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Exploring Mount Mulanje: Sacred Malawi site added to UNESCO World Heritage List

• Aug 28, 2025, 10:29 AM
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Mount Mulanje Cultural Landscape in southern Malawi has been officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, marking a significant milestone for one of Africa’s underrepresented sites. This recognition not only honours the mountain’s rich cultural and ecological significance but is also anticipated to greatly enhance eco-tourism and promote sustainable development in the region. France24 journalists T. Canetti, C. Dumay and S. Carstens explore the site in this report.

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PSG to face Barcelona and Bayern Munich in tough Champions League draw
• 5:16 PM
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Title-holders Paris Saint-Germain were handed a tough list of opponents in Thursday’s Champion's League draw, including Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Real Madrid will play Manchester City again and make a trip to Liverpool.
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UN Security Council votes to end peacekeeping force in Lebanon after 2026
• 4:56 PM
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Bowing to US and Israeli demands, the UN Security Council voted unanimously on Thursday to terminate the multinational peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon. The resolution gives the force, known as UNIFIL, a year starting on Dec. 31, 2026, to withdraw
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UNICEF says children face starvation and deadly violence in Sudan
• 3:40 PM
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After 500 days under siege, the city of Al Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur has become an epicentre of child suffering, with malnutrition, disease, and violence claiming young lives daily, UNICEF warned today. France24 spoke with the Chief of Communication
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Israel launches strikes on Houthi 'military target' in Yemeni capital Sanaa
• 3:37 PM
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Israeli forces "struck a Houthi terrorist regime military target" in the area of Sanaa in Yemen, a military statement said on Thursday. Israel's Channel 12, quoting an Israeli source, said senior Houthi political figures were targeted.
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Pakistan: Thousands evacuated as rescue, relief operations intensify
• 3:36 PM
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The Prime Minister travelled to the Punjab region of Pakistan on Thursday, where 250 thousand residents have been displaced by flash floods, destroying homes, crops, and livelihoods. 805 residents have been killed in heavy rainfall and floods since June
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Venezuela builds up border security in response to deployment of US warships
• 3:21 PM
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Venezuela on Monday announced the deployment of 15,000 troops to the Colombia border to fight drug trafficking amid accusations from Washington that Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is heading a cocaine-trafficking cartel. Three US warships have been
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Tie-break: Corporate France navigates uncertain times
• 3:16 PM
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This week, we are at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris – not for the French Open tennis tournament, but to meet business leaders who are gathered for the annual end-of-summer conference of Medef, France's largest employers' federation. This year's theme
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Deadly Russian strike hits central Kyiv
• 2:36 PM
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A “massive” Russian assault on Kyiv early Thursday resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people and left dozens more injured, according to Ukrainian officials. Powerful explosions rocked the Ukrainian capital during the night, illuminating the sky and se
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Israeli Defence Forces push further into Gaza City
• 2:34 PM
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At least 32 people were killed and more than 100 injured on Saturday morning when Israeli troops opened fire on crowds of Palestinians seeking food from two aid distribution hubs in southern Gaza, according to witnesses and hospital officials. Israeli de
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Russia strikes hit the heart of Ukraine: At least 17 killed, including four children
• 2:11 PM
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A “massive” Russian assault on Kyiv early Thursday resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people and left dozens more injured, according to Ukrainian officials. Powerful explosions rocked the Ukrainian capital during the night, illuminating the sky and se
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Swimming in Paris's River Seine: Water you waiting for?
• 2:08 PM
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As Paris announces it is extending the swimming season in the River Seine, FRANCE 24's Solange Mougin tells us what it was like to take a dip in the iconic French river. We also find out why only two out of the three swimming sites will be extended into
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2,000 children in France are experiencing homelessness
• 2:06 PM
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More than 2,000 children are sleeping on the streets of France as the 2025 school year begins, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) said Thursday. Data have increased by 30% since 2022. Caroline Baum reports.
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French PM Bayrou addresses MEDEF and seeks to reassure investors
• 1:57 PM
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François Bayrou, who now says he is open to “any necessary negotiations” on the budget if he secures a vote of confidence in the National Assembly, will have on Thursday, in front of the Medef, a fourth opportunity in as many days to publicly address the
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Paris neighbourhoods: Exploring the dynamic 19th arrondissement
• 1:46 PM
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In this edition of French Connections Plus, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in one of the fastest-growing districts in the capital: the 19th. Located in the northeastern part of Paris, you’d be forgiven if yo
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Iran warns return of sanctions will ‘seriously undermine’ cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog
• 1:44 PM
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Iran said the decision by Britain, France and Germany to launch a 30-day process to reimpose UN sanctions over its nuclear programme  was a “provocative and unnecessary escalation” that would undermine the ongoing process of cooperation between Iran and
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UN experts decry 'enforced disappearances' of Gazans at food aid sites
• 1:40 PM
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UN rights experts on Thursday expressed alarm at reports of “enforced disappearances” of starving Palestinians seeking food in Gaza. The seven independent experts said in a statement they had received reports that a number of individuals, including one c
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Venezuela builds up border security in response to deployment of US warships
• 1:30 PM
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Venezuela on Monday announced the deployment of 15,000 troops to the Colombia border to fight drug trafficking amid accusations from Washington that Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is heading a cocaine-trafficking cartel. Three US warships have bee
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George Clooney, Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton in Venice for the Mostra
• 1:20 PM
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In this edition of arts24 with Eve Jackson, dive into the dazzling opening night of the Venice Film Festival. From Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton to George Clooney and Heidi Klum, we take you inside the star-studded red carpet moments. Also on the prog
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EU leaders urge Moldova to steer clear of Russia
• 1:19 PM
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Europe's three musketeers touched down in Chisinau this Wednesday to urge Moldovans not to turn away from Europe in their upcoming parliamentary election. Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and Donald Tusk met for talks with President Maia Sandu... amid acc
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Russians face fuel shortages while Ukrainian drones target Moscow’s refining capacity
• 1:17 PM
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Ukraine has significantly intensified its attacks against Russia's energy sector over the past few weeks, managing to disrupt oil refining capacity, weakening Moscow’s war economy. Bryan Quinn reports.
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In Canada, NGO Rainbow Railroad sees rise in LGBT asylum requests from US
• 10:52 AM
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Many people from LGBT minorities who are persecuted in their own countries have found refuge in Canada. The NGO Rainbow Railroad, which supports threatened sexual and gender minorities around the world, helps them settle there. Since the beginning of the
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US health agency’s Susan Monarez fired
• 10:37 AM
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Health scientist and longtime civil servant Susan Monarez was fired from her short-lived role as head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the White House confirmed Wednesday. Monarez said she had refused to sign off on what she de
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The Bright Side: Retired metalworker builds 30-metre-high Eiffel Tower replica
• 10:34 AM
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A grandfather and grandson duo, Jean-Claude Fassler, 77, and Kilian Antenat, 22, have spent eight years crafting a 1/10 scale replica of the Eiffel Tower in their garden, faithfully recreating Gustave Eiffel’s original 1889 design in its authentic red co
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Denmark summons US envoy over suspected influence operations in Greenland
• 10:32 AM
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Denmark has summoned the US chargé d’affaires for talks following intelligence reports that American citizens have been involved in covert influence operations in Greenland, the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The move came after Denmark’s natio
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Exploring Mount Mulanje: Sacred Malawi site added to UNESCO World Heritage List
• 10:29 AM
1 min
Mount Mulanje Cultural Landscape in southern Malawi has been officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, marking a significant milestone for one of Africa’s underrepresented sites. This recognition not only honours the mountain’s rich cultural an
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Deadly Russian strikes pound Ukraine's capital Kyiv overnight
• 10:17 AM
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🔴A “massive” #Russian attack on #Kyiv early Thursday killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens more, Ukrainian authorities said.
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'Absolutely no need' to send National Guard to DC or LA, historian says
• 10:17 AM
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US President Donald Trump is facing sharp criticism from Democrats, who accuse him of pushing the limits of presidential power. The latest flashpoint is Trump's deployment of the National Guard to tackle crime in Washington DC and now he's warning Chicag
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Papers on famine in Gaza: 'Children forget the colours of food'
• 10:07 AM
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PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, August 28: As famine in Gaza continues to make headlines, The Atlantic has a long read on families and their survival. But first, French papers discuss Prime Minister François Bayrou's looming confidence vote. Also, Denmark apolo
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Swiss supreme court rejects Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan's rape conviction appeal
• 9:55 AM
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Switzerland’s supreme court said Thursday it had rejected an appeal by Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan of his conviction last year for “rape and sexual coercion” of a woman in a Geneva hotel 17 years ago. Lawyers for Ramadan, a former Oxford University pro
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French far right rejects compromise deal to save PM Bayrou's government
• 9:52 AM
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France's far-right National Rally party on Thursday said it would not be making a deal with embattled Prime Minister François Bayrou to prop up his government. Bayrou called for a confidence vote in his own government for September 8 despite strong signa
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Argentina's Milei pelted with stones while campaigning amid corruption scandal
• 9:40 AM
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Argentine President Javier Milei was pelted with stones by protesters near Buenos Aires on Wednesday while campaigning amid a corruption scandal, AFP reported. His motorcade was attacked but Milei was unhurt and swiftly evacuated by security, presidentia
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Community grieves after two children shot dead in a Church in Minnesota
• 9:38 AM
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A shooter opened fire through the windows of a church in Minneapolis on Wednesday, tragically killing two children. Fourteen other children and three elderly parishioners were also injured during the first week of classes at Annunciation Catholic School.
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Denmark summons US diplomat over Greenland ‘influence’ attempts
• 9:36 AM
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Denmark has summoned the US chargé d’affaires for talks following intelligence reports that American citizens have been involved in covert influence operations in Greenland, the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The move came after Denmark’s natio
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The Argentine hunt for a painting stolen by the Nazis 80 years ago
• 9:33 AM
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Argentine police are investigating a painting stolen by the Nazis over 80 years ago after it was spotted in a photo on a real estate agent’s for-sale notice, though efforts to recover the masterpiece have so far been unsuccessful. The investigation is be
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UN Security Council affirms Gaza famine is manmade
• 9:31 AM
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United Nations officials and aid agencies have warned that famine in Gaza is no longer a looming threat but a present reality, with children increasingly dying of hunger as Israel’s ongoing siege and bombardment continue to obstruct vital humanitarian ai
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Israeli troops have described the evacuation as inevitable as they advance towards Gaza City
• 9:29 AM
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Israeli and US officials met in Washington on Wednesday to discuss post-war Gaza, as Israel’s military warned that evacuation of Gaza City was “inevitable” ahead of a new offensive. Anger mounted after a double strike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital that kille
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Nvidia results show sustained AI boom, but China woes persist
• 9:16 AM
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US AI chipmaker Nvidia, the world's most valuable company, posted record $46 billion sales in the latest quarter, showing strong demand from clients like OpenAI, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and Meta. However, the company's lack of shipments of chips to C
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Germany to boost military with new voluntary service bill
• 8:55 AM
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Amid rising concerns over the threat from Russia and in response to new NATO obligations, the German government is aiming to reverse the Bundeswehr’s long-standing recruitment shortfall. On Wednesday, the Cabinet approved an ambitious plan to expand the
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Russia strikes the heart of Ukraine: At least 12 killed in mass drone and missile attack on Kyiv
• 8:48 AM
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A “massive” Russian assault on Kyiv early Thursday resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people and left dozens more injured, according to Ukrainian officials. Powerful explosions rocked the Ukrainian capital during the night, illuminating the sky and se
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Massive Russian strikes pound Ukraine’s capital Kyiv overnight
• 8:42 AM
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A “massive” Russian attack on Kyiv early Thursday killed at least 12 people and wounded dozens more, Ukrainian authorities said. Powerful explosions shook the Ukrainian capital overnight, lighting up the sky and leaving a column of smoke as emergency cre
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'They had no time to take shelter': At least 12 people killed by Russian strikes on Kyiv
• 8:03 AM
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FRANCE 24's Kyiv correspondent Emmanuelle Chaze reports from the Ukrainian capital, where Russian missiles hammered seven districts across the city. The strikes killed at least 12 people and wounded dozens more, local authorities said.
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PSG keen to defend their crown as Europe awaits Champions League draw
• 6:34 AM
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Europe is holding its breath ahead of the Champions League draw Thursday, with defending champions Paris Saint-Germain eager to make history by becoming the second team after Real Madrid to retain their trophy. 
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US Open: Djokovic and Fritz fight back to win
• 5:40 AM
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The 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic appeared subdued in the early stages of his US Open match before powering through to a 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 6-3 6-1 win against qualifier Zachary Svajda. Meanwhile, fourth-seeded Taylor Fritz lost his first set aga
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Deadly Russian strikes pound Ukraine’s capital Kyiv overnight
• 3:44 AM
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A “massive” Russian attack on Kyiv early Thursday killed at least 15 people and wounded dozens more, Ukrainian authorities said. Powerful explosions shook the Ukrainian capital overnight, lighting up the sky and leaving a column of smoke as emergency cre
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White House fires US health agency chief after vaccine standoff
• 3:43 AM
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Health scientist and longtime civil servant Susan Monarez was fired from her short-lived role as head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the White House confirmed Wednesday. Monarez said she had refused to sign off on what she de
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Gaza: Donald Trump holds post-war Gaza policy meeting with Blair and Kushner
• 2:28 AM
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Israeli and US officials met in Washington on Wednesday to discuss post-war Gaza, as Israel’s military warned that evacuation of Gaza City was “inevitable” ahead of a new offensive. Anger mounted over a double strike on Nasser Hospital that killed 22, in
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Teen shooter of slain Colombian presidential hopeful sentenced to 7 years
• 2:24 AM
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A 15-year-old who shot Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe during a June campaign event in Bogota, leading to Uribe’s death in August, was sentenced Wednesday to seven years in juvenile detention, prosecutors said. The teenager will remain in a
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Iran says IAEA inspectors’ return does not indicate full nuclear cooperation
• 1:45 AM
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Iran said Wednesday that the return of IAEA did not mark a full resumption of cooperation, which it halted in June after Israeli and US attacks. Inspectors began work at Bushehr nuclear site in southwestern Iran, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said, the first
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Paris extends river swimming season as turnout nears 100,000
• 12:53 AM
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Nearly 100,000 people have taken a dip at three River Seine bathing sites in Paris since their July opening, with authorities extending the swimming season, the city's mayor said on Wednesday, August 27. Caroline Baum reports.
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Minneapolis catholic school shooting: 2 children killed and 17 injured
• 12:50 AM
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A shooter opened fire through the windows of a church in Minneapolis on Wednesday, tragically killing two children. Fourteen other children and three elderly parishioners were also injured during the first week of classes at Annunciation Catholic School.
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Minneapolis Catholic school shooting leaves 2 children dead and 17 others injured
• 12:40 AM
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A shooter opened fire through the windows of a church in Minneapolis on Wednesday, tragically killing two children. Fourteen other children and three elderly parishioners were also injured during the first week of classes at Annunciation Catholic School.
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No, the UN did not say that 87% of Gaza's humanitarian aid is looted by Hamas
• 12:35 AM
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Pro-Israeli internet users claim that the UN has stated that 87 percent of humanitarian aid entering Gaza is being looted by Hamas. The UN has never made such a statement, and the claims likely stem from a misleading distortion of statistics published by
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Parents of French sports journalist imprisoned in Algeria slam ‘absurd’ charges
• 12:07 AM
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French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes should not be imprisoned to "settle political scores" between France and Algeria, his parents said. Gleizes was sentenced to seven years in prison in Algeria in June for "glorifying terrorism", a charge his par
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