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Electric vehicles in China: Beijing expands battery recycling

Pacific Asia • 2:21 PM

China has some 36 million EVs (electric vehicles) on its roads. But their batteries don’t last forever. With the first generation of EVs coming to the end of their lifespans, Beijing now faces a new problem: how to recycle and reuse the thousands of EV b

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French court mulls Perrier verdict: Consumer group challenges bottled water’s “natural” label

A French court will rule on Tuesday on whether Perrier must withdraw its bottled water from shelves, after consumer group UFC-Que Choisir sought an emergency intervention over what it alleges is deceptive marketing of the brand as "natural" mineral water

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Advent calendars: What to expect this year from French pastry chefs?

Christmas is just around the corner, and what's Christmas without chocolate? In this edition of Entre Nous we're looking at the advent calendar – where does the tradition come from and what kind of chocolatey countdowns can we find on the shelves in Fran

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Irish photographer Daragh Soden on being drawn to the world of drag queens

Culture • 1:33 PM

An Irish photographer has spoken to FRANCE 24 about his new exhibition here in Paris that raises questions about gender roles, identity and the relationships between those in the photographs and the photographer himself. Daragh Soden delves into the worl

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'Parasocial': Cambridge Dictionary's word of the year

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, November 18: Tensions escalate between the US and Venezuela, as Donald Trump refuses to rule out military intervention. The press are conflicted about which is the better option: war or diplomacy. In Britain, PM Keir Starmer's Lab

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French Justice Minister warns of narcotrafficking threat after Marseille shooting

France’s Justice Minister described last week’s killing of Mehdi Kessaci in Marseille as a terrifying tipping point, one that should raise public awareness about the dangers of narcotrafficking. Kessaci, 20 years old, was shot dead in Marseille, as he wa

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DR Congo: Air crash as officials rush to fatal mine accident

Africa • 11:34 AM

A plane carrying the #DRC’s minister of mines crashed while landing in #Kolwezi as he travelled to the Kalando #mine, where a bridge collapse had killed dozens.

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Questions over artificial intelligence boom lead to global market selloff

European and Asian equities traded lower this Tuesday, following in the footsteps of Wall Street, as doubts rise as to whether the tech sector's huge investments in artificial intelligence will pay off. Also in this edition: Donald Trump tries to convinc

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What’s the shadowy organisation taking Gaza Palestinians to South Africa?

South Africa has announced it will not accept any further chartered flights carrying Palestinians, following the contentious arrival of 153 passengers from Gaza. Many details surrounding their arrival remain unclear and disputed. Foreign Minister Ronald

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Syria opens first public trial over March massacres in Alawite coastal region

Syria opened on Tuesday the first public trial of more than a dozen suspects linked to the killings of at least 1,426 people amid political turmoil in the Alawite coastal region earlier this year.

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Investigation reveals Al Majd Europe’s role in sudden Gaza evacation to South Africa

More details are emerging about the organisation behind the flight carrying 153 Gazans to South Africa. A Haaretz investigation has found that the scheme was run by Al Majd Europe, an organisation that activists say is helping Israel with its ethnic clea

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Mbappé sues former club Paris Saint-Germain for €263 million in damages

Kylian Mbappé sued Paris Saint-Germain on Monday for €263 million in damages after the club demanded €240 million from the French striker as compensation for an aborted transfer following a €300 million offer from the Saudi club Al Hilal, which the playe

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Trump hosts Saudi Prince for first time since Khashoggi murder

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will receive a lavish welcome from US President Donald Trump on Tuesday as the two leaders sign defence and nuclear agreements during the prince’s first visit to the United States since the 2018 killing of journalis

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Netanyahu condemns settler violence in West Bank amid rising international pressure

Benjamin Netanyahu has denounced recent settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, while his government has pledged additional funding and resources to address the problem. Although his right-wing coalition includes settler leaders

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France promotes Jewish soldier Alfred Dreyfus, 130 years after wrongfully convicting him of treason

French army captain Alfred Dreyfus was posthumously promoted to the rank of brigadier general on Tuesday, 130 years after he was wrongly convicted of treason in one of France's most notorious cases of anti-Semitism.

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TotalEnergies buys €5.1 billion stake in Kretinsky's power generation business

France's TotalEnergies has struck a partnership deal with Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's firm EPH. It will create a 50-50 joint venture that will manage power plants across several western European countries with a total capacity of 14 gigawatts. I

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TotalEnergies accused of 'complicity in war crimes' at Mozambique gas site

The European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights, a German NGO, on Monday filed a complaint against French multinational TotalEnergies, accusing it of "complicity in war crimes" at a gas site in Mozambique.

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Canadian PM passes first budget: Mark Carney's relied on opposition support or abstentions

Canada’s parliament has narrowly approved a contentious budget, ensuring the political survival of Prime Minister Mark Carney, who relied on opposition support or abstentions to see the bill through. Carney argues the budget is essential to stimulate the

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UK government unveils asylum crackdown: PM Starmer says current regime is “pull factor” for migrants

Shabana Mahmood, Labour’s new interior minister, announced late Saturday, November 15, plans to drastically reduce protections for refugees and end automatic benefits for asylum seekers, slashing irregular immigration and countering the hard right. Under

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Sudan’s humanitarian crisis: UN chief says nearly two-thirds of country needs aid

Africa • 9:47 AM

UN Humanitarian Chief Tom Fletcher visited refugee camps in Tawila and Korma in North Darfur during a week-long mission to Sudan, where he met with survivors and aid workers confronting the fallout of the ongoing civil war. He described the conditions fa

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Trump set to give MBS lavish welcome during first US visit since Khashoggi killing

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will receive a lavish welcome from US President Donald Trump on Tuesday as the two leaders sign defence and nuclear agreements during the prince’s first visit to the United States since the 2018 killing of journalis

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Gaza’s enduring humanitarian crisis and famine

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) officially declared a catastrophic state of famine in Gaza earlier this year. Although some aid has begun to trickle into the Palestinian enclave, experts say the famine could fundamentally alter Ga

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UN security council approves US Gaza plan

The US resolution that passed the UN Security Council authorises an international stabilization force to provide security in Gaza, approves a transitional authority to be overseen by President Donald Trump and envisions a possible future path to an indep

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Trump set to welcome Saudi's MBS with business deals in first US visit since Khashoggi killing

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to receive an unusually grand welcome at the White House on Tuesday for his first US visit since Jamal Khashoggi’s 2018 murder, as US President Donald Trump seeks to deepen defence and nuclear cooperation wit

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UN security council approves the Trump administration's plan for the future of Gaza

The Trump administration’s blueprint to secure and govern Gaza won strong approval at the United Nations on Monday, a crucial step that provides international support for U.S. efforts to move the devastated territory toward peace following two years of w

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Live: US lawmakers to vote on release of Epstein files

US lawmakers are set to advance the Epstein Files Transparency Act on Tuesday, mandating the release of government records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein despite President Trump's prior efforts to suppress them. Lawmakers emphasise the

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Trump set to welcome Saudi's MBS with business deals in first US visit since Khashoggi killing

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to receive an unusually grand welcome at the White House on Tuesday for his first US visit since Jamal Khashoggi’s 2018 murder, as US President Donald Trump seeks to deepen defence and nuclear cooperation wit

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UN approves US plan authorising international stabilisation force in Gaza

The United Nations Security Council on Monday approved a United States plan for Gaza that authorises an international stabilisation force and outlines a potential route towards an independent Palestinian state, marking a significant step for the fragile

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Macron, Merz to push for European digital 'sovereignty' at Berlin AI summit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron meet in Berlin on Tuesday with leading industry CEOs and EU digital ministers. Both leaders will aim to boost Europe’s cloud and AI capabilities, streamline regulations and spur invest

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2026 World Cup: Germany and the Netherlands win to earn qualification

Germany crushed Slovakia while the Netherlands defeated Lithuania. Both nations have now qualified for the 2026 World Cup.

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Former US treasury chief steps back from public roles after Epstein revelations

Former US treasury secretary Larry Summers said Monday he will withdraw from all public commitments, days after President Donald Trump ordered a Justice Department investigation into his and other Democrats’ ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Released documents re

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Chile's presidential hopeful Jara attacks rival Kast as 'authoritarian' as run-off campaign begins

Left-wing presidential contender Jeannette Jara opened Chile’s run-off campaign with sharp attacks on far-right rival José Antonio Kast, calling him an “authoritarian” with little to show for his years in Congress. The December 14 vote is expected to fav

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COP30: First draft of climate pact lands in Brazil

COP30 hosts produced the "Global Mutirao" on Tuesday, a preliminary draft agreement reflecting the diverse positions of nearly 200 nations during the UN climate talks in Brazil. The document addresses critical issues such as financing for poorer countrie

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Macron welcomes French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal after release from Algerian jail

Freed French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal is "back in France", six days after his transfer via Germany, according to his support committee. Boualem Sansal, aged 81 and suffering from cancer, was arrested in November 2024 in Algiers in the midst of a di

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Canada’s minority government survives cliffhanger budget vote

Canada’s Liberal government narrowly avoided collapse on Monday as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget squeaked through a confidence vote. Opposition divisions and a desire to avoid an early election helped the minority Liberals secure enough support and

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France: Cement giant Lafarge group set to face trial over Syria dealings

Cement maker Lafarge goes on trial in France on Tuesday, accused of paying the Islamic State group and other jihadists to keep its operations running in war-torn Syria. The French firm earlier pleaded guilty in the United States to providing material sup

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Trump hosts Saudi Crown Prince to discuss defence, AI and nuclear deals

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will receive a lavish welcome from US President Donald Trump on Tuesday as the two leaders sign defence and nuclear agreements during the prince’s first visit to the United States since the 2018 killing of journalis

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Cement giant Lafarge goes on trial in France over alleged payments to jihadist groups in Syria

Lafarge, the French cement giant, stands accused of paying ISIS to keep its Syrian factory open. Eight former executives, including ex-CEO Bruno Lafont, face charges over these “shameful arrangements.”. The scandal erupted in 2016, triggering massive fin

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French NBA star Wembanyama faces weeks-long injury layoff

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is set for a spell on the sidelines after the team confirmed he suffered a left calf strain during Friday’s game against the Golden State Warriors. ESPN reported the 21-year-old centre is expected to miss “a few w

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Yesterday

Zelensky-Macron agreements: 'Very clearly a successful visit' after leaving the US empty-handed

French President Emmanuel Macron’s promise of 100 Rafales to Ukraine isn’t just about weapons deals and fighter jets, there's a "dual purpose": it's about reclaiming agency and moral momentum in a fractured geopolitical landscape. All the while, Ukraine'

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COP30: Pope Leo XIV urges ‘concrete actions’ on climate change

Pope Leo XIV on Monday warned that climate change is accelerating faster than political will, urging world leaders at COP30 to take “concrete actions” before the window to keep warming below 1.5C closes. He called for unwavering global solidarity behind

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UN approves US plan authorising international stabilisation force in Gaza

The United Nations Security Council on Monday approved a United States plan for Gaza authorising an international stabilisation force and outlining a potential route towards an independent Palestinian state, marking a significant step for the fragile cea

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As US engagement wanes, is Western military support for Ukraine now primarily a European effort?

The France-Ukraine deal around the Rafale jets is more than a mere arms deal, explains Michael Benhamou, Director at OPEWI, Europe’s War Institute. It’s a formal declaration of strategic alignment. This is a signal that France and Ukraine are charting a

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No, Amazon rainforest trees were not cut down for COP30

As the COP30 summit proceeds, Donald Trump and others continue to share the claim that 100,000 trees in the Amazon rainforest were chopped down to make way for a highway to the UN climate conference's host city, Belem. But the claim is misleading, as we

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Trump open to talks with Venezuela's Maduro, says US strikes in Mexico 'ok'

US President Donald Trump said Monday he is open to speaking with Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and would not rule out deploying US troops, while also saying he'd be "OK" with launching anti-drug strikes inside Mexico – remarks that heighten tensions amid a

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Gunmen abduct 25 girls from Nigerian high school

Africa • 9:36 PM

In tonight's edition: Over two dozen schoolgirls are taken from a boarding school in northwestern Nigeria. Also, the UN humanitarian chief is visiting Darfur and said that El-Fasher is "basically a crime scene". And Johannesburg gets a last-minute makeov

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Famine in Gaza: 'The repercussions will continue for generations'

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) officially declared a catastrophic state of famine in Gaza earlier this year. Although some aid has begun to trickle into the Palestinian enclave, experts say the famine could fundamentally alter Ga

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Netanyahu condemns settler violence by 'extremists' after West Bank village torched

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned a “handful of extremists” after violent settler attacks erupted in a West Bank village on Monday, following the demolition of an illegal outpost. Homes and cars were torched as tensions soar amid a shar

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Air cover for Zelensky: How much can stepped-up French support boost Ukraine?

It's much-needed backing from a key ally of Ukraine… along with welcome photo op for a president who's under pressure at home.

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Western aid cuts could cause 22.6 million deaths by 2030, study warns

Cuts to international aid by the US and European countries could cause more than 22 million preventable deaths by 2030, including 5.4 million children under five, a new research has warned on Monday, highlighting the unprecedented global impact of simult

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Louvre closes Greek ceramics gallery over structural safety concerns

France’s most famous museum, The Louvre, has temporarily closed its Campana Gallery on Monday, after an audit uncovered structural weaknesses in beams supporting the floor above, prompting safety concerns. This comes as the embattled museum is already un

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