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South Korean investigators seek to arrest impeached President Yoon

Nikkei Asia correspondent Steven Borowiec speaks to France 24 on the unfolding situation in South Korea, as investigators began executing an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday over his failed attempt to declare martial law i

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South Korea investigators move to arrest impeached president Yoon

Pacific Asia • 12:48 AM

South Korean investigators on Thursday sought to execute a warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched attempt at declaring martial law which led to his impeachment. Officers at the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) and police were seen ente

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Yesterday

Elite soldier shot himself before Cybertruck blast in Las Vegas, officials say

An elite soldier identified as Matthew Alan Livelsberger committed suicide before the Cybertruck he was sitting in exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, authorities said on Thursday. The motive for his actions is still unknown.

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Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit filed in California accusing the tech brand of using its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on owners of its iPhones and other devices. The lawsuit alleges that recorded conversations were shared w

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Over 100 shops destroyed in a fire at the market in Accra

In tonight's edition, the popular Kantomanto market in Accra loses over a hundred shops to fire in an early morning blaze. Also, we hear from some of the Chadian voters who still worry that a homegrown national solution to a deepening security crisis is

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'Time to move on': France faces gradual decline of influence in Africa

Ivory Coast announced on Tuesday that French troops will begin withdrawing in January as part of a shift towards strengthening its own military forces. This move follows broader trends across West Africa, with nations like Senegal and Chad also reevaluat

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New Orleans truck attacker acted alone but was loyal to jihadist group, FBI says

The FBI said on Thursday US army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who carried out a deadly truck attack in New Orleans on New Years Eve, likely acted alone after being inspired to carry out an "act of terrorism" by the Islamic State group.

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New Orleans truck attacker acted alone but was 'inspired by' Islamic State group, FBI says

The driver behind a deadly truck attack in New Orleans on New Year's Eve, US army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar, likely acted alone after being inspired by the Islamic State group, the FBI said Thursday, adding that so far there was no "definitive link" wit

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Italy summons Iran envoy over detention of journalist Cecilia Sala

Europe • 4:31 PM

Italy's foreign minister on Thursday summoned Iran's ambassador to discuss the arrest of journalist Cecilia Sala who was detained two weeks ago for "violating" Iran's laws after entering the country on a journalist visa.

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Running a marathon a day in 2024, she has a world record within her grasp

Finally coming to a halt on Tuesday — the last day of 2024 — Belgian ultra runner Hilde Dosogne felt she had done all to take the world record as the first woman to run a marathon every single day of the year. On top of the reward for her perseverance in

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US Army veteran who killed 15 in New Orleans attack was inspired by the Islamic State group

A US Army veteran who drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers in New Orleans, killing 15 people, had posted videos to social media hours before the carnage saying he was inspired by the Islamic State group and expressing a desire to kill

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Gaza police chief among at least 43 killed in Israeli air strikes

Israeli air strikes on Thursday killed at least 43 people across the Gaza Strip including Mahmoud Salah, the director general of Gaza's police department, Gaza's interior ministry said. Salah was in the Al-Mawasi district, a humanitarian zone for civilia

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Rival South Korea camps face off as president holds out

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol remained defiantly inside his residence resisting arrest for a third day on Thursday, after vowing to "fight" authorities seeking to question him over his failed martial law bid. The embattled leader issued

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Israel threatens to step up Gaza strikes

Israel warned Wednesday that it will intensify its strikes in Gaza if Hamas keeps up its rocket fire, as Palestinian rescuers reported dozens of deaths from Israeli strikes on the first day of the New Year. Over the past week, Palestinian militants have

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Report shows thousands of Israeli soldiers stopped serving in combat roles

The Israeli defence minister has threatened more strikes on Gaza if Hamas does not stop firing rockets at Israel. This comes as the IDF published a report about the health and well being of its soldiers in the year and three months since the war began. F

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French 2024 cinema's performance makes it unique in world

France has solidified its title of Europe's healthiest Box Office -- with 2024 ticket sales up on the previous year – bucking a worldwide trend. One factor helping put bums on theatre seats is the high concentration of local films – with more than ten mi

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Ivory Coast president says French forces to withdraw in January

Africa • 11:57 AM

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said in an end-of-year speech that French forces will withdraw from the West African nation in January, making it the latest country to weaken military ties with the former colonial power. Ouattara said late on Tue

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Former Syrian army soldiers line up to reconcile status with new government

Hundreds of Syrian soldiers and officers lined up to reconcile their status on Wednesday, the first day of the new year, outside a reconciliation center in Homs in central Syria. Former soldiers were aiming to register their details with the new interim

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Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas, killing one

At least one person was killed and seven wounded when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside a hotel belonging to US President-elect Donald Trump in Las Vegas, police said Wednesday. US President Joe Biden said authorities were investigating any links betwe

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New Orleans truck attack: What we know so far

The United States saw 2025 begin with a violent attack, after a man drove deliberately at high speed into a crowd of New Year's revelers in New Orleans, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens more. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Commentator Do

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'Numb' New Orleans grapples with horror of deadly truck attack

The celebratory atmosphere of Bourbon Street in New Orleans, long an American byword for indulgence and revelry, was dimmed Wednesday as residents and visitors alike reeled from a deadly truck attack on New Year's crowds. Several square blocks of the mai

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No longer drinking? More and people turn to tasty alcohol-free drinks

Some may be nursing a sore head today, after New Year festivities… But not everyone, as more and more consumers indulge in non-alcoholic drinks instead. Improvements in these drinks' taste have already won over a lot of people in France in the last coupl

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Outrage in Senegal after 9-year-old girl becomes pregnant after being raped

In Senegal, the case of a 9-year-old girl, pregnant after being raped by her Koran teacher, has sparked debate and outrage -- particularly from rights organisations. In Senegal, victims of rape and incest are required to carry their pregnancies to term

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Gaza rescuers say 15 killed in Israeli New Year strike

Gaza's civil defence agency said an Israeli air strike killed at least 15 people in the territory's north on Wednesday, in what it called the first deadly attack of the New Year. Since October 6, the military has been conducting a major land and air offe

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Montenegro mourns after gunman kills 12

Montenegro began three days of national mourning Thursday after a gunman went on a rampage after opening fire at a village restaurant, killing 12 people including two children.

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Police probe motive in New Orleans truck rampage

Investigators in New Orleans were searching on Thursday for what motivated a US Army veteran flying an ISIS flag from his truck to plow into a crowd of New Year's revelers, killing 15 people and injuring 30 more before dying in a shootout with police. FR

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US army veteran, IT specialist: What we know about the New Orleans truck attack suspect

The New Orleans truck attack suspect, identified by the FBI as 42-year-old US citizen Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was an army veteran who served as an IT specialist before earning a bachelor's degree in computer systems. He was twice-married and experienced fina

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South Korea's impeached president Yoon defies arrest over failed martial law bid

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol continued on Thursday to resist arrest inside his residence for a third day following his impeachment over a failed martial law bid on December 3. Facing possible arrest, imprisonment, or the death penalty, Yoon remai

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FBI probes 'terrorist' links in New Orleans truck-ramming that killed 15

A US Army veteran with an Islamic State flag and "hellbent" on carnage steered a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year revelers in New Orleans on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens. FRANCE 24's Wassim Cornet reports from New Orlean

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Last year was China’s hottest on record, weather agency says

Pacific Asia • 3:21 AM

China's average national temperature for 2024 was 1.03 degrees higher than average, making it "the warmest year since the start of full records in 1961", China Meteorological Administration said Wednesday night. The world's largest greenhouse gas emitter

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South Korean police raid Jeju Air after fatal crash, CEO banned from leaving country

Pacific Asia • 2:31 AM

The offices of Jeju Air and the Muan airport operator were raided Thursday as South Korea conducts an investigation into the Flight 2216 crash that killed 179 people. Jeju Air chief executive officer Kim E-bae was banned from leaving South Korea during t

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World leaders denounce New Year's deadly truck attack in New Orleans

International outrage follows a New Year's Eve attack in New Orleans' French Quarter, where a suspect driving a truck killed at least 15 and injured dozens more. The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism.

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Tesla cybertruck explodes outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas, killing one

A Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas killed one and injured seven, police said Wednesday. Tesla CEO Elon Musk attributed the blast to large fireworks or a bomb in the vehicle, clarifying it was not related to the tr

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Slam poetry, rap and gospel fuel Vodun music revival in Benin

Young artists in Benin are breathing new life into Vodun traditions. Through slam poetry, rap and gospel, they're turning social media into a powerful tool for cultural transmission. A movement that aligns with the government's push for cultural revival.

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Zimbabwe’s blueberry exports: Growers complain of minimal govt support

Zimbabwe’s blueberry exports are positioning the country as one of the top growers in Africa, making over $100 million annually in export revenue. But over 20 years after repossessing land, local Black farmers have found it tough to enter the capital int

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Wednesday, january 1, 2025

🔴 Death toll rises to 15 in New Orleans truck-ramming attack

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🔴 Death toll rises to 15 in New Orleans truck-ramming attack

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Milan prohibits all outdoor smoking in Italy's toughest ban to date

Italy's strictest ban on smoking came into effect in the city of Milan on Wednesday with smokers risking fines of 40 to 240 euros for smoking on city streets or crowded public areas. The air quality ordinance, passed in 2020, aims to combat pollution, sp

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Armed assailant kills several people in mass shooting in Montenegro

In southern Montenegro, near Cetinje, a gunman killed 10 people, including two minors and their restaurant-owner parent, Interior Minister Danilo Saranovic confirmed. The victims also included the assailant's family members.

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New Syrian FM on first official visit to Saudi Arabia aims for regional reset

On his first official visit to Saudi Arabia since Bashar al-Assad's ouster, Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad al-Shibani said he hoped to open a "new, bright page" in bilateral relations. Syria's new leaders are focused on rebuilding their war-shattered cou

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Palestinian Authority takes Al Jazeera off air after coverage of Jenin clashes

The Palestinian Authority on Wednesday suspended Al Jazeera broadcasts across the Palestinian territories, accusing the Qatar-based channel of “interference” in Palestine’s internal affairs. The suspension order came after Al Jazeera covered clashes betw

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Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave, becoming latest African country to do so

In tonight's edition: The French military base in Abidjan will be handed back to Côte d'Ivoire in January 2025, President Alassane Ouattara says. Also, Zimbabwe’s blueberry sector is thriving. Plus we report on how young artists in Benin are breathing ne

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New Orleans truck attack suspect did not act alone, FBI believes

FBI officials are seeking a motive behind the New Year's Day vehicle-ramming attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans that killed 15 people. The FBI has identified the suspect as a 42-year-old former US soldier from Texas, adding that they believe he did

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US authorities identify suspect in deadly New Orleans attack

US authorities have identified the man who drove a pickup truck into crowds of people celebrating New Year's Eve in New Orleans. Ten people were killed and more than 30 wounded after the assailant, a 42-year-old American citizen from Texas, crashed into

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Top Paris art exhibits for 2025, from Picasso to Wes Anderson

France • 6:13 PM

The next 12 months in the French capital are set to provide a wealth of cultural highlights, from an immersive Picasso exhibit at the Atelier des Lumières to a retrospective of the works of American director Wes Anderson and even a call to the dancefloor

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Power restored to most of Puerto Rico after massive New Year's Eve blackout

Power has been restored to more than 98 percent of Puerto Ricans affected by a massive power outage, the US territory's electric utility said on Wednesday. The power company blamed the New Year's Eve blackout on a fault in an underground cable, but inves

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Ivory Coast president announces French troops' departure in January

Africa • 4:27 PM

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said in an end-of-year speech that French forces will withdraw from the West African nation in January, making it the latest country to weaken military ties with the former colonial power. French troops have been f

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Car-ramming attack in New Orleans kills 10, wounds dozens

A driver rammed a pickup truck into a crowd of New Orleans revellers early on New Year’s Day, killing 10 people and injuring more than 30 in what the FBI is investigating as an act of terrorism. The driver was killed in a firefight with police following

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🔴 FBI probing New Orleans attack as 'act of terrorism', suspect died in confrontation with police

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Syrians celebrate New Year after fall of Assad regime

Syrians celebrated their first New Year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday as fireworks lit up the night sky above Damascus. In the capital's main square, people brandished "revolution" flags, the country's unofficial new emblem.

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At least 10 dead after man rammed truck into crowd in New Orleans

A man "hellbent on creating carnage" drove a pickup truck at high speed into a crowd of New Year revellers in New Orleans on Wednesday, killing at least 10 people and injuring more than 35. The FBI is to take over the investigation to probe a "possible,

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Russian drone attack on Kyiv kills one, wounds several

Europe • 11:14 AM

Russia launched an aerial attack on the centre of Kyiv in the first hours of 2025, killing one person and wounding several, Ukrainian authorities said Wednesday. FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Chaze reports.

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Milan prohibits outdoor smoking in Italy's toughest ban

Europe • 10:04 AM

Smokers in Italy's financial and fashion capital of Milan risk being fined for lighting up on city streets or crowded public areas, after the country's toughest ban comes into effect Wednesday. Those who defy the new prohibition in the polluted northern

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Moldova declares state of emergency as Russia-Ukraine gas deal ends

Russia's gas transit to Europe via Ukraine stopped on Wednesday, Moscow and Kyiv said, ending a decades-long arrangement and marking the latest casualty of the war between the neighbours. Russian gas has been supplied to Europe via pipelines crossing Ukr

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World braces for major changes in 2025

As the world greets the New Year, FRANCE 24 takes a look at major changes set to come in 2025 including Donald Trump's return to the White House, the ongoing wars in Gaza and Ukraine, the political uncertainty in France and Germany and more.

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World ushers in New Year with fireworks, light shows and music

Europe • 9:52 AM

From Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges. In Paris, the city’s emblematic Arc de Triomphe monument was turned into a giant tableau for a light show

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Jeju Air crash black box to be sent to US for analysis, South Korea says

A damaged flight data recorder retrieved from the site of a Jeju Air crash in South Korea will be sent to the US for analysis since the data was unrecoverable domestically, South Korea’s civil aviation ministry said Wednesday. The Boeing 737-800 crash ki

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Forecast: A look ahead to what 2025 has in store

Culture • 6:59 AM

From Donald Trump’s return to the White House to marking 80 years since the end of World War II and 250 years since Jane Austen's birth, FRANCE 24 looks ahead to what the year 2025 may have to offer.

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Russia halts gas exports to Europe via Ukraine, Kyiv hails ‘historic event’

Europe • 6:45 AM

Russia on Wednesday shut down its oldest gas route to Europe, which runs through Ukraine, after a transit deal expired in the early hours of January 1, 2025, without an accord extension. Moscow's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine accelerated Europe's e

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