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Live: Israel launches full-scale strikes against Hamas in Gaza after talks stall

Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, saying it was striking Hamas targets in its heaviest assault in the territory since a ceasefire took effect in January. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.

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Israel strikes military targets in southern Syria over national security concerns

The Israeli army said Monday it had targeted military sites in southern Syria that were deemed a ‘threat to the State of Israel’. Syria's health ministry also reported three killed in an Israeli strike near the southern city of Daraa.

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Homeland Security says professor deported to Lebanon with US visa supported Hezbollah leader

Homeland Security officials on Monday said that a doctor from Lebanon who was deported over the weekend despite having a U.S. visa “openly admitted” to supporting a Hezbollah leader and attending his funeral. The 34-year-old Lebanese citizen, who held an

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DR Congo conflict: M23 rebels will not participate in peace talks in Angola

Africa • 10:26 PM

Diplomatic efforts are ongoing to put an end to the conflict in eastern DRC. What should have been a major breakthrough, Congolese government meeting the M23 rebel group in the first direct negotiations, has now been on hold. At the last minute, the M23

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No, this video does not show Ukranian troops surrendering in Kursk

A viral video shared by some internet users claims to show Ukranian troops surrendering to Russia's forces in the Kursk region. However, as France 24's Charlotte Hughes explains, the video has been taken out of context and was not, in fact, filmed in Kur

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Tunisia rescues 612 migrants, recovers 18 bodies in overnight operations

Africa • 10:20 PM

Tunisia's national guard rescued 612 migrants and recovered 18 bodies off its Mediterranean coast, following multiple boat capsizings in the Sfax region. The rescued, including women and children from sub-Saharan Africa, were attempting to reach Europe.

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Canada, Europe planning defense 'without US at the centre' for first time since WWII

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday warned his country must reduce its reliance on the United States and would turn towards its "reliable" European allies instead on his first trip abroad. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Scott Lucas, Profe

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Canada, Europe planning defense 'without US at the centre' for first time since WWII

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday warned his country must reduce its reliance on the United States and would turn towards its "reliable" European allies instead on his first trip abroad. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Scott Lucas, Profe

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For Canada, overseas allies trump 'bullies': Carney 'reaches out to UK, France & more broadly to EU'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday warned his country must reduce its reliance on the United States and would turn towards its "reliable" European allies instead on his first trip abroad. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the w

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OECD cuts global economic outlooks amid Trump trade tariffs

The OECD has cut global economic outlooks in its first report since US President Donald Trump unleashed tariffs on a number of allies. Meanwhile consumers across the world are taking matters into their own hands, many boycotting American products. Plus,

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'Houthis have proven to be extremely resilient', analyst says as US launches strikes in Yemen

Houthi media said fresh US strikes hit Yemen on Monday, after huge crowds gathered in the conflict-torn country to protest earlier bombings targeting the Iran-backed rebel group. FRANCE 24's Gavin Lee speaks to Andreas Kreig, Associate Professor of Defen

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A bet on death? Inside France’s peculiar viager housing system

Europe • 7:35 PM

Every year, thousands of French seniors sell off their homes – from magnificent Mediterranean villas to Parisian penthouses with million-euro views – at a steep market reduction. But France’s centuries-old “viager” system is a touchy subject that sparks

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'Give us back the Statue of Liberty!', French MEP says

The White House on Monday rejected a call by a French MEP for the return of the Statue of Liberty, saying that France would be "speaking German" without US help in World War II. Centre-left politician Raphael Glucksmann said at a convention of his Place

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Free speech in Trump's America: Drawing up the battlelines

US President, Donald Trump, likes to say he's the protector of free speech. Yet, his administration has already threatened Democratic Congress members with investigation for criticizing conservatives while withdrawing federal grants that include language

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'Unprecedented': Israel heading towards a 'constitutional crisis'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired or forced out a string of top officials since the deadly Hamas attack on Israel in 2023 that triggered the war in Gaza. The country's domestic security chief is the newest target. For in-depth analysis and a de

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'It's very difficult, 5 years on, to attribute any depressive symptoms of young people to COVID'

On the 5th anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic, people across the globe are still deeply affected physically and psychologically. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the long-term impact of the devastating once-in-a-century pandemic, Franc

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'Ceasefire doesn’t mean the end of the war’, Ukraine's former FM Dmytro Kuleba says

Europe • 4:59 PM

FRANCE 24 spoke to Ukraine's former foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba. With Donald Trump back in the White House, many believe that the US is ready to hand Vladimir Putin a win in his war against Ukraine. "Has Ukraine's position worsened? It did", Kuleba f

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Lebanon and Syria agree on ceasefire after deadly border tensions

Lebanese Defense Minister Michel Menassa and Syrian counterpart Murhaf Abu Qasra announced a ceasefire following cross-border clashes that left 10 dead. Both nations agreed to maintain contact between their army intelligence directorates to avert further

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Long Covid: 5 years on, sufferers search for answers

On March 17th 2020, France locked down for the first time during the Covid-19 pandemic. Five years later, sufferers of a condition that’s become known as Long Covid are still struggling to obtain recognition and effective treatment plans. FRANCE 24’s Cla

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The lasting symptoms of Covid-19

2025-03-17 13:36 The lasting symptoms of Covid-19

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‘Horror everywhere’: In Kursk, evacuated Russians long for peace

Russia says it has evacuated 371 of its civilians from towns it has recently retaken from Ukraine in the Kursk region, many of which have been left in ruins by the fighting. The civilians became trapped when Ukraine launched its surprise incursion in Aug

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'It's about survival': 5 years on, patients still suffer from Long Covid

On the March 17, 2020, France went into lockdown as Covid-19 rapidly spread. Five years on, many infected by the virus still suffer symptoms, a condition known as Long Covid. Complications vary, but often include exhaustion, muscle ache, regular fevers,

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Trump administration deports hundreds of immigrants despite a judge’s ruling to stop

The Trump administration has transferred hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador even as a federal judge issued an order temporarily barring the deportations under an 18th century wartime declaration targeting Venezuelan gang members, officials said Sunday

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St. Patrick's Day turns many towns green

St. Patrick’s Day, the annual celebration of all things Irish, is being marked in cities across the world on Monday with boisterous parades and celebrations. But these celebrations have evolved in Ireland and around the world over the years.

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Electricity gradually returns to Cuba after substation failure left millions in the dark

Electricity service in Cuba was gradually restored Sunday, more than 36 hours after a substation failure left the entire island in the dark. Union Electrica, the state agency responsible for the electric grid, reported that most of the capital, Havana, a

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Webb telescope directly observes CO2 chemical outside solar system for first time

The James Webb Space Telescope directly observed detected carbon dioxide in planets outside of our solar system for the first time, scientists announced Monday, a discovery which could offer clues about how distant planets form.

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Composer Alexis Ffrench on making classical music for the soul

On today’s music show on Arts24, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with a pioneering superstar of classical soul. Alexis Ffrench has over 1 billion streams and multiple number 1 albums. The British pianist and composer even performed at King Charles III’s corona

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Dozens killed in deadly US weather

At least 39 people have been killed and dozens more injured when tornadoes and violent storms raked across the central United States, as forecasters warned more severe weather was expected Sunday.

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New Canada PM seeks 'reliable' Europe allies after Trump threats

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday that his country was seeking to reinforce ties with "reliable" European allies, as he embarked on a transatlantic trip after his country's economy and even sovereignty came under unprecedented threat from i

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Sudan's civil war: ‘Intentional and systemic targeting of civilians’ by warring sides

Just under two years ago, fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces broke out in Sudan, sparking a civil war that continues to rage. At least 150,000 people are believed to have died in the fighting, with more than 8.2

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Canada, Algeria, DR Congo... Which countries have largest number of French speakers?

Spoken by over 320 million people worldwide in 2022, French is the fifth-most spoken language globally. But which country is home to the largest number of French speakers? FRANCE 24 takes a closer look.

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Russian troops regain ground in the Kursk region

In the Kursk region, on the border with Ukraine, Russian troops are regaining ground against Ukrainian troops who have held part of the area since last August. Talks on a ceasefire are still under way, and Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are due to meet

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What's at stake in new Canadian PM Mark Carney's visit in Europe?

Canada's new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, makes his first foreign trip on Monday to Paris and London, with the aim of strengthening his alliances in Europe at a time of high tension between his country and Donald Trump's United States.

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Rwanda, Belgium cut ties over DR Congo conflict

Europe • 11:15 AM

Rwanda on Monday severed diplomatic ties with Belgium and expelled all Belgian diplomats from the country. A Rwandan foreign ministry statement said the European nation had "consistently undermined" Kigali "during the ongoing conflict in the Democratic R

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Tens of thousands rally in rebel-held Yemen to oppose deadly US strikes

Tens of thousands of demonstrators in rebel-held Yemen rallied against the US and Israel on Monday, after US strikes on Saturday killed 53 people and injured dozens. US President Donald Trump ordered the strikes in a bid to end a campaign of attacks in t

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US flies alleged gang members to El Salvador despite court block

The United States flew over 200 alleged members of a Venezuelan gang to be imprisoned in El Salvador, after US counterpart Donald Trump controversially invoked wartime legislation to expel them, despite a temporary suspension of the order granted by a US

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Covid's 'behavioural shift in society': Unprocessed trauma, social isolation affecting today's youth

On the 5th anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic, people across the globe are still deeply affected physically and psychologically. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the long-term impact of the devastating once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, Eve

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Belgian factories rearm in the face of American disengagement

After the latest EU summit in Brussels confirmed the desire to rearm Europe in the face of American disengagement, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken (NVA) is interested in the huge Audi site in Brussels - closed since February - as a means of produc

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Long Covid: The lingering effects, five years on

On March 17, 2020, France, like many other countries around the world, went into lockdown as Covid-19 rapidly spread. Five years on, many infected by the virus still suffer symptoms, a condition known as Long Covid. Complications vary, but often include

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Canada’s new PM Carney set to meet Macron on first foreign visit amid Trump tariff threats

New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Paris Monday to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron, seeking support from one of Canada's oldest allies as tensions with the Trump administration continue.

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A Coffee in Space: An insider's guide to the Galaxy

French Astronaut Michel Tognini talks to France 24’s Gavin Lee and shares his insight on the 9 month odyssey for his friends Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams at the International Space Station, having expected to be there for just 8 days. He also explains

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New ‘Asterix in Lusitania’ comic sees Gallic hero bring his magic to Portugal

France • 8:15 AM

The latest Asterix album, set for release in October, features France’s favourite comic figure coming to the help of an enclave in the Iberian Peninsula, or modern day Portugal, besieged by the imperial Romans.

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'Why Maids Keep Dying in Saudi Arabia': Hundreds of Kenyan workers dead in last five years

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, March 17: British PM Keir Starmer says he is willing to station troops in Ukraine for years to come, while one medic on the frontline believes a ceasefire will never work. Also, Saudi Arabia is cracking down on so called “immoral a

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Live: Trump says he’ll speak to Putin Tuesday as he seeks end to Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump has said he plans to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, after positive talks between US and Russian officials in Moscow. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments on

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Canada’s new PM Carney hails 'reliable allies' after meeting with Macron

On his first foreign visit as Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday before heading to London in a bid to seek alliances as he deals with US President Donald Trump’s threats to Canada’s sovereign

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Houthi rebels claim two attacks on US carrier group in retaliation for deadly strikes

Yemen's Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, announced attacks on an American aircraft carrier group twice within 24 hours on Monday, describing it as retaliation for US strikes that killed at least 53 people. There was no immediate comment from the United

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Pacific deep-sea mining interests reveal rare species, and a scramble to name them

As deep-sea mining interests in the Pacific Ocean grow, scientists have discovered several rare and as yet unnamed aquatic species. Campaigners warn that mining in the waters between Hawaii and Mexico will endanger the biodiversity in one of the Earth's

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Trump begins major layoffs at Voice of America, targets US-funded media

The Trump administration initiated mass layoffs at Voice of America and other US-funded media on Sunday, signaling a drive to dismantle outlets long seen as crucial for US influence. Following a mass furlough, contractual staff received termination notic

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Putin and Trump to discuss Ukraine ceasefire by phone on Tuesday

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump will speak by phone on Tuesday to discuss the war in Ukraine and the feasibility of a 30-day ceasefire. Putin said last week he had "serious questions" about the ceasefire that he wanted to d

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Sunday, march 16, 2025

EU pledges €5.8 billion for Syria and neighbours to aid recovery

Europe • 11:59 PM

The EU on Monday said it would send €5.8 billion in aid to Syria and its neighbours at an annual donor conference attended by representatives from the war-torn country for the first time.

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Belgian actress Emilie Dequenne dies at 43 from rare cancer

Europe • 11:11 PM

Belgian actress Emilie Dequenne died Sunday at 43 from adrenocortical carcinoma, her family and agent told AFP. She rose to fame with Rosetta (1999), winning Cannes' Best Actress and the Palme d’Or for the Dardenne brothers’ film. Dequenne disclosed her

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Pope seen in photo for first time since admitted to hospital

The Vatican released the first photograph of Pope Francis on Sunday since his hospitalisation more than a month ago, showing the pontiff wearing a purple stole typical of Lenten liturgical vestments and sitting in a wheelchair before the altar of his per

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US deports hundreds of Venezuelan immigrants despite court order

The Trump administration has deported hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador and Honduras, defying a federal judge's order blocking the removals. Two deportation flights were already airborne when the ruling was issued, officials confirmed on Sunday.

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Thousands rally for Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro as he faces coup charges

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, facing accusations of supporting an attempted coup, declared his re-election ban a "denial of democracy" to supporters in Rio de Janeiro. Bolsonaro addressed thousands on Copacabana beach, underscoring tensions

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Netanyahu moves to oust domestic security chief amid tensions over Oct.7 attacks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday informed the chief of the country's internal security agency Shin Bet that he will ask the government to dismiss him, "due to ongoing lack of trust". The announcement comes amid tensions between Israel'

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French MEP demands the US 'give us back the Statue of Liberty'

A French member of the European parliament has called for the US to return the Statue of Liberty originally gifted by the French people to mark the centennial of American independence because the US no longer represents the values that led France to offe

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Painting the town green: Crowds fill Boston streets for St Patrick's Day parade

More than a million revellers formed a sea of green as they took to the streets of America’s most Irish big city for the South Boston St Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday to celebrate the heritage and contributions of those hailing from the Emerald Isle.

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Trump orders strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning

President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on the Houthi-held areas in Yemen on March 15, promising to use 'overwhelming lethal force' until the Iran-backed rebels cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor. The Ho

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Philip Turle: Tehran vows 'decisive response' if US threats become real

2025-03-16 16:32 Philip Turle: Tehran vows 'decisive response' if US threats become real

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