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Sudan aid delivery talks hailed as 'constructive' by UN humanitarian chief

Africa • 6:13 PM

UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher met Sudan’s army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Tuesday in “constructive” talks aimed at ensuring life-saving aid reaches all parts of war-torn Sudan. Millions are facing famine and displacement amid the ongoing war b

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Armistice Day Commemorations: Why the French wear a 'Bleuet'?

France marks Armistice Day, the end of WWI. This year, the ceremony also commemorates the centenary of the French Cornflower.

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Iraqis vote in general election: What's at stake?

Iraqis voted for a new parliament on Tuesday (November 11) at a pivotal time for the country and the wider region, in an election that both Iran and the United States will be closely watching. For more analysis, FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade is joined by R

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Nations commemorate World War I armistice against backdrop of new conflict

Nations from Belgium to the UK and France on Tuesday marked Armistice Day commemorating the end of World War I in 1918 and the millions of lives lost. As leaders laid wreaths for peace, the ongoing wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan cast a shadow – a remind

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Jihadists threaten to overrun Mali as blockades continue

Africa • 4:47 PM

Since September, blockades have been multiplying across Mali, carried out by jihadists from the JNIM, the Al-Qaeda-linked Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims. The jihadists are imposing a fuel blockade that has paralysed the landlocked Sahel count

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Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau probes large-scale energy sector scheme

Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau said it was investigating the country's energy sector on Monday (November 10), alleging a $100 million kickback scheme involving the state nuclear power company. For more analysis on that topic, FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade

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From Le Mâle to Baccarat Rouge 540: Master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian's scent-sational journey

Culture • 4:03 PM

He created Jean-Paul Gaultier's Le Mâle at just 24 and gave the world Baccarat Rouge 540, the fragrance that conquered the internet. Now, master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian – head of his own perfume house and Perfume Creation Director at Christian Dior –

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Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,352-year term for jailed opposition mayor Imamoglu

Turkish prosecutors on Tuesday charged Istanbul’s jailed opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu with 142 charges that could amount to up to 2,352 in prison, court documents showed. The nearly 4,000-page indictment charges Imamoglu, who was arrested in March, wi

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Israel bill to allow death penalty for 'terrorists' passes first vote in parliament

A bill proposing the death penalty for "terrorists" passed a first reading in Israel's parliament on Monday (November 10)-- a measure that could apply to Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks against Israelis.

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Ukraine's anti-graft agency investigates alleged corruption in energy sector

Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau said it was investigating the country's energy sector on Monday (November 10), alleging a $100 million kickback scheme involving the state nuclear power company.

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Iraq's general election: What to expect from the vote

Iraqis headed to the polls on Tuesday (November 11) to vote in a parliamentary election marked by tight security and a boycott by a political bloc. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle gives us his analysis.

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'I can only hope that my mother will survive': Aung San Suu Kyi's son Kim Aris

Pacific Asia • 2:58 PM

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Kim Aris, the son of Myanmar's imprisoned former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, expressed grave concern for his mother's health. Suu Kyi, 80, has been jailed since the military overthrew her government in 2021 and is serving a 2

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'A lot of Iraqis won't vote or will vote with few expectations'

Iraqis headed to the polls on Tuesday (November 11) to vote in a parliamentary election marked by tight security and a boycott by a major political bloc. For more on that topic, FRANCE 24's Genie Godula is joined by Myriam Benraad, politicial scientist.

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Macron honours fallen at 107th Armistice anniversary ceremony

French President Emmanuel Macron visited the flame of the Unknown Soldier under the Arc de Triomphe for a ceremony marking the 107th anniversary of the Armistice of 11 November 1918. The 11 November ceremonies mark the end of WWI but are also dedicated t

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France’s Macron to meet Mahmoud Abbas in Paris: What's at stake?

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas in Paris on Tuesday (November 11) to discuss the "full implementation" of the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire agreement. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert gives us his analysis

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A royal taste of history: Candy maker Mazet keeps France's sweet traditions alive

In this edition of Entre Nous we meet Hugues Pouget. He's not just one of the best pastry chefs in France, he's also the head of La confiserie royale Mazet, a candy maker that's been around for almost 400 years. He tells us what it means to be at the hel

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Will China replace the US as a climate action leader?

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, November 11, 2025: First, US President Donald Trump's latest pardons are a worrying signal for next year's midterm elections. Next, China's carbon emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months amid a renewable energy boom

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Malians flee to Mauritania amid fuel blockade

An ongoing blockade by the al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM has brought much of the country's economy to a standstill. This comes as fighting between non-state armed groups, the Malian army, and their Russian backed allies, intensifies. Communities have been c

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Baghdad gets a makeover: Iraqi capital undergoes major renovation

Since Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's government came to power three years ago following a serious political crisis, Iraq has been experiencing one of the calmest and most stable periods of the last two decades. The capital Baghdad is currently

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Ten years after the Paris attacks, is France better at preventing violent extremism?

The deadly Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, led to a sea change in France’s counter-terrorism strategy. A decade later, there is a larger focus on preventing radicalisation and the mechanisms behind it are better understood. But today the threat has d

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Suicide bomber kills at least a dozen people outside court in Pakistan's capital

A suicide bomber has killed at least 12 people outside a court in Pakistan's capital Islamabad, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Tuesday. The Pakistani Taliban militant group claimed responsibility for the attack, which wounded at least 27 people were

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Senators pass shutdown-ending bill, lifting US and European markets

After US senators managed to pass a bill that could end what has been the longest government shutdown in US history, equity markets have reacted with strong gains on Wall Street and beyond. Nonetheless, the interruption in government work will take its t

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United States: Bill to end government shutdown passes the Senate, heads to House

The longest US government shutdown moved closer to ending on Monday (November 10) after several Democrats joined Republicans in a 60-40 vote for a compromise funding deal, drawing party backlash.

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Macron to meet Mahmoud Abbas in Paris to discuss Gaza ceasefire

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas in Paris on Tuesday (November 11) to discuss the "full implementation" of the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire agreement. FRANCE 24's Rochelle Ferguson Bouyahi tells us mo

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France marks 107th anniversary of WWI Armistice

France marks Armistice Day, the end of WWI. This year, the ceremony also commemorates the centenary of the French Cornflower. An urn topped with a cornflower, containing soil taken from 16 of the 139 First World War burial and memorial sites, will be sym

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The Bright Side: Scientists discover demon-horned 'lucifer' bee in Australia

Pacific Asia • 9:53 AM

A new species of bee bearing devilish horns has been discovered in Western Australia, Curtin University announced Tuesday. Although all flowering plants rely on wild pollinators such as bees for survival, climate change and habitat loss has driven many s

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Iraqis head to polls in election drawing scrutiny from US and Iran

Iraqis vote on Tuesday (November 11) to elect a new parliament in a closely watched poll that comes at a pivotal moment for the country and region. Both Iran and the United States are monitoring the outcome as Iraq, unusually stable in recent years, seek

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US Senate passes bill to end government shutdown, sending it to House

The longest US government shutdown moved closer to ending on Monday (November 10) after several Democrats joined Republicans in a 60-40 vote for a compromise funding deal, drawing party backlash. The shutdown, now in its 40th day, has left over a million

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BBC under pressure: Diminished resources, oversight; increasingly violent criticism in public sphere

"There is increasingly violent cynicism and criticism of the BBC amongst the public, but particularly amongst politicians," warns François Picard's Top Story guest: Professor Charlie Beckett, veteran journalist, editor and Professor of Practice and the L

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Macron to host Palestinian Authority chief Abbas to discuss Gaza ceasefire

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas in Paris on Tuesday to discuss the "full implementation" of the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire agreement. The Palestinian Authority is reportedly being considered to pla

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2026 World Cup: France kick off decisive week for qualification

France face Ukraine and Azerbaijan this week to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

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Typhoon Fung-wong nears Taiwan as Philippines death toll climbs

Pacific Asia • 4:43 AM

Typhoon Fung-wong lashed Taiwan with harsh rains Tuesday after killing at least 25 people and displacing some 1.4 million people across the Philippines. The weakening tropical storm is expected to make landfall in Taiwan on Wednesday.

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US Senate approves bill to end shutdown, sending it to the House

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US Senate passes bill to end government shutdown, sending it to House

The longest US government shutdown moved closer to ending on Monday after several Democrats joined Republicans in a 60-40 vote for a compromise funding deal, drawing party backlash. The shutdown, now in its 40th day, has left over a million workers unpai

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Polls close in crucial Iraq election drawing scrutiny from US and Iran

Iraqis voted on Tuesday to elect a new parliament in a closely watched poll that comes at a pivotal moment for the country and region. Both Iran and the United States are monitoring the outcome as Iraq, unusually stable in recent years, seeks to move bey

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Exploring life after war with journalist and director Anne Poiret

An internationally renowned French journalist has spoken to FRANCE 24 about her mission to ensure journalists keep covering the reality of people's lives once the guns of war have stopped firing. Anne Poiret, the founder of After War, also has two docume

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France's fight against violent extremism, 10 years after the Paris attacks

Ten years after the November 13 Paris terror attacks, France's security and intelligence services are dealing with reports of increasingly younger individuals who often become radicalised quickly via social networks. Through rare access inside the police

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Suicide bomber kills at least a dozen people outside court in Pakistan's capital

Pacific Asia • 12:31 AM

A suicide bomber has killed at least 12 people outside a court in Pakistan's capital Islamabad, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Tuesday (November 11). At least 27 people were wounded in the attack. FRANCE 24's Shahzaib Wahlah tells us more.

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US rockers We Are Scientists celebrate 20 years of 'With Love and Squalor'

Culture • 12:24 AM

American rockers We Are Scientists are pioneers of the indie sleaze movement and are currently celebrating the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking album "With Love and Squalor". It's a double celebration for the group, as they have also just release

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Iraqis vote in a parliamentary election marked by tight security and a political boycott

Iraqis began voting for a new parliament on Tuesday (November 11) at a pivotal time for the country and the wider region, in an election that both Iran and the United States will be closely watching.

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India probes deadly Delhi blast, vows those responsible will face justice

Pacific Asia • 12:13 AM

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (November 11) called a deadly car explosion in the heart of the capital that killed at least eight people a "conspiracy", vowing those responsible will face justice.

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Cameroon: Opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary calls for release of protesters

The toll of post-electoral violence remains unclear in Cameroon, just days after Paul Biya was sworn in for an 8th term as President. Several NGOs report about 40 deaths and thousands of arrests, though these figures have not been officially confirmed. O

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DR Congo, Rwanda initial economic pact as part of peace process

DR Congo and Rwanda have agreed to an economic pact as the US president seeks to implement a peace deal. FRANCE 24's Emmet Livingstone tells us more.

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France probes jihadist plot linked to jailed Salah Abdeslam’s ex-girlfriend

French magistrates are investigating the ex-girlfriend of jailed Paris attacks gunman Salah Abdeslam over an alleged jihadist plot, prosecutors said Monday. The probe comes as France prepares to mark the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Islamic State group a

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Israeli bill proposing death penalty for ‘terrorists’ clears first parliamentary vote

Israel’s parliament on Monday approved a bill in its first reading that would allow the death penalty for “terrorists”, a measure pushed by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and aimed largely at Palestinians convicted of killing Israel

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Trump hosts Syria’s Sharaa at White House, Damascus joins anti-IS group coalition

US President Donald Trump hosted his Syrian counterpart President Ahmed al-Sharaa for unprecedented talks at the White House on Monday. Although the meeting was held behind closed doors and few policy details were provided afterward, Washington welcomed

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COP30: Has Bill Gates become a climate denier?

The UN climate talks opened this Monday in Brazil, with world leaders set to discuss new ways to tackle global warming. Meanwhile, the spread of climate disinformation has doubled since July. Among the viral claims circulating online: that even Bill Gate

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Syria's grand pivot: What next after Sharaa's historic White House visit?

From radical insurgent with a $10 million bounty on his head to a red carpet welcome at the White House, the rebranding of Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa is now complete.

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Thousands of Malians flee to Mauritania amid fuel blockade

In tonight's edition: Thousands of Malians have fled westwards to the border with Mauritania over the last two weeks as a blockade by the al Qaeda-linked JNIM group continues to isolate communities. Also, DR Congo and Rwanda have agreed to an economic pa

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Syria seeks alliances with Turkey, Gulf states, West, and envisions a 'new partnership' with Russia

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday for unprecedented talks, just days after Washington removed him from a terrorism blacklist. Sharaa, whose rebel forces ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad late

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Several killed in car blast near New Delhi’s Red Fort

At least eight people were killed and 19 others injured when a car exploded near New Delhi’s historic Red Fort on Monday, police said. The cause of the blast is still being investigated. According to local media, a former owner of the car has been arrest

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Release of Sarkozy, pending appeal, 'isn't end of sentence: It's morphing into something else'

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will be released from prison and placed under judicial supervision, a Paris appeals court has ruled, less than three weeks after he began serving a five-year sentence over a scheme to finance his 2007 election camp

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Canada loses measles elimination status after deadly resurgence linked to religious group

Canada has lost its measles elimination status after almost three decades, health officials said on Monday, citing a persistent resurgence of the virus largely among unvaccinated groups. Canada’s latest outbreak has lasted for more than a year.

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French court orders release of Sarkozy after 20 days in jail

Marc Perelman, our French politics editor, gives us his analysis.

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How a fake IS group statement on Mamdani's win went viral on X

After the progressive Democrat Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City, pro-Trump influencers shared a fake statement from the Islamic State group commending the election result. The fabricated communique, which first surfaced on the 4chan onli

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In India, New Delhi blast leaves 13 dead

Pacific Asia • 4:18 PM

Navodita Kumari, our correspondant in India, has more.

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Trump to meet Sharaa at White House, capping major turnaround for Syria

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's White House meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday caps a stunning year for the rebel-turned-ruler who toppled a longtime autocratic leader and has since toured the world as he seeks to end Syria's internati

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COP30: 10 years after the Paris Agreement, what has changed ?

Valérie Dekimpe, France24 Environment Editor, has more.

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