Claims about Brigitte Macron's gender a 'perfect storm of transphobia, conspiracy and fake news'

• 9:42 PM

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Speaking on FRANCE 24, Flora Bolter, Co-Director of the LGBTI+ Observatory at the Jean Jaurès Foundation, says that the claims about Brigitte Macron's gender are a 'perfect storm' of transphobic discourse, conspiracy theories and fake news, adding that s

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Sudan's RSF overrun the army's last stronghold in the Darfur region

• 9:39 PM

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In tonight's edition, the paramilitary force RSF has ousted the Sudanese army from El-Fasher, its last stronghold in Darfur, after months of fighting. Also, Paul Biya, the world's oldest serving ruler, secured an eighth term in office on Monday, after

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How artificial intelligence is transforming the defence industry

• 9:02 PM

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With the rise in hybrid threats and intimidating manœuvres from hostile powers, France has joined the race to develop intelligent weapons. From radars that use AI to exponentially increase their detection and reconnaissance capacities, to weapons with AI

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United Nations, France condemn Israel for attack on UN peacekeeping troops in Lebanon

• 8:58 PM

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The United Nations and France on Monday condemned Israel for an attack on peacekeeping troops in southern Lebanon, after they neutralised an Israeli drone that reportedly flew over their patrol in an "aggressive manner" on Sunday.  According to a French

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The ‘transvestigation’ of Brigitte Macron: how false transgender claims went viral

• 8:40 PM

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As 10 defendants begin trial in Paris for allegedly cyberharassing the French First Lady, Vedika Bahl takes a look at the timeline of how unsubstantiated conspiracy theories about her gender began to circulate, how the claims exploded globally after Cand

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Israel receives remains of 16th hostage from Red Cross in Gaza, Israel's PM says

• 8:38 PM

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Israel recieves remains of 16th hostage from Red Cross, Netanyahu's office says

• 6:21 PM

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The office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said that Israel had received the body of the 16th hostage from the Red Cross after Hamas handed it over earlier on Monday. The announcement came after an Israeli group campaigning for the return

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Trump lands in Japan to meet PM Sanae Takaichi as China trade truce hopes rise

• 5:57 PM

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US President Donald Trump is set to meet newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo. The visit is part of a five-day Asia trip which he hopes to cap with a trade war truce with Chinese President Xi Jinping. 

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Cameroon's president re-elected at 92

• 5:43 PM

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The world's oldest head of state, Paul #Biya, 92, extended his more than four-decade rule, securing an eighth term in #Cameroon's presidential poll - results which his rival swiftly rejected. On October 26, four people were killed in #clashes between sec

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Alassane Ouattara wins Ivory Coast presidential election, according to provisional results

• 5:38 PM

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Alassane Ouattara wins Ivory Coast presidential election, according to provisional results

• 5:37 PM

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Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara secured a fourth term on Monday, according to the provisional results of the Independent Electoral Commission. Nearly nine million voters were eligible to cast their ballots on Saturday. 

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'L'Amour à la folie': A posthumous love letter from Mariam to Amadou

• 5:11 PM

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Amadou and Mariam, the musical duo from Mali, performed together for more than four decades, until the passing of Amadou last April. Their ninth and final album together, 'L'Amour à la Folie' or 'Crazy Love' in English has just dropped. It's a posthumous

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How did online rumours that Brigitte Macron was born male go viral?

• 5:01 PM

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Ten people went on trial in France on Monday, accused of the online harassment of Brigitte Macron, who has been hounded for years by rumours that she was born male. How did the conspiracy theory gain such traction in France and beyond?

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Cameroon’s Paul Biya re-elected for 8th term amid protests

• 4:34 PM

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Cameroon’s 92-year-old president Paul Biya has been re-elected for an eighth term with 53.7% of the vote, according to the Constitutional Council. His main rival, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who claimed victory based on his own tally, denounced the result and

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Brigitte Macron harassment trial opens in Paris

• 4:26 PM

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Ten people are on trial in Paris for spreading false rumours about Brigitte Macron’s gender and personal life. The case, involving influencers and online figures, comes as the Macrons also pursue legal action in the US over similar attacks spread by far-

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Mexico prepares Day of the Dead national celebrations

• 3:37 PM

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Thousands of people in vibrant costumes and skull-like makeup gathered for #Mexico City’s annual #Catrina parade, a tribute to one of Mexico’s most iconic symbols of the #DayoftheDead. The Catrina is a skeleton often dressed in elegant clothing that has

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Music show: Thylacine camps out in the Namibian desert on 'Roads vol.3'

• 3:26 PM

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In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with French electronic producer and composer Thylacine. Travel is central to his artistry, having recorded music in unusual locations such as the Trans-Siberian Railway. He is releasing

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'One of the great French photographers': New Luc Delahaye exhibition opens in Paris

• 3:12 PM

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A new exhibition here in Paris is exploring the talents of a man deemed one of the greats of French photography. Luc Delahaye worked in the 1990s covering major conflicts as a photojournalist including Afghanistan, Rwanda, Bosnia, the Gulf, Chechnya and

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Make it rain: New Delhi trials cloud seeding to combat deadly smog

• 2:40 PM

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New Delhi could see artificial rain fall over the Indian capital for the first time later this week. The regional government is trialling a cloud-seeding experiment to induce artificial rain in a bid to bring the city's severe air pollution under control

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Trump says he won't meet with Canada 'for a while' following anti-tariff ad campaign

• 2:34 PM

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US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would not meet with Canada "for a while", after announcing a 10 percent hike in tariffs on the country's goods. The additional hike was triggered by an anti-tariff ad campaign that featured a quote by the

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France deadlocked over proposed wealth tax

• 2:32 PM

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France’s government is deadlocked over a proposed wealth tax on the richest households, with the 2% “Zucman tax” facing opposition from business leaders. The Socialist Party’s compromise “Zucman Light” offers a lower threshold, but economist Gabriel Zucm

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RSF claims El-Fasher takeover as Sudan conflict worsens

• 2:26 PM

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The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have released videos claiming their takeover of the Sudanese army headquarters in El-Fasher, the last army stronghold in Darfur. While RSF soldiers celebrate, local army-allied fighters say fighting continues. If the city f

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France: Ten on trial for spreading malicious rumours about First Lady Brigitte Macron

• 2:25 PM

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Ten people are on trial in Paris for sexist cyberharassment against Brigitte Macron, accused of spreading false rumours about her gender and personal life. The case comes as the Macrons also pursue legal action in the US over similar online attacks ampli

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Why are the French so fascinated by Ancient Egypt?

• 2:15 PM

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With the Grand Egyptian Museum set to open in Cairo, we explore the enduring passion of the French for Ancient Egypt. With its hieroglyphics, pyramids and mysteries, the land of the pharaohs fascinates young and old alike. Exhibitions showcasing its anci

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These algae could save vineyards from pesticides

• 1:25 PM

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Are winegrowers forever doomed to use pesticides? Some French scientists say no. A team of researchers and a burgeoning startup are working to bring microalgae-based fungicides to market. They would save vineyards from mildew and other harmful fungi, wit

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Louvre robbery suspects held as investigation intensifies

• 1:15 PM

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Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the Louvre robbery, with DNA, fingerprints, and other forensic evidence linking them to the heist. Investigators also recovered tools and items used in the crime, while at least two accomplices remain at

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French parliament holds plenary debate on disputed budget

• 1:10 PM

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France’s National Assembly holds a plenary session to debate a controversial budget for the coming year. They also debate on the health budget, as FRANCE 24's Antonia Kerrigan explains from Paris.

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More than two decades after independence, East Timor finally joins ASEAN

• 1:05 PM

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Twenty-three years after obtaining its independence, East Timor is starting a new chapter in its history. The small Southeast Asian country has just joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, the region's most influential bloc. The move

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Argentina’s far-right leader Milei strengthens grip after midterm win

• 11:48 AM

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Argentina’s far-right president Javier Milei is pushing aggressive free-market reforms and deep spending cuts, despite a corruption scandal and controversy over his stunts. His midterm victories strengthen his mandate, while critics accuse Donald Trump o

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Jamaica and Cuba brace for Hurricane Melissa

• 11:47 AM

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Having left a deadly trail in its wake in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, Hurricane #Melissa is set to make landfall on Jamaica and Cuba on October 27 and 28. Residents prepare for the storm, buying provisions, securing buildings and boats, and culling

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Is the US-China trade war coming to an end?

• 11:29 AM

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The United States and China are moving toward a potential trade agreement, according to US President Donald Trump. Ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on October 30 in South Korea, Trump said the two countries are set to “come away wit

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Cameroon’s Paul Biya, world’s oldest president, re-elected for eighth term

• 11:08 AM

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Cameroon’s President Paul Biya on Monday was declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, securing 53.66 percent of the vote, the Constitutional Council announced Monday, results which his rival swiftly rejected. At 92, Biya is the world's

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US warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago, putting more pressure on Venezuela

• 10:56 AM

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The USS Gravely docked in Trinidad and Tobago as US military pressure on Venezuela rises. Maduro condemned it as a “new eternal war,” while Donald Trump accused him of leading a criminal gang. Tensions recently escalated after the US struck Venezuelan sh

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France's budget debate heats up as MPs reject income tax freeze

• 10:53 AM

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Over the weekend, France’s parliament was rocked by intense debates over next year’s budget, with MPs from across the political spectrum rejecting a proposal to freeze the income tax scale, costing the government around €2 billion in revenue. The right w

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Caribbean on alert as hurricane Melissa threatens devastation

• 10:51 AM

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Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 4 storm, is threatening a direct hit on Jamaica after already causing fatalities in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Authorities warn of widespread damage, prolonged power outages, and isolated communities, with tr

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Trump meets Japan’s new PM amid hopes of US–China trade peace

• 10:13 AM

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Asian markets rallied as President Donald Trump’s tour of the region fuelled hopes of a breakthrough in US–China trade talks. In Japan, Trump meets newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to discuss investment and trade — a visit that could seal a fr

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Trade deal nearing between US and China

• 10:00 AM

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Asian stocks rallied Monday after a US-China trade breakthrough, with Washington dropping plans for new tariffs and Beijing pledging more soybean imports. The progress clears the way for Trump and Xi to finalise a deal, easing global tensions. FRANCE 24'

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Midterms in Argentina: Javier Milei wins big in a 'huge boost' to his agenda

• 9:57 AM

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Argentina’s libertarian president Javier Milei scored sweeping victories in Sunday’s midterm elections, winning key districts — including parts of Buenos Aires for the first time — and securing a strong mandate to advance his aggressive free-market agend

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Melissa intensifies to Category 5 hurricane as Jamaica braces for landfall

• 9:56 AM

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Hurricane Melissa strengthened to a powerful Category 5 on Monday, with destuctive winds and major winds expected to intensify in Jamaica. Forecasted to make landfall on Jamaica on Tuesday, Melissa is set to be the strongest hurricane in recent history t

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Fears for civilians trapped in Sudan's El-Fasher intensifies as fighting flares

• 9:17 AM

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The governor of Sudan’s Darfur region on Monday called for the urgent protection for civilians in El-Fasher, after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces claimed to have seized the last army stronghold in Darfur following an 18-month siege that left the c

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Kylian Mbappé scores again as Real Madrid win tense El Clasico

• 7:59 AM

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Real Madrid beat FC Barcelona (2-1) in a spiky first El Clasico of the season. Madrid have a 5-point lead in the standings.

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Trump says he 'would love' to meet with North Korea's Kim during Asia trip

• 7:44 AM

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President Donald Trump said Monday he "would love" to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his current Asia trip. The US president arrived in Japan on the latest leg of his five-day Asia trip, which he hopes to cap with an agreement on atrade war

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Brazil's Lula says trade deal with US could come ‘within days’

• 4:47 AM

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Monday that US President Donald Trump had “guaranteed” a trade deal between the two nations during their recent meeting. Speaking on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, Lula said the agreem

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Ten people go on trial in Paris over sexist cyber-harassment of Brigitte Macron

• 3:00 AM

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Ten people accused of sexist cyber-harassment against Brigitte Macron went on trial in Paris on Monday over  false claims that the French first lady was assigned male at birth. The trial comes months after she and President Emmanuel Macron filed a defama

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Cameroon protests turn deadly ahead of presidential election results

• 1:02 AM

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Four people were killed on Sunday in clashes between security forces and opposition protesters in Cameroon’s largest city, Douala, the regional governor said. Supporters of opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma defied a protest ban in several cities ahead o

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Cameroon: President Paul Biya secures 8th term with 53% of vote

• 12:48 AM

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Paul Biya extended his 43-year rule on October 27, securing an eighth term as president of Cameroon. The country's Constitutional Council announced that the 92-year old won 53.7 percent of the vote, beating rival Issa Tchiroma Bakary who came in second w

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Was the Louvre jewellery heist an inside job? Papers discuss museum robbery

• 12:21 AM

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PRESS REVIEW – Monday, October 27, 2025: First, the Louvre heist continues to make headlines as papers wonder if it might have been an inside job. Next, President Javier Milei wins big in Argentina's midterm parliamentary elections. Also, bear attacks ar

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