Fire breaks out at COP30 climate talks, suspending key negotiations

• 11:31 PM

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A fire tore through the COP30 summit venue in Brazil on Thursday, burning part of the roof and forcing a panicked evacuation as talks entered a critical phase. The blaze hit pavilions at the Belem site, the third major incident after Indigenous protester

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Trump eases tariffs on Brazilian food imports again in bid to curb US price pressures

• 11:06 PM

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The United States said Thursday it will exempt several Brazilian farm goods — including beef, coffee and tomatoes — from steep tariffs, widening exclusions from recently imposed levies. The move comes as President Donald Trump faces voter pressure over r

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Across Africa : Flexing continent's specific perspective for 'The General History of Africa'

• 10:19 PM

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 A weekly round-up of stories from across the continent with Georja Calvin-Smith.  African scholars update a monumental book that sets out the continent's global contribution across thousands of years.  Also, South Africa's household help sector is in a

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ACROSS AFRICA: UN chief shocked by indifference and impunity of Sudan's war

• 9:27 PM

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  Join Georja Calvin-Smith for a roundup of stories from across the continent. This week: the UN's humanitarian chief's visit to the devastated Sudanese region of Darfur leaves him in shock over the global inaction in the face of the war's toll on civi

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Nigerian court convicts separatist leader Kanu for terrorism

• 9:19 PM

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In tonight's edition, Biafran separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu has been convicted in Nigeria on terrorism charges. Also, as US President Donald Trump says the US will do more to end Sudan's war, millions of children marked by the conflict struggle to move

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‘Protecting Israel’s image’: X disabled Hebrew translation on posts, claims Grok

• 8:58 PM

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Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok said it had disabled automatic translation on Hebrew posts, citing a surge in mistranslated expressions causing content to appear more inflammatory that don't speak the language. Effectively, this would prevent non-Hebrew spea

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'Path to stability': EU pushes Palestinian Authority reform to help end Gaza war

• 8:56 PM

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The European Union on Thursday sought to boost reform of the Palestinian Authority and assert a larger role in post-war Gaza, pledging reconstruction and fresh funding. 

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Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 goes on sale as French wine producers face challenges

• 8:40 PM

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It's the third Thursday of November, meaning this year's Beaujolais Nouveau is out on sale.  Massively popular in the 1980s, the wine has seen its sales decline significantly. The French wine sector as a whole has been in difficulty, amid climate change,

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US-Russian framework to end war in Ukraine: a plan for peace or for capitulation?

• 7:18 PM

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Ukraine is facing another huge challenge in its fight to save its borders, its land and its people. The military battle continues as it has since 2014, as it was stepped up in 2022. The new challenge is the emergence of a US-Russia plan to end the war. I

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With release of Epstein files looming, is Trump 'in a hurry to push through a Ukraine peace deal'?

• 6:32 PM

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There's growing alarm across Ukraine, and the European continent, as reports emerge of a secret US-Russia draft peace plan aimed at ending the war. Trump's 28-point plan appears to grant numerous demands the Kremlin has made repeatedly since the full-sca

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Macron in Africa in bid to turn the page on French setbacks in the Sahel

• 5:33 PM

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French President Emmanuel Macron began a five-day tour of Africa on Thursday in Mauritius before he heads to South Africa, Gabon and Angola. These four destinations reflect a reorientation of French diplomacy after the withdrawal of French forces from th

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French general says country must 'prepare to lose its children' in potential war

• 4:58 PM

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France’s top general, Fabien Mandon, has sparked political backlash after warning that the country must be ready to 'lose its children' in the event of a war with Russia, citing societal unpreparedness despite France’s economic and demographic strength.

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UNICEF: One in five children in low and middle-income countries lack most basic services

• 4:28 PM

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On World Children's Day, Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Cécile Aptel, Author and Deputy Director of UNICEF’s Global Office of Research and Forecasting. UNICEF is offering a sobering reminder: national and global policies too often leave the world's m

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Ukraine: Brussels alarmed by alleged US-Russia peace talks excluding Europe

• 4:25 PM

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European ministers meeting in Brussels voiced sharp frustration over reports of a secret US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine, warning that no agreement can be made without Kyiv and Europe at the table. The alleged proposal mirrors Russia’s key demands—terri

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French ministers hold crisis talks in Marseille over drug trafficking

• 4:24 PM

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French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez and Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin are in Marseille following the killing of 20-year-old Mehdi Kessaci, a murder authorities link to the city’s powerful drug-trafficking networks. The government has called the att

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Quebec slashes immigration pathways, forcing thousands to leave

• 4:23 PM

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Quebec has abruptly scrapped its key immigration route, the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), while sharply lowering future immigration thresholds—meaning thousands of temporary residents, including many French families, must now leave the province. The g

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Trump, Epstein and the files: What we know and what happens next

• 4:17 PM

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In a stunning reversal Wednesday, US President Donald Trump signed a bill mandating the release of government files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The documents could shed light on the full extent of Epstein’s criminal network and connections

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Paris museum unveils new Princess Diana figure in iconic ‘revenge dress’

• 4:00 PM

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The Grévin Museum in Paris on Thursday revealed a new wax figure of the late Princess Diana wearing her famed "revenge dress", decades after her fatal crash in the city. 

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Cristiano Ronaldo attends White House meeting and dinner with Donald Trump

• 3:59 PM

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Cristiano Ronaldo and his future-wife Georgia were at the White House on November 18 as President Donald Trump hosted a glitzy dinner to honor Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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Gaza faces Israel’s ‘yellow line’

• 3:58 PM

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The Israeli army has started to mark the so-called “yellow line” behind which it must withdraw as part of the ceasefire deal it signed with Hamas. They have told Gaza’s residents to stay west of the line, preventing hundreds of thousands of them from ret

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Lebanon army arrests notorious drug lord Nouh Zaiter, military source says

• 3:15 PM

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The Lebanese army on Thursday arrested infamous drug kingpin Nouh Zaiter during an operation in the country's east, according to a military source. Zaiter, who is under European and US sanctions, is accused of running a vast cross-border narcotics empire

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US artists launch nationwide ‘Fall of Freedom’ protest against rising censorship

• 2:59 PM

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In this episode of Arts 24, we look at "Fall of Freedom" – a nationwide wave of performances, readings and public art events as artists across the United States mobilise against mounting censorship and political pressure on cultural institutions. Hundred

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The Beaujolais Nouveau: What is it really worth?

• 2:43 PM

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Every year, on the third Thursday of November, French wine producers release the year's Beaujolais Nouveau, a young red wine from the eponymous Beaujolais region. This year's vintage is said to be of nice quality, offering a light and elegant flavour – d

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Mother and son duo perform American jazz classics in Paris

• 2:34 PM

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Nina Simone, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald are synonymous with the golden era of jazz and blues in the United States; symbolic not only of a musical high point, but also of a point in time where racial segregation forced artists to seek more welcomi

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Ukraine peace plan: 'Trump tries to coerce Kyiv into accepting terms heavily favorable to Russia'

• 2:30 PM

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'It’s the 4th or 5th time Donald Trump tries to coerce Kyiv into accepting terms heavily favorable to Russia,' notes FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert, as reports emerge of a draft US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine, a plan that looks like capitulation for Kyiv.

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Inside the French legal machine

• 1:54 PM

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This week, we take a step back from the news to focus on a French institution we talk a lot about in the news: the justice system. This might sound like a snooze fest but it is actually very interesting and useful because we talk about the justice system

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France 'must accept losing its children' warns chief of defence staff

• 1:39 PM

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Chief of the Defence Staff General Fabien Mandon sparked the anger of the political class with this sentence during his speech at the Congress of Mayors of France.

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Morrocco captain Achraf Hakimi named African men’s player of the year

• 1:29 PM

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Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi won the African Men’s Player of the Year award after a stellar season with Paris Saint-Germain, where he lifted the UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1, the French Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup, highlighting his key role for club a

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Europe sidelined in US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine

• 1:05 PM

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Brussels has expressed frustration at being left out of the rumored US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine, with EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell stressing that any plan would need Europe on board to succeed. Reports suggest the draft would require Ukrain

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Poverty on the rise in France

• 1:04 PM

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In France, the most vulnerable households—families, the sick, and foreign nationals—are growing poorer, warns an annual report. Median income for those assisted fell from €658 in 2014 to €565 in 2024, with 95% below the poverty line and 74% in extreme po

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France's top general under fire after saying country must be 'prepared to lose children'

• 1:02 PM

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Chief of the Defence Staff General Fabien Mandon has been roundly condemned in France for telling local mayors that the country needed to be prepared to accept the death of its children if it was going to deter further Russian aggression following Moscow

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What we know about the latest US plan for ending the Ukraine war

• 11:47 AM

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The US has reportedly presented Kyiv with a proposal that would end the Ukraine war – at the cost of sweeping concessions to Moscow. Here's what we know so far.

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Trump signs bill releasing Epstein documents amid fears of cover-up

• 11:33 AM

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US President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act on Wednesday, ordering the release of government records on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The bipartisan move marks a reversal of his previous opposition, but lawmakers warn re

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US-Russia draft peace plan for Ukraine sparks debate

• 11:28 AM

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Reports suggest that the US and Russia have quietly drafted a new 28-point peace plan to end the war in Ukraine, covering peace, security guarantees, European stability, and future US relations. The plan, inspired by Trump’s Israel/Gaza approach, would r

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300kg gemstone found in Madagascar presidential palace

• 11:26 AM

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Madagascar's interim president, who seized power in the Indian Ocean island nation last month, has unveiled a 300 kg (661 lb) gemstone that he said had been found in the presidential palace.

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Nvidia's upbeat forecast for future demand calms 'AI bubble' fears

• 10:58 AM

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The world's most valuable company, US chipmaker Nvidia, posted better-than-expected results for the latest quarter, showing a 62 percent annual increase in revenue. The positive earnings report prompted a rise in global stock markets after days of losses

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Indonesia: Hundreds of Indonesians flee homes after volcano erupts

• 10:45 AM

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Mount Semeru in eastern Java erupted on November 19, throwing ash and gas more than 13 kilometres (eight miles) away and forcing officials to raise the alert status to its highest level.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's White House billionaire selfie goes viral

• 10:38 AM

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PRESS REVIEW - Thursday, November 20, 2025: Today marks 50 years since the death of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco. We take a look at front pages from past and present and evaluate the impact of Franco on the rise of the right today. In France, the de

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Spain confronts Franco’s legacy as symbols of the dictatorship persist

• 10:28 AM

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Half a century after Franco’s death, his legacy still sparks debate in Madrid. Portraits and memorabilia glorifying the dictator are sold at markets, attracting curious buyers, including young people. Controversial Francoist monuments, like an archway an

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Spain marks 50th anniversary of Franco's death

• 10:26 AM

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50 years after the death of the dictator Francisco Franco, the dictator remains a divisive figure in Spain. The government of Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced this week it would publish a list of Francoist symbols that are left in public 

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80 years since the start of the Nuremberg trials

• 10:25 AM

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The 80th anniversary of the Nuremberg Trials marks the beginning of the landmark military tribunals in Nuremberg, Germany, in 1945. These trials prosecuted key Nazi leaders for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, setting an enduring preced

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Gaza: Israeli strikes leave at least 27 dead

• 10:21 AM

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Israeli air strikes on Gaza killed 27 people Wednesday, officials in the Strip said, with Israel and Hamas each accusing the other of violating the fragile ceasefire in the Palestinian territory. The strikes were among the deadliest in Gaza since the tru

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Spain's far-right resurgence raises spectre of Franco 50 years after his death

• 10:19 AM

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Half a century after Spanish dictator Francisco Franco's death, creeping support for the party's far right reveals a grim battle over the legacy of his fascist regime.

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US: Donald Trump says he signed the bill to release Epstein files

• 9:57 AM

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The fallout from Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of minors continues to shake Washington, D.C., years after his death. On Tuesday, the US Congress passed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release all files related to the convicted sex offender. Presiden

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US peace proposal would see Ukraine giving up land, arms

• 9:54 AM

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A new US peace proposal leaked from top officials, it would require Ukraine to make sweeping concessions, including ceding territory, recognizing Russia’s control over Crimea and other occupied regions, and cutting its military to 400,000 troops. The dra

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Trump to meet with New York Mayor-elect Mamdani at White House on Friday

• 6:34 AM

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US President Donald Trump will meet with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office Friday, the president and Mamdani's spokesperson confirmed. Trump repeatedly threatened to withhold federal funding from the city of 8 million people during t

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After toppling a government, young Nepalis drive a new wave of voters and candidates

• 6:13 AM

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With fresh elections set for March 2026, Nepalis spurred on by the September protests that brought down a government are registering to vote in record numbers – or running for office themselves. 

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Australia cedes hosting COP31 to Turkey, frustrating Pacific islands

• 4:07 AM

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Australia has touted its decision to cede next year’s COP summit to Turkey as a “big win”, but the move has sparked disappointment across the Pacific, where island nations had hoped co-hosting COP31 would elevate their climate fight – and are now questio

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Brazil struggles to secure COP30 climate deal as fossil fuel divide persists

• 3:08 AM

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Brazil fell short of clinching an early climate deal at COP30 on Wednesday, as divisions over fossil fuels and climate finance persisted. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva remained upbeat, saying progress is possible in the summit’s final days, while t

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The Bright Side: French scientists probe mRNA's potential to take on cancer

• 2:55 AM

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French scientists in a lab in Orleans are turning their attention to the potential of mRNA – molecules used to quickly develop Covid-19 vaccines – to help patients effectively fight cancerous tumours.

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Trump signs bill releasing Epstein documents amid fears of cover-up

• 2:19 AM

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US President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act on Wednesday, ordering the release of government records on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The bipartisan move marks a reversal of his previous opposition, but lawmakers warn re

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Israeli air strikes kill 27 in Gaza as fragile ceasefire frays

• 1:11 AM

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Israeli air strikes on Gaza killed 27 people on Wednesday, according to local officials, as Israel and Hamas traded accusations of breaching a fragile ceasefire that has largely held for more than a month. The violence unfolded alongside renewed Israeli

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Gang-wracked Haiti unites to celebrate first World Cup qualification in 50 years

• 12:40 AM

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Fireworks cracked over Port-au-Prince and crowds poured into the streets as Haiti erupted in a rare moment of national unity, celebrating the country’s historic qualification for the 2026 World Cup. In a brief respite from months of gang-driven turmoil,

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US peace plan asks Ukraine to cede territory, government source says

• 12:19 AM

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A new peace proposal from the United States requires Kyiv to cede land controlled by Russia and reduce its army's size by more than half, according to a Ukrainian senior official.

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Trumpet player Takuya Kuroda on the New York jazz scene and his genre-blending style

• 12:10 AM

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Currently touring Europe, jazz musician and trumpet player Takuya Kuroda sits down with FRANCE 24 to speak about his beginnings in the industry and his recording process. Originally from Kobe in Japan, Kuroda says the country's jazz scene, particularly v

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Football: Hakimi voted African player of the year

• 12:08 AM

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Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi won the African men's player of the year award on Wednesday, capping a season in which he lifted the UEFA Champions League with his club Paris Saint-Germain. The 27-year old also won a fourth Ligue 1 title last season and cl

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French Beaujolais Nouveau wine tradition is back

• 12:07 AM

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Beaujolais Nouveau is a French wine tradition celebrating the first release of the year’s harvest. Each third Thursday of November, the young red wine is unveiled with festivities across France and beyond, marking the start of the new wine season.

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