‘It was like being under house arrest’: Tanzania’s opposition fears mounting crackdown

• 6:19 PM

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Following the deadly protests that broke out during Tanzania’s October 29 elections, a new wave of demonstrations planned for Independence Day on December 9 was thwarted by a heavy police presence. Tanzanian opposition members and lawyers now fear a furt

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Spectacular late Zambia equaliser spoils Mali's AFCON 2025 debut

• 5:05 PM

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Zambia’s Patson Daka scored in stoppage time to lock in a draw with Mali in their Africa Cup of Nations Group A opener. Mali controlled the match but were punished in the 92nd minute by a spectacular diving header.

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Spectacular Christmas light show in 800-year-old cathedral in Brussels

• 4:34 PM

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Lights, music, and history came together in a show inside the Cathedral of Saint Michael and Saint Gudula in Belgium's capital, Brussels on Saturday to mark the building's 800th anniversary. 

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France races to pass stopgap budget law after talks for proper budget fail

• 4:31 PM

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France faces emergency stopgap legislation to avoid a government shutdown after lawmakers abandoned 2026 budget talks on Friday, failing to agree on a compromise ​bill. Members of a joint committee of lawmakers from both houses threw in the towel ‍after

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China hits French cheese with tariffs, broadening trade conflict

• 4:10 PM

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China ⁠will impose provisional duties of up to 42.7% on dairy products imported from the European Union, the latest in a series of measures against EU exports widely seen as retaliation for the bloc's electric vehicle tariffs.

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2025 AFCON: Egypt begins its bid to win tournament with Mohamed Salah

• 3:31 PM

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The 35th Africa Cup of Nations is underway in Morocco. Egypt begins its bid for a record-extending eighth title – and Mohamed Salah’s first – against Zimbabwe in Agadir on Monday. Details by FRANCE 24 journalist Selina Sykes in Casablanca.

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Car bomb in Moscow kills Russia's Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov

• 3:22 PM

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A car bomb killed a senior Russian general in southern Moscow on Monday morning as officials reported "slow progress" in talks with the United States on how to end the war in Ukraine. Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, 56, head of the Russian General Sta

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French PM Lecornu races to pass special budget law to avoid shutdown

• 3:19 PM

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Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu held talks on Monday with French political leaders on emergency legislation to keep the government running in the new year in the ​absence of a proper budget. A joint committee of lawmakers from both ‍chambers failed on

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Cyberattack disrupts France's postal service during Christmas rush

• 2:58 PM

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A Cyberattack has disrupted France’s postal service, La Poste, halting deliveries during the peak Christmas season. Customers of the company’s banking arm, La Banque Postale, were blocked from using the application to approve payments or conduct other ba

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Cambodia says Thailand launched air strikes after ASEAN met on border clashes

• 2:35 PM

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Cambodia accused Thailand of airstrikes on its soil on Monday, hours after Thailand’s foreign minister announced plans for a bilateral meeting at an ASEAN gathering in Kuala Lumpur. Recent fighting has killed at least 23 and displaced more than 900,000 o

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Re-imagining the Christmas Yule log cake: meet Parisian hotel Lutetia's chef

• 2:10 PM

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With Christmas just days away, festive preparations are in full swing for those celebrating. In France, one of the traditions is eating a Christmas log cake, or “bûche de Noel”. On the set, Carys Garland is joined by Nicolas Guercio, the executive pastry

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A car bomb in Moscow kills Russian general, Ukraine suspected

• 2:03 PM

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A car bomb killed a Russian general on Monday, the third such killing of a senior military officer in a year. Investigators said Ukraine may be behind the attack. Details and analysis by Douglas Herbert, FRANCE 24 international affairs editor.

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Balancing expectations and pressure: Morocco wins in tense AFCON opening game

• 2:01 PM

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Ayoub El Kaabi's spectacular bicycle kick gernered royal approval as Morocco opened the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 victory over Comoros on Sunday. Home fans, including Moroccan Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, who greeted the players before kickoff

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Justice Department restores Trump photo to public database of Epstein files

• 2:00 PM

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​A photo of U.S. President Donald Trump that had been removed from the ⁠cache of Jeffrey Epstein files released by the Department of Justice was restored on Sunday after officials determined none of Epstein's victims were in the image, the department sai

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Car bomb kills Russian general in Moscow

• 11:49 AM

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A Russian general was killed after an explosive device detonated underneath his car in Moscow on Monday. Investigators said Ukraine could be behind the attack, the third such killing of a senior military officer in a year.

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AFCON host Morocco starts tournament with home victory

• 11:24 AM

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A spectacular bicycle kick earned royal approval for Ayoub El Kaabi as host Morocco opened the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Comoros on Sunday. Morocco Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, who greeted the players before kickoff, and home fans had

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US pursues 'sanctioned dark fleet vessel' off the coast of Venezuela

• 11:21 AM

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On Saturday, the US Coast Guard intercepted a second oil tanker in international waters off the Venezuelan coast, days after President Donald Trump announced a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering ‍and leaving Venezuela. Details and analysis

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EU leaders stand by Denmark after Trump appoints special US envoy to Greenland

• 11:19 AM

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Denmark said Monday it will summon the US ambassador after President Donald Trump announced he had appointed a special envoy to Greenland, the Danish autonomous territory he has threatened to annex. In response, European Commission chief Ursula von der L

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Emmanuel Macron announces France will build a new aircraft carrier

• 11:03 AM

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France is to build a new aircraft carrier. The aim is to get the new vessel ready for service in 2038. It will replace the aging Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier which came into service in 2001. Our sister channel France 2 had this report, narrated by

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Russian general killed in bomb attack in a suspected Ukraine intelligence services operation

• 11:01 AM

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A Russian general ⁠was killed by a car bomb in southern Moscow on Monday, Russian investigators said, adding that they suspected Ukrainian special services could have been behind the attack.

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Why is the US pursuing a third oil tanker off Venezuela in to weeks?

• 10:58 AM

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The US intercepted ​an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela over the weekend, and was pursuing another one in what would be the third such operation in less than two weeks. What exactly is happening and why? Answer by FRANCE 24 international affairs edi

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Bondi beach attack: New revelations show massacre could have been even deadlier

• 10:42 AM

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Australia is reckoning with its deadliest mass shooting in decades after a father and son opened fire on crowds gathered for a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach. Newly released police allegations, witness testimony, and official statements show that the two

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Iranians celebrate Yalda festival as economic sanctions dampen this year's festivities

• 10:38 AM

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Iranians of all religions and all walks of life are marking the ancient Persian festival of Yalda. Historically marking the victory of Good over Evil, Yalda sees families and get together, eating nuts, sweets and fruits. Yet, rampant inflation and intern

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France to build a new aircraft carrier as a 'display of nation's power'

• 10:36 AM

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French President Emmanuel Macron is in the United Arab Emirates to celebrate Christmas with the French troops stationed there. Macron also held meetings with the Emirati president - as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral ties - and provide stability

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Thousands of runners dressed as Santa take part in a race in Barcelona

• 9:55 AM

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Around 2,500 runners dressed as Santa Claus and 800 dressed as elves participate in a 5km race in Barcelona to kick off their Christmas celebrations. From Lapland, via Florida and the Amazon in Brazil to Pakistan, Italy and Spain. Santas have been spotte

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Morocco wins AFCON opener over Comoros, fans and royalty applaud

• 9:42 AM

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A spectacular bicycle kick earned royal approval for Ayoub El Kaabi as host Morocco opened the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Comoros on Sunday. Home fans including Moroccan Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, who greeted the players before kicko

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Venezuela: US Coast Guard intercepts third tanker in two weeks

• 9:41 AM

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US officials say the national ⁠Coast Guard is pursuing an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, in what would be the second such operation this weekend and the third in less than two weeks if successful. Story by Ellen Gainsford.

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ASEAN meets to seek ceasefire amid Thailand-Cambodia conflict

• 9:40 AM

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Southeast Asian foreign ministers me in Malaysia to try to restore a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia after two weeks of fierce fighting that has killed at least 60 people and displaced more than half a million. The ministers of the Association of

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Bondi Beach shooting suspects conducted 'tactical' training in Australian countryside, police say

• 6:43 AM

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The two suspects behind the Bondi Beach shooting reportedly conducted "firearms training" in rural New South Wales before launching their December 14 attack on a Hanukkah celebration which left 15 people dead. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologised t

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AFCON 2025: Ayoub El Kaabi scores wondergoal as Morocco dominate Comoros

• 6:28 AM

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Morocco defeated Comoros (2-0) in the opening match of AFCON 2025. Ayoub El Kaabi scored a superb overhead kick.

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Live: Russian general dies in Moscow car bomb attack

• 5:57 AM

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A senior Russian general was killed Monday morning after an explosive device detonated underneath his car in southern Moscow, according to investigators. The possibility that the attack on Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, who led the Operational Training Directo

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Gold prices hit record high on US interest rate-cut bets

• 4:15 AM

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Gold hit a new record high on Monday, driven by expectations of US interest rate cuts and strong demand for safe-haven assets, while silver also reached an all-time peak. The gains mark a remarkable year for precious metals, supported by a weaker dollar,

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The Bright Side: 'Detty December' turns Lagos into nonstop holiday party

• 2:21 AM

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Lagos comes alive each December as "Detty December" turns Nigeria's capital into a nonstop festival of music, partying and extravagance. Locals take advantage of the festivities to forget their worries as those in the country's diaspora make their way ho

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Nigeria says 130 abducted schoolchildren freed after mass kidnapping

• 2:10 AM

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Nigerian authorities said Sunday they have secured the release of 130 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic boarding school in Niger state, bringing the total freed to more than 200 after a mass kidnapping in November. The announcement follows weeks of

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Bollywood profits under pressure from soaring star fees

• 1:47 AM

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Bollywood’s top stars are driving production costs sky-high with private trailers, personal chefs and massive entourages, insiders say. The hefty fees are hiking up production costs and straining the Indian film industry's already fragile finances. 

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Spain's ruling Socialists suffer historic defeat in regional election

• 12:29 AM

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting

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