Romania targeted by ‘aggressive' Russian cyber attacks during elections, security reports say

• 5:40 PM

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Romania's top security council on Wednesday declassified documents describing Russia's alleged involvement in the first round of its presidential elections. One of the documents details how Calin Georgescu, the leading pro-Russian outsider candidate, was

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Bird flu in the US: What is the risk of human-to-human transmission?

• 4:11 PM

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In today’s Science segment, we tell you about the latest cases of the bird-flu detected in North America. Three people were diagnosed without experts being able to identify the source of contamination. First a teenager in Canada then a child in Californi

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Arab normalisation with Israel 'a problem' amid Gaza war, King of Morocco’s cousin says

• 3:54 PM

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FRANCE 24 spoke to Hicham El Alaoui, King of Morocco Mohammed VI’s cousin and lecturer at the University of Berkeley in California. He is the author of "Pacted Democracy in the Middle East: Tunisia and Egypt in Comparative Perspective", a comparative stu

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Live: French parliament begins voting on no-confidence motion likely to oust government

• 3:00 PM

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French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a no-confidence vote on Wednesday that is likely to bring down his administration. The left-wing New Popular Front alliance and far-right National Rally party vowed to topple the Barnier government after he push

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Holiday treat: Caviar ... but plant-based

• 2:42 PM

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The holiday season is upon us, and one of the most luxurious delicacies on festive plates here in France is caviar. On Entre Nous, we talk to a company that is trying to disrupt this exclusive market with a unique, plant-based spin on this high-end treat

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FAO Schwarz: Legendary New York toystore now has a home in Paris

• 2:35 PM

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The holiday season is upon us, and for the millions of children celebrating Christmas around the world this holiday is synonymous with presents. For many of them the best presents are toys. On Entre Nous, we talk more about the wonderful world of toys an

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Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of Syria's surprise insurgency?

• 2:28 PM

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Abu Mohammed al-Golani, who is leading the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militant group's surprise advance in Syria, has spent a dozen years polishing his public image to win over international governments and Syrian religious and ethnic minorities, includi

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Film show: A Wickedly enchanting tale

• 2:09 PM

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The Wicked Witch of the West and the Good Witch Glinda are finally getting their big screen moment thanks to “Wicked”, John M. Chu’s adaptation of the Broadway hit. Film critic Emma Jones tells us why this fantastical Wizard of Oz origin story of sorts l

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Guitarist Niwel Tsumbu on blending Congolese folk songs with global sounds

• 1:51 PM

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One of the world’s top guitarists has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the sheer joy of playing music, and how it led him to discover a new life, and a new world. Niwel Tsumbu grew up in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where he was surrounded by C

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Barnier govt on chopping block: 'Very surprising alliance between left-wing coalition and far right'

• 1:29 PM

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France's government is facing no-confidence votes that could spell the end of the administration of Prime Minister Michel Barnier. For deeper insight and perspective, as France plunges into uncharted waters of political chaos, FRANCE 24's Genie Godula we

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Iran releases Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi for 21 days on medical grounds

• 11:59 AM

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Iranian civil rights activist and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been released from prison for three weeks after undergoing surgery, her lawyer said Wednesday. Both the UN and the Nobel Committee have called for permanent clemency for

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Climate change: Villages in Pakistan under threat of melting glaciers

• 10:59 AM

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Pakistan is home to thousands of climate refugees. While the country contributes less than 1 percent of global greenhouse gas, it is heavily impacted by the warming climate. One of the most affected areas is the autonomous province of Gilgit-Baltistan, l

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No-confidence vote 'putting France in a very difficult position for political reasons'

• 10:46 AM

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France's government on Wednesday faces no-confidence votes that could spell the end of the short-lived administration of PM Michel Barnier, plunging the country into uncharted waters of political chaos. The fall of the 3-month-old Barnier government woul

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Syrian army launches counterattack as rebels push towards Hama

• 10:31 AM

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The Syrian army was locked in fierce battles with Islamist-led insurgents in Hama province on Wednesday as President Bashar al-Assad's embattled regime scrambled to halt a rebel advance on the central region's main city.

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Yoon’s martial law debacle a throwback to South Korea’s history of military rule

• 9:49 AM

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived proclamation of martial law this week marked the first time a South Korean leader took such a drastic measure since the country became a fully functioning democracy more than 35 years ago.

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Archaeological dig at Notre-Dame unearths 2,000 years of history

• 7:12 AM

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The tragic 2019 fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral led to major discoveries during restoration work. Archaeologists unearthed treasures dating back from antiquity to the 19th century.

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'Guéhi defies FA': Crystal Palace captain writes own message on rainbow armband

• 6:45 AM

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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, December 4: The Korean papers react to President Yoon Suk Yeol's decision to impose martial law with incredulity, as the opposition moves to impeach him. Meanwhile, television presenter Gregg Wallace faces fresh allegations of s

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'Less impetus to end war in Gaza: The war is functional to destruction of Palestinian people'

• 6:16 AM

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The Israeli army says it is targeting Hamas-led militants regrouping in Gaza who often use civilian buildings including schools and hospitals for operational cover. Hamas denies this, accusing Israeli forces of indiscriminate bombardments. For deeper ins

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UN General Assembly resolution calls for creation of Palestinian state

• 4:59 AM

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The UN General Assembly passed a new resolution on Tuesday which professes its "unwavering support" for the two-state solution of Israel and Palestine, calling for Israel's withdrawal from the occupied Palestinian territories and the creation of a Palest

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Trump cites Hunter Biden pardon to push hush money conviction reversal

• 4:12 AM

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US president-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers sought to dismiss his hush money criminal conviction in a filing released Tuesday. The motion argued that President Joe Biden used similar “politically motivated” reasoning days earlier to pardon his son, Hunter

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Georgia police accused of torturing pro-EU demonstrators

• 2:41 AM

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Georgia's rights ombudsman accused police of torturing protesters on Tuesday as demonstrations against the parliaments' postponement of Georgia's EU accession goals to 2028 entered its sixth consecutive night.

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Protesters in Seoul celebrate President Yoon's reversal of martial law attempt

• 2:26 AM

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Protesters, experts, and world powers react to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's attempt to impose martial law as a defense against the threat of North Korea early Tuesday.

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South Korea's Yoon abandons attempt at martial law

• 2:08 AM

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol backtracked on his hours-long decision to impose martial law on Tuesday after opposition lawmakers defied armed forces to unanimously vote against the motion, which had drawn thousands to protest in the streets.

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France braces for more turmoil as Barnier government faces no-confidence vote

• 1:55 AM

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French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's fragile coalition government faces near-certain defeat on Wednesday in no-confidence motions brought by the hard left and the far right that threaten to topple his government and deepen the country's political impas

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South Korean President Yoon faces impeachment as thousands protest his martial law order

• 1:44 AM

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South Korean opposition parties on Wednesday filed a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial law only to reverse the move hours later. Thousands of protestors marched in Seoul and across the country also demanding Yoon's resig

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