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FRANCE 24 in Sudan: Four reports on the impact of war

Africa • 9:40 AM

A FRANCE 24 team reporting from Sudan in February met with civilians who have lived through two years of a civil war that has killed tens of thousands of people, displaced more than 12 million and sparked a humanitarian crisis.

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Russian captain involved in North Sea tanker crash charged with manslaughter

Europe • 8:57 AM

UK police said on Friday they charged the Russian captain of a container ship that crashed into a US tanker earlier this week with manslaughter and gross negligence. One crew member went missing after the collision, which set both vessels ablaze.

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Moroccan stucco at risk of disappearing as young artisans lose interest

Moroccan stucco is an age-old technique that has survived for centuries. This type of plaster, known for its elegant finish, adorns mosques, homes, and riads. However, some fear it could soon vanish.

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Starship carrying Tesla bot to depart for Mars by end of 2026, Musk says

SpaceX's Starship rocket is set to depart for Mars at the end of next year, carrying Tesla humanoid bot Optimus, the company's founder Elon Musk said Saturday. SpaceX faced a setback this month when its latest test flight of the Starship prototype ended

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African literature: Cameroon honored at the African Book Fair in Paris

For the fourth year in a row, Paris is hosting Europe's largest event dedicated to African and Afro-descendant literature. France 24's Clémence Waller tells us more.

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World Cup: Assane Diao has chosen to play for Senegal over Spain

Senegal's national football team has announced its lineup for two key World Cup qualifying games. Among those selected are several star players who were born, raised, and trained in Europe. Following a recent trend, more and more African players are choo

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CAR still awaiting Russian fuel as 30,000-ton shipment remains stuck

Russia donated 36 million liters of fuel to the Central African Republic. But the cargo has now been stuck in Cameroon, sparking fears that much-needed relief from soaring prices and shortages will not materialize.

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France 24 in Sudan: In Bahri, a community kitchen for the displaced

Our reporters are travelling across Sudan to shed light on war's devastating impact on civilians. The final report of our series takes us to Bahri, a town hard-hit by the fighting.

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Live: UK's Starmer hosts peace talks as Ukraine downs a barrage of Russian drones

Europe • 7:44 AM

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer convened a meeting of world leaders Saturday to marshal support for Ukraine and put pressure on Russia to back a 30-day ceasefire proposal put forward by Washington. The virtual meeting comes a day after President Donald Tr

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S. African ambassador 'no longer welcome' in the US, Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that South Africa’s ambassador to the United States was “no longer welcome” in the country, accusing Ebrahim Rasool of being a “race-baiting politician who hates America” and its president. The rare step mark

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US Senate passes spending bill hours before deadline, averting government shutdown

The US Senate on Friday passed a Republican-led spending bill, averting a partial government shutdown, after enough Democrats backed down in a standoff driven by anger over President Donald Trump's campaign to slash the federal workforce.

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Electricity grid failure plunges Cuba into fourth blackout in five months

Cuba experienced another nationwide blackout on Friday caused by the crash of its electricity grid, the fourth such power outage on the island in five months. The outages come as the island battles its worst economic crisis in 30 years, including widespr

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Yesterday

SpaceX launch paves way for return of astronauts 'stranded' on space station

SpaceX and NASA launched a long-awaited mission to the International Space Station late on Friday, paving the way for the return of US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stuck on the orbital lab for nine months.

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Sudan bans all imports from Kenya after it hosted the RSF

In tonight's edition, Sudan retaliates after Nairobi hosted paramilitary RSF last month: all imports from Kenya have now been banned. Also, more than 30 000 tons of Russian fuel donated to the Central African Republic remain stuck in Cameroon. And big

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“Yes, but…” Truce seeking in Ukraine, Mark Carney's elbows

Europe • 7:15 PM

This week, our set of experts gathered around Gavin Lee to take a look at the latest in Ukraine-Russia ceasefire proposal, clashes and mass killings in Syria and Donald Trump's tariff war against EU and its neighbouring countries.

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France Cricket saga: Defeat for the remade women's national team in New Caledonia

The French women’s cricket team came last at a tournament in the overseas territory of New Caledonia on Friday, but officials are optimistic for the future. The brand-new squad completely replaced the women's team whose members called for a probe last ye

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Mayotte residents struggle to pick up the pieces after Cyclone Chido

Cyclone Chido was the strongest storm to hit Mayotte in at least 90 years. When the cyclone slammed into the French overseas department in December, it packed winds of more than 200km per hour, wreaking devastation across the island. In Mayotte, a territ

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European parliament bans Huawei lobbyists from premises amid corruption probe

The European Parliament on Friday said it has banned lobbyists working for Chinese telecom firm Huawai to enter its premises “as a precautionary measure” after police launched an investigation into suspected bribery, arresting several people in both Belg

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French champagne industry baulks at Trump's threat of mega 200% tariff

In Champagne, the French region from where the glamourous bubbly gets its name, makers of the sparkling wine are reeling at US President Donald Trump’s threat to slap a 200 percent tariff on the drink. Should the threat materialise, the average price for

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'Trump really looking for a success: He overestimated ability to push Putin toward a real ceasefire'

US President Donald Trump said his administration had "productive" talks with Russia about a ceasefire in Ukraine, urging counterpart Vladimir Putin to spare Ukrainian soldiers on the front line. For in depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24'

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Defence shortages create ‘temptation for Putin to test us’: EU Defence Commissioner Kubilius

The EU has just launched an ambitious-sounding defence plan, “ReArmEU”, and it is also publishing a landmark white paper on defence. The person at the heart of these initiatives is our guest on the programme; Andrius Kubilius is the EU Commissioner in ch

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#MeToo Japan: Shiori Ito’s courageous campaign for justice

Journalist and filmmaker Shiori Ito has laid her life bare in “Black Box Diaries”, as the film documents her battle for justice after she accused a prominent TV executive of raping her in 2015. Following its nomination for an Academy Award, the film has

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EU unveils plan to cut bureaucracy and boost competitiveness: The simpler the better?

The European Union has long talked about reducing the bureaucratic burden on businesses. In the current EU mandate, there has also been a lot of emphasis on competitiveness – putting Europe’s industries, large or small, in a better position to rival the

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Philippine ex-President Duterte faces charges for war on drugs

On this week’s show we get the latest reaction from the Philippines after the shock arrest of the country’s former president, Rodrigo Duterte. He’s facing charges of crimes against humanity for his war on drugs. We speak to Human Rights Watch’s Asia Carl

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Want to ride an e-bike? No batteries needed!

Tired of carrying your electric bike's battery with you everywhere you go? The good news is that you can now buy electric bikes without batteries. This French invention is already seducing cyclists across the country.

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Europeans boycott US products to protest against Trump tariffs

Europe • 2:49 PM

As US President Donald Trump escalates a trade war with the European Union – most recently by threatening a 200% tariff on wine and champagne – Europeans are taking matters into their own hands by starting grassroots boycotts of American products that ar

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A feminist retelling of 'Moby Dick'

What happens when you gender-flip the tale of “Moby Dick”? Annette Young talks to British-Chinese author, Xiaolu Guo, who has done just that with her latest book, “Call Me Ishmaelle”. Also, confronting sexual harassment on Japan's public transport where

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ACROSS AFRICA | The historical fissures of DR Congo's M23 Crisis

Africa • 1:33 PM

Join Georja Calvin-Smith for a weekly look at stories from across the continent. This week she's joined by journalist, Michaela Wrong to discuss some of the historical relationships between DR Congo and its neighbours that have fed into the current scram

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Hamas agrees to release US-Israeli hostage, bodies of four other dual nationals

Hamas on Friday said it is ready to free an Israeli-American hostage and the remains of four other dual nationals, after the Palestinian militants and Israel gathered for indirect Gaza ceasefire talks.

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‘End of an era’: Donatella Versace steps down from Versace fashion house

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, March 14: We look at reactions from the European papers as Vladimir Putin says he's open to a ceasefire but says the conditions need to be reworked. For the press, the Russian President is dictating his terms. Also, the British Pri

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Former central banker Mark Carney sworn in as Canada’s new PM amid barrage of Trump threats

Mark Carney, an experienced former central bank boss, was sworn in on Friday as Canada's new prime minister. Carney, who is replacing Justin Trudeau, has vowed to take a firm stance against US President Donald Trump who has made a series of threats again

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French finance minister calls Trump's trade war 'idiotic', plans US trip

French Finance Minister Eric Lombard slammed the burgeoning trade war between the US and the EU as "idiotic", promising to travel to the US in the coming days to try to de-escalate the situation. US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to slap 2

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Trump says US had ‘good’ talks with Putin, strongly urged 'surrounded' Ukrainians to be spared

Europe • 8:35 AM

President Donald Trump on Friday said the United States had "good and productive discussions" with Russia's Vladimir Putin the day before, and that there is “a very good chance” of putting an end to the war. Trump also said his country had strongly urged

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Ex-Philippines leader Duterte attends ICC hearing on drug war case via videolink

Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, on Friday attended a hearing by videolink that informed him of the charges he is facing at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague over his brutal war on drugs. Duterte is accused of o

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China urges end to 'illegal' sanctions on Tehran as it hosts Iran nuclear talks

Pacific Asia • 4:27 AM

China on Friday called for sanctions against Iran to be lifted as it hosted talks on Tehran's nuclear programme in Beijing. Iran's government has said that no new nuclear deal with the US is possible as long as Washington's unilateral sanctions remain in

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Pro-Palestinian protesters take over Trump Tower in New York

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators Jewish Voice for Peace took over US President Donald Trump's hotel in New York on Thursday in protest of activist Mahmoud Khalil's arrest, leading to 98 arrests. Khalil, a Palestinian student at Columbia University, was deta

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UN report denounces Israel's 'genocidal' targeting of reproductive facilities in Gaza

A new report by the United Nation's Human Rights Commission found that Israel's "systematic destruction of sexual and reproductive healthcare", including its targeting of fertility clinics, in Gaza amounts to "genocidal acts". Israeli Prime Minister Benj

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France eye Six Nations title in home game against Scotland

France will face off against Scotland at the Stade de France outside Paris on Saturday, fighting for a victory of four or more tries that would guarantee Les Bleus the Six Nations title.

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Portugal sets snap legislative election after prime minister's resignation

Europe • 1:40 AM

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa announced on Thursday that the country's third national election in the last three years had been set for May 18 following Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's scandal-laden resignation, with the Socialist party l

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Armenia, Azerbaijan announce agreement to sign peace deal

Europe • 1:32 AM

Armenia and Azerbaijan on Thursday said they had agreed to sign a peace deal after decades of conflict, with Armenia agreeing to surrender its claim over the primarily Armenian-populated Karabakh region. While numerous peace talks have failed in the past

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Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to sign peace deal

Pacific Asia • 12:43 AM

Long-warring Armenia and Azerbaijan announced on Thursday they had agreed to sign a peace deal after over three decades of conflict. Armenia agreed in principle to remove its troops from its border with Azerbaijan and withdraw all legal claims against it

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Belgium's house of 'pass-ages': A journey of birth and death

In a quiet residential area of Brussels, tucked away among the modern and uniform facades of the Forest neighbourhood, sits a house that is giving birth to a unique project which could revolutionise our approach to the start and end of life. Here, expect

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Putin agrees in principle to Ukraine ceasefire proposal

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he agreed in principle to the US-drafted proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but noted that the potential agreement in its current format needed revisions. Putin notably highlighted his objective to reclaim t

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Nightmare in paradise: Canary Islands face wastewater crisis

40 Olympic-sized swimming pools. That’s the amount of wastewater that is being discharged every day into the sea around the Canary Islands. There are 400 waste discharge points on the islands and only a quarter of them are legal. There has been no proper

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Thursday, march 13, 2025

Federal judge orders Trump to rehire agency workers laid off in mass firings

In a show of resistance to US President Donald Trump's drastic efforts to reduce the federal workforce, a District Judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to rehire probationary workers it had laid off since coming into power. The White House

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Southern African Development Community pulls peacekeepers from DR Congo

Southern African countries are to pull their peacekeepers out of DR Congo. The troops were sent to help Kinshasa rein in the M23 rebels but failed to prevent them from seizing eastern towns in a lightning offensive this year. Angola says direct peace tal

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Trump threatens 200 percent tariffs on EU wine and spirits

US President Donald Trump has threatened to slap a 200 percent duty on imports of wine and spirits from the European Union. He accused the bloc of imposing a "nasty" 50 percent tariff on bourbons, even though that planned levy is itself a response to Tr

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UN experts accuse Israel of genocidal acts and sexual violence in Gaza

United Nations-backed human rights experts on Thursday accused Israel of “the systematic use of sexual, reproductive and other gender-based violence” in its war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Mara Bernasconi, Policy &

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Is President Macron 'obsessed' with buying James Bond’s car?

The Élysée Palace has slammed what it called a "shameful lie" about President Macron's apparent dream of buying the iconic Aston Martin DB9, most famous for its link to the James Bond film saga. The rumours swirled after a scathing article was released b

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Many European leaders ' desperately hoping US remains committed to NATO'

FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade speaks to Dafydd Townley, Teaching Fellow at the University of Portsmouth's Professional Military Education Team, about the meeting between Donald Trump and NATO chief Mark Rutte. He says that for all the bluster coming from the

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Trump to DR Congo’s rescue? What we know about a proposed US-Congolese mining deal

Africa • 8:25 PM

Congolese authorities are hoping to conclude an agreement with the Trump administration on the country's mining resources in a bid to secure US support in their fight against the M23 rebels and Rwandan forces leading an offensive in eastern DR Congo. Whi

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'When we hear about the Trump tariff announcement, we shake', EU wine industry lobbyist says

President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey. FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade speaks to Dr Ignacio Sánchez Recarte, Secretary Ge

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NATO's 'Trump whisperer' treads carefully on Greenland and defense

He's been dubbed the "Trump whisperer," but NATO chief Mark Rutte struggled to get a word in Thursday as the US president mused about annexing Greenland and criticized allies over defense spending. The former Dutch prime minister visited the White House

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