Majority on Brazil's Supreme Court votes to convict Bolsonaro in coup trial

• 8:16 PM

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Brazil's Supreme Court on Thursday reached the majority of three votes needed to convict firebrand ex-president Jair Bolsonaro of plotting a coup, making a lengthy prison sentence a near certainty. FRANCE 24's Tim Vickery reports from Rio de Janeiro.

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Ghana agrees to accept West Africans deported from the US

• 8:10 PM

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Fourteen West Africans who had been deported from the United States were received in Ghana before being sent on to their home countries. President John Mahama said that Ghana had agreed to accept West African nationals due to a regional visa-free agreeme

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Turning Point USA, the MAGA war machine founded by Charlie Kirk

• 8:01 PM

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Charlie Kirk, the far right activist who was killed at a college speaking engagement in Utah on Wednesday, was also the founder of Turning Point USA. FRANCE 24's Catherine Viette takes a closer look.

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'Social media executives purposely turning a blind eye' to platform harm, expert says

• 7:35 PM

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French lawmakers urged a social media ban for under-15s and "digital curfew" for older minors Thursday, with massively popular short video platform TikTok the focus of renewed harsh government scrutiny. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Haley Hinkle, Policy Counsel

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Majority of Brazil's Supreme Court finds ex-president Bolsonaro guilty on coup charges

• 7:12 PM

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A majority of judges in Brazil's Supreme Court on Thursday found former president Jair Bolsonaro guilty of potting a coup to remain in office despite his 2022 electoral defeat. His conviction will become final after a fifth judge renders a verdict, but a

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Brazil's Bolsonaro guilty of coup charges, court majority decides in landmark trial

• 7:09 PM

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Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was convicted by a Supreme Court majority on Thursday of plotting a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 election, a powerful blow to the populist far-right movement he created. The presumptive ruling by

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The rise of political violence in the United States

• 6:50 PM

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Experts who follow political violence in the US worry that the assassination of Charlie Kirk could spark widespread civil unrest. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis explains.

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'Netanyahu willing to risk his highest diplomatic achievement in order to keep his base'

• 6:35 PM

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FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem as the Israeli strikes on Doha are pushing Qatar to reconsider its role as mediator in the Gaza talks. She says that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems willing to risk his highest diplomati

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Strikes in Qatar: Netanyahu pushes the limits in Israel's war against Hamas

• 6:34 PM

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The unprecedented Israeli strikes against Hamas leaders in Qatar on Tuesday revealed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is willing to cross what were previously red lines in his mission to decapitate the Islamist movement. But there may be a

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FBI releases photos of person of interest in Charlie Kirk's shooting

• 6:32 PM

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The FBI released two photos of a person of interest in the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump who played an influential role in rallying young Republican voters. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland reports.

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The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: What response to pro-Trump icon's killing?

• 6:29 PM

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If Charlie Kirk wasn’t a household name internationally, he is now. Across the United States, flags at half mast on government buildings after an assassination that bears the markings of a professional hit job. It was president Trump himself who broke ne

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Qatar reconsidering its mediator role in Gaza ceasefire talks after Israel strikes Doha

• 6:19 PM

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “killed any hope” of releasing hostages still held in the Gaza Strip after Israel attacked Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar’s prime minister said on Thursday. The comments from Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Than

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France faces series of credit rating tests amid political chaos

• 6:10 PM

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France faces a series of credit rating tests, with political chaos raising the risk of a downgrade. US consumer prices rise at annual rate of 2.9% in August. Plus, the surge in Oracle's share price adds fuel to the AI boom debate.

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EU diplomat and opposition veteran among 52 political prisoners freed by Belarus

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Belarus on Thursday freed 52 political prisoners into neighbouring Lithuania following calls from US President Donald Trump for their release. Among those freed were an EU diplomat along with veteran dissident Mikola Statkevich, who was a 2010 presidenti

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South Sudan charges Vice President Riek Machar with murder and treason

• 4:07 PM

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South Sudan's Vice President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity for a deadly attack on a military base in March. South Sudan's government claims Machar ordered a militia known as the White Army to carry out the

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#Mexico: Massive gas truck #explosion in Mexico City

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A gas #truck #exploded when it overturned on a highway in #Mexico City on Wednesday, sending a massive fire ball and smoke billowing into the air and burning nearby cars. At least three people were killed and dozens injured.

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Young, evangelical and pro-Trump: Who was right-wing activist Charlie Kirk?

• 3:34 PM

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Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organisation Turning Point USA, was fatally shot at an event at a Utah college. Kirk was a top podcaster, culture warrior and ally of President Donald Trump. He led an effort to remake the GO

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'Lecornu speaks to everyone: Seasoned politician rooted in public service' on local, national level

• 3:23 PM

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France’s new Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has vowed a “profound break” from past politics as he takes on the daunting task of forming a government with enough parliamentary support to steer the country out of its political crisis. Among President M

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Israel strikes Qatar, but 'the true scandal is that the world is powerless': Lebanese PM

• 3:13 PM

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In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24 in Beirut, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned Tuesday's Israeli strikes on Qatar, saying "the true scandal is that the world is powerless". He also confirmed that the Lebanese army has three months to e

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#Gaza City: Israeli #strike hits residential building in refugee camp

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An Israeli #strike hit a residential building in a refugee camp in #Gaza City on Thursday, September 11, killing at least five people, according to medics. It was just the latest strike targeting a residential building in the city in recent days, which I

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Trump ‘threw gasoline on the fire’ amid growing political violence, expert says

• 2:54 PM

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Right-wing activist and close Trump ally Charlie Kirk was shot dead Wednesday during an event at a college in Utah. The assassination comes amid a surge in political violence across the United States. Todd Belt, professor and director of political manage

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Trump says to award killed right-wing activist with highest civilian honour

• 2:51 PM

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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump on Thursday marked 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks at a service at the Pentagon on Thursday. Trump announced that he will posthumously award the highest US civilian honour to right-wing activ

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Replay: Trump delivers 9/11 anniversary remarks at the Pentagon

• 2:49 PM

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Watch US President Donald Trump's remarks at the Pentagon marking the 9/11 anniversary here.

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Golshifteh Farahani: From arthouse cinema to Hollywood, a free voice for Iran

• 2:31 PM

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Born in Tehran and exiled in Paris, Golshifteh Farahani has become one of the faces of international cinema. At just 42, the Iranian actress has already appeared in more than 50 films in numerous languages. An outspoken artist and a strong voice for wome

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'Timestamp': A snapshot of school days amid war in Ukraine

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Filmmaker Kateryna Gornostai takes us to classrooms all over Ukraine in her latest documentary, as children and teenagers continue their education despite the ongoing Russian aggression. Amid the rubble and air raid sirens, "Timestamp" reveals the unwave

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The toughest job in France? Exploring the role of prime minister

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In this week's show we put the spotlight on how French institutions work, particularly the role of prime minister. Stuck between an all-powerful president pulling the strings, a turbulent parliament trying to topple you and critical media holding you acc

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French MPs urge social media ban for under-15s exposed to 'ocean of harmful content'

• 1:25 PM

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A French parliamentary report released on Thursday urged a social media ban for under-15s and a 10pm curfew for older teens in a bid to counter an "ocean of harmful content" online. Video platform TikTok came in for particular critisicm in the report due

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'Learn English with Maud': Instagram account helps French speakers perfect their skills

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How we learn a language has changed enormously since the days of Rosetta Stone CDs. Today, more and more people are learning through social media. Maud Vuaillat is the woman behind "English with Maud", a wildly popular Instagram account that 1.4 million

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Trump gives memorial speech as the US marks 24 years since 9/11 terrorist attacks

• 1:16 PM

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US President Donald Trump on Thursday spoke at a memorial event at the Pentagon marking 24 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks that claimed nearly 3,000 lives. During his speech, Trump said he would posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom

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French prosecutors say foreign nationals placed pig heads outside Paris mosques

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A police investigation showed foreign nationals placed the pig heads that were found outside at least nine mosques in and around Paris on Tuesday, the Paris Prosecutor's office said on Wednesday.

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'Disquiet in Poland': Parliament convenes emergency session following Russian drone incursions

• 1:01 PM

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The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting following what the Polish foreign ministry said was a Russian drone raid on its territory. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, François Picard welcomes Marcin Zaborowski, Policy Director

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Qatar PM accuses Netanyahu of sabotaging Gaza hostage talks after Doha strike

• 11:59 AM

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Qatar’s prime minister said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “killed any hope” of releasing hostages still held in the Gaza Strip after Israel attacked Hamas leaders in Doha. The comments from Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, ahead of a

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UK PM Starmer sacks ambassador to the US over links to Epstein

• 11:55 AM

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday fired the country's ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, over his links to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The moves comes in the wake of the publication this week of emails Mandelson se

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Shooter who killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk still at large

• 11:53 AM

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Authorities searched on Thursday for the shooter who with one gunshot from a distant rooftop killed conservative activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk as he spoke at a Utah college event. Police have arrested then released two men who do not appear to be

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Charlie Kirk: Trump's fiery far-right 'youth whisperer'

• 11:22 AM

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Far-right influencer and podcaster Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead on Wednesday, was a leading voice among pro-Trump youth in the US. He was also a sought-after spokesman on TV networks and right-wing youth conferences at US universities.

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Charlie #Kirk: Conservative influencer #shot dead at Utah event

• 10:54 AM

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US far-right activist and influencer #CharlieKirk, an influential ally of President Donald #Trump, was fatally #shot in the neck on Wednesday at an event at a Utah university. Videos posted to social media showed Kirk, 31, speaking into a microphone at t

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Will Charlie Kirk's death herald a new era of political violence in the US?

• 10:33 AM

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PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, September 11: Papers from across the political divide pay tribute to Charlie Kirk, the young US conservative leader who's been killed at a university in Utah. Also: Russian drones are fired into Poland, mark a turning point for N

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UK fires ambassador to US Peter ‘Prince of Darkness’ Mandelson over Epstein links

• 10:19 AM

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Dubbed the "Prince of Darkness" during his years as a media spin doctor, Peter Mandelson was appointed UK ambassador to the US in February. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday fired Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US due to "new information

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Prince Harry and King Charles have first meeting in over a year

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Britain’s Prince Harry joined his father, King Charles III, for tea on Wednesday at the monarch's London home, the first time they’ve met in well over a year. The two have been distant since Harry and his wife, Meghan, left royal life and moved to Califo

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Oracle co-founder Ellison briefly overtakes Musk as world's richest man

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Larry Ellison, the 81-year-old co-founder of US business software company Oracle, briefly became the world's richest man on Wednesday after shares in Oracle surged over 40 percent. The company is predicting that its cloud infrastructure business will gro

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'Disquiet in Poland': Parliament convenes emergency session following Russian drone incursions

• 9:30 AM

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The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting following what the Polish foreign ministry said was a Russian drone raid on its territory. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, François Picard welcomes Marcin Zaborowski, Policy Director

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New NASA findings hint at ancient life on Mars

• 9:18 AM

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NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life, scientists reported Wednesday. They stressed that in-depth analysis is needed of the sample gathered there by Perseveranc

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Nepal ex-chief justice tipped to lead transition as talks between army and demonstrators continue

• 9:16 AM

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Nepal's army will resume talks on Thursday with "Gen Z" protesters to decide a new interim leader for the Himalayan nation, an army spokesperson said, after angry demonstrations that killed 30 and forced the prime minister to resign. Meanwhile former chi

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Police clash with thousands protesting Macron across France

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A day of anti-government action across France on Wednesday saw streets choked with smoke, barricades in flames and volleys of tear gas as protesters denounced budget cuts and political turmoil. The nationwide “Block Everything” campaign presented a chall

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Russian drones shot down over Poland, NATO mulls ‘drone wall’

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Multiple Russian drones crossed into Poland in what European officials described Wednesday as a deliberate provocation, causing NATO to send fighter jets to shoot them down. Only four out of the ten drones were shot down, however, FRANCE 24's Dave Keatin

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Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's capital kill dozens

• 9:09 AM

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Israel launched another round of heavy airstrikes in Yemen on Wednesday, killing dozens just days after Houthi rebels carried out a drone attack that struck an Israeli airport. Most of the 35 people killed were in Sanaa, the capital, where a military hea

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Assassinated Trump ally a 'pivotal' figure in MAGA youth movement

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Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, who was assassinated Wednesday at a Utah college event, appealed to a “giant youth constituency” in the US, FRANCE 24’s Douglas Herbert said. Targeting younger generations, Kirk went to college campuses which he saw

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Conservative activist shot dead, manhunt on for suspect

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Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump who played an influential role in rallying young Republican voters, was shot and killed at a Utah college event in what the governor called a political assassination. A manhun

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Leaderless but determined: Youth-driven protests erupt amid deep distrust in Nepal’s ruling class

• 8:21 AM

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Nepal’s Gen Z–led protests have thrown support behind former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, urging her to take the helm as interim leader after deadly unrest forced the prime minister’s resignation. Karki, 73, who made history in 2016 as Nepal’s first fema

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Nepal deploys army as protesters look for interim leader

• 8:18 AM

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Nepal's army was set to resume talks on Thursday with "Gen Z" protesters to pick an interim leader for the Himalayan nation, an army spokesperson said, after angry demonstrations that killed 30 and forced the prime minister to resign.

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Israeli air strikes on Yemen kill at least 35, Houthi officials say

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Israeli strikes in Yemen killed at least 35 people and wounded more than 130 others, the Houthi-run health ministry said Wednesday. The Israeli military on Thursday said it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, where Houthi rebels have regularly launch

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'I only wanted to join Marseille,' says France's Pavard on his new club

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Inter Milan defender Benjamin Pavard has made his Ligue 1 return. The Frenchman has been loaned to Marseille for one season. Meanwhile, Marseille are trying to restore order to a dressing room that has been troubled and turbulent since the start of the s

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Brazil Supreme Court justice votes to annul Bolsonaro case, breaking with two peers

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A Brazilian judge voted on Wednesday to acquit former president Jair Bolsonaro of an alleged coup attempt and annul his trial over jurisdiction. Justice Luiz Fux disagreed with his two peers on the five-justice panel, shifting all eyes on the last two ju

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The Bright Side: Oldest organ, brought from France to Jerusalem during Crusades, rings again

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For 800 years, the oldest organ in Christendom, which was brought from France to Jerusalem during the Crusades, was silent. The 11th century organ was excavated in 1906 and more than a century later, a careful restoration has enabled the ancient instrume

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Cuba suffers fifth nationwide blackout in a year as crisis deepens

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Cubans were left in the dark Wednesday after the island endured its fifth nationwide power outage in a year, the latest blow in the country’s worst economic crisis in decades, triggered by the shutdown of its largest thermoelectric plant.

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S. Koreans detained in US raid set to return, Seoul warns of chilling effect on investments

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The process of releasing hundreds of South Korean workers detained in a US immigration crackdown on a Georgia Hyundai plant was under way, officials in Seoul said Thursday. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung called the raid "bewildering" and noted it c

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Ghana agrees to take in West Africans deported by United States

• 2:36 AM

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Ghanaian President John Mahama said Wednesday his country has begun accepting West Africans expelled from the United States under Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, part of a controversial policy that sends deportees to third countries where many have

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Investigation underway after shooting of far-right activist Charlie Kirk

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Investigators are still looking for a suspect in the deadly shooting Wednesday of conservative figure and far-right activist Charlie Kirk. The shooting has drawn swift and bipartisan condemnation, with the governor of Utah calling it a "political assassi

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Nepal deploys army as protesters look for interim leader

• 1:30 AM

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Troops patrolled Kathmandu on Wednesday, ordering residents to stay home after two days of violent protests over a social media ban forced Nepal’s prime minister to resign, left 25 people dead, and pushed demonstrators to press the military for a transit

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'Reframing Blackness': Author Alayo Akinkugbe on rethinking art history

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The author of a new book that examines the role and under-representation of Black people in traditional Western art has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how her youth as often the only Black person in the room led her to the idea for the book. Alayo Akinkugbe w

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