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Trump announces deployment of federal troops to Portland, Oregon to handle ‘domestic terrorists’

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he was authorizing the deployment of federal troops to Portland, Oregon, which he described as “under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists”. Portland is the latest city targeted by the Trum

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USA: Republicans cancel talks meant to avoid US government shutdown

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said President Donald Trump and the Republican Party are “marching the country” into a government shutdown over their refusal to meet with Democrats and strike a deal to save health care funding from cuts. This shu

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USA: Democrats says Trump is marching the country into a government shutdown

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said President Donald Trump and the Republican Party are “marching the country” into a government shutdown over their refusal to meet with Democrats and strike a deal to save health care funding from cuts. This shu

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US to revoke Colombian president's visa over comments at pro-Palestinian gathering

The United States said it would revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa after he took to New York's streets on Friday in a pro-Palestinian demonstration and urged US soldiers to disobey President Donald Trump's orders. Story by Shirli Sitbon.

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Musk, Thiel and Bannon named in Epstein schedules released by Democrats

Daily agendas belonging to Jeffrey Epstein and released by Congressional Democrats on Friday revealed the disgraced financier had plans to meet with Republican donors Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, as well as conservative commentator and former Trump aide St

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USA: Donald Trump 'witch hunt' allegations intensify

US President Donald Trump has gotten his wish: the Department of Justice has indicted James Comey. The former FBI director had long been on the president's enemies list, dating back to his involvement in the investigation into Russian interference during

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US revokes visa for Colombian President Petro over 'incendiary' comments

The State Department said it was revoking Colombian President Gustavo Petro's US visa "due to his reckless and incendiary actions" after he took to New York's streets on Friday in a pro-Palestinian demonstration and urged US soldiers to disobey the order

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Transactional loyalties: Netanyahu, Trump, and the war for power, influence & relevance

Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to cast himself as an international statesman. He crafts arguments in English and Hebrew, keenly aware that persuasion is a power unto itself. Then there's Donald Trump: unpredictable, even volatile, driven by a self-serving tran

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Friday, september 26, 2025

America's battle over free speech

This week FRANCE 24's media show Scoop looks at growing pressure in the United States on broadcasters and journalists. Disney briefly suspended comedian Jimmy Kimmel amid threats from the Trump-appointed head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC

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Living in hell: Brazil's domestic workers

Brazil employs more domestic workers than any other country in the world, with almost 6 million in total, according to official figures. Some 91 percent of these nannies, cooks and cleaners are women and 67 percent are Black. But the majority of these wo

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Netanyahu denies Gaza ‘genocide’ in speech Palestinians call ‘saturated with lies’

Facing international isolation and a walkout by UN delegates, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said his country "must finish the job" against Hamas in Gaza in a defiant speech at the UN General Assembly that a Palestinian official desc

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Trump signs executive order to hand TikTok over to his US allies

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday laying out his plan to sell Chinese-owned TikTok to US and other global investors, most of whom are his allies.

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Netanyahu rebukes West over Palestinian state, says Israel won't commit 'national suicide'

Amid jeers and a walkout by UN delegates, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday rebuked Western leaders for recognising a Palestinian state in a defiant speech at the UN General Assembly. Netanyahu said Israel "must finish the job" against

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Trump slaps 100 percent tariffs on drugs, trucks and 'kitchen cabinets'

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced steep tariffs on pharmaceuticals, heavy trucks, home fixtures and furniture, escalating his global trade war. The measures, effective October 1, mark Trump’s toughest trade action since April’s sweeping rec

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Ex-FBI boss James Comey indicted as Trump clamps down on political enemies

Former FBI chief James Comey, a vocal critic of Donald Trump, was indicted Thursday on two criminal counts as the US president pressed a legal offensive against political rivals. The move followed Trump’s public call for Attorney General Pam Bondi to act

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Thursday, september 25, 2025

Evangelical influence in European politics remains limited, expert says

We speak with André Gagné, Professor and Chair of the Department of Theological Studies at Concordia University in Montreal, about the rising influence of evangelicals in politics around the world. He says that the influence of evangelicals in European p

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'Escalatorgate': Trump accuses UN of 'triple sabotage'

In a lengthy 357-word diatribe online, US President Donald Trump blasted the UN for what he called "triple sabotage" during his address to the UN General Assembly, after an escalator, teleprompter and sound system malfunctions. His post has triggered a s

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Trump urges Turkey's Erdogan to stop buying Russian oil in White House meeting

US President Donald Trump on Thursday urged his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to stop buying Russian oil over the war in Ukraine as the two leaders met at the White House. Trump signalled willingness to revive Turkey’s suspended F-35 deal and

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Hamas will have no role in governing post-war Gaza, Abbas says in UN address

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas told world leaders at the UN on Thursday that Palestinians “reject” the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and vowed the group would have no role in Gaza’s future governance. He spoke via video to the General Assembly after the

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23 Colombian miners rescued after 43 hours trapped in gold mine

Twenty-three miners were rescued Wednesday after being trapped 43 hours in Colombia’s La Reliquia gold mine. The main entrance had collapsed Monday due to a “geomechanical failure.” Families welcomed the rescued workers with tears and applause.

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US: 1 detainee dead, 2 critically wounded in shooting at Dallas ICE facility

A shooter with a rifle opened fire from a nearby roof onto a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement location in Dallas, killing one detainee and wounding two others before taking his own life. Gunman wrote 'ANTI-ICE' on unused bullet.

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Wednesday, september 24, 2025

Trump calls escalator, other alleged tech malfunctions at the UN 'triple sabotage'

Following Tuesday's "Escalatorgate", in which US President Donald Trump faced an escalator malfunction and alleged sound system and teleprompter issues at the UN General Assembly, Trump announced on Wednesday that the Secret Service would be investigatin

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Shooter attacks ICE facility in Dallas, Texas, killing one detainee

The US Department of Homeland Security announced on Wednesday that a man with a rifle opened fire on a Dallas, Texas Immigration and Customs Enforcement location. This comes in the wake of increased border patrol measures, and a number of retaliatory att

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Global responsibility: From Ukraine to Mideast, Macron steps into void once filled by US presidents

Following FRANCE 24's wide-ranging interview with French President Emmanuel Macron in New York at the UN, François Picard welcomes our International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert and Time magazine’s veteran international correspondent Vivienne Walt

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Trump’s pro-Kyiv pivot raises stakes: Will EU release €200bn in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine?

Bart M. J. Szewczyk, Author, nonresident Senior Fellow at the German Marshall Fund and adjunct professor at Sciences Po, joins Genie Godula to break down Donald Trump’s latest rhetorical pivot on Russia. The US president’s recent remarks, suggesting Ukra

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Amid death spiral of war, militancy, and genocide, is two-state solution politically unattainable?

The collapse of the two‑state paradigm is not the failure of a single actor. The Israeli and Palestinian leaderships, Arab states, international mediators, Europe, the United States, and the United Nations all bear some level of responsibility for the vo

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'Deranged', 'staggering', 'incoherent': Papers react to Trump's UN speech

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 24: International papers react to US President Donald Trump's "deranged" UN speech. Also, Danish papers react to a drone incursion earlier this week, warning of a possible hybrid attack from Russia. Next, we take a loo

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Donald Trump’s complicated relationship with the United Nations

At his first UN address since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump boasted about ending seven wars and criticized the United Nations for failing to fulfill its potential, even mocking a broken escalator he encountered upon arrival. Trump

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Jimmy Kimmel returns to his late-night show after ABC lifts suspension

Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension that triggered a national discussion about freedom of speech and President Donald Trump's ability to police the words of journalists, commentators and even comics.

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'Stop Russia or face most destructive arms race ever,' Zelensky tells UN

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged world powers to help stop Russia's war in his country in a speech to the United Nations on Wednesday, warning of a dangerous arms race that he said the fighting was helping unleash. He called for global rules

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OpenAI announces five new AI data centres in addition to flagship Texas location

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, announced on Tuesday that it is building five new Stargate AI data centres around the US. The flagship location in Abilene, Texas is being constructed with the centre's environmental impact in mind, and is expected to creat

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Tuesday, september 23, 2025

Replay: Macron addresses UN General Assembly

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday warned against a "survival of the fittest" approach to international relations in his address to the UN General Assembly. Watch the full speech.

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Trump says Kyiv can win back 'all of Ukraine' in major shift

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Ukraine could win back all of its territory from Russia – and even go further – in a major pivot after meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

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Fact-checking Trump's claims of a link between Tylenol and autism

US President Donald Trump has made sweeping statements urging Americans not to use the over-the-counter painkiller acetaminophen (paracetamol) during pregnancy, saying it had links to autism. But he provided little scientific evidence to back this up. He

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Trump's would-be assassin tries to stab himself in neck after being found guilty

A man accused of trying to assassinate US President Donald Trump last year at his Florida golf course was on Tuesday found guilty on all counts. Ryan Routh tried to stab himself in the neck after the verdict was announced.

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'Time for the rest of the world to imagine a world and a path forward that is not centred on the US'

Two vastly different narratives are emerging at the UN: one of diplomatic coalition and political pragmatism, the other of unilateral posturing and paralysis. As the world addresses the plight of the Palestinian people and a path towards a viable future

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'Democrat garbage': Trump lashes out as suspended TV host Kimmel comes back on air

US President Donald Trump attacked comedian Jimmy Kimmel on Tuesday as the host’s late-night show returned from suspension, threatening broadcaster ABC while affiliates Nexstar and Sinclair said they would continue boycotting the program.

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'Going to hell’: Trump blasts Europe, UN in General Assembly speech

Donald #Trump sharply criticised #Europe and the #UN at the General Assembly on September 23, condemning open #borders and accusing the UN of inaction during his efforts to end #wars.

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'Saber-Rattling' in Caribbean: US drug war raises alarms over extrajudicial killings on high seas

Recent US military strikes on Venezuelan speedboats allegedly linked to drug cartels have sparked a wave of controversy. Dr. Nicholas Morgan, Senior Lecturer in Latin American Studies and Director of the Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at

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Donald Trump’s warning on Tylenol and autism sparks medical debate in the US

Donald Trump has advised pregnant women to avoid taking Tylenol, or paracetamol, claiming it can lead to autism. This statement contradicts the consensus among medical professionals, who maintain that there is not enough evidence to support any connectio

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US President Trump mocks UN on peace and migration in meandering UNGA speech

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed climate change as “the greatest con job” in the world during a meandering address to the United Nations General Assembly. He also claimed that the UN encourages illegal immigration and slammed it for failing

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ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel suspension, show will return Tuesday

Jimmy Kimmel's late night talk show, which was abruptly pulled from the air last week after the US government threatened broadcasters, will be back on Tuesday, Disney announced Monday.

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Trump pushes link between Tylenol use and autism despite no scientific evidence

US President Donald Trump on Monday urged pregnant women to 'tough it out' and shun Tylenol over an unproven link to autism, while also calling for major changes to childhood vaccines. Medical experts say the sweeping advice is unsupported by evidence an

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'Lack of political will': Anne Irfan on decades-long West inaction in recognising Palestinian state

"It’s striking that many of the states now recognizing Palestine have said for about 30 years that they support a two-state solution. Which begs the question: if you’ve supported it for so long, why has it taken this long to recognise one of those states

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Monday, september 22, 2025

White House rejects Maduro's call for talks as US naval buildup stirs tensions

The White House on Monday dismissed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's appeal for direct talks with Donald Trump, as Washington's show of force in the Caribbean drew both warnings of 'undeclared war' from Caracas and support from key opposition leader

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Jimmy Kimmel show to return to the air on Tuesday after Charlie Kirk comments

Late night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live" will return to its network lineup on Tuesday, Disney announced, six days after the show was suspended following threats by the Federal Communications Commission chairman after comments the host made about the assa

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West embraces 'democratic Palestine alongside Israel, to bring stability & security to both peoples'

In a historic first, several major Western states are now formally recognizing a Palestinian state at what Dr. Julie Norman describes as a "crucial moment," one in which symbolism and strategy are increasingly intertwined. An Associate Professor of Polit

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Charlie Kirk: Trump says he “hates opponents” at his funeral

Thousands of people gathered at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, to attend the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, where US President Donald Trump, along with figures from his administration and the MAGA movement, delivered speeches.

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Dominican Republic recovers 1,000 kilograms of cocaine from speedboat destroyed by US Navy

The Dominican Republic’s drug control agency said Sunday it had recovered 1,000 kilograms of cocaine from a speedboat destroyed by the US Navy as the Trump administration continues a controversial anti-narcotics mission in the Caribbean that has sunk thr

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Foreign journalists under pressure as Trump plans to slash visas

Foreign journalists are facing mounting pressure in the United States as the Trump administration prepares to slash correspondent visas and issues warnings seen as veiled threats, raising concerns among media groups about press freedom.

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Thousands rally in Brazil against amnesty for ex-president Bolsonaro

Thousands of Brazilians marched Sunday against moves by Congress to expand lawmakers’ immunity and advance amnesty measures that could benefit ex-president Jair Bolsonaro. Critics accuse the conservative-dominated legislature of shielding itself while ig

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Sunday, september 21, 2025

Trump hails Charlie Kirk as 'American hero' at memorial service

At the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, members of the Trump administration praised the assassinated conservative influencer, with the president referring to Kirk as a "martyr". The Turning Point USA founder's wife, Erika Kirk, said she forgives her hu

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Trump imposes $100,000 requirement on H-1B workers, restricting entry for Indian professionals

US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation requiring H-1B workers in specialty occupations to pay $100,000, restricting entry for Indian professionals and others in the US. Jennie Shin reports.

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Supporters mourn Charlie Kirk in Phoenix marches ahead of his funeral

Charlie Kirk supporters traveled from across the country to attend his memorial service in Glendale, a suburb of Phoenix and home to Kirk’s organization, Turning Point USA. Many members of the Trump administration are expected to attend the memorial. Dan

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Peru: Hundreds clash with police in Lima during protests over corruption and pension reforms

Hundreds of young demonstrators clashed with police in Lima on Saturday, September 21, as protests against President Dina Boluarte’s government turned violent. Daniel Quinlan reports.

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Heightened security ahead of UN Assembly as countries move to recognise Palestinian state

Ahead of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, the United States is taking security precautions in the aftermath of the assassination of far-right activist Charlie Kirk and as several countries are set to recognize the Palestinian state. Jessica Le M

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Trump to lead tributes as tens of thousands attend Charlie Kirk memorial service

US President Donald Trump and prominent members of his “MAGA” movement were paying tribute Sunday to Charlie Kirk at a stadium gathering in Arizona, praising the slain right-wing activist as a singular force whose work they must now advance. Kirk’s killi

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Trump urges US Justice Department to charge his prominent political enemies

US President Donald Trump publicly urged his Attorney General Pam Bondi to take action against his prominent political enemies, California Senator Adam Schiff and New York Attorney General Letitia James, who are both Democrats.

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Saturday, september 20, 2025

US TikTok will be mostly under American control, White House says

A deal to shift TikTok’s US operations away from Chinese control is nearing completion and would place the popular app under a board dominated by Americans, the White House said Saturday. US officials, including during Trump’s first term, have warned tha

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Venezuela accuses US of waging 'undeclared war' in strikes on alleged drug traffickers

Venezuela on Friday accused the United States of waging an “undeclared war” in the Caribbean after a series of US military strikes on boats that the Trump administration says are used in drug trafficking. Venezuela’s Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lop

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