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Putin calls detention of Russia-linked tanker by France 'piracy'

Europe • 8:05 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday slammed the detention of a Russia-linked oil tanker by France as "piracy". French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europe Thursday to take coordinated action against Russia's so-called shadow fleet, and fol

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Thousands protest in France against spending cuts

Tens of thousands of protesters marched through French cities on Thursday, heeding the rallying cry of trade unions demanding action against plans for sharp spending cuts in next year's budget. Trade unions are eager to keep the pressure on President Emm

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Tens of thousands protest public spending cuts across France

Nearly 600,000 people participated in nationwide protests across France on Thursday, according to the CGT union, responding to a strike call by trade unions opposing proposed spending cuts in next year’s budget. The French interior ministry offered a low

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Generation Z is stirring up rebellion across borders, from Morocco to Madagascar

Africa • 4:07 PM

Gen Z, the first generation to have grown up in the internet age, has been at the forefront of anti-government protests in several countries of the Global South. Madagascar and Morocco are the latest countries to be hit by these youth-led movements, whic

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'Zucman tax': Calls to tax the ultra-rich grow louder in France

This week, we focus on the Zucman tax. Named after French economist Gabriel Zucman, the proposal targets the ultra-wealthy and is the French left's answer to the country's public finance woes. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has already rejected it, but

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Thousands protest in France against spending cuts

Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of French cities on Thursday, responding to trade unions' calls for action against proposed deep spending cuts in next year’s budget. The unions aim to maintain pressure on President Emmanuel Macron and

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Two killed, three wounded in 'terrorist attack' outside Manchester synagogue

Two people were killed and three seriously wounded Thursday when a man drove a car into a crowd outside a synagogue in the northern English city of Manchester. The attacker was shot dead, and police declared the assault, which occurred on Yom Kipur, a te

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Choreographer Akram Khan blends spirituality, feminine rituals and desert landscapes

Culture • 1:47 PM

Choreographer and dancer Akram Khan took inspiration from the Nabataean tribes of the Saudi Arabian desert for his latest creation "Thikra: Night of Remembering", as he delves into regional traditions with Saudi artist Manal Al Dowayan. He tells us why s

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Global Sumud Flotilla: Latest bid to break Gaza blockade drew activists from across the world

The Global Sumud Flotilla, the latest humanitarian mission to try to breach Israel’s maritime blockade of Gaza, drew around 500 participants, including Greta Thunberg, from nearly 50 countries. Israeli forces began intercepted the mission in internationa

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Transforming 'waste into resource': Converting ocean pollution & marine debris into renewable energy

“The beautiful thing about nature is that when it is addressed in the correct way, it actually resolves itself,” explains Gianni Valenti, Environmental Strategist, President/Founder of Gaia First who is currently pioneering the Mare Nostrum project along

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Freedom of speech: Can you say anything you want in France?

In this week's show, we take a deep dive into freedom of speech. It's been in the news stateside following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the temporary suspension of stand-up comedian Jimmy Kimmel. In France, free speech is s

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Two killed, three wounded in 'terrorist attack' outside Manchester synagogue

Two people were killed and three seriously wounded Thursday when a man drove a car into a crowd outside a synagogue in the northern English city of Manchester. The attacker was shot dead, and police declared the assault, which occurred on Yom Kipur, a te

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'We are seeing the end in sight. Don't stop now,' UNAIDS chief tells US and the West

Africa • 10:20 AM

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Winnie Byanyima, executive director of UNAIDS, warned that "rapid and abrupt" cuts in US funding for AIDS programmes were threatening the advances made in fighting the epidemic in recent years. She expressed hope that some

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‘Cruelty is the point’: Trump uses shutdown as a lever for mass firings, cuts to social programmes

US President Donald Trump has threatened to use the first government shutdown since 2019 to push through mass firings and slash social programmes unless Democrats give up their demands for health care funding. “The cruelty is the point,” House Democratic

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S. Korean president apologises over foreign adoptions of stolen children

South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday offered a “heartfelt apology” for the country’s ill-managed adoption programme of the 1970s and 1980s that led to tens of thousands of children being sent to new homes abroad. An inquiry in March found th

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Gen Z: How social media fuel this generation's global revolt

Africa • 9:10 AM

🇲🇦🇲🇬🇳🇵Across Asia and Africa, from the Philippines to Morocco, Gen Z is organizing online and actively protesting against governments, social and economic inequalities, as well as power cuts, water shortages, and social media bans 📲 France24’s Stella E

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Jane Goodall, pioneering primatologist, conservationist and activist, dies at 91

Jane Goodall, the pioneering primatologist, conservationist and activist who became the world’s leading expert on chimpanzees, died on Wednesday at the age of 91, the Jane Goodall Institute said in a social media post. Born in London on April 3, 1934, Go

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EU leaders meet to plan defence strategy after drone incursions over Denmark

Europe • 8:54 AM

EU leaders meet in Copenhagen Wednesday to reinforce Europe’s defences and Ukraine aid after a wave of mysterious drone incursions over Denmark fuelled fears of Russian hybrid attacks. Brussels is urging member states to unite behind four flagship defenc

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Supreme Court lets Lisa Cook remain a Federal Reserve governor for now

Federal governor Cook will be able to take part in the remaining two Fed meetings in 2025, including the next meeting of its interest rate-setting committee in late October. Luke Shrago explains.

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French Unions plan nationwide strike over budget, retirement age, and public services

Another day of strikes and protests is scheduled for Thursday in France, led by the country's unions, who are demanding the full withdrawal of the government's budget plan and opposing the proposed increase in the retirement age to 64. The demonstrations

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Unlike Arab Spring, today’s Moroccan youth are demanding dignity, justice, and accountability

Africa • 7:42 AM

“The world sees the stadiums and the TGV, but Gen Z sees the broken schools, empty hospitals, and silent courts,” explains Aboubakr Jamai, Dean of the Donna Dillon Manning School of Global Affairs at The American College of the Mediterranean. As Morocco’

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Zelensky to attend European summit as EU seeks to boost support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will join European leaders in Copenhagen on Thursday as the EU looks to step up support for Kyiv amid waning US backing.

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Live: Nearly 600,000 take to streets across France to denounce budget cuts

Nearly 600,000 people participated in protests nationwide Thursday, according to France’s CGT union, heeding a strike call by trade unions demanding action against planned spending cuts in next year’s budget. Around 24,000 protesters marched in French ca

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More than 50 trapped under collapsed school building in Indonesia

Rescuers in Indonesia raced against time to reach dozens of students and staff trapped under the rubble of a collapsed multi-storey boarding school on Java Thursday. Authorities say at least five people have died and around 59 remain missing following Mo

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Two killed as Morocco protests escalate into clashes with police

Two people were shot dead when police opened fire on a crowd attempting to storm a police station in southern Morocco on Wednesday, state media said, as nationwide protests, fuelled by anger over corruption and inequality, entered their fifth day.

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Israel to deport intercepted flotilla activists, including Greta Thunberg, to Europe

Israel said it would begin deportation proceedings for the activists aboard vessels from the Gaza aid flotilla, with organisers saying Thursday that 39 of the flotilla's boats had been halted, leaving only one vessel still sailing towards Gaza. The activ

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France sees third day of strikes amid budget impasse

France braced for a new wave of protests Thursday as unions, grassroots groups and civic activists took to the streets against proposed austerity measures and spending cuts. The Eiffel Tower closed to the public after a "large majority" of its employees

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Two killed as Morocco protests escalate into clashes with police

Africa • 12:36 AM

Two people were shot dead when police opened fire on a crowd attempting to storm a police station in southern Morocco on Wednesday, state media said, as nationwide protests, fuelled by anger over corruption and inequality, entered their fifth day. Profes

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Israeli navy intercepts several boats from Gaza aid flotilla

Israeli naval forces on Wednesday night intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza in a bid to break the Israeli blockade, according to activists. The flotilla with Greta Thunberg and several European lawmakers a

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The exodus of oasis dwellers: In Mauritania, climate change is threatening date farmers

Africa • 12:23 AM

In the oasis of the Mauritanian Sahara, the main refuge for date palms, climate change is tightening its grip. These ecosystems, which depend on shallow groundwater reserves, are at risk because recent rainfall has not been enough to replenish them. This

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French court to try Chinese captain of suspected Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker

A French court will try the Chinese captain of a Russian-linked oil tanker early next year after the vessel, part of Moscow’s so-called “shadow fleet,” was intercepted off the French coast, prosecutors said Thursday. The Boracay, blacklisted by the EU, w

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Mass protests and strikes grip Madagascar amid calls for president to resign

Anti-government protests continued across Madagascar on Wednesday as thousands demand President Andry Rajoelina step down. Demonstrators staged strikes and marches over misgovernance, water and power cuts, while authorities used tear gas in the capital a

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Celebrated primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall dies at 91

Jane Goodall Institute France President Pierre Quintard pays tribute to the work and legacy of the legendary primatologist. Jane Goodall transformed the study of chimpanzees and became one of the world's most revered wildlife advocates. In a final video

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Late Ramos strike seals Champions League winner PSG’s 2-1 upset over Barcelona

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) stunned Barcelona with a 90th-minute goal from Gonçalo Ramos, clinching a 2-1 away win in the Champions League on Wednesday. Depleted PSG battled back after Ferran Torres gave the hosts the lead, securing a dramatic victory at t

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Protests across Italy, union calls for strike after Gaza flotilla intercepted

Protests flare up in several Italian cities after the Gaza-bound aid flotilla is intercepted by Israeli vessels. FRANCE 24's Rome correspondent Seema Gupta reports.

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Gaza aid flotilla says Israeli warships 'intercepted' boats

Israeli naval forces on Wednesday intercepted a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza, ending its latest bid to break an Israeli blockade of the war-battered Palestinian territory. The Israeli military operation was announced by both the flotilla itself and the

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US shutdown blame game: Republicans and Democrats trade accusations over funding halt

The United States has ambled into another government shutdown as Republicans and Democrats in Congress failed to pass a funding bill in time for the new fiscal year. It comes as the US economy is in a precarious state, with inflation rising and the job m

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Mexico's Sheinbaum sees record approval rating as she celebrates one year in office

With an approval rating of 79 percent in late August, up from around 70 percent after she took office, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has not just survived a year of diplomatic wrangling with US President Donald Trump and fighting cartel violence, s

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No, this footage does not show a woman assaulted by police in Morocco's protests

Africa • 9:02 PM

As protesters in Morocco have been taking to the streets calling for improved social services and less corruption, some online are circulating footage allegedly showing a woman assaulted by security forces during the gatherings. But as FRANCE 24's Charlo

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Hundreds arrested and injured in Morocco protests

Africa • 9:02 PM

In tonight's edition: Anti-government protesters in Morocco head out onto the streets for a fifth night of demonstrations. Also, export-reliant businesses across Africa start October under a cloud of uncertainty after the US's AGOA trade agreement is all

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Mexico's Sheinbaum sees record approval rating as she celebrates one year in office

With an approval rating of 79% in late August, up from around 70% after she took office, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has not just survived a year of diplomatic wrangling with US President Donald Trump and fighting cartel violence, she is thriving

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Russian strikes cut power to Zaporizhzhia and Chernobyl nuclear plants

Europe • 8:59 PM

Ukraine’s Chernobyl and Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plants lost power on Wednesday after nearby Russian attacks, raising international safety concerns. Emergency diesel generators are keeping critical systems running while authorities warn of o

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‘I couldn’t breathe’: ICE agents fire tear gas at peaceful protesters in Chicago suburb

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents used tear gas, pepper balls, and rubber bullets against protesters gathering outside an immigration detention centre in the Chicago suburb of Broadview on September 26. Observers who attended the protest d

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Populist billionaire Babiš 'joined politics for business', will not proactively oppose Brussels

Europe • 7:52 PM

Czech billionaire Andrej Babiš is on course for victory over a pro-Western coalition, the latest populist leader in Central Europe to stage an electoral comeback. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Romain Le Quiniou of Euro Créative about what the vote co

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New anti-government protests and strikes planned in France on Thursday

Another day of strikes and marches set to France on Thursday, as unions call for the withdrawal of the government's planned budget as well as unpopular measures like raising of the retirement age. We take a look at how public services will be affected by

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🔴 Israeli warships surround several Gaza aid flotilla boats, activists say

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French navy boards Russia 'shadow fleet' ship, detains two

Two crew members of a Russian "shadow fleet" tanker seized off the French coast have been taken into custody. The tanker is suspected of being involved in drone overflights in Denmark, and the two detained crew members "presented themselves as the ship's

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Renowned primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall dies at 91

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Jane Goodall, pioneering primatologist, conservationist and activist, dies at 91

Africa • 6:15 PM

Jane Goodall, the pioneering primatologist, conservationist and activist who became the world’s leading expert on chimpanzees, died on Wednesday at the age of 91, the Jane Goodall Institute said in a social media post. Born in London on April 3, 1934, Go

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Ready for the age of drones? Europeans scramble for solutions to hybrid threats

A long list of European states contributing personnel and equipment to secure a pair of EU summits this week in Denmark. A spate of mystery drones in the buildup exposing NATO’s vulnerability to harassement and hybrid warfare.

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