Today
France seeking to block EU-Mercosur pact by 'all means' as farmers pile pressure
Europe • 10:09 AM
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France said Thursday it was "employing all means" to block the adoption of a trade pact between the EU and the Mercosur bloc amid mounting pressure from farmers who say an increase in agricultural imports from South America will hurt their livelihoods.
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Corruption looms over Ukraine's massive reconstruction effort
Europe • 6:45 AM
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While Ukraine has stepped up its anti-graft measures over the past decade to bolster its chances of joining the European Union, corruption scandals are still rife in the war-torn country, where a multi-billion-dollar reconstruction programme has provided
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Protests in Paris over pro-Israel gala organized by far-right figures
Europe • 4:03 AM
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FRANCE 24's James Andre reports from Paris, where hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters took to the streets to denounce a gala organised by far-right extremist group "Israel is Forever" aimed at raising funds for the Israeli military.
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New rain alert lifted for Spain's flood-ravaged Valencia region
Europe • 2:01 AM
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Two weeks after Spain's deadliest flooding in decades that killed more than 200 people, a fresh overnight rain alert issued by the national weather agency was downgraded from the highest level after a new storm made landfall without causing any new victi
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Yesterday
French prosecutor seeks 5-year ban from office against French far right leader Le Pen
Europe • 10:43 PM
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Marine Le Pen faces a crucial moment in a high-profile trial for alleged misuse of EU funds. Prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence and a five-year ban from public office, with immediate effect, for the far right politician. If granted, that would exc
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Ukrainians see surrender as 'end of their country', geopolitical analyst says
Europe • 10:30 PM
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Kyiv was the target of its first missile attack since August on Wednesday morning, with a two-hour Russian ballistic missile operation that targeted the entire country. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Olga Oliker, Program Director for Europe and Cen
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Ukrainians see surrender as the end of their country, geopolitical analyst says
Europe • 9:44 PM
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Kyiv was the target of its first missile attack since August on Wednesday morning, in a 2-hour Russian ballistic missile operation that targeted the entire country. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Olga Oliker, Programme Director for Europe and Centr
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Viral video falsely captioned as 'Muslims hunting Jews in Amsterdam'
Europe • 9:30 PM
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Users are sharing a video, claiming it shows "Middle Eastern migrants hunting Jews" on the streets of Amsterdam. The original creator of this video debunked these claims, explaining that the video actually shows Maccabi Tel-Aviv supporters starting a fig
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Notre Dame's surplus restoration fund of €140M to be used for future preservation
Europe • 8:47 PM
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Leftover funds worth €140 million that were raised for the restoration of Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral after it was ravaged by a fire in 2019 will be put towards future preservation work, its restoration chief said on Thursday. The restored cathedral is
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French prosecutors demand jail time, ban on public office for Le Pen over embezzlement charges
Europe • 7:28 PM
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French prosecutors said that France's far-right leader, Marine Le Pen, should face jail time and a ban from public office that would bar her from the 2027 presidential race as she and members of the National Rally party stand trial for using money intend
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How racism and war spur soccer violence: Sports and politics don't mix?
Europe • 7:12 PM
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A football match in Paris is raising concerns over potential clashes between Jewish and Palestinian sympathisers. Security measures have been heightened following last week's violence in Amsterdam, where Israeli supporters clashed with both local men of
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The Guardian stops posting on X, Musk's 'toxic media platform'
Europe • 1:13 PM
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British media outlet The Guardian said on Wednesday it will no longer use its official accounts on X as it says the benefits of using the social media platform "are now outweighed by the negatives". The owner of the site, Elon Musk, was on Tuesday named
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French farmers to protest Mercosur deal boosting South American imports
Europe • 9:16 AM
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French farmers have announced a new wave of protests next week against the European Union's planned free trade agreement with the Mercosur trading bloc, saying an increase in agricultural imports from South America will hurt their livelihoods.
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Greenland extends detention of anti-whaling activist Watson for three more weeks
Europe • 6:33 AM
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A court in Greenland has once again extended the detention of Sea Shepherd founder Paul Watson while Denmark decides whether to extradite the prominent activist to Japan. Watson's next hearing is scheduled for December 2.
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Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over handling of sex abuse scandal
Europe • 4:11 AM
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Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, resigned on Tuesday after a report last week showed that he had failed to ensure a legitimate investigation into allegations that a lawyer and volunteer at Christian summer camps had physically and sexually mor
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Russia launches combined drone and missile barrage on Kyiv
Europe • 12:55 AM
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Russia stepped up its attacks on the Ukrainian capital early on Wednesday with its first combined drone and missile attack since the summer. Officials said one man was wounded by falling debris from a downed drone in a suburb of Kyiv.
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East Germany's exodus of women fuels growing political radicalisation
Europe • 12:37 AM
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Since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of industry in the former East Germany, many women have left the region and never returned. Men are now over-represented, with a surplus of up to 25 percent in some municipalities. This shortage of women
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Tuesday, november 12, 2024
For too long Europe has avoided bearing burden of its own security: Macron
Europe • 10:24 PM
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French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday renewed his calls for Europe to assume more responsibility for its own defence, saying it had for "too long avoided bearing the burden of its own security". Speaking alongside NATO chief Mark Rutte, who was vis
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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns over failure to report child abuse
Europe • 4:51 PM
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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the senior cleric of the Church of England, resigned on Tuesday after an investigation found that he failed to report decades of physical, sexual and psychological abuse of boys and young men by a Church-linked lawy
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Dutch appeals court overturns landmark climate ruling against Shell
Europe • 3:58 PM
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A Dutch appeals court on Tuesday (November 12) overturned a landmark ruling that ordered energy company Shell to cut its carbon emissions by net 45% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels, while saying that "protection against dangerous climate change is a huma
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Germany: Olaf Scholz to face confidence vote on December 16
Europe • 3:53 PM
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will face a confidence vote on December 16, paving the way for an early general election in February, the leader of Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD) in parliament said on Tuesday (November 12). FRANCE 24's Nick Holdsworth tel
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Germany's Scholz to face December 16 confidence vote ahead of February election
Europe • 3:01 PM
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The government of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will face a confidence vote on December 16 ahead of new parliamentary elections expected to be scheduled for February 23, following the shock collapse of the chancellor's three-party coalition last week.
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Oil giant Shell wins appeal against landmark Dutch climate ruling
Europe • 11:09 AM
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A Dutch appeals court on Tuesday (November 12) overturned a landmark ruling that ordered energy company Shell to cut its carbon emissions by net 45% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels, while saying that "protection against dangerous climate change is a huma
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Ukrainian forces engaged against 50,000 troops in Russia's Kursk region, Zelensky says
Europe • 10:25 AM
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Ukraine said on Monday (November 11) its hard-pressed military was battling 50,000 troops in Russia's Kursk region to its north. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg tells us more.
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EU's top team faces Brussels lawmakers in divisive confirmation hearings
Europe • 4:33 AM
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EU heavyweights, including ex-Estonian PM Kaja Kallas and ex-French FM Stephane Sejourne, face Brussels lawmakers Tuesday in confirmation hearings that are set to highlight the bloc’s political rifts. Kallas and Sejourne, tapped as vice-presidents by EU
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Thousands rally in Georgia to demand new election and push for EU integration
Europe • 3:36 AM
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Waving Georgian and EU flags, thousands of opposition supporters rallied in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, to demand new elections under international supervision amid claims of Russian interference in the October 26 parliamentary vote.
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'France will not accept' repeat of Jerusalem diplomatic incident, FM says
Europe • 12:11 AM
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In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24 and RFI, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot discussed diplomatic tensions with Israel, European trade policy in the wake of Donald Trump's re-election and support for Ukraine. He also underlined the importan
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Monday, november 11, 2024
What we know: How the attacks on Israeli football fans in Amsterdam unfolded
Europe • 9:52 PM
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The Dutch capital is on red alert after violence broke out last week between pro-Palestine demonstrators and Israeli football fans, in what the Dutch government has slammed as “unadulterated anti-Semitism”. Videos on social media have spread showing grou
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ICC to probe sexual misconduct claims against chief war crimes prosecutor
Europe • 6:35 PM
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The ICC said Monday it will launch an external investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against its chief prosecutor Karim Khan, who has previously denied allegations of misconduct. Khan said he will continue to oversee investigations into allega
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Dutch PM condemns 'anti-Semitic violence' after Amsterdam football match
Europe • 6:07 PM
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Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said on Monday that Israeli football fans in Amsterdam were subject to "unadulterated anti-Semitic violence" after clashes between Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters and groups of men on scooters on Thursday evening. The conduct
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Eurostar: Thirty years of challenges
Europe • 2:48 PM
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On November 14, 1994, the rail operator Eurostar launched its high-speed services through the Channel Tunnel. A historic day that saw Paris and London connected in record time but the 30-year journey hasn't always run smoothly. FRANCE 24 takes a closer l
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Air raid alerts issued across Ukraine, blasts heard in Kyiv
Europe • 11:10 AM
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In anticipation of what the military expected to be a large-scale attack, Ukraine introduced preventative power blackouts and urged people across the country to seek shelter. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kyiv, Gulliver Cragg.
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UK’s Starmer joins Macron for Armistice Day in a display of European solidarity
Europe • 11:08 AM
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday became the first British head of government since Winston Churchill in 1944 to attend France's Armistice Day commemorations marking the end of World War I.
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This elephant impresses researchers with her 'expressive' technique of showering
Europe • 11:05 AM
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She is being described as inventive and expressive - and it's someone who is not human. This is Mary the elephant, at Berlin Zoo, who has taken to showering herself in a most extraordinary way. Researchers say her use of a hose is extremely accomplished.
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Amsterdam police detain pro-Palestinian protesters at banned demonstration
Europe • 10:39 AM
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Police detained dozens of people Sunday for taking part in a demonstration in central Amsterdam that had been outlawed following violence targeting fans of an Israeli soccer club. Story by Nick Rushworth.
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Ukraine cuts out power in Kyiv and other regions following threat of Russia missile attack
Europe • 9:55 AM
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Blasts were heard in Kyiv and parts of the city were left without power early on Monday afterUkraine's air force put the whole country under air raid alerts following the launch of Russian missile attacks. Story by Siobhán Silke.
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UK’s Starmer to meet Macron to discuss Ukraine support after Trump win
Europe • 8:33 AM
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Days after Donald Trump's victory in the US elections, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to meet French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday to discuss means to support Ukraine amid questions over the continuation of US military aid to Kyiv in
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COP29 climate talks open amid Trump's vow to reverse US commitments
Europe • 4:37 AM
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COP29 climate talks opened in Azerbaijan on Monday amid concerns over newly re-elected Donald Trump's pledge to reverse US carbon-cutting commitments. The two-week session is expected to focus on funds from rich countries to help poor nations cut carbon
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Trump urges Putin to avoid escalation in Ukraine war, report says
Europe • 2:28 AM
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US President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, advising against escalating the Ukraine war and highlighting the US's "sizeable military presence in Europe", according to the Washington Post. Trump reportedly expr
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Sunday, november 10, 2024
Germany's Scholz says he is ready to hold confidence vote this year
Europe • 10:00 PM
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday that he would be ready to call a vote of confidence in parliament before Christmas, a move that would pave the way for snap elections following the collapse of his governing coalition last week.
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Ukraine attacks Moscow with 34 drones, the biggest strike on the Russian capital
Europe • 5:22 PM
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Ukraine attacked Moscow on Sunday with at least 34 drones, the biggest drone strike on the Russian capital since the start of the war in 2022, forcing flights to be diverted from three of the city's major airports and injuring at least five people. Detai
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Russia and Ukraine fire drones at each other in the biggest drone attacks of conflict
Europe • 4:49 PM
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Russia and Ukraine both launched record drone attacks on each other overnight, as the Kremlin said it saw "positive signals" from US president-elect Donald Trump over his desire to strike a deal to end the conflict.
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Paris to deploy 4,000 police for France-Israel match following Amsterdam violence
Europe • 4:18 PM
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After visiting Israeli football fans were attacked last week in Amsterdam, French police are increasing security for Thursday’s France-Israel match at the Stade de France near Paris.
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Amsterdam police detain pro-Palestinian protesters at banned demonstration
Europe • 2:42 PM
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Police detained dozens people Sunday for taking part in a demonstration in central Amsterdam that had been outlawed following violence targeting fans of an Israeli soccer club, a local broadcaster reported.
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Russia finalises defence cooperation pact with North Korea
Europe • 2:18 PM
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The defence cooperation deal signed by Russia and North Korea obligates both states to provide military assistance “without delay” in the case of an attack on the other. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin struck the deal during a visit to North Korea in J
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Kate Middleton's first official public appearance since ending chemotherapy
Europe • 11:17 AM
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Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, took a significant step in her recovery from cancer on Saturday as she attended her first major royal occasion since ending chemotherapy. Story by Liza Kaminov.
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Russia and Ukraine launch record overnight drone attacks
Europe • 10:00 AM
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Russia's defence ministry on Sunday said that it downed 70 Ukrainian drones over six regions, including 34 over the region around Moscow, forcing the temporary closure of three airports. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia had fired 1
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Tens of thousands of Spaniards demand the resignation of Valencia leader for bungling flood response
Europe • 9:39 AM
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Tens of thousands of Spaniards marched in the eastern city of Valencia on Saturday to demand the resignation of the regional president in charge of the emergency response to last week’s catastrophic floods that left more than 200 dead and others missing.
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The economic consequences of the floods in Spain are catastrophic
Europe • 12:35 AM
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The aftermath of Spain's devastating floods is becoming clearer with thousands of hectares of crops destroyed. Citrus producers have been hit particularly hard. Story by Morgan Ayre.
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Saturday, november 9, 2024
Tens of thousands march in Spain to protest handling of flood disaster
Europe • 8:11 PM
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Tens of thousands of people marched in cities across Spain on Saturday to express their anger over the authorities' handling of flooding that has killed at least 220 people and left cities swamped with mud. Clean-up operations in the worst-hit region of
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Spanish residents angry over slow relief effort following deadly floods
Europe • 5:57 PM
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Protests have just begun in several Spanish cities, as thousands of people voice their anger over a lack of warning before the floods in Valencia, which killed at least 219 people. Survivors say they also felt completely abandoned in the aftermath. There
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EU's Borrell in Kyiv to reassure Ukraine of 'unwavering support' after Trump win
Europe • 4:27 PM
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EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell sought to reassure Ukraine of Europe's unwavering support on Saturday, days after Donald Trump's election win cast uncertainty over its war effort. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Ukraine, Emmanuelle Chaze.
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Ireland: left-wing Sinn Féin seeks historic breakthrough in upcoming general election
Europe • 2:23 PM
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Ireland's president, Michael D. Higgins, formally dissolved the country's parliament on Friday, kickstarting a three-week general election campaign that will end with voters heading to the polls on November 29. Details with FRANCE 24's Siobhán Silke.
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European leaders discuss impact of Trump election and seek common future in Budapest summit
Europe • 11:12 AM
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EU leaders on Friday pledged to overhaul the bloc's economy with radical changes recommended in a landmark report, in reforms that have taken on greater urgency with Donald Trump winning back the White House. Story by Nick Rushworth.
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35 years after the fall of the Berlin wall, East Germany moped making a come-back
Europe • 10:29 AM
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Back in the days of East Germany, many people got around on mopeds made by a manufacturer called Simson. After the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago, Simsons went out of fashion. But, for the past few years, they’ve been making a come-back, and have e
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Torrential rain hits the Spanish city of Cadaques, bringing grim search for flood missing to coast
Europe • 10:20 AM
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Spain was soaked in its wettest October on record last month which culminated in catastrophic floods that have killed 219 people and left dozens missing, the government said on Friday. The rain has now hit the coastal city of Cadaques, details by France
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'Preserve Freedom!': Germany commemorates fall of Berlin Wall with giant party
Europe • 2:17 AM
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Germany celebrated the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on Saturday. Pro-democracy activists from around the world were invited to the commemorative event including talks, performances and an open-air art exhibit to mark what Culture Minis
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Friday, november 8, 2024
Israeli football fans return home after night of violence in Amsterdam
Europe • 11:57 PM
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Fans of Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv returned from Amsterdam late on Friday after several were injured in street clashes in the Dutch capital that local and Israeli officials denounced as motivated by "anti-Semitism".
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Trump's victory is an 'existential wake-up call' for Europe: Ex-EU commissioner Moscovici
Europe • 5:35 PM
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For all the talk of "Trump-proofing" Europe, much remains to be done, and there are now only a few short months before the former president takes office again, following his dramatic comeback and resounding victory in the US election. We speak to Pierre
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First flight with Israelis evacuated from Amsterdam lands in Tel Aviv
Europe • 3:14 PM
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The first flight carrying Israelis evacuated from Amsterdam after violent clashes following a football match there landed on Friday at Ben Gurion International Airport, the Israel Airports Authority said. Story by Shirli Sitbon.
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