Defiant French town halls fly Palestinian flags despite government ban
• Sep 22, 2025, 8:55 PM
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To mark France's recognition of a Palestinian state, 50 town halls across France hoisted the Palestinian flag on their facades It was defiance against a government order that ordered them not to do so by hardline Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, who says displaying flags violates the French "principle of neutrality." But what is this principle, and what does the law say about the flag flying? Vedika Bahl explains in Truth or Fake
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China evacuates 400,000 as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches after slamming Philippines
• 9:40 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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France recognises Palestine as a state: A landmark action that infuriates Israel
• 9:38 AM
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French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday recognised a Palestinian state at a UN summit aimed at galvanising support for a two-state solution to the Mideast conflict a day ahead of the 2025 UN General Assembly in New York. Macron has spearheaded a move
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South Sudan: Riek Machar’s defense challenges legality of special court in treason trial
• 9:35 AM
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The trial of the first Vice President Riek Machar began this Monday in South Sudan. He is accused by the government of treason, terrorism, and even murder. The trial carries major political implications, as Riek Machar led opposition forces during the ci
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'Saber-Rattling' in Caribbean: US drug war raises alarms over extrajudicial killings on high seas
• 9:29 AM
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Recent US military strikes on Venezuelan speedboats allegedly linked to drug cartels have sparked a wave of controversy. Dr. Nicholas Morgan, Senior Lecturer in Latin American Studies and Director of the Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at
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Nvidia invests $100 billion in OpenAI in major tech deal
• 9:24 AM
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Chipmaking giant Nvidia announced on Monday that it would invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI to develop next-generation AI infrastructure and help secure the industry's future. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: Pakistani officials warn of sev
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France’s Ousmane Dembélé, Spain’s Aitana Bonmati win 2025 Ballon d’Or
• 9:11 AM
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France forward Ousmane Dembélé won the men's Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, the most prestigious individual award in football rewarding his starring role in the Paris Saint-Germain side that won the Champions League last season. Yinka Oyet
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Ancient embroidery from Bayeux museum moved to secret storage ahead of UK loan
• 9:08 AM
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The famous embroidery was to be removed from the Bayeux Museum and moved to a secret location in France for safekeeping before being loaned to the British Museum in London, scheduled for September 2026. France2 A. Lequéré and France24 Carys Garland repor
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Donald Trump’s warning on Tylenol and autism sparks medical debate in the US
• 9:06 AM
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Donald Trump has advised pregnant women to avoid taking Tylenol, or paracetamol, claiming it can lead to autism. This statement contradicts the consensus among medical professionals, who maintain that there is not enough evidence to support any connectio
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Philippines: Super Typhoon Ragasa hits the country, thousands evacuated
• 9:03 AM
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr placed the Philippines' disaster response agency on full alert and ordered the mobilisation of all government bodies as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached the northern region, triggering storm warnings across East and Southeast
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Occupied West Bank: Settlers aim to make the creation of a Palestinian state impossible
• 9:01 AM
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For several weeks now, the Israeli government has been stepping up announcements of settlement expansions or the legalisation of wildcat outposts in the occupied West Bank. The recognition of a Palestinian state by France and other Western countries is a
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Will France’s recognition of Palestine as a state have an impact?
• 8:50 AM
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On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron recognised a Palestinian state during a UN summit aimed at rallying support for a two-state solution to the Middle East conflict, held a day before the 2025 UN General Assembly in New York. Will this announceme
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Israel boycotted France’s announcement recognising Palestine as a state
• 8:41 AM
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While French President Emmanuel Macron was delivering his speech at the UN summit recognising the Palestinian state, Israel chose not to attend, leaving its chair in the hemicycle empty and boycotting the announcement. More on the Israeli reactions with
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‘The time has come’: France recognises the state of Palestine at UN summit
• 8:39 AM
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French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday recognised a Palestinian state at a UN summit aimed at galvanising support for a two-state solution to the Mideast conflict a day ahead of the 2025 UN General Assembly in New York. Macron has spearheaded a move
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Which nations recognise the state of Palestine and why it matters
• 8:05 AM
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A growing majority of UN member states – now at least 151 – officially recognise the state of Palestine following new declarations by France, Belgium and others in New York on Monday. The shift marks a major symbolic turning point amid the ongoing war in
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'Only security for Israel is a Palestinian State': Leila Shahid on Peace, Sovereignty & Path Forward
• 7:51 AM
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Annette Young is pleased to welcome Leila Shahid, former Palestinian Ambassador to the European Union and one of the most respected voices in Palestinian diplomacy. She reflects on the war in Gaza, the crisis within Israeli society, and the urgent need f
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Live: Trump to target 'globalist institutions' in UN speech as Israel ramps up Gaza City offensive
• 5:36 AM
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US President Donald Trump is set to target "globalist institutions" in his speech to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, reaffirming his “America First” stance amid growing questions about the US role in global affairs. His address comes as Israel ramps
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Ousmane Dembélé wins 2025 Ballon d'Or as Paris Saint-Germain are celebrated
• 5:15 AM
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Ousmane Dembélé has been named 2025 Ballon d'Or. PSG scooped most of the other awards. Aitana Bonmati won the Women's Ballon d'Or. Lamine Yamal was voted best young player. Meanwhile on the pitch, in Ligue 1, Marseille beat Paris Saint-Germain at home fo
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ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel suspension, show will return Tuesday
• 2:41 AM
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Jimmy Kimmel's late night talk show, which was abruptly pulled from the air last week after the US government threatened broadcasters, will be back on Tuesday, Disney announced Monday.
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'Historic and courageous': reactions to France's recognition of Palestine
• 2:00 AM
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France's recognition of a Palestinian state at the UN on Monday was hailed as a landmark move by allies and the Palestinian Authority, even as Israel and the United States voiced opposition. France said it would not open an embassy to a Palestinian state
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Trump pushes link between Tylenol use and autism despite no scientific evidence
• 1:17 AM
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US President Donald Trump on Monday urged pregnant women to 'tough it out' and shun Tylenol over an unproven link to autism, while also calling for major changes to childhood vaccines. Medical experts say the sweeping advice is unsupported by evidence an
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