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S. Korean president apologises over foreign adoptions of stolen children

Pacific Asia • 9:21 AM

South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday offered a “heartfelt apology” for the country’s ill-managed adoption programme of the 1970s and 1980s that led to tens of thousands of children being sent to new homes abroad. An inquiry in March found th

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Gen Z: How social media fuel this generation's global revolt

Pacific Asia • 9:10 AM

🇲🇦🇲🇬🇳🇵Across Asia and Africa, from the Philippines to Morocco, Gen Z is organizing online and actively protesting against governments, social and economic inequalities, as well as power cuts, water shortages, and social media bans 📲 France24’s Stella E

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Jane Goodall, pioneering primatologist, conservationist and activist, dies at 91

Jane Goodall, the pioneering primatologist, conservationist and activist who became the world’s leading expert on chimpanzees, died on Wednesday at the age of 91, the Jane Goodall Institute said in a social media post. Born in London on April 3, 1934, Go

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EU leaders meet to plan defence strategy after drone incursions over Denmark

Europe • 8:54 AM

EU leaders meet in Copenhagen Wednesday to reinforce Europe’s defences and Ukraine aid after a wave of mysterious drone incursions over Denmark fuelled fears of Russian hybrid attacks. Brussels is urging member states to unite behind four flagship defenc

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Supreme Court lets Lisa Cook remain a Federal Reserve governor for now

Federal governor Cook will be able to take part in the remaining two Fed meetings in 2025, including the next meeting of its interest rate-setting committee in late October. Luke Shrago explains.

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French Unions plan nationwide strike over budget, retirement age, and public services

Another day of strikes and protests is scheduled for Thursday in France, led by the country's unions, who are demanding the full withdrawal of the government's budget plan and opposing the proposed increase in the retirement age to 64. The demonstrations

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Unlike Arab Spring, today’s Moroccan youth are demanding dignity, justice, and accountability

“The world sees the stadiums and the TGV, but Gen Z sees the broken schools, empty hospitals, and silent courts,” explains Aboubakr Jamai, Dean of the Donna Dillon Manning School of Global Affairs at The American College of the Mediterranean. As Morocco’

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Zelensky to attend European summit as EU seeks to boost support

Europe • 5:37 AM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will join European leaders in Copenhagen on Thursday as the EU looks to step up support for Kyiv amid waning US backing.

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Live: At least 300,000 demonstrators expected across France ahead of PM’s budget proposal

France braces for a new wave of demonstrations Thursday as unions, grassroots groups and civic activists take to the streets. The anti-government protest will take place in response to proposed austerity measures, spending cuts, and perceived encroachmen

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More than 50 trapped under collapsed school building in Indonesia

Rescuers in Indonesia raced against time to reach dozens of students and staff trapped under the rubble of a collapsed multi-storey boarding school on Java Thursday. Authorities say at least five people have died and around 59 remain missing following Mo

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Two killed as Morocco protests escalate into clashes with police

Africa • 3:01 AM

Two people were shot dead when police opened fire on a crowd attempting to storm a police station in southern Morocco on Wednesday, state media said, as nationwide protests, fuelled by anger over corruption and inequality, entered their fifth day.

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Israel to deport intercepted flotilla activists, including Greta Thunberg, to Europe

Israel said it would begin deportation proceedings for the activists aboard vessels from the Gaza aid flotilla, with organisers saying Thursday that 39 of the flotilla's boats had been halted, leaving only one vessel still sailing towards Gaza. The activ

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Mass protests and strikes grip Madagascar amid calls for president to resign

Africa • 10:45 PM

Anti-government protests continued across Madagascar on Wednesday as thousands demand President Andry Rajoelina step down. Demonstrators staged strikes and marches over misgovernance, water and power cuts, while authorities used tear gas in the capital a

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Celebrated primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall dies at 91

Jane Goodall Institute France President Pierre Quintard pays tribute to the work and legacy of the legendary primatologist. Jane Goodall transformed the study of chimpanzees and became one of the world's most revered wildlife advocates. In a final video

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Late Ramos strike seals Champions League winner PSG’s 2-1 upset over Barcelona

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) stunned Barcelona with a 90th-minute goal from Gonçalo Ramos, clinching a 2-1 away win in the Champions League on Wednesday. Depleted PSG battled back after Ferran Torres gave the hosts the lead, securing a dramatic victory at t

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Protests across Italy, union calls for strike after Gaza flotilla intercepted

Protests flare up in several Italian cities after the Gaza-bound aid flotilla is intercepted by Israeli vessels. FRANCE 24's Rome correspondent Seema Gupta reports.

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Gaza aid flotilla says Israeli warships 'intercepted' boats

Israeli naval forces on Wednesday intercepted a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza, ending its latest bid to break an Israeli blockade of the war-battered Palestinian territory. The Israeli military operation was announced by both the flotilla itself and the

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US shutdown blame game: Republicans and Democrats trade accusations over funding halt

The United States has ambled into another government shutdown as Republicans and Democrats in Congress failed to pass a funding bill in time for the new fiscal year. It comes as the US economy is in a precarious state, with inflation rising and the job m

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Mexico's Sheinbaum sees record approval rating as she celebrates one year in office

With an approval rating of 79 percent in late August, up from around 70 percent after she took office, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has not just survived a year of diplomatic wrangling with US President Donald Trump and fighting cartel violence, s

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No, this footage does not show a woman assaulted by police in Morocco's protests

As protesters in Morocco have been taking to the streets calling for improved social services and less corruption, some online are circulating footage allegedly showing a woman assaulted by security forces during the gatherings. But as FRANCE 24's Charlo

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Hundreds arrested and injured in Morocco protests

In tonight's edition: Anti-government protesters in Morocco head out onto the streets for a fifth night of demonstrations. Also, export-reliant businesses across Africa start October under a cloud of uncertainty after the US's AGOA trade agreement is all

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Mexico's Sheinbaum sees record approval rating as she celebrates one year in office

With an approval rating of 79% in late August, up from around 70% after she took office, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has not just survived a year of diplomatic wrangling with US President Donald Trump and fighting cartel violence, she is thriving

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Russian strikes cut power to Zaporizhzhia and Chernobyl nuclear plants

Ukraine’s Chernobyl and Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plants lost power on Wednesday after nearby Russian attacks, raising international safety concerns. Emergency diesel generators are keeping critical systems running while authorities warn of o

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‘I couldn’t breathe’: ICE agents fire tear gas at peaceful protesters in Chicago suburb

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents used tear gas, pepper balls, and rubber bullets against protesters gathering outside an immigration detention centre in the Chicago suburb of Broadview on September 26. Observers who attended the protest d

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Populist billionaire Babiš 'joined politics for business', will not proactively oppose Brussels

Europe • 7:52 PM

Czech billionaire Andrej Babiš is on course for victory over a pro-Western coalition, the latest populist leader in Central Europe to stage an electoral comeback. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Romain Le Quiniou of Euro Créative about what the vote co

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New anti-government protests and strikes planned in France on Thursday

Another day of strikes and marches set to France on Thursday, as unions call for the withdrawal of the government's planned budget as well as unpopular measures like raising of the retirement age. We take a look at how public services will be affected by

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🔴 Israeli warships surround several Gaza aid flotilla boats, activists say

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French navy boards Russia 'shadow fleet' ship, detains two

Europe • 6:43 PM

Two crew members of a Russian "shadow fleet" tanker seized off the French coast have been taken into custody. The tanker is suspected of being involved in drone overflights in Denmark, and the two detained crew members "presented themselves as the ship's

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Renowned primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall dies at 91

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Jane Goodall, pioneering primatologist, conservationist and activist, dies at 91

Africa • 6:15 PM

Jane Goodall, the pioneering primatologist, conservationist and activist who became the world’s leading expert on chimpanzees, died on Wednesday at the age of 91, the Jane Goodall Institute said in a social media post. Born in London on April 3, 1934, Go

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Ready for the age of drones? Europeans scramble for solutions to hybrid threats

Europe • 6:14 PM

A long list of European states are contributing personnel and equipment to secure a pair of EU summits this week in Denmark. A spate of mystery drones in the buildup has exposed NATO's vulnerability to harassment and hybrid warfare.

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US Senate rejects bid to end government shutdown, Democrats hold firm on healthcare

A vote to end a US government shutdown failed Wednesday, as Democrats in the Senate held firm to the party’s demands to fund health care subsidies that President Donald Trump and Republicans refuse to provide.

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US govt shutdown a tale of healthcare and rescissions that undermine Congress' power of the purse

The US is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep government programs and services running. Disagreement stemmed from a deadlock in Congress over Democratic demands over hea

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Germany arrests three alleged Hamas members on suspicion of plotting attacks

Germany’s federal prosecutor on Wednesday said three alleged members of Palestinian group Hamas were arrested on suspicion of plotting attacks on Israeli or Jewish institutions.

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US-Israel plan: 'With international admin in Gaza, Palestine & Palestinians are going to disappear'

In this in-depth interview for Top Story, Italian journalist for La Repubblica, Francesca Borri offers much-needed context on the geopolitical calculus behind the US-Israel postwar plan for Gaza. She argues the proposal lacks any enforceable commitments

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'Drone wall': Can Europe shield itself from Russian threats?

European countries met Wednesday to push forward a "drone wall" project, an idea gaining momentum as drone incursions into European airspace multiply. However, experts warn the plan’s framework remains unclear and the hurdles to building an effective ant

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'Drone Wall': EU summit in Copenhagen follows airspace violations

European Union leaders in Copenhagen discussed a "drone wall" to protect the continent from Russian drones, just days after airspace intrusions by unidentified unmanned aircraft closed Danish airports. Several European countries have committed troops and

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The story of the pink ribbon for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Have you ever wondered how October became the month to raise awareness about breast cancer? Or why people wear pink ribbons for Breast Cancer Awareness Month? We take a look at that history. We also dive into the number of women who get diagnosed every y

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Fuel leak blows cover for alleged Russian submarine Novorossiysk off Gibraltar

At the end of September, a Telegram channel known for its network of Russian intelligence sources reported that a Black Sea fleet submarine had run into “serious technical problems” while on a mission off Gibraltar, in the Mediterranean. The Novorossiysk

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'Pink October': Breast cancer awareness month this October

Solange Mougin, France24 journalist, has more.

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Thousands of workers protest in Greece over 13-hour work day plans

Europe • 2:14 PM

Thousands of Greek workers prompted large-scale disruption during a 24-hour general strike on Wednesday, protesting against the conservative government's plans to introduce a 13-hour work day. The strike has disrupted transport in the capital Athens and

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Afghanistan: The nationwide internet shutdown continues

The Taliban government on Wednesday rejected reports of a nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan, saying old fiber optic cables are worn out and are being replaced.

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Gaza aid flotilla presses journey, accuses Israel of 'intimidation'

A flotilla bound for Gaza with aid for the war-battered Palestinian territory said on Wednesday that it would continue its course despite what it called "intimidation tactics" by the Israeli military. The flotilla of some 45 vessels carrying activists an

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AI starlet shakes up Hollywood: Meet Tilly Norwood, the actress who doesn't exist

Culture • 1:56 PM

This week on arts24, we explore the rise of virtual talent and the storm surrounding AI actress Tilly Norwood, the digital star unveiled at the Zurich Film Festival that's shaking up the entertainment world. Plus, film critic Emma Jones tells us about th

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What's in a brioche? The secrets and history of the much-loved French pastry

In this edition of Entre Nous, Genie Godula and pastry chef Maeva Manchon tell us all about one of France's favorite baked delights: the brioche. Maeva shows us the different kind of brioches that are available in France and of course gives us tips to ma

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Afghans celebrate return of mobile, internet services after 48-hour shutdown

Hundreds of people poured onto the streets of Kabul on Wednesday night to celebrate the return of the internet across Afghanistan nearly two days after the Taliban shut down telecommunications, sparking closures of banks, businesses and airports, in addi

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Top oncologist on how AI is allowing personalised treatment

One of Europe's leading oncologists has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how huge advances in technology are helping women who have and are recovering from breast cancer. Doctor Joana Ribeiro from the Gustave Roussy Institute says that, for example, a new AI-ba

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France detains two crew members of Russia-linked tanker off western French coast

France on Wednesday detained two crew members of a Russian "shadow fleet" tanker seized off the coast of the French western port of Saint-Nazaire, according to the Brest prosecutor.

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War in Gaza: Italian dockworkers block arms shipments to Israel

Italian dockworkers blocked some ports in solidarity with Palestinians, saying they wanted to stop Italy being used as a staging post for weapons bound for Israel.

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