Over 800 killed, 2,500 injured in Afghanistan quake

• 10:46 AM

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One of Afghanistan's worst earthquakes killed more than 800 people and injured at least 2,800, authorities said on Monday, as helicopters ferried the wounded to hospital after they were plucked from the rubble of homes being combed for survivors. FRANCE

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France: Nationwide protests expected as anger builds over budget cuts

• 10:45 AM

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The 'Block Everything' movement is calling for a general strike on September 10, with protests expected across the country. Anger is growing over the Prime Minister's proposed austerity budget, especially plans to eliminate two public holidays. The unres

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Key budget vote set in France as political standoff drags on

• 10:42 AM

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French Prime Minister François Bayrou has called a high-stakes confidence vote for September 8, warning the nation's future is on the line. His €43.8 billion austerity plan includes cutting public holidays, freezing spending, and raising taxes—sparking f

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Pakistan's Karachi sees rise in bodyguards as private security business booms

• 10:23 AM

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In Karachi, Pakistan's economic capital and largest city, fear has become a commodity. In 2024, Forbes Advisor ranked Karachi as the second-most dangerous city in the world for tourists. Due to the ineffectiveness of law enforcement agencies in curbing t

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Pakistan’s Punjab hit by worst floods in history

• 10:01 AM

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Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province is facing the worst flooding in its history, with around 1.5 million people affected across thousands of villages in the northeast. Nationwide, over 850 people have died during this year’s monsoon season. The situation

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Papers go dark to protest killing of journalists in Gaza

• 9:59 AM

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PRESS REVIEW – Monday, September 1: Hundreds of publications black out their front pages to speak out against the killing of journalists in Gaza. But first: most French children go back to school, while others shelter from storm alerts. Also, The Washing

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Gaza reconstruction plan faces backlash over relocation clause

• 9:59 AM

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The Washington Post has released information from a prospectus outlining the Trump administration's proposed plans for post-war Gaza. The proposal suggests the voluntary relocation of residents during the reconstruction phase. While the plan has been wel

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Open letter: With the deaths of journalists in Gaza, press freedom is also being assassinated

• 9:33 AM

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"At the rate the Israeli army is killing journalists in the Gaza Strip, there will soon be no one left to inform you." The editorial committees of more than forty French media outlets, including FRANCE 24 and our sister network RFI, are signing on to the

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Germany's lithium boom sparks backlash from locals in mining areas

• 9:24 AM

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A rush for mineral wealth in eastern Germany has left residents fearful for their health and the environment. Also in this edition: China seeks to create an economic centre of gravity to rival the US, and France's embattled prime minister rejects a propo

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US children return to school under threat of gun violence

• 9:10 AM

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With back-to-school time in the US underway, bulletproof backpacks and ballistic gear are becoming more common on shopping lists following last week’s deadly Minnesota school shooting. Retailers are promoting these items heavily, while some parents are p

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Asian leaders attend China'a SCO summit

• 9:07 AM

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The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit began on Sunday in the northern port city of Tianjin, just days ahead of a major military parade in Beijing commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. On Monday, Presidents Xi Jinping and V

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Senior Hamas figure Abu Obeida killed in Gaza, says Israel

• 9:06 AM

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Israel claims to have killed Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for Hamas’ armed wing, in an airstrike on Gaza over the weekend. He is the latest high-ranking figure targeted as part of Israel’s ongoing efforts to dismantle Hamas’ military infrastructure. Char

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Iran-backed Houthis raid UN offices in Yemen, detain 11 employees

• 9:04 AM

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Iran-backed Houthis on Sunday raided offices of the United Nations’ food, health and children's agencies in Yemen’s capital, detaining several UN employees, officials said. The rebels tightened security across Sanaa following the Israeli killing of their

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Beijing to host massive military parade

• 8:58 AM

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In China, a major military parade will take place in Beijing on Wednesday, September 3, to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory over Japanese aggression. Amid rising global tensions, the Chinese government aims to showcase its power, preserve histori

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UK has a 'number of security concerns' associated with China's prospective mega-embassy in London

• 6:51 AM

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China's plan to build a mega-embassy near the Tower of London has been stalled for three years amid strong opposition from local residents, British lawmakers, and Hong Kong pro-democracy activists. Tensions have deepened over Beijing's refusal to explain

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Rescuers try to reach quake-hit areas in eastern Afghanistan

• 6:48 AM

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Rescuers on Monday struggled to reach remote areas struck by a 6.0 magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, says FRANCE 24's Shahzain Wahlah,reporting from Islamabad in neighbouring Pakistan.

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Afghanistan: More than 600 killed in earthquake, Taliban interior ministry says

• 6:29 AM

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Earthquake in eastern Afghanistan kills hundreds, destroys villages

• 6:18 AM

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A 6.0 magnitude earthquake centred near the bustling eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad late Sunday killed more than 800 people and injured around 2,500, according to the Taliban government's chief spokesman. The quake razed villages in the eastern provinc

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Lyon snatch last-gasp home victory over 10-man Marseille

• 5:54 AM

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With the help of Marseille's struggling defence, Lyon continued their winning streak in Ligue 1 by securing their third consecutive victory. “If we don't stay humble, it could come back to haunt us,” said OL captain Corentin Tolisso. Ahead of the interna

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Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of Ukrainian politician, Zelensky says

• 5:36 AM

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Ukrainian officials have arrested a suspect in the shooting death of former parliamentary speaker and prominent Maidan protest leader Andriy Parubiy, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced early Monday. While details of the suspect's identity were not re

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Xi slams 'bullying', Putin defends Ukraine invasion at China’s SCO summit

• 12:33 AM

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Opening the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin on Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping blasted the "bullying behaviour" of certain countries in a veiled reference to US President Donald Trump's tariff war. In his speech to the gath

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