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Morocco squashes youth-led protesters over health and education

A heavy security presence on Monday evening thwarted for a straight third day youth-led protests across several Moroccan cities, where demonstrators have sought to rally for improvements to the public health and education systems. Story by Oliver Farry a

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Donald Trump's ultimatum to Hamas: 'Accept Gaza peace plan'

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, September 30: The pressure is on Hamas to accept Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu's ambitious ceasefire proposal. But is it too ambitious? Also, Gen Z protests spread to Morocco and Madagascar, where the government has been fir

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Ireland's iconic play 'Translations' hits Dakar stage

In Ireland, Brian Friel’s Translations is one of the country’s most celebrated plays.Themes of linguistic imperialism, colonial power, and identity run throughout and now for the first time in West Africa, Translations is premiering in Dakar with a Sene

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Madagascar: President dissolves government amid youth-led protests

🇲🇬 President Andry Rajoelina announced on Monday that he had dismissed his government after deadly protests erupted over recurring water and electricity shortages in the Indian Ocean nation.

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Pride and excitement among spectators at road cycling world championships in Rwanda

After seven days, the cycling Road World Championships came to an end on Sunday in the Rwandan capital. These championships were the first ever to be held in Africa, more than a century after the competition was created. Details by FRANCE 24 corresponden

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Where is Paul Biya? Cameroon's incumbent absent as presidential campaigning picks up

As campaigning starts on Saturday for Cameroon's presidential election, the nation is puzzling over the whereabouts of the lead candidate: its 92-year-old leader, Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state. In power since 1982 and seeking an eighth term

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Colombia manufactures first rifles to replace Israeli weapons

After halting arms purchases from Israel and, more recently, from the United States, Colombia unveiled its first assault rifle on Monday, designed and manufactured entirely within the country. It is set to replace the Israeli IWI Galil, which was being a

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What you need to know about the Gaza peace plan agreed to by Trump and Netanyahu

After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threw his support behind the U.S. peace plan for Gaza, the question now is whether Hamas will agree. The White House issued the text on Monday of its 20-point proposal. Here is what to know. Story by Ellen

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US government shutdown looms, potentially delaying key economic reports

As an October 1 deadline fast approaches for the US Congress to agree on a spending bill to keep the US government running, federal agencies have outlined plans for a potential shutdown. Seen as non-essential, key economic reports on jobs and inflation c

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US to deport hundreds of Iranians after deal with Tehran, Iranian official says

The United States is set to deport around 400 Iranians, most of whom entered the country illegally, an Iranian official said Tuesday. The first group of 120 is expected to arrive this week, following months of bilateral discussions.

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Spain: Valencia on alert for heavy rains and flooding

Spain's national weather agency lowered its rain alert level for the eastern region of Valencia on Tuesday, a day after downpours sparked fears of a repeat of last year's deadly floods. more than half a million students in Valencia had no lessons on Mond

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US government shutdown looms after no deal was reached between Trump and congressional leaders

The United States government was heading toward a shutdown on Tuesday, with funding expiring at midnight and Democrats and Republicans digging in on their respective demands. Story by Oliver Farry.

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How did Israelis react to Netanyahu's approval of Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan?

Israel's far-right finance minister slammed a peace plan unveiled by US Donald Trump and backed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a day earlier to end the nearly two-year war in Gaza. In a long post on X, Bezalel Smotrich called the plan "a resoundin

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Serbia arrests 11 people for placing pig heads at mosques in France

Serbian police have arrested 11 people suspected of placing pig heads outside mosques and targeting Jewish sites in and around Paris this month on the orders of a foreign intelligence service. As well as placing the pig heads outside at least nine mosque

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Following stunning victory, the real challenge now begins for Moldova’s pro-EU party: Governing

We find ourselves at a crossroads in Eastern Europe. Once perched in the dim shadow of empires and world powers, Moldova now finds itself front and center in the blinding light of history’s spotlight. The 2025 election delivered the unthinkable, a decisi

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Trump secures Netanyahu's agreement to Gaza deal but Hamas support in question

President Donald Trump secured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's backing on Monday for a U.S.-sponsored peace proposal to end a nearly two-year-old war in Gaza, but questions loomed over whether Hamas would accept the plan. Analysis by Douglas

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Live: Hamas deliberations on Trump’s Gaza plan could take 'several days', Palestinian source says

A Palestinian source close to Hamas said Tuesday the group is reviewing Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, warning deliberations could take days. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who had previously endorsed the plan, said Tuesday that Israeli fo

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Champions League: OM host Ajax to finally kickstart European season

Olympique de Marseille host Ajax Amsterdam in Champions League Matchday 2. Marseille want to confirm their good form in Europe.

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Russian drone strike kills family of four in Ukraine's Sumy region

A Russian overnight drone strike killed a couple and their two young children in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, officials said Tuesday, as Moscow reported repelling a “massive” Ukrainian drone attack on its southern Volgograd region.

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Trump, Hegseth to address top US commanders at secretive Quantico meeting

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth hastily summoned hundreds of military commanders to Quantico for an in-person meeting Tuesday, with President Donald Trump also set to speak. The Pentagon gave no official reason for the gathering, fuelling speculation o

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Netanyahu supports Trump's Gaza plan, but Hamas has yet to agree

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday backed Trump's plan to end the devastating nearly two-year long conflict in Gaza. However, it remains uncertain whether the ceasefire plan will be accepted by Hamas, which must now decide whether to dis

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YouTube to pay $22 million in settlement with Trump over account suspension

YouTube agreed to pay $22 million to settle US President Donald Trump’s lawsuit over his post-Capitol riot suspension, according to a court filing Monday. The funds will go to a White House ballroom project, marking the latest Big Tech payout after platf

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George Clooney reacts to Donald Trump's 100% tariff on foreign movies

President Donald Trump says he will slap a 100% tax on movies made outside the United States — a vague directive aimed at protecting a business that America already dominates. American actor and filmmaker George Clooney reacted to the US president's deci

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Venezuela's Maduro ready to declare state of emergency over US 'aggression'

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Monday he is ready to declare a state of emergency over the threat of US "aggression," following a spate of deadly US strikes on suspected Venezuelan drug boats. US President Donald Trump has deployed eight warshi

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From prison to the Palme d'Or: Iran's Jafar Panahi on why every film is worth the risk

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been jailed, gone on hunger strike and even sold his house to pay bail – all for the right to make movies. After winning the Palme d'Or at Cannes and being selected to represent France at the Oscars, he's now releasing

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Venezuela's Maduro threatens to declare state of emergency over US boat attacks

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday threatened to declare a state of emergency in response to US attacks on suspected Venezuelan drug boats. Earlier in the day, his vice president said that Maduro had signed a decree increasing his authority in

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US government shutdown imminent after Trump meets with Democrats

Vice President JD Vance announced on Monday that the US government was "headed to a shutdown", amid a budget stand-off between Republicans and Democrats over health care tax breaks and spending in Congress. A wide range of services could be disrupted as

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Serbia arrests 11 accused of stirring Jewish-Muslim hate in France, Germany

Serbian police have arrested 11 people over hate-motivated acts in France and Germany, including defacing Jewish sites and placing pigs' heads near mosques, authorities said Monday. A twelfth suspect, "currently on the run", is accused of training the gr

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Pro-Russians allege ballot fraud in Moldova election

In the wake of Moldova's parliamentary election, which saw the ruling pro-Western party clinch a solid victory, some online are widely circulating footage they allege is proof voter fraud on the part of the ruling party. But as FRANCE 24's Charlotte Hugh

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Madagascar's president sacks government amid youth protests over water, power cuts

There were more protests in Madagascar on Monday, even as President Andry Rajoelina tried to quell popular outrage by firing the government. There have been days of unrest across the country over its crumbling infrastructure. On Monday, the UN estimated

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The key points: What's in Trump's plan to end Gaza war?

US President Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza calls for an immediate ceasefire in the ravaged Palestinian territory, the release of hostages within 72 hours, the disarmament of Hamas, and a gradual Israeli withdrawal. Other key points

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'A large defeat' for Moscow: Moldovan pro-EU party victorious despite Russian attempts to sway vote

Moldova's ruling party on Monday hailed its key election victory that keeps the ex-Soviet country on a pro-EU path despite what the government and its allies said was a massive attempt by Russia to sway the vote. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Boris Najman, Asso

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Gaming giant EA to be taken private in $55 billion deal

Electronic Arts, the company behind blockbuster video games such as the Sims and Madden NFL, has agreed to transfer ownership to a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's public investment fund PIF, US private equity firm Silver Lake and Jared Kushner's Affinit

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REPLAY: Trump and Netanyahu hold joint press conference at White House

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on September 21 they’ve agreed on a plan to end the war in Gaza, but it’s unclear whether Hamas will accept the terms.

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'Harsh' reactions in Israel as Netanyahu says he supports Trump Gaza plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said he supported US President Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza. The proposal and the news of Netanyahu's acceptance has provoked harsh reactions in Israel, as FRANCE 24's Jerusalem c

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🔴 Live: Trump, Netanyahu give joint press conference as White House releases Gaza peace plan

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Netanyahu under pressure to accept Trump plan for Gaza

So far, Benjamin Netanyahu has been able to avoid almost any concessions in his dealings with Donald Trump. Instead, despite growing global outrage over the demolition of Gaza, Washington has always put the onus squarely on Hamas to first release the Isr

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Afghanistan faces communications blackout after Taliban shut down internet

Taliban authorities on Monday imposed a nationwide shutdown of communications, weeks after they began shutting down high-speed internet in several provinces as part of a campaign to prevent "vice".

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Who was responsible for the 2009 Rio-Paris plane crash?

⚖️ An appeals trial of Air France and Airbus opened Monday over the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight that killed 228 people, the worst disaster in the French flag carrier's history. ✈️ On June 1, 2009, Air France flight AF447 from Rio de Janeiro to Par

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Serbia police arrest 11 people for placing pig heads outside French mosques

Police in Serbia on Monday arrested 11 people suspected of leaving pig heads outside several mosques in and around Paris earlier this month and defacing a Holocaust memorial. The interior ministry accused the suspects of "inciting hatred", citing the inv

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China: World's highest bridge opens to traffic

🇨🇳 World's highest bridge opens to traffic 🌉 The world's highest bridge opened to traffic in China, capping an engineering feat three years in the making and snatching the record from another bridge in the same province. ⛰️ The Huajiang Grand Canyon

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Title: India: Dozens dead, over 50 injured at actor-politician Vijay's rally

🇮🇳 At least 39 people were killed in a stampede during a rally for Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay in Karur, southern India. The state has ordered an inquiry and police have filed a criminal case against leaders of Vijay’s party.

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Messina bridge in Italy: Residents view project with skepticism

The planned Messina Bridge is once again stirring tensions, promises, and criticism in Italy. Designed to link Sicily to the mainland, the project sparks debates over costs, environmental risks, and social impact. Supporters see it as an engineering mile

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Rio-Paris 2009 crash: Appeals trial opens for Air France and Airbus

An appeals trial of Air France and Airbus opened Monday over the 2009 crash of Rio-Paris flight AF447 that killed 228 people. The Airbus A330 plunged into the Atlantic after pilots lost control, the worst disaster in the French flag carrier's history. Th

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Polar bears move into abandoned Soviet research station

🐻‍❄️ Polar bears have taken over an abandoned Soviet research station on Kolyuchin Island in Russia’s far northeast. 📸 Drone footage shows the bears roaming empty buildings, lounging in the Arctic sun and even snapping at the camera.

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China: World's highest bridge opens to traffic

🇨🇳 World's highest bridge opens to traffic 🌉 The world's highest bridge opened to traffic in China, capping an engineering feat three years in the making and snatching the record from another bridge in the same province. ⛰️ The Huajiang Grand Canyon

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Music show: Natalie Bergman on line dancing and writing herself an apology

If you're a fan of gospel, soul and folk with a vintage pop vibe, you'll love the work of Natalie Bergman, who has just released her second solo album "My Home Is Not In This World" on Jack White's Third Man Records. The record can be seen as a rebirth f

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Madagascar president sacks government after days of deadly unrest

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina said on Monday he was dissolving the government following days of youth-led protests over repeated water and power cuts in the Indian Ocean nation. The UN says at least 22 people have been killed and more than 100 i

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China: World's highest bridge opens to traffic

🇨🇳 World's highest bridge opens to traffic 🌉 The world's highest bridge opened to traffic in China, capping an engineering feat three years in the making and snatching the record from another bridge in the same province. ⛰️ The Huajiang Grand Canyon

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Israel and Palestinian Authority agree to back Trump's Gaza plan

US President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to release his 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza. Netanyahu backed the proposal, while the Palestinian Authority welcomed Trump's "sincere and determined efforts".

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Eggs, zoos and tech at the heart of France's food waste revolution

Every year, the world throws away 1 billion tonnes of food and households are responsible for 60 percent of it. As we mark the International Day of Awareness of Food Waste, FRANCE 24 is looking at solutions to curb the problem. Ordinary citizens, busines

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Moldova's elections closely watched by Brussels and EU

The Moldovan elections were closely watched by the European Union as well, as the tense vote was marked by a series of incidents and overshadowed by accusations of Russian interference. More from Dave Keating, France24 correspondent in Brussels.

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Trump and Netanyahu to hold decisive talks towards a Gaza peace deal

US President Donald Trump is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington on Monday to push a Gaza peace plan. Trump claims a breakthrough is near, but Netanyahu has vowed to continue the war and reject a Palestinian state. France2

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Romania reacts to Moldova’s pro-eu party results at election

Moldova’s ruling PAS party secured a clear lead over its pro-Russian rivals in a high-stakes parliamentary election, with final results on Monday placing the EU candidate country bordering Ukraine firmly on the path towards European integration. The tens

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Ukrainian journalist who was jailed by Russia wins Vaclav Havel rights prize

Maksym Butkevych, a Ukrainian journalist and human rights activist, has been awarded the 2025 Vaclav Havel human rights prize after being held prisoner by Russian forces for over a year. Butkevyc was released during a prisoner exchange in October 2024.

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Ukrainian soldier and poet Yaryna Chornohuz on life in the trenches

A Ukrainian soldier has spoken to FRANCE 24 about her life in the Ukrainian trenches, and why writing poetry has helped her get through the war. Yaryna Chornohuz's poetry book that she wrote on the front line won the Taras Shevchenko National Prize of Uk

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Airbus, Air France back on trial over doomed 2009 Rio flight

An appeals trial of Air France and Airbus opened Monday over the 2009 crash of Rio-Paris flight AF447 that killed 228 people. The Airbus A330 plunged into the Atlantic after pilots lost control, the worst disaster in the French flag carrier's history. Th

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Moldovan journalist infiltrates Russia's 'digital army': Papers react to crunch elections

PRESS REVIEW - Monday, September 29, 2025: First, Moldovan papers react to the country's parliamentary election results. Next, New York is getting ready for the last month of the mayoral race, as Eric Adams drops out. Also, a comedy festival in Saudi Ara

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Lufthansa announces plan to cut 4,000 jobs in bid to boost profitability

German airline giant Lufthansa says it will axe 4,000 positions by 2030, chasing higher profitability after a steep decline last year. But first: US Democrats try to save healthcare subsidies as a government shutdown looms. Plus, shares in Sony Financial

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Moldova’s pro-EU party wins pivotal election with more than 50% of vote

Moldova's ruling PAS party pulled comfortably ahead of its Russian-leaning rivals in a high-stakes parliamentary election as final results trickled in on Monday, leaving the EU candidate country that borders Ukraine on a path towards European integration

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