‘MurdochTok’: Trump taps Fox Corp for role in new US TikTok ownership

• 9:26 AM

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President Donald Trump name-dropped media mogul Rupert Murdoch and his heir Lachlan as key figures involved in efforts to take control of TikTok in the United States. He also mentioned Oracle CEO Larry Ellison and Michael Dell of Dell Technologies as pot

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Israeli-Palestinian conflict: How the push for a two-state solution could backfire

• 9:25 AM

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France and Saudi Arabia on Monday are set to join a raft of nations in officially recognising the state of Palestine amid a renewed push for a two-state solution. But some analysts warn the effort could backfire, entrenching unequal rights for Palestinia

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'Finally!': French papers on the recognition of the state of Palestine

• 9:09 AM

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PRESS REVIEW – Monday, September 22: First, France’s imminent recognition of the state of Palestine is widely covered in the French press, while international media analyse the broader implications of this move. Also, anti-corruption protests are shaking

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French towns fly Palestinian flag despite government orders ahead of state recognition

• 9:06 AM

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Some French mayors have defied government orders and flown Palestinian flags on town halls, with more expected to follow suit as France prepares to formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly. FRANCE 24's Antonia Kerriga

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K-Pop Demon Hunters sparks fan frenzy in South Korea

• 9:05 AM

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In South Korea, the animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters has sparked a wave of enthusiasm, with thousands of fans buying merchandise and enjoying its many traditional references that appeal to younger audiences. The movie, which revolves around K-Pop music,

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Settler attacks continue in West Bank village despite recognition of Palestine

• 9:03 AM

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In the occupied West Bank village of Al-Mughayyir, Palestinians face daily attacks from Israeli settlers and raids by the army. Residents report destroyed olive groves, stolen livestock, and restricted access to roads. Despite international recognition o

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French town halls raise Palestinian flag despite interior ministry’s ‘neutrality’ order

• 8:59 AM

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Almost two dozen French town halls have raised the Palestinian flag above their entrances despite the interior ministry's warning not to do so, ahead of President Emmanuel Macron’s expected recognition of the State of Palestine at the UN on Monday. "The

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Paris: Palestine and Israel flags projected on the Eiffel Tower

• 8:52 AM

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The unannounced projection onto a large screen on the Eiffel Tower, in Paris, began at 9 PM and ran until 11:45 PM. 

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Gaza and West Bank residents urge concrete measures alongside recognition

• 8:52 AM

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France is set to recognise a Palestinian state, following the UK, Australia, Canada, and Portugal. For Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, this is seen as a hopeful step, but many emphasise that recognition alone is insufficient. Displaced Gazans cal

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Western powers recognise Palestinian state, drawing Israeli fury

• 8:25 AM

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Britain, Australia, Canada and Portugal recognised Palestine on Sunday, a historic shift in Western policy that angered Israel. Palestinians in Gaza hailed it as a victory, while Netanyahu vowed a Palestinian state would never exist. FRANCE 24's Noga Tar

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Gaza: 'How can you talk of recognition when there's a genocide being committed against 2.3m people?'

• 8:04 AM

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As a host of Western countries are now recognising the State of Palestine, in a historic first, Eve Irvine welcomes Chris Gunness, former spokesperson for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Mr. Gunness warns that 'it's just 'symbolic. Ho

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Dominican Republic recovers 1,000 kilograms of cocaine from speedboat destroyed by US Navy

• 7:10 AM

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The Dominican Republic’s drug control agency said Sunday it had recovered 1,000 kilograms of cocaine from a speedboat destroyed by the US Navy as the Trump administration continues a controversial anti-narcotics mission in the Caribbean that has sunk thr

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Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of deadly overnight strikes

• 6:19 AM

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A Ukrainian drone strike on the Crimean resort town of Foros killed three and wounded 16, the head of the Kremlin-backed regional government said Monday, while Kyiv said overnight Russian strikes in the southern city of Zaporizhzhia had killed three and

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Ligue 1 clash between OM and PSG postponed due to severe weather

• 5:18 AM

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The clash between Olympique de Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain has been postponed due to severe weather in Marseille. The game will take place on Monday at 8pm, during the Ballon d'Or ceremony.

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Foreign journalists under pressure as Trump plans to slash visas

• 4:30 AM

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Foreign journalists are facing mounting pressure in the United States as the Trump administration prepares to slash correspondent visas and issues warnings seen as veiled threats, raising concerns among media groups about press freedom.

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Live: France, several countries ready to recognise Palestinian state at UN

• 3:35 AM

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France and Saudi Arabia will convene dozens of world leaders on Monday to rally support for a two-state solution, with several of them expected to formally recognise a Palestinian state - a move that could draw harsh Israeli and US responses. Follow our

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Trump hails Charlie Kirk as 'American hero' at memorial service

• 2:58 AM

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At the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, members of the Trump administration praised the assassinated conservative influencer, with the president referring to Kirk as a "martyr." The Turning Point USA founder's wife, Erika Kirk, said she forgives her hu

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Paris landmark Pompidou Centre closing for major renovation until 2030

• 2:50 AM

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Paris’s Pompidou Centre, home to one of the world’s leading modern art collections, will close on Monday for a five-year renovation costing nearly €500 million. The museum, renowned for its exposed piping and multicoloured exterior, draws millions who co

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Al-Sharaa arrives in New York for first UN visit by a Syrian president in nearly six decades

• 2:17 AM

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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived in New York on Sunday to attend the UN General Assembly, the first Syrian head of state to do so in nearly six decades. The last time a Syrian president addressed the gathering was in 1967, underscoring the visit’

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Thousands rally in Brazil against amnesty for ex-president Bolsonaro

• 12:41 AM

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Thousands of Brazilians marched Sunday against moves by Congress to expand lawmakers’ immunity and advance amnesty measures that could benefit ex-president Jair Bolsonaro. Critics accuse the conservative-dominated legislature of shielding itself while ig

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North Korea says dialogue with US possible if denuclearisation demands dropped

• 12:35 AM

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North Korea's leader, who has been building the country's nuclear programme despite economic sanctions and arms embargoes from the UN Security Council, has stated that he would be open to dialogue with the US should President Donald Trump rescind his den

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