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United Nations commission of inquiry accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza
• 3:23 PM
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A team of independent experts commissioned by the United Nations' Human Rights Council has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, issuing a report Tuesday that calls on the international community to end the genocide and take steps to puni
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West Bank: Palestinian farmers chased from their agricultural land
• 3:20 PM
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Now to the occupied West Bank, where Israel continues to eat away at Palestinian territory which Palestinians hope would one day, be part of a two-state solution. Palestinian farmers are confronting violence as they are chased from their agricultural lan
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Iran : Three years have gone since the death in custody of Mahsa Amini
• 3:13 PM
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Three years have gone by since a massive protest movement erupted in Iran following the death in custody of Mahsa Amini. Emerald Maxwell has more.
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Israel's military offensive in Gaza City: Thousands of residents flee
• 2:54 PM
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Israel launched its offensive in Gaza City on Tuesday, threatening to overwhelm a city already in ruins from nearly two years of raids and bombardment. Vehicles strapped with mattresses and other belongings clogged a coastal road as thousands of Palestin
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Elif Shafak: Fiction as a bridge across divides in a fractured world
• 2:17 PM
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In this episode of arts24, Eve Jackson sits down with one of the most celebrated British-Turkish novelists of our time, Elif Shafak. With over 20 books translated into more than 50 languages, Shafak believes fiction remains one of the last truly democrat
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Hollywood legend Robert Redford dies aged 89
• 2:05 PM
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Hollywood is mourning one of its greatest actors and directors. Robert Redford has died at the age of 89, leaving behind a monumental cinematic legacy. A big screen icon, he played unforgettable roles, from "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" to "Out of
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Secrets from a French kitchen with American chef Cat Bude
• 1:56 PM
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American chef, businesswoman and France transplant Cat Bude brings us recipes and stories inspired by her farm in Normandy. We find out more about her journey, told through food, anecdotes and good cooking.
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US President Donald Trump heads to the UK for a second state visit
• 1:48 PM
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Angela Diffley, our International Affairs Editor, has more.
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'Iran responded to peaceful quest for human rights, dignity with unprecedented violent crackdown'
• 1:39 PM
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This week marks the third anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini which sparked the youth-led Woman, Life, Freedom movement in Iran. In the face of injustice, Iranians across generations, especially women and minorities, rose up in a peaceful quest for h
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Venezuela: Trump says US struck another alleged drug vessel
• 1:18 PM
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Diplomatic tensions are rising between the #US and #Venezuela : Donald #Trump shared footage of a new US strike on a Venezuelan boat allegedly carrying drugs. Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro accused the US of carrying out a "military-style aggression".
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France repatriates women and children from Syrian camps for first time in two years
• 11:55 AM
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France repatriated three women and 10 children from Kurdish-run prisons in northeastern Syria on Tuesday, its first such operation in two years, anti-terror prosecutors said. The sensitive move comes as France faces mounting international pressure to rec
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US seeks to reassure allies Israel and Qatar amid escalating war in Gaza and diplomatic crisis
• 11:18 AM
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The Gulf states are calling on their close ally Washington to use its leverage to rein in Israel following unprecedented Israeli strikes on Hamas in Qatar. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is heading to Doha after meeting with Prime Minister
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Spanish government calls for sports ban on Israel, threatens to boycott Eurovision
• 10:51 AM
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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, September 16: We look at reactions from the Spanish press after the government calls for a sports and Eurovision boycott of Israel. Also, it's been three years since Mahsa Amini died at the hands of Iran's morality police – what h
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The United States decertifies Colombia as ally in drugs fight
• 10:42 AM
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The United States said Monday it has decertified Colombia as an ally in the fight against drugs, a decision that could cost Bogota hundreds of millions of dollars in US military support.
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Poland neutralizes drone over government sites, detains two Belarusians
• 10:38 AM
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Poland's State Protection Service (SOP) has neutralized a drone operating over sensitive government locations, including Parkowa Street and the Belweder Palace, said Prime Minister Donald Tusk on X, amid heightened regional tensions following recent airs
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‘Beginning of a major assault’: Israel bombards Gaza City after Rubio visit
• 10:36 AM
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Israel launched airstrikes across Gaza City early Tuesday in what appears to be the “beginning of a major assault”, FRANCE 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky said, citing images of “fireballs” as well as reports of Israeli tanks within the Strip’s biggest city.
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‘Dark woke’ Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom trolls Trump with AI satire
• 10:29 AM
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Memes, fake Time magazine covers... To take on US President Donald Trump on social media, California Governor Gavin Newsom imitates the president's outrageous communication style – even if it means producing fake AI-generated content in the name of satir
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'Gaza is burning': Israel bombards Gaza City overnight
• 10:26 AM
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Israel launched what one official described as the "main" phase of its military operation targeting Gaza City overnight between Monday and Tuesday.
This move came as a UN probe on Tuesday found that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza.
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Iranian regime's 'existential threat' not Israel, it comes from youth demanding fundamental changes
• 10:25 AM
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The Iranian regime faces an internal reckoning. Since the Woman, Life, Freedom protests, led largely by youth, demands for systemic change have only deepened. Brutal crackdowns, including mass arrests and executions, have failed to silence dissent. While
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Trump says the US targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela
• 10:18 AM
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President Donald Trump said the U.S. military on Monday again targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela, killing three aboard the vessel, and hinted that the military targeting of cartels could be further expanded.
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Spanish PM calls for Israel to be barred from international sport
• 10:10 AM
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"Our position is clear and categorical: as long as the barbarity continues, neither Russia nor Israel should participate in any international competition," said Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
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Donald Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis to combat crime
• 10:07 AM
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President Donald Trump signed an order Monday sending the National Guard into Memphis to combat crime, offering another major test of the limits of presidential power by using military force in American cities. Fraser Jackson has more.
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Trump's pressure campaign weighs on US Federal Reserve September meeting
• 10:04 AM
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A US court has ruled that Federal Reserve board governor Lisa Cook can stay in her job in spite of the president's attempts to fire her, meaning she should be able to attend the central bank's September meeting. Meanwhile, Trump appointee Stephen Miran h
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Israel military official says troops moving into centre of Gaza City
• 10:02 AM
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The Israeli military launched a ground assault on Gaza City overnight Tuesday, with troops advancing into the centre of Gaza's largest urban hub, a military official told journalists. Noga Tarnopolsky has more.
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Marco Rubio asks Qatar to stay as mediator after Israel strike
• 9:59 AM
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Qatar on Tuesday a week after an Israeli strike on the Gulf state targeting leaders of the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Philip Turle has more.
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Regional leaders meet in Doha and rethink ties to Israel after Qatar attack
• 9:53 AM
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In Doha on Monday, the head of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council urged Washington to "use its leverage and influence" to rein in Israel.
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Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis: Chicago and New Orleans could be next
• 9:52 AM
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President Donald Trump signed an order Monday sending the National Guard into Memphis to combat crime, offering another major test of the limits of presidential power by using military force in American cities.
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Poland detains 2 Belarusian citizens flying drone over president's residence
• 9:49 AM
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Polish authorities neutralized a drone flying above government buildings in Warsaw on Monday night, a spokesperson for the State Protection Services told The Associated Press. Gulliver Cragg has more.
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Pole vaulter Armand Duplantis clears 6.30 meters to set world record
• 9:45 AM
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Armand “Mondo” Duplantis traded handshakes and hugs with the pole vaulters he'd just beaten to capture his third world championship.
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Israeli military launched a ground assault on Gaza City overnight
• 9:39 AM
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The Israeli military launched a ground assault on Gaza City overnight Tuesday, with troops advancing into the centre of Gaza's largest urban hub, a military official told journalists.
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Suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting likely to face charges before court hearing
• 9:31 AM
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Spencer Cox, Utah Gov., said Robinson is “not cooperating” and that his friends have painted a picture of someone radicalized in the dark corners of the internet. Cox stressed on several Sunday morning news shows that investigators are still trying to pi
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US, China reach framework deal on TikTok
• 9:27 AM
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The United States and China have reached a framework deal for the ownership of TikTok, following the latest round of trade talks held in Madrid. It's unclear what the final deal will look like, but US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says it involves swi
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Twelve activists on trial as France debates right-to-die bill
• 9:25 AM
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Twelve activists accused of helping people in France to illegally obtain a euthanasia drug went on trial in Paris on Monday, as the country debates a right-to-die bill.
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Israel has started main part of Gaza City ground operation, military says
• 9:13 AM
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Israel has started the main part of a ground operation to take control of Gaza City, an Israeli military official said on Tuesday, hours after top U.S. diplomat Marco Rubio met with Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, telling him that Washington stood with
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Israel is committing 'genocide' in Gaza, UN investigators say
• 8:56 AM
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A UN commission on Tuesday accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, citing actions and statements by top officials including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel rejected the report as “distorted and false”, while the commission warned that co
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Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record – once again
• 8:30 AM
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Sweden's Armand Duplantis became world pole vault champion on Monday by setting a new world record at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
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Ebola vaccinations underway in DR Congo as deadly outbreak spreads
• 8:17 AM
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The World Health Organization has begun vaccinating health workers and exposed individuals in DR Congo’s Kasai province, following an Ebola outbreak that has killed at least 16. With limited doses and funding delays, officials warn the response remains s
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US Senate approves Trump's pick for Federal Reserve board as politics weigh on rate meeting
• 6:51 AM
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The US Senate on Monday confirmed Trump nominee Stephen Miran to the board of the Federal Reserve, while a federal appeals court ruled the Fed Governor Lisa Cook can remain in office as she fights her dismissal by the administration. The developments com
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Live: Israel launches major ground assault in Gaza City
• 5:33 AM
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The Israeli army said Tuesday it had launched a ground assault on Gaza City overnight, with troops advancing toward the centre of the Strip’s largest urban area. The operation comes as a UN probe accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza – an allegat
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Milei changes course: Argentina will boost social spending after austerity years
• 3:51 AM
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Argentine President Javier Milei has proposed sizeable hikes in pensions, health, education and disability aid for 2026, signalling a policy reversal even as he faces backlash following his party's poor showing in recent Buenos Aires province elections.
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US decertifies Colombia in drug war for first time in nearly 30 years
• 3:00 AM
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The United States has dropped Colombia from its list of reliable partners in the fight against narcotics, citing soaring cocaine production and political rifts with President Gustavo Petro.
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Malawi heads to the polls in tight presidential rematch amid economic turmoil
• 2:39 AM
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Malawians voted Tuesday in a tense presidential race between incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera and former leader Peter Mutharika as the nation battles economic crisis, inflation and deep voter frustration. Though 17 candidates are running, the contest
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US Secretary of State Rubio vows 'strong support' for Qatar after Israel strike
• 12:59 AM
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged strong support for Qatar's security on a lightning visit on Tuesday, as anger boils in the Gulf ally over last week's Israeli attack on Hamas negotiators.
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Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor, director and indie patriarch, dies at 89
• 12:51 AM
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Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, died Tuesday at 89.
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From New Delhi to Berlin: The Indians starting a new life in Germany
• 12:45 AM
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Since a migration agreement between Berlin and New Delhi came into force in 2023, the number of visas issued for Germany has soared. Nearly 40,000 Indians now live in the German capital – making them the fastest-growing migrant group. But while many Indi
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Israel launches ground assault on Gaza City: Residents were ordered to flee
• 12:40 AM
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Israel launched its long anticipated ground assault on Gaza City before dawn on Tuesday, shortly after visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed its goal of eradicating Hamas in Gaza.
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Iran: The third anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini which sparked protests
• 12:36 AM
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The third anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran, which sparked nationwide protests.
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UK gears to welcome Donald Trump for landmark second state visit
• 12:33 AM
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U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in the United Kingdom on Tuesday for a state visit during which the British government hopes a multibillion-dollar technology deal will show the transatlantic bond remains strong despite differences over Ukraine, the M
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UN rights chief says 'evidence mounting' of 'genocide' in Gaza
• 12:31 AM
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James André, France24 Senior Reporter, has more.
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The Bright Side: Earth's ozone layer is healing thanks to international action, UN says
• 12:29 AM
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The Earth's protective ozone layer is on track to fully recover by mid-century, according to a report from the UN's World Meteorological Organization released Tuesday. The bulletin hailed the success of international agreements like the Montreal Protocol
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Robert Redford, Oscar-winning icon of Hollywood, dies at 89
• 12:19 AM
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US acting legend Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor turned director and godfather of independent films through his Sundance Institute, died on Tuesday at the age of 89. Hollywood figures paid tribute to his remarkable career, with "Out of Africa" co-sta
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'No Country for Love': Yaroslav Trofimov on the cost of survival in 1930s Ukraine
• 12:03 AM
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"No Country for Love", now translated into French as "Ce pays qui n'aimait pas l'amour" is a novel based on real events written by Yaroslav Trofimov, who is also chief foreign-affairs correspondent for The Wall Street Journal. Trofimov, who was born in K
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