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French police arrest suspect after three women stabbed on Paris metro

French police on Friday arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of stabbing three women at different stations on a central Paris metro line during the busy end-of-year period. The attacks, which left the victims injured but not in critical condition, trigge

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Nigeria signals more strikes likely in "join" US operations

Nigeria has indicated that further strikes against jihadist groups may follow a joint operation with the United States that targeted Islamic State militants in the country’s northwest on Thursday. The foreign minister said Nigeria provided the intelligen

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Mali to face host team at 2025 Africa Cup of Nations today

After starting their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2–0 victory over Comoros, hosts Morocco could become the first team to reach the round of 16 if they beat Mali this Friday. It will be their first major test of the tournament, with the hosts bal

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Salah’s penalty sends Egypt into AFCON knockout stage

Mohamed Salah converted a penalty to give Egypt a 1-0 win over South Africa in Agadir on Friday, securing their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage. Despite being reduced to 10 men after a red card, the Pharaohs held on as South Africa

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Denmark: An open economy, but a closed immigration system (part 2)

FRANCE 24 heads north to the kingdom of Denmark. The Scandinavian country has been in the spotlight this year, holding the rotating presidency of the European Council from July to December and pushing forward its priorities such as migration and the ener

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Denmark: An open economy, but a closed immigration system (part 1)

FRANCE 24 heads north to the kingdom of Denmark. The Scandinavian country has been in the spotlight this year, holding the rotating presidency of the European Council from July to December and pushing forward its priorities such as migration and the ener

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Looking back at Israel and Iran's ‘12-day war’: Direct conflict breaks out between arch-enemies

When Israel launched a lightening attack on Iran’s military and nuclear sites on June 13, it kickstarted a conflict dubbed the “12-day war” by US President Donald Trump. Although the whirlwind clash lasted less than two weeks, it caused unprecedented des

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New York plans patriotic NYE ball drop to mark USA's 250th birthday

New York’s Times Square will sparkle in red, white and blue on New Year's Eve as a patriotic ball drop rings in 2026, marking the start of celebrations for the United States’ 250th anniversary. Organisers have planned hundreds of events nationwide, inclu

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Donald Trump to meet Zelensky on Sunday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that he would meet US President Donald Trump in Florida over the weekend to discuss territory and security guarantees, a day after meeting White House negotiators to discuss ways to end the war in Ukrain

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2025 Afcon: Record winners Egypt face South Africa

It’s a blockbuster clash at the Africa Cup of Nations this Friday, with football heavyweights Egypt facing South Africa. Both sides come into the match with confidence after opening 2–1 wins—Egypt edging past Zimbabwe and South Africa defeating Angola. F

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South Korea to end overseas adoptions amid UN concern over human rights abuses

South Korea on Friday announced plans to end foreign adoptions over a five-year period, aiming for zero by 2029, as UN investigators raise “serious concern” over decades of abuses. Many adoptees were sent abroad with falsified records or suffered mistrea

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Southern Yemeni separatists accuse Saudi Arabia of air strikes in eastern provinces

Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC) separatists on Friday accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out air strikes on their positions in the east of the country, a claim Riyadh has not acknowledged. While vowing they will not be deterred, the STC said it

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US cooperation with Nigerian government targets Islamic State group

President Donald Trump said Thursday that the US had launched "precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes". The claim came in a Christmas night social media post that offered few details, though US Africa Command later confirmed the st

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Ozempic for type 2 dibates: Weight loss observed in many patients but not approved for all

For anyone who overindulged during the holidays, the hype around weight-loss drugs like Ozempic can be tempting. Originally developed to treat diabetes, the medication suppresses appetite—and in the U.S., where oversized portions and fast food reign, its

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Ozempic craze: Approved for diabetes, growing use in obesity

For anyone who overindulged during the holidays, the hype around weight-loss drugs like Ozempic can be tempting. Originally developed to treat diabetes, the medication suppresses appetite, and in the U.S., where oversized portions and fast food reign, it

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Two killed in northern Israel by Palestinian stabbing, car ramming attack

At least two people died in a stabbing and car ramming attack in northern Israel on Friday, Israeli police said. Both victims died from their injuries and the alleged attacker, a resident of the occupied West Bank, was injured and hospitalised. Israeli D

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Ex-child soldiers rehabilitated in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Fierce fighting rages in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, targeting civilianpopulations. We bring you these testimonies from former child soldiers who have been freed from the armed group that held them captive. As child soldiers, they h

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Islamist militant group claims deadly bombing of Alawite mosque in Syria's Homs

At least eight people were killed and 18 wounded in a blast that struck a mosque in an Alawite neighbourhood of Homs province in Syria on Friday, state media reported. Islamist militant group Saraya Ansar al-Sunna claimed responsibility for the attack. F

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Bangladesh's PM front-runner Tarique Rahman returns after 17 years

Hundreds of thousands of BNP supporters gathered in Dhaka to welcome the party's acting chief Tarique Rahman, who returned to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile. In his first remarks after returning, Rahman called for communal harmony and promised to unv

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Honduras joins the list of Latin American countries electing righ-wing leaders

Honduras has just joined the growing list of Latin American countries electing new right-wing leaders, reflecting a broader regional shift away from traditional leftist ideologies. While this trend may seem sudden, it has actually been developing over so

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Trump announces strikes in Nigeria against Islamic State group targets

The US carried out a strike against Islamic State group militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria's government, US President Donald Trump and the US military said on Thursday, claiming the group had been targeting Christians in the region.

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Flash floods hit Southern California, State of emergency declared

Deadly storms raged through Christmas in Southern California, where they are expected to persist Friday. Many have had to evacuate their homes as firefighters rescue residents trapped from the severe conditions, which have blocked roads and cut power acr

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Former Malaysia PM Najib sentenced to 15 more years in landmark 1MDB corruption case

Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak, already serving a prison term for an earlier conviction linked to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) sovereign wealth fund, on Friday was sentenced to a further 15 years in prison and ordered to pay 13.5

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Russia has made a 'proposal' regarding jailed French researcher Laurent Vinatier

Moscow has made a "proposal" to France concerning the case of researcher Laurent Vinatier, who has been imprisoned in Russia since June 2024, the Kremlin said Thursday. Vinatier was sentenced by a Russian court to three years in prison for allegedly fail

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Fourth Christmas at war for Ukraine

Ukrainians have been celebrating their fourth christmas at war, with the holiday coming to bear the hallmarks of restored traditions, long forgotten fordecades after they were repressed during the soviet era. However, while many are trying to take a cert

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Zelensky holds talks with US negotiators, as fighting continues on the Ukrainian ground

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signaled possible progress toward a peace agreement with Russia after what he described as a “really good conversation” with the US special envoy on Christmas Day, adding that he plans to meet Donald Trump soon

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Surviving the Christmas table without guilt: a dietitian's guide

As the holiday season encourages indulgence, many people tend to eat and drink more than usual amid Christmas parties and festive meals, surrounded by rich dishes, desserts, cookies, and chocolate that are hard to resist. Paris-based registered nutrition

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More than a million new Epstein documents found, review underway

The US Department of Justice announced on Wednesday that it had discovered more than a million additional documents potentially linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which are now under review for possible release, prompting renewed criticism

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Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras

Nasry Asfura has been declared the winner of Honduras’ closely contested presidential election, securing victory with the backing of US President Donald Trump, who praised him as a “friend of freedom” and said they would work together to fight what he ca

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California: Wettest Christmas in years as more heavy rains expected

Heavy rains in California have triggered floods and mudslides that killed three people, according to local officials, forcing evacuations and the closure of major roads after up to 27 centimeters of rain fell in parts of Los Angeles County. The storms al

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US launches air strikes against Islamic State militants in Nigeria

President Donald Trump said Thursday that the US had launched "precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes". The claim came in a Christmas night social media post that offered few details, though US Africa Command later confirmed the st

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The Bright Side: Wild cat feared extinct for 30 years rediscovered in Thailand

An elusive wild cat long feared extinct in Thailand has been rediscovered three decades after its last recorded sighting, conservation authorities said. Camera traps in southern Thailand’s Princess Sirindhorn Wildlife Sanctuary captured 29 detections, in

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South Korean prosecutors seek 10 years in prison for ousted president Yoon

South Korean prosecutors on Friday sought a ten-year prison sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, accusing him of obstruction of justice after his attempt to impose martial law last winter. The suspension of civil rule led to massive protests and

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War in Ukraine live: Zelensky says to meet with Trump in Florida Sunday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that he would meet US President Donald Trump in Florida over the weekend to discuss territory and security guarantees, a day after meeting White House negotiators to discuss ways to end the war in Ukrain

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US launches air strikes against Islamic State group militants in Nigeria

President Donald Trump said Thursday that the US had launched "precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes". The claim came in a Christmas night social media post that offered few details, though US Africa Command later confirmed the st

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AFCON 2025: Morocco eye early qualification against Mali

After opening their tournament with a 2-0 win over Comoros, the Atlas Lions could become the first team to book a place in the AFCON round of 16 if they beat Mali this Friday. It's a first major test for the host nation – ambitious, yet keeping a cautiou

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Thursday, december 25, 2025

AFCON 2025: Ivory Coast, Cameroon and Algeria deliver as heavyweights hold firm

Defending champions Ivory Coast made a winning start to their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Wednesday, edging past Mozambique with a 1-0 victory. Set to face the Elephants on Sunday, Cameroon also got off to a strong start with a 1-0 victory over Gab

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Zelensky holds talks with US envoys as Russia sees 'slow but steady' peace progress

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday he had held "very good" talks with US President Donald Trump’s envoys on ending the war, as Russia also assured negotiations with Washington were making progress.

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Brazil’s jailed ex-president Bolsonaro undergoes 'successful' hernia surgery

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who was serving a 27-year prison sentence for an attempted coup, underwent successful hernia surgery in Brasília after being temporarily released from jail. Doctors said he was expected to remain hospitalised fo

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A new take on Christmas cooking in Senegal

In Senegal, a country with a large Muslim majority, Christmas Eve is not tied to any specific culinary tradition. That freedom is inspiring some chefs to reinvent festive cuisine. One of them is Franco-Senegalese chef Aïda Gaye, who puts local flavours c

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Somalians vote in first local elections in decades under tight security

Somalians turned out in droves on Thursday to vote in local elections in the capital Mogadishu – the first by universal suffrage in nearly 60 years – with the city locked down amid security concerns.

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Pope Leo addresses Gaza crisis in Christmas ⁠sermon

Pope Leo decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas ⁠sermon on Thursday, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service on the day Christians across the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus. FRANCE 24 sp

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Russia makes 'proposal' to France regarding jailed researcher Laurent Vinatier

Moscow has made a "proposal" to France concerning the case of researcher Laurent Vinatier, who has been imprisoned in Russia since June 2024, the Kremlin said Thursday. Vinatier was sentenced by a Russian court to three years in prison for allegedly fail

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French farmers mark Christmas on motorway as protests over cattle cull continue

French farmers marked Christmas on the A64 motorway on Wednesday evening as they continued protests against the government’s cattle-culling policy aimed at containing the spread of lumpy skin disease. President Emmanuel Macron met with farmers’ union lea

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'A huge relief': Joy returns to Jerusalem amid Christmas festivities

Joy is returning to Jerusalem as Christians mark Christmas in one of the world’s oldest cities. FRANCE 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky reports a festive atmosphere in the air, describing it as "a huge relief” after more than two years of war in Gaza.

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French Christmas traditions: festivities that continue well into the New Year

Christmas in France would not be complete without free-flowing champagne, oysters or a bûche de Noël. And the French holiday season is longer than most – stretching into the New Year with Epiphany (January 6) and its traditional galettes des rois (king c

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In post-Assad Syria, wary Christians celebrate Christmas under tight security

One year after the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, Christmas festivities are taking place under a cloud of pain and worry. In the capital Damascus and the nearby town of Maaloula, Christian communities are determined to celebrate, despite the wounds o

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Thailand and Cambodia hold talks on resuming ceasefire

Military officials from Thailand and Cambodia began talks on Wednesday, both countries said, days after the neighbours agreed to discuss resumption of a ceasefire after 16 days of fierce border clashes that have killed at least 86 people. The talks come

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California declares state of emergency as Christmas storms threaten flash floods

California declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles and several other locations in the southern part of the state on Wednesday as one of the worst Christmas storms in recent memory brought heavy rain and fears of flashing flooding.

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Somalis vote under tight security in first local elections in decades

Somalis queued in the capital Mogadishu on Thursday to vote in local elections by universal suffrage for the first time in nearly 60 years, a historic test for democracy in a country grappling with insecurity and political tensions.

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Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war

Hundreds of worshippers gathered for mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem Wednesday night as the Palestinian city ushered in its first festive Christmas in more than two years, emerging from the shadow of the war in Gaza. Throughout the confli

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North American air defense tracks Santa's sleigh around the world for a 70th year

The joint US-Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command headquartered in Colorado tracked Santa's Yuletide sleigh ride overnight for a 70th year.

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'Symbol of hope': Exiled Bangladesh opposition leader and PM hopeful Rahman returns ahead of polls

Bangladesh opposition leader Tarique Rahman returned home on Thursday after 17 years in exile, welcomed by huge crowds. The aspiring prime minister positioned himself for February’s elections, promising safety, justice and unity after months of political

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Pope Leo XIV reminded believers to help the poor and vulnerable in his Christmas mass

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Christmas Mass Wednesday evening where he described the celebration as a feast of "faith, charity and hope". He reminded the faithful that refusing to help the poor and vulnerable is comparable to rejecting God altogethe

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Pope speaks of Gaza's suffering, urges direct talks on Ukraine war in first Christmas blessing

Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” blessing from Vatican City on Thursday, at the end of a year overshadowed by conflict around the world, urging Ukraine and Russia to find the 'courage' to hold direct peace talks and speaking of t

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Ukraine fires Storm Shadows, drones at Russia’s energy facilities

Ukraine launched British-made Storm Shadow missiles and domestically produced drones to strike Russian energy facilities, hitting the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery and setting ablaze two oil storage tanks at the southern port of Temryuk, where flames sprea

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In pictures: Christmas festivities from across the world

Many people celebrated Christmas Day with a traditional mass on Thursday, while others enjoyed the holiday with tiramisu at Sydney's Bondi Beach or watching a parade of Ukrainian soldiers in Lviv. In Bethlehem, Christians celebrated their first festive C

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Wednesday, december 24, 2025

Trump-backed Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras presidency

Conservative businessman Nasry Asfura, backed by Donald Trump, was declared the winner of Honduras' presidential election on Wednesday, three weeks after a vote marked by a very narrow margin and allegations of fraud, signaling a return to conservatism f

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Over a million more documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein discovered, DOJ says

The US Department of Justice announced on Wednesday that more than a million additional documents potentially related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been found. Officials said the files are being reviewed and redacted to protect victims,

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Ivory Coast beat Mozambique 1-0 in opening Africa Cup of Nations match

Defending champions Ivory Coast started the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over Mozambique on Wednesday. Amad Diallo scored shortly after half-time to secure the win in the Group F match in Morocco, although Ivory Coast missed several chances t

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