Why Ukraine is struggling to hold on to the ruined city of Pokrovsk

• 7:12 PM

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Russian and Ukrainian troops are locked in a desperate fight in the ruins of Pokrovsk, a road and railway hub at the heart of the Donets River coal basin. The near-emptied city has been the target of a grinding Russian offensive for more than a year – an

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Nigeria facing 'multiplicity of security challenges': Communal clashes, separatists, insurgencies

• 6:45 PM

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The Nigerian government said it does not tolerate religious persecution, responding to US President Donald Trump's threats of military intervention over the killing of Christians by jihadists in the country. Trump said on social media that he had asked t

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In Gaza, education fights to survive

• 5:24 PM

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Thanks to the humanitarian community, more than 25,000 children in Gaza have been able to return to school at the start of November. Many schools were destroyed, and the war has left deep scars on an entire generation – but since the October 10 ceasefire

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Shein: Opens first permanent store in Paris as scandal and criticism mount

• 5:15 PM

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Despite administrative sanctions and an ongoing judicial investigation into the sale of child-like sex dolls, the Asian e-commerce giant opened its first permanent physical store in the world at the BHV on Wednesday.

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Sudan funeral attack kills at least 40 as fighting speads into Kordofan region

• 4:48 PM

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An attack on a funeral gathering in North Kordofan's capital El-Obeid killed at least 40 civilians and injured dozens more, the UN said Wednesday, as the two-year war pitting Sudan's army against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensifies.

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Replay: Zohran Mamdani announces his co-chairs in first press conference since election

• 4:46 PM

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Rewatch as New York City's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani gives his first press conference since his victory in the election on November 4, where he announced his all-female team of co-chairs.

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Five people hit in car ramming on touristic French island

• 4:45 PM

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A motorist “deliberately” hit five people over 35 minutes on Île d’Oléron, a quiet French island popular with summer tourists off the Atlantic coast. An investigation for attempted murder is underway, but the case is not being treated as a terrorist inve

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From architecture to Amazons: The best of new French cinema

• 4:32 PM

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This week on arts24's film show, critic Manon Kerjean from Lost in Frenchlation joins us to explore four very different slices of French cinema – from monumental architecture to female bandits, nostalgic comedy and a sweeping national portrait. We begin

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Ukraine war is in a "stalemate" due to slow European aid and US reluctance

• 4:22 PM

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The Donbas city of Pokrovsk is at the centre of intensifying fighting as Russia tries to take it, one year down the line. If Pokrovsk is key, it's because taking it means controlling the entire Donbas region. After over three years of conflict, "we're in

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Why does Shein draw such contrasting feelings? A look at France

• 4:19 PM

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Shein opened its first-ever permanent shop on November 5 at the prestigious BHV department store in Paris, drawing protesters and bargain hunters amid controversy over the Chinese online fast-fashion retailer's low-cost business model and its impact on t

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'Israel doesn't want a legitimate Palestinian leader,' son of jailed figure Marwan Barghouti says

• 4:19 PM

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In an interview with FRANCE 24, the son of Marwan Barghouti accused Israel of keeping his father behind bars because "they don't want a legitimate leader who gets his credibility from the people". Barghouti, a Fatah member and probably the most popular P

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Solar-powered cooking gains popularity in Mexico

• 4:17 PM

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In Mexico, a grassroots environmental initiative to use solar power to cook is increasing in popularity. Environmental activist Lorena Harp set up "Cocineras Solares", or Solar Cooks, in the state of Oaxaca. It promotes clean energy, health, and environm

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Mamdani's historic election win: NYC's mayor-elect won't be 'face of Democratic Party' in 2026, 2028

• 4:04 PM

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Zohran Mamdani wasted little time as mayor-elect of New York City before making clear that he sees part of his new role as standing up to the president of the United States, who had threatened not only to defund the city if he won but also to arrest and

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Two new governors bring hope for US moderate left ahead of midterms

• 3:53 PM

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Zohran Mamdani's win in New York City wasn't the only victory for Democrats this early November. Left-wing women candidates also won in key governor races in Virginia and New Jersey, giving cause for optimism for the Democrats ahead of next year's midter

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Philippines begins cleanup after Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves dozens dead

• 3:50 PM

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Residents of the central Philippines on November 5 began scraping mud from streets and homes that survived after Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 85 and left dozens missing as it tore through the region. The devastating aftermath sparked anger among many

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NGOs scramble to preserve Gaza's war-torn heritage sites

• 3:44 PM

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Since the October ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, organisations in Gaza have been working actively to preserve heritage sites that were damaged or destroyed by Israel's war on the enclave. The FRANCE 24 Observers team spoke to the coordinator of the

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Gaza: France 24 reports after going to the enclave embedded with the IDF

• 3:41 PM

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Weeks into a fragile Gaza ceasefire, Gazans say they are still struggling to rebuild. Humanitarian agencies say basic necessities still remain out of reach with little aid reaching the enclave. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky went to Gaza embedded with the

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Shein opens first store in Paris in a mix of success and outrage

• 3:39 PM

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Ultra-fast fashion giant Shein has opened its first physical store in Paris, in the historic BHV shopping centre. While dozens queued long before the shop's doors opened, excited to start buying, dozens others gathered to protest against a brand consider

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"Trump will point fingers at the Democrats" without questioning his policies

• 2:49 PM

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Donald Trump delivered remarks amidst a historic shutdown and key wins for the Democrats in elections on November 4, whom he blames entirely for the economic deadlock. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle and Ian Reifowitz, SUNY Distinguished Professor of History at

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Claudia Sheinbaum: Mexican president sexually assaulted in public

• 2:47 PM

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It happened on November 4, during a visit by the President in the streets of the capital, Mexico City.

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Swiss seek recognition from UN cultural agency as tradition turns modern

• 2:33 PM

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Switzerland's government is looking for a shout-out from U.N. cultural agency UNESCO, to include the tradition of yodeling on its list of intangible cultural heritage. Modern-day promoters emphasise that the yodel is far more than the mountain cries of y

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France moves to suspend Shein amid sex dolls controversy as Paris store opens

• 2:26 PM

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France has initiated proceedings to suspend online fast-fashion retailer Shein until it complies with French laws and regulations, the finance ministry said on Wednesday, just hours after crowds of shoppers – and protesters – turned out for the opening o

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'Demystifying the French': New book aims to debunk myths

• 2:17 PM

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One of the things that tourists in France sometimes complain about while they're here is the French themselves. Many people feel that the cliché of the grumpy French person isn't a cliché at all, but in fact reality. Our guest, Janet Hulstrand, is trying

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Mamdani win is a "major setback for Donald Trump"

• 2:15 PM

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Mamdani's success in New York City's mayoral election marks a rebuff for US President Donald Trump, despite the city's historic Democratic leaning. One of the reasons for his quick success can be explained by the ongoing US shutdown, which the US populat

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EU agrees on new emissions targets before global climate summit in Brazil

• 2:14 PM

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The European Union said on November 5 it would slash carbon emissions by 90% by 2040, in an agreement widely seen as a weakening of the 27-nation bloc's previous climate goals, after an overnight debate ahead of the U.N. climate conference in Brazil. Amo

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Sudanese army views war against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as a 'battle to the end'

• 2:05 PM

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Sudan's defence minister warned that the army would press on with its fight against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces after the country's security and defence council met to discuss a US proposal for a ceasefire. For in-depth analysis and a deeper pe

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Replay: US President Donald Trump delivers remarks after Democrats win key US elections

• 2:05 PM

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Rewatch US President Donald Trump delivering remarks after Democrats win key US elections in New York city, Virginia and New Jersey amidst the country's longest shutdown.

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'Centering Black women': Artist Roxane Mbanga on imagining her dream family home

• 1:57 PM

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A Parisian artist, who has roots in both Africa and the Caribbean, has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how as a child she could not even dream of her work being on display in a gallery in the city. Roxane Mbanga's exhibition sees her reconstruct the rooms of h

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Mamdani win a good night for the Democrats, "but still a lot to play for in the future"

• 1:55 PM

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There has been a tremendous wave of support for Zohran Mamdani as the democratic socialist was elected mayor of New York City. It's a win for the Democrats, but what lies ahead is unclear. Mamdani will have to find the funding to carry out on his promise

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Displaced Sudanese testify of spiralling violence in El-Fasher

• 1:53 PM

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Tens of thousands of people have fled the Sudanese city of El-Fasher after it was seized by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Their arrival in camps was followed of reports of mass killings, sexual violence, attacks on aid workers, looting and abduc

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Zelensky visits troops in Pokrovsk as fighting for key city continues

• 1:49 PM

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During a visit to Pokrovsk, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country's troops have forced Russia to push back its deadline for taking the strategic eastern city, which is the scene of fierce fighting in the Donbas region. Russia has been t

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Dozens queue ahead of Shein store opening in Paris, while dozens others protest

• 11:58 AM

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Dozens of people are protesting the opening of Shein's first store in a historic shopping centre in the heart of Paris. But despite a growing controversy, dozens others are queuing, waiting to be allowed in to shop at the ultra-fast fashion's retail stor

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French nationals's release in Iran comes as way to "improve relations" with Europe

• 11:56 AM

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Iran has announced that one of its nationals was freed from a Paris jails, a day after two French nationals were freed on bail after more than three years in detention in Iran. The move could be a way to improve Iran's relations with European countries,

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Kentucky: UPS cargo plane crashes, bursting into flames

• 11:10 AM

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The cargo aircraft was carrying around 38,000 gallons of fuel when it exploded, as fires are still burning in the area. 

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Ukrainian youth orchestra recreates sounds of Russian attacks

• 11:07 AM

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In the Ukrainian village of Kivshovata, south of Kyiv, air raid sirens have become part of everyday life. Although far from the front line, Kivshovata lies on the flight path for Russian drones and missiles. It is also home to a unique youth orchestra th

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Virginia and New Jersey elect Democratic governors in rebuff for Trump

• 11:04 AM

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Voters in races across the United States backed Democrats in key elections, including in New York’s mayoral race and contests for governor in New Jersey and Virginia, rejecting President Donald Trump’s late and lightweight push for his preferred candidat

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Zohran Mamdani supporters celebrate win in key mayoral race

• 10:59 AM

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Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York city in a key mayoral race for US politics on November 3. After the announcement, many New Yorkers gathered in front of his HQ to celebrate his victory. Mamdani's main campaign message was that question of aff

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David Beckham made a knight by King Charles for services to sport and charity

• 10:56 AM

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Former England football captain David Beckham was knighted by King Charles on November 3 for services to sport and charity. He partnered with UNICEF, the U.N.’s children’s fund, for two decades and campaigned with a charity working to eradicate malaria.

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Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves dozens dead as it lashed the Philippines

• 10:28 AM

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Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines has left dozens dead, according to local officials. While the storm weakened early on November 3 as it made landfall, it still lashed the country with winds of 130 KPH and guests of 180KPH. Heavy rains across the centr

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Iran releases French pair after more than three years in detention

• 10:25 AM

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Iran has released two French nationals, Cécile Kohler & Jacques Paris, who were imprisoned there for more than three years on spying charges. The pair was arrested in 2022 while visiting Iran. In October, they were both given lengthy prison sentences. Wh

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Shein opens first outlet store in Paris amidst protests and growing controversy

• 10:23 AM

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Shein is opening its first physical store in central Paris, amid protests. On top of accusations that it will hurt smaller, local retail stores, the ultra-fast fashion brand has been marred in controversy after it was discovered childlike sex dolls were

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UPS plane crashes at Kentucky airport in the United States

• 10:19 AM

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A UPS Cargo plane crashed during take off in the evening of November 3, at the international airport in Louisville, Kentucky. At least seven people died in the crash, including all three aboard the aircraft, while around 11 others on the ground were inju

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'The Mamdani era begins': Papers react to election of next New York mayor

• 10:18 AM

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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, November 5, 2025: First, Zohran Mamdani's election as the next mayor of New York is widely covered around the world. Next, Shein continues to make headlines in France as the online platform opens a physical store in the heart of

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California voters take up Prop 50 in a push to boost Democrats in the midterms

• 10:17 AM

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Californian voters opted by 2 to 1 on November 4 to approve measures to redraw the electoral map. The move, called Proposition 50, will facilitate Democrats in picking up five more Congressional seats in next year's midterm elections. It's a form of gerr

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Mamdani is "something to celebrate for the Democrats" despite underlying party division

• 10:14 AM

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Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York on November 4, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old, far-left state lawmaker, who promised to transform city government to restore power to the working class and fight back against a hostile Trump adm

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Canada unveils ambitious new budget to respond to US tariff shock

• 9:55 AM

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Canada's Liberal government unveiled new federal budget plans in the House of Commons in Ottawa on Tuesday, which include a massive spending spree of 280 billion Canadian dollars (€173 billion). The spending is seen as a way to strengthen the Canadian ec

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Zohran Mamdani: Mayor-elect of New York City

• 9:14 AM

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Zoharan Mamdani’s triumph secures his place in history as New York’s first Muslim mayor, the first of South Asian descent and the first born in Africa. He will also become the city’s youngest leader in more than a century when he takes office on January

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Dick Cheney, former US vice president, dies aged 84

• 9:14 AM

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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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Brussels Airport resumes operations after drone scare disrupts flights

• 8:09 AM

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Brussels Airport is set to resume normal operations on Wednesday after halting around 80 flights due to suspected drone sightings. The disruptions come amid growing concerns over coordinated drone activity, with possible links to Russia.

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PSG lose to Bayern in Champions League as Dembélé and Hakimi go out injured

• 7:42 AM

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Paris Saint-Germain lost to Bayern Munich (2-1) in the Champions League. Ousmane Dembélé and Achraf Hakimi were forced off with injuries.

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California votes to redraw electoral districts to counter Trump's influence

• 7:36 AM

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California voters overwhelmingly supported Proposition 50 on Tuesday, allowing the state to redraw its electoral districts in response to Republican gerrymandering. The decision, backed by Governor Gavin Newsom, could tilt the balance of power in the upc

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The Bright Side: Croatian freediver sets breathtaking record

• 7:09 AM

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Croatian freediver Vitomir Maricic set a new Guinness World Record by holding his breath underwater for 29 minutes and 3 seconds, nearly five minutes longer than the previous record. Despite intense physical strain and mental challenges, Maricic is alrea

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Mamdani ushers in new era of political participation online & on-the-ground with grassroots campaign

• 6:44 AM

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Top Story explores how Zoran Mamdani’s viral campaign, from his icy plunge into the northern Atlantic to his expansive grassroots campaigning is ushering in a new era of participatory politics. "TikTok presents a really powerful opportunity for political

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US Government shutdown hits record 36th day as talks remain frozen

• 5:10 AM

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The United States government shutdown reached its 36th day on Wednesday, marking the longest in history and leaving millions of Americans without vital services or pay, as President Donald Trump and congressional leaders remained deadlocked over health c

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Democrats sweep key races in early test of Trump-era politics

• 3:39 AM

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Democrats scored sweeping victories on Tuesday in the first major elections since Donald Trump’s return to the presidency, winning high-profile contests in New York, Virginia, and New Jersey. The results provided a much-needed morale boost for the party

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Progressive Democrat Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race

• 2:40 AM

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Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state lawmaker and democratic socialist, was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, becoming the city’s first Muslim and first South Asian mayor – and its youngest in more than a century. His victory marks a landmark tri

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Trump renominates Musk ally and billionaire Jared Isaacman as NASA chief

• 1:09 AM

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US President Donald Trump has renominated billionaire entrepreneur and astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, reversing his earlier decision to withdraw Isaacman’s nomination amid concerns about his political affiliations.Trump renominates billionaire an

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UPS cargo jet crashes and explodes at Louisville airport, killing 7 people

• 12:52 AM

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A UPS cargo plane bound for Honolulu crashed and exploded shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday, igniting a huge fire and sending thick black smoke billowing across the city.

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Lafarge trial: Multinational companies 'enjoying impunity, prioritising profits over human rights'

• 12:41 AM

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It is one of the most consequential legal proceedings in modern corporate history — a trial that could redefine what accountability means in the global economy. The Lafarge case, now before French courts, marks the first time a company as a legal entity

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Shein launches first store in Paris amid public outcry over childlike sex dolls

• 12:22 AM

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Shein opened its first physical store at the BHV department store on Wednesday amid protests over the brand’s fast-fashion practices and controversial sale of childlike sex dolls.

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