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DR Congo fighting : M23 move closer to Bukavu

Africa • 10:41 PM

In tonight's edition : fighting erupts in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after a brief lull in the conflict and a call for a ceasefire by African leaders.

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No, Politico and BBC News did not receive USAID funding

Viral posts on X, mainly shared by conservative users, make the misleading claim that media organizations like Politico received over 8M dollars in USAID funds during the 2024 fiscal year. We explain in this edition of Truth or Fake.

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Ukraine prepared to swap territory with Russia in peace negotiations, Zelensky says

Europe • 9:20 PM

Kyiv would be prepared to exchange Russian territory seized in its Kursk offensive last year in return for Ukrainian land under Russian control, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday. He also told the UK's Guardian newspaper that security guarantees

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Consumers need to think before buying clothes: worker rights activist Kalpona Akter tells France 24

With one of the longest and most complex supply chains, the fashion industry faces challenges in ensuring fair and ethical practices in the manufacturing process. As a major meeting on due diligence in the sector takes place at the OECD, Kalpona Akter, f

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Dembélé stars as ruthless PSG beat Brest in all-French Champions League playoff

Paris Saint-Germain seized control of their Champions League playoff with a commanding 3-0 first-leg win at domestic rivals Brest on Tuesday, driven by a brace from forward Ousmane Dembélé.

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Modi in the middle? Superpowers in the age of tech titans

Is it down to the Digital Age? Not only has the world become a smaller place but now, more and more power’s concentrated in fewer and fewer hands. Elon Musk’s offer to buy the parent company of ChatGPT from Sam Altman’s OpenAI just the latest example of

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Steve Bannon pleads guilty in border wall funding fraud case, avoids jail time

US President Donald Trump's former advisor Steve Bannon pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a fraud charge connected to his campaign to raise money to build a wall on the US's southern border. Bannon had redirected hundreds of thousands of dollars from donors t

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France seeks to combat obesity: Government taxes sugary sodas

The French government is making a new effort to combat obesity by increasing the price of sugary drinks like Coca-Cola.

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US, UK do not sign Paris AI summit final statement

US Vice President JD Vance told Europeans on February 11 their 'massive' regulations on artificial intelligence could strangle the technology, and rejected content moderation as 'authoritarian censorship'. The United States and Britain did not sign up to

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Ceasefire at risk: Israel holds emergency cabinet meeting

An Israeli official says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the army to beef up troops in and around the Gaza Strip after Hamas threatened to call off a scheduled hostage release on Saturday. The official said Netanyahu also ordered officials

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74% of French say politicians are corrupt: Study show low trust in government

A new report commissioned by Sciences Po University reveals a mistrust of institutions, a feeling that those in power don't serve the people's interests, and fatigue with the current political system. France 24's Antonia Kerrigan tells us more.

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Station F: Emmanuel Macron arrives at Paris startup campus

Startups are gathering at Station F, campus in southeast Paris, founded by French telecoms billionaire Xavier Niel. France 24's Peter O'Brien tells us more.

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Ally or threat? Paris summit weighs AI's impact on democracy

Drawing world leaders, top tech executives and policymakers from across the globe – the AI summit in Paris aims to lay the groundwork on how to govern the budding sector. But during a roundtable discussion on how to use AI and uphold democratic principle

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Trump's proposal on Gaza is ringing alarm bells in the region

US President Donald Trump has infuriated the Arab world by saying that Palestinians would not have the right of return to the Gaza Strip under his proposal to redevelop the enclave, which has been devastated by an Israeli offensive.

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Rome hosts Edvard Munch masterpieces in new exhibition

The exhibition runs from 11 February until 2 June and features 100 masterpieces from the Norwegian artist.

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Venezuela sends planes to fetch undocumented migrants from US

Venezuela sent two planes to bring nearly 200 undocumented migrants back from the United States, saying it hoped for a 'new beginning' in ties with Washington, which does not recognize Nicolas Maduro as the legitimate president.

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'The Satanic Verses' author Rushdie says stabbing left him in a 'lake of blood'

Booker Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie described being left in a "lake of blood" after a frenzied knife attack that left the novelist blind in his right eye. Rushdie's remarks came during the second day of the trial of his alleged assailant, 23-year-

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Paris AI summit: JD Vance rails against 'excessive' AI regulation in a rebuke to Europe

US Vice President JD Vance on February 11 warned global leaders and tech industry executives that 'excessive regulation' could cripple the rapidly growing artificial intelligence industry in a rebuke to European efforts to curb AI’s risks.

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Cuba sees renewed US sanctions: Ordinary Cubans struggle to make ends meet

Donald Trump revoked the Biden administration's last-minute decision to remove Cuba from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism.

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Drone warfare: US Army looks to learn lessons from Ukraine

Cheaper and more plentiful than in the past, drones are changing the face of modern warfare, particularly in Ukraine where they have been used extensively by both sides for both attacks and surveillance. Now, the US Army is hoping to put the lessons lear

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REPLAY - Emmanuel Macron at Paris AI summit: 'It's time for innovation'

French President Emmanuel Macron said on February 11 that three key messages emerged from the Paris AI summit: first, that it is time for innovation and rapid acceleration; second, that the global community must focus on building trust; and third, the im

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Gaza ceasefire: Accusations of deal violations from both sides

The Gaza ceasefire appeared increasingly fragile on February 11 after Hamas said US President Donald Trump's latest warning 'further complicates' the agreement with Israel, which has so far led to five hostage-prisoner swaps. France 24 Kethevane Gorjesta

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'AfD becoming strong in German Parliament: Increasingly difficult to form coalitions excluding them'

Europe • 2:44 PM

In the lead-up to Germany's Parliamentary Elections, centre-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz accused his conservative election arch rival Friedrich Merz of planning an immigration crackdown that would "bury Europe". For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspect

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Cory Wong: A modern day guitar hero

Culture • 2:39 PM

Grammy-nominated guitarist, producer, and composer Cory Wong is known for his infectious funk grooves and high-energy performances. Whether solo or with the bands Vulfpeck and The Fearless Flyers, Cory Wong has redefined what it means to be a modern guit

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Ephos CEO calls on EU to 'deregulate' AI sector after Paris summit

On the last day of the AI Action Summit in Paris, and after the announcement of hundreds of millions of euros in artificial intelligence investment pledges in the European Union, FRANCE 24 speaks to Andrea Rocchetto, the CEO and founder of Ephos, an EU-b

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Jordan to take 2,000 sick Gaza kids as Trump pushes plan to expel Palestinians

King Abdullah II of Jordan on Tuesday told US President Donald Trump that his country would be willing to take in 2,000 sick children from Gaza. Abdullah's visit to the White House comes after Trump announced that the US would "take over" the Palestinian

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Conversation with Franck Ollu: Paying tribute to French conductor Pierre Boulez

Our guest today on the programme is a distinguished and versatile conductor – widely recognised for his expertise in contemporary and French music. His career spans numerous acclaimed projects for orchestras, ensembles, and stage productions. This year,

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Jordan accepting refugees from war-torn Gaza would be viewed as 'betrayal of the Palestinian cause'

Donald Trump meets Jordan's King Abdullah on Tuesday for what is likely to be a tense encounter following the U.S. president's Gaza redevelopment idea and threat to cut aid to the U.S.-allied Arab country if it refuses to resettle Palestinians. For in-de

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JD Vance warns against 'excessive regulation' of AI at Paris summit

Europe • 1:14 PM

U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday warned against the “excessive regulation” of AI, which he says could curb the growth of the industry. The U.S., along with Britain, was also noticeably absent from a joint statement signed by more than 60 nations p

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Super Bowl: It’s more than just sport

On this edition of Entre Nous, we dive into the political side of Super Bowl LIX. We discuss how the issues of brain injury, racism, and celebrity are as much a part of the game as the athletic aspects.

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Trump to meet King Abdullah after pressuring Jordan to accept displaced Gazans

U.S. President Donald Trump meets Jordan's King Abdullah for talks on Tuesday after Trump floated plans to "clean out" Gaza while threatening to cut aid to Jordan and Egypt if they refused to accept displaced Palestinians.

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Africa AI Village in Paris: 'We are a population of 1.5 billion, we can not go unrecognized'

A special Africa AI village is running alongside the Paris AI Action Summit. More about this initiative with ou guest Dr Shikoh Gitau, computer scientist and CEO of Qhala.

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Too fast to process? The global challenges of artificial intelligence

As France and India co-host an AI summit in Paris, we ask if technology has advanced too far beyond our control and that any well-intentioned bid by world leaders to forge common rules and guidelines is too little, too late?

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Playgrounds come alive again with Brazil school phone ban

In Rio de Janeiro, children are playing again 'like in the old days,' and their focus in class has improved after a school cellphone ban pioneered in the city that has now gone national. Students across the country of more than 200 million people are sta

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A Hamas delay in Gaza's next hostage release brings fear for ceasefire

The Hamas announcement that it will delay the next planned release of Israeli hostages from Gaza has threatened a fragile truce that’s seen as having the potential to wind down 16 months of war.

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Russia frees American prisoner as Trump envoy sees 'goodwill' over Ukraine

Russia on Tuesday freed a US national imprisoned on drug charges following a visit by Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy. The White House described Marc Fogel's release as "an exchange" without giving further details.

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Thailand becomes safe haven for same-sex unions in Southeast Asia

On January 23, Thailand officially authorised marriage for all – a historic decision that made the country the first in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex unions. Within hours of the law’s enactment, hundreds of couples said “yes” to tie the knot. Today

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JD Vance rails against 'excessive regulation' of AI at Paris summit

US Vice President JD Vance warned global leaders and tech CEOs at a Paris summit on artificial intelligence on February 11 that “excessive regulation” would kill the rapidly growing AI industry.

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Denmark stays in top spot as US, France slide in Transparency corruption index

Europe • 10:16 AM

Transparency International released its annual corruption index on Tuesday with Denmark remaining in the top spot as the least corrupt nation while France, Germany and the United States all fell in the rankings, with Transparency notably citing "serious

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UK man who lost Bitcoin worth over 700m$ in the trash considers buying landfill

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, February 11: Day 2 of the Paris AI summit kicks off today. It is likely to be overshadowed by the absence of Elon Musk and a draft statement to which the UK and US have objected. In other news: the Wall Street Journal publishes an

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Europe vows 'firm' response to new US tariffs on steel and aluminium

Europe • 9:29 AM

European leaders vowed a tough response to US tariffs on Tuesday, with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen saying the "unjustified" move will be met by "firm and proportionate countermeasures". US President Donald Trump has announced an increase on steel and a

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Israel: Gaza truce under strain after Donald Trump's warning

The Gaza ceasefire appeared increasingly fragile on February 11 after Hamas said US President Donald Trump's latest warning 'further complicates' the agreement with Israel, which has so far led to five hostage-prisoner swaps. Noga Narnopolsky tells us mo

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UN suspends aid work in Houthi stronghold after staff taken in Yemen

The U.N. on Monday made the “extraordinary” decision to pause all operations and programs in northern Saada over security concerns after eight more of its staffers were detained. Houthi rebels in recent months have detained dozens of people associated wi

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Live: Fears for Gaza ceasefire escalate after Hamas delays hostage release

Fears of a breakdown in the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire grew after Hamas on Monday threatened to delay its next release of hostages in the Gaza Strip. US President Donald Trump said that “all hell” would break loose if “all” hostages are not released

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Europe should have 'united' response to US tariffs, French minister says

French industry minister Marc Ferracci on Tuesday said Europe must respond to US President Donald Trump's new 25% tariffs on aluminium and steel imports in a firm and united manner. France is not a major producer of aluminium or steel, but Ferracci said

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At AI Summit, 'Macron puts EU in front of contradiction: Falling behind yet fearful of accelerating'

President Emmanuel Macron announced France would slash through red tape to build artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, aiming to keep Europe in the running for the technology's hoped-for benefits at a global summit in Paris. Co-hosted with Indian

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Musk-led group makes unsolicited bid to control OpenAI, Altman says 'No thanks'

A group of investors led by Elon Musk is offering about $97.4 billion to buy the nonprofit behind OpenAI, escalating a dispute with the artificial intelligence company that Musk helped found a decade ago. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman rejected the offer in a pos

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Suspect in Salman Rushdie knife attack goes on trial in upstate New York

Jurors heard on Monday how an attacker stabbed novelist Salman Rushdie more than a dozen times in a matter of seconds at a New York lecture during the trial of the man accused of trying to murder the author. The attack left Rushdie blind in one eye.

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US to levy 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from March

US President Donald Trump issued a 25% steel and aluminium tariff on all countries "without exception" on Monday, heightening fears of a potential trade war and increased consumer costs.

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Trump imposes 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports

US President Donald Trump issued a 25% steel and aluminium tariff on all countries on Monday, heightening fears of a potential trade war and increased consumer costs.

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Hamas' threat to delay the next release of Israeli hostages raises fears for Gaza ceasefire

Hamas has threatened to delay the next release of three Israeli hostages, due February 11, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement, including by not allowing a surge of tents and shelters into the devastated territory.

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Trump warns 'all hell' will break out if Hamas does not free hostages

US President Donald Trump said on February 10 if every Israeli hostage was not released from Gaza by noon on Saturday that "all hell" would break out and he would call for the end of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Trump said the final decision w

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Google changes Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' for US Maps users after Trump order

US tech giant Google on Monday changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico in Maps to the "Gulf of America" for users inside the US following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. Google displays different renderings of disputed names and borde

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Netanyahu has been leading the Palestinians towards disaster, but mainly the Israelis'

The Gaza ceasefire appeared increasingly fragile after Hamas said US President Donald Trump's latest warning "further complicates" the agreement with Israel, which has so far led to five hostage-prisoner swaps. Meanwhile, Israeli police raided a long-est

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Trump warns 'all hell' will break out if Hamas does not free hostages

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that "all hell" would break out if every Israeli hostage was not released from Gaza by noon on Saturday and he would call for the end of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Trump said the final decision would,

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Tesla sales drop sharply in Europe as Elon Musk faces backlash over involvement in politics

Tesla sales slumped in January in multiple markets around the world. In Germany, Europe's largest car market, sales declined by 60 percent compared to the same month in 2024. Among the contributing factors was Elon Musk's increasing involvement in politi

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Sudan coalition split over plan to form wartime government

Africa • 9:42 PM

As Sudan's army makes gains around the capital, the country's military chief says he has plans to form a wartime government in areas controlled by RSF paramilitaries but the prospect splits the country's largest civilian coalition. And, a lobby group for

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Was President Trump booed or cheered at Super Bowl Sunday?

Following Sunday's Super Bowl there are conflicting reports whether President Trump was booed or cheered at by sports fans. We take a look in this edition of Truth or Fake.

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The global race to build AI computing infrastructure

France is "back in the AI race", President Emmanuel Macron declared Monday evening at Paris's artificial intelligence summit. His comments came just days after the Élysée and the UAE announced their agreement to develop a vast AI campus and data centre i

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Zelensky to meet JD Vance at Munich Security Conference on Friday, Kyiv says

Europe • 6:55 PM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to discuss the Trump administration's push for an end to the almost three-year war between Russia and Ukraine with US Vice President JD Vance at the Munich Security Conference this Friday, a source in the pre

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France is back in the AI race, Macron tells Paris summit

France's recent announcement of 109 billion euros' worth of private investment in artificial intelligence has put the country 'back in the AI race', French President Emmanuel Macron told political leaders and tech tycoons gathered in Paris's lavish Grand

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'EU AI Act is the first step in regulation of AI'

World leaders and technology executives are convening in Paris to discuss how to safely embrace artificial intelligence at a time of mounting resistance to red tape that businesses say stifles innovation. Eagerness to rein in AI has waned since previous

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