Coral reefs cross survival limit, in Earth's first catastrophic climate tipping point

• 9:33 PM

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FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Professor Tim Lenton, Founding Director of the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter, and lead author of the Global Tipping Points report, which has revealed that the world’s coral reefs now in an alm

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England first European team to qualify for World Cup after Latvia rout

• 8:55 PM

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Harry Kane scored twice as England secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup after a 5-0 thrashing of Latvia on Tuesday.

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Did young leftists wreak havoc in the French National Assembly?

• 8:49 PM

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Here in France, we’re used to heated debates at the National Assembly - especially amid political crisis. But this time, it's not the MPs making noise. On social media, users are claiming a group of youngsters have caused chaos inside the hemicycle... us

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French PM Lecornu pledges to suspend 2023 pension reform

• 8:44 PM

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In the face of an unprecedented political crisis, France's re-appointed prime minister Sébastien Lecornu proposed suspending President Emmanuel Macron's signature pension reform enacted in 2023.  Speaking before parliament, Lecornu warned however of the

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Madagascar army says it has taken control following Rajoelina’s impeachment

• 8:41 PM

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The situation in Madagascar escalated on Tuesday as the army announced it was taking control of the country, dissolving most governing institutions except for the lower house of Parliament. Colonel Michael Randrianirina, who led a mutiny of an elite army

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Yossi Beilin: 'Public call for state inquiry commission is needed' to investigate October 7 attacks

• 8:03 PM

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At a moment when the Gaza action plan is in its infancy and the Middle Eastern peace process seems more fragile than ever, Yossi Beilin offers a world of perspective. A former justice minister and veteran architect of Israel–Palestine diplomacy, Mr. Beil

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Trump says new strike kills six 'narcoterrorists' off Venezuela

• 7:11 PM

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US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a strike on a vessel allegedly smuggling drugs from Venezuela to the United States killed six “narcoterrorists”, bringing the total death toll in such operations to at least 27. Many experts question the legali

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Second time a charm? French PM Lecornu offers concessions to hostile parliament

• 6:51 PM

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Was it enough for France’s minority government to pass the first hurdle of a trigger-happy hostile parliament that can pass a vote of no-confidence at any time? Reappointed prime minister Sébastien Lecornu offering a suspension of Emmanuel Macron's flags

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Gen Z risks 'being marginalised' in Madagascar political overhaul as army takes power, expert says

• 6:36 PM

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An elite Madagascar military unit said Tuesday it had taken power of the Indian Ocean nation after the national assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of anti-government protests led by young people. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Ma

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France's inability to form coalitions: All parties in parliament behave as if they've got a mandate

• 4:21 PM

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Embattled French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu gave a high-stakes speech to a deeply divided parliament, with opponents already trying to topple his government. France, the eurozone's second-largest economy, is in a political crisis that has spooked m

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Fortnite, Rocket League, Valorant: How Esports took France by storm

• 4:00 PM

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Fortnite, Valorant, and Rocket League tournaments are taking French stadiums by storm, drawing packed arenas and thousands of fans to spectacular shows. Esports is booming in France: the sector’s turnover has tripled in four years, clubs are becoming mor

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SpaceX successfully lands 11th test starship

• 3:59 PM

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SpaceX launched a successful 11th starship test flight on October 14, 2025, amidst doubts over the spacecraft's ability to live up to its promise. The rocket took off from the company's Texas facilities and successfully flew halfway around the world whil

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Hamas searches for missing bodies of Israeli hostages

• 3:54 PM

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The International Committee of the Red Cross said it will take time to hand over the remains of the Israeli hostages killed in the Israel-Hamas war, given the difficulties of finding bodies amid Gaza's rubble. On October 13, 2025 Hamas handed over four b

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Socialist Party open to talks on PM Lecornu’s draft budget as threat to government recedes

• 3:52 PM

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No, the UNRWA chief did not say there was no famine in Gaza

• 3:39 PM

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Israeli authorities claimed that UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini admitted there was no famine in Gaza and that the territory held sufficient food reserves for three months. However, these quotes were taken out of context: Lazzarini was actually referring

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Key takeaways from French PM Sébastien Lecornu's policy speech

• 3:26 PM

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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Tuesday said he would suspend France's deeply unpopular pension reform in a bid to keep his fragile government afloat and end months of political turmoil. The move aims to win over Socialist Party lawmakers who

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France: PM Lecornu suspends controversial pension reform

• 3:16 PM

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Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu told parliament on Tuesday that controversial plans for pension reform would be delayed until after the 2027 French presidential election. Lecornu's government, which took office on Monday, is already facing no-confidence

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Biggest challenge for Lecornu govt: 'Show that democracy is still a winning formula'

• 2:54 PM

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Amid political and economic turbulence, few issues have illuminated the fault lines of French governance quite like the highly unpopular pension reform. And the clash goes far beyond policy, it inflamed an already angry and volatile electorate and parlia

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Madagascar military announces it has taken power amid mass protests

• 2:53 PM

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An elite Madagascar military unit said it has taken power in the country after the national assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina on October 14, 2025. Earlier in the day, the president had announced the dissolution of the lower house in a f

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Fast-changing political situation in Madagascar as military says it has taken power

• 2:53 PM

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Madagascar's military says it has taken power amidst mass protests and the President's flight. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle analyses the fast-changing situation.

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Torrential rains and floods devastate central and eastern Mexico

• 2:22 PM

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At least 65 people were killed, and 60 more are missing, after torrential rains and floods devastated central and eastern #Mexico. Rescue efforts continue as 80 communities are inaccessible by road.    

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French PM announces the pension reform will be suspended until the presidential election

• 2:07 PM

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In his address to French MPs, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the pension reform would be suspended until the 2027 presidential election. As he outlined the new government's priorities, he also confirmed he would not be using the 49.3 law and

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French Prime Minister addresses Parliament, outlines new government priorities

• 1:55 PM

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Rewatch Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's address to French MPs, ahead of a no-confidence vote in Parliament on October 16, 2025.

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Madagascar army says it has taken control after National Assembly votes to impeach President Rajoelina

• 1:38 PM

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Sébastien Lecornu bets on a government of technical ministers

• 1:28 PM

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Sébastien Lecornu's second cabinet in a week includes several members who served in previous governments, but the Prime Minister is placing his bets on civil society representatives. The far right and radical left both said they will file a no-confidence

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Live: French PM Lecornu says controversial pension reform will be suspended until 2027 presidential election

• 1:27 PM

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From RuPaul’s drag race to France’s biggest stages: Meet Karl Sanchez, the artist behind Nicky Doll

• 1:09 PM

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The first French contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race – and the fearless host of Drag Race France – Karl Sanchez, better known as Nicky Doll, joins Eve Jackson on Arts24 to share the story behind the persona. In this episode, Karl opens up about his powerful

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Follow live: Embattled French PM Lecornu delivers high-stakes policy speech to parliament

• 1:02 PM

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Iranian court sentences two French nationals for spying

• 11:56 AM

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An Iranian lower court handed heavy prison sentences to two French citizens charged with spying for France and Israel, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Tuesday, a week after Paris and Tehran indicated progress in talks to release them. 

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What's to expect in Gaza after the historic peace deal signed in Egypt?

• 11:08 AM

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After world leaders met in Egypt on October 13, 2025, US President Donald Trump welcomed a historic deal for peace on Gaza, despite wide uncertainty remaining. What should be expected from the deal as it stands? FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert delves into th

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World leaders sign US-brokered Gaza peace deal in Egypt

• 11:05 AM

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Donald Trump and Egypt's al Sissi officially approved the layout for peace in Gaza at a summit in Egypt on October 13, 2025, which Trump's administration brokered. It seeks to progressively bring about peace in Gaza and rebuild the enclave. They are now

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French Prime Minister to announce cuts in new austerity budget

• 10:59 AM

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As he faces two potential no-confidence votes, French PM Sébastien Lecornu is to outline his budget plans in his address to Parliament. He is expected to present an austerity budget which would cut 30 billion euros in spending, while prolonging a tempora

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'We won't allow it': French-Israeli peace activist warns against renewed fighting in Gaza

• 10:56 AM

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Hours after returning from a Gaza peace summit in Egypt alongside President Emmanuel Macron, French-Israeli activist Ofer Bronchtein told FRANCE 24 that negotiations must continue following a historic hostage and prisoner swap. Bronchtein, co-founder and

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Gold rush in western Kenya: Miners risk health and safety in Kakamega county

• 10:35 AM

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Miners in Kenya risk their lives every day to extract gold 30 meters below the Earth's surface. With the recent gold rush in the country, artisanal mining is raising concerns over negative environmental consequences and poor labor conditions. Our colleag

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Tensions remain high amidst fragile ceasefire

• 10:26 AM

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Following the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners on October 13, 2025, complex issues remain regarding the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Among the most difficult issues left to resolve is Israel’s insistence that a weakened Hamas

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Gaza Summit: Trump mocks 'low-key' Macron

• 10:25 AM

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US President Trump joked that his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, remained off the stage as he delivered his speech on the Israel – Gaza peace agreement signed in Egypt.

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Gold rush in western Kenya: Miners risk health and safety in Kakamega county

• 10:22 AM

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Miners in Kenya risk their lives every day to extract gold 30 meters below the Earth's surface. With the recent gold rush in the country, artisanal mining is raising concerns over negative environmental consequences and poor labor conditions. Our colleag

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Coral reefs under threat due to surge in global temperatures

• 10:21 AM

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A new report released October 13, 2025 is warning that ocean temperatures, driven by climate change, are pushing coral reefs past a critical tipping point. It's a worrying conclusion as reefs support a quarter of all marine species and protect coastlines

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Middle East: Uncertainty over next steps as families await dead Israeli hostages

• 10:16 AM

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After living Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners reunited with their families on October 13, 2025, uncertainty remains on both sides over the next steps of the Gaza ceasefire. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky tells us more from Jerusalem.

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Madagascar army says it has taken control after President Rajoelina impeached

• 10:15 AM

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The head of an elite Madagascar military unit said Tuesday that it had seized power, minutes after the National Assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina for “desertion of duty”. Rajoelina fled the country on Monday after weeks of protest, sayi

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The ceasefire in Gaza remains fragile after return of hostages and prisoners

• 10:10 AM

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As Israelis and Palestinians celebrate the release of their loved ones as part of the US-brokered truce, the peace deal remains fragile. The two sides have yet to agree on Gaza’s postwar governance, the territory’s reconstruction and Israel’s demand that

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France's Lecornu government: the moment of truth

• 10:05 AM

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Sebastien Lecornu's new government faces its first major test on Tuesday, October 15, 2025. The day includes a cabinet meeting at 10 a.m., followed by the Prime Minister’s presentation of his political programme to the French parliament at 3 p.m. The key

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Cape Verde makes historic qualifier for 2026 FIFA World Cup

• 10:04 AM

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Cape Verde makes history as it qualifies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tiny island-nation becomes the second smallest ever to make it to the prestigious competition.

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'What's happening in Gaza is a sort of anarchy', as complex issues remain for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

• 10:03 AM

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Israel and Hamas took an initial step in a fragile Gaza ceasefire on Monday by exchanging hostages and prisoners, offering hope for a lasting peace. However, major issues like Hamas disarming, future governance of Gaza, and Palestinian statehood remain u

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Deadly protests force Madagascar’s president to flee

• 10:01 AM

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Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina refused to resign but reportedly fled the country after army defections and protests demanding his ouster. His departure sparked celebrations in Antananarivo, with protesters comparing it to a second independence. T

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Landmark Lagos exhibition celebrates 'King of Afrobeat' Fela Kuti

• 9:59 AM

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The "King of Afrobeat", "Black President", activist and legendary musician Fela Kuti has returned to his hometown and Nigeria's cultural capital Lagos through a landmark exhibition that celebrates his life and legacy and opened on October 13.

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Death toll from Mexico floods rises to 64 as search operation expands

• 9:30 AM

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The death toll from torrential rains that lashed Mexico has risen to 64 people with 65 more reported missing across five states, according to official figures. Mexico has deployed some 10,000 troops in addition to civilian rescue teams to try to reach co

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'Irresponsible' Macron is steering France towards a 'regime crisis'

• 9:20 AM

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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 14: Afghanistan and Pakistan are "lurching toward a full-blown conflict". Also, French newspapers blame President Emmanuel Macron and his "insistence on retaining control" for the ongoing political crisis. Finally, Bolivia

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Gaza summit: Trump mocks 'low-key' Macron

• 9:17 AM

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US President Trump joked that his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, remained off the stage as he delivered his speech on the Israel – Gaza peace agreement signed in Egypt.

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US-China trade tensions escalate as tit-for-tat port fees come into effect

• 9:03 AM

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Port fees imposed by China and the US took effect on Tuesday, adding a new front to the trade war between the world’s two largest economies. In this edition, we explore the reasons behind these new fees and their impact on the broader talks between Washi

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What's next after the Israeli hostages-Palestinian prisoners swap?

• 8:53 AM

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There are tears of grief, tears of anguish ... and on Monday, there are also tears of joy. For the first time in two years, Israelis and Palestinians are allowing themselves to exhale. We’ll discuss the return of the last hostages with our correspondent

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Live: UN, Red Cross call for opening of all Gaza crossings to allow in aid

• 8:14 AM

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The UN and the Red Cross on Tuesday called for all crossings into Gaza to be opened to allow desperately needed aid into the war-torn Palestinian territory. The call came amid uncertainties over the next steps of the Gaza ceasefire deal following Monday'

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Argentina's Milei heads for Trump meeting in search of political, economic lifeline

• 7:40 AM

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Argentina's President Javier Milei meets with ally US President Donald Trump on Tuesday in a bid to shore up political and economic support ahead of key elections on October 26. The US's promise of a $20 billion bailout to the Latin American country has

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French parliament holds its breath to see what Lecornu decides on pension reform

• 7:12 AM

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France’s Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to present a draft budget proposal and lay out his government’s key policies to a deeply divided parliament on Tuesday. “The big question is what happens with the pension reform,” FRANCE 24 journalist Anto

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Live: The initial key points from French PM Lecornu high-stakes budget plan

• 5:42 AM

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France’s Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is holding a meeting with his new government on Wednesday to discuss a draft budget that will be presented to parliament later today. Initial details of the draft reveal that Lecornu is planning a tax on family h

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‘No suggestion of democracy’ in US plan for future governance of the Gaza Strip

• 5:14 AM

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As a fragile truce in Gaza holds, attention is turning to who will govern the devastated enclave. US President Donald Trump's 20-point plan envisions a temporary technocratic committee overseen by an international “Board of Peace”, with the Palestinian A

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British viceroy: Dr Hellyer warns Gaza can't be run by int'l leaders & a few Palestinian technocrats

• 4:00 AM

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As international attention turns to the high-level Gaza peace summit in Sharm el Sheikh, where diplomatic gestures are presented as forward momentum, François Picard is pleased to welcome Dr H. A. Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Serv

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Brazil set to host COP30 with climate wins on deforestation, indigenous reserves

• 1:34 AM

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As Brazil prepares to host the UN COP30 climate summit in the Amazon next month, the country's president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has clocked impressive climate wins on curbing deforestation, legalising indigenous land reserves and securing conservation

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Madagascar’s embattled leader defies resignation calls in Facebook video from ‘safe place’

• 1:30 AM

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Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina said Monday he was in a “safe place” after an assassination attempt, dismissing calls to quit amid worsening unrest that has driven him into hiding. The twice-delayed speech was his first since a mutinous army unit

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Madagascar plunges into uncertainty after President flees the country

• 12:58 AM

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Amidst mass protests in Madagascar, President Rajoelina signed a decree dissolving Parliament, before fleeing the country. It is now up to the courts to decide whether this dissolution is legal: if that's the case, MPs could call an extraordinary session

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