Road to COP30: What are the climate targets?

• 3:04 PM

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World leaders will convene at a climate summit hosted by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday in New York. Countries face mounting pressure to set more ambitious emission reduction targets for 2035 ahead of COP30 in Brazil. Governments were

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US: Migrants in Texas help each other to avoid ICE raids

• 2:35 PM

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In Texas, migrant communities are using social media and community patrols to warn each other about possible ICE raids. Activists in Houston post coded alerts, share videos and eyewitness reports, and even drive early-morning patrols to check for immigra

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World leaders push to make tougher 2035 climate plans ahead of COP30

• 2:33 PM

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World leaders are under pressure to submit stronger Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for 2035 ahead of COP30, but divisions among major emitters and within the EU threaten delays and weaker targets. Climate activists have staged protests, warni

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Music show: KeiyaA returns with ‘Hooke's Law’ – a genre-defying journey of self-love

• 2:22 PM

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On today’s music show on Arts24, Jennifer Ben Brahim sits down with Chicago-born, New York-based singer, songwriter, and producer KeiyaA. Known for her gossamer vocals and genre-blending sound – mixing jazz, soul, and electro – KeiyaA made waves with her

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Paris: Palestine and Israel flags projected on the Eiffel Tower

• 2:06 PM

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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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West embraces 'democratic Palestine alongside Israel, to bring stability & security to both peoples'

• 1:38 PM

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In a historic first, several major Western states are now formally recognizing a Palestinian state at what Dr. Julie Norman describes as a "crucial moment," one in which symbolism and strategy are increasingly intertwined. An Associate Professor of Polit

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Charlie Kirk: Trump says he “hates opponents” at his funeral

• 1:37 PM

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Thousands of people gathered at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, to attend the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, where US President Donald Trump, along with figures from his administration and the MAGA movement, delivered speeches.

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Egypt’s Sisi pardons jailed Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abdel Fattah

• 1:17 PM

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Prominent Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abdel Fattah, who spent much of the past decade in jail, became a symbol of the struggle for human rights in Egypt. His pardon Monday by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi followed a long campaign for his rel

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Dominican Republic drug bust underscores growing US-Venezuela standoff

• 1:07 PM

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In the Dominican Republic, authorities announced the seizure of one thousand kilograms of cocaine. The operation follows a recent US strike on a speedboat in the Caribbean. Last month, eight US warships were deployed to the region, further escalating ten

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Hope and fear in the occupied West Bank as Palestine gains recognition

• 1:05 PM

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In the occupied West Bank and Gaza, international recognition of Palestine has sparked a mix of hope and caution, as FRANCE 24's Catherine Norris Trent explains. On a diplomatic level, the move is seen as a significant gesture—a symbolic measure that cou

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France to recognise Palestine at the UN two-state solution conference

• 1:04 PM

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France is set to officially recognise the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly on Monday, September 22, 2025, joining the UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal in this move. President Emmanuel Macron has defended the decision, stating

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Israel calls Palestine recognition 'absurd' and continues its expansion in the West Bank

• 11:45 AM

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On 21 September 2025, the UK, Australia, Canada, Portugal, and France officially recognised the State of Palestine. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the move as an 'absurd prize for terrorism' and approved the E1 West Bank settlement p

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France set to recognise Palestine at UN summit

• 11:44 AM

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France is set to recognise a Palestinian state on Monday at the UN, following the UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal. Macron said recognition is not conditional on hostage releases, though freedom is required before opening a Palestinian embassy. The mo

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Life after trauma: Palestinians start anew in France

• 10:43 AM

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Since the start of the war in Gaza, France has welcomed several hundred Gazans to safety. Priority has been given to families of children seriously injured in bombings, such as Ayham, who lost both his legs at just 15 years old on October 14, 2023. Artis

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What exactly is the state of Palestine?

• 10:38 AM

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🇵🇸 The state of #Palestine was declared on November 15, 1988, by Yasser Arafat, then leader of the Palestine Liberation Organisation. 🌍 Today it is recognised by more than 140 of the 193 🇺🇳 UN member states, with 🇫🇷 France, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇨🇦 Canada and 🇦🇺 A

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Nepal’s Gen Z demands change: Aftermath of a youth uprising

• 10:11 AM

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After Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, Nepal has become the latest South Asian country to witness its own “Generation Z revolution”. In just three years, it's the third government in the region to fall under pressure from youth-led protests. Each movement was t

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Champs-Élysées: From road to Paris open-air event venue

• 10:09 AM

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🚦 No traffic on the #ChampsÉlysées this Sunday— just #Lego bricks! 🧱 🇫🇷 The world's most famous avenue keeps reinventing itself, turning from roadway into a playground for #culture. ➡️ @KatrineLyngso reports

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‘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 the Palestinian flag in defiance of interior ministry order

• 8:59 AM

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Ahead of President Emmanuel Macron’s expected recognition of the state of Palestine at the UN on Monday, more than 50 French town halls raised the Palestinian flag above their entrances despite the interior ministry's warning not to do so. "The principle

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Palestinian and Israeli flags projected onto the Eiffel Tower

• 8:52 AM

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The unannounced projection of the Palestinian and Israeli flags and a dove symbolising peace onto the Eiffel Tower in Paris began at 9pm and ran until 11:45pm local time. 

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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 major 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 'symbol

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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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China evacuates 400,000 as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches after slamming Philippines

• 4:45 AM

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Super Typhoon Ragasa hit the northern Philippines on Monday with winds of up to 215 kilometres per hour, tearing off roofs and toppling trees as tens of thousands sought shelter. The storm is now moving toward southern China, where authorities in Shenzhe

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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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Poland will shoot down flying objects clearly violating its airspace, PM says

• 12:50 AM

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Ahead of a UN Security Council meeting Monday to discuss the recent violation of Estonia's airspace by three Russian fighter jets, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Poland would shoot down aircraft that clearly violate its airspace. 

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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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Dembélé, Yamal and Bonmati in the spotlight at Ballon d’Or ceremony

• 12:30 AM

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The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris features top stars and rising talent. Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal are among the favourites in the men’s category, while Aitana Bonmati aims for a historic third consecutive win in the women’s category, facing c

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