'Bulldozer': Israel's new Defence Minister Israel Katz is longtime Netanyahu ally

• 11:43 PM

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In a surprise announcement, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Tuesday kicked his popular defence minister Yoav Gallant to the curb and replaced him with Israel Katz, the country's former foreign minister. Nicknamed a “bulldozer” in Israeli med

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In Michigan, a 'must-win' state in the US presidential election, the war in Gaza is a key for voters

• 10:46 PM

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Millions of people from across America's 50 states are voting in these elections, but only a handful will likely decide who the next president will be. Among the seven swing states, there is the must-win state of Pennsylvania Michigan. The state is home

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Is every US presidential election more polarized that the previous one?

• 10:33 PM

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A divided America weighed a stark choice for the nation’s future Tuesday as a presidential campaign marked by upheaval and rancor approached its finale. Is every US presidential election more polarized that the previous one? FRANCE 24's François Picard a

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USA 2024: reports of ballot printing errors and technical problems cause delays

• 10:28 PM

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Voters in the USA only have a few more hours to cast their ballots in elections billed as the most consequential in recent history. Election Day has mostly unfolded smoothly across the nation Tuesday, but there have been some reports of extreme weather,

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Harris or Trump? Millions vote in tense, tight and historic US election

• 10:08 PM

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The volatile, dramatic US presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump headed to an unpredictable finish Tuesday, with millions of Americans casting their votes in one of the tightest elections of modern times. For more information, FRANCE 24

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USA 2024: what is on Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's economic agendas?

• 9:59 PM

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The American economy is performing well across most major indicators, with low unemployment, solid growth and inflation down to 2.4 percent, from a peak of 9 percent over 2 years ago. But the economy and high prices remain at the top of Americans' minds,

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USA 2024: Trump wants to get tougher with tariffs

• 9:52 PM

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As the candidates in the U.S. presidential election make their final economic pitches to the American public, Donald Trump is leaning heavily on a familiar policy: tariffs. According to him, tariffs could be used not only to influence policies with tradi

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How Elon Musk became a US election misinformation super-spreader on X

• 9:50 PM

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A vocal support of Donald Trump, Elon Musk has also been massively spreading misinformation related to the 2024 American presidential election. According to our findings, in the first three weeks of October alone, the billionaire published at least 28 fa

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US 2024: despite Florida being a Trump stronghold, Democrats are still going out to vote

• 9:34 PM

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A presidential campaign marked by upheaval and rancor approached its finale Tuesday as voters weighed a stark choice for the nation’s future in deciding whether to send Republican Donald Trump back to the White House or elevate Vice President Kamala Harr

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Post-elections protests in Mozambique: Rwanda denies military involvement

• 9:33 PM

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Mozambique's defence minister is threatening to send-in the military to halt weeks of deadly post-electoral protests. Over the weekend, new clashes erupted in capital Maputo, between security forces and opposition protesters. Now the main opposition lead

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'US presidential election is being closely followed in Senegal'

• 9:28 PM

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Senegal is also following the US elections with interest. The United States is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for Senegalese would-be migrants. Every year, thousands attempt to live the American dream, either by applying for a visa or t

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US Presidential election : What's at stake for Africa ?

• 9:28 PM

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With elections coming up in the United States, healthcare professionals in Kenya are keenly watching the results. The U.S. and Kenya have strong partnerships in military, economic, and health sectors. In fact, Kenya’s healthcare system relies heavily on

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War in the Middle East: what are Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's positions?

• 9:26 PM

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The current situation in the Middle East has a crucial influence on the ongoing US presidential election. FRANCE 24 chief Foreign Editor Rob Parsons dives into the concrete impact of this issue on American voters, as well as the positions of Kamala Harri

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Taragalte Festival in Morocco: Three days and nights of festivities

• 9:22 PM

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The Taragalte Festival is a nomadic cultural event in Morocco. Sculptors, jewelers, herders, and, above all, musicians from Tuareg, Amazigh, and other nomadic communities of the Maghreb and Sahel region gather for three days and nights of festivities.

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Floods in Chad: Tens of thousands of livestock drowned

• 9:19 PM

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Since the end of July, nearly 2 million people have been reported as disaster victims due to widespread flooding in Chad. This year’s rainy season, running to the end of November, has been particularly fierce, with the UN and local authorities reporting

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Ukrainian troops clash with N. Korean units for the first time in Russia, official says

• 9:18 PM

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Ukrainian soldiers have clashed with North Korean units that were recently deployed to support Russia for the first time, Ukraine's defence ministry confirmed Tuesday. The fighting took place in Russia's Kursk border region. 

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US presidential election: Healthcare professionals in Kenya are keenly watching the results

• 9:15 PM

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Who will be the next American president? Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are face to face in a tighter than ever presidential election. And the world is waiting anxiously for the results including in Africa. In Kenya, healthcare professionals are especial

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Voters in this Philadelphia suburb seem to be voting surprisingly for Trump than Harris

• 8:59 PM

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Voters are heading to the polls to cast their ballots for either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris in one of the United State's most historic presidential races. FRANCE 24 correspondent Jessica Le Masurier has been surprised to observe what seems to be a maj

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USA 2024: How will Ukraine react to the election of Donald Trump or Kamala Harris?

• 8:52 PM

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It's Election Day in the US, with Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump vying to become the next US president in what polls suggest is a historically close race. The world is anxiously watching, as the result will have major implications for

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USA 2024: what are the key issues at stake in the swing state of Arizona?

• 8:44 PM

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The dizzying presidential contest between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris hurtled toward an uncertain finish on Tuesday as millions of Americans lined up at polling stations to choose between two sharply different visions for the count

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USA 2024: ‘People are anxiously waiting for the results in the US and in the rest of the world’

• 8:43 PM

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US voters head to the polls on Tuesday (November 5) in a tight presidential contest that will likely come down to a handful of voters in key states choosing whether to send Vice President Kamala Harris or former president Donald Trump to the White House.

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USA 2024: 'My gut instinct was that Harris was in stronger position than she was a week ago'

• 8:28 PM

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It's Election Day in the United States, with Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump vying to become the next US president in what polls suggest is a historically close race. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's François

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'Trump is somebody who fundamentally hates America', says 'Republican Voter Against Trump'

• 7:12 PM

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US voters are heading to the polls in a tight presidential contest that will likely come down to a handful of voters in key states choosing whether to send Vice President Kamala Harris or former president Donald Trump to the White House. For more, FRANCE

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More trade wars to come? A look at Trump's and Harris' tariff plans

• 7:11 PM

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As American voters cast their ballots, the rest of the world is watching, as the outcome of the election will have global implications, including on trade and the economy. Yuka Royer takes a closer look at what Donald Trump and Kamala Harris may do regar

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Which way for the United States? Harris and Trump do battle in tense election

• 6:57 PM

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Election Day has arrived. Polls are open across the United States -- culminating a divisive and grueling presidential campaign. All eyes on the seven swing states likely to decide whether Donald Trump and Kamala Harris assume the presidency.

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US election 'will determine fate of nation, direction of world', says congressman, veteran attorney

• 6:45 PM

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It's Election Day in the United States, with Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump vying to become the next US president in what polls suggest is a historically close race. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's François

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USA 2024: 'I feel this election has proven how important the young vote is', says a first-time voter

• 6:33 PM

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US voters head to the polls on Tuesday (November 5) in a tight presidential contest that will likely come down to a handful of voters in key states choosing whether to send Vice President Kamala Harris or former president Donald Trump to the White House.

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Many senior generals, diplomats, former advisors warn 'Trump doesn't understand nor value alliances'

• 6:15 PM

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US voters are heading to the polls in a tight presidential contest that will likely come down to a handful of voters in key swing states choosing whether to send Vice President Kamala Harris or former president Donald Trump to the White House. The electi

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Israel's Netanyahu fires defence minister Gallant in surprise announcement

• 6:09 PM

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Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed his defence minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement in which he cited a “crisis of trust” between the men. Foreign Minister Israel Katz will succeed Gallant at the defence ministry

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US Election Day: Donald Trump casts his vote in Florida

• 5:45 PM

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Donald Trump feels "very confident" about winning back the White House, the Republican said Tuesday (November 5) after casting his Election Day ballot in Florida in one of the most contentious US elections in decades. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson tells us

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Election Day: '200,000 Arab American voters in Michigan are potentially the kingmakers' in the state

• 5:35 PM

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There are around 3.5 million Arab American voters in the United States but all eyes are the 200,000 of them in the key swing state of Michigan. FRANCE 24's James Andre tells us more.

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Spain: Fears grow over epidemic risk after catastrophic floods

• 5:08 PM

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In the wake of the Spanish floods, which claimed over 200 lives, there is now a new concern for volunteers about bacterial infections amid the stagnant water.

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USA 2024: What would Harris and Trump do if elected?

• 4:31 PM

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It's Election Day in the US, with Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump vying to become the next US president in what polls suggest is a historically close race.

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USA 2024: Where will Donald Trump be on Election Day?

• 4:15 PM

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US voters head to the polls on Tuesday (November 5) in a tight presidential contest that will likely come down to a handful of voters in key states choosing whether to send Vice President Kamala Harris or former president Donald Trump to the White House.

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Ukrainian defences in Donbas risk getting steamrolled by Russian advance

• 4:04 PM

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As Russian troops chart a steady advance in east Ukraine, worn-down Ukrainian forces are struggling to plug holes in their front-line defences. At stake is the “fortress” town of Pokrovsk, a transport and logistics hub that could give Russia a clear path

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USA 2024: How does the Electoral College system work?

• 4:03 PM

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In the US, a candidate becomes president not by winning a majority of the national popular vote, but through a system called the Electoral College. This means it's not exactly "one person, one vote" but 50 different state-wide competitions and depending

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How are votes counted in the US presidential election?

• 3:44 PM

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The US electoral system is complex and based on indirect voting. On the ballot, Americans get to choose between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris but in reality, they vote for electors who represent their preferred candidate. Our Science and Tech Editor Jul

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USA 2024: 'Everyone is watching Pennsylvania very closely' on Election Day

• 3:44 PM

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US voters head to the polls on Tuesday (November 5) in a tight presidential contest that will likely come down to a handful of voters in key states choosing whether to send Vice President Kamala Harris or former president Donald Trump to the White House.

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New Hampshire hamlet tied in first US Election day votes

• 3:32 PM

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Voters in the US hamlet of Dixville Notch launched Election Day in the first minutes of Tuesday (November 5) with a tied vote. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump each got three ballots in the tiny community in the northeastern state of New Hampshire, which f

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US presidential election: What is the cyber threat level?

• 3:31 PM

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The safety and security of US electoral information systems is a major concern in this year's US presidential election, given the fact that foreign states like Russia and China could meddle in the election, as was the case in 2016. According to the head

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It would take Donald J Trump conceding to 'get Republicans to believe that the count is legitimate'

• 3:23 PM

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US voters are heading to the polls in a tight presidential contest that will likely come down to a handful of voters in key swing states choosing whether to elect Vice President Kamala Harris or former president Donald Trump as the 47th President of the

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From book bans to celebrity endorsements: The US election culture wars

• 3:14 PM

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Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Harrison Ford and even The Avengers have come out in support of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, while Republican hopeful Donald Trump has the likes of Elon Musk, Kid Rock and Hulk Hogan supporting h

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Dutch and French authorities raid Netflix offices in tax fraud probe

• 3:01 PM

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Investigators searched the offices of US streaming giant Netflix in France and the Netherlands on Tuesday as part of an investigation into tax fraud. The raid was part of a probe opened in November 2022, said authorities. 

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America reaches Election Day, voters go to polls

• 2:54 PM

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US voters head to the polls on Tuesday (November 5) in a tight presidential contest that will likely come down to a handful of voters in key states choosing whether to send Vice President Kamala Harris or former president Donald Trump to the White House.

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US presidential election: Courting the youth vote

• 2:27 PM

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In this edition of Entre Nous, we take a look at how US presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have both been courting the youth vote in what remains a very tight race for the White House. We're joined by FRANCE 24's James Andre and Jesse D

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USA 2024: Abortion rights a key issue in US election

• 2:15 PM

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Alongside the first US presidential election since the Supreme Court overturned a constitutional right to abortion, US voters this November 5 will cast ballots for members of Congress, tens of thousands of state and local officials, and in multiple refer

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Iran's statements 'for int'l consumption' distract from 'atrocities against women, public at large'

• 2:00 PM

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A female student who stripped to her underwear at an Iranian university does not represent a security issue but is a "troubled individual" who is receiving treatment, a government spokesperson said. All the while, Amnesty International is calling for her

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US presidential election: Americans 'don't vote based on foreign policy', expert says

• 1:52 PM

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With polls showing the US presidential election on a knife edge, our guest says Americans will decide how to cast their ballots based on domestic issues. US domestic and foreign policy specialist Laurie Dundon says the economy and abortion rights remain

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Harris and Trump end campaigns with final pitch, cede stage to voters

• 1:48 PM

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump made their final case Monday (November 4) in the hours before Election Day. Americans head to the polls on Tuesday in a tight presidential contest that will likely come down to a handful of voters in key states choosing wh

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‘Incredibly close' race: Harris or Trump, America decides in knife-edge election

• 1:43 PM

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American voters deliver their verdict Tuesday after an extraordinarily turbulent election that will either make Kamala Harris the first woman president in US history or deliver Donald Trump a comeback that sends shockwaves around the world. A final outco

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Election Day: Columbia district voters head to polls, Washington braces for potential violence

• 1:33 PM

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Election Day is here. Voters are gearing up to head to the polls to cast their ballots for either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris in one of the nation’s most historic presidential races. In Washington, growing numbers of businesses and office buildings are

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In Niger, not all humanitarian aid lands where it’s supposed to

• 1:24 PM

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In Niger, not all humanitarian aid lands where it’s supposed to. Markets in Maradi and Tahoua are filled with small orange packets that are actually food supplements for malnourished babies. Networks divert entire aid shipments and turn them into a busin

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Paying the price of climate change: Louisiana's insurance crisis

• 11:51 AM

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Since the storms of 2020 and 2021, many insurance companies have left the US state of Louisiana or gone bankrupt. Those that remain have increased their rates five-fold in some cases. The poorest homeowners are now unable to pay the insurance needed for

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FRANCE 24 report: Kenya healthcare professionals scrutinise US election results

• 11:45 AM

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With elections coming up in the United States, healthcare professionals in Kenya are keenly watching the results. The US and Kenya have strong partnerships in military, economic, and health sectors. In fact, Kenya’s healthcare system relies heavily on fu

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Abortion rights a hot-button issue in US presidential election

• 11:32 AM

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After months of campaigning, Tuesday's presidential election may have come down to one of the signature issues that defined Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump from the start: abortion rights. For many Harris backers, her vow to protect ab

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Does Moo Deng have competition from a younger, Scottish pygmy hippo?

• 11:21 AM

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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, November 5: We take a look at the US front pages ahead of the country's landmark presidential vote. Also: what, if any, difference will the election result make to the ongoing war in the Middle East? Finally, a pygmy hippo born at

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Thousands protest alleged election fraud in Georgia

• 11:16 AM

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Several thousand Georgians protested in Tbilisi on Monday over alleged election rigging by the governing party and Russian interference in last month's parliament election, which the opposition denounced as "stolen". The pro-Western opposition has refuse

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'How are we going to go forward, aside from making sure we don't have a fascist in the White House?'

• 11:07 AM

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American voters deliver their verdict Tuesday after an extraordinarily turbulent election that will either make Kamala Harris the first woman president in US history or deliver Donald Trump a comeback that sends shockwaves around the world. As polling st

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LIVE: Donald Trump or Kamala Harris: results, analysis of the US Presidential election

• 10:59 AM

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On Tuesday, US voters head to the polls in a close presidential race that may ultimately hinge on a few decisive voters in key states, determining whether Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump will lead the nation. Follow our live

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In Paris, through-traffic chased out of city centre

• 10:59 AM

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Goodbye to through-traffic in the centre of Paris: the limited traffic zone (ZTL), introduced by the City Council to reduce pollution, came into force on Monday in the four arrondissements in the heart of the French capital.

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