Putin and US negotiators hold high-stakes Ukraine talks in Moscow

• 8:21 PM

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Top US negotiators vying to end the war in Ukraine met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in high-stakes talks happening as Moscow pressed battlefield advances. Putin, who received US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and sp

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Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández freed after Trump pardon

• 8:00 PM

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Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández, sentenced last year to 45 years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking operation that moved hundreds of tons of cocaine to the United States, was released from prison following a pardon from Preside

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If Europe wants war with Russia, 'we are ready': Putin

• 7:46 PM

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Russia was "ready" for war if Europe seeks one, accusing Europe of trying to sabotage a deal on the Ukraine conflict before he met with US envoys. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg reports from Kyiv.

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Back to the Kremlin: Will Witkoff plan seal Ukraine's fate?

• 7:23 PM

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A peace plan allegedly made in Moscow, a week of furious scrambling to dial it back by Ukraine and its European allies and now it's back to the Kremlin for Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff, flanked only by the U-S president's son-in-law Jared Kushner a

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US Senators say they will to force a vote in Congress to block a Trump attack on Venezuela

• 6:23 PM

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A group of US Democratic senators who have tried repeatedly to rein in President Donald Trump’s aggression against Venezuela said on Tuesday that they will use a congressional vote to block a US attack against the country. “Unauthorized military action a

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In Nigeria, self-defence groups step in to compensate for widening security gaps

• 5:20 PM

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Around 50,000 volunteer vigilantes across Nigeria put their lives at risk as they step in to protect rural communities where security forces are largely absent. In Niger State, men like Makailu form small local brigades that patrol, train and defend vill

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Former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini detained in fraud probe

• 5:11 PM

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The European Union's former top diplomat, Federica Mogherini, was taken into custody on Tuesday as “part of a probe into suspected fraud related to EU-funded training for junior diplomats”, according to a statement by the bloc's independent public prosec

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Putin warns Europe: if you want war, then Russia will defeat you

• 4:52 PM

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President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday warned European powers that if they started a war with Russia then Moscow was ready to fight and that the defeat of European powers would be so absolute that there would be no one left to even negotiate a peace deal.

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Bam! Pow! Bubbles burst as Angoulême comics festival is cancelled

• 4:02 PM

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With the 2026 edition of the Angoulême International Comics Festival now officially cancelled, we take a look at what went wrong and who's to blame. We dig into what pushed authors to massively boycott the 53rd edition of the festival, despite the econom

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'Not about drugs: Trump is bullying and threatening the regime of Nicolás Maduro'

• 3:47 PM

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The Trump administration insists it is effectively at war with alleged "narco-terrorists," amid mounting fears of US military action. "The laws of war don't actually apply here, because the United States is not at war with drug dealers," explains former

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'Dragon Tattoo' star Noomi Rapace transforms into 'Mother' Teresa for provocative biopic

• 3:42 PM

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From Lisbeth Salander to Mother Teresa, Noomi Rapace has never shied away from transformative, fearless roles. In her latest film "Mother", directed by Teona Strugar Mitevska, the Swedish actress takes on one of her most radical characters yet: a young M

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Flood rescue efforts intensify in Asia

• 3:41 PM

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Hundreds of thousands of people stranded by the violent floods that have swept through in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia were on Tuesday facing increasingly alarming shortages of food and fuel. More than 1,300 have been killed in the torrent

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US envoy Witkoff meets Putin in Moscow for talks on Ukraine war

• 3:29 PM

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Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner at the Kremlin on Tuesday for talks on the war in Ukraine. Speaking ahead of the bilateral meeting, President Volodymyr Ze

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'Putin not in any rush to reach a deal: Russia believes it has the upper hand on the battlefield'

• 3:14 PM

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In the current volatile geopolitical landscape, the Ukraine peace negotiations are bringing to the forefront deep internal divisions in the US and in Europe, concerns surrounding Steve Witkoff's perceived alignment with Moscow, and economic incentives be

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Ukrainian philosopher Volodymyr Yermolenko on artistic community's support for Ukraine

• 2:45 PM

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A Ukrainian philosopher has spoken to FRANCE 24 about daily life in Ukraine, and how outside support helps to lift the mood of people living under Russian bombs and drones. He spoke as France is holding the event "Le voyage en Ukraine" – or journey to Uk

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Ukraine peace talks: European counter-proposal deemed 'viable' with backing from Marco Rubio

• 2:41 PM

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Coming on the heels of Marco Rubio's peace talks with the Ukrainian delegation in Florida, US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow in hopes of bringing about an end to the nearly four-y

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Mark Rutte says allies must do more to help Ukraine

• 2:25 PM

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stressed the importance of the United States and Europe in advancing negotiations between Russia and Europe, but did not share any significant details about the peace plan. France 24’s International Affairs Editor Philip

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REPLAY: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Press Conference from Brussels

• 2:03 PM

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Watch the replay of Pre-ministerial press conference by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte ahead of the meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Brussels, on 2 December 2025.

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Avatar: Fire and Ash, new Hollywood blockbuster

• 2:02 PM

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Veteran sci-fi film-maker James Cameron has returned with another cinematic spectacle: Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third instalment of the franchise, 16 years after its debut. The film picks up after the events of the 2022 Avatar: the Way of Water, with a

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Airbus hit by new A320 quality problem after software recall

• 1:59 PM

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Airbus is facing another technical issue, a default has been found in some of the metal panels used on its A320 planes. It comes three days after a software fault was found, linked to solar flares. The issues led to a fall in stock of nearly 6% in one da

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Pope Leo wraps up Lebanon visit with prayers at site of Beirut port blast

• 1:57 PM

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Pope Leo’s plane has departed Beirut for Rome, marking the end of his first overseas trip as head of the Catholic Church, which included visits to Turkey and Lebanon. During the visit, he delivered a strong plea for Lebanon’s diverse communities to come

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Guinea-Bissau's electoral body says it cannot publish results of vote derailed by coup

• 1:57 PM

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Following a military coup in Guinea-Bissau last week, the country’s electoral commission said Tuesday that armed men had destroyed most of the vote count from the country’s election and that it would be unable to publish results. The military took contro

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'They’re allowed to do what they want': Palestinians describe surge in settler attacks

• 1:54 PM

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Israeli settlers’ attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank have reached a historic high. Victims, Israeli activists and human rights groups argue that, contrary to Israel’s claims that these acts are carried out by a few radical individuals, a state-supp

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US delegation to meet Putin in latest bid to end Ukraine war

• 1:54 PM

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As high-stakes war discussions unfold, US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, are meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow today, where the Kremlin insists it is open to peace talks but maintai

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Mental health crisis reaches new lows for French teens

• 1:04 PM

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In France, the mental health of young people has deteriorated in recent years, particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic. In this edition, we met several young people suffering from mental health struggles, who shared their stories in the hope of overcomi

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Is Eurovision's survival threatened by boycott over Israel?

• 11:21 AM

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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, December 2: We look at reactions to Luigi Mangione's pre-trial hearing, which attracted many of his supporters. The press look at why his case divides Americans so much. Also: Sri Lanka's anger at the government over the devastati

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Pope Leo XIV urges unity on day two of Lebanon visit

• 11:07 AM

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Pope Leo used the second day of his visit to Lebanon to call for “coexistence,” bringing together religious leaders from both sides of the former civil war divide and urging unity in a region long scarred by conflict. Speaking in Beirut’s Martyrs’ Square

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Spain dismantles neo-nazi group, arresting three

• 11:05 AM

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Spanish police said on Monday they had broken up the country's first known cell linked to The Base, a US-founded white supremacist group designated as a terrorist organisation. Three people were arrested and one, suspected of leading the group, has been

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Trump accuses Honduras of ‘trying to change’ outcome of presidential vote

• 10:17 AM

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US President Donald Trump on Monday accused Honduras election officials of “trying to change” the outcome of the presidential vote after the race was too close to call in the digital preliminary results, and the remaining votes are being counted by hand.

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Thousands flee Mali as JNIM blockade triggers new wave of displacement

• 10:02 AM

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Over the past two weeks, thousands of Malians have escaped westward toward the Mauritanian border as an al Qaeda-linked JNIM blockade continues to cut off entire communities. Most who managed to reach Mauritania say they have no intention of returning, c

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Pope Leo XIV urges unity in Lebanon visit

• 9:30 AM

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On Tuesday, in the final appearances of his trip, he will pray at the site of a deadly 2020 port blast that shredded swathes of Beirut, then lead a Mass on the city's historic waterfront with an expected 100,000 people. France24 International Affairs edi

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US confirms two strikes ordered on boat

• 9:28 AM

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Washington is putting further pressure on Venezuela with a major naval build up in the Caribbean. The US military has already struck at least 19 suspected drug vessels since September. The White House on Monday defended a US admiral's decision to conduct

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Ukraine denies Russia has seized key city of Pokrovsk

• 9:25 AM

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Russia announced the capture of the key Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk on Monday, shortly after President Volodymyr Zelensky met with French President Emmanuel Macron and a day before US special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow for talks with President

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Pope Leo holds mass for 150,000 worshippers at Beirut port blast site

• 7:45 AM

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Pope Leo, on his first visit abroad since becoming a pope in May, prayed Tuesday  at the site of Beirut's 2020 devastating port explosion and held a Mass by the waterfront attended by an estimated 150,000 worshippers. More than 220 people were killed in

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Hundreds of thousands of Asia flood survivors face food and fuel shortages

• 7:21 AM

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Hundreds of thousands of people stranded by the violent floods that have swept through in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia were on Tuesday facing increasingly alarming shortages of food and fuel. Nearly 1,200 have been killed in the torrents t

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Hong Kong to start independent inquiry into deadly fire as public pressure mounts

• 7:21 AM

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Hong Kong will set up an independent committee of inquiry headed by a judge to determine the cause of a deadly apartment block fire that shocked the city, and to make recommendations to prevent a similar tragedy from happening again, its leader said Tues

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Witkoff and Kushner to meet Putin in Moscow to discuss an end to the Ukraine war

• 7:20 AM

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US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to hold talks in Moscow on Tuesday to discuss the Trump administration's controversial proposal to end the war in Ukraine.

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Russia claims control of Pokrovsk

• 7:20 AM

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President Vladimir Putin has hailed what his commanders told him was the full Russian capture of the city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine as an important victory after a prolonged campaign, saying it would help Moscow fulfil its wider war aims. There was

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French Cup: Auxerre to face Monaco in only clash between Ligue 1 teams

• 6:30 AM

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The Coupe de France (French Cup) round of 64 draw was held at Parc des Princes. Monaco will face Auxerre in the only clash between Ligue 1 sides.

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Hong Kong leader orders probe into deadly blaze that killed 151

• 5:09 AM

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Hong Kong’s leader on Tuesday announced a judge-led independent committee to investigate last week’s apartment blaze that killed 151 people. Officials said the city’s worst fire in decades spread rapidly through exterior scaffolding netting that failed t

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Hundreds of thousands of Asia flood survivors face food and fuel shortages

• 4:23 AM

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Hundreds of thousands of people stranded by the violent floods that have swept through in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia were on Tuesday facing increasingly alarming shortages of food and fuel. More than 1,300 have been killed in the torrent

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White House holds high-level talks as Trump ramps up Venezuela campaign

• 4:22 AM

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US President Donald Trump met senior national security advisers on Monday to discuss the pressure campaign on Venezuela, a US official said, without providing details. The talks came as Trump intensifies efforts to curb alleged drug shipments originating

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Son of Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' pleads guilty to narcotics trafficking

• 3:46 AM

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Joaquin Guzman Lopez, a son of jailed Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, pleaded guilty in Chicago on Monday to narcotics trafficking and running a criminal enterprise, US media reported. He had initially denied the charges after his July 2024

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Live: Russia claims control of Pokrovsk, Ukraine says still holds part of city

• 2:44 AM

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President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday hailed reports from military commanders claiming Russian forces had taken full control of the northern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk. The Ukraine military, however, said it was still holding the northern part of the strat

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Putin and Trump's envoy set for key Ukraine talks in Moscow

• 12:41 AM

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Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday, after the White House said it was "very optimistic" about reaching a deal to end the Ukraine war. US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, who ha

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Tehran residents film their daily lives as Iran faces devastating drought

• 12:40 AM

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Dried-up lakes, recurrent water cuts and undrinkable water: residents of the Iranian capital Tehran are suffering the consequences of an unprecedented drought. For this report, they agreed to film their daily lives. To combat the water shortage, the auth

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'Blurred Lines: One US team dealing with the Ukrainians, the other dealing with the Russians'

• 12:05 AM

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky seeks to reinforce European support at a potentially pivotal moment in Kyiv's battle against the Russian invasion, meeting President Emmanuel Macron in Paris as Washington pushes a plan to end the war. All the while

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