The show goes on: India’s Maha Kumbh Mela continues to draw millions on auspicious date

• 1:12 PM

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Live: Israel strikes target two in Gaza amid fears of ceasefire collapse

• 1:02 PM

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The Israeli military said Wednesday air strikes had struck two people in Gaza who were attempting to retrieve an Israeli drone that crossed into the Palestinian enclave before it was downed by the army. It came amid a new push by mediators to try to salv

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Ski resorts: A total wipeout?

• 11:49 AM

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In 50 years, winter sports have transformed the mountains, bringing prosperity to local communities. But the French Alps are heating up twice as fast as the rest of the planet. At low and medium altitudes, the lack of snow is making skiing almost impossi

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Ukraine prepared to swap Russian territory in peace negotiations

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Pressure from the United States has likely forced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to reverse his previous stance of not conceding any territory to Russia. On Tuesday, Zelensky stated that Kyiv would now be prepared to exchange Russian territory se

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Surgical castration: Madagascar tackles child sexual abuse head-on

• 10:58 AM

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In Madagascar, 673 rape cases involving minors were recorded in 2023. In January 2024 alone, at least 4 rapes were reported daily according to the Ministry of Justice ... figures that are likely underestimated. Madagascar is also one of the top 10 countr

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Widespread gang violence in Haiti: 'Overwhelming assault on childhood itself'

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Amnesty International has just released a report detailing the harrowing plight of children amid widespread gang violence in war-torn Haiti. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Eve Irvine welcomes Rawya Rageh, Senior Crisis Adviso

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King Abdullah rebuffs Trump’s proposal to take in displaced Palestinians

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Jordan's King Abdullah said he reiterated, during a meeting with President Donald Trump, his country's and the region's 'steadfast opposition' to the U.S. leader's plan to resettle millions of Palestinians out of Gaza. This came after President Trump pre

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Danish satiral petition offers to buy California in response to Trump

• 10:18 AM

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In response to President Donald Trump's attempts to purchase Greenland, more 200,000 Danes have signed a satirical petition to buy California. With its sunshine, Silicon Valley, and endless supply of avocados, the petition has caught the attention of tho

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Musk calls federal workers ‘unelected’, ‘unconstitutional’ branch of government

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who also heads US President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), spoke to the media to defend his efforts to slash government spending and reduce the US federal workforce. This comes as Trump signed a new execut

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Thai hostage freed by Hamas returns to his homeland

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On Tuesday, February 11th, Thai farmhand Watchara Sriaoun was welcomed back at his hometown church after being released by Hamas. He was one of the captives freed in the latest round of prisoner-for-hostage exchanges in Gaza. He used to work in Israel, a

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Digital parenting: Priorities to consider on Safer Internet Day

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February 11th marks Safer Internet Day – as its name suggests,the day is aimed at promoting a safer and more responsible digital world, especially for children and families. Elizabeth Milovidov from digitalparentingcoach.com tells us what risks children

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Rushdie’s ‘Satanic Verses’ hits Indian bookshelves after bureaucratic blunder

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As Salman Rushdie’s stabbing trial in the US grabs international headlines, bookstores in the author’s native India are now selling “The Satanic Verses”, almost four decades after banning it. The ban was lifted not over freedom of speech concerns but due

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Russian missile strike on Kyiv kills at least one, sparks fires, Ukraine says

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A Russian missile strike on Kyiv early Tuesday morning killed at least one civilian, injured three others, and sparked fires across the city, Ukrainian officials confirmed. The attack comes as prospects for renewed peace talks increase following Presiden

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Monty, a giant schnauzer, crowned America’s top dog at Westminster show

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After failed attempts in the last two years, Monty, a giant schnauzer, won the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York Tuesday night. The five-year-old pet is bold, cocky and fun, according to his owner. “He always tries so hard, and we’re just

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Trump welcomes back teacher released by Russia, hints at diplomatic thaw

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Marc Fogel, an American history teacher who was deemed wrongfully detained by Russia , has been released and returned to the U.S. with President Donald Trump suggesting the release could mark the beginning of a diplomatic thaw.

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'Welcome to Marseille': Indian PM Modi pays visit to France's second city

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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, February 12: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Marseille in order to inaugurate his country's second consulate in France. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky gives an exclusive interview to The Guardian. A

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Rushdie's 'Satanic Verses' hits Indian bookshelves after four decades

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As Salman Rushdie’s stabbing trial in the US grabs international headlines, in the celebrated author’s native India, bookstores are now selling “The Satanic Verses” four decades after India became the first country to ban the book. The ban was not lifted

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If Jordan took in more Palestinians, there would be 'security, economic, and political implications'

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President Donald Trump is hosting Jordan’s King Abdullah II at the White House as he escalates pressure on the Arab nation to take in refugees from Gaza as part of his audacious plan to remake the Middle East. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspecti

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Trump welcomes back teacher released by Russia, hints at diplomatic thaw

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The Kremlin on Wednesday said a Russian national was freed from a US jail in exchange for Moscow’s release of a detained American schoolteacher. The acknowledgment came hours after US President Donald Trump welcomed home Marc Fogel and said the release c

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AP reporter barred from White House over refusal to use 'Gulf of America'

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The Associated Press said Tuesday that the White House barred its reporter from an event with US President Donald Trump after the news agency refused to adopt his executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America". The AP condemned the

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Armed gangs might 'represent community' for children seeking out a 'sense of belonging'

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As we commemorate the International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers, Amnesty International has just released a report detailing the harrowing plight of children amid widespread gang violence in war-torn Haiti. For in-depth analysis and a deeper per

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Mark Rutte: “NATO needs to do 'a lot more' on defence spending”

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday that he agrees with U.S. President Donald Trump on the need for more burden-sharing between America and its European allies in providing aid to Ukraine. This came during the NATO Defence Ministers meeti

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