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France marks ten years since its worst terrorist attack with solidarity race

Ten years after the coordinated attacks on the French capital the 13th November 2015 whichkilled a total of 130 people and traumatized an entire nation.

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Senate advances bill to end longest shutdown in US history

The US Senate took a major step toward ending the longest government shutdown in American history when it cleared the way for a formal debate on a motion to resume funding to federal agencies.

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Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy awaits court rulling on early release

Our journalists Antonia Kerrigan and Camille Knight have more.

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Papers on COP30 summit and 'Trump's crusade against the Paris Agreement'

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, November 10, 2025: The British front pages are all covering the crisis at the BBC. Next, the COP30 climate summit opens in Brazil as papers discuss who is attending and who isn't. Also, a football team of Afghan female refugees is

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COP30 kicks off in Brazil with more than 190 countries participating

Tim Vickery, our correspondant in Rio, has more.

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Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy may be released from prison

Camille Knight has more.

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COP30 kicks off with call for faster action, but without the US

UN climate negotiations were expected to begin Monday at a meeting on the edge of the Brazilian Amazon, with leaders pushing for urgency, cooperation and acceleration after more than 30 years fighting to curb global warming by drastically reducing the ca

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Ten years on, France bears the scars of the November 13 attacks

France marks 10 years since the November 13 attacks.

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US senators take major step to end record 40-day federal shutdown

Fraser Jackson, our cotrrespondant in Washington, has more.

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Oil drilling to begin in part of Brazil's Amazon rainforest

As the COP30 climate summit opens in the Brazilian Amazon city of Belem, Brazil is stepping up its race for oil. The government agency in charge of environmental protection recently authorised oil giant Petrobras to drill several oil wells at the mouth o

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Paris court to hear Sarkozy’s request to be freed from jail pending appeal

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy's request to be released from prison pending appeal will be heard by a Paris court Monday less than three weeks after the ex-head of state began serving a five-year prison sentence for conspiring to raise campaign

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How the 2015 Paris attacks increased police powers and eroded civil liberties

In the wake of the November 13, 2015, Paris terror attacks, the French government declared a nationwide state of emergency that gave the authorities sweeping powers to fight terrorism – at the expense of some civil liberties. Ten years later, some of the

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French prosecutors request Sarkozy's supervised release from jail pending appeal

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy's request to be released from prison pending appeal will be heard by a Paris court Monday less than three weeks after the ex-head of state began serving a five-year prison sentence for conspiring to raise campaign

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COP30: France's Fontainebleau forest serves as ‘laboratory' for climate change adaptation

France’s Fontainebleau forest – one of the world's first nature reserves – has felt the impacts of the climate crisis for many years. As the world’s nations meet for the COP30 climate talks, this forest just 60 kilometres southeast of Paris serves as a “

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Ligue 1: PSG get narrow win over Lyon to return to first place in standings

Paris Saint-Germain won (3-2) away at Olympique Lyonnais. PSG are back at the top of the table, while OL are seventh.

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BBC director resigns after row over Donald Trump documentary edit

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The director general of Britain's BBC, Tim Davie, and the chief executive of news, Deborah Turness, have stepped down following criticism over bias at the corporation, including in the way it edited a speech by US President Donald Trump.

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US senators take step towards ending longest government shutdown in history

The US Senate on Sunday advanced a bill to end the government shutdown after some Democrats agreed to drop demands for an immediate extension of health care subsidies, angering others in their party. Lawmakers voted 60-40 in a procedural step toward pass

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Ecuador prison riot turns deadly as 27 inmates found asphyxiated, four shot dead

At least 27 inmates were found dead from asphyxiation Sunday at Ecuador’s Machala prison in El Oro province, hours after an armed riot killed four others and injured dozens, authorities said.

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Yesterday

Lebanon vows crackdown on illicit finance after US sanctions Hezbollah members

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told visiting US officials Sunday that Beirut was combating money laundering and terrorism financing, days after Washington sanctioned three Hezbollah members. The US delegation visited as Washington moves to curb funding f

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BBC director resigns after row over Trump documentary edit

The director general of Britain's BBC, Tim Davie, and the chief executive of news, Deborah Turness, have stepped down following criticism over bias at the corporation, including in the way it edited a speech by US President Donald Trump.

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Debate over Carlson’s interview highlights internal conservative tensions regarding nationalism

The Heritage Foundation, an influential conservative think tank, is in turmoil after its leader defended former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, who interviewed white nationalist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes on his popular online show. France24 Interna

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Iran: Dams almost empty in Mashhad, home to 4 million people

Water levels at the dam reservoirs supplying Iran’s north-eastern city of Mashhad have plunged below 3%, according to reports, as the country suffers from severe water shortages. Director of the United Nations University for Water, Environment and Health

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US shutdown hits 40th day, senators seeking breakthrough work through weekend

The US government shutdown entered its 40th day Sunday with senators still deadlocked over a plan to reopen federal agencies. Disputes over health care subsidies stalled efforts to end a standoff that has halted paychecks, snarled air travel, and threate

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Iraq: Early parliament polls begin with security forces and displaced people able to vote today

Members of Iraq’s security forces, along with internally displaced citizens, began voting in the parliamentary elections on Sunday - the sixth since the 2003 US-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein. Polls opened at 7 am for 1.3 million security perso

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France: Paris court to rule on Sarkozy's release

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to learn the outcome of his appeal for release. Tomorrow, Monday, starting at 9:30 am, the Paris Court of Appeal will review the request submitted by his lawyers. What criteria will the court take into acco

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UK to send defence equipment to help Belgium combat drone disruptions

The UK will send defence experts and equipment to Belgium to help it respond to drone sightings over military bases and airports, the head of the armed fores said on Sunday. Moscow has denied any connection to the incidents as European defence leaders ha

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Mali faces worsening jihadist violence amid fears of regional spillover

Mali’s fuel shortage shows no signs of easing, leaving residents of the capital, Bamako, struggling to secure petrol for everyday needs. The crisis stems from a blockade of imports by the al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group JNIM, which aims to cripple the eco

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The week in pictures: New York elects Mayor Mamdani, Shein arrives in Paris and a baby hippo

New York elected democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani its new mayor, Chinese e-commerce giant Shein faced suspension in France as it opened its first-ever physical store in Paris and a baby hippo made her debut appearance at Berlin zoo. FRANCE 24 takes a

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Italy: Hundreds of heritage sites at risk amid funding shortages

Heritage preservation groups in Italy are raising the alarm — nearly 450 historic sites are reportedly at risk due to age and insufficient maintenance funding. Just days ago, a 13th-century tower collapsed in central Rome, killing one person and seriousl

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Zohran Mamdani makes history as New York City’s first South Asian mayor

Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City’s next mayor marks a historic first for South Asians in the United States. His campaign - drawing on his family’s roots in India - emphasized returning power to the people, tackling socio-economic inequality, an

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Denmark leads the way with first large-scale e-methanol production

With COP30 kicking off on Monday, world leaders are set to discuss new strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions - with a particular focus on the shipping industry. One potential solution is e-methanol, now being produced on a large scale for the fir

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Gaza's streets overwhelmed by waste causing a growing public heath crisis

The October Peace Plan allowed those who had survived displacement from cities in Gaza to return home. In the heavily bombarded areas of Khan Younis and Gaza City, however, they now face a new challenge: a growing public health crisis caused by the colla

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Ukraine: Women are taking on roles that were done by men before the war

As Ukraine is forced to send more and more soldiers to the frontline, women are taking on roles that were traditionally done by men. Daniel Quinlan reports.

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US Government shutdown hits 39th day

Over 1,400 US flights were canceled Saturday after airlines cut traffic due to the federal government shutdown. Nearly 6,000 more were delayed, down from 7,000 on Friday, FlightAware reports. The FAA is reducing capacity at 40 busy airports as unpaid, fa

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Millions of Americans facing delay after court interrupts SNAP food stamp payments

The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown, even though residents in some states already have received the funds. Ni

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South Africa recover from red card to outclass Les Bleus in Paris again

On their return to Paris two years on from winning the World Cup, South Africa outclassed France 32-17 on Saturday night despite going a man down before half-time.

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Israel receives the remains of a soldier killed in Gaza in 2014

Israel on Sunday confirmed it had received the remains of Hadar Goldin, a soldier killed in Gaza in 2014. The return of Goldin's remains marked the end of an 11-year effort by his family and closed a painful chapter in the country’s long conflict with Ha

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Bolivia’s President Paz sworn in with pledge to right economic woes

Pro-business conservative Rodrigo Paz was sworn in as Bolivia’s new president on Saturday, ushering a new era after nearly 20 years of one-party rule. As he took office, Paz vowed that Bolivia would open up to the world after two decades of leftist rule

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Ten years after the Paris attacks, how trauma affects families across generations

As France marks 10 years since the November 13 attacks, a new study is examining how trauma is still rippling through affected families and reshaping the lives of the next generation who were children when the violent attacks tore through Paris.

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Philippines evacuates nearly a million as floodwaters rise and super typhoon nears

The Philippines evacuated hundreds of thousands of people on Sunday as a super typhoon Fung-wong moved west towards the archipelago nation. The storm is set to bring wind and heavy rain to broad swathes of the country just one week after another typhoon,

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Philippines evacuates more than a million, at least two die as super typhoon nears

The Philippines evacuated more than a million people on Sunday and at least two people died as super typhoon Fung-wong moved west towards the archipelago nation. The storm is set to bring wind and heavy rain to broad swathes of the country just one week

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Syrian President al-Sharaa arrives in US for landmark White House visit

Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa is due to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday – the first such visit by a Syrian president since the country's independence in 1946, and just days after the leader was removed from the US terrorism blackl

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Ukraine scrambles for energy as Russian attacks put power generation at 'zero'

Ukraine faced power cuts of up to 16 hours across most regions on Sunday operators said, as the country scrambles to make repairs after massive Russian attacks targeted its energy infrastructure. The national energy provider said the attacks had put its

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Syrian president al-Sharaa arrives in US for landmark White House visit

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in the US on Ssturday where he is due to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House – the first such visit by a Syrian president since the country's independence in 1946. Ahead of al-Sharaa's visit the le

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Ukraine scrambles for energy as Russian attacks put power generation at 'zero'

Ukraine faced power cuts of up to 16 hours across most regions on Sunday operators said, as the country scrambles to make repairs after massive Russian attacks targeted its energy infrastructure. The national energy provider said the attacks had put its

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Israeli army says Red Cross has received remains of hostage from Hamas in Gaza

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Saturday, november 8, 2025

South Africa fights back to claim Autumn Nations Series win over France

A fourteen-man South Africa beat France 32-17 in Paris on Saturday after Lood De Jager's shoulder charge on full-back Thomas Ramos saw the South African lock given a red card. Although les Bleus took an early lead in the second half the South African sid

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Tanzanian police arrest senior opposition official, hundreds charged with treason

Tanzanian police on Saturday arrested a senior official from the opposition Chadema party and charged hundreds of people with treason in a continuing crackdown following last month's disputed elections.

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Powerful tornado slams Brazil's southern Parana state, kills six

A powerful tornado slammed Brazil’s southern state of Parana, killing six people and injured around 750 others Friday night, officials said Saturday.

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Japan deploys army to counter bear attacks

A record 13 people have died in over 100 bear attacks in Japan this year, with experts blaming food shortages as the animals venture further into residential areas. Simon Moritz has more.

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Bolivia’s President Paz sworn in, ties with US to resume at ambassador level

Pro-business conservative Rodrigo Paz was sworn in as Bolivia’s new president on Saturday, ushering a new era after nearly 20 years of one-party rule. Bolivia is set to resume diplomatic relations with the US at the ambassadorial level after a 17-year br

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Supreme Court rules full Snap food benefits can be temporarily halted

The US Supreme Court has issued an emergency order temporarily permitting the Trump administration to withhold billions of dollars in funding for food assistance relied on by millions of low-income Americans. The decision follows a White House appeal aft

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At least four killed by Russian strikes in Ukraine

A Russian drone slammed into a tower block in eastern Ukraine early Saturday while many were sleeping, killing four and injuring 12 people, Ukrainian authorities reported. Shirli Sitbon has the latest.

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French anti-terror unit expands probe into 2015 attacker’s illicit possession of USB stick

As France prepares to mark the tenth anniversary of the deadly November 13, 2015 Paris attacks, three suspects were questioned over a USB stick found in the possession of Salah Abdeslam, the only surviving attacker, in a high security prison, an anti-ter

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Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill three, EU calls for truce to be respected

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed three people, including two brothers in a car on the slopes of Mount Hermon. The IDF said they were "terrorists" smuggling weapons. The EU called on all parties to respect a ceasefire reached in Nove

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