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Israel more likely to attack Iran's nuclear sites under Trump, ex-intelligence chief says

FRANCE 24 spoke to Amos Yadlin, a former head of Israeli military intelligence (2006-2010), to analyse the shifting balance of power in the Middle East as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House. Yadlin noted that there is "a lot of considerat

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SpaceX's sixth Starship test flight: Soft splashdown but no booster catch

In this Science segment, we look at SpaceX's latest test flight of its Starship megarocket. The flight went well and achieved several milestones, but the team did not manage to repeat last month's incredible manoeuvre, when the massive Super Heavy booste

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ICC sentences Timbuktu’s Islamist former police chief to 10 years for war crimes

Africa • 3:17 PM

The International Criminal Court sentenced an al-Qaida-linked extremist leader to 10 years in prison on Wednesday for war crimes and crimes against humanity carried out when he headed the Islamic police in the historic desert city of Timbuktu in the West

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'Strange logic' surrounding sexuality & rape: 'This won't happen' if husband's needs are fulfilled

Gisele Pelicot on Tuesday lambasted the cowardice of the dozens of men accused of abusing her during 10 years of mass rape organised by her husband and told the court hearing the trial France's patriarchal society must change. For in-depth analysis and a

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French advent calendars: Holiday must-haves for adults

Whether they're a childhood memory or not, advent calendars are big business for adults. In this Entre Nous, we explore why the beauty industry ones are top sellers and how influencers (and brands) are all-in when it comes to unboxing advent calendars. W

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Mass rape trial in France 'reminds us that rape is a crime of domination of men against women'

Gisele Pelicot, the French woman drugged by her ex-husband so she could be raped and sexually abused by him and dozens of strangers, said in her closing statements that it was time for a "macho" society to change its attitude on rape. For in-depth analys

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Film show: A poignant tale in 'The Most Precious of Cargoes'

French director Michel Hazanavicius decided that an animated feature was the best approach for his latest film, which follows the trajectory of a baby thrown from a train headed for Auschwitz. Film critic Emma Jones tells us why the fairy-tale tone of "T

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IAEA chief welcomes Iran's 'concrete step' on capping enriched uranium stockpile

Iran has taken steps to halt the expansion of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi said, welcoming this "concrete step in the right direction" on Wednesday. Grossi's comments came after

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'Hello, Dolly!' comes to Paris: Hit musical celebrates 60th anniversary

Culture • 1:21 PM

Paris is not always associated with musical theatre, but little by little the French capital is becoming more like Broadway and the West End. The latest live show to wow critics and audiences alike is "Hello, Dolly!". On Entre Nous, we speak to Caroline

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Grief and anger after killing of blasphemy suspect in Pakistan

Pacific Asia • 11:15 AM

In Pakistan, a blasphemy-related case turned tragic in September. A doctor accused of blaspheming the Prophet Mohammed was allegedly shot dead by police officers and his body set on fire by a mob of fundamentalists. In a historic first, members of civil

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With tariffs in mind, Donald Trump picks Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary

US President-elect Donald Trump has picked Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick to lead the Department of Commerce. The businessman and long-time friend of Trump's is slated to lead the incoming administration's efforts to implement wide-ranging tariffs

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Putin's 'war of aggression' on Ukraine & threats toward West designed to 'lay blame somewhere else'

Two telecommunications cables cut in the Baltic Sea in 48 hours prompted European officials to say Tuesday that they suspect "sabotage" and "hybrid warfare" linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The four countries affected by the cuts -- Finland, Germa

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Los Angeles passes 'sanctuary city' ordinance to protect migrants from mass deportation under Trump

The ordinance approved by the Los Angeles City Council codifies the protection of immigrants in municipal law in the second-largest US city. The move follows President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to carry out mass deportations.

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Trump taps former pro wrestling executive Linda McMahon to lead US education department

US President-elect Donald Trump named Linda McMahon, the former head of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), to lead the department of education. McMahon left WWE in 2009 to run unsuccessfully for a US Senate seat, and has been a major donor to Trump's p

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Live: Ukraine criticises Western allies for Kyiv embassy closures

Ukraine on Wednesday called on its Western allies not to fuel tension inside the country after a string of embassies in Kyiv announced they would close, citing the threat of a "massive air attack" on the capital. The United States had led the wave of clo

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'Gracias Rafa': Nadal bids emotional farewell as stunning career comes to an end

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, November 20: Tennis legend Rafael Nadal finishes his career with a disappointing loss in the Davis Cup. Meanwhile, thousands of farmers descend on Westminster to protest a new Labour tax, with television personality Jeremy Clark

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Live: Hezbollah chief says group won't accept truce with Israel that violates Lebanese sovereignty

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said Wednesday his group would not accept any truce that violates Lebanese sovereignty, as Israel demands freedom to act against the Iran-backed movement. The declaration came after Israel’s military said it is fighting Hezbol

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G20 Rio summit ends with Ukraine blame game as Lula pushes climate action

At the G20 on Tuesday, Ukraine's allies and Russia blamed each other for escalating Europe's war, overshadowing the summit's final day. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urged global leaders to revive stalled UN climate talks in Azerbaijan, w

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SpaceX launches Starship but fails to repeat booster catch as Trump, Musk look on

SpaceX launched its Starship megarocket Tuesday, attended by President-elect Donald Trump and allies. The Super Heavy booster splashed into the Gulf of Mexico, missing the "chopstick" tower catch. SpaceX cited technical issues, overshadowing the event de

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US recognises opposition leader Gonzalez Urrutia as Venezuela's president-elect

The US officially recognised opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as Venezuela's president-elect Tuesday, four months after disputed elections. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s statement rejecting Nicolas Maduro's claimed victory drew sharp c

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Rafael Nadal retires from tennis after Spain's Davis Cup defeat

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal retired from tennis as Spain lost to the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarter-finals. The 38-year-old, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, was emotional during the anthem. Over 10,000 fans chanted "Rafa, Rafa" in tribute after his f

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Trump names China hawk Howard Lutnick as US commerce secretary

US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, a Wall Street executive and co-chair of Trump's transition team, to be the next US commerce secretary. The billionaire has been a key economic adviser to Trump and a keen advocate of using tariff

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No, these videos don't show Putin's reaction to Biden giving Ukraine long-range missiles

Europe • 9:41 PM

Following US President Joe Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use Western missiles to strike targets inside Russia, some social media users are sharing videos of Russian leader Vladimir Putin threatening to use nuclear weapons. We explain in this editi

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All 24 qualified teams confirmed for Africa Cup of Nations 2025

The tickets for next year's Africa Cup of Nations have been booked. Botswana, Mozambique and Tanzania will be flying to Morocco when the competition begins at the end of next year. Meanwhile, the standoff continues between hundreds of illegal miners and

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Trump names China hawk Howard Lutnick commerce secretary

President-elect Donald Trump nominated Howard Lutnick, the co-chair of his transition team, as his commerce secretary on Tuesday -- a choice set to bring a tougher stance on China from the incoming administration.

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Goodbye old world order? Final G20 summit before Trump inauguration

Will history remember Rio as the swansong gathering of the US-led world order as we now know it? The curtain is coming down on Joe Biden's last G20 summit – his last big global gathering before the return of Donald Trump to the White House. The outgoing

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US approval for Ukraine long-range missile strikes into Russia is a slim lifeline for Kyiv

Two months before leaving office, US President Joe Biden has lifted restrictions preventing Kyiv from using the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) for strikes deep into Russian territory that could help defend its territorial gains in Russia's Kursk r

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'Sabotage' suspected after two Baltic Sea cables cut

Europe • 5:16 PM

Two telecommunications cables cut in the Baltic Sea in 48 hours prompted European officials to say Tuesday that they suspect "sabotage" and "hybrid warfare" linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Story by Camille Knight.

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Zelensky urges Germany to support Ukraine's longer-range strike capabilities

Europe • 5:13 PM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday it was time for Germany to support Ukraine's longer-range strike capabilities against Russia. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Berlin, Nick Holdsworth.

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Moscow says Ukraine fired six US-made longer-range missiles into Russia

Europe • 5:10 PM

Ukraine fired six American-supplied longer-range missiles at Russia’s Bryansk region, Moscow said Tuesday, in what would be Kyiv's first use of the weapons inside Russia in 1,000 days of war. Story by Emerald Maxwell.

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NRC calls for 'diplomatic pressure on warring parties' to avert spread of famine across Sudan

Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan rejected "any foreign interference" in the country's war, praising Russia's "supportive stance" for vetoing a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective

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Doctors Without Borders halts operations in Haiti's capital amid threats from police

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said on Tuesday that it is stopping operations "until further notice" in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince due to an increase in violence and threats to its staff from members of the Haitian police. The suspension would beg

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French farmers protest against EU-Mercosur deal

French farmers are protesting the EU-Mercosur trade deal, blocking highways near Paris with tractors to voice their opposition. They argue the deal will flood the market with cheap, low-quality imports that threaten local agriculture. The protest undersc

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In France, Church and state clash over entry fee for Paris's Notre Dame

France's powerful culture minister on Monday locked horns with the country's Roman Catholic establishment on whether tourists should pay to enter Notre Dame cathedral when it reopens next month. Analysis by Camille Knight.

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France's Gisele Pelicot says 'macho' society must change attitude on rape in closing statement

Gisele Pelicot, the French woman drugged by her ex-husband so she could be raped and sexually abused by him and dozens of strangers, said on Tuesday that it was time for a "macho" society to change its attitude on rape. Story by Solange Mougin.

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The fight against Alzheimer’s disease: How effective and safe is lecanemab?

In this Science segment, we examine the European Medicines Agency's recent decision to recommend granting marketing authorization for the anti-Alzheimer's drug lecanemab. This follows an earlier rejection of its commercialization, citing concerns that th

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Ukraine hits Russia with US-made missiles for first time on war's 1,000th day

Europe • 3:17 PM

Ukraine used U.S. ATACMS missiles to strike Russian territory on Tuesday, taking advantage of newly granted permission from the outgoing Biden administration on the war's 1,000th day. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kyiv, Gulliver Cragg.

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Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha: ‘Humanity is under the rubble’

After losing his home, along with countless friends and family, Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha escaped Gaza with his wife and three children. Now in exile, the award-winning writer is on a mission to share the stories of those left behind. He speaks to

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French farmers threaten 'chaos' over EU trade deal with South America's Mercosur

French farmers launched new protests Tuesday against a proposed deal between the EU and the four South American countries of the Mercosur trade bloc. The French government is strongly opposed to the deal but protesters want French President Emmanuel Macr

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Mass rape victim Gisele Pelicot condemns cowardice of accused abusers

Gisele Pelicot, subjected to mass rape organised by her husband over 10 years, on Tuesday condemned the cowardice of the dozens of men accused of abusing her who claim they didn't realise it was rape, adding France's patriarchal society must change. Deta

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Photographer Aline Deschamps on documenting Lebanese resistance

Aline Deschamps is a photojournalist who has documented life in Lebanon as the country was once again drawn into conflict with Israel. Having lived in Beirut for five years, Deschamps did not initially set out to be a war photographer. Her work focuses o

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US shift on Ukraine's missiles 'sharpens divisions within EU': Can there be harmonisation on F-16s?

The United States accused Russia of escalating the conflict in Ukraine by deploying North Korean troops, after the Kremlin warned that Washington would deepen its involvement in the war by allowing Kyiv's forces to strike far into Russia with US-made wea

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More than 43,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the beginning of the war

Nearly 44 thousand people have been killed in Gaza since the beginning of the war between Hamas and Israel. Story by Solange Mougin.

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Digital parenting: tips on how to use real-time location tracking

In Entre Nous, we speak to Elizabeth Milovidov about real-time location tracking. Some parents may be worried about their children and decide that knowing their child's location is necessary for peace of mind. Real-time location tracking is possible usin

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EU-Mercosur trade deal: Governments divided over ratification

The EU-Mercosur trade deal faces divisions among governments over ratification. Meanwhile, Toyota has unveiled its latest hydrogen hybrid model, and Spirit Airlines, the largest budget carrier in the US, has filed for bankruptcy amid over $1 billion in d

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Rafa’s last dance: 14-time French Open winner to play in Davis Cup in final competition

PRESS REVIEW - Tuesday, January 19: French newspapers praise Gisèle Pélicot, who took the stand for the final time in a rape trial that shocked the world. In New Zealand, the largest-ever protest for Māori rights takes place amid controversy over a new b

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Putin 'will not stop on his own,' warns Zelensky on 1,000th day of war

Europe • 11:23 AM

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday urged Europe to push Moscow "harder" towards what he described as a "just peace", in a speech to the European Parliament marking 1,000 days since the start of Russia's invasion.

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Gabon says yes to new constitution, one tailored to the current leader Brice Oligui Nguema?

Gabon's military rulers said Sunday a new constitution drawn up by the regime's General Brice Oligui Nguema had been overwhelmingly approved in this weekend's referendum, according to provisional results it published. For more information, FRANCE 24's Je

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Gabon early results show voters back new constitution

Gabon's military rulers announced their new constitution had been overwhelmingly approved in a referendum, according to provisional results it published Sunday, marking a new chapter for the oil-rich African nation. Details by Laurent Berstecher.

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Senegal's Faye and Pastef party wins mandate for reform in legislative election

Africa • 11:15 AM

Senegal's governing party is poised to win a parliamentary majority as main opposition leaders conceded defeat Monday in an election determining whether newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye can carry out ambitious reforms he promised during his

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Gisèle Pelicot slams 'macho' society that 'trivialises rape' in closing statement

France • 11:11 AM

In her closing statement of the mass rape trial that has sent shockwaves across the country, survivor Gisèle Pelicot said it was time for “macho” society that “trivialises rape” to change. “I’ve lost 10 years of my life that I’ll never make up for,” she

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