Boots on the ground to stop Putin? 26 states commit to Ukraine's post-war security

• 6:10 PM

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Security guarantees for Ukraine have been agreed at the Paris meeting of the Coalition of the Willing to help Ukraine in its existential fight against Vladimir Putin's Russia.

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Israel's army says it controls 40 percent of Gaza City

• 6:08 PM

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Israel's army Thursday claimed that it currently controls 40 percent of Gaza City, the besieged enclave's largest city. The news comes as Israel faces international condemnation and backlash for its decision to expand an ongoing offensive in the Palestin

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AI upscaling tool distorts Trump photo, fuelling speculation about his health

• 5:56 PM

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In early September, a photo “enhanced” by an artificial intelligence tool made it seem as though Donald Trump's face had changed. In reality, it was a poor modification generated by an upscaling process, a technique intended to improve image quality but

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Trump’s assault on federal worker union rights is just the beginning

• 5:19 PM

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Since returning to office, US President Donald Trump has signed executive orders stripping more than a million federal workers of their right to collective bargaining – a move that unions warn likely heralds a similar assault on workers employed in the p

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DR Congo declares new Ebola outbreak as death toll reaches 15

• 4:34 PM

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DR Congo has declared a new Ebola outbreak in Kasai province, with 15 confirmed deaths since late August. The country's health ministry confirmed 28 suspected cases, including a pregnant woman as the first reported patient. This marks the country’s 16th

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French authorities detain seven over cryptocurrency-linked kidnapping of Swiss man

• 3:53 PM

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French police have detained seven suspects in the case of a kidnapped 20-year-old Swiss citizen in a major operation in the southeastern city of Valence. The incident highlights a growing trend of abductions and ransom demands targeting wealthy individua

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26 nations pledge post-war security support for Ukraine, Macron says

• 3:47 PM

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French President Emmanuel Macron announced that 26 countries have pledged post-war military support to Ukraine after any ceasefire deal with Russia. Macron said the planned deployments aim to ensure security, not provoke conflict. With US backing expecte

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French Socialists confirm will vote against PM in no-confidence motion

• 3:28 PM

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Last-ditch talks between French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou and party leaders from across the political spectrum have now finished without any breakthrough, all but sealing Bayrou's fate of losing a confidence vote next week. This morning the Socialis

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Europe’s security impacts the US: EU holding on to hope Trump won’t ‘sell Ukraine down the river’

• 3:18 PM

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French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the twenty-six countries who have signed up to contribute to Ukraine's security after any ceasefire or peace deal with Russia. Meanwhile, Macron assures that the United States have been clear on their will t

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Macron says 26 countries offer to participate in Ukraine post-war security

• 3:16 PM

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Twenty-six countries have signed up to contribute to Ukraine's security after any ceasefire or peace deal with Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday. "We have today 26 countries who have formally committed -- some others have not yet tak

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REPLAY: Macron, Zelensky hold joint press conference on Ukraine security

• 3:14 PM

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said that 26 countries have committed to deploy troops in Ukraine as a “reassurance force” after any ceasefire deal ending the war. Macron was speaking at a joint press conference in Paris following a meeting

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Ukraine's digital front lines: Startups on bleeding edge of military tech

• 2:53 PM

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This week we zero in on the military tech sector in Ukraine with our correspondent Gulliver Cragg and Kateryna Bondar, a fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington. Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022,

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Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies at 91

• 2:52 PM

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Italian designer Giorgio Armani, one of the biggest names in the world of fashion has died at the age of 91, the company that he founded and led for five decades said on Thursday.

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Argentina recovers long-lost Italian painting looted by Nazis during WWII

• 2:49 PM

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An Argentine federal court announced Wednesday that authorities had recovered the long-lost “Portrait of a Lady,” an 18th-century work by the Italian painter Giuseppe Ghislandi that was looted by the Nazis in World War II. Before the presentation of the

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Netanyahu calls Israelis protesting Gaza war ‘fascists’

• 2:31 PM

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Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hit out at protesters demanding an end to the war in Gaza -- calling them “fascists”. As families of the remaining Israeli hostages held by Hamas rallied near his home, Netanyahu claimed the ongoing mass demo

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Russian forces advance in Ukraine but at heavy cost

• 2:29 PM

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As European leaders meet in Paris in a fresh bid to pressure Russia to move towards a ceasefire in Ukraine, Russian forces are continuing their advance in Ukraine’s east, gaining more territory every day. But it is coming at a heavy cost, with independen

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'Highly unusual': Normally anti-drug operations involve international cooperation

• 2:26 PM

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President Donald Trump justified the lethal military strike that his administration said was carried out against a Venezuelan gang as a necessary effort by the United States to send an unmistakable message to Latin American cartels. Meanwhile, the Venezu

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Between memory and silence: The journey of Cambodian refugees in France

• 1:55 PM

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The fall of Phnom Penh to the Khmer Rouge in 1975 was the beginning of a genocide that would claim up to 2 million lives. Among the hundreds of thousands of Cambodians who fled the horror, many found refuge in France. But 50 years on, what remains of the

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Death toll rises in Lisbon funicular crash as investigators search for a cause

• 1:44 PM

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The death toll in the crash of a Lisbon funicular popular with tourists rose to 17 on Thursday after two people died from their injuries while receiving hospital care, an emergency services official said. The cause of the derailment remained unclear and

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French Socialists pledge tax hikes on super rich if they take power

• 1:42 PM

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France's Socialist Party said on Thursday it will raise taxes on the super rich and reject austerity if it takes the reins of power after the expected fall of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou next week. Opposition parties have said they will vote against B

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Zelensky meets European leaders in Paris over Ukraine security guarantees

• 1:40 PM

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European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were meeting in Paris on Thursday to agree security guarantees for Kyiv in the event of a peace accord with Russia to end the three-and-a-half-year war sparked by Moscow's 2022 invasion. The gua

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C'est la rentrée! Exploring France's post-summer renaissance

• 1:30 PM

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This week on French Connections we explore "la rentrée", the renaissance that takes place after France's summer shutdown. Children return to school, politicians scheme about the year to come and people get back to work. While some experience a "rentrée b

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Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies aged 91

• 1:16 PM

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Italian fashion designer Giorgio Amani died Thursday at the 91, his eponymous fashion house announced. Credited for inventing red-carpet fashion, Armani, who had become a household name, rose to fame after founding his label in 1975.

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A boy at all costs: The business of gender selection in Egypt

• 11:18 AM

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All over Egypt, clinics offering couples the option to choose the sex of their future child operate openly. Having at least one son is still considered essential by many Egyptians, especially in villages. While this practice is strictly prohibited across

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Indonesian president faces continued nationwide strikes over inequality

• 11:02 AM

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PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, September 4: Indonesia's president continues to face nationwide protests over a government priviledge scandal. But first: the international press continue to focus on China and President Xi Jinping's elaborate Victory Day celebra

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Darth Vader’s light saber among movie memorabilia on sale at LA auction

• 11:00 AM

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Around 1,000 props from some of the most popular movies and TV shows ever made are going up for sale at an auction in LA this week. They include the glasses worn by Daniel Radcliffe in the first Harry Potter film and the light saber used by Darth Vader i

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Trump administration unlawfully cut Harvard's funding, US judge rules

• 10:58 AM

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A federal judge on Wednesday ruled that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration unlawfully terminated about $2.2 billion in grants awarded to Harvard University and can no longer cut off research funding to the prestigious Ivy League school. The dec

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Google faces fresh fines over privacy issues in US and France

• 10:18 AM

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US internet search giant Google was ordered by a US federal jury on Wednesday to pay about $425 million for gathering information from smartphone app use even after people had opted for privacy settings. On the same day, France's government watchdog for

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Plan to turn legendary Istanbul train station into arts centre prompts backlash

• 10:09 AM

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It is one of the most beautiful and oldest train stations in Turkey. Haydarpasa Station is struggling to find a new life. After the fire that devastated it in 2010, rehabilitation projects are multiplying, but they are not always supported by the local p

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'Anybody could board': Mixed reactions as Italy eases air travel restrictions

• 10:08 AM

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Whilst many European airports are increasing security measures, in Italy, efforts are being made to relax the rules. Since the summer, new technology has improved the traveler experience, making it faster and more efficient. Our correspondent in Italy, N

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Chaos at Spanish Vuelta cycling race as pro-Palestinian protests disrupt stage

• 10:07 AM

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The 11th stage of the Vuelta a Espana cycling race was shortened on Wednesday after pro-Palestinian protesters tried to burst onto the course near the finish line in Bilbao, sparking calls for the Israeli team's withdrawal.

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What to know about the deadly streetcar derailment in Lisbon

• 10:07 AM

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At least 16 people were killed and a further five were seriously injured when Lisbon’s historic Elevador da Gloria streetcar derailed on Wednesday evening, emergency services confirmed. Portuguese authorities said the country would observe a national day

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Ukraine seeks security guarantees at 'coalition of the willing' meeting in Paris

• 10:03 AM

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Some 30 Western leaders were holding talks in Paris on Thursday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over security guarantees for Kyiv in the event of a peace deal with Russia, hoping to do enough to persuade the United States to back their effort

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Europe 'ready' to offer security guarantees as Zelensky meets leaders in Paris

• 10:01 AM

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European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are to meet in Paris on Thursday in a new effort to pile pressure on Vladimir Putin after he vowed Russia will fight on in Ukraine if no peace deal is reached. France 24's senior reporter Cather

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Death toll in Lisbon funicular crash rises to 17

• 10:00 AM

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The death toll in the Lisbon funicular crash has risen to 17, an emergency services official said Thursday. Two of the injured died overnight in a hospital, Margarida Castro Martins, head of Lisbon’s Civil Protection Agency, told reporters. France 24's S

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Florida set to become first state to scrap all vaccine mandates

• 9:43 AM

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A top health official in Florida vowed Wednesday to end all vaccine mandates in the state, including school requirements, likening the measure to prevent childhood diseases to "slavery." The announcement comes as vaccine-skeptic federal Health Secretary

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Brazil's institutions are strong, public service is a 'prestigious and stable' career

• 9:26 AM

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Brazil's Supreme Court vowed not to bend to pressure from Washington in deciding the fate of far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro, a Donald Trump ally on trial for allegedly plotting a coup. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24'

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French women’s boxing team denied entry to world championships after late gender test results

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The French women's boxing team have been barred from competing at the World Championships in Liverpool after the results of their mandatory gender tests were not delivered on time, the French Boxing Federation (FFBoxe) said Thursday. World Boxing announc

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Lisbon 'in shock' after deadly funicular crash

• 8:50 AM

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Portugal held a day of national mourning on Thursday after a funicular train derailed in Lisbon, killing at least 15 people in one of the capital's most popular tourist spots. With the wreckage of the crash still visible on the city’s streets Thursday mo

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Portugal holds day of mourning after deadly Lisbon funicular crash

• 8:33 AM

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Portugal declared a day of mourning on Thursday after at least 17 people were killed when Lisbon's Gloria funicular derailed near one of the city’s busiest tourist spots. Lisbon prosecutors said they were launching an investigation into the accident's ci

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Strike on Venezuelan boat 'completely outside the norms of traditional drug interdiction of US govt'

• 7:59 AM

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Is the Trump administration pursuing regime change in Venezuela? Dr. Christopher Sabatini, Senior Fellow for Latin America at Chatham House, doesn’t mince words. In this interview, he questions the logic behind the deployment of eight ships and 4,500 per

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'Alternative great power: China's 'very effective military machine' striving to be world-class

• 7:54 AM

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Through its use of military pageantry, China aims to project itself as a non-Western great power on the global stage, explains Alessio Patalano, Military Historian, Author, and Professor of War & Strategy in East Asia in the Department of War Studies, an

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2026 World Cup qualifiers: France begin their quest for a third star

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France continue their preparation for their first 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Ukraine on Friday. The 2022 World Cup runners-up will also face Iceland on Tuesday. Ousmane Dembélé trained separately again due to a hamstring injury.

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Portugal holds day of mourning for 17 people killed in Lisbon funicular crash

• 5:17 AM

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Portugal declared a day of mourning on Thursday after the yellow Gloria funicular in Lisbon derailed, killing at least 17 people and injuring 21 near one of the city’s busiest tourist spots. Lisbon prosecutors said they were launching an investigation in

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In a 'hot mic' moment, Xi and Putin contemplate immortality and organ transplants

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin were overheard Wednesday musing about life-extending organ transplants and the possibility of immortality. The discussion was captured by state media microphones before Beijing's massive m

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Zelensky to meet European allies in Paris as Putin vows to press on in Ukraine

• 3:34 AM

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European leaders will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on Thursday in a bid to ramp up pressure on Vladimir Putin, who vowed Russia would keep fighting if no peace deal emerges. 

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Zelensky meets European leaders in Paris after Putin vows to continue Ukraine war

• 2:57 AM

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European leaders held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on Thursday in a renewed push to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin after he vowed to continue his war in Ukraine unless a peace deal is reached. Western frustration

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Florida set to become first US state to ban all childhood vaccine mandates

• 1:53 AM

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Florida plans to scrap vaccine mandates, becoming the first US state to end long-standing requirements protecting schoolchildren and adults from infectious diseases. State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced the move Wednesday, denouncing existing ru

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Tears and applause: Gaza tragedy recreated in film that stuns Venice

• 12:59 AM

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In this episode of arts24, we begin at the Venice Film Festival, where a harrowing film about a five-year-old girl killed during an Israeli assault on Gaza, entitled "The Voice of Hind Rajab", received a 23-minute standing ovation. Directed by Tunisian f

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French 'national treasures' worth €9.5 million stolen from Limoges museum

• 12:41 AM

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Two Chinese trays and a vase considered “national treasures” were stolen overnight from Wednesday to Thursday from the Adrien Dubouché National Museum in the central French city of Limoges. The museum, which has a rich collection of porcelain, suffered l

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Photojournalist Salwan Georges on capturing the fall of Syria's Assad

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The people of Syria had almost lost hope before the sudden fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad, so today "hope is a new thing for them". That's the sentiment of an Iraqi-born internationally recognised photojournalist who grew up in Syria and returned there

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Gretchen Rubin on the keys to adulthood and better living

• 12:20 AM

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In this edition of Entre Nous we speak to author Gretchen Rubin. Her latest book "Secrets of Adulthood" came out earlier this year. The number one New York Times bestselling author of "The Happiness Project" and "Better Than Before" also hosts the "Happi

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Afghanistan earthquake death toll tops 2,200, rescue efforts 'still ongoing'

• 12:10 AM

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The death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan over the weekend has risen to more than 2,200, officials said Thursday. The deadliest quake to hit the country in decades has also stymied the emergency response as the cash-s

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US judge overturns Trump’s Harvard research funding freeze

• 12:06 AM

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A US judge on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to reverse funding cuts to Harvard University, which froze more than $2 billion. The cuts were imposed over allegations of antisemitism and bias at the Ivy League school, sparking a legal battle ov

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