Germany's youth opposed to return of military service

• 1:10 PM

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The war in Ukraine has pushed defence issues to the top of the agenda in Germany, where the federal government has confirmed that a military call-up will return as early as next year. All young men born from 2008 onwards will have to register and undergo

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US police releases new video of suspected Brown University shooter as manhunt continues

• 11:46 AM

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Police in the United States have released a new video of the suspect in the shooting of December 13 at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Two students were killed and seven injured in the shooting, which took place during exams. There have bee

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Australian authorities defend Bondi Beach response as country mourns

• 11:36 AM

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A father and son were driven by "Islamic State ideology" when they fired on crowds at Bondi Beach in one of Australia's deadliest mass shootings, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on December 16. As they investigate, authorities are also facing mounti

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Hollywood and beyond pay tribute to Rob and Michele Reiner following murder

• 11:34 AM

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Following the murder of studio director Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Reiner on December 14, tribute has been pouring in from actors, directors and politicians, all expressing their shock and sympathy. In the meantime, US President Donald Trump cam

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Ford to take $19.5 billion writedown as it scraps flagship EVs

• 11:14 AM

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Ford is abandoning top EV models like the F-150 Lightning as weak demand and hostile policies from the Trump administration weigh on sales. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: the EU prepares to water down its own upcoming ban on sales of new in

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Shipping is one of the world's dirtiest industries. Could sailing cargo ships be the answer?

• 11:07 AM

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International shipping accounts for 3 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. But a new path is emerging: starting in 2026, sailing cargo ships will set off from France to the United States, some flying the French flag. The big question is whether this inno

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Civilians flee DR Congo for Rwanda following new M23 offensive

• 10:56 AM

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At least 200,000 people have been displaced following a new offensive by the M23 in eastern DR Congo early December. One thousand found refuge in Rwanda. The neighbouring country is also accused of backing the rebel group. FRANCE 24's correspondent in th

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Medetomidine: New drug causing extreme withdrawal crisis spreads in US

• 10:53 AM

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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, December 16: French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Marseille to discuss the fight against drugs, one month after the murder of Mehdi Kessaci, the brother of a well-known anti-drug crime activist. Staying on the topic, a dea

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French cement-maker Lafarge risks heavy sentence in trial for financing terrorism in Syria

• 10:52 AM

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The prosecution is to present its closing case in the trial of the French cement manufacturer Lafarge, accused of financing terorrism. Eight former executives are suspected of having paid jihadist groups in Syria until 2014 - including the Islamic State

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"There is reason to be optimistic, but also to be extremely cautious" over US-Ukraine peace talks

• 10:47 AM

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The U.S. has agreed to provide unspecified security guarantees to Ukraine as part of a peace deal to end Russia's nearly four-year war, U.S. officials said December 15 following the latest discussions with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Berlin. But alth

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Donald Trump sues BBC over misleading video editing of speech

• 10:43 AM

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Trump has followed through on his threat to sue the BBC over a misleading video edit of a speech he made on January 6th, 2021 and filed a lawsuit against the media corporation on December 15. He will be seeking 10 billion dollars in damages. The BBC apol

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Bondi Beach investigators probe gunmen's movements prior to the attack

• 10:40 AM

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Australia is in mourning for the 15 people killed at the shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi beach on December 15, while the investigation into the shooting is making progress. A father and son are behind the shooting - one gunmen was killed

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USA: Military carries out strike on three vessels in Pacific

• 10:40 AM

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Strikes on three alleged narco-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed eight people on Monday, according to the US military, as part of an ongoing campaign that has ended more than 90 lives.

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Chile's president-elect close to other far-right leaders "culturally and ideologically"

• 10:31 AM

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Chile has just elected its first far-right leader, Jose Antonio Kast, since the fall of the dictator Augusto Pinochet in 1990. The arch conservative politician was elected on an anti-crime and anti-immigration platform, which won over 60% of voters. But

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AFC/M23 rebels agree to US request for withdrawal from city in DR Congo

• 9:14 AM

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AFC/M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, on Tuesday agreed to withdraw from the city of Uvira in eastern DRC following a request from US mediators. The group said its withdrawal was a gesture to give the ongoing peace process between Rwanda and DRC a chance to

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Premier League: Spectacular draw between Manchester United and Bournemouth

• 6:12 AM

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Manchester United failed to beat Bournemouth (4-4) in the Premier League on Monday. The Red Devils remain sixth in the table.

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Live: France demands ‘robust security guarantees’ for Ukraine before talks on territory

• 6:03 AM

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Ukraine must have "robust security guarantees" before any talks on whether Kyiv will cede territory to Moscow to end the war, President Emmanuel Macron's team said Tuesday. European leaders will meet on Tuesday to launch an International Claims Commissio

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US military kills eight in strikes on alleged narco-trafficking vessels in eastern Pacific

• 3:39 AM

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US military strikes on three suspected narco-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific killed eight people on Monday, US Southern Command said, part of an ongoing campaign that has left more than 90 dead. The command said intelligence showed the vessels

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EU set to scrap 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars to boost auto industry

• 2:57 AM

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The EU looks set to scrap a ban on petrol and diesel cars that was supposed to come into effect in 2035, as European car makers are struggling against fierce competition from China and slow consumer update of electric vehicles.

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Chile elects hardline president, joining Latin American neighbours in swing to the right

• 1:39 AM

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Chile on Sunday voted in far-right leader Jose Antonio Kast, making it the latest country in Latin America to ditch the left. As many voters are looking for solutions to economic woes, US President Donald Trump has also upped the ante vowing to pull US s

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Trump files $10 billion defamation lawsuit against BBC over edited Capitol speech

• 1:26 AM

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President Donald Trump on Monday sued the BBC for defamation, accusing the British public broadcaster of misleadingly editing clips of his January 6, 2021 speech to suggest he urged supporters to storm the US Capitol, while omitting remarks calling for p

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Australia PM says Bondi Beach attack driven by 'Islamic State ideology'

• 12:35 AM

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday that a father and son who opened fire at a Jewish festival on Sydney’s Bondi Beach appeared to be driven by Islamic State group ideology. Sajid Akram and his son Naveed killed 15 people at a Hanu

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Benin jails 30 people with links to thwarted coup attempt, legal sources say

• 12:24 AM

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Benin on Tuesday jailed around 30 people, most of whom were soldiers, linked to an attempt to oust President Patrice Talon, legal sources said. The attempted coup was defeated by loyalist army forces with the help of the Nigerian air force and French spe

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PSG must pay Mbappé 60.9 million euros, French labour court rules

• 12:14 AM

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A Paris labour court on Tuesday ordered Paris Saint-Germain football club to pay former player Kylian Mbappé 60 million euros ($70.6 million) in unpaid salary and bonuses, bringing a partial end to one of the most acrimonious disputes in French football.

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French court jails DR Congo ex-rebel leader Lumbala for 30 years over crimes against humanity

• 12:03 AM

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A French court handed ex-rebel leader Roger Lumbala a 30-year jail term on December 15 over complicity in crimes against humanity during the Second Congo War in what activists hailed a "historic" verdict. He was found guilty of being the mastermind of at

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