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US shutdown could cause cancellation of some domestic flights

The United States Government shutdown has lasted a record-breaking 35 days. Among the many consequences of the budget still not being passed is that some Air traffic controllers are calling out of work, buckling under forced overtime. If it continues, fl

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World leaders gather in Brazil ahead of global climate summit

World leaders are gathering in Brazil for the COP30 climate conference. Meetings will take place on November 6 and 7, while the official program starts on November 10. Around 50 heads of state expected to attend, with one notable absence: US President Do

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Mexico reacts to man groping President as complaint filed against him

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has filed a complaint against a man who groped and tried to kiss her as she greeted members of the public, a day after a video of the incident went viral. It happened in the capital's historic centre as Latin America'

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Real concern over US tariffs is "whether Trump is overstepping his authority"

The US Supreme Court is examining the legality of US President Donald Trump's worldwide import taxes, which he justified by declaring the US's longstanding trade deficits a national emergency thanks to a 1977 trade act. But the real concern over this pol

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Radical change? Mamdani wins New York as voters turn on Trump across US

One year after a presidential election where Donald Trump swept swing states and secured majorities in both houses of the US Congress, a first test has produced a radically different result. 34-year-old Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani has blown past

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Groping of President Claudia Sheinbaum spotlights violence against women in Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday she had filed a complaint against a man who groped her and tried to kiss her. Video of the incident went viral before being taken down by some accounts, underscoring for many in Mexico the insecurity

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FAA cancels thousands of flights amid US government shutdown strain

The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 major markets from Friday to maintain safety, as unpaid air traffic controllers face growing fatigue and staff shortages during the longest government shutdown on record.

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Supreme Court signals doubts over Trump’s sweeping tariff powers

Several Supreme Court justices from both ideological wings voiced scepticism Wednesday over President Donald Trump’s claim that emergency powers allow him to impose vast global tariffs, raising the prospect of limits on one of his most aggressive uses of

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The heavy toll of the US shutdown on low-income families in California

The US government shutdown is set to become the longest in history and its effects are starting to hit home for millions of Americans. One of the hardest-hit groups are low-income families who rely on food stamps. With funding frozen, many are left witho

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NYC mayoral race: Musk blasts 'scam' ballots promoting Mamdani

Billionaire Trump ally Elon Musk has questioned the legitimacy of Zohran Mamdani's momentous win in the New York City mayoral race. He called the ballots a "scam" for putting rival candidate Andrew Cuomo's name lower down the list, with the names of Mamd

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Replay: Zohran Mamdani announces his co-chairs in first press conference since election

Rewatch as New York City's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani gives his first press conference since his victory in the election on November 4, where he announced his all-female team of co-chairs.

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Solar-powered cooking gains popularity in Mexico

In Mexico, a grassroots environmental initiative to use solar power to cook is increasing in popularity. Environmental activist Lorena Harp set up "Cocineras Solares", or Solar Cooks, in the state of Oaxaca. It promotes clean energy, health, and environm

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Mamdani's historic election win: NYC's mayor-elect won't be 'face of Democratic Party' in 2026, 2028

Zohran Mamdani wasted little time as mayor-elect of New York City before making clear that he sees part of his new role as standing up to the president of the United States, who had threatened not only to defund the city if he won but also to arrest and

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Two new governors bring hope for US moderate left ahead of midterms

Zohran Mamdani's win in New York City wasn't the only victory for Democrats this early November. Left-wing women candidates also won in key governor races in Virginia and New Jersey, giving cause for optimism for the Democrats ahead of next year's midter

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"Trump will point fingers at the Democrats" without questioning his policies

Donald Trump delivered remarks amidst a historic shutdown and key wins for the Democrats in elections on November 4, whom he blames entirely for the economic deadlock. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle and Ian Reifowitz, SUNY Distinguished Professor of History at

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Claudia Sheinbaum: Mexican president sexually assaulted in public

It happened on November 4, during a visit by the President in the streets of the capital, Mexico City.

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Mamdani win is a "major setback for Donald Trump"

Mamdani's success in New York City's mayoral election marks a rebuff for US President Donald Trump, despite the city's historic Democratic leaning. One of the reasons for his quick success can be explained by the ongoing US shutdown, which the US populat

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Replay: US President Donald Trump delivers remarks after Democrats win key US elections

Rewatch US President Donald Trump delivering remarks after Democrats win key US elections in New York city, Virginia and New Jersey amidst the country's longest shutdown.

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Mamdani win a good night for the Democrats, "but still a lot to play for in the future"

There has been a tremendous wave of support for Zohran Mamdani as the democratic socialist was elected mayor of New York City. It's a win for the Democrats, but what lies ahead is unclear. Mamdani will have to find the funding to carry out on his promise

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Kentucky: UPS cargo plane crashes, bursting into flames

The cargo aircraft was carrying around 38,000 gallons of fuel when it exploded, as fires are still burning in the area.

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Virginia and New Jersey elect Democratic governors in rebuff for Trump

Voters in races across the United States backed Democrats in key elections, including in New York’s mayoral race and contests for governor in New Jersey and Virginia, rejecting President Donald Trump’s late and lightweight push for his preferred candidat

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Zohran Mamdani supporters celebrate win in key mayoral race

Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York city in a key mayoral race for US politics on November 3. After the announcement, many New Yorkers gathered in front of his HQ to celebrate his victory. Mamdani's main campaign message was that question of aff

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UPS plane crashes at Kentucky airport in the United States

A UPS Cargo plane crashed during take off in the evening of November 3, at the international airport in Louisville, Kentucky. At least seven people died in the crash, including all three aboard the aircraft, while around 11 others on the ground were inju

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'The Mamdani era begins': Papers react to election of next New York mayor

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, November 5, 2025: First, Zohran Mamdani's election as the next mayor of New York is widely covered around the world. Next, Shein continues to make headlines in France as the online platform opens a physical store in the heart of

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California voters take up Prop 50 in a push to boost Democrats in the midterms

Californian voters opted by 2 to 1 on November 4 to approve measures to redraw the electoral map. The move, called Proposition 50, will facilitate Democrats in picking up five more Congressional seats in next year's midterm elections. It's a form of gerr

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Mamdani is "something to celebrate for the Democrats" despite underlying party division

Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York on November 4, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old, far-left state lawmaker, who promised to transform city government to restore power to the working class and fight back against a hostile Trump adm

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Zohran Mamdani: Mayor-elect of New York City

Zoharan Mamdani’s triumph secures his place in history as New York’s first Muslim mayor, the first of South Asian descent and the first born in Africa. He will also become the city’s youngest leader in more than a century when he takes office on January

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Dick Cheney, former US vice president, dies aged 84

Dick #Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarising vice presidents in U.S. history, has died at 84. He was the architect of the post-#911 "war on terror" and a leading advocate for the invasion of #Iraq.

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California votes to redraw electoral districts to counter Trump's influence

California voters overwhelmingly supported Proposition 50 on Tuesday, allowing the state to redraw its electoral districts in response to Republican gerrymandering. The decision, backed by Governor Gavin Newsom, could tilt the balance of power in the upc

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US Government shutdown hits record 36th day as talks remain frozen

The United States government shutdown reached its 36th day on Wednesday, marking the longest in history and leaving millions of Americans without vital services or pay, as President Donald Trump and congressional leaders remained deadlocked over health c

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Democrats sweep key races in early test of Trump-era politics

Democrats scored sweeping victories on Tuesday in the first major elections since Donald Trump’s return to the presidency, winning high-profile contests in New York, Virginia, and New Jersey. The results provided a much-needed morale boost for the party

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Progressive Democrat Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state lawmaker and democratic socialist, was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, becoming the city’s first Muslim and first South Asian mayor – and its youngest in more than a century. His victory marks a landmark tri

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Trump renominates Musk ally and billionaire Jared Isaacman as NASA chief

US President Donald Trump has renominated billionaire entrepreneur and astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, reversing his earlier decision to withdraw Isaacman’s nomination amid concerns about his political affiliations.Trump renominates billionaire an

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UPS cargo jet crashes and explodes at Louisville airport, killing 9 people

A UPS cargo plane bound for Honolulu crashed and exploded shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday, killing at least nine people and sending thick black smoke billowing across the city.

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Mamdani takes on Trump as voters hope for political alternative

Mamdani's election is historic. The mayor-elect made his name in less than a year and was faced a Democratic party reluctant to endorse him. Now, he vows to make his win a sign that an alternative exists to Trump politics, and took on the US president du

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Tuesday, november 4, 2025

NYC mayoral race: Fact-checking false Republican claims about Zohran Mamdani

New Yorkers are choosing their new mayor, and 34-year-old Democratic Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani has built a momentous campaign that could see him become the first Muslim – and first millenial – mayor. But Mamdani's rise has come with consistent u

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The legacy of Dick Cheney, polarizing US VP dead at 84

FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Ian Reifowitz, Distinguished Professor of History, SUNY-Empire State University, about the legacy of Dick Cheney on the international stage and in the Republican party. The hard-charging conservative who became one of th

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Will the USA overthrow the president of Venezuela?

On 2 September 2025, the United States bombed a Venezuelan vessel, killing 11 people. Since then, nine other attacks on boats in the Caribbean have occurred. While Washington frames this as part of the fight against “narcoterrorism,” some experts see a m

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Food banks struggle as government shutdown enters 35th day

As the US government shutdown enters its 35th day, food banks across the country are facing growing strain. With federal support delayed, many organizations are struggling to meet the rising demand from families relying on emergency food assistance. Volu

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The political legacy of Dick Cheney, former US vice president

Dick Cheney, the 46th vice president of the United States under President George W. Bush, died at 84. He was a central figure behind the 'war on terror' and the US invasion of Iraq. With a political career spanning five decades, he reshaped the role of t

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Dick Cheney, former US VP dies, aged 84

Dick #Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarising vice presidents in U.S. history has died at 84. He was the architect of the post-#911 "war on terror" and a leading advocate for the invasion of #Iraq.

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'Attention-grabbing charisma & magnetism': Is Mamdani setting stage for future of American politics?

New York City's voters are deciding the outcome of a generational and ideological divide that will resonate across the country as they choose the next mayor to run the nation's largest city. A victory for Zohran Mamdani would give the city its first Musl

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'Big tent: Democrats must embrace NYC Muslim Democratic Socialist, farmer in midwest, techpreneurs'

New York City's voters are deciding the outcome of a generational and ideological divide that will resonate across the country as they choose the next mayor to run the nation's largest city. A victory for Zohran Mamdani would give the city its first Musl

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Peru cuts ties with Mexico over asylum for ex-prime minister

Peru has severed diplomatic relations with Mexico after learning that former prime minister Betssy Chávez, accused of helping ex-president Pedro Castillo attempt a coup in 2022, has taken refuge in the Mexican embassy in Lima. Peru’s foreign minister con

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NY candidate Zohran Mamdani addresses the press on mayor election day

Rewatch Zohran Mamdani’s address in New York on election day as he addresses journalist on Novembre 4, 2025. Zohran Mamdani is a 34-year-old progressive politician aiming to become New York City’s first Muslim mayor.

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Dick Cheney, key figure in US war on terror, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, George W. Bush’s powerful vice president and architect of US war policies in Iraq, has died at 84 from pneumonia and heart complications. Long a key Bush ally and former Secretary of Defense, he was both criticized as a Machiavellian figure

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Zohran Mamdani: NYC's first Muslim mayor?

In this edition of Entre Nous, we focus on what has shaped Zohran Mamdani, the frontrunner in the race to become the next mayor of New York. The 34-year-old Democratic Socialist's campaign has resonated with voters in the Big Apple, but what exactly abou

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US: Zohran Mamdani set to become New York’s first Muslim mayor

It’s the day New Yorkers cast their ballots. Zohran Mamdani, only 34, is emerging as a charismatic figure in the city’s mayoral race. Representing the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, he’s campaigning on bold promises to tackle the high cost of

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Former US vice president Dick Cheney, architect of 2003 Iraq invasion, dies at 84

Former US vice president Dick Cheney has died at age 84, his family announced on Tuesday. Cheney served as defence chief during the Persian Gulf War under president George H.W. Bush before returning to public life under president George W. Bush and becom

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3 reasons why Zohran Mamdani could win New York’s mayoral race

As New Yorkers cast their ballots, Zohran Mamdani stands out as the young, dynamic, and unapologetically progressive candidate energising voters with his bold agenda; tackling the cost of living, making childcare free, and raising taxes on the rich. His

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Is New York candidate Zohran Mamdani too far left?

In New York’s mayoral race, Zohran Mamdani leads among young voters with bold plans to cut living costs and make public transport free. Backed by AOC and Bernie Sanders, the Democratic Socialist faces fierce attacks from President Trump, who calls him a

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Trump threatens to cut federal funds for New York City if Mamdani wins mayoral race

US President Donald Trump on Monday said he would hold back federal funds for New York City if Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani wins Tuesday's mayoral election. Trump urged New Yorkers to vote for former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, who is running

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New York set to elect socialist Mamdani as mayor, setting up clash with Trump

New Yorkers are projected to elect leftist Zohran Mamdani as mayor on Tuesday, a move seen as opening a new front in opposition to President Donald Trump and risking retaliation against his hometown. Off-year gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jerse

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Tension rises between Trump and NYC over potential Mamdani win

#NewYork city is electing its new mayor on November 4. But as Zohran #Mamdani is expected to win, US President Donald #Trump threatened to withhold federal funding from the city. A self-proclaimed democratic socialist, Mamdani won the primary earlier thi

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Jamaica rallies to aid survivors after Hurricane Melissa’s devastation

Nearly a week after Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica as one of the island’s strongest storms on record, authorities are rushing aid to devastated communities. The storm has killed at least 32 people in Jamaica and more than 60 across the Caribbean, Infor

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Ex-US Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84

Former US vice president Dick Cheney has died aged 84, US media reported on Tuesday, citing a statement from his family. Cheney was the 46th vice president, serving under Republican president George W. Bush for two terms between 2001 and 2009. His politi

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California voters decide on new congressional map

California voters decide on November  4 whether to approve a new congressional map, a mid‑decade redrawing aimed at giving Democrats up to five extra US House seats. The move is a direct response to Republican gerrymandering efforts in Texas and part of

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Monday, november 3, 2025

How the fight for affordable housing shaped the New York mayoral race

Faced with a historic housing crisis fuelled by decades of under-investment in new homes, New Yorkers cast their ballots Tuesday in a mayoral race that has seen democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani surge ahead to seize the lead on a platform of rent freez

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Trump 'allocating himself a power that he does not have' on tariffs, expert says

The U.S. Supreme Court holds oral arguments on Wednesday over the legality of President Donald Trump's tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Frederick T. Davis, Former Federal Prosecutor and Lecture

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White House to offer reduced food aid during shutdown after court order

The government will offer partial food assistance to 42 million low-income Americans after federal courts last week ordered the Trump administration to use emergency funds for the payments during the shutdown, the White House said Monday. The emergency f

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