US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for third time

• 9:06 PM

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The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, to 4.25-4.5%. But the central bank indicated it would likely slow the pace of its rate cuts in the coming year, as prices remain high. Rodney Sullivan, from the University of Vir

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What we know of the latest talks for a Gaza ceasefire

• 8:41 PM

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Efforts to strike a Gaza truce and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas have repeatedly failed over key stumbling blocks, but recent negotiations have raised hope of an agreement.

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US healthcare financing impaired by 'very inefficient public-private partnership'

• 8:28 PM

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The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism. The killing kindled a fiery outpouring of resentment toward U.S. health insurance companies as Americans swapped stories of being denied coverage and s

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Audacity or desperation? Ukraine claims Moscow killing of Russian general

• 7:20 PM

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The killing in the heart of Moscow of his general in charge of chemical weapons comes on the eve of the Russian president’s traditional marathon end-of-year press conference. Putin’s so far yet to comment on his country’s precipitated drawdown from Syria

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Real Madrid win FIFA Intercontinental Cup after victory over Pachuca

• 7:11 PM

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Real Madrid, led by Carlo Ancelotti, secured a 3-0 victory over Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup final on Wednesday in Doha. Goals from Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, and Vinícius Júnior highlighted the dominant performance, with Mbappe returning from injury

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First severe human case of bird flu in US sparks pandemic concerns

• 6:25 PM

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US authorities announced on Wednesday the first severe human case of avian flu in Louisiana, marking a critical escalation in the 2024 outbreak. With 61 cases reported nationwide, experts warn of rising pandemic risks.

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FRANCE 24 and PassBlue win UN journalism prize for reporting on Gaza war

• 5:44 PM

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PassBlue and FRANCE 24 have been awarded a UN Correspondents' Association (UNCA) prize for three investigative stories on the Gaza war that they co-published over the course of 2024. 

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French parliament adopts special law to avoid government shutdown

• 5:14 PM

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The French Senate on Wednesday approved a special law to ensure the continuation of core state functions while the government works on next year's budget. The law, passed after the lower house's approval, serves as a temporary measure while the deeply di

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French Mayotte cyclone's toll still unclear as authorities ramp up response

• 4:58 PM

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The death toll from Cyclone Chido's rampage through the French overseas territory of Mayotte remained unclear on Wednesday, as many areas still inaccessible. Deputy Director of Emergencies and Operations at the French Red Cross, Philippe Testa is on FRAN

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Middle East: Israel continues pounding Gaza as ceasefire talks ongoing

• 4:42 PM

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Ceasefire talks to end the war in Gaza are gaining momentum, according to sources present at the negotions in Cairo. The deal on the table would create a 6 weeks pause and the release of 30 hostages. For Palestinians, who continue to weather daily Israel

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Mayotte families express helplessness after Cyclone rips through the territory

• 4:30 PM

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In Mayotte, the prefecture has said that water systems are being re-estabished and that by this evening half of the island's population will have access to water. Two petrol station are also now partially open.

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Sarkozy must wear electronic tag after losing graft case appeal

• 4:27 PM

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Nicolas Sarkozy's appeal has failed, in the highest French court.Condemning him to a year under ankle bracelet, for graft and influence peddling in what has become known as "the phone tapping scandal" and "the Paul Bismuth affair. But it's not the end of

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Syria Kurdish leader proposes 'demilitarised zone' in northern town

• 4:24 PM

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After the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, combat erupted in the north of the country between Kurdish forces, who control vast areas of northeastern Syria, and Pro-Turkish groups. An American-mediated truce quelled the fighting. On Tuesday, Washington

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The US farm where pigs are bred for human organ transplants

• 3:56 PM

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Could harvesting organs from cloned pigs that have been genetically modified with human DNA be the answer to the chronic shortage of organs donated for transplant? At a farm in Virginia, USA, one biotech company is hoping to do just that, and on an indus

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US prosecutor says Luigi Mangione sought to 'sow terror'

• 3:37 PM

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The man accused of killing United Healthcare's CEO has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism, prosecutors said Tuesday as they worked to bring him to a New York court from a Pennsylvania jail. NYPD's police commissioner also warned those who ap

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Mass rape trial: What is the atmosphere in Mazan one day before the verdict?

• 3:33 PM

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An historic mass rape trial in France, involving Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband and 50 other men, has gripped the nation as judges prepare to deliver their verdicts this week. The case, marked by harrowing evidence and debate on consent, could signal a turn

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Netanyahu says Israel will remain on Mt Hermon 'until another arrangement is found'

• 3:29 PM

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Seeking to placate the international community, the leader of the group's military has promised that Syria will not be used as a launchpad for attacks against its neighbors. As it says it poses no threat, it is calling for Israel to leave territory it ha

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Willow: Has Google cracked a key challenge in quantum computing?

• 3:20 PM

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In this Science segment, we take a closer look at Google's announcement that it has cracked a key challenge in quantum computing, with a new chip capable of almost unfathomable speeds. Dubbed Willow, the chip performed a standard test in under five minut

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Gisèle Pelicot: Verdicts due in French mass rape trial

• 3:19 PM

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An historic mass rape trial in France, involving Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband and 50 other men, has gripped the nation as judges prepare to deliver their verdicts this week. The case, marked by harrowing evidence and debate on consent, could signal a turn

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Many parts of Mayotte remain inaccessible due to debris on the road

• 3:11 PM

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Many parts of Mayotte remain inaccessible due to debris on the road. Four days after the French island was devastated by Cyclone Chido, emergency services are in a battle against time to clear the way to aid those who are still trapped. Marc de Chalvron

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International migrants day: Lesbos, the unending journey

• 3:05 PM

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Wars have forced millions of people to cross the sea to seek asylum in Europe. Greece, a major gateway, has recorded a one-third increase in arrivals since autumn 2023. Yesterday, Athens rescued 23 migrants near Lesbos. The island, known for its migrant

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Ghana's Supreme Court clears path for anti-LGBT law amid human rights concerns

• 2:33 PM

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Ghana’s Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed legal challenges against a controversial anti-LGBT bill, clearing the way for President Nana Akufo-Addo to sign it into law. The legislation, among Africa’s strictest, criminalises promoting LGBT rights, despi

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Migration a global 'megatrend of this century': 281 million migrants, 117 million forcibly displaced

• 2:32 PM

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As we commemorate International Migrants Day, FRANCE 24's Genie Godula welcomes former US Ambassador Mark C. Storella, Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy at Boston University's Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies.

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DR Congo sues Apple over alleged illegal mineral exploitation

• 2:30 PM

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DR Congo has filed a criminal case against Apple accusing it's european subsidiaries of illegally using bloodminerals in its supply chain. Kinshasa says that the tech giant knowingly bought supplies from conflict zones. The complaints against apple have

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Zelensky meets with NATO, EU leaders

• 2:28 PM

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was to meet NATO chief Mark Rutte and key European leaders in Brussels Wednesday to discuss "next steps" on Russia's war as Donald Trump prepares to take office as US president. FRANCE 24's correspondent, Dave Keati

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Nigeria: 792 arrested over crypto-romance scam

• 2:28 PM

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792 people have been arrested in Nigeria as part of a raid on a crypto romance ring. Many of those taken into custody from the site in Victoria Island were foreign nationals including 148 who were from China.. The scam targeted victims around the world b

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African crises sparking urgent needs

• 2:27 PM

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The UNHCR has recieved just 30% of the 1.5 billion dollars needed to support the millions of people who have been displaced by, what has become one of the world's biggest humanitarian crises. Deputy spokperson of UN Office for Coordinationa of Humanitari

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An unusual 'proximity of everyone being involved in this trial'

• 2:27 PM

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French judges plan to deliver hugely anticipated verdicts this week in a historic drugging-and-rape trial that has turned the victim, Gisèle Pelicot, into a feminist hero. Everything about the trial in the southern French city of Avignon has been excepti

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Ukraine's 'modus operandi': SBU targeting Russian military figures like 'war criminal' Igor Kirillov

• 2:26 PM

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The Kremlin has announced that Russian intelligence services know who ordered the killing of top Russian general Igor Kirillov and have detained the suspect who carried it out. As Russia accuses Ukraine of using the methods of terrorists, FRANCE 24's Eve

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Film show: 'We Live in Time', a 'Love Story' for our time

• 1:53 PM

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Film critic Emma Jones tells us why she loved the tender, bittersweet romance at the centre of "We Live in Time", as Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield star as a London couple confronted with the brevity of life. We also discuss the new-gen version of "No

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France's Sarkozy first former head of state ordered to wear electronic tag after losing graft appeal

• 1:44 PM

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France's highest court on Wednesday upheld former president Nicolas Sarkozy's corruption conviction, ordering him to wear an electronic tag for a year. Sarkozy, who denies all wrongdoing, faces additional legal battles, including an upcoming trial over a

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🔴France's ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy loses final appeal against graft conviction

• 1:15 PM

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Nissan, Honda hold merger talks that could create world's third-largest carmaker

• 10:35 AM

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Japanese carmakers Nissan and Honda have confirmed talks aimed at deepening their cooperation as they struggle to compete with Chinese EV startups. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: Italy's Unicredit raises its stake in German lender Commerzba

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A 'growing optimism' for a ceasefire in Gaza after 14-month-old war

• 10:26 AM

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The Biden administration, joined by Arab mediators, sought on Wednesday to conclude an agreement between Israel and Hamas to halt the 14-month-old war in the Gaza Strip where medics said Israeli strikes killed at least 16 Palestinians overnight. There is

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Fall of Assad regime: The task of unearthing the dead from mass graves begins

• 10:01 AM

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Following the fall of President Assad in Syria earlier this month, more evidence is emerging showing the scale of the atrocities committed by his regime. Assad always denied human rights abuses but investigators believe 100 000 Syrians are buried in mass

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Cyclone Chido: 'Tens of thousands' may be dead, Mayotte hospital worker says

• 9:52 AM

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Rescue operations are still underway in Mayotte, where thousands are feared to have died following the passage of cyclone Chido. The country's main hospital, which was also hit by the storm, stuggles to treat all incoming patients and doctors there, warn

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Is rebel-stronghold Idlib a model for Syria’s future?

• 9:24 AM

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Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has governed in Idlib, northwest Syria, since 2017. Now that the Assad regime has fallen at the hands of the Islamist group, could Idlib be a model for Syria's future governance?

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Fighting to keep the lights on: Ukraine shows resilience to frequent power grid attacks

• 9:17 AM

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For the first time in weeks, there should be no power cuts in Ukraine this Wednesday. The brief respite comes in spite of Russia's relentless strikes on the country's energy infrastructure. The attacks are aimed at ruining the economy and undermining Ukr

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Is rebel-stronghold Idlib a model for Syria’s future?

• 8:34 AM

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Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has governed in Idlib, northwest Syria, since 2017. Now that the Assad regime has fallen at the hands of the Islamist group, could Idlib be a model for Syria's future governance? FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar, Karim Y

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Trump sues Iowa pollster, newspaper for 'interference' in US election

• 8:27 AM

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US President-elect Donald Trump is suing pollster Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register newspaper for underestimating his chances of winning the state of Iowa in November's presidential election. Trump won the state, beating Democratic nominee Kamala Ha

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Russia detains Uzbek suspect in killing of chemical weapons general

• 7:41 AM

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Russia said it had detained a suspect on Wednesday who confessed to planting the bomb which killed Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov outside his apartment building. The Uzbekistani suspect said he was acting on orders from Ukraine. The Kremlin said the at

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'Bayrou already under pressure': French PM under fire for choosing Pau over Mayotte

• 6:53 AM

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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, December 18: French Prime Minister François Bayrou is under pressure less than a week into the role. Meanwhile, Donald Trump sues an Iowa newspaper over their election poll, just days after ABC agrees to pay the president-elect

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Live: Syria’s transitional government should not exclude any party, former opposition leader says

• 6:08 AM

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In the 10 days since Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allied rebels ousted president Bashar al-Assad from power in Syria in a lightning advance on Damascus, the country’s new rulers are seeking to reassure the international community as they

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Gaza mental healthcare worker Zahra Legris on helping people traumatised by war

• 12:07 AM

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A mental health worker who is working to give psychological first aid in the south of Gaza has spoken to FRANCE 24 from there about the horrors of what is happening in the region, and how she and her colleagues go about trying to help. Zahra Legris is Me

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