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Video of celebrities slamming Kanye West is AI-generated

After Kanye West put for sale a T-shirt with a swastika design and following a series of anti-Semitic slurs on X, a viral video is going around where we see Jewish celebrities giving the rapper ‘the finger.’ We explain in this edition of Truth or Fake.

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Study finds Russian defence spending exceeds all of Europe combined

A new IISS study shows Russian defence spending exceeds all of Europe’s combined… adding weight to worries that Russia would be capable of attacking other parts of the continent. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wrapped up a two-day visit to Franc

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Trump's Gaza plan: will Arab allies push back?

Remember the run-up to Inauguration Day, when Donald Trump‘s envoy twisted arms to push a Gaza ceasefire over the line. How did it so quickly go to thisDonald Trump not only doubling down on his plan to forcibly deport the entire Palestinian population o

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Wildfire on remote French island threatens wildlife and research station

A wildfire burning for weeks on Amsterdam Island, part of France's Southern and Antarctic Lands, has so far destroyed 55 percent of the tiny territory in the southern Indian Ocean. A haven for biodiversity, it is also home to one of the world's two resea

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Putin and Trump agree to “visit each other’s nations”

The White House has confirmed what had been speculated for several hours: there has been a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. They have agreed to visit each other's nations. The US President will also conta

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Egypt President Abdel Fattah rejects Trump’s plan to displace Palestinians

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has decided not to travel to Washington for White House talks if U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza is part of the agenda, according to two Egyptian security sources. Trump's propo

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Trump says he and Putin have agreed to begin 'negotiations' on ending Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to start negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine immediately in an hour-and-a-half phone call Wednesday.

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"Ukraine NATO membership is not a ‘realistic’ outcome", says US Defense Secretary

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made his first trip to NATO in Brussels on Wednesday, as allies await to learn how much military and financial support Washington intends to provide to Ukraine's government. He stated that “the United States doesn’t beli

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Middle East tensions rise as ceasefire deal faces challenges

The situation in the Middle East continues to evolve. Both Israel and Hamas are renegotiating the ceasefire deal. Hamas announced on Monday that it was suspending the next hostage release, scheduled for Saturday. The Israeli Prime Minister responded by t

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France and Senegal in talks to arrange departure of French troops by end of 2025

Dakar and Paris are setting up a joint commission to arrange the departure of French troops from Senegal's territory by the end of the year, the foreign ministers of both countries said in a joint statement Wednesday. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomay

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Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv kills one, injures three

Five districts of Kyiv were struck by Russian drones and missiles on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday, killing at least one person and injuring three. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, this attack proves that Russia is not preparing f

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Trump's Gaza reconstruction plan completely 'unworkable, illegal and dangerous for region'

Behind US President Donald Trump’s vows to turn Gaza into a “Riviera of the Middle East” lies a plan to forcibly drive two million from their land, rights groups say, warning it could be a war crime under international law. For in-depth analysis and a de

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Jordan and Egypt reject Palestinians displacement and Trump’s plan

King Abdullah of Jordan has rejected Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians in the kingdom as part of a plan to 'take over Gaza' and begin a massive redevelopment of the enclave. This statement was made by the Jordanian king following a meeting wit

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Syria to have new government on March 1, foreign minister says

Syria will have a new government as of March 1, the country's interim foreign minister announced on Wednesday. Syria has been led by interim president Ahmed Al-Sharaa, the leader of former al Qaeda affiliate Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, since the group led a co

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Sci-Fi novelist Dmitry Glukhovsky on Russia's anti-West rhetoric

One of Russia’s leading critics has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how Moscow uses its criticism of the west to justify the poor living conditions of its people and the need for constant repression. Dmitry Glukhovsky, who has been sentenced in absentia to 8 a

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France Parliament considers a bill to address young violent offenders

French members of Parliament are debating a bill aimed at addressing young violent offenders. In recent years, a number of brutal attacks have been carried out by teenagers. A recent poll shows violent crime as the second highest priority for French vote

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Oscars’ frontrunner 'The Brutalist': A haunting tale of survival and identity

From Brady Corbet’s haunting “The Brutalist” about a Holocaust survivor in 1950s America to the raw and emotional “From Ground Zero”, an anthology capturing life under siege in Gaza, Eve Jackson and film critic Emma Jones take us through this week’s stan

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Netanyahu threatens ‘intense fighting’ if hostages are not freed by Saturday

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said Israel would resume "intense fighting" in Gaza if Hamas did not return hostages by Saturday noon, without specifying whether he was referring to all the captives held in the Palestinian enclave. Hamas has

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US Defense Secretary Hegseth makes first visit to NATO over US plans for Ukraine

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday made the first trip to NATO in Brussels, as the allies wait to learn how much military and financial support Washington intends to provide to Ukraine's government. FRANCE24 Journalist Dave Keating from Bruss

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Turkish textile industry's dependence on Syrians in crisis after Assad's regime fall

The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has sparked joy among the millions of Syrian refugees forced to seek refuge abroad during his brutal dictatorship. Now, thousands are returning to their homeland, leaving their jobs in textile factories in Tu

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The show goes on: India’s Maha Kumbh Mela draw millions on auspicious date

On today's show, we explain the significance of the Maha Kumbh Mela. The festival is still underway in northern India and has continued uninterrupted even after a deadly stampede. The Hindu festival is expected to attract an estimated 450 million people

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International non-governmental organizations are feeling USAID cuts effects

The Trump administration's sharp cuts to international aid are being felt far beyond US borders, with French NGOs facing significant shortfalls. Around 30 organizations in France, relying on USAID funding, are grappling with sudden budget cuts, forcing t

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Syria to have new government on March 1: foreign minister

Syria's foreign minister announced on Wednesday that a new government would take over next month from the interim cabinet formed following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, vowing that it would represent all Syrians in their diversity.

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India’s Maha Kumbh Mela continues to draw millions on auspicious date

Kumbh Mela is a massive religious gathering that attracts tens of millions of Hindu pilgrims and spiritual seekers from both India and around the world. The festival rotates between four major cities in India and each location is associated with a sacred

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Live: Resumption of Gaza war will 'allow the realisation' of Trump plan, Israel says

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday warned that the country would resume its war in Gaza if Hamas did not release Israeli hostages by Saturday, adding that the resumption of hostilities in the devastated Palestinian territory would allow t

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Ski resorts fight for future in the face of climate change

In 50 years, winter sports have transformed the mountains, bringing prosperity to local communities. But the French Alps are heating up twice as fast as the rest of the planet. At low and medium altitudes, the lack of snow is making skiing almost impossi

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Ukraine prepared to swap Russian territory in peace negotiations

Pressure from the United States has likely forced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to reverse his previous stance of not conceding any territory to Russia. On Tuesday, Zelensky stated that Kyiv would now be prepared to exchange Russian territory se

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Surgical castration: Madagascar tackles child sexual abuse head-on

In Madagascar, 673 rape cases involving minors were recorded in 2023. In January 2024 alone, at least 4 rapes were reported daily according to the Ministry of Justice ... figures that are likely underestimated. Madagascar is also one of the top 10 countr

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Widespread gang violence in Haiti: 'Overwhelming assault on childhood itself'

Amnesty International has just released a report detailing the harrowing plight of children amid widespread gang violence in war-torn Haiti. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Eve Irvine welcomes Rawya Rageh, Senior Crisis Adviso

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King Abdullah rebuffs Trump’s proposal to take in displaced Palestinians

Jordan's King Abdullah said he reiterated, during a meeting with President Donald Trump, his country's and the region's 'steadfast opposition' to the U.S. leader's plan to resettle millions of Palestinians out of Gaza. This came after President Trump pre

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Danish satiral petition offers to buy California in response to Trump

In response to President Donald Trump's attempts to purchase Greenland, more 200,000 Danes have signed a satirical petition to buy California. With its sunshine, Silicon Valley, and endless supply of avocados, the petition has caught the attention of tho

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Musk calls federal workers ‘unelected’, ‘unconstitutional’ branch of government

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who also heads US President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), spoke to the media to defend his efforts to slash government spending and reduce the US federal workforce. This comes as Trump signed a new execut

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Thai hostage freed by Hamas returns to his homeland

On Tuesday, February 11th, Thai farmhand Watchara Sriaoun was welcomed back at his hometown church after being released by Hamas. He was one of the captives freed in the latest round of prisoner-for-hostage exchanges in Gaza. He used to work in Israel, a

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Digital parenting: Priorities to consider on Safer Internet Day

February 11th marks Safer Internet Day – as its name suggests,the day is aimed at promoting a safer and more responsible digital world, especially for children and families. Elizabeth Milovidov from digitalparentingcoach.com tells us what risks children

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Rushdie’s ‘Satanic Verses’ hits Indian bookshelves after bureaucratic blunder

As Salman Rushdie’s stabbing trial in the US grabs international headlines, bookstores in the author’s native India are now selling “The Satanic Verses”, almost four decades after banning it. The ban was lifted not over freedom of speech concerns but due

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Russian missile strike on Kyiv kills at least one, sparks fires, Ukraine says

A Russian missile strike on Kyiv early Tuesday morning killed at least one civilian, injured three others, and sparked fires across the city, Ukrainian officials confirmed. The attack comes as prospects for renewed peace talks increase following Presiden

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Monty, a giant schnauzer, crowned America’s top dog at Westminster show

After failed attempts in the last two years, Monty, a giant schnauzer, won the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York Tuesday night. The five-year-old pet is bold, cocky and fun, according to his owner. “He always tries so hard, and we’re just

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Trump welcomes back teacher released by Russia, hints at diplomatic thaw

Marc Fogel, an American history teacher who was deemed wrongfully detained by Russia , has been released and returned to the U.S. with President Donald Trump suggesting the release could mark the beginning of a diplomatic thaw.

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'Welcome to Marseille': Indian PM Modi pays visit to France's second city

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, February 12: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Marseille in order to inaugurate his country's second consulate in France. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky gives an exclusive interview to The Guardian. A

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Rushdie's 'Satanic Verses' hits Indian bookshelves after four decades

As Salman Rushdie’s stabbing trial in the US grabs international headlines, in the celebrated author’s native India, bookstores are now selling “The Satanic Verses” four decades after India became the first country to ban the book. The ban was not lifted

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If Jordan took in more Palestinians, there would be 'security, economic, and political implications'

President Donald Trump is hosting Jordan’s King Abdullah II at the White House as he escalates pressure on the Arab nation to take in refugees from Gaza as part of his audacious plan to remake the Middle East. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspecti

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Trump welcomes back teacher released by Russia, hints at diplomatic thaw

The Kremlin on Wednesday said a Russian national was freed from a US jail in exchange for Moscow’s release of a detained American schoolteacher. The acknowledgment came hours after US President Donald Trump welcomed home Marc Fogel and said the release c

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AP reporter barred from White House over refusal to use 'Gulf of America'

The Associated Press said Tuesday that the White House barred its reporter from an event with US President Donald Trump after the news agency refused to adopt his executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America". The AP condemned the

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Macron and Modi tour Marseille as France and India push for geopolitical 'independence'

French President Emmanuel Macron continued his efforts to forge a closer relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday, inaugurating India's new consulate in Marseille on the Mediterranean coast. The two leaders are discussing a proposed

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Armed gangs might 'represent community' for children seeking out a 'sense of belonging'

As we commemorate the International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers, Amnesty International has just released a report detailing the harrowing plight of children amid widespread gang violence in war-torn Haiti. For in-depth analysis and a deeper per

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Mark Rutte: “NATO needs to do 'a lot more' on defence spending”

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday that he agrees with U.S. President Donald Trump on the need for more burden-sharing between America and its European allies in providing aid to Ukraine. This came during the NATO Defence Ministers meeti

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Yesterday

Fighting intensifies in DR Congo as M23 rebels move closer to Bukavu

Fighting erupts in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after a brief lull in the conflict and a call for a ceasefire by African leaders. Also, as the AI Action Summit wraps up Tuesday in Paris, we head to Sierra Leone in West Africa, where they've alrea

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Champions League: Real Madrid's Bellingham strikes late goal to leave Man City in tough spot

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham struck a last-gasp goal to give the Champions League holders a 3-2 victory over Manchester City in an edge-of-your-seat first leg of their knockout phase playoff on Tuesday at the Etihad Stadium.

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No, Politico and BBC News did not receive USAID funding

Viral posts on X, mainly shared by conservative users, make the misleading claim that media organisations like Politico received over 8 million dollars in USAID funds during the 2024 fiscal year. We explain in this edition of Truth or Fake.

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Ukraine prepared to swap Russian territory in peace negotiations, Zelensky says

Kyiv would be prepared to exchange Russian territory seized in its Kursk offensive last year in return for Ukrainian land under Russian control, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday. He also told the UK's Guardian newspaper that security guarantees

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Labour activist Kalpona Akter calls for 'living wage' for garment makers

With one of the longest and most complex supply chains, the fashion industry faces challenges in ensuring fair and ethical practices in the manufacturing process. As a major meeting on due diligence in the sector takes place at the OECD, Kalpona Akter, f

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Dembélé stars as ruthless PSG beat Brest in all-French Champions League playoff

Paris Saint-Germain seized control of their Champions League playoff with a commanding 3-0 first-leg win at domestic rivals Brest on Tuesday, driven by a brace from forward Ousmane Dembélé.

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Modi in the middle? Superpowers in the age of tech titans

Is it down to the Digital Age? Not only has the world become a smaller place but now, more and more power’s concentrated in fewer and fewer hands. Elon Musk’s offer to buy the parent company of ChatGPT from Sam Altman’s OpenAI is the latest example of a

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Steve Bannon pleads guilty in border wall funding fraud case, avoids jail time

US President Donald Trump's former advisor Steve Bannon pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a fraud charge connected to his campaign to raise money to build a wall on the US's southern border. Bannon had redirected hundreds of thousands of dollars from donors t

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France seeks to combat obesity: Government taxes sugary sodas

The French government is making a new effort to combat obesity by increasing the price of sugary drinks like Coca-Cola.

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US, UK do not sign Paris AI summit final statement

US Vice President JD Vance told Europeans on February 11 their 'massive' regulations on artificial intelligence could strangle the technology, and rejected content moderation as 'authoritarian censorship'. The United States and Britain did not sign up to

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Ceasefire at risk: Israel holds emergency cabinet meeting

An Israeli official says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the army to beef up troops in and around the Gaza Strip after Hamas threatened to call off a scheduled hostage release on Saturday. The official said Netanyahu also ordered officials

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74% of French say politicians are corrupt: Study show low trust in government

A new report commissioned by Sciences Po University reveals a mistrust of institutions, a feeling that those in power don't serve the people's interests, and fatigue with the current political system. France 24's Antonia Kerrigan tells us more.

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Station F: Emmanuel Macron arrives at Paris startup campus

Startups are gathering at Station F, campus in southeast Paris, founded by French telecoms billionaire Xavier Niel. France 24's Peter O'Brien tells us more.

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Ally or threat? Paris summit weighs AI's impact on democracy

Drawing world leaders, top tech executives and policymakers from across the globe – the AI summit in Paris aims to lay the groundwork on how to govern the budding sector. But during a roundtable discussion on how to use AI and uphold democratic principle

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