NATO slams 'reckless' Russian violation of Estonia's airspace

• 8:16 PM

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Three Russian military jets on Friday violated NATO member Estonia's airspace, the latest in a series of recent militaryactions by Russia that have rattled the alliance. NATO has accused Moscow of "reckless behaviour" and Estonia has request urgent NATO

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Trump Vs The TV Networks, A right royal knees up, A Gaza ‘Genocide’

• 7:05 PM

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This week has seen major upheavals on the global stage: Trump’s lavish and unprecedented UK state visit offered a boost to embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer, while the U.S. grappled with political fallout and free speech debates following activist Ch

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UN treaty to protect oceans to take effect after crossing ratification threshold

• 6:49 PM

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A UN treaty to protect marine diversity in the high seas was struck Friday after Morocco and Sierra Leone ratified the agreement, clinching the threshold of at least 60 ratifications needed to enact it as international law.

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Former UK PM Tony Blair working on post-Gaza war plan, reports say

• 6:39 PM

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Former British prime minister Tony Blair is working on a plan for post-war Gaza, according to British and Israeli media reports. Reporting from Jerusalem, FRANCE 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky says there has been no official Israeli response to the reports, but i

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'Media giants having to weigh editorial independence versus commercial ambitions'

• 4:35 PM

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Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension is not just a late-night controversy. It opens up a larger question about the future of free speech in the United States — and about how far political power can reach into the media landscape. Our guest today is Julien Labarre,

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Gaza: Macron strongly criticises Israel’s military offensive

• 4:33 PM

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During an interview for Israeli TV, #Macron criticised Israel’s #Gaza offensive, warned of damage to its #credibility, and reiterated support for a #Palestinian state.

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'I dissected 300 humans': Former Unit 731 members expose Japan's wartime atrocities

• 4:33 PM

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"Evil Unbound," a new film depicting the horrors of the Imperial Japanese Army’s Unit 731 and its germ warfare programme, has hit cinemas across China and beyond. As the latest in a wave of patriotic films to find success at home, it sheds light on one o

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US vetoes UN Security Council Gaza ceasefire call

• 4:04 PM

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The United States on Thursday ( September 18) again wielded its veto and thwarted a UN Security Council call for a ceasefire in Gaza, shielding its ally Israel from meaningful diplomatic pressure. The failed vote came a couple of days before a UN general

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Russian fighter jets enter NATO member Estonia’s airspace in ‘brazen’ incursion

• 3:51 PM

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Three Russian military jets violated NATO member Estonia's airspace for 12 minutes in an "unprecedentedly brazen"incursion, the country's foreign ministry said Friday. Estonia is set to request urgent NATO talks over the incident, which the EU's top dipl

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‘They hit us and torture us’: Refugees accuse Libyan authorities of violence

• 3:15 PM

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Videos posted on social media by the NGO Refugees in Libya in early September show dozens of refugees crammed together on the floor at the detention centre in Tobruk, Libya. The videos are the latest example of the violence asylum seekers face in Libya,

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Suspect in 1982 attack on Paris Jewish restaurant arrested in West Bank

• 3:07 PM

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Palestinian authorities have arrested a key suspect in an antisemitic attack on a Jewish restaurant in Paris which left six people dead in Paris in 1982, French prosecutors said on Friday (September 19). FRANCE 24's Shirli Sitbon tells us more and gives

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France's Interior Ministry warns mayors against flying Palestinian flag next week

• 3:01 PM

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France's Interior Ministry has ordered prefects to oppose the display of Palestinian flags on town halls and other public buildings next week when Paris is set to formally recognise the Palestinian state. "The principle of neutrality in public service pr

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Here comes the son: Lachlan takes over Murdoch media empire

• 2:59 PM

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Welcome to FRANCE 24's media show "Scoop". This week, we discuss Lachlan Murdoch’s takeover of his father’s media empire – and what impact, if any, this leadership change could have on major outlets like Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, and beyond. Our

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America's Founding Fathers built a federal system, rejecting monarchy and 'absolutism'

• 2:34 PM

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Our guest today is Eric Heinze, Professor of Law and Humanities at Queen Mary, University of London. A specialist in free speech and constitutional theory, Professor Heinze brings a global perspective to the crisis unfolding in American public life. From

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France warns mayors against flying Palestinian flags ahead of statehood recognition

• 2:29 PM

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As France prepares to recognise Palestinian statehood at the UN General Assembly next week, the French interior ministry on Friday ordered prefects to oppose the display of Palestinian flags on town halls and other public buildings to protect "the princi

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China premieres thriller film about Japanese occupation

• 2:03 PM

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In China, a new film is whipping up excitement. Set in Manchuria, producers hope the film “731” will spread awareness about war crimes committed against China during the Japanese occupation from 1931 to 1945. But critics claim the film panders to nationa

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European Heritage Days: A bird's-eye view from Notre-Dame's towers

• 1:57 PM

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The Cathedral’s bell towers were the last part of the site to reopen to the public following extensive renovations after the 2019 fire that devastated large parts of the building. French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the bell towers ahead of the

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The Bright Side: Notre-Dame Cathedral’s revamped towers reopen to public

• 1:56 PM

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Paris's landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral clocks another milestone this weekend when its towers, which have been restored after the 2019 fire, reopen to the public. Visitors will have to climb 424 steps for a rewarding view of Notre-Dame's Gothic rooftops an

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'Words from the mouths of Israeli leaders' show genocidal intent, UN commission member says

• 1:48 PM

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In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, Chris Sidoti, a member of the UN Independent Commission on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, discussed the “accumulation of evidence” that led the commission to conclude that Israel is committing genocide. Sido

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Taliban release elderly British couple after months of detention in Afghanistan

• 11:29 AM

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The Taliban on Friday released a British couple held in Afghanistan for nearly eight months on undisclosed charges. Peter Reynolds, 80, and his wife Barbara, 76, had an emotional reunion in Doha with their family members, who thanked Qatari officials for

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France: Notre-Dame's cathedral towers to reopen

• 11:03 AM

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President Emmanuel Macron returned to Notre-Dame de Paris on Friday (September 19) for the inauguration of the towers, which are reopening to the public on Saturday nearly a year after visitors returned to the cathedral ravaged by a fire in 2019. FRANCE

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New York steps up security for UN General Assembly

• 10:59 AM

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More than 140 world leaders will descend on New York next week for the annual United Nations General Assembly summit, which will be dominated this year by the future of the Palestinians and Gaza.

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Albania unveils AI-generated 'minister'

• 10:57 AM

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An AI-generated government “minister” made its debut with an address in the Albanian parliament on Thursday (September 18), with Prime Minister Edi Rama presenting the bot as a symbol of his government’s push for transparency and innovation. Opposition l

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38 years of Erasmus+: Europe’s flagship youth initiative under review

• 10:41 AM

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As the academic year begins, many students will embark on what has become a rite of passage: studying abroad for part of their course. However, the Erasmus+ programme is not limited to university undergraduates and postgraduates. Since its expansion in 2

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RSF paramilitary drone strike kills at least 75 people in war-torn Sudan

• 10:15 AM

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The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan launched a drone attack on Friday that killed at least 75 people near the western city of El-Fasher, the last state capital in Darfur that is still in the hands of the Sudanese army. The strike hit a m

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Palestinian authorities detain key suspect in 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant in Paris

• 10:12 AM

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Palestinian authorities have arrested Hicham Harb, a key suspect involved in a deadly 1982 anti-Semitic attack on a Jewish restaurant in Paris, according to French prosecutors. The arrest, which comes as France prepares to formally recognise of Palestine

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'He's let me down': Trump rebukes Putin for failing him on Ukraine peace efforts

• 10:04 AM

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President Donald Trump said Thursday (September 18) that Russian President Vladimir Putin had "really let him down" in efforts to negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking at a press conference with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the

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US: Trump threatens to revoke TV licenses over criticism

• 10:03 AM

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On September 18, Donald #Trump praised ABC for pulling 'Jimmy #Kimmel Live' over criticism of Charlie #Kirk and suggested TV networks should lose their #licenses for negative coverage of him.

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Zelensky meets troops, says Ukraine pushed back some Russian advances

• 9:58 AM

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met troops in the eastern Donetsk region on Thursday (September 18) and announced his army had pushed back some of the advances Russia made over the summer. Zelensky said his troops had reclaimed 160 square kilometr

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Syrian Foreign Minister in Washington, a first in 25 years

• 9:56 AM

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Syria's Foreign Minister arrived in Washington, the first official visit at that level in more than 25 years. Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani will meet US lawmakers to discuss the lifting of remaining US sanctions on his country. FRANCE 24's Kethevane

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Inside Thailand’s ‘little Burma’, a refuge for Myanmar’s exiles

• 9:49 AM

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Myanmar is once again in the grip of civil war. Since the 2021 military coup that ousted the civilian government of Aung San Suu Kyi, hundreds of thousands of Burmese have fled to Thailand to escape escalating violence and a collapsing economy. Thai auth

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Narva revisited: History, division and Russian influence at Estonia’s border

• 9:46 AM

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In Estonia's far northeast lies the Baltic city of Narva, right on the border with Russia. With a tumultuous history marked by successive invasions – first Soviet, then Nazi, then Soviet again – Narva’s conflicting and divided memories of the past may pl

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Malawi's future hangs in the balance after Trump funding cuts

• 9:30 AM

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Malawi has been one of the countries hit hardest by the Trump administration's funding cuts and tariff hikes. The stop-work orders issued by Washington in January have frozen several of the country’s key sectors, including health, education and infrastru

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Macron says recognising Palestine is the 'best way to isolate Hamas'

• 9:24 AM

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Recognition of a Palestinian state is "the best way to isolate Hamas", French President Emmanuel Macron said in a TV interview with Israeli broadcaster Channel 12 on Thursday. France is expected to officially recognise Palestine as a state early next wee

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Modi's firm approach to punitive US tariffs could turn the tables on Trump

• 9:16 AM

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New negotiations are set to begin this week between Washington and New Delhi on the Trump administration’s steep tariffs on imports from India. So far, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has refused to bow to US economic pressure, counting on his count

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'Who is the next to be silenced?': Papers react to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension

• 9:05 AM

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PRESS REVIEW – Friday, September 19: International media react to Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation, calling it a “bad time for comedians,” and speculate on what the Trump administration might target next. According to The Washington Post, billion-dollar merge

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War in Gaza: Macron says that Israel is 'destroying' its 'credibility'

• 8:59 AM

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French President Emmanuel Macron spoke about Israel's offensive in Gaza City, in an interview with Israeli television's Channel 12. "Having this type of operations in Gaza is totally counterproductive" and "a failure", he said. "You are completely destro

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US blocks UN draft resolution for Gaza ceasefire

• 8:52 AM

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The United States once again vetoed a UN Security Council resolution Thursday (September 18) that had demanded an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages after saying that the effort did not go far enough in condemning Hamas

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Live: Israel urges Gaza City residents to leave, warns it will use ‘unprecedented force’

• 8:18 AM

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Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee told residents of famine-struck Gaza City on Friday the army would use “unprecedented force against Hamas”, urging them to leave the city and head south “to the humanitarian area”. Israel also shut down the “temp

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France kicks out Mali diplomats as tensions rise over arrest of French envoy

• 6:36 AM

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France has given two Malian diplomats until Saturday to leave the country and suspended its counter-terrorism cooperation with the country weeks after a French envoy was arrested in Bamako. Paris is demanding the diplomat's release, calling the arrest "u

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Trump threatens to revoke licenses of TV networks that give him bad press

• 5:55 AM

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US President Donald Trump complained about receiving bad publicity from TV networks and threatened to remove their licenses, fuelling a national debate on free speech that reached new heights when talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel was suspended for his comment

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Trump threatens to revoke licenses of TV networks that give him bad press

• 12:55 AM

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US President Donald Trump complained about receiving bad publicity from TV networks and threatened to remove their licenses, fuelling a national debate on free speech that reached new heights when talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel was suspended for his comment

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Haaland breaks record to fire Manchester City into Champions League campaign

• 12:51 AM

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Erling Haaland scored against Napoli in Manchester City's opening Champions League match of the season, becoming the youngest player ever to reach 50 goals in the competition. Manager Pep Guardiola praised Haaland's remarkable achievement following the C

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French prosecutors say Palestinian authorities arrest suspect over 1982 antisemitic Paris attack

• 12:49 AM

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Palestinian authorities have arrested a key suspect in an antisemitic attack on a Jewish restaurant in Paris which left six people dead in Paris in 1982, French prosecutors said on Friday (September 19). FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky tells us more.

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Authoritarian regimes in the Council of Europe believe they can do anything: PACE chief Rousopoulos

• 12:41 AM

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We sat down with Theodoros Rousopoulos, the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the continent’s oldest political body. The assembly, also known as PACE, is sometimes called the driving force of the whole organisation, bringi

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Cisco President Jeetu Patel: 'China is a formidable competitor'

• 12:23 AM

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Are Companies Ready for the Next Wave of AI? Cisco President and Chief Product Officer Jeetu Patel joins FRANCE 24’s Charles Pellegrin to explore the future of artificial intelligence. Their discussion focuses on the rise of AI agents, growing concerns o

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'Weaponisation of the First Amendment: Trump administration using legal tools to stifle free speech'

• 12:19 AM

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In a media landscape already weathering fierce storms of disinformation, polarization, and political theater, today’s conversation asks us to step back and ask something deeper: What happens when the very concept of free speech is turned against itself?

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