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French farmers step up protests against EU-Mercosur deal

French farmers planned on Tuesday to step up their protests against a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, saying it threatens their livelihoods. More information on the deal with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Br

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Negotiators seek to break COP29 impasse after G20 'marching orders'

Negotiators sought Tuesday to break a deadlock at UN climate talks after G20 leaders backed the need for "trillions" of dollars for poorer countries but left key sticking points unresolved. Details by Liza Kaminov.

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In the Netherlands, asylum seekers are no longer welcome

Europe • 10:16 AM

A year after far-right leader Geert Wilders’ victory in the Dutch general elections, the Dutch government is set to introduce its strictest asylum policy ever. The new measures will limit family reunification and make it more difficult to submit new asyl

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Tens of thousands march in New Zealand Maori rights protest

Booming Indigenous Maori "haka" chants rang out across New Zealand's capital on Tuesday, as tens of thousands rallied against a conservative push to redefine the nation's founding treaty. Story by Morgan Ayre.

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Hong Kong court jails 45 democracy campaigners on subversion charges

Pacific Asia • 10:05 AM

A Hong Kong court on Tuesday jailed all 45 defendants convicted of subversion in the city's largest national security trial, with "mastermind" Benny Tai receiving the longest term of 10 years. Story by Liza Kaminov and Bilal Tarabey.

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France mass rape trial: children tell of 'devastation' caused by their father

The children of a French man who for a decade drugged their mother to have her raped by dozens of strangers spoke Monday of their heartbreak and grief, with the daughter insisting she has been "forgotten" despite being also abused. More information with

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France continues to fiercely oppose an EU-Mercosur trade deal

After years of being on standby, a free-trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur could finally be ratified in the coming weeks. The only condition is that at least 15 member states representing 65% of the European population vote in its favour. France

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G20 leaders turn focus to climate change on Rio summit's last day

Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies meet on Tuesday to discuss sustainable development and the transition to cleaner energy, as they aim to increase the odds of a successful deal to address global warming at U.N. climate talks in Azerbaijan. Analy

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1000 days of war: Moscow now controls nearly one-fifth of Ukraine's territory

War in Ukraine and Donald Trump's return to power dominated debate as foreign ministers from six major European countries began talks in Warsaw on Tuesday on the 1,000th day of the Russian invasion. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kyiv, Gulliver

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French farmers escalate protests against EU trade deal with South America's Mercosur

French farmers launched new protests Tuesday against a proposed deal between the EU and the four South American countries of the Mercosur trade bloc. The French government is strongly opposed to the deal but protesters want French President Emmanuel Macr

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Germany believes telecom cables cut in Baltic Sea was act of 'sabotage'

Europe • 9:40 AM

The severing of two undersea fibre-optic communications cables in the Baltic Sea must be seen as an act of sabotage, although it is still unclear who is responsible, German Defence minister Boris Pistorius said on Tuesday. Two undersea fibre-optic commun

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Children of Gisèle Pelicot decry 'house of horror' as French mass rape trial nears end

David Pelicot, the son of Gisèle Pelicot described the “house of horror” the family lived in during his testimonial at an Avignon court in southern France on Monday. For a decade, his father drugged his mother to have her raped by dozens of strangers. Ca

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Hong Kong court jails 45 democracy campaigners in landmark trial

Pacific Asia • 7:39 AM

45 ex-lawmakers and activists were sentenced to four to 10 years in prison Tuesday in Hong Kong’s biggest national security case under a Beijing-imposed law that crushed a once-thriving pro-democracy movement. Legal scholar Benny Tai, whom the judges cal

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'Bigger picture': EU-Mercosur trade deal would 'open door for a lot of French agricultural exports'

French farmers are mobilizing for widespread protests targeting the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Backed by their government, they argue the deal threatens their livelihoods by allowing a surge of South American agricultural imports produced under less st

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Live: Ukraine marks 1,000 days of war as Putin broadens doctrine for use of nuclear arms

Europe • 6:28 AM

Ukraine marked 1,000 days of war on Tuesday as Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree broadening the scope of when Moscow can use nuclear weapons. The new doctrine specifies that Russia can use the weapons against a non-nuclear state if that na

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Leader of Georgia's breakaway region of Abkhazia resigns after protest deal

Abkhazia's president resigned on Tuesday after reaching an agreement with demonstrators who stormed parliament last week over a proposed investment deal with Russia. The breakaway Georgian republic, recognised by most of the world as Georgian territory,

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Hong Kong sentences 45 pro-democracy campaigners to prison terms

Pacific Asia • 3:11 AM

Hong Kong sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists under its national security laws on Tuesday, with former law professor Benny Tai receiving 10 years, the longest term yet. The defendants were charged with subversion for holding an unauthorised primary elec

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G20 leaders wrestle with wars, climate and poverty as Trump's return looms

G20 leaders meeting in Rio on Monday urged cooperation on climate change, poverty reduction and tax reform, while issuing a joint statement on the suffering caused by the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. Leaders at the summit called for more aid and compre

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Yesterday

EU foreign ministers debate Ukraine, Trump and security in Warsaw talks

European foreign ministers from six major countries began talks in Warsaw on Tuesday to discuss Russia's war in Ukraine, European security and how Donald Trump's return to power threatens a drastic change in US policy. Germany, France, Italy, and Poland

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President Faye wins mandate for reform in Senegal

The governing Pastef party is projected to secure a landslide victory in Senegal’s legislative elections. A win for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko would bolster their mandate to implement ambitious reforms and tackle the

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Live: Hezbollah launches attack drones at Tel Aviv military targets

Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group said Monday it had launched explosive-laden drones at military targets in Tel Aviv, as Israeli rescuers said five people were injured by rocket fire in the city suburbs. Follow our liveblog for the latest development

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No, these images don’t show North Korean troops in Russia

The US, NATO and South Korean spy agencies have all confirmed that Russia has brought in North Korean soldiers to the fight against Ukraine. Many on social media affirm to show proof of the presence of these North Korean soldiers in the Russian-Ukraine f

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Biden's parting shot: US approves long-range missiles for Ukraine

Major escalation or final gesture? Nine weeks before handing over power to Donald Trump, US President Joe Biden has approved the use of American-made long-range missiles by Ukraine inside Russian territory. The decision comes in response to Russia's depl

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Long-range missiles against Russia: too late to save Ukraine?

Europe • 5:21 PM

The U.S. decision to authorise long-range Ukrainian strikes could help Kyiv defend the foothold in Russia's Kursk region that it seized as leverage in any war talks, but may come too late to change the course of the war, analysts said. Details by FRANCE

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Germany still opposed to Ukraine's use of long-range missiles inside Russia

Europe • 4:14 PM

Germany is sticking with its decision not to provide long-range missiles to Ukraine, a German government spokesperson said on Monday, after Washington shifted course to allow U.S.-made weapons to be used to strike deep within Russia. analysis by FRANCE 2

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A WEEK IN FRANCE: Le Pen's fake jobs trial, Major shifts in sexuality over the last decade, and Notre-Dame

In this week's episode, Jennie Shin speaks with Paul Smith, Associate Professor of French Studies at the University of Nottingham. We start with Marine Le Pen’s trial over alleged misuse of European Parliament funds for fake jobs, with prosecutors seeki

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What are the long-range weapons that the US has allowed Ukraine to hit Russian soil with?

Europe • 4:09 PM

The Kremlin warned Monday that President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied longer-range missiles adds “fuel to the fire” of the war and would escalate international tensions even higher. But what are thes

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Russia vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Sudan ceasefire

Russia on Monday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, where General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s regular army has been fighting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces led by his one-time deputy. An unnamed diplo

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UNESCO discusses conservation of Lebanon's architectural heritage

UNESCO and its Cultural Protection Committee are meeting today to discuss ways to better protect archaeological sites following armed conflicts and Israeli strikes in the region. Special attention is focused on the city of Baalbeck, though Tyre and Byblo

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France mass rape trial enters final stage as last defendants testify

The trial of a French man who for a decade drugged his wife to have her raped by dozens of strangers entered its final stages on Monday, with the final set of accused testifying ahead of sentencing requests later in the week and a verdict next month. Det

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What exactly is the EU-Mercosur trade deal that French farmers are so strongly opposed to?

French farmers launched Monday a new wave of action to protest the adoption of a trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries they fear would threaten their livelihoods. What exactly contains the deal? Answer by Andrew Hilliar.

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What does Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use longer-range US weapons mean?

Europe • 3:17 PM

The U.S. will allow Ukraine to use American-supplied longer-range weapons to conduct strikes inside Russian territory, a long-sought request by Kyiv. What will this change? Answer by FRANCE 24 journalist and former Moscow correspondent, Elena Volochine.

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Hitting the keys with pianist Alexandra Stréliski and organist Hampus Lindwall

This week, Marjorie Hache speaks with award-winning French-Canadian pianist Alexandra Stréliski about her new album "Neo-Romance", which she is currently touring in France. Meanwhile, Sweden’s Hampus Lindwall tells us about American avant-garde composer

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Trump confirms plan to deploy military for mass deportation of undocumented migrants

President-elect Donald Trump confirmed Monday that he plans to declare a national emergency on border security and use the US military to carry out the mass deportation of undocumented migrants.

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'Conflicts not always won by tactical battles': Putin doesn't know how to respond to US policy shift

The US decision to authorise long-range Ukrainian strikes could help Kyiv defend the foothold in Russia's Kursk region that it seized as leverage in any war talks, but may come too late to change the course of the war. As military analysts warn the shift

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Advent Calendars: Holiday cheer one day at a time

Do you buy an Advent calendar every year? On Entre Nous, we explore the history of this tradition, what to look for when purchasing one, and why chocolate—and other guilty pleasures—remain favorites among both children and adults.

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Has US authorisation for Ukraine to fire long-range missiles into Russia come too late?

Europe • 2:31 PM

The Biden administration's decision on Sunday to allow Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles to strike Russian territory could help it defend its foothold in Russia's Kursk region, but may have come too late to be a gamechanger overall in the wa

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Large Gaza food convoy violently looted, UNRWA says

A convoy of 109 trucks was violently looted on Nov. 16 after entering Gaza, resulting in the loss of 98 trucks in what aid workers say is one of the worst such incidents in the more than 13-month-old war, said an UNRWA aid official.

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Senegal ruling party on track to win majority in legislative elections

Senegal's ruling party is heading for an overwhelming victory in weekend legislative polls, according to media projections Monday, paving the way for it to deliver the promise of ambitious reform that swept it to power eight months ago. Story by Camille

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Lebanon formally requesting from UNESCO 'enhanced protection' for 34 archeological sites

Several Israeli strikes in recent weeks on Baalbek in Lebanon's east and Tyre in the south -- both Hezbollah strongholds -- hit close to ancient Roman ruins designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites. As 300 prominent cultural figures, including archaeolo

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Why French farmers oppose the EU-Mercosur free trade deal

As French farmers take to the streets to oppose a potential free trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur trade bloc in South America, we take a closer look at what the agreement entails and why the French agricultural sector and government

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Musk responds to Zelensky interview, weighs in on US foreign policy

Europe • 1:15 PM

Joe Biden has given Ukraine the go-ahead to use US missiles to strike Russian targets, just 2 months ahead of his departure. President elect Donald Trump has not reacted to this development from Washington. However, Elon Musk commented on an interview Uk

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French farmers protest EU-Mercosur trade agreement

French farmers are mobilizing for widespread protests targeting the controversial EU-Mercosur trade agreement. They argue the deal threatens their livelihoods by allowing a surge of South American agricultural imports produced under less stringent enviro

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India's north shrouded in smog as Delhi pollution hits season high

Pacific Asia • 1:04 PM

Toxic smog engulfed much of northern India on Monday and pollution readings in New Delhi hit their highest of this pre-winter season, after dense fog overnight. Details with Delano D'Souza.

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Moscow says US is escalating war by allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil

Europe • 1:00 PM

The Kremlin said on Monday that any U.S. decision to allow Ukraine to fire American missiles deep into Russia would mean it was directly involved in the conflict, which it accused President Joe Biden's administration of escalating. Russia has been tellin

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Why does France oppose the EU-Mercosur trade deal?

French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday he would "continue to oppose" a proposed blockbuster trade deal between the European Union and four South American countries after talks with his Argentine counterpart Javier Milei. Why does France oppose the

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Battle for northern Gaza: FRANCE 24 investigates the Israeli 'generals' plan'

Is the Gaza war’s final battle being fought in the north of the besieged enclave? The Israeli army launched a major operation there on October 6, targeting the towns of Jabalya and Beit Lahya, where Hamas is attempting to regroup and rebuild. For now, ne

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Israeli strike on Beirut kills Hezbollah media chief Mohammad Afif, long-time adviser to Nasrallah

Lebanese armed group Hezbollah confirmed its media relations chief Mohammad Afif was killed by an Israeli strike on a building in central Beirut on Sunday. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Beirut, Rawad Taha.

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G20 leaders to grapple with climate, taxes and Trump comeback in Brazil

G20 leaders gather in Brazil on Monday to discuss fighting poverty, boosting climate financing and other multilateral initiatives that could yet be upended by Donald Trump's impending return to the White House. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Rio

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Hopes set on G20 spurring deadlocked UN climate talks

Nations returned Monday to the negotiating table at deadlocked UN climate talks in Azerbaijan, but with time running out hopes of a breakthrough are pinned on G20 leaders meeting in Brazil. Story by Liza Kaminov.

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China's second mass attack in a week spurs soul-searching

A former student went on a stabbing rampage at a vocational college in eastern China, killing eight people and injuring 17, police said on Sunday, prompting further soul-searching just days after the deadliest attack in the country in a decade. More info

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11 killed, 48 wounded in Israeli strikes in Lebanon's south

An Israeli airstrike on Beirut’s city center killed two people and injured at least nine. The strike came hours after the Lebanese capital was pounded by a separate Israeli attack that killed Mohammed Afif, a spokesperson for the Lebanese militant group

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Schools shut in India's New Delhi as toxic smog exceeds 60 times WHO limit

Pacific Asia • 9:58 AM

Schools in New Delhi were closed Monday as toxic smog enveloped the Indian capital and exceeded the daily limit set out by the World Health Organization by 60 times. The polluted air is thought to be the cause of thousands of premature deaths each year,

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Trump nominates fracking magnate and noted climate change skeptic Chris Wright as Energy Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump appointed Republican Brendan Carr, a vocal critic of big tech backed by Elon Musk, as FCC chairman on Sunday. Calling Carr a "warrior for Free Speech", Trump pledged he will curb regulatory overreach and support rural America

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