Is France a civil servant’s paradise?

• 2:50 PM

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France is famous, and at times infamous, for its bulky bureaucracy. Some go so far as to call it a civil servant’s paradise. French "fonctionnaires" are said to have a sweet deal compared to private sector workers. So just what are the perks? Meanwhile,

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Time magazine names Trump 2024 Person of the Year for ‘unparalleled’ political rebirth

• 1:53 PM

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Citing his "political rebirth" on the 2024 presidential campaign trail, his comeback after an assassination bid and his "realignment of American politics", Time magazine on Thursday selected US President-elect Donald Trump as its Person of the Year.

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Live: French President Emmanuel Macron to name new prime minister

• 11:51 AM

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French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to name a new prime minister on Thursday. The nomination comes after two days of meetings with party leaders to select a PM who can bridge divides and pass a budget that will address France's burgeoning debt –

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'Insurgent Nations': Comparing rebel rule in Angola and South Sudan

• 11:42 AM

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After the visit Joe Biden paid to Angola last week, the author of a new book has spoken to FRANCE 24 about hope and optimism in Angola and South Sudan. In “Insurgent Nations: Rebel Rule in Angola and South Sudan”, Paula Cristina Roque looks at two of Afr

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Fight for justice: Grieving mothers call for end to gun violence in Brazil

• 10:58 AM

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In Rio de Janeiro, many mothers have lost their children to the violence of police operations and organised crime. Seeking to overcome grief and heartbreak, these mothers have formed a network of mutual aid to support each other in their fight for justic

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Australia to get social media platforms to support news industry

• 10:21 AM

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Australia's labour government unveiled a new scheme this Thursday that would tax social media platforms if they fail to agree to compensate local media publishers. The plan is meant to provide support to an industry that has lost hundreds of jobs and see

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US announces first withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon under ceasefire deal

• 9:30 AM

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 A top U.S. military officer visited Beirut on Wednesday to monitor the withdrawal of the first Israeli troops from Lebanon under a ceasefire agreement reached last month, the U.S. Central Command said. The U.S. confirmed that Israel had withdrawn its fo

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Swedish prosecutor closes rape inquiry against France's Mbappe as evidence 'not sufficient'

• 8:56 AM

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A Swedish prosecutor on Thursday closed an an investigation into alleged rape and sexual assault by French footballer Kylian Mbappe due to insufficient evidence. Lead prosecutor Marina Chirakova said in a statement that "the evidence is not sufficient to

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Israeli forces responsible for a third of 54 journalists killed in 2024: Reporters Without Borders

• 8:33 AM

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Of the 54 journalists killed due to their profession in 2024,16 were killed in Gaza and two in Lebanon by Israel's military, said a report from Reporters Without Borders published Thursday. Journalists operating in Palestinian territories experienced "a

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🔴 Swedish prosecutor closes rape inquiry against France's Mbappé as evidence 'not sufficient'

• 8:16 AM

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Macron expected to name new PM on Thursday

• 7:48 AM

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French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to name a new prime minister on Thursday after the recent ousting of prime minister Michel Barnier. Macron faces pressure to create a broad political alliance that can avoid further instability but disagreemen

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Released Syrian prisoners hospitalised in 'dire state of psychological shock'

• 7:39 AM

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Since the fall of Syria's former president Bashar al-Assad former prisoners held by the regime – often in brutal conditions – have been released en mass. Many are in a "dire state of psychological shock" says James André FRANCE 24's senior reporter, from

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France mass rape survivor Gisele Pelicot becomes a feminist hero

• 6:57 AM

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For three and a half months Giselle Pelicot has attended court hearings in Avignon, France against her former husband and 50 other men accused of raping her while she was drugged unconcious. Pelicot's insistence that the trial be made public to raise awa

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'Act of violence and disdain': Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup hosts

• 6:55 AM

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PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, December 12: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol refuses to step down, much to the dismay of many in the country, including the leader of his own party. Meanwhile, Donald Trump causes a stir with comments about Canadian PM Justi

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Live: Turkey-backed forces continue advance in north Syria, defence ministry source says

• 5:28 AM

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Turkey-backed rebel forces are advancing against a Kurdish militia in northern Syria, a Turkish defence ministry source said on Thursday. The Turkish-backed group said it is acting to "clear terrorism" in the region. Follow our liveblog for the latest de

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HRW condemns 'atrocities' against Mali civilians following UN withdrawal

• 5:19 AM

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Human Rights Watch (HRW) have condemned atrocities committed by Mali's army, Wagner Group, and Islamist militants since UN peacekeepers withdrew last December. The ruling junta forced the United Nations stabilisation mission's exit, leaving Mali grapplin

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South Korea Yoon defends martial law decision, vows to fight until 'very last minute'

• 4:04 AM

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed Thursday to "fight until the very last minute" amid an impeachment vote and martial law probe. Police raided his office over December's turmoil, including deploying troops to parliament. Yoon, banned from foreig

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UN General Assembly demands immediate and unconditional Gaza ceasefire

• 3:09 AM

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The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution with 158 votes demanding an immediate, unconditional ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the release of hostages. The resolution, which is non-binding, also insists on "immediate access" to humanitarian aid

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Taiwan detects 16 Chinese warships, 34 aircraft near island

• 2:55 AM

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Taiwan said it detected one of the highest number of Chinese warships around the island this year early Thursday morning, along with dozens of aircraft. China has been ratcheting up military activity around Taiwain, holding its biggest maritime drills in

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FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign before Trump's inauguration

• 2:38 AM

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FBI Director Christopher Wray has said that he will resign his post sometime before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House in January. Wray does not have a specific exit date but his departure is expected before the inauguration. Wray ma

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