Russian FPV drone strikes in Ukraine's Donbas region on the rise

• 6:25 PM

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Attacks by First-Person View or FPV drones are more and more frequent in the Donbas region of Ukraine. Even Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, further north, are being hit. Sloviansk is where the Donbas war started when it was briefly occupied by Russian-backed f

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The Tomahawks are coming? As Trump sours on Putin, Ukraine asks for missiles

• 6:18 PM

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Whenever Donald Trump boasts of solving eight wars in eight months, the U-S president always adds a sigh of regret. And repeats that he thought Ukraine and Russia would be the easiest one to solve. He did it again at Monday’s signing in Egypt of that pla

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France’s Fiscal Reckoning: Can Lecornu defy gravity, as he seeks compromise and coalition-building ?

• 4:47 PM

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Angela Diffley is joined by fellow journalist Antonia Kerrigan and Damien Lecomte, Political Scientist and Lecturer at the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne, to offer in-depth analysis and perspective to the highwire act of Prime Minister Sébastie

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Trump, Putin to meet in Budapest after 'progress' on Ukraine talks

• 4:17 PM

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US President Donald Trump said Thursday he will meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Budapest after a "great" call aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The announcement comes a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the White House to s

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Did a cat really drop a mouse in its owner's mouth? How to spot new AI-generated videos

• 4:04 PM

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A viral video on TikTok, allegedly surveillance footage of a cat dropping a mouse into its sleeping owner's mouth, is actually a fake. The clip was generated using next-generation artificial intelligence, possibly Sora 2.

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Kenya: Panic breaks out during a tribute to Raila Odinga

• 3:52 PM

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In this footage, tens of thousands of people are seen fleeing in panic as Kenyan security forces open fire in a stadium in #Nairobi on October 16. The crowd had gathered to pay tribute to opposition leader Raila #Odinga. Several people were injured.

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French pair imprisoned in Iran over alleged spying have 'reached the limit,' families say

• 3:43 PM

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As France denounced an 'arbitrary sentence' against French nationals detained in Iran, Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris' families have called for the French government to act to try and get them liberated as quickly as possible. The couple has been detain

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Peru: Gen Z stands firm against security forces

• 3:26 PM

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Protests have been escalating across #Peru for the past month, with a tense confrontation overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday leaving at least one dead and dozens injured. Following the removal of Dina #Boluarte, José #Jerí, president of the Peruvian Par

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How to follow FRANCE 24 on the Google Discover news feed

• 3:17 PM

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Be sure not to miss any of our international news coverage by following FRANCE 24 in your Google Discover news feed. We explain how.  

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Pakistani-Afghan clash threatened regional stability

• 3:14 PM

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The ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan brings a temporary reprieve to some of the region's most deadly clashes in years. Several explosions rocked the Afghan capital which Taliban authorities blamed on Islamabad. In response, Taliban authorities

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France condemns Iran over 'arbitrary' jail terms for two detained nationals

• 3:14 PM

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France condemned Iran on Thursday for handing lengthy prison sentences to two French nationals, calling the espionage charges "unfounded" and their detention "arbitrary". Cécile Kohler and her partner Jacques Paris, held since 2022, were reportedly sente

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Highly mediatised femicide trial comes to a close

• 3:11 PM

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The Jubillar trial, a suspected-femicide case which has gripped France, is to come to a close on October 17, 2025 after the verdict comes through. Cédric Jubillar, a painter and plasterer held in detention since 2021, stands accused of murdering his wife

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Tunisian anti-pollution protests target ageing factory

• 3:06 PM

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Several thousand people in Southern Tunisia took to the streets to demand that an aging chemical factory in Gabes be closed. The factory produces phosphate fertilisers and residents say it has been poisoning scores of people, with nearly 200 having been

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French government survives two no-confidence votes but remains fragile

• 2:57 PM

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Embattled French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has survived two no-confidence votes in Parliament, winning crucial backing from the Socialist Party thanks to his pledge to suspend President Emmanuel Macron’s contested pension reform. Despite the repri

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Never-seen-before Renoir painting unveiled ahead of auction

• 2:14 PM

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'Child with toys' had been gifted by the painter to his only student and close friend, Jeanne Baudot. The work stayed in her family ever since. Set to be auctioned in late November 2025, it is expected to sell for at least one million euros.

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Death of kidnapped South Korean student spurs talks with Cambodia to tackle online scams

• 2:10 PM

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Seoul has banned travel to parts of Cambodia after a South Korean student died from cardiac arrest, after being kidnapped and tortured by a criminal gang in the country. Criminal networks are believed to lure victims to Cambodia with the promise of well-

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US pressure mounts on India over its purchase of Russian oil

• 2:04 PM

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US president Donald Trump announced on October 15, 2025 that India will be halting its Russian oil imports, although New Delhi has neither confirmed nor denied the affirmation. It comes as Washington seeks to exert pressure on Russia for continuing the w

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Israel reveals the identity of two other dead hostages returned by Hamas

• 1:57 PM

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Two more bodies returned by Hamas under the fragile peace deal were identified by Israel on October 16, 2025, leaving now fifteen bodies left in Gaza. Israel expected the group to release 28 bodies by the 21st, yet only nine have made it back. Hamas says

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NGO sounds alarm on 'drastically deteriorating' humanitarian situation in occupied West Bank

• 1:34 PM

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As a fragile ceasefire holds in Gaza, the occupied West Bank remains a flashpoint. Since October 7, settler violence and Israeli demolitions have reached unprecedented levels. Speaking to FRANCE 24, Anne-Claire Yaeesh, Handicap International’s Director f

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Tunisia: protests erupt over pollution from fertiliser plant

• 1:28 PM

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In #Gabès, #Tunisia, protests have erupted demanding the shutdown of a toxic #factory polluting the environment and threatening the #health of local residents. Under mounting pressure, President Kaïs #Saied has dispatched a team to the site to try to cle

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Donald Trump announces new 'Arc de Trump' project for Washington

• 1:20 PM

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US President Donald Trump outlined plans to build a monument dubbed the "Arc de Trump" at a dinner hosting donors to a $250 million ballroom he is building at the White House. The ballroom would be the largest in a series of renovations Trump has made to

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All aboard with Keira Knightley: October's best TV shows

• 1:19 PM

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On this month’s Arts 24 TV series show, TV critic Dheepthika Laurent chats with Eve Jackson about the standout shows hitting screens in October. From “Les Disparues de la Gare”, a gripping French true crime series based on real-life femicides, to “The Wo

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Raila Odinga remembered as 'one of the biggest leaders' in Kenya

• 1:15 PM

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Kenya grieves the death of former premier Raila Odinga, a major political figure who spent most of his life in the opposition. While the country waits for state funerals to be organised, FRANCE 24's Bastien Renouil asked on October 15, 2025 locals living

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As Israeli forces withdraw after ceasefire, Hamas tightens its grip on the streets of Gaza

• 1:12 PM

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With Israeli troops pulling back under a ceasefire that began last Friday, Hamas has moved quickly to reassert its own authority across the devastated Gaza Strip, fighting bloody clashes with armed groups it accuses of being criminal gangs and shooting a

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French foodies fete tasting week, but what do the french really eat?

• 1:12 PM

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Every year, French food lovers celebrate “La Semaine du Goût” — or “Tasting Week” — which runs this year from October 13 to 19. It’s been a much-loved tradition in France since 1990. Food journalist and author Alec Lobrano, one of Paris’s most influentia

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Madagascar population welcomes new president as sign of needed political change

• 1:10 PM

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Madagascar's new military ruler Michael Randrianirina said on October 15, 2025 he would soon be sworn in as president of the transition, after leading a coup against President Andry Rajoelina. Meanwhile calm largely returned to the capital, which had bee

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EU unveils 'flagship' defence projects to counter Russian threat

• 1:01 PM

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The European Commission on Thursday unveiled a roadmap proposing four major defence projects, including a counter-drone system and measures to strengthen the EU’s eastern border, as part of plans to boost Europe’s military readiness by 2030 amid growing

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US uses drug trafficking as pretence to force regime change in Venezuela

• 11:08 AM

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As Donald Trump confirms CIA action in Venezuela, the US president cites concerns over drug trafficking as a way to oust Nicolas Maduro from power and enforce a regime change. It is also the sign of a new policy era for the CIA, which should be 'going pl

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India’s baby bust: World’s most populous country fears demographic decline

• 10:51 AM

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India, home to 1.45 billion people, recently overtook China as the world’s most populous country. Yet, behind this demographic milestone lies an unexpected challenge. While national leaders once warned that a large population could hinder development, se

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Syria and Russia rekindle realpolitik romance fuelled by military strategy, geopolitical ambitions

• 10:33 AM

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The nascent Syrian leadership now seeks to "redefine" ties with Russia as the Damascus‑Moscow axis has undergone a startling metamorphosis: Russia’s deadly firepower from the air saved the ruthless Assad regime from the brink of collapse, amid civil war

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Who is Michael Randrianirina, set to become Madagascar's new president?

• 10:32 AM

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He is set to become Madagascar's new president after mass protests led to the toppling of Andry Rajoelina. But who is the colonel Michael Randrianirina, who has become the face of the country's latest power grab? He has vowed to 'quickly' appoint a new c

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Tension grows in Gaza as Hamas works to tighten grip on enclave

• 10:26 AM

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Despite the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas one of biggest sticking points going forward is the disarmament of Hamas. Both US president Donald Trump and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu have said the militant group must lay down their weapons or fa

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Exchange of bodies continues between Israel and Hamas

• 10:23 AM

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After two more bodies of Israeli hostages were returned by Hamas, the group says it will need more and time and special equipment to find others, buried in the rubble of Gaza. Israel has also returned bodies of Palestinians for burial, bringing the total

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French government will have to find compromise with MPs to get budget through

• 10:21 AM

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After surviving the riskiest of two motions of no-confidence in Parliament, the French government will now have to work to find compromise with MPs to settle on a budget before the end of the year. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu promised he would not b

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Live: French PM Lecornu survives both no-confidence votes in parliament

• 10:14 AM

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French PM Sébastien Lecornu survives no-confidence vote in Parliament

• 10:00 AM

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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu narrowly survived the riskiest of two votes of no-confidence, by 18 votes. His survival is largely due to the Socialist Party's decision to temporarily support the government after Lecornu promised to suspend Franc

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Live: Government of French PM Lecornu narrowly survives first of two no-confidence votes

• 9:44 AM

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France adapts its military response to aerial incursions

• 9:32 AM

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As European countries face a growing security threat from Russia, armies are adapting to incursions. Until recently, in the event of an intrusion, the doctrine was only to escort the aircraft away. But France says it no longer rules out shooting them dow

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Embattled French PM survives no-confidence votes days after reappointment

• 9:29 AM

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France's embattled Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence votes in the National Assembly on Thursday, after winning crucial backing from the opposition Socialist Party thanks to his pledge to suspend President Emmanuel Macron's conte

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Trade tensions between the US and China renewed over rare earth materials

• 9:28 AM

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With the latest Chinese controls surrounding rare earth exports, US president Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting November 2025 - which Beijing has slammed as a 'double standard'. But the reignited trade tensions

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US president authorised covert CIA operations in Venezuela

• 9:24 AM

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President Donald Trump has tried to brand himself as a peacemaker in the Middle East but he has stoked tensions with Venezuela in recent months. In August 2025, he sent warships to the Caribbean to combat alleged drug trafficking. Speaking to reporters o

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Will France's new government survive the no-confidence vote?

• 9:19 AM

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France's Prime Minister is to face a vote of no confidence on October 16, 2025 after the left and far-right announced it would test the current government. Socialists are momentarily backing Sebastien Lecornu following changes to pension plans, but a num

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Ceasefire called after new Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes kill dozens

• 9:16 AM

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A 48-hour ceasefire was announced by the Pakistani foreign ministry on October 15, 2025 after a week of violence with neighbouring Afghanistan. Islamabad accuses Kabul of offering safe haven to militants who plan their frequent assaults from Afghan soil.

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Gaza ceasefire deal threatened over dispute on dead hostages' return

• 9:12 AM

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The fragile Gaza ceasefire is threatened over dispute on dead hostages' return. In the meantime, Israel has said it will reopen the Rafah crossing on October 16, 2025 to allow humanitarian aid and construction material into Gaza to rebuild the enclave. F

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Week of national morning in Kenya following Raila Odinga's passing

• 9:09 AM

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Former Kenyan premier Raila Odinga passed on October 15, 2025, aged 80. As the country grieves its loss,FRANCE 24's former Nairobi correspondent Olivia Bizot tells us more on Raila Odinga's lasting political impact in the country, and what his passing co

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Trump says India's Modi has pledged to stop buying Russian oil

• 9:07 AM

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US President Donald Trump says Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed that India will stop buying Russian oil, as American tariffs hit Indian exports to the United States. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has hinted at a possible de-escalation of the US

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South Koreans 'held captive and forced to work' in Cambodian scam centres

• 8:53 AM

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PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 16: Following the recent ceasefire deal, Palestinian detainees and Israeli hostages share harrowing accounts of their experiences. Also, Seoul reports that around a thousand South Koreans are being forced to work in “inhu

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Tunisians rally for closure of chemical factory blamed for spike in poisonings

• 8:38 AM

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Several thousand people in the city of Gabes in southern Tunisia called for for the closure of an ageing phosphate processing plant run by the Tunisian Chemical Group, which local residents say is responsible for a host of poisonings and other health iss

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One dead, scores injured as Peru president's impeachment fails to quell protests

• 7:29 AM

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Clashes at anti-crime demonstrations in Lima on Wednesday left one dead and more than 100 injured, said Peru's interim president Jose Jeri, whose accession following the impeachment of former leader Dina Boluarte has failed to end weeks of youth-led prot

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Gen Z revolution or coup against democracy? Madagascar's political upheaval harkens back to 2009

• 7:08 AM

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Madagascar has entered a volatile new chapter of political upheaval and uncertainty. After weeks of Gen Z–led protests over poverty, corruption, lack of access to education, and chronic power and water shortages, the elite CAPSAT military unit defected,

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Senegal awaits report on French colonial-era massacre of Thiaroye

• 6:44 AM

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A long-awaited report on the World War II-era Thiaroye massacre will be submitted to the Senegalese presidency on Thursday, aiming to shed light on the colonial killing of dozens of African troops protesting over pay delays. French officials at the time

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Embattled French PM survives two no-confidence votes days after reappointment

• 5:59 AM

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French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived successive no-confidence votes in parliament on Thursday, after winning crucial backing from the opposition Socialist Party thanks to his pledge to suspend President Emmanuel Macron's contested pension ref

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Reopening Rafah border under negotiation as Israel, Hamas trade blame over truce violations

• 5:13 AM

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Israel said on Thursday it was preparing for the reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt to let Palestinians in and out, but set no date for when that would take place. Hamas and Israel have traded accusations that each side has violated the ceasef

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Morocco secure historic spot in Under-20 World Cup final after beating France

• 3:01 AM

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Third-choice goalkeeper Abdelhakim El Mesbahi emerged as Morocco’s unlikely hero on Wednesday, saving the decisive penalty to seal a dramatic 5-4 shootout victory over France and send the Atlas Lions to their first-ever Under-20 World Cup final, where th

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In regional first, Uruguay passes law allowing euthanasia

• 2:27 AM

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Uruguay’s senate passed a law decriminalising euthanasia on Wednesday, putting the Latin American nation among a handful of other countries where seriously ill patients can legally obtain help to end their lives. It makes Uruguay the first country in pre

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Israel warns it will resume military operations in Gaza if Hamas violates truce

• 1:37 AM

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Israel’s defence minister warned on Wednesday that fighting in Gaza will resume if Hamas fails to fully comply with a US-backed ceasefire deal, following the partial return of hostages' remains. The fragile truce has seen exchanges of hostages and prison

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The French Exception: Why both reform and compromise are political minefields in the Fifth Republic

• 12:48 AM

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Sébastien "Lazarus" Lecornu miraculously shakes off the shortest term of a prime minister in modern French history, only to survive not one but two death-defying political feats: weathering consecutive votes of no-confidence. As the newly rejuvenated pri

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From Tokyo to the Thames: Sumo wrestlers bring ancient Japan to London

• 12:41 AM

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London's Royal Albert Hall has swapped violins for loincloths this week as 40 sumo wrestlers take part in the city's first Grand Sumo Tournament in 34 years. The five-day event marks the Japan Sumo Association's first outing abroad since 2013, bringing t

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