The legacy of Dick Cheney, polarizing US VP dead at 84

• 8:57 PM

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FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Ian Reifowitz, Distinguished Professor of History, SUNY-Empire State University, about the legacy of Dick Cheney on the international stage and in the Republican party. The hard-charging conservative who became one of th

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France's struggle to pass a budget is 'the failure of Macron's second mandate', analyst says

• 8:31 PM

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Debates on France’s state budget continued on Tuesday, with the health budget at the centre of discussions—a sensitive issue as the government seeks to make savings while maintaining access to healthcare. The executive remains in a precarious situation:

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Iran frees two French nationals from prison, Macron says

• 7:43 PM

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Iran has released two French nationals imprisoned there for more than three years, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday, in apparent exchange for an Iranian student who was conditionally freed in October. Cecile Kohler and her partner Jacques

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Shein takes Paris by storm: Does Chinese e-commerce giant threaten French fashion?

• 7:28 PM

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Protesters fuming at Chinese e-commerce giant Shein electing the French capital as its debut point for physical in-shop presence. We’ll ask about behemoths that churn out clothes faster than we can scroll, Shein’s choice of the iconic Right Bank departme

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Two French nationals freed from Iranian prison after more than 3 years in detention

• 7:18 PM

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French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that two French nationals have been released from an Iranian prison after more than 3 years in detention and were on their way to the French Embassy in Tehran.

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Two French nationals held for three years in Iran have been released, Macron says ⤵️

• 7:15 PM

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Hamas hands over remains of a deceased hostage to Red Cross in Gaza

• 7:00 PM

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Israel’s military said Tuesday that the remains of a deceased hostage had been handed over by Hamas to the Red Cross in Gaza, the latest transfer since a ceasefire took effect last month.

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Two French nationals held for three years in Iran have been released, Macron says

• 6:47 PM

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French citizens Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris who were jailed in Iran for more than three years on espionage charges have been released, President Emmanuel Macron announced Tuesday.

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Will the USA overthrow the president of Venezuela?

• 5:28 PM

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On 2 September 2025, the United States bombed a Venezuelan vessel, killing 11 people. Since then, nine other attacks on boats in the Caribbean have occurred. While Washington frames this as part of the fight against “narcoterrorism,” some experts see a m

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Food banks struggle as government shutdown enters 35th day

• 5:18 PM

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As the US government shutdown enters its 35th day, food banks across the country are facing growing strain. With federal support delayed, many organizations are struggling to meet the rising demand from families relying on emergency food assistance. Volu

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The political legacy of Dick Cheney, former US vice president

• 5:14 PM

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Dick Cheney, the 46th vice president of the United States under President George W. Bush, died at 84. He was a central figure behind the 'war on terror' and the US invasion of Iraq. With a political career spanning five decades, he reshaped the role of t

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Dick Cheney, former US VP dies, aged 84

• 4:56 PM

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Dick #Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarising vice presidents in U.S. history has died at 84. He was the architect of the post-#911 "war on terror" and a leading advocate for the invasion of #Iraq.

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How Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan went from reform to repression

• 4:54 PM

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Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in as Tanzania’s president on Monday after winning an election in which her main rivals had been prevented from running. Once seen as a new democratic hope after first rising to the presidency in 2021, Hassan now stands accu

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'Attention-grabbing charisma & magnetism': Is Mamdani setting stage for future of American politics?

• 4:53 PM

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New York City's voters are deciding the outcome of a generational and ideological divide that will resonate across the country as they choose the next mayor to run the nation's largest city. A victory for Zohran Mamdani would give the city its first Musl

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Thandiwe Muriu: She turns African fabrics into optical illusions and the world can't look away

• 4:30 PM

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Kenyan photographer Thandiwe Muriu is turning heads and bending reality. Her vibrant portraits blend women seamlessly into richly patterned fabrics, creating hypnotic optical illusions that celebrate African identity while questioning how we see beauty,

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France's Goncourt literary prize awarded to Laurent Mauvignier for family saga

• 4:07 PM

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French novelist Laurent Mauvignier has won France's most prestigious literary honour, the Goncourt prize, for "La Maison Vide" ("The Empty House"). The book "recalls the great realist authors of the 19th century, like Zola, Maupassant and Flaubert", FRAN

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'Big tent: Democrats must embrace NYC Muslim Democratic Socialist, farmer in midwest, techpreneurs'

• 4:06 PM

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New York City's voters are deciding the outcome of a generational and ideological divide that will resonate across the country as they choose the next mayor to run the nation's largest city. A victory for Zohran Mamdani would give the city its first Musl

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Jihadists' fuel blockade squeezes Mali's military rulers

• 4:02 PM

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Mali's military rulers have been grappling with a weeks-long blockade on fuel imports imposed by al-Qaeda-linked militants. The blockade has plunged the landlocked West African nation into power shortages and deepened the strain on its ruling junta. 

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Ukraine: Battle for key city of Pokrovsk rages on

• 3:51 PM

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Russian and Ukrainian forces clashed on Tuesday in Pokrovsk, a key transport and logistics hub in eastern Ukraine that Moscow has sought to capture for over a year. Ukraine reported heavy fighting in areas crucial for frontline logistics, sending reinfor

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France's Goncourt literary prize awarded to Laurent Mauvignier for family saga

• 3:02 PM

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French novelist Laurent Mauvignier has won France’s most prestigious literary honor, the Goncourt Prize, for "La Maison Vide" (The Empty House). ''The book recalls the great realist authors of the 19th century, like Zola, Maupassant and Flaubert," report

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Suspected smugglers on trial over deadly 2023 Channel shipwreck

• 3:00 PM

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Nine men went on trial in Paris on November 4, 2025 over a 2023 Channel shipwreck that killed seven Afghan migrants. The defendants — two Iraqis, six Afghans, and one Sudanese man accused of piloting the boat — face charges of involuntary manslaughter in

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Behind the story: French cement firm Lafarge in the dock, accused of funding terrorism

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Some of the leading figures behind the trial of a huge multinational getting underway in Paris have spoken to FRANCE 24 about how the French cement company Lafarge put its own economic interests above any other considerations. Lafarge stands accused of m

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Peru cuts ties with Mexico over asylum for ex-prime minister

• 2:56 PM

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Peru has severed diplomatic relations with Mexico after learning that former prime minister Betssy Chávez, accused of helping ex-president Pedro Castillo attempt a coup in 2022, has taken refuge in the Mexican embassy in Lima. Peru’s foreign minister con

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NY candidate Zohran Mamdani addresses the press on mayor election day

• 2:54 PM

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Rewatch Zohran Mamdani’s address in New York on election day as he addresses journalist on Novembre 4, 2025. Zohran Mamdani is a 34-year-old progressive politician aiming to become New York City’s first Muslim mayor.

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Dick Cheney, key figure in US war on terror, dies at 84

• 2:52 PM

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Dick Cheney, George W. Bush’s powerful vice president and architect of US war policies in Iraq, has died at 84 from pneumonia and heart complications. Long a key Bush ally and former Secretary of Defense, he was both criticized as a Machiavellian figure

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World on course for catastrophic warming despite climate-fighting plans, UN warns

• 2:05 PM

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Despite a wave of new climate pledges, the world remains on course for up to 2.5°C of warming this century, the UN said Tuesday, with scientists widely agreeing that exceeding 1.5°C of warming over pre-industrial levels risks catastrophic consequences. 

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Zohran Mamdani: NYC's first Muslim mayor?

• 1:54 PM

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In this edition of Entre Nous, we focus on what has shaped Zohran Mamdani, the frontrunner in the race to become the next mayor of New York. The 34-year-old Democratic Socialist's campaign has resonated with voters in the Big Apple, but what exactly abou

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Zelensky visits troops near embattled Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk

• 1:53 PM

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday he visited troops near the frontline city of Pokrovsk, where Ukrainian forces are fighting to hold off relentless Russian assaults on the eastern logistics hub. 

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US: Zohran Mamdani set to become New York’s first Muslim mayor

• 1:51 PM

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It’s the day New Yorkers cast their ballots. Zohran Mamdani, only 34, is emerging as a charismatic figure in the city’s mayoral race. Representing the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, he’s campaigning on bold promises to tackle the high cost of

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Will Indian women's cricket victory galvanise the sport?

• 1:05 PM

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IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, November 4: New Yorkers begin voting in the city's mayoral election. Will young, Socialist upstart Zohran Mamdani cause an upset or will the election swing in Andrew Cuomo's favour? In France, the trial of concrete maker Lafarge b

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Nigeria denies claims of Christian genocide amid Trump's threats

• 11:48 AM

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President Trump has expressed fierce concern over attacks on Christians in Nigeria, warning that the situation could lead to U.S. military intervention. Nigerian authorities, however, deny any targeted genocide and emphasise that violence affects multipl

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Former US vice president Dick Cheney, architect of 2003 Iraq invasion, dies at 84

• 11:42 AM

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Former US vice president Dick Cheney has died at age 84, his family announced on Tuesday. Cheney served as defence chief during the Persian Gulf War under president George H.W. Bush before returning to public life under president George W. Bush and becom

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Starbucks sells majority stake in China business amid competition from local rivals

• 11:03 AM

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US coffee chain Starbucks has announced it is forming a joint venture with asset management firm Boyu Capital in China, where the latter will hold a 60 percent stake in the company's local business. China is Starbucks' second-largest market globally and

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Senegalese beach wrestling set for Olympic debut in 2026

• 11:01 AM

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Wrestling in Senegal is more than a sport — it’s a national treasure, a symbol of pride and passion. Now, the beach version of this beloved tradition will make its Olympic debut at the 2026 Games in Dakar, igniting excitement and ambition among the count

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3 reasons why Zohran Mamdani could win New York’s mayoral race

• 10:38 AM

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As New Yorkers cast their ballots, Zohran Mamdani stands out as the young, dynamic, and unapologetically progressive candidate energising voters with his bold agenda; tackling the cost of living, making childcare free, and raising taxes on the rich. His

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Tanzania partially lifts curfew, internet blackout after deadly election violence

• 10:06 AM

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Tanzania partially lifted restrictions including a curfew and an internet blackout on Tuesday after deadly violence broke out following the country's presidential elections.

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Mali: Jihadists' fuel blockade paralyse Bamako

• 10:06 AM

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An al-Qaeda-linked group, JNIM, has blockaded fuel supplies in Mali’s capital for two months, crippling Bamako and pressuring the military government. Though the militants are active near the city, analysts say they currently lack the intent or capabilit

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Amid Russia's relentless attacks on Ukraine's urban areas, will EU have to send boots on the ground?

• 9:55 AM

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Ukraine has received additional US-made Patriot air defense systems to help it counter Russia’s daily barrages and relentless pounding of urban areas behind the front line. It has also targeted the energy supply to deny civilians heat and running water i

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Is New York candidate Zohran Mamdani too far left?

• 9:41 AM

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In New York’s mayoral race, Zohran Mamdani leads among young voters with bold plans to cut living costs and make public transport free. Backed by AOC and Bernie Sanders, the Democratic Socialist faces fierce attacks from President Trump, who calls him a

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Shein says prepared to give French police names of clients who bought childlike sex dolls

• 9:40 AM

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Online sales platform Shein said on Tuesday it would "cooperate fully" with a French investigation into the sale of childlike sex dolls on its site, adding that it would provide the names of customers who bought such dolls if asked.

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Trump threatens to cut federal funds for New York City if Mamdani wins mayoral race

• 8:57 AM

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US President Donald Trump on Monday said he would hold back federal funds for New York City if Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani wins Tuesday's mayoral election. Trump urged New Yorkers to vote for former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, who is running

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Champions League: Ousmane Dembélé is ready to go as PSG host Bayern Munich

• 7:36 AM

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Paris Saint-Germain host Bayern Munich on Matchday 4 of the Champions League. Ousmane Dembélé, whose availability was doubtful over the weekend because of discomfort in his right thigh, will finally be in the squad.

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North Korea's former symbolic head of state Kim Yong Nam dies

• 7:31 AM

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North Korea's former ceremonial head of state Kim Yong Nam has died at age 97, state media reported on Tuesday. Kim Yong Nam defied the country's purge-prone political scene to serve as head of parliament for 20 years, a role experts suspect he retained

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North Korea fires artillery rockets ahead of US defence secretary's border visit, Seoul says

• 7:00 AM

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Pyongyang fired around 10 rockets an hour before US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday visited the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea, Seoul said on Tuesday. 

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Cement giant Lafarge goes on trial in France over alleged payments to jihadist groups in Syria

• 3:59 AM

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Cement maker Lafarge goes on trial in France on Tuesday, accused of paying the Islamic State group and other jihadists to keep its operations running in war-torn Syria. The French firm earlier pleaded guilty in the United States to providing material sup

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New York set to elect socialist Mamdani as mayor, setting up clash with Trump

• 3:21 AM

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New Yorkers are projected to elect leftist Zohran Mamdani as mayor on Tuesday, a move seen as opening a new front in opposition to President Donald Trump and risking retaliation against his hometown. Off-year gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jerse

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The Bright Side: Exiled Afghan women footballers compete in first international matches

• 2:49 AM

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A squad of female refugee footballers exiled from Afghanistan under Taliban rule played in their first international matches at the FIFA Unites: Women's Series late last month in Morocco. The Afghan Women United players hope that FIFA will recognise the

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EU ministers in final push to seal emissions targets ahead of COP30 in Brazil

• 2:42 AM

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EU environment ministers will meet Tuesday for a final push to agree on 2035 and 2040 emissions targets before the UN climate summit in Belem, Brazil. “To come empty-handed… would really undermine the EU’s credibility,” an EU diplomat said, as negotiatio

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France's Goncourt literary prize awarded to Laurent Mauvignier for family saga

• 12:53 AM

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French novelist Laurent Mauvignier has won France’s most prestigious literary honor, the Goncourt Prize, for "La Maison Vide" (The Empty House). The work is a sweeping 750-page family saga inspired by his own relatives’ stories and spanning more than a c

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Tension rises between Trump and NYC over potential Mamdani win

• 12:44 AM

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#NewYork city is electing its new mayor on November 4. But as Zohran #Mamdani is expected to win, US President Donald #Trump threatened to withhold federal funding from the city. A self-proclaimed democratic socialist, Mamdani won the primary earlier thi

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Jamaica rallies to aid survivors after Hurricane Melissa’s devastation

• 12:32 AM

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Nearly a week after Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica as one of the island’s strongest storms on record, authorities are rushing aid to devastated communities. The storm has killed at least 32 people in Jamaica and more than 60 across the Caribbean, Infor

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Ex-US Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84

• 12:22 AM

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Former US vice president Dick Cheney has died aged 84, US media reported on Tuesday, citing a statement from his family. Cheney was the 46th vice president, serving under Republican president George W. Bush for two terms between 2001 and 2009. His politi

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Italy: Worker dies in Rome tower collapse

• 12:18 AM

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A construction worker died after being trapped in the partial collapse of Rome’s 13th-century Torre dei Contini during restoration work. Three colleagues survived, and a second collapse narrowly missed firefighters. Prosecutors have launched an investiga

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France is still struggling to pass a budget

• 12:17 AM

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Debates on France’s state budget continue today, with the health budget at the centre of discussions—a sensitive issue as the government seeks to make savings while maintaining access to healthcare. The executive remains in a precarious situation: withou

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Lafarge on trial in Paris for financing terrorism in Syria

• 12:15 AM

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The trial is opening today in Paris: the French cement company Lafarge and former executives face charges that they paid jihadist groups, such as Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and the al‑Nusra Front, around €5 million between 2013 and 2014 to keep

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California voters decide on new congressional map

• 12:13 AM

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California voters decide on November  4 whether to approve a new congressional map, a mid‑decade redrawing aimed at giving Democrats up to five extra US House seats. The move is a direct response to Republican gerrymandering efforts in Texas and part of

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Israel arrests ex-military lawyer over leaked Palestinian prisoner abuse video

• 12:10 AM

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Until last week, Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was Israel’s top military lawyer. She is now jailed after a scandal involving her abrupt resignation, brief disappearance, and the leak of a video tied to alleged Palestinian abuse at a military prison —

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Spain bets on migration to drive economic growth, bucking European trend

• 12:08 AM

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As Europe tightens up its borders and makes migration policy stricter, Spain has surprised with a welcoming approach to migrants. Between January and June of this year, 77,000 asylum seekers arrived in Spain. The Socialist-led government sees immigration

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