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'Dying in the Darkness': Jeff Bezos announces changes to the Washington Post's opinion section

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, February 27: Tensions heighten between France and Algeria as PM François Bayrou threatens to review a decades old migration pact. Also, Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos announces controversial changes to the newspaper's opinion s

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Live: UK's Starmer presses Trump for Ukraine guarantees to hold back Putin

British Prime Minister meets Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday to plead for a US backstop to any Ukraine ceasefire, insisting it would be the only way to stop Russia's Vladimir Putin from invading again. Speaking ahead of his meeting with Trump, Sta

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Musk gets star turn at first cabinet meeting of Trump's second term

Elon Musk on Wednesday attended the first cabinet meeting of US President Donald Trump's second term to discuss the sweeping efforts his so-called Department of Government Efficiency have made to cut government spending. Musk insisted his efforts were to

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Yesterday

Trump says Ukraine can ‘forget about’ joining NATO

President Donald Trump says Ukraine “could forget about” joining the NATO military alliance as he prepares to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington.

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Trump standoff has given Canadian Liberals a second life, analyst says

US President Donald Trump and his threats to slap punishing tariffs on Canada dominated a televised leadership debate Monday as part of the race to become the country's next prime minister. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Guillaume Lavoie, Associate

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EU was born to 'screw' US, Trump says; EU commission fires back

Donald Trump said during his first cabinet meeting on Wednesday that the European Union was born to "screw" the United States. He said he'll be announcing a 25% tariff hike on EU exports "soon". The European Commission has fired back, saying the EU has b

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Hamas hands over bodies of four hostages as scores of Palestinians leave Israeli prison

Hamas handed over the bodies of four hostages to the Red Cross early Thursday in exchange for Israel's release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, days before the first phase of the fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip was to end. Israel's President Is

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DRCongo: Rwanda not afraid of diplomatic pressure, says foreign minister

Rwanda's foreign minister said his country was not afraid of mounting diplomatic pressure over its role in the advance of M23 rebels through neighbouring DR Congo. The UK is suspending aid to Rwanda over its support for the rebels, and Kinshasa is lobbyi

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Trump says the EU was formed to 'screw' the United States

US President Donald Trump Wednesday said that the European Union was formed to "screw" the United States as he threatened to levy 25 percent tariffs against the bloc. Trump's latest invective brought swift reaction from the EU, with one official saying t

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Trump shares AI-generated video of ‘what’s next’ for ‘Trump Gaza’

Donald Trump’s most recent post on his Truth Social has drawn outrage, this time even coming from his supporters. The AI-generated video shows a reimagined ‘Trump Gaza’ where we see the war-ravaged enclave transformed into a lavish seaside-style resort.

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For military staff across Europe, wargaming is all the rage

Once dismissed as frivolous, wargames have emerged as crucial strategic tools amid rising global tensions. A recent simulation at Paris's École Militaire, where 500 participants played out high-intensity conflict scenarios, reflects a growing internation

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Nothing in current deal points to security guarantees or continued US military support: analyst

President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet Donald Trump on Friday to finalize a deal on US access to Ukraine's mineral wealth, hoping to win guarantees of future American support. FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade speaks to Mark Temnycky, non-resident fellow at

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French court hands life sentence to Tunisian national for Nice church attack

The perpetrator of a deadly knife attack in France’s southern city of Nice was sentenced on Wednesday to life in prison without parole by a Paris court. Tunisian national Brahim Aouissaoui stabbed and killed three people in an attack on Nice's Basilica o

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Hamas says to hand over four Israeli hostages' bodies in private

Hamas was set to hand over the bodies of four hostages late Wednesday in exchange for Israel's release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, days before the first phase of their ceasefire will end. Israel has delayed the release of over 600 Palestinian p

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Syria's Promise: Will new masters of Damascus deliver unity and justice?

Can Syria keep its promises? Since the fall of Assad last December, the new rulers of Damascus have convened a one-day national dialogue conference. On paper, the outcomes sound promising: transitional justice, inclusive democracy, and the disarmament o

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French PM threatens to review migration pact with Algeria in deportations spat

French Prime Minister François Bayrou warned on Wednesday that Paris would review a 1968 migration pact with Algiers if the former French colony refused to take back deportees. Bayrou’s threat comes after a deadly weekend knife attack in the city of Mulh

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France Médias Monde launches a regional hub in Lebanon

France Médias Monde is set to launch a new hub near Beirut, Lebanon on Thursday, February 27, 2025, with a fully digitalised newsroom to enhance FRANCE 24 and Monte Carlo Doualiya’s Arabic offerings while playing a crucial role in combating disinformatio

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Romania launches criminal probe into far-right, pro-Moscow presidential candidate Georgescu

Romanian prosecutors opened a criminal probe Wednesday into far-right populist Calin Georgescu, whose surprise first-round win in December presidential elections prompted authorities to take the unprecedented move of annulling the vote after Romanian sec

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Child in Texas dies in measles outbreak, in first US fatality in a decade

An unvaccinated child died from measles in Texas on Wednesday, authorities said, in what is the first US fatality from the highly contagious disease since 2015. The child's death comes at a delicate moment for US public health as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., w

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Pass the melted 'fromage' please

In this edition of Entre Nous, we discuss France's love for melted cheese. From fondue, to tartiflette, to raclette, we explore the history of these delicious, gooey "fromages" and why French people love them so much.

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What we know so far about the US-Ukraine minerals deal

Kyiv and Washington have reportedly agreed a deal that would allow the United States to access Ukraine's mineral resources – although it does not yet detail the security guarantees sought by Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected in Was

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Film show: The cut-throat world of French football

From "Mercato", a thriller showing us behind the scenes of French football with Jamel Debbouze, to a rural drama about motocross enthusiasts called "Block Pass", in this edition of arts24 with Eve Jackson and critic Perrine Quennesson we're looking at th

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What we know so far about the US-Ukraine minerals deal

Kyiv and Washington have reportedly agreed a deal that would allow the United States to access Ukraine's mineral resources – although it does not yet detail the security guarantees sought by Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected in Was

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The US-Ukraine mineral deal: A look at rare earths, their use and purposes

As Washington and Kyiv seek to finalise a deal on exploiting Ukraine's mineral resources, FRANCE 24 takes a look at rare earth metals and why they are important. Used in a wide range of electronics, including aircraft and military applications like missi

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'We don't intend to stay' in Gaza, Israeli FM Sa'ar says

With the first phase of the ceasefire that paused 15 months of war between Israel and Hamas set to end on March 1, FRANCE 24 spoke to Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar. The second phase entails in theory the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaz

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American stand-up comedian Sarah Donnelly on making light of her life in Paris

As an American living in Paris, "the jokes are writing themselves". That's the sentiment from stand-up comedian Sarah Donnelly, whose act is taking the Anglophone comedy circuit by storm in Paris. She has lived in Paris for 12 years and has a French husb

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Iran speeds up production of near weapons-grade uranium amid rising US tensions

Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium has sharply expanded since November, a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency said Wednesday, showing the country now has 274.8 kilograms of uranium enriched up to 60 percent. The material is a short

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A closer look at Ukraine's mineral wealth as deal with US takes shape

As Ukraine and the US reportedly reach an agreement on a joint exploitation of Ukraine's critical minerals, FRANCE 24 takes a closer look at exactly which minerals can be found in Ukraine and why they are so crucial to the US economy. However, a number o

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In Kampala slums, Uganda's action-packed film studio Wakaliwood defies norms

In the slums of Wakaliga, on the outskirts of Uganda's capital Kampala, an independent film studio has been defying norms for 20 years. With shoestring budgets, Wakaliwood produces action and martial arts films that are viewed by millions of Ugandans on

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Two French researchers admit carrying out attack on Russian consulate in Marseille

Two French nationals who threw explosive devices at the Russian consulate in Marseille are employed by the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), the public prosecutor’s office told AFP late Tuesday. One is an engineer and the other a chemist. T

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France calls on Europe to limit visas if countries refuse to repatriate expelled migrants

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Wednesday called for European governments to restrict immigration from countries that refuse to take back undocumented migrants who are facing deportation from Europe.

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US-Ukraine deal on minerals set to be signed this week in Washington

The US and Ukraine have agreed on the terms of a draft minerals deal central to Kyiv's push to win Washington's support as President Donald Trump seeks to rapidly end the war with Russia, sources with knowledge of the matter have said.

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US, Ukraine agree to minerals deal but no security promise for Kyiv

An agreement that would give the US access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals could be signed as early as Friday, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky set to travel to Washington to meet President Donald Trump, according to one Ukrainian official on

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Taipei dispatches forces to monitor China's 'live-fire' drills off Taiwan's coast

Taiwan sent its naval and air forces on Wednesday to monitor Chinese "live-fire" military exercises taking place 40 nautical miles (74 kilometres) off the island’s southern coast. In a statement, Taiwan’s military said China “has blatantly violated inter

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Bibas family calls on 'all Israeli officials' to take responsibility for deaths of Gaza hostages

Thousands of mourners on Wednesday lined the route of the funeral procession for the three members of the Bibas family who were abducted by Palestinian militants on October 7, 2023 and died in captivity in Gaza. The sister-in-law of Shiri Bibas, whose re

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'The great trainers robbery': Thieves steal nearly 2,000 pairs of Nike shoes

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, February 26: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces a huge cut in foreign aid spending, while increasing the defence budget. Also, French newspaper Libération has an investigation into the abandoned Assad-era prisons i

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Live: Zelensky calls for security guarantees ahead of talks in Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday reiterated that security guarantees were vital ahead of talks in Washington Friday for a deal that would give the United States access to Kyiv’s mineral resources. Follow our liveblog for all the latest

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Gaza ceasefire talks back on track after prisoner agreement

Israel has agreed to release Palestinian prisoners who were due to be freed last week in exchange for the bodies of four Israeli hostages. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.

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UN warns of 'extreme brutality' surge in Haiti as killings soar, thousands flee

A UN-led coalition warned on Monday of a "wave of extreme brutality" in Haiti, reporting numerous killings and mass displacements, adding that families have been massacred, and children shot while fleeing. Gang dominance in the capital and widespread vio

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Israel strikes military targets in southern Syria after calling for demilitarisation

The Israeli army said it conducted air strikes on military sites in southern Syria on Tuesday, targeting weapon depots and command centres, just days after Prime Minister Binjamin Netanyahu called for completely demilitarising the area. At least two peop

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White House says it will decide which news outlets cover Donald Trump

The White House said Tuesday it will select the media outlets in the press pool who have access to President Trump, taking control from the group of journalists that has done so for decades. Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt confirmed that traditional media w

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Trump floats $5 million 'gold card' as a path to US citizenship

US President Donald Trump has proposed a new path to citizenship that would allow wealthy individuals to pay $5 million for a “gold card” that would grant them permanent US residency. The plan would end an existing program that offers green cards to peop

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Hamas to hand over four Israeli hostages' bodies in exchange for Palestinian prisoners

Hamas will hand over the bodies of four dead Israeli hostages on Thursday in what it said would be an exchange for Israel's release of more than 600 Palestinian prisoners, capping the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Israel has delayed freein

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Chile restores power to most homes after massive blackout

Millions in Chile, including in the capital Santiago, were left without power on Tuesday following a massive blackout possibly caused by an electrical system failure, the Interior Ministry said. Power was restored to most homes in the country early Wedne

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Tuesday, february 25, 2025

Trump: Russian oligarchs eligible for $5 million residency 'gold cards'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he wants to begin selling gold cards for $5 million to foreigners who want to move to the U.S. and create jobs. Trump said the immigration program, which he said was legal, could start in about two weeks. He ad

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ICC prosecutor visits DR Congo amid conflict in east

In tonight's edition: The prosecutor for the International Criminal Court lands in the Congolese capital Kinshasa as communities upended by the M23 rebel takeover try to reintroduce some normality into their lives. Also, MSF aid teams say they've been fo

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Ukraine and US have agreed on a framework minerals deal, officials say

Ukraine and the U.S. have reached an agreement on a framework for a broad economic deal that would include the exploitation of rare earth minerals, three senior Ukrainian officials said Tuesday. One of them said that Kyiv hopes that signing the agreement

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TVs at US government building show AI video of Trump kissing Musk's feet

An AI-generated clip mocking US President Donald Trump’s bromance with Elon Musk shows the US president kissing Musk’s feet, with the words "Long Live the Real King." The unauthorised video was played at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development

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French fugitive 'The Fly' extradited to France after his arrest in Romania

France's "public enemy number one" was arrested in Bucharest over the weekend after months of being on the run and has left Romania for France, Romanian airport authorities said on Tuesday. Mohamed Amra, also known as "The Fly", had been on the run since

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Zelenskiy to travel to US to meet Trump on minerals deal, say reports

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy plans to travel to Washington on Friday to meet U.S. President Donald Trump after officials agreed to terms on a draft minerals deal, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jac

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Ukraine will need more than $500 billion to recover from war, World Bank estimates

The World Bank estimates it will take over $500 billion to rebuild Ukraine after three years of war. Also in this edition: Bitcoin hits its lowest level in over three months. Plus, a thousand musicians including Kate Bush, Cat Stevens and Annie Lennox ar

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Elon Musk renews threat to fire US federal workers, extends deadline to 'justify' jobs

More than 20 civil service employees resigned Tuesday from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, saying they were refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services". FRANCE 24's Fraser J

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Which direction for the Church? Pope's hospitalisation puts prelates on stand-by

Amid armed conflicts, a climate emergency and the disruptions of the digital age, now comes another layer of uncertainty to worry about. Since Monday, nightly rosary prayers have been taking place in Saint Peter's Square as pilgrims pray for an 88-year o

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More than 20 staffers quit Musk’s DOGE, refusing to ‘dismantle critical public services’

At least 21 tech employees quit Elon Musk's DOGE in a joint resignation letter on Tuesday, refusing to use their expertise to “dismantle critical public services". The employees warned that many of those hired by Musk were political ideologues lacking th

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Syrian national conference asserts the state's monopoly of weapons

Syria's new interim president pledged on Tuesday to ensure the state has a monopoly on weapons at a national dialogue conference on the country's future after Bashar al-Assad's overthrow. FRANCE 24's Dana Alboz reports from Damascus.

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Syrian national conference outlaws armed groups outside military

The closing statement of Syria's national dialogue conference held Tuesday in Damascus said any armed groups outside the country's military were considered "outlawed". The semi-autonomous Kurdish administration in Syria said it did not endorse the outcom

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‘The Fly’ gangster placed under formal investigation upon arrival back in France

Mohamed Amra – a gangster known as "The Fly" – was placed under formal investigation upon his arrival back in France on Tuesday after having been on the run since a dramatic escape from a prison van in May. Amra was extradited days after he was captured

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Acclaimed Irish author Mike McCormack discusses 'This Plague of Souls'

Join us on arts24 for an in-depth interview with acclaimed Irish author Mike McCormack, as he delves into his latest novel, "This Plague of Souls", now available in French. Known for his unconventional storytelling, McCormack explores themes of confineme

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Clint Hill, US Secret Service agent who leapt onto JFK’s car after assassination, dies aged 93

On November 22, 1963, Clint Hill, then a US Secret Service agent, leapt on John F. Kennedy's limousine after the US president was shot. He did not manage to save Kennedy and was haunted by his failure to do so until his later years, when he came to terms

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Humanitarian crisis in Haiti: 'Population is on the brink of starvation,' charity says

The situation in Haiti is now an "unprecedented humanitarian crisis" with the "population on the brink of starvation". That's according to the charity ActionAid, which says that nine out of 10 people there now go all day without eating. It also says that

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