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French pronunciation: It's all about 'ze' accents!
• 3:48 PM
1 min
Here in France and around the world, it's "la semaine de la Francophonie", or the week of celebrating the French language. In this edition of Entre Nous, we dive into why there are so many different French accents, both on mainland France and abroad. We
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Trump-Putin phone call: The stakes, strengths and weaknesses of parties
• 3:44 PM
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As Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discuss the conditions for a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, France 24 journalist Leela Jacinto analyses the positions of each side, highlighting that Ukraine and Russia have neither the same diplomatic strategy nor the
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A rare peek behind the scenes of the Académie française
• 3:30 PM
1 min
This week, France in Focus gets a rare glimpse behind the scenes of the Académie française, the temple of the French language. Our reporters delve into the history of this 17th-century institution and follow the painstaking task of writing its dictionary
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Gaza: Hamas says over 400 people were killed in Israeli strikes
• 3:21 PM
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Today, Israel carried out extensive airstrikes across Gaza, which Hamas reports have resulted in over 400 deaths. These attacks come after a fragile two-month ceasefire collapsed, following failed negotiations with Hamas over hostage releases. The intern
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Ukraine: 'Does Trump just want ceasefire or is he interested in putting in work for longterm peace?'
Europe • 3:07 PM
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President Donald Trump is to hold talks on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he looks to get buy-in on a U.S. ceasefire proposal he hopes can create a pathway to ending Russia’s devastating war on Ukraine. for in-depth analysis and a deepe
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European security: Macron says France will order more Rafale warplanes than planned
• 2:36 PM
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France will buy more Dassault-made Rafale warplanes than planned, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday during a speech held on a military base in the east of the country. An announcement that comes amid a broader context of Europe rearming itself ag
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Rashid Masharawi brings Palestinian dreams, fears and struggles to the screen
• 2:35 PM
1 min
His recent documentary, "From Ground Zero", is a cinematic mosaic of life in Gaza since the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023 sparked all-out war in the region. Rashid Masharawi joins us to talk about the work of documenting the struggles and tragedies of
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In California, a growing boycott of Tesla and Elon Musk is starting to impact the company
• 2:21 PM
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In California, a growing number of people are boycotting Tesla and Elon Musk, citing dissatisfaction with his actions and public statements, including perceived alignment with Donald Trump. This movement has started to affect the company, with noticeable
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German parliament to vote on historic increase in defence spending
• 2:15 PM
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Germany's lower house of parliament is set to vote on Tuesday on a massive surge in borrowing that could boost Europe's largest economy and stimulate growth across the region, even as it faces trade tensions with top partner the United States. The plan i
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United States: Some 80,000 pages of JFK files to be released
• 2:08 PM
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U.S. President Donald Trump, who has ordered the release of classified documents related to the 1963 assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, said on Monday that his administration will make public around 80,000 pages of files related to the form
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'Forty Days in the Jungle': The incredible survival story of four children in the Amazon
• 1:44 PM
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Oliver Farry speaks to investigative journalist Mat Youkee whose new book, "Forty Days in the Jungle: Behind the Extraordinary Survival and Rescue of Four Children Lost in the Amazon", tells the incredible story of the four siblings who were discovered i
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Rwanda-Belgium spat: Rwandans 'deserve future shaped by peace, not colonial exploitation'
• 11:54 AM
1 min
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, March 18: The Belgian and Rwandan press react very differently to a diplomatic spat between the two countries which had led to the expulsion of diplomats on both sides. Also: two astronauts struck in space for nine months prepare
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Algeria rejects French deportation drive in latest row
• 11:35 AM
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Algeria on Monday opposed a French bid to deport several dozen Algerians, rejecting "threats" and "ultimatums" by Paris as the two countries' ties came under increasing strain. The Algerian foreign ministry said in a statement that the authorities would
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PERSPECTIVE
• 11:07 AM
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PERSPECTIVE
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South African ambassador expelled after calling Trump administration 'supremacist'
• 10:59 AM
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Over the weekend, South Africa’s ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, was expelled after labeling President Donald Trump’s administration as “supremacist.” Rasool was given 72 hours to leave the country, marking another flashpoint in the incr
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Families urge Netanyahu to 'stop the killing' of Gaza hostages as Israeli launches deadly airstrikes
• 10:57 AM
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The families of Israelis held hostage in Gaza accused Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and other senior Israeli officials on Tuesday of having planned the "explosion" of the ceasefire struck with Hamas in January, even at the cost of sacrificing their f
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Zimbabwe hosts regional talks as SADC ends military mission in eastern DRC
• 10:57 AM
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Zimbabwe hosted a high-level meeting with representatives from the East African Community and the Southern African Development Community to address the worsening conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. This gathering comes in the wake of SADC's
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Rwanda severs diplomatic relations with Belgium, expels all diplomats
• 10:52 AM
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Rwanda said on Monday it was severing diplomatic relations with Belgium and expelling all their diplomats, amid fraught relations over the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. FRANCE 24’s Juliette Montilly has the details from Kigali.
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Live: Trump-Putin phone call on Ukraine ceasefire ‘going well', White House official says
• 10:34 AM
1 min
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been speaking on the phone since 10am ET (1400 GMT), a White House official said on Tuesday, in what could be a crucial step towards halting the war in Ukraine. White House deputy chief
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Astronauts finally head home after unexpected nine-month ISS stay
• 10:12 AM
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A pair of astronauts stranded in space for more than nine months were finally headed home Tuesday after their capsule undocked from the International Space Station. The SpaceX craft carrying Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams detached from the orbital outpo
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Rwanda announces cutting diplomatic ties with Belgium
• 10:10 AM
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On Monday, Rwanda severed diplomatic relations with Belgium, expelling all Belgian diplomats within 48 hours. Kigali accused Brussels of siding against Rwanda in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) conflict and using "lies and manipulation" to foster
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M23 rebels back out as DR Congo pushes forward with Luanda peace talks
• 10:07 AM
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What was expected to be a historic breakthrough—direct negotiations between the Congolese government and the M23 rebel group—has been abruptly derailed. At the eleventh hour, the M23 withdrew from the talks. However, DR Congo remains resolute, confirming
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Radio Free Europe at risk after Trump cuts, EU searches for help
• 10:03 AM
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EU powers said on Monday they would try to save Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty - the U.S.-funded news outlet set up to reach people under communism during the Cold War - but warned they might struggle to replace funding cut by Donald Trump.
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Gaza: 'Benjamin Netanyahu plans on increasing the military pressure' until the hostages are released
• 9:53 AM
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Israel vowed on Tuesday to continue fighting in Gaza until the return of all hostages as it unleashed its most intense strikes since a ceasefire, with the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory reporting more than 330 people killed. FRANCE 24’s Dougl
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More than 320 killed as Israel launches airstrikes across Gaza
• 9:46 AM
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Israel has launched a wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, saying it is hitting Hamas targets in its heaviest assault in the territory since a ceasefire took effect in January. The strikes killed more than 320 people, according to Gaza's Health Mini
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Paris police evacuate hundreds of migrants from theatre after months-long occupation
• 8:23 AM
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Police forced their way into a 19th-century theatre in Paris on Tuesday morning, with the aim of evacuating hundreds of young migrants that have been occupying the venue for months. Demonstrators and migrants chanted slogans such as "we are all the child
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Gaza: Israel's military said it launched fresh strikes on Hamas targets
• 7:20 AM
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On March 18, 2025, Israel conducted extensive airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, targeting Hamas positions, resulting in over 320 Palestinian deaths and hundreds of injuries, marking the most significant escalation since the January ceasefire.The Israeli
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🔴 Follow live: Israeli carries out deadly strikes in Gaza, Hamas reports at least 330 people killed
• 6:20 AM
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Live: Israel says return to fighting in Gaza was 'fully coordinated with Washington’
• 1:43 AM
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Israel said a return to fighting in Gaza was “fully coordinated with Washington” after Israeli strikes in the Palestinian territory killed at least 400 Palestinians on Tuesday, according to hospital officials. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said he or
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🔴 Israel launches news strikes against Hamas after talks stall
• 1:20 AM
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With 'Make in India' policy, New Delhi seeks to produce and sell its own weapons
• 12:11 AM
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India, the world's second-largest arms importer after Ukraine, now dreams of positioning itself as a country capable of producing and selling its own weapons abroad. New Delhi is now producing bullet-proof vests and helmets, night vision binoculars, dron
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Yesterday

Israel strikes military targets in southern Syria over national security concerns
• 11:38 PM
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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
• 10:43 PM
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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
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Diplomatic efforts are ongoing to put an end to the conflict in eastern DR Congo. What should have been a major breakthrough – the Congolese government meeting the M23 rebel group in the first direct negotiations – has now been on hold. At the last minut
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No, this video does not show Ukrainian troops surrendering in Kursk
• 10:23 PM
1 min
A viral video shared by some internet users claims to show Ukrainian 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 Ku
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Tunisia rescues 612 migrants, recovers 18 bodies in overnight operations
Africa • 10:20 PM
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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 people, all from sub-Saharan African countries and including women and children, were at
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Canada, Europe planning defence 'without US at the centre' for first time since WWII
Europe • 9:58 PM
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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 defence 'without US at the centre' for first time since WWII
• 9:51 PM
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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'
Europe • 9:50 PM
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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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Astronauts finally head home on SpaceX capsule after drawn-out space station stay
• 9:01 PM
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NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are finally set to depart for Earth in a SpaceX craft early Tuesday, nine months after technical problems with their spaceshift upended what was supposed to be a week-long test mission. 
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OECD cuts global economic outlooks amid Trump trade tariffs
• 8:41 PM
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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
• 8:27 PM
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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
1 min
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
• 7:17 PM
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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
• 7:14 PM
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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 criticising conservatives while withdrawing federal grants that include language i
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'Unprecedented': Israel heading towards a 'constitutional crisis'
• 6:55 PM
1 min
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'
• 5:13 PM
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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
• 4:59 PM
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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
• 4:56 PM
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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
• 4:33 PM
1 min
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
• 4:16 PM
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2025-03-17 13:36 The lasting symptoms of Covid-19
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‘Horror everywhere’: In Kursk, evacuated Russians long for peace
• 3:59 PM
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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
• 3:44 PM
1 min
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
• 3:29 PM
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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
• 2:54 PM
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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
• 2:43 PM
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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
• 2:29 PM
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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
• 2:18 PM
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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
• 1:52 PM
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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
• 1:34 PM
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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
• 1:00 PM
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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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Rwanda, Belgium cut ties over DR Congo conflict
Europe • 11:15 AM
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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
• 11:03 AM
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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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Covid's 'behavioural shift in society': Unprocessed trauma, social isolation affecting today's youth
• 10:31 AM
1 min
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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Long Covid: The lingering effects, five years on
• 10:14 AM
1 min
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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New ‘Asterix in Lusitania’ comic sees Gallic hero bring his magic to Portugal
France • 8:15 AM
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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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Macron says Trump is ‘committed’ to 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine
Europe • 6:40 AM
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French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that US President Donald Trump was “committed” to the conditions for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, which Russia has not yet agreed to. Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to speak on Tuesday
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Canada’s new PM Carney hails 'reliable allies' after meeting with Macron
• 6:31 AM
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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
• 4:09 AM
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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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