Modi’s reaction to protests in India’s Ladakh may alienate a vital community

• 6:12 PM

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The geopolitically sensitive region of Ladakh in northern India recently experienced an unusual wave of anger after four civilians were killed in a protest by police, and a popular environmental activist was arrested. The discontentment in this fragile t

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France investigates oil tanker listed under Russia 'shadow fleet' sanctions

• 4:32 PM

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French authorities are investigating a suspected offence by a Benin-flagged oil tanker that is listed under European Union and UK sanctions against Russia. EU officials say the vessel, currently anchored off France’s Atlantic coast, is linked to the tran

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DR Congo's ex-president Joseph Kabila sentenced to death in absentia for 'treason'

• 4:25 PM

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Joseph Kabila, the former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been sentenced to death in absentia for treason and other charges by a military court in Kinshasa. Kabila, whose whereabouts are unknown, has denied the allegations.

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Trump says US to impose 100% tariff on movies made outside the country

• 3:48 PM

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President Donald Trump said on Monday he would impose a 100% tariff on all films produced overseas that are then sent into the U.S., repeating a threat made in May that would upend Hollywood's global business model. Story by Bryan Quinn.

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US-Israel Gaza Roadmap: Crossroads of peacemaking, reconstruction, exclusion and ambiguity

• 3:26 PM

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On the heels of the new US-Israel peace plan and Gaza reconstruction, Genie Godula welcomes French diplomat and former Ambassador to Lebanon Patrice Paoli. A seasoned diplomat with decades of experience, he takes us through the wide-ranging proposals, en

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Iran claims to expose Israeli nuclear secrets – citing publicly available documents

• 3:20 PM

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Iran’s state television on September 24 broadcast a documentary claiming to expose confidential documents related to Israel’s nuclear programme. However, some of the information presented as new is readily available online.

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Israelis cautiously welcome Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan

• 3:07 PM

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The news that their Prime Minister has accepted the United States' 20-point Gaza peace proposal that would free remaining hostages has been welcomed by Israelis. However, uncertainty remains over whether Hamas will also accept the plan. Story by Emerald

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Palestinians remain skeptical in the face of Trump's Gaza peace deal

• 3:06 PM

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U.S. President Donald Trump gave Hamas three to four days on Tuesday to accept a U.S.-backed peace plan for Gaza, warning of "a very sad end" if the group rejected the proposal that he said was close to ending the two-year-old conflict. Story by Carys Ga

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REPLAY: Trump addresses hundreds of senior officers in rare meeting

• 2:57 PM

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On September 30, US president Donald Trump addressed hundreds of U.S. military officials, summoned by the Pentagon chief from around the world. He warned of what he called an "invasion from within," comparing domestic threats to foreign enemies and claim

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US faces 'war from within,' Trump tells generals summoned from around the world

• 2:53 PM

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On September 30, US president Donald Trump addressed hundreds of U.S. military officials, summoned by the Pentagon chief from around the world. He warned of what he called an "invasion from within," comparing domestic threats to foreign enemies and claim

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South African ambassador to France found dead at foot of Paris hotel tower

• 2:38 PM

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South Africa’s ambassador to France was found dead on Tuesday at the foot of the high-rise Hyatt Regency hotel in the French capital, the Paris prosecutor’s office said, adding that the window of his room had been forced open. Nkosinathi Emmanuel Nathi M

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'Not' lost in translation: Building bridges word by word

• 1:29 PM

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On International Translation Day, we take a deep dive into French words that are particularly difficult to translate. We also tell you how translators are having to adapt to artificial intelligence. Plus, we take a look at the laws in France that are des

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'Come back to the motherland' in Africa, Spike Lee tells African Americans

• 1:08 PM

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In an interview with FRANCE 24 in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, filmmaker Spike Lee and his wife, the producer Tonya Lewis Lee, discussed their appointment as thematic ambassadors to Benin for the African American diaspora in the

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Morocco squashes youth-led protesters over health and education

• 10:22 AM

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A heavy security presence on Monday evening thwarted for a straight third day youth-led protests across several Moroccan cities, where demonstrators have sought to rally for improvements to the public health and education systems. Story by Oliver Farry a

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Donald Trump's ultimatum to Hamas: 'Accept Gaza peace plan'

• 10:22 AM

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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, September 30: The pressure is on Hamas to accept Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu's ambitious ceasefire proposal. But is it too ambitious? Also, Gen Z protests spread to Morocco and Madagascar, where the government has been fir

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Ireland's iconic play 'Translations' hits Dakar stage

• 10:20 AM

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In Ireland, Brian Friel’s Translations is one of the country’s most celebrated plays.Themes of linguistic imperialism, colonial power, and identity run throughout and now for the first time in West Africa, Translations is premiering in Dakar with a Sene

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Madagascar: President dissolves government amid youth-led protests

• 10:15 AM

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🇲🇬 President Andry Rajoelina announced on Monday that he had dismissed his government after deadly protests erupted over recurring water and electricity shortages in the Indian Ocean nation.

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Pride and excitement among spectators at road cycling world championships in Rwanda

• 9:59 AM

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After seven days, the cycling Road World Championships came to an end on Sunday in the Rwandan capital. These championships were the first ever to be held in Africa, more than a century after the competition was created. Details by FRANCE 24 corresponden

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Where is Paul Biya? Cameroon's incumbent absent as presidential campaigning picks up

• 9:56 AM

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As campaigning starts on Saturday for Cameroon's presidential election, the nation is puzzling over the whereabouts of the lead candidate: its 92-year-old leader, Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state. In power since 1982 and seeking an eighth term

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Colombia manufactures first rifles to replace Israeli weapons

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After halting arms purchases from Israel and, more recently, from the United States, Colombia unveiled its first assault rifle on Monday, designed and manufactured entirely within the country. It is set to replace the Israeli IWI Galil, which was being a

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What you need to know about the Gaza peace plan agreed to by Trump and Netanyahu

• 9:54 AM

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After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threw his support behind the U.S. peace plan for Gaza, the question now is whether Hamas will agree. The White House issued the text on Monday of its 20-point proposal. Here is what to know. Story by Ellen

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US government shutdown looms, potentially delaying key economic reports

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As an October 1 deadline fast approaches for the US Congress to agree on a spending bill to keep the US government running, federal agencies have outlined plans for a potential shutdown. Seen as non-essential, key economic reports on jobs and inflation c

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US to deport hundreds of Iranians after deal with Tehran, Iranian official says

• 9:15 AM

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The United States is set to deport around 400 Iranians, most of whom entered the country illegally, an Iranian official said Tuesday. The first group of 120 is expected to arrive this week, following months of bilateral discussions.

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Spain: Valencia on alert for heavy rains and flooding

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Spain's national weather agency lowered its rain alert level for the eastern region of Valencia on Tuesday, a day after downpours sparked fears of a repeat of last year's deadly floods. more than half a million students in Valencia had no lessons on Mond

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US government shutdown looms after no deal was reached between Trump and congressional leaders

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The United States government was heading toward a shutdown on Tuesday, with funding expiring at midnight and Democrats and Republicans digging in on their respective demands. Story by Oliver Farry.

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How did Israelis react to Netanyahu's approval of Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan?

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Israel's far-right finance minister slammed a peace plan unveiled by US Donald Trump and backed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a day earlier to end the nearly two-year war in Gaza. In a long post on X, Bezalel Smotrich called the plan "a resoundin

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Serbia arrests 11 people for placing pig heads at mosques in France

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Serbian police have arrested 11 people suspected of placing pig heads outside mosques and targeting Jewish sites in and around Paris this month on the orders of a foreign intelligence service. As well as placing the pig heads outside at least nine mosque

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Following stunning victory, the real challenge now begins for Moldova’s pro-EU party: Governing

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We find ourselves at a crossroads in Eastern Europe. Once perched in the dim shadow of empires and world powers, Moldova now finds itself front and center in the blinding light of history’s spotlight. The 2025 election delivered the unthinkable, a decisi

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Trump secures Netanyahu's agreement to Gaza deal but Hamas support in question

• 8:34 AM

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President Donald Trump secured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's backing on Monday for a U.S.-sponsored peace proposal to end a nearly two-year-old war in Gaza, but questions loomed over whether Hamas would accept the plan. Analysis by Douglas

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Live: Trump says Hamas has 'three or four days' to accept Gaza peace deal

• 8:14 AM

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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was giving Hamas "three or four days" to respond to his Gaza ceasefire plan, under which the Palestinian militants must fully disarm and would be excluded from future government. A Palestinian source close to

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Champions League: OM host Ajax to finally kickstart European season

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Olympique de Marseille host Ajax Amsterdam in Champions League Matchday 2. Marseille want to confirm their good form in Europe.

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Russian drone strike kills family of four in Ukraine's Sumy region

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A Russian overnight drone strike killed a couple and their two young children in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, officials said Tuesday, as Moscow reported repelling a “massive” Ukrainian drone attack on its southern Volgograd region.

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Trump, Hegseth to address top US commanders at secretive Quantico meeting

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth hastily summoned hundreds of military commanders to Quantico for an in-person meeting Tuesday, with President Donald Trump also set to speak. The Pentagon gave no official reason for the gathering, fuelling speculation o

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Netanyahu supports Trump's Gaza plan, but Hamas has yet to agree

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday backed Trump's plan to end the devastating nearly two-year long conflict in Gaza. However, it remains uncertain whether the ceasefire plan will be accepted by Hamas, which must now decide whether to dis

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Video gamer EA to go private in largest-ever private equity buyout valued at $55 billion

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Electronic Arts, the maker of video games like “Madden NFL," “Battlefield,” and “The Sims,” is being acquired by an investor group including Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund in the largest private equity-funded buyout in history. The investors, who a

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YouTube to pay $22 million in settlement with Trump over account suspension

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YouTube agreed to pay $22 million to settle US President Donald Trump’s lawsuit over his post-Capitol riot suspension, according to a court filing Monday. The funds will go to a White House ballroom project, marking the latest Big Tech payout after platf

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George Clooney reacts to Donald Trump's 100% tariff on foreign movies

• 12:30 AM

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President Donald Trump says he will slap a 100% tax on movies made outside the United States — a vague directive aimed at protecting a business that America already dominates. American actor and filmmaker George Clooney reacted to the US president's deci

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Venezuela's Maduro ready to declare state of emergency over US 'aggression'

• 12:26 AM

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Monday he is ready to declare a state of emergency over the threat of US "aggression," following a spate of deadly US strikes on suspected Venezuelan drug boats. US President Donald Trump has deployed eight warshi

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From prison to the Palme d'Or: Iran's Jafar Panahi on why every film is worth the risk

• 12:24 AM

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Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been jailed, gone on hunger strike and even sold his house to pay bail – all for the right to make movies. After winning the Palme d'Or at Cannes and being selected to represent France at the Oscars, he's now releasing

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