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Ukraine's options: How to maintain US support in the age of Trump?

What goes for Greenland and Gaza also goes for Ukraine?With the third anniversary of Russia’s all-out invasion approaching and Kyiv on the back foot, allies scrambling to figure out the ‘art of the deal’ power plays of a U.S. president they thought they

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‘Political stunt’: Feasibility of Trump plan in limbo as first migrants are sent to Guantanamo

US President Donald Trump’s plan to house 30,000 undocumented migrants at Guantanamo Bay gained pace this week as the first flights arrived on the island off the coast of Cuba. As administration officials debate the legality of the plan and others warn o

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Is 'masculine energy' needed in order to pursue innovation in AI?

As AI action summit kicks off in Paris, FRANCE 24's tech editor, Peter O'Brien meet Yann LeCun, chief AI scientist of Meta, to talk about innovation.

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France: New divisions among left-wing coalition after no confidence vote

France finally has a budget, after the government pushed the bill through by decree, and went on to survive a no confidence vote. But the episode has fractured the left wing opposition. The left emerged the largest group in parliament after last Summer's

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Binyamin Netanyahu calls Donald Trump's Gaza plan 'remarkable'

Israel’s defense minister says he has instructed the army to prepare plans for large numbers of Palestinians to leave the Gaza Strip in line with President Donald Trump’s proposal for the war-ravaged territory. Defense Minister Israel Katz said Thursday

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Israel orders army to prepare 'volontary' departures from Gaza

Amid international condemnation, Donald Trump has spelled out more of his idea for the United States to take ownership of the Gaza Strip and resettle the Palestinians elsewhere. He said that Israel would "turn over" the territory when fighting was over,

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Panama's president hits back at US 'lies' about free canal access

Panama has vehemently denied claims made by the US on Thursday that its government vessels would have free passage through the Panama Canal, calling the US claims “lies and falsehoods”.

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Could Trump force Jordan and Egypt to take Palestinians deported from Gaza?

US President Donald Trump’s demands for Jordan and Egypt to take in what could be millions of Palestinians deported from Gaza under the president’s stated plan for the devastated territory have been met with a fierce backlash from the Arab world. But wit

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AI Action Summit: Can Europe catch up with the US and China?

Political leaders, tech executives, scientists and experts are gathering to Paris to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. Summit host France dreams of becoming a leader in the disruptive technology. Back in 2018, President Emmanuel Macron launc

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Meet the 'Grannies' taking on Germany's far-right AfD

With Germany set for general elections in which the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) could make historic gains, a group called “Omas Gegen Rechts” or “Grannies Against the Right” are taking to the streets in to persuade voters to reject extremist

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What are the expectations of Syria and France on the wake of the Paris summit

French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Syria’s newly installed interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa in a phone call Wednesday and invited him to visit France “in the coming weeks,” al-Sharaa’s office said in a statement. FRANCE 24's journalist Wassi

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Greece's Santorini hit by fresh series of quakes, declares state of emergency

Europe • 3:34 PM

Greek authorities declared a state of emergency for the island of Santorini on Thursday after an unprecedented series of undersea earthquakes shook the popular island for nearly a week.

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Smartphones: A lifeline or a dangerous distraction?

On World No Mobile Phone Day, we take a look at how this event started and was named in honour of a famous French song. We also dive into which nations are most on their smartphones and which are not. Finally, we discuss what smartphone use could be doin

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Red carpet glam, Cannes jury reveal and zombie animals in new French animation

Culture • 3:08 PM

In this edition of arts24, we're bringing you all the excitement from the world premiere of "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy" in Paris. Join us as Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Chiwetel Ejiofor light up the red carpet, with FRANCE 24's Dheepthika Laur

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Donald Trump signs order to ban trans athletes from women's sports

Rights groups have slammed the latest executive order from the US president.. This after Donald Trump banned transgender athletes from competing in women's sports. It's the latest move targeting transgender people since he's been back in power. Delano D'

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United States' government vessels to sail free through Panama Canal

The United States has announced that its government vessels would be no longer have to pay to sail through the Panama Canal, following heavy pressure from President Donald Trump. But Panama says that might not be true.

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Donald Trump administration appears to walk back shock Gaza plan

After international condemnation, US officials have begun to walk back president Donald Trump's suggestion that the United States should take ownership of the Gaza Strip and permanently resettle the Palestinians elsewhere.

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'The Seers': Sulaiman Addonia on his tale of an Eritrean refugee in London

Europe • 2:49 PM

An author who spent his early life living in a refugee camp in Sudan, his early teens in Saudi Arabia and then arrived in London as an underage unaccompanied refugee speaking no English, has told FRANCE 24 how he turned his life around, and how his books

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Protesters in cities across the US rally against Trump's policies

From the East Coast to the West, thousands across the US are rallying in protests against Trump. In a movement called "50 protests in 50 states," Wednesday saw demonstrations nationwide outside state Capitol buildings, and protesters are denouncing Trump

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The ninth art: Exploring France's love of 'la bande dessinée'

French people love comic books, known as bandes dessinées. That means that the "BD" industry is booming. Graphic novels are such an important part of French culture that there are several festivals around the country, including the prestigious Angoulême

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Bangladesh protesters raze buildings linked to ousted leader

Thousands of protesters in Bangladesh took out their anger at former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by burning her family's former residence to the ground on Wednesday. Hasina fled to India last autumn after being forced to resign, but recently called on h

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Turkey: Two years after earthquake, survivors still face loss and hardship

Thousands took to the streets of Antakya, Turkey in the early hours of Thursday morning. They were out in the cold to mark the 2 year anniversery of when a 7.8 magnitiude earthquake struck the area. The quake was the deadliest and most destructive in mor

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Three weeks into Trump's presidency: What can we make of his strategy

Only three weeks into Trump's presidency and a lot has happened so far. FRANCE 24's international affairs editor Angela Diffley tells us more.

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French parliament adopts 2025 budget after months of political turmoil

The French parliament on Thursday finally adopted the state's 2025 budget following a tumultuous months-long process that saw the previous government toppled and the current administration survive multiple no-confidence votes.

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Ivory Coast: artisanal weaving of loincloths under threat

In Ivory Coast, the weaving of loincloths used by the Baoule people is an age-old skill that requires years of apprenticeship. But today few young people are learning the techniques it takes to make the distinctive textiles as many member of the communit

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Niger's ruling military orders the Red Cross to leave the country immediately

Niger's ruling military has ordered the International Committee of the Red Cross to leave the country immediately. The junta hasn't given any reason for the decision but earlier this year said that the government was looking more closely at the supervisi

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United States aid freeze: Kenya's haiti mission under threat

Donald Trump's freeze on foreign aid could impact more than 13 millions dollars in funding that US had air marked for International Security Force to help fight armed gangs in the Caribbean Nation. FRANCE 24's correspondent Olivia Bizot has more.

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Swedish police say 'multiple nationalities' among victims of school mass shooting

Europe • 11:25 AM

Swedish law enforcement officials said there were numerous nationalities among the victims of Tuesday's shooting at an adult education centre in Orebro that left 11 people dead, including the suspected gunman, and dozens wounded. Police said the suspect

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United Nations says hundreds of women were raped in DR Congo

The people of Goma in North Kivu are still trying to come to terms with the fallout of the conflict in DR Congo so far. FRANCE 24's correspondent in Goma, Emmet Livingston has more.

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Italy says it freed Libyan officer because of errors in ICC warrant

Italy's government has defended its decision to release a Libyan suspect accused of war crimes. Giorgia Meolni's justice minister blamed the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant and said it was poorly written. The case of Osama Almasri Najim, he

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Middle East backlash after Trump proposal to 'take over' Gaza

Reaction has been swift to US President Donald Trump's suggestion that Washington "take over" the Gaza Strip, and resettle Gazans in neighbouring countries. In the Middle East there has been a predictable backlash… Emerald Maxwell takes a look.

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France hosts global AI summit as Chinese rivals disrupt tech sector

The Artificial Intelligence Action Summit kicks off in Paris with scientific and technical forums as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to position France at the centre of the AI boom. Also in this edition: China calls US President Donald Trump's latest tar

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French defence minister says first Mirage 2000 fighter jets delivered to Ukraine

France • 10:51 AM

The French air force has transferred the first of the promised Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine, Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Thursday. President Emmanuel Macron announced in June that France would transfer the aircraft to Ukraine and

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'Never in wildest dreams': Fourth-tier Breton club oust Nice in French Cup upset

Stade Briochin, a fourth-tier club from the Breton town of Saint-Brieuc, pulled off a huge upset in the French Cup on Wednesday by beating top-flight Nice 2-1 in a round that saw two other Ligue 1 clubs knocked out by lower-tier teams.

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Cultural venue occupied by refugees urges French government to find a solution

For nearly two months a cultural venue in Paris has been occupied by young refugees who are currently homeless. The Gaité Lyrique has closed its doors to the public in order to provide shelter to young migrants during the cold winter season. The venue is

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Sweden is mourning after the country's deadliest mass shooting

Flags flew at half mast at the royal palace in Stockholm, after a shooting at a community education centre in Orebro left 11 dead. The Prime Minister called it a dark day for all of Sweden, and was joined by the king and queen at a church service in hono

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Philippine vice president Duterte impeached over range of accusations

Philippine Vice President was impeached on Wednesday on a range of accusations that include plotting to assassinate the president, large-scale corruption and failing to strongly denounce China's aggressive actions against Filipino forces in the disputed

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Scientists' conference kicks off global AI summit in Paris

Thousands are expected for the event aiming to find common ground on a technology that has upset many business sectors in less than two years -- as well as to keep France and Europe on the map as credible contenders in the AI race. FRANCE 24's Technology

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Higher tariffs, plans for Gaza, USAID shutdown... What's Trump's strategy?

Thousands gathered in cities across the United States on Wednesday to protest the Trump administration's early actions, decrying everything from the president's immigration crackdown to his rollback of transgender rights and a proposal to forcibly transf

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Chasiv Yar’s last stand? Ukraine risks losing strategic hilltop town

Could Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine be on the verge of a major breakthrough? While most of their efforts are still focused on surrounding the town of Pokrovsk, they have progressed in recent weeks in Chasiv Yar. Using drones in the air and infantry o

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Tech experts debate threats, promise of AI ahead of global summit in Paris

France • 8:35 AM

Scientists began discussing the future impacts and threats of artificial intelligence (AI) in Paris on Thursday ahead of a global summit aimed at finding common ground on the rapidly evolving technology.

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Trump's USAID shutdown halts life-saving programmes, threatens global security

US President Donald Trump's 90-day freeze on US foreign aid and overhaul of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has halted critical humanitarian efforts, leaving global health workers stranded and life-saving programmes in limbo. The fall

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'Russians prefer to sit at negotiating table and deal with Trump directly without involving Ukraine'

Europe • 6:11 AM

Volodymyr Zelensky would now agree to direct talks with Vladimir Putin to end almost three years of war. His comments come amid high anticipation of talks to begin with Donald Trump who has pledged to end the fighting. All the while, the Kremlin calls Ze

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🔴 Live: Trump says Israel would hand over Gaza Strip after fighting, no US troops needed

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Israel would hand over the Gaza Strip to the United States after fighting was over and the Palestinian enclave's population was already resettled elsewhere, which he said meant no US troops would be needed on

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US government ships granted free Panama Canal passage after Trump threats

US government vessels will no longer pay fees to transit the Panama Canal, the State Department announced Wednesday. The move, following President Trump's pressure, is expected to save millions annually. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hinted at the deal

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January sets 'surprising' heat record, defying La Nina cooling expectations

Europe's climate monitor reported last month as the hottest January on record, with temperatures 1.75C above pre-industrial levels, extending a trend of record-breaking highs through 2023 and 2024. Climate scientists are debating additional factors that

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Pain, anger as Turkey's quake survivors mark two years since 'disaster of the century'

Two years after the deadliest and most destructive earthquake in modern Turkish history, hundreds of thousands of people remain displaced, many still living in containers as rebuilding efforts lag behind. Almost 200 people have been jailed, many for negl

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South Korea ministries block access to China's DeepSeek from military devices

Pacific Asia • 2:33 AM

South Korea has restricted Chinese AI startup DeepSeek from accessing work computers across defence and trade ministries, following a request from Seoul's data watchdog to clarify data management practices. The company, known for its AI chatbot R1 launch

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IOC chief says Italy 'ready' to host Winter Olympics as one-year countdown begins

Italy kicked off the one-year countdown to the Winter Olympics on Thursday with a series of events aimed at building excitement for the Games, which will be co-hosted by Milan and the Alpine town of Cortina d'Ampezzo.

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Will Paris summit help kickstart Europe's AI ambitions?

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, February 6: The international press are still largely headlining on US President Donald Trump's proposal to turn the ruins of Gaza into a luxury resort. An all-important AI summit begins in Paris, while French Olympic biathlete M

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Yesterday

Donald Trump bans transgender athletes from participating in women's sports

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports, citing the need to protect female athletes. The order, which could strip schools of federal funding for non-compliance, was signed at the White House am

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Haiti under siege: 'Just when we think situation has reached rock bottom, it deteriorates further'

More than $13 million in U.S. funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen under President Donald Trump's 90-day pause on foreign aid, the United Nations said on Tuesday. Powerful gangs, armed with weapon

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Rwandan FM contests Rwandan presence in DR Congo

In tonight's edition: The M23 launches a new offensive in DR Congo's South Kivu, days before the Rwandan and Congolese presidents are due to attend a crisis summit. Meanwhile, the Rwandan foreign minister speaks to FRANCE 24 and contests UN reports of a

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Five hurdles to Donald Trump's Gaza-takeover plan

US President Donald Trump put forward his proposal to "take over" and "own" Gaza on Tuesday but despite the US president's inflammatory rhetoric there are likely to be overwhelming roadblocks to his proposal. The idea aligns with other grandiose schemes

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France's 2025 budget finally set to become law as PM survives no-confidence vote

After running on an extension of the 2024 budget for more than a month, France is finally set to have a formal 2025 budget after Prime Minister François Bayrou forced the text through parliament without a vote but survived a vote of no-confidence over th

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France's Macron discusses Syria's future with new leader Al-Sharaa

French President Emmanuel Macron called Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday to discuss the future of Syria in the first exchange between the two leaders.

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This photo of Musk, Trump and Netanyahu is AI-generated

An AI-generated photo of Elon Musk, Donald Trump and Binyamin Netanyahu is making the rounds on social media, following the meeting between the Israeli and US leaders at the White House to discuss the war between Israel and Hamas. In other news, some cla

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M23’s unilateral ceasefire a 'ploy', DR Congo govt spokesman says

Africa • 7:47 PM

After attacking the eastern DR Congo city of Goma last week, the M23 rebel group unilaterally decreed a humanitarian ceasefire that was supposed to have been in force since Tuesday. Congolese government spokesman Patrick Muyaya on Wednesday denounced the

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How serious is he? Trump's plan for Gaza

Donald Trump has told the world in the company of a beaming Binyamin Netanyahu that "the US will take over the Gaza Strip". Should we take at face value what he's selling as a grand development scheme and what critics denounce as a quixotic pipe dream th

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French rugby star Ntamack suspended, will miss Six Nations clash with England

French star flyhalf Romain Ntamack will miss this weekend's Six Nations clash with England after his red card against Wales was upheld by a disciplinary committee on Wednesday. It was the first red card of his career.

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Argentina follows US with plans to quit World Health Organization

Argentina will pull out of the World Health Organization, President Javier Milei's office said Wednesday, saying the decision was motivated by "profound differences" with the UN agency. The South American nation has taken its cue from the US, which annou

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Trump resistance? A 1940s US sabotage manual goes viral

Since the inauguration of Donald Trump in January, tens of thousands of people have downloaded the “Simple Sabotage Field Manual”, a guide written by a US intelligence agent in 1944 to help the allied resistance during World War II. Its newfound populari

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'Majority' of Ukrainians want ceasefire with Russia, Zelensky's ex-spokesperson says

Europe • 3:40 PM

FRANCE 24 spoke to Iuliia Mendel, who was the spokesperson for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky from 2019 to 2021. She is the author of "The Fight of Our Lives: My Time with Zelenskyy, Ukraine's Battle for Democracy, and What It Means for the World

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300 prisoners of war freed in latest exchange between Russia and Ukraine

Europe • 2:59 PM

Russia and Ukraine engaged in a swap of 300 prisoners of war on Wednesday in the latest prisoner-of-war exchange between the two warring countries. The deal was brokered by the United Arab Emirates, which has been behind numerous other prisoner exchanges

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'Palestinian people have right to decide their future, enjoy dignified, liberated & sovereign state'

Palestinians view Donald Trump's vision to forcibly transfer hundreds of thousands of civilians out of the Gaza Strip and develop it as a tourist destination as ethnic cleansing. Countries throughout the Middle East and across the globe see the plan as a

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