Venezuela opposition decry crackdown before Maduro swearing-in

• 8:24 PM

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Opponents of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday decried a worsening crackdown 48 hours before he is to be sworn in on the back of elections he is widely accused of having stolen. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks to Valentina Ballesta of Amnesty

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Gunfire heard near presidency in Chad's capital N'Djamena

• 8:17 PM

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Bursts of gunfire were heard near the presidential compound in Chad's capital N'Djamena on Wednesday evening, an AFP journalist on the scene reported. Armed men were reported to have attacked the interior of the compound while tanks were spotted on the s

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Is he serious? Allies wary as Trump threatens Greenland, Panama, Canada

• 7:22 PM

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Imagine if Vladimir Putin or Xi Jinping threatened a hostile takeover of Greenland or the Panama Canal. So what about the president-elect of the United States... Is Donald Trump serious? Trump whose growing fixation comes two weeks ahead of Inauguration

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Israeli troops recover body of hostage from Gaza

• 7:19 PM

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The body of Bedouin Arab hostage Youssef al-Zayadna was repatriated to Israel from the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, the Israeli military said, in what it termed as a "complex and difficult operation" as mediators continue to push for a ceasefire and hostage

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Meta has 30 days to clarify fact-check changes in Brazil, prosecutor's office says

• 6:58 PM

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Social media platform Meta was given 30 days on Wednesday to clarify whether recently announced changes to its fact-checking program in the United States will also be applied to Brazil. 

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Trump's expansionist designs, from Greenland to the Panama Canal

• 5:30 PM

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In a rambling and provocative speech on Tuesday, incoming US president Donald Trump refused to rule out military force to press a series of territorial claims. Since his victory in November’s presidential election, Trump has made several seemingly absurd

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Several killed in Russian missile attack on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia

• 5:26 PM

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At least 13 civilians have been killed, and around 30 injured in a missile strike on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, officials said Wednesday. Footage posted on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's Telegram channel showed civilians lying

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Blinken says Gaza ceasefire deal remains 'very close'

• 4:55 PM

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that a Gaza ceasefire remained close, but reiterated that it may not happen before President Joe Biden hands over to Donald Trump. FRANCE 24's international affairs editor, Angela Diffley has more.

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One month since Assad's fall: Hope and uncertainty as Syrians look to future

• 4:51 PM

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After Islamist-led rebels ousted former president Bashar al-Assad in early December, thousands of soldiers, policemen and other security officials deserted their posts, leaving the door open to petty theft, looting and other crimes. The new Syrian author

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Denmark 'open to dialogue' with US on Arctic amid Trump bid to take over territory

• 4:45 PM

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Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has stated that Demark is 'open to dialogue' with the US on how the two countries can cooperate on the Arctic region, which includes the Danish-controlled Greenland. His statement comes after US President-elec

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Antony Blinken and Jean-Noel Barrot hold press conference in Paris

• 4:39 PM

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Listen to the replay of Antony Blinken and Jean-Noel Barrot in Paris.

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United States sanctions Sudan's Rapid Support Forces' leader

• 4:31 PM

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The United States on Tuesday night announced sanctions against Sudanese paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdane Daglo, also known as Hemedti. Washington accuses the head of the Rapid Support Forces, of committing genocide in Sudan. The country's civil war, w

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Wildfires scorch California: tens of thousand of people under evacuation orders

• 4:28 PM

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Multiple massive wildfires tore across the Los Angeles area with devastating force early Wednesday as residents made a desperate escape from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke. FRANCE 24's correspondent, Wassim Cor

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Fall of Assad's regime: FRANCE 24 journalist recounts journey into Syria

• 4:12 PM

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One month after the surprisingly rapid fall of President Bashar al-Assad's government, Syrians are balancing feelings of hope and trepidation for the future. FRANCE 24's journalist, Wassim Nasr recounts his journey in Syria where he met the country’s de

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Western and Arab countries across the globe 'want to make sure Syria is "stable going forward'

• 4:10 PM

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Since toppling president Bashar al-Assad, Syria's Islamist-led rulers are to set up an inclusive committee to set up a "national dialogue conference". FRANCE 24's Genie Godula welcomes Dr. Aaron Y. Zelin at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy,

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Syria: One month after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime

• 4:06 PM

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One month after the surprisingly rapid fall of President Bashar al-Assad's government, Syrians are balancing feelings of hope and trepidation for the future. National reconciliation remains uncertain, as does the governing ability of the rebel leaders wh

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Europe’s leaders have had enough of Musk’s meddling, but can they stop him?

• 3:45 PM

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Elon Musk’s invective against major European leaders and his support for right-wing, eurosceptic parties peaked this week, sparking warnings about the US tech billionaire’s intervention in the continent’s democratic institutions. Now EU policy experts ar

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Us State Secretary in Paris to discuss Mideast, receive honour

• 3:06 PM

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Blinken arrives to meet French counterpart Barrot in Paris on final overseas tour. FRANCE 24's journalist, Angela Diffley tells us more about this visit.

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Nicole Kidman tackles on-screen taboos in 'Babygirl'

• 2:58 PM

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Film critic Emma Jones tells us why Nicole Kidman's latest role – as an executive who embarks on an affair with her intern – is perhaps more shocking for a Hollywood audience than a European one. Her performance in "Babygirl" won Kidman the best actress

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French sales: No longer à la mode?

• 2:43 PM

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France's winter sales kick off this Wednesday, but is excitement for these bargain periods a thing of the past? In this edition of Entre Nous, we discuss why small shop owners are concerned about the timing and duration of "les soldes". Some say they nee

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French Sales: No longer à la mode?

• 1:56 PM

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France’s winter sales kicks off today, but is excitement for these bargain periods a thing of the past? On this edition of Entre Nous, we discuss why small shop owners are concerned about the timing and duration of ‘les soldes’. Some say they need to cha

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Rescuers search for survivors after earthquake in China's Tibet

• 1:23 PM

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At least 126 people have been killed after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet and parts of Nepal, Bhutan and India too. The homeless are enduring a cold night with temperatures in Tingri, one of the worst affected areas, projected to drop to minus 1

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France terrorist attacks 10 years on: Tribute held for slain police officer

• 1:20 PM

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French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute on Tuesday to Clarissa Jean-Philippe, a young police officer who was killed in a terrorist attack 10 years ago, in a ceremony held in Montrouge. Jean-Philippe was killed by the same terrorists who held hostag

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Dutch cut flower industry in hot water over pesticides

• 1:18 PM

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The Netherlands is the world's leader in fresh flower production. Over the past decade, the sector has grown by a fifth. But NGOs have been warning about the high levels of pesticides in Dutch flowers. One study even showed that a third of the substances

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Trump refuses to rule out use of military force to take the Panama Canal

• 1:14 PM

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President-elect Donald Trump said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, as he declared U.S. control of both to be vital to American national security. FRANCE 24's journalist, Delano D'souza te

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Journalist Cecilia Sala en route to Italy after release from Tehran prison

• 11:13 AM

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A plane carrying journalist Cecilia Sala has left Tehran and will soon arrive back in Italy, Italian authorities announced on Wednesday. Sala had been held in the Iranian capital's notorious Evin prison since she was arrested on December 19.

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Trump 2.0 tariffs loom large over 2025 CES in Las Vegas

• 10:43 AM

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Tech companies showing off their latest innovations at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, one of the world's biggest industry events, are gearing up for a new era of protectionism under a second Trump presidency. With more than a third of the world's consumer electr

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War in Ukraine: Commander admits 'problems' in army unit

• 10:37 AM

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In Ukraine, a media investigation has put the French-funded and trained Anne de Kyiv Brigade under the spotlight, and Kyiv is now investigating. Mismanagement had already driven out the original brigade commander last December, and now there are allegati

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Indonesia launches ambitious free-meal programme to combat stunting

• 10:29 AM

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Indonesia's new government has launched an ambitious project to fight malnutrition. The Free Nutritious Meal program aims to feed a quarter of its population but critics question whether the program is affordable.

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Didier Deschamps to resign as France team manager after the World cup in 2026

• 10:23 AM

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French media are reporting that Didier Deschamps, coach of the French men's football team, will step down in 2026 when his current contract ends. That will most likely be after the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada and will be the end of

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Death of Jean-Marie Le Pen: Cheers in France after politican's death

• 10:21 AM

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People in some parts of France have been celebrating and openly mocking the death of politican Jean Marie Le Pen. The founder of France's main far-right party, died on Tuesday at the age of 96. His legacy remains highly controversial in French politics,

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Papers react to death of French far-right figurehead Jean-Marie Le Pen

• 10:17 AM

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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, January 8: The death of former far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen dominates headlines in France, but despite having called the gas chambers a "detail in the history of World War II" and founded his party alongside a former SS so

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Fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime: Syria resumes international flights

• 10:07 AM

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International commercial flights have resumed at Damascus airport, for the first time since the ouster of Basshar al Assad by Islamist-led rebels. Some of the Syrians waiting to welcome their loved ones home had spent more than a decade apart from each o

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Ukrainian drones attack oil depot in Russia used by Moscow's air force

• 10:06 AM

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The Ukrainian military on Wednesday said that its forces had hit a Russian oil depot located hundreds of kilometres inside Russia. Kyiv has said it aims to erode Russian energy revenues that are used to fund the war in Ukraine.

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France warns Trump against threatening EU ‘sovereign borders’ after Greenland comments

• 9:03 AM

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French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Wednesday warned Donald Trump against threatening the EU's "sovereign borders" after the US president-elect refused to rule out military action to take control of Greenland, an autonomous territory of EU member

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Was Yoon's declaration of martial law an 'act of treason'?

• 8:49 AM

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Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's residence has been turned into a "fortress", with layers of barbed wire and vehicle blockades protecting the elusive leader. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on South Korea's worst political

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Yoon supporters gather in South Korea as impeached president faces new arrest warrant

• 7:21 AM

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Supporters of South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol gathered outside his house in Seoul on Wednesday as Yoon continued to resist efforts to arrest him. The Constitutional Court has slated January 14 for the start of Yoon’s impeachment trial ove

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Iran slams Macron's ‘deceitful’ remarks on its role as a regional security threat

• 7:03 AM

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Iran' foreign ministry on Wednesday rejected French President Emmanuel Macron's claim that Iran posed the main security threat in the Middle East. Macron on Monday said Iran was accelerating its nuclear programme, which the West suspects is aimed at maki

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High winds spread second Los Angeles wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated

• 6:37 AM

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A fast-moving wildfire broke out Tuesday northeast of Los Angeles hours after another blaze tore through the city’s Pacific Palisades neighborhood along the coast, prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands. 

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Seven years of torture by Assad’s executioners: ‘I will never forgive them’

• 6:22 AM

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Accused of belonging to the Palestinian group Hamas, which was then Bashar Al-Assad’s bête noire, Mohamar Ouda was arrested by the Syrian army in Yarmouk in 2015. He spent seven years in prison, where his executioners inflicted all kinds of torture on hi

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Two Americans, five other 'mercenaries' detained in Venezuela

• 5:26 AM

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Hours after US President Joe Biden welcomed exiled Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said seven foreigners, including two Americans, had been arrested for planning unspecified "terrorist acts" days

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Trump, Jr. visits Greenland as Trump doubles down on acquiring island

• 3:25 AM

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US President-elect Donald Trump's son, Donald Trump, Jr., visited Greenland on Tuesday, while his father refused to rule out military or economic coercion as a means to purchase the mineral and oil-rich island. Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in

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Thousands ordered to evacuate Los Angeles suburb as wildfire rages

• 2:52 AM

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France 24 correspondent Wassim Cornet reports from Los Angeles, where authorities have ordered thousands to evacuate the Northern Palisades neighbourhood as a massive wildfire, buoyed by the strongest windstorm in almost 15 years, careened down the coast

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Trump will not rule out using military force to take Panama Canal, Greenland

• 1:37 AM

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US President-elect Donald Trump is refusing to rule out using military force to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal, calling both critical to American national security. At a press conference in Florida two weeks before taking office, Trump declined t

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Editor of Somalia's first all-female media on challenging gender stereotypes

• 12:58 AM

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According to its chief editor Hinda Abdi Mohamoud, Bilan Media gives Somali women "a space to work" and "real editorial power". Somalia's first female-only media outlet covers topics including climate change, people living with albinism and HIV/AIDS, whi

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Red Cross pleads for unhindered aid access as weather exacerbates 'unbearable conditions' in Gaza

• 12:57 AM

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Falling temperatures and heavy rains have ravaged shelters in Gaza, leaving thousands without basic necessities or shelter, said the Red Cross on Wednesday. Citing the deaths of eight newborn babies due to exposure, the Red Cross once again called for un

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Sao Tome and Pincipe president fires the prime minister and his government

• 12:41 AM

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The president of Sao Tome and Principe has dismissed the prime minister and his goverment accusing them of ineptitude and institutional disloyalty. The shock decision by president Carlos vila Nova pulled no punches in calling out alleged leadership letdo

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Eye on Africa: Terrorist attacks get worse in Niger

• 12:39 AM

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Niger's struggling to reign in attacks from terror groups who have ramped up attacks in the wake of instability that followed the 2023 coup. Last week dozens of people were killed in a string of attacks in the Tillaberi region in the west of the country.

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Senegal and Chad say ousting of French troops was their sovereign decision

• 12:36 AM

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Senegalese and Chadian leaders said that the ousting of French troops from their territories was their sovereign decision, rejecting remarks from French President Emmanuel Macron that suggested otherwise. FRANCE 24's correspondent, Caitlyn Kelly has more

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Ghana’s Mahama returns as president, vowing to boost economy

• 12:34 AM

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Ghana's new president promised to reset the nation. It's not John Mahama's first turn in the hot seat ; he ran the country for four years prior to his predecessor, nana akuffo addo's two terms in office. Mahama's landslide comeback in December was carrie

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Death of far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen's sparks celebrations – and controversy

• 12:15 AM

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Senior French officials on Wednesday slammed the “shameful” street celebrations that erupted in several cities following the death of far-right politician Jean-Marie Le Pen.

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