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Trump names China hawk Howard Lutnick as US Commerce Secretary
• 9:49 PM
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US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Haward Lutnick, a Wall Street executive and leader 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 tariffs
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Trump names China hawk Howard Lutnick commerce secretary
• 7:51 PM
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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
• 7:07 PM
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Will history remember Rio as the swansong gathering of the US-led world order as we now know it?
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US approval for Ukraine long-range missile strikes into Russia is a slim lifeline for Kyiv
Europe • 5:26 PM
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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
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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
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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
• 5:10 PM
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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
• 4:55 PM
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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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Haiti police, civilians kill 28 gang members in Port-au-Prince
• 4:41 PM
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Police and civilian self-defense groups killed 28 gang members in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince in an overnight operation, authorities said Tuesday, as the government seeks to regain some control of the city.
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French farmers protest against EU-Mercosur deal
• 3:44 PM
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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
• 3:33 PM
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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
• 3:21 PM
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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?
• 3:17 PM
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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
• 3:17 PM
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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’
• 3:03 PM
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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
• 2:45 PM
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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
• 2:13 PM
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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
• 2:05 PM
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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?
• 1:54 PM
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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
• 1:37 PM
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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
Culture • 1:10 PM
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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
• 11:58 AM
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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
• 11:34 AM
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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
• 11:23 AM
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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?
Africa • 11:22 AM
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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
• 11:17 AM
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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
• 11:15 AM
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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
• 11:11 AM
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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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Russia vetoes UN resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in the war between Sudan's rival forces
Africa • 10:58 AM
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Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution Monday calling for an immediate ceasefire in the war between Sudan's military and paramilitary forces and delivery of humanitarian aid to millions in desperate need.
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'Frozen trenches, burning steppes' - Ukraine marks 1,000 days of war
Europe • 10:55 AM
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Ukraine marked 1,000 days on Tuesday since Russia's full-scale invasion, with weary troops battling on numerous fronts, Kyiv besieged by drone and missile strikes, and officials preparing for Donald Trump to reclaim the White House in January. Details by
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Israeli strike hits the heart of Beirut and kills 5
• 10:52 AM
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Israel staged a new bombing raid on central Beirut Monday, killing five people according to the health ministry, as firefighters said a rocket launched from Lebanon killed one woman in Israel. Story by Jennie Shin.
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'Agriculture is dying': French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal
• 10:49 AM
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French farmers launched Monday a new wave of action to protest a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, which they say threatens their livelihoods. Story by France 2 and Emerald Maxwell.
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French farmers step up protests against EU-Mercosur deal
• 10:34 AM
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French farmers planned on Tuesday to step up their protests against a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, saying it threatens their livelihoods. More information on the deal with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Br
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Negotiators seek to break COP29 impasse after G20 'marching orders'
• 10:30 AM
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Negotiators sought Tuesday to break a deadlock at UN climate talks after G20 leaders backed the need for "trillions" of dollars for poorer countries but left key sticking points unresolved. Details by Liza Kaminov.
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In the Netherlands, asylum seekers are no longer welcome
Europe • 10:16 AM
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A year after far-right leader Geert Wilders’ victory in the Dutch general elections, the Dutch government is set to introduce its strictest asylum policy ever. The new measures will limit family reunification and make it more difficult to submit new asyl
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Tens of thousands march in New Zealand Maori rights protest
• 10:07 AM
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Booming Indigenous Maori "haka" chants rang out across New Zealand's capital on Tuesday, as tens of thousands rallied against a conservative push to redefine the nation's founding treaty. Story by Morgan Ayre.
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Hong Kong court jails 45 democracy campaigners on subversion charges
• 10:05 AM
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A Hong Kong court on Tuesday jailed all 45 defendants convicted of subversion in the city's largest national security trial, with "mastermind" Benny Tai receiving the longest term of 10 years. Story by Liza Kaminov and Bilal Tarabey.
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France mass rape trial: children tell of 'devastation' caused by their father
• 10:00 AM
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The children of a French man who for a decade drugged their mother to have her raped by dozens of strangers spoke Monday of their heartbreak and grief, with the daughter insisting she has been "forgotten" despite being also abused. More information with
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France continues to fiercely oppose an EU-Mercosur trade deal
• 9:53 AM
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After years of being on standby, a free-trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur could finally be ratified in the coming weeks. The only condition is that at least 15 member states representing 65% of the European population vote in its favour. France
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G20 leaders turn focus to climate change on Rio summit's last day
• 9:47 AM
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Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies meet on Tuesday to discuss sustainable development and the transition to cleaner energy, as they aim to increase the odds of a successful deal to address global warming at U.N. climate talks in Azerbaijan. Analy
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1000 days of war: Moscow now controls nearly one-fifth of Ukraine's territory
Europe • 9:44 AM
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War in Ukraine and Donald Trump's return to power dominated debate as foreign ministers from six major European countries began talks in Warsaw on Tuesday on the 1,000th day of the Russian invasion. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kyiv, Gulliver
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French farmers threaten 'chaos' over EU trade deal with South America's Mercosur
France • 9:43 AM
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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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Germany believes telecom cables cut in Baltic Sea was act of 'sabotage'
• 9:40 AM
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The severing of two undersea fibre-optic communications cables in the Baltic Sea must be seen as an act of sabotage, although it is still unclear who is responsible, German Defence minister Boris Pistorius said on Tuesday. Two undersea fibre-optic commun
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Children of Gisèle Pelicot decry 'house of horror' as French mass rape trial nears end
• 8:28 AM
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David Pelicot, the son of Gisèle Pelicot described the “house of horror” the family lived in during his testimonial at an Avignon court in southern France on Monday. For a decade, his father drugged his mother to have her raped by dozens of strangers. Ca
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Hong Kong court jails 45 democracy campaigners in landmark trial
• 7:39 AM
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45 ex-lawmakers and activists were sentenced to four to 10 years in prison Tuesday in Hong Kong’s biggest national security case under a Beijing-imposed law that crushed a once-thriving pro-democracy movement. Legal scholar Benny Tai, whom the judges cal
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'Bigger picture': EU-Mercosur trade deal would 'open door for a lot of French agricultural exports'
• 6:48 AM
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French farmers are mobilizing for widespread protests targeting the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Backed by their government, they argue the deal threatens their livelihoods by allowing a surge of South American agricultural imports produced under less st
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Live: Ukraine marks 1,000 days of war as Putin broadens doctrine for use of nuclear arms
• 6:28 AM
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Ukraine marked 1,000 days of war on Tuesday as Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree broadening the scope of when Moscow can use nuclear weapons. The new doctrine specifies that Russia can use the weapons against a non-nuclear state if that na
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Leader of Georgia's breakaway region of Abkhazia resigns after protest deal
• 3:40 AM
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Abkhazia's president resigned on Tuesday after reaching an agreement with demonstrators who stormed parliament last week over a proposed investment deal with Russia. The breakaway Georgian republic, recognised by most of the world as Georgian territory,
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Hong Kong sentences 45 pro-democracy campaigners to prison terms
Pacific Asia • 3:11 AM
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Hong Kong sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists under its national security laws on Tuesday, with former law professor Benny Tai receiving 10 years, the longest term yet. The defendants were charged with subversion for holding an unauthorised primary elec
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G20 leaders wrestle with wars, climate and poverty as Trump's return looms
• 1:22 AM
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G20 leaders meeting in Rio on Monday urged cooperation on climate change, poverty reduction and tax reform, while issuing a joint statement on the suffering caused by the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. Leaders at the summit called for more aid and compre
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Donald Trump appoints TV star Sean Duffy as transport secretary
• 12:37 AM
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Sean Duffy, a former lumberjack athlete, MTV star, attorney, Fox News regular, and US Representative for Wisconsin, has been appointed as the next Transportation Secretary by President-elect Donald Trump. If confirmed, Duffy will oversee rail, cars, truc
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Gisèle Pelicot slams 'macho' society that 'trivialises rape' in closing statement
• 12:28 AM
1 min
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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Students hurt in China primary school crash as nerves fray over recent attacks
Pacific Asia • 12:25 AM
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A driver in an SUV ploughed into students and pedestrians outside a primary school in southern China on Tuesday, leaving several people injured, state media said, as worries spread over a spate of violent attacks in the country over the past week.
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Trump's shadow looms large over G20 summit
• 12:14 AM
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G20 leaders on Tuesday were holding the final day of a summit that offered some impetus to stalled UN climate talks, diverged on wars in Ukraine and the Middle East -- and foresaw global turbulence as Donald Trump readies to take over the US presidency.
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