PSG hit seven as Barcelona, Arsenal run riot in Champions League goal fest

• 10:41 PM

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Returning Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele urged his teammates to stay focused after a 7-2 Champions League rout of Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday. PSG, the defending champions, won their third straight group match, scoring six goals with 10 men

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Financial corruption to trafficked teen girls: Dr. Lownie calls for 'full investigation into Andrew'

• 10:09 PM

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Dr. Andrew Lownie, Historian and Author, explores how the once‑celebrated Duke of York evolved from Falklands war hero into a figure mired in scandal, his downfall emblematic of the modern monarchy’s vulnerabilities. His book Entitled: The Rise and Fall

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Epstein Fallout: Prince Andrew crisis has 'potential to damage institution' of British monarchy

• 10:04 PM

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The British royal family is once again under intense scrutiny as a memoir by Virginia Giuffre, one of the most outspoken accusers of Prince Andrew and Jeffery Epstein has hit bookstores. “Nobody’s Girl” is being published posthumously six months after Gi

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MBS 'surfing a wave of popularity' that will need economic growth in order to endure: fmr ambassador

• 9:18 PM

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Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, former UK ambassador to Saudi Arabia John Jenkins says that, under the leadership of Mohammed bin Salman, the country is on a drive to normalise relations not only with Israel, but also with Iran and work towards

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The White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump's ballroom

• 9:10 PM

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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday brushed off criticism over the demolition of part of the White House to build a new ballroom, saying the sound of the construction work was "music to my ears." FRANCE 24's Daniel Quinlan reports.

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Crown jewels stolen from the Louvre estimated at €88 million

• 9:02 PM

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The jewellery stolen from the Louvre in Paris on Sunday is valued at 88 million euros, according to the Paris prosecutor citing the museum's curator.  Authorities warn the robbers not to disassemble the pieces to sell the precious stones. Elsewhere, Japa

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Drone attack hits Khartoum airport area ahead of reopening

• 8:23 PM

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In tonight's edition, Khartoum’s International airport's vicinity suffers a drone strike just one day before domestic flights were set to resume. Also, the crisis at the phosphate processing plant in the Tunisian city of Gabes deepens as workers walk o

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Elon Musk's Grok misleads internet users about anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests

• 8:07 PM

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Over the weekend, huge crowds in cities across the US gathered for demonstrations against Donald Trump’s policies. Some online have been alleging that the American channel MSNBC used old footage to exaggerate the scale of the protests. On X, Elon Musk's

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French ex-leader Sarkozy's lawyer says has requested release from jail

• 7:18 PM

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A lawyer for Nicolas Sarkozy said a motion had been filed for his release, moments after the former French president entered jail over a scheme to illegally fund his 2007 electoral campaign. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports.

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Trump-Putin summit planned for Budapest on hold, US official says

• 7:07 PM

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President Donald Trump’s plan for a swift meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin is on hold, a U.S. official said Tuesday, the latest twist in his stop-and-go effort to resolve the war in Ukraine. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington.

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Trump says he did not want ‘wasted' meeting with Putin as talks are called off

• 7:01 PM

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US President Donald Trump said Tuesday his planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin was on hold, calling it potentially a “waste of time.” The decision to delay the Budapest talks, announced last week, followed a Monday call between Secretar

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Tornado kills one, injures four near French capital

• 6:37 PM

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A tornado tore through districts north of Paris on Monday, toppling three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said. The town of Ermont, about 20 kilometers northeast of Paris was worst hit b

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Nicolas Sarkozy behind bars : jail time justified for former French president?

• 6:14 PM

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Sometimes former presidents do go to jail.

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How the Moroccan monarchy is trying to win back its estranged youth

• 5:18 PM

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Morocco is among a string of countries in the Global South that recently experienced a wave of youth-led protests that brought digital dissent to the streets. After a royal cabinet meeting this Sunday, its government is attempting to appease the proteste

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What to take away from JD Vance's press conference on the Gaza ceasefire

• 4:57 PM

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US Vice President JD Vance tried to soothe fears that the ceasefire signed by Israel and Hamas was under strain, telling a press conference in southern Israel Tuesday that the truce was going better than he had anticipated. Here are some of the main poin

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Russian bloggers publish video of drone attack on UN convoy in Ukraine

• 4:55 PM

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Russian kamikaze drones struck a UN aid convoy in southern Ukraine on October 14, damaging two trucks carrying humanitarian supplies. A few hours later, Russian bloggers triumphantly published a video of the attack. We used this footage to understand the

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Louvre heist losses estimated at 88 million euros

• 4:50 PM

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The losses caused by the daylight robbery of several pieces of Napoleonic jewellery from the Louvre Sunday have been estimated at some 88 million euros, Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said Tuesday.

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US, Australia ink rare earths deal to curb reliance on China amid rising trade tensions

• 4:24 PM

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Washington and Canberra have signed a new agreement to strengthen cooperation on rare earths and critical minerals, in a bid to reduce dependence on China's supply chains. The deal, promising billions in potential investment, highlights efforts by both n

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The Bright Side: One of the world's rarest whales grows in population

• 3:10 PM

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The endangered North Atlantic right whale, which number just 384 across the world's oceans, are showing a promising trend of population growth after having been hunted to the edge of extinction during the commercial whaling era.

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What is the 'Lybian case' that has led to Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction?

• 2:56 PM

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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is starting a 5-year prison sentence after he was found guilty in the so-called 'Lybian Case'. Prosecutors said his aides, acting in Sarkozy's name, struck a deal with Kadhafi in 2005 to illegally fund his victorio

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Supporters and opponents of Nicolas Sarkozy disagree on prison sentence

• 2:52 PM

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Former French President's Nicolas Sarkozy's prison sentence has been very divisive in France. While supporters argue it was politically motivated, opponents accuse Sarkozy of double-standards, with the leader calling for a tougher justice system until it

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US, Australia ink rare earths deal to curb reliance on China amid rising trade tensions

• 2:47 PM

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Washington and Canberra have signed a new agreement to strengthen cooperation on rare earths and critical minerals, in a bid to reduce dependence on China’s supply chains. The deal, promising billions in potential investment, highlights efforts by both n

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Mountaineers turn to lesser-known Himalayan summits

• 2:46 PM

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Far from the overcrowded Himalayan summits, some mountaineers take on lesser-known, more remote parts of the mountain chain. To boost tourism in less-developed regions, the Nepalese government has waved climbing fees for 97 summits amid environmental con

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Nicolas Sarkozy prison sentence divides France

• 2:43 PM

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As former French President Nicolas Sarkozy starts to serve his prison sentence, supporters claim the conviction was politically motivated. But for 6 out of 10 French people, the decision is fair. The ex-leader was found guilty of seeking to acquire fundi

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Prince Andrew denies Epstein ties despite mounting pressure

• 2:40 PM

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UK royal family's Prince Andrew faces mounting pressure regarding his ties with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, as his most vocal accuser's memoir is published posthumously on October 21, 2025.

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Sculpting rocks, threads and poems: Otobong Nkanga’s multi-layered artwork

• 2:15 PM

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Nigerian-Belgian artist Otobong Nkanga chose a particularly poetic title for her latest exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in Paris: “I Dreamt of You in Colours.” This marks her largest show to date in France. Otobong joins us to talk about how livin

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Gaza tries to rebuild amid fragile ceasefire

• 2:12 PM

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With the fragile ceasefire still holding, Gazans try to rebuild after two years of continuous bombing. At the same time, concern grows regarding the fragile US-brokered peace deal, following a flare f tension between Israel and Hamas. Said concerns have

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India’s Diwali causes thick smog in New Delhi

• 2:10 PM

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#NewDelhi chokes as #Diwali celebrations send pollution soaring–smog levels spike to dangerous highs, turning the city into a haze.

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Sarkozy in jail: What are French prisons really like?

• 1:55 PM

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With Nicolas Sarkozy now incarcerated and behind bars at the “Prison de la Santé”, we take a look at what makes this Parisian prison unique. We also dive into the different kinds of French prisons and how they are plagued by overcrowding. Finally, we fin

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Will Darmanin's Sarkozy visit shed light on poor prison conditions: overcrowding, healthcare access?

• 1:43 PM

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Nicolas Sarkozy entered the Elysee Palace in 2007 boasting hyperactive energy and a vision to transform France, but lost office after just one term. He entered prison on Tuesday after a judge sentenced him last month to five years for criminal conspiracy

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Police crack down on illegal meat smuggling from France into Switzerland

• 1:42 PM

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Illegal meat trafficking is on the rise, with quantities seized by customs becoming increasingly significant. From simple steak portions hidden under car bonnets to entire quarters of beef stacked on the back seats, the illegal import of meat from France

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European leaders say Ukraine's battle lines must be starting point for peace talks

• 1:36 PM

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With plans for a second summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin seeming to stall, European leaders on Tuesday stressed that the current battle lines in Ukraine must be the starting point for any future peace talks on

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Vice President JD Vance's visit to Israel is a US sign of 'concern' regarding fragile ceasefire

• 1:19 PM

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US President JD Vance is visiting Israel today as tensions flare up with Hamas, weakening an already fragile US-brokered ceasefire. The visit takes place as negotiations regarding phase two of the ceasefire stall. FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani tells u

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Museums around the world are on high alert following Louvre heist

• 1:13 PM

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In just seven minutes and in broad daylight, a brazen and expertly executed heist unfolded inside Paris' the Louvre Museum on October 19, 2025. Organised crime groups across Europe are increasingly targeting museums for jewels and gold, but police and ar

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France: Residents in shock after mini tornado hits north of Paris

• 11:03 AM

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A sudden mini #tornado struck towns north of #Paris on October 20, causing #damage, injuries, and leaving residents in shock.

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'Unprecedented': Sarkozy imprisonment sets powerful 'precedent on need for probity in public office'

• 10:48 AM

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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived at the gates of the notorious La Santé prison where he will now serve his 5-year sentence for a criminal conspiracy to finance his 2007 election campaign with funds from Libya. He is the first post-WWII lea

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France: Former president Nicolas Sarkozy imprisoned

• 10:44 AM

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Former French president Nicolas #Sarkozy arrived at a #prison in Paris on October 21 to begin serving a 5-year sentence for a criminal conspiracy to finance his 2007 election campaign with funds from #Libya.

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Epstein and Prince Andrew: The villains in Giuffre's sex abuse memoir

• 10:28 AM

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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 21: French papers react to former president Nicolas Sarkozy's imprisonment. Also, the posthumous memoir of Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein's victims, is out. Next, a scientific breakthrough helps blind people see again. F

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Nicolas Sarkozy greeted by his supporters before his incarceration

• 10:01 AM

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🔴 🇫🇷 Former French president Nicolas #Sarkozy left his home in Paris, hand-in-hand with his wife Carla Bruni, to head to the capital's La Sante prison to start a five-year prison term

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Chinese woman charged over September gold theft at Paris Natural History Museum

• 9:57 AM

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Paris prosecutors announced Tuesday that a Chinese woman was arrested and charged earlier this month for her involvement in the theft of gold nuggets worth more than $1 million from the capital's Natural History Museum in September. Art theft specialists

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Hazardous smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks

• 9:56 AM

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Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on October 20, 2025, as the country marked the Hindu festival symbolising the victory of light over darkness. People ate festive meals, exchanged gifts and set off colourful fireworks across the country. But in a cou

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Nicolas Sarkozy serving prison sentence is 'completely unprecedented'

• 9:54 AM

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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has gone to the Paris prison where he will be serving a 5-year prison sentence. He was found guilty of seeking to acquire funding from Muammar Kadhafi's Libya for the campaign that saw him elected. He is only the t

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Memoir by Prince Andrew's and Epstein's accuser reignites UK royal scandal

• 9:48 AM

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A new book is out on October 21, 2025 written by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims and it makes explosive accusations against Prince Andrew. The author, Virginia Giuffre (pronounced Jew-fray) died by suicide back in April 2025. Before her death, she reach

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Louvre heist latest in string of French museum robberies

• 9:42 AM

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The robbery at the Louvre on October 19, 2025, was the fourth in France in the space of just two months. In some cases, it is thought gangs may be operating for very rich art collectors. In 2024, police advised that museums increase their level of securi

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Possibility of Trump-Putin summit in Hungary raises concerns among EU leaders

• 9:39 AM

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Some EU leaders are raising concerns about the possibility of a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Budapest, as the Russian president is wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes. Many are uneasy about the prospect of him v

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Slain Nepali hostage's body repatriated after release by Hamas

• 9:29 AM

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The body of Nepali student Bipin Joshi, one of the hostages taken by Hamas who died in captivity, was returned to his home country October 20, 2025. Joshi was among 17 Nepali students studying agriculture in southern Israel during the October 7 attack th

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US Vice-President JD Vance visits Israel as Gaza ceasefire falters

• 8:54 AM

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US Vice-President JD Vance visits Israel amid concerns that the US-brokered peace deal between the country and Hamas will not hold. The Trump administration has redoubled its efforts to cement the fragile Gaza peace agreement after Israel accused Hamas o

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Japan gets its first female prime minister, ending three-month political vacuum

• 8:50 AM

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Japan's parliament has voted to elect the country's first woman prime minister. Ultraconservative San-eye Taka-ichi is among Japanese politicians who have stonewalled measures for women’s advancement. She supports the imperial family’s male-only successi

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Political pressure expected to increase on Nicolas Sarkozy case as parole request lodged

• 8:47 AM

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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy starts serving his 5-year sentence today October 21, 2025. As his legal team says the appeal's court will decide on his parole within a month, political pressure is expected to increase. FRANCE 24's Marc Perelman a

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Parole requested for former president Nicolas Sarkozy as prison sentence starts

• 8:32 AM

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Nicolas Sarkozy's lawyers speak in front of the Paris prison of La Santé after the former French president entered it to start serving his 5-year sentence for campaign finance conspiracy. His legal team has lodged a request for parole, with their mission

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Former French President arrives at Paris prison to serve sentence

• 8:07 AM

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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrives at the Paris prison to serve his 5-year sentence, set to start today October 21, 2025. Crowds have gathered to support him in front of the building. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali reports from the scene and tell

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Nicolas Sarkzoy leaves home for prison in front of family and supporters

• 8:03 AM

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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy leaves his home ahead of his 5-year prison sentence set to start this October 21, 2025 for campaign finance conspiracy, under the cries of supporters and surrounded by his family. The crowd gathered in front of his

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Crowd gathers to support former French President's Nicolas Sarkozy ahead of prison sentence

• 7:53 AM

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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to begin his 5- year prison sentence for campaign finance conspiracy this October 21, 2025. In front of his residence in Paris, a crowd of supporters has rallied at the call of the president's son, Louis Sar

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Live: Former French president Sarkozy arrives at Paris prison to begin five-year sentence

• 7:43 AM

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Prince Murat: The royal jewels represent the 'heritage of the French monarchy, the nation of France'

• 7:25 AM

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As French police, including 60 investigators, step up the hunt for the perpetrators behind the unprecedented theft of the Louvre museum's priceless royal jewels, François Picard welcomes Prince Joachim Charles Napoléon Murat, descendant of Caroline Bonap

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Sarkozy faces 'tough time', solitary confinement in Paris prison

• 6:58 AM

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Sarkozy will be facing a "tough time" in Paris's La Santé prison, FRANCE 24 reporter Clovis Casali said. The former president is likely to be held in a nine square metre cell within the solitary confinement wing of the prison, staff told AFP, to avoid Sa

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Sarkozy conviction 'has not made him a pariah' among French right

• 6:33 AM

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One of Sarkozy’s sons, Louis, called for a rally on Tuesday morning in support of his father in the high-end Paris neighbourhood where the former French president lives. “There are more police and journalists here than people [rallying] in support of Sar

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Japan's hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi elected first female prime minister

• 6:27 AM

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Japan's parliament elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister Tuesday, a day after her struggling party struck a coalition deal with a new partner expected to pull her governing bloc further to the right.

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Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir shines new light on Epstein ordeal

• 5:53 AM

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A much-anticipated memoir by one of Jeffrey Epstein's main accusers – whose accusations have already led to the fall from grace of Britain's Prince Andrew – was released on Tuesday. The book is likely to keep Epstein's ties to Donald Trump in the spotlig

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Live: Vance arrives in Israel to shore up Gaza truce deal in talks with Netanyahu

• 5:51 AM

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US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Israel on Tuesday to bolster the fragile Gaza truce. He is set to hold talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said they would be discussing regional "security challenges" and "diplomatic opportunit

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