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EU threatens US tech but keeps door open to Trump tariff talks

Europe • 6:30 PM

Scrambling to limit the "dire" consequences of sweeping new US tariffs, the EU on Thursday told President Donald Trump the door remained open for trade talks -- while threatening retaliation like targeting US Big Tech if negotiations fail. FRANCE 24's Da

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Trump tariffs: Pain or gain for China?

Will global trade ever be the same? In the name of “unrelented economic warfare” allegedly waged by friend and foe alike against the United States, Donald Trump unveiling a dizzying list: There’s worldwide tariffs, there’s targeted tariffs, there’s reta

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Top French chef puts a new twist on the traditional Easter egg

Spring is in the air and one of the highlights of the season here in France is Easter. Like in many countries, the Christian holiday in France has long been associated with chocolate. It's the chocolate industry's second-biggest season after Christmas. I

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Acclaimed Irish author Colin Barrett on his new novel 'Wild Houses'

Culture • 3:48 PM

An author described by the Los Angeles Times as a writer of unique genius has spoken to FRANCE 24 about his new novel "Wild Houses". Colin Barrett, who grew up in the northwest of Ireland, bases his books around a series of characters from the region. "W

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'Adolescence': The Netflix series forcing us to talk about toxic masculinity

Culture • 3:03 PM

In this edition of arts24, we dive into the global sensation "Adolescence" – a gripping series about a young girl's murder that's sparking change in how we view toxic masculinity. Plus: Donald Trump's executive order on "American Greatness," the latest M

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🌟The Bright Side: Switch 2 console previews in Paris's glitzy Grand Palais

European journalists weighed in on the pros and cons of Nintendo's long-awaited Switch 2 gaming console at a preview event at the Grand Palais exhibition space in Paris on Thursday.

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In Haiti, we have 'gangs in suits and gangs in sandals': Pro-democracy activist Clesca

Monique Clesca is an author, former United Nations official and well-known pro-democracy activist from Haiti. In an interview with FRANCE 24, she explained that "daily life is hellish" and compared the capital Port-au-Prince to "an open-air prison". She

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'Looney tariffs', 'Trump's dumb war': How the press reacted to 'Liberation Day'

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, April 3: There's disbelief, anger and scepticism in the international press after US President Donald Trump announces tariffs hikes on the US's international trade partners. Also: fury continues after the deaths of 15 aid workers

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How will Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs impact France?

Although France is less exposed than EU neighbours Italy and Spain, new tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday could severely impact strategic industries including aeronautics, wine and spirits, and luxury goods. French President Emm

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Kurdish fighters hesitate to join Syria's vision of a unified army

On March 13, Syria's Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa approved a temporary constitutional declaration, setting the stage for a new regime. The declaration specifies that only the state can have an army. This has raised concerns for the Syrian Democratic

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Syria accuses Israel of stoking a deadly destabilisation campaign

Syria on Thursday condemned deadly Israeli strikes across the country as a "flagrant violation" of its sovereignty, after Israel said it struck "military capabilities". The onslaught on military targets and in the southern province of Daraa killed at lea

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Israeli army's use of Studio Ghibli AI photo trend draws backlash

ChatGPT has just rolled out its latest viral feature, allowing social media users to reproduce AI-generated images imitating Japan’s Studio Ghibli aesthetic. The Israeli army decided to “hop on” the trend, drawing a major backlash and sparking counter-cr

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Trump's sweeping new tariffs explained

After weeks of anticipation and speculation, US President Donald Trump followed through on his tariff threats on Wednesday by declaring a 10 percent baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on nations that run trade surpluses wi

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Israel army says it is investigating deadly attack on Gaza ambulances

The Israeli military said Thursday it was investigating an incident in which its troops opened fire on ambulances, claiming to have targeted "terrorists". The UN reported that 15 medics and humanitarian workers were killed.

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It's strictly business? Trump's tariffs & the erosion of trust in the United States

Donald Trump is billing April 2 as "Liberation Day", when the United States sheds the shackles of unfair competition thanks to worldwide tariffs. We test the veracity of the US president’s worldview and ask: how much is theatrics that will play well in c

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'Europe has everything it needs to make it through the storm', EU chief says

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen tried to reassure citizens in Europe on Thursday after US President Donald Trump imposed sweeping new tariffs. “Europe has everything it needs to make it through the storm," she said. However, EU citizens are experiencing "b

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Myanmar junta chief heads to Bangkok summit as earthquake death toll passes 3,000

Pacific Asia • 6:44 AM

The leader of Myanmar's junta Min Aung Hlaing is set to travel to Bangkok on Thursday for a regional summit to address the response to the deadly earthquake that rocked his country nearly one week ago. The death toll from the quake exceeded 3,000 as more

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Israel's Netanyahu heads to Hungary, defying ICC arrest warrant

Europe • 6:24 AM

Hungary's long-standing ties with Israel will be on display when its nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban receives Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu in Budapest on Thursday, despite the latter being wanted under an International Criminal Court arrest

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‘Economists have been flabbergasted’ at how White House calculated tariffs

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced sweeping new tariffs on imports to the United States from countries right across the globe. "Some economists have figured out how these tariffs were calculated by the White House and its team," said FRANCE

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Search for Malaysia's long missing MH370 suspended

Pacific Asia • 6:07 AM

The latest search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has been suspended by maritime exploration firm Ocean Infinity as it is "not the season", Kuala Lumpur's transport minister said. The plane went missing more then a decade ago.

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Danish Prime Minister visits Greenland amid Trump’s bid for Arctic control

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is in Greenland for a three-day trip aimed at building trust and cooperation with Greenlandic officials at a time when the Trump administration is seeking control of the vast Arctic territory.

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Hungary rolls out red carpet for Netanyahu and announces withdrawal from ICC

Hungary's government has decided to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), it said on Thursday. The decision comes shortly after Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, who is sought under an ICC arrest warrant, arrived in the country for a sta

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Saved from destruction: Paris show offers glimpse of Gaza’s archaeological treasures

Archaeological treasures across Gaza have been damaged and destroyed in the war that is once more raging in the Palestinian territory. Some that escaped the devastation went on show at the Arab World Institute on Thursday, April 3, shedding light on the

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Yesterday

Trump announces sweeping global tariffs, sparking a global trade war

US President Donald Trump announced plans for sweeping tariffs Wednesday, saying the US has been “looted, pillaged, raped and plundered” by other nations. He lodged a 10 percent tariff on most goods imported to the US, but slapped much higher levies on f

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REPLAY: Trump's full announcement on tariffs

Donald Trump announced sweeping new trade tariffs Wednesday, arguing they would "Make America wealthy again". “I think you’re going to remember today,” he said, predicting that the public might look back on his economic policies and conclude he was right

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Israel’s Netanyahu announces new ‘Morag’ security corridor across Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday announced that Israel was setting up a new security corridor across the Gaza Strip named after a Jewish settlement that once stood between Rafah and Khan Younis. Netanyahu said that the military is "dissecti

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South African budget vote passes despite opposition from key coalition partner

Africa • 8:45 PM

It took weeks of negotiations and tensions in South Africa before the national budget was finally passed, with 194 votes in favour and 182 against. The Democratic Alliance, a key coalition partner, voted against the measure, raising questions about the s

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Trump's tariff bazooka: How did the previous trade war impact the economy?

With US President Donald Trump poised to unveil his "Liberation Day" tariff plan, Yuka Royer takes a look at what world leaders have been saying and how the trade war in Trump’s previous term impacted the US economy and exports. Also, with another major

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Elon Musk may step back from government role after turbulent run at DOGE

US President Donald Trump's billionaire advisor Elon Musk may soon be stepping back from his position at US government cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), US news site Politico reported Wednesday. Musk suffered a major setback in Wis

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Israel makes conditions in Gaza 'intolerable' in order to prompt involuntary migration

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel is establishing a new security corridor across the Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas, suggesting it would cut off the southern city of Rafah, which Israel has ordered evacuated, from the rest of the

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Tesla sales slump as pressure piles on Musk

Tesla sales fell 13% in the first three months of the year, another sign that Elon Musk’s once high-flying electric car company is struggling to attract buyers. The double-digit drop is likely due to a combination of factors, including its aging lineup,

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Live: WTO warns Trump tariffs could shrink global merchandise trade volumes by 1%

US President Donald Trump's worldwide tariff salvo could lead to an overall contraction of around 1 percent in global merchandise trade volumes this year, WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warned Thursday. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.

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New UK travel rules: What to know before you go

Europe • 2:16 PM

In this edition, we take a look at the United Kingdom's new travel rules. An electronic travel authorisation (ETA) is now required for citizens of some 30 European nations. We explain what the rules are, how they could affect tourism and how the industry

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Azerbaijan presses Armenia to meet 'legitimate demands' for peace deal

Azerbaijan on Wednesday insisted that Armenia fulfil the country's "legitimate demands" before the two ex-Soviet republics can sign the peace treaty agreed upon last month. Baku has long called on Yerevan to amend Armenia's constitution to remove territo

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Film show: Vincent Cassel's gritty 'Banger'

Join critic Emma Jones and presenter Eve Jackson for this week's arts24 film show, where we dive into Mike Leigh's latest film "Hard Truths", celebrating his impressive 53-year career. Plus, we discuss Netflix's gritty "Banger" starring Vincent Cassel, a

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European businesses brace for Trump's 'reciprocal tariffs'

Around the world, investors and businesses are anxiously awaiting the unveiling of US President Donald Trump's ''reciprocal tariffs" later this Wednesday. In this edition, we discuss what shape those different tariffs could take. We also ask the head of

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French judges in Marine Le Pen case face death threats, police launch probe

Judges who convicted Marine Le Pen on embezzlement charges and banned the far-right politician from public office for five years have faced death threats since the sentencing earlier this week. French police have launched a new investigation into the thr

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Myanmar military junta declares temporary ceasefire to facilitate quake relief efforts

Pacific Asia • 9:25 AM

Myanmar’s military junta on Wednesday declared a temporary ceasefire in the country's civil war until April 22 to facilitate earthquake relief efforts, state media said. Friday’s massive earthquake has killed more than 3,000 people and left many areas wi

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Trump faces first electoral setback after liberal judge elected in Wisconsin

US President Donald Trump's second presidency was dealt a spinning blow by voters in Wisconsin Tuesday as they elected a liberal judge to the state's Supreme Court, despite his powerful advisor Elon Musk pouring millions into the race in the aim to sway

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Trump to announce sweeping tariffs on US trading partners

After weeks of public anxiety, US President Donald Trump is set on Wednesday to announce a barrage of “reciprocal” global tariffs on friends and foes alike. The tarrifs are set to escalate a trade war that has affected financial markets and increased unc

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Val Kilmer dies of pneumonia at age 65

American actor Val Kilmer, who was first propelled to fame with "Top Gun" and went on to starring roles as Batman and Jim Morrison, died at age 65 on Tuesday night. "He was one of Hollywood's biggest leading men in the 80s and 90s", FRANCE 24 corresponde

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Israel’s Netanyahu announces new ‘Morag’ security corridor across Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday announced that Israel was setting up a new security corridor across the Gaza Strip named after a Jewish settlement that once stood between Rafah and Khan Younis. Netanyahu said that the military is "dissecti

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Actor Val Kilmer, known for Top Gun and Batman, dies at 65

The California-born and Juilliard-trained Hollywood star Val Kilmer died at age 65 on Tuesday night. Known for his roles in "Top Gun" and "Batman Forever", he gained a reputation as a Hollywood bad boy and versatile actor whose career spanned decades.

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Actor Val Kilmer, known for Top Gun and Batman, dies at 65

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China practises hitting Taiwan key ports, energy sites in 'live-fire' drills

Pacific Asia • 4:08 AM

China's military carried out "live-fire" drills targeting crucial ports and energy sites directed at Taiwan. Washington condemned the drills as "intimidation tactics" and Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te labeled Beijing a "foreign hostile force".

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Wisconsin voters elect liberal to Supreme Court, defying Musk's millions

Wisconsin voters elected liberal judge Susan Crawford to the state Supreme Court on Tuesday, dealing a blow to US President Donald Trump's second presidential term. Crawford's victory came despite the significant financial support Trump's advisor Elon Mu

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European visitors now need an entry permit to visit the UK

Europe • 2:25 AM

European visitors to Britain will have to purchase an electronic entry permit in advance for trips from Wednesday. The permit can be purchased online for £10 (12 euros) until April 9, when the price will rise to £16. The UK government follows other count

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Ukraine, Russia complain to Washington about strikes on energy sites

Ukraine and Russia both urged the US to address violations of a tentative deal after accusing each other of targeting energy sites on Tuesday – though a formal deal has not been put in place and the commitments taken by each side remain unclear. Kyiv is

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Germany shuts down major online child sex abuse material platform 'KidFlix'

In an international operation spanning 38 countries, German investigators said on Wednesday that they had dismantled "KidFlix", a major online platform for the distribution of child sex abuse images with 1.8 million users worldwide.

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US senator breaks record with 25-hour speech against Trump's policies

Democratic Senator Cory Booker broke the record for the longest US Senate speech on Monday and Tuesday, exceeding 25 hours in a fiery protest against President Trump's "unconstitutional" actions. Before Tuesday, the longest Senate speech was Strom Thurmo

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Thousands of websites created by AI: Unmasking the fake news generators

With the ever-growing and often overwhelming number of news outlets, it has become increasingly difficult to identify reliable sources. Artificial intelligence is likely to make matters worse, as more and more articles are now computer-generated and spre

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'Carnage': Papers react to Trump's tariff threats on 'Liberation Day'

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, April 2: Papers react to US President Donald Trump's threats of tariffs on "Liberation Day". Meanwhile, French papers are still covering the aftermath of Marine Le Pen's conviction for embezzlement. There's also focus on Ukraine

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Tuesday, april 1, 2025

Niger junta releases ministers of overthrown government

Africa • 11:34 PM

Niger's junta released around 50 people Tuesday, including former ministers, a diplomat, a journalist and soldiers linked to a 2010 coup attempt, following a national conference recommendation. Former President Mohamed Bazoum is still being detained desp

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