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Hondurans to elect new president in tight race overshadowed by Trump

Hondurans will elect a new president Sunday while still grappling with U.S. Donald Trump’s sudden intervention in what was expected to be a close contest, the latest signal of the United States’ renewed interest in Latin America. Among the five president

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Too many cooks? Trump’s growing army of Ukraine negotiators

With the quartet of Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and Daniel Driscoll, US President Donald Trump’s team of negotiators pushing for peace in Ukraine seems to be growing by the minute. And they are all throwing their own ideas and strategies in

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Hondurans to elect new president amid unexpected Trump intervention

Hondurans head to the polls Sunday to choose a new president in a tight, unpredictable race shaken by US President Donald Trump’s sudden intervention which underscored Washington’s renewed assertiveness in Latin America.

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At least four dead and 10 wounded in California shooting

At least four people were killed and 10 others wounded when gunfire erupted during a family gathering at a Stockton banquet hall Saturday evening, in what local authorities say may have been a "targeted attack".

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Yesterday

Trump says Venezuela airspace should be considered closed, Caracas slams 'colonialist threat'

President Donald Trump on Saturday warned that the airspace above and around Venezuela should be considered closed, escalating tensions with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as Washington steps up a major military deployment in the Caribbean and strik

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Trump casts long shadow over Honduran politics ahead of vote

US President Donald Trump on Friday made a major intervention into Honduran politics days before the Central American nation votes, pardoning a convicted ex-leader and threatening to cut US support if his preferred candidate loses. Trump said he will par

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US Defense Secretary Hegseth issued kill order after strike on Caribbean boat, reports say

The US military conducted a follow-up strike on a boat in the Caribbean that it believed to be ferrying drugs, killing survivors of an initial missile attack, US media reported Friday. Prior to the operation, the troops had been given a directive from US

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Trump vows to pardon ex-Honduran president, ruling party blasts election interference

President Donald Trump said Friday he will pardon former Honduran leader Juan Orlando Hernández, who was extradited to the US and is serving a drug-trafficking sentence. Trump also proclaimed support for the candidate of Hernandez's right-wing party in S

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Friday, november 28, 2025

Airbus warns of travel disruption as thousands of planes require urgent software fix

Airbus urged airlines on Friday to take "immediate precautionary action" after identifying a software flaw affecting thousands of A320-family aircraft and warning of travel disruption as carriers roll out the fix. The alert follows an incident on a JetBl

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‘Empty building sites’: North Carolina immigration crackdown sparks fear among workers

As a major federal immigration enforcement operation began targeting Charlotte, North Carolina, in mid-November, numerous construction sites and local businesses temporarily shut down. The president of a worker union speaks out against agents targeting w

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Mamdani and the media: From slugfest to lovefest

In this episode of FRANCE 24's media show Scoop we focus on coverage of Zohran Mamdani. Before they won election (and since, too), US President Donald Trump was attacked by the left, while Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar was bashed by the right. Can

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One of two 2 National Guard members wounded in 'targeted shooting' has died

US President Donald Trump said his administration will "permanently pause" migration from all "third world countries", following the death on Thursday of a National Guard member in an attack near the White House. Investigators say the shooting was carrie

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US to stop Venezuelan drug traffickers by land 'very soon', says Trump

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that efforts to halt Venezuelan drug trafficking “by land” would begin “very soon”, escalating tensions with Caracas, which says the campaign is aimed at regime change. Trump made the comments during a video call w

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Thursday, november 27, 2025

National Guard's Sarah Beckstrom dies following shooting near White House

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that National Guard soldier Sarah Beckstrom, one of two troops shot near the White House a day earlier, had died, while the other remained “fighting for his life”. Trump called Beckstrom a “highly respected, you

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Trump suspends migration from ‘third world countries’ after National Guard shooting

US President Donald Trump said his administration will "permanently pause" migration from all "third world countries", following the death on Thursday of a National Guard member in an attack near the White House. Investigators say the shooting was carrie

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Yes, ICE arrested the mother of Karoline Leavitt's nephew

33-year-old Brazil-born Bruna Ferreira was detained this week by ICE officials whilst on the school run to pick up her child, the son she shares with the brother of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Whilst the Department of Homeland Security

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Washington: What we know about the suspect in the National Guard shooting

Officials have identified the suspect as an Afghan national who entered the United States in September 2021, following the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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US halts Afghan immigration requests after National Guard attack

Two National Guard soldiers were critically wounded near the White House by Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national and US asylum recipient. The suspect is in custody, and investigators are probing a motive. President Trump responded by halting Afghan i

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Food costs remain a worry for Americans this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving highlights the cost of groceries in the US, with turkeys cheaper but overall food prices up 2.7% from last year. Many families still struggle, relying on food banks, while promotions and sales may ease some of the burden.

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Dominican Republic allows US access in anti-drug fight

The president of the Dominican Republic says he has authorized the US government to operate inside restricted areas in the Caribbean country to help in its fight against drug trafficking.

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US: Two national guard members shot near the White House

Two National Guard soldiers were critically wounded in a targeted ambush near the White House. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal — an Afghan national who arrived in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome and was granted asylum in April 2025 — was shot and t

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What we know about the shooting of National Guard members in Washington, DC

Investigators were looking for clues Thursday to what drove a gunman to open fire on two National Guard soldiers mere blocks from the White House, leaving both critically injured. Officials have identified the suspect as an Afghan national who entered th

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Wednesday, november 26, 2025

Candace Owens falsely accuses Macrons of assassination plot in bizarre conspiracy theory

In a post viewed over 43 million times, US conservative influencer Candace Owens has accused the French presidential couple of paying for her assassination. She also accused France of being complicit in Charlie Kirk's murder, amongst a slew of other cons

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Georgia judge dismisses last criminal election interference case against Trump

A US judge on Wednesday dismissed the last remaining criminal case accusing Donald Trump of trying to overturn the 2020 election, closing the final legal front shadowing his return to power. The decision comes after prosecutors argued the Georgia probe b

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Two US National Guard members shot near White House, suspect in custody

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that an Afghan man who fled the Taliban was the suspect in the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House. Trump called it an “act of terror” and linked the incident to immigration, his domest

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Stranger Things finale launches with massive merch push

Netflix has started releasing the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, accompanied by major fan events and extensive merchandising. The series has brought Netflix two million subscribers and over a billion dollars in revenue since 2020. Despite the

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US National Parks to hike fees for millions of international visitors

The National Park Service said Tuesday it is going to start charging the millions of international tourists who visit US parks each year an extra $100 to enter some of the most popular sites, while leaving them out of fee-free days that will be reserved

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Airlines prepare for heavy US Thanksgiving holiday traffic after shutdown

Over 80 million people are expected to travel in the US this Thanksgiving. Despite a recent 43-day government shutdown that disrupted airports, authorities and airlines say they are ready for heavy holiday traffic. Flight bookings are slightly down, but

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Brazil's Bolsonaro begins 27-year jail term for coup bid

Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro to begin serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a failed coup, after he exhausted all appeals. The brash former army captain who fired up Brazil's right and reshaped the

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US envoy Witkoff advised Russia on getting Trump to Ukraine deal, Bloomberg reports

US envoy Steve Witkoff advised the Kremlin on how Russian President Vladimir Putin should negotiate a deal on Ukraine with President Donald Trump in mid-October, Bloomberg reported Tuesday. A 28-point US peace proposal was widely seen as favouring Russia

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Tuesday, november 25, 2025

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence for coup attempt

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday started his 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt, to the surprise of many in the South American nation who doubted he would ever end up behind bars. Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Mor

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Trump turns turkey pardon into political attack on Democrats and Biden

A light-hearted White House tradition turned sharply partisan on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump used the annual turkey-pardoning ceremony to attack Democrats, revive conspiracy claims about former president Joe Biden and deliver a string of questiona

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Brazil's Bolsonaro ordered to start serving 27-year prison sentence for coup plot

Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro to begin serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a failed coup, after he exhausted all appeals. The former president and several of his allies were convicted in September

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Brazil launches operation 'Barricada Zero': Police crackdown on drug gangs

Jan Onoszko, our correspondant in Rio de Janeiro, has more.

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US Federal Judge dismisses casses against J. Cormey and L. James

Douglas Herbert, our international affairs commentator, has more.

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US: Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James

A federal judge on Monday dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump ’s urging was illegally appointed

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US labels Maduro-tied Cartel de los Soles as a terror organization

President Donald Trump's administration has ramped up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by designating the Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization. But the entity that the U.S. government alleges is led by Maduro is not a ca

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The rise of masculinism: From obscure online forums to ballot boxes (2/3)

For the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, FRANCE 24 examines a sharp rise in masculinist discourse that seeks to normalise and legitimise misogyny. This second article in a three-part series explores how masculinism has mov

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Monday, november 24, 2025

Pentagon investigates senator who called on military to disobey 'illegal orders'

The Pentagon on Monday signalled it may take the extraordinary step of recalling Democratic Senator Mark Kelly to active Navy duty over his appearance in a video urging troops to reject “illegal orders”. Kelly, a former combat pilot and NASA astronaut, f

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India, Nigeria, Sri Lanka: X reveals where viral MAGA accounts are based

Elon Musk's X has rolled out a new location feature: the app now shows the country or region that the account is based in. This has triggered outrage, confusion and ridicule on the platform, particularly as many political accounts – namely prominent MAGA

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US judge dismisses case against former FBI director James Comey

A US judge on Monday dismissed criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James on the grounds that the attorney bringing the cases, who was selected by US President Donald Trump, was unlawfully appoint

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Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dead at 81

Jamaica's Jimmy Cliff, the iconic reggae star who helped transform the island's music into a global cultural phenomenon, has died, his wife said Monday in a social media post. He was 81. FRANCE 24's Marjorie Hache has more on his life and carrier.

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Gay sheep's wool used by fashion designer to make a statement

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, November 24: First, Ukrainian papers react to the latest peace talks in Geneva. Next, a year-long investigation links a "freebirth" society to dozens of neonatal deaths and stillbirths. Also: the granddaughter of John F. Kennedy re

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Hawaiian volcano Kilaurea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, erupts

Cameras from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) on November 22 captured Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spewing flowing lava from its crater in its latest eruption.

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US, Ukraine vow to work on peace plan in Geneva

Washington and Kyiv said any deal to end the war must fully protect Ukraine’s sovereignty after what they called “constructive” talks with US, Ukrainian and European officials in Geneva. Following criticism of an initial US proposal seen as favouring Rus

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Sunday, november 23, 2025

Zelensky thanks Trump as US leader accuses Ukraine of showing 'zero gratitude'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought to win back US President Donald Trump's favour on Sunday, after the US leader slammed Kyiv amid crucial talks in Geneva to end the war with Russia.

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Allies meet in Geneva to rework US plan on Ukraine-Russia war

Senior officials from the United States, Ukraine, and national security advisers from France, the UK and Germany are meeting in Geneva on Sunday to discuss Washington’s draft proposal to end the war in Ukraine. As Russia’s invasion enters its fourth year

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Europeans push for stronger deal for Ukraine as Geneva talks continue

Washington signalled room for negotiation on a 28-point plan to end the Ukraine war, denying claims by some US senators that it is a Russian "wish list", as Kyiv and European allies criticised the proposal ahead of Sunday talks in Geneva. Caroline Baum r

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro arrested over flight risk after tampering with his ankle monitor

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro was taken into federal custody on Saturday over suspicion he would try to evade his 27-year prison sentence. The arrest, ordered by the Supreme Court, came after Bolsonaro allegedly tampered with his ankle monitor

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COP30 climate deal falls short sidestepping fossil fuels

After running a day overtime, delegates at COP30, the United Nations climate summit in Belém, Brazil, finally reached a deal on a final agreement, but one that falls well short of the high expectations held by many delegates, environmental groups and NGO

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Brazil's Bolsonaro detained over flight risk, damaged ankle monitor

Brazil’s federal police on Saturday took former President Jair Bolsonaro into custody after he was deemed a flight risk for tampering with his ankle monitor using a soldering iron, bringing an end to months of house arrest while he appeals his conviction

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Six airlines halt flights to Venezuela after US warns of 'heightened military activity'

Six major carriers suspended flights to Venezuela after the US aviation regulator warned of “heightened military activity” amid a growing American buildup in the region, deepening tensions with President Nicolas Maduro’s government.

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Ukraine-Russia peace talks under way as US insists it authored peace plan

Fresh talks on the future of the war in Ukraine are underway in Geneva, with delegations from the US, Ukraine, and European allies participating. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that “diplomacy has been activated” and expressed hope that the

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COP30 seals uneasy climate deal that sidesteps fossil fuels

After intense disputes, the UN climate summit COP30 in Belém, Brazil concluded with a deal that makes no direct mention of fossil fuels, frustrating over 80 countries, including the UK and EU, which had pushed for commitments to phase out oil, coal, and

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Saturday, november 22, 2025

Brazilian court orders preemptive arrest of former president Jair Bolsonaro

Jair Bolsonaro has been taken into custody after being deemed a “concrete flight risk” while under house arrest. The former Brazilian president was convicted in September of plotting a military coup and sentenced to more than 27 years in prison, though h

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Former president Jair Bolsonaro arrested due to "flight risk"

Federal police detained Brazil’s ex-president Jair Bolsonaro on Saturday after a Supreme Court judge deemed the far-right firebrand a "high flight risk". The arrest comes just days before Bolsonaro is due to begin a 27-year prison term for leading a botc

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Europe agrees to a COP30 outcome deal

The COP30 climate talks in Brazil are moving toward a deal as the two-week conference enters its final phase, although the latest draft does not include any reference to fossil fuels, a key demand of the EU and several other nations. Originally set to co

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MAGA figure Marjorie Taylor Greene to quit US Congress after split with Trump

US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, citing her refusal to be a “battered wife”, announced Friday that she is resigning from the House of Representatives following a dramatic fallout with President Donald Trump. The move marks a surprising reversal

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Trump praises New York mayor-elect Mamdani at warm White House meeting

US President Donald Trump and New York's incoming progressive mayor Zohran Mamdani were all smiles at a White House meeting on Friday, promising to set aside months of bitter feuding and cooperate on the city's future. Trump, who had previously labelled

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Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro arrested, lawyer says

Federal police on Saturday arrested Brazil’s ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, who was sentenced to jail earlier this year over a botched coup attempt, his lawyer confirmed. The arrest comes a week after a court rejected Bolsonaro's appeal of his 27-year pris

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