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Russia says Ukraine has launched two more ATACMS missile strikes

Russia on Tuesday accused Ukraine of launching two more attacks on its territory using US-supplied ATACMS missiles in recent days, adding that it was preparing "retaliatory actions".

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How to counter obstetric and gynaecological violence against women

In this Science segment, we tell you more about obstetric and gynaecological violence, a form of violence against women that has remained hidden for a long time. However, in the privacy of a medical consultation or childbirth, many women say they have ex

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Investigation - Ukraine: Latin Americans on the front lines

Many Latin American fighters have joined Ukraine’s armed forces since Russia's invasion in February 2022. And many of them post about it on social media, especially on TikTok. While some of them appear satisfied with their experience, others are more cri

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Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request

A US judge on Monday dismissed the federal criminal case accusing Donald Trump of attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat after prosecutors moved to drop that prosecution and a second case against the president-elect, citing Justice Department po

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Germany's Merkel recalls Putin's 'power games' and contrasting US presidents in her memoirs

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel recalls Vladimir Putin's “power games” over the years, remembers contrasting meetings with Barack Obama and Donald Trump and says she asked herself whether she could have done more to prevent Brexit, in her memoirs

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French prosecutors seek up to 12-year terms for defendants in Pelicot mass rape trial

Prosecutors earlier this week requested a maximum 20-year jail term for Dominique Pelicot, who has been on trial with 49 other men for organising the rapes and sexual abuse of Gisele Pelicot, now his ex-wife. On Tuesday, prosecutors demanded sentences of

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Protests erupt after Turkey fires two pro-Kurdish mayors

Turkey is yet again cracking down on the Kurdish political movement. Only weeks after president Recep Tayyip Erdogan hinted at a new peace process with the banned militant group PKK, his government has ousted several democratically elected Kurdish mayors

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French mass rape trial prosecutors demand maximum sentence for Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband

A mammoth rape trial in France moved into a new phase Monday as prosecutors began to lay out the verdicts and punishments they want for dozens of men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot while she was drugged and rendered unconscious by her husband. FRANCE 2

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Opposed to Putin's war in Ukraine, Russians find exile in Thailand

Russians have been flocking to Thailand since the start of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as they can enter the Southeast Asian country without a tourist visa. Last year, more than half a million Russians visited Thailand, some 20 percent more

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Israel to decide on ceasefire as US says deal 'close'

Israel's security cabinet was due to meet Tuesday to vote on a proposed ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, an official said, while the White House voiced optimism that a deal was close. The United States, European Union and United Nations ha

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Israel expected to approve ceasefire with Hezbollah, Israeli official says

Israel looks set to approve a US plan for a ceasefire with Lebanon's Hezbollah on Tuesday, a senior Israeli official said, clearing the way for an end to the conflict that has killed thousands of people since it was ignited by the Gaza war 14 months ago.

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NATO and Ukraine hold talks over Russia's new hypersonic missile

Ambassadors from Ukraine and NATO's 32 members meet Tuesday in Brussels following Russia's strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro with a new hypersonic missile. Russian President Putin said the new missile strike responded to Ukraine's use of US and UK w

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Russia launches a 'record' 188 drones, hits 'critical infrastructure,' Ukraine says

Ukraine's air force said Tuesday it had shot down 76 Russian drones in 17 regions, while another 95 were either lost from their radars or downed by electronic jamming defensive systems in overnight attacks. The air force said infrastructure facilities we

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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says she will not seek a third term in 2026

Anne Hidalgo, the first woman to be elected mayor of Paris, said she wanted to announce her decision not to run for reelection early to allow for a smooth transition. She endorsed Senator Remi Feraud as her preferred successor.

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Angela Merkel shares insights on Russia policy, Putin in memoirs

Germany's ex-chancellor Angela Merkel reflected on her 16-year tenure in her memoir Freedom, released Tuesday, confronting criticisms of her policies on Russia and migration, which some argue left Germany overly dependent on Russian gas and fueled far-ri

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Beijing says it monitored US military flight over politically sensitive Taiwan Strait

Beijing had “organised naval and air forces to monitor and guard the trajectory of the US aircraft" that flew over the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, said a spokesman for China’s Eastern Theatre Air Force. The US Navy's 7th Fleet said in an earlier statement

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Israel's security cabinet has reservations about Lebanon ceasefire, France 24 reports

Israel’s security cabinet will meet Tuesday to consider a proposed ceasefire in the war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Jerusalem Noga Tarnopolsky reports. She says that some members of the cabinet are opposed to the truce.

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Pakistani police clash with thousands of Khan supporters, capital in lockdown

Pakistani police clashed with thousands of Imran Khan supporters as they marched to Islamabad Tuesday, demanding the ex-PM's release while defying tear gas and roadblocks. Khan, barred from February elections amid rigging allegations, faces multiple lega

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Live: Israeli military says hitting Hezbollah targets in Beirut on large scale

Waves of strikes pounded Hezbollah's south Beirut stronghold on Tuesday in the most intense raids on the Lebanese capital in two months of full-scale war with Israel. The raids come as the Israeli security cabinet is set to vote on whether to accept a US

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NATO and Ukraine hold talks over Russia's new hypersonic missile

Ambassadors from Ukraine and NATO's 32 members meet Tuesday in Brussels following Russia's strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro with a new hypersonic missile. Russian President Putin said the new missile strike responded to Ukraine's use of US and UK w

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Deadly clashes erupt as Imran Khan supporters breach lockdown in Pakistani capital

Four members of the security forces were killed as thousands marched on Islamabad Tuesday demanding the release of ex-prime minister Imran Khan, defying tear gas and roadblocks. Khan, barred from February elections amid rigging allegations, faces multipl

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US prosecutor drops election subversion, classified documents cases against Trump

Special Counsel Jack Smith on Monday moved to drop the federal election subversion and the mishandling of classified documents cases against President-elect Donald Trump. In his filings Smith said the cases should be dropped because of the long-standing

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Trump vows to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada

US President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, and 10% on Chinese imports in response to the fentanyl smuggling and immigration concerns. Posting on Truth Social, he pledged to sign executive orders

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Congo, Rwanda sign key agreement to advance peace process in eastern DRC

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, with Angola's mediation, signed a key peace document on Monday to address the conflict in eastern DRC. Despite ceasefire violations by the M23 militia, which has displaced thousands since 2021, diplomatic dial

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Award-winning photographer Shane Gross on the importance of saving the ocean

The winner of this year's prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year award has spoken to FRANCE 24 about his love for photography and his hope that his work will help protect the world's oceans and its ecosystems. He calls himself a marine conservatio

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Prosecutors seek up to 12-year terms for defendants in French mass rape trial

Prosecutors on Tuesday recommended sentences for those accused of participating in the rapes and sexual abuse of Gisele Pelicot -- abuse organised by her ex-husband Dominique Pelicot. Prosecutors on Monday requested he be given a maximum 20-year sentence

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Angela Merkel defends open-door migrant policy, ties with Russia in new memoir

Germany's former chancellor Angela Merkel reflects on her 16-year tenure in her memoir Freedom, released Tuesday in 30 languages. In the much-anticipated account, Merkel confronts criticisms of her policies on Russia and migration, which some argue left

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Yesterday

Education key to fighting child marriage, campaigner says

Every three seconds, a girl is forced into marriage, according to Unicef figures. Robbing children of agency and bodily autonomy, the practice also undermines their emotional, sexual and reproductive health. Dr Faith Mwangi-Powell, CEO of Girls Not Bride

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Who is the far-right populist and TikTok star now leading Romania's presidential race?

Calin Georgescu, a previously obscure far-right populist and Tiktok star, unexpectedly came in first place with 22.9 percent of the vote during the first round of Romania's presidential election on Sunday. An independent candidate, he has focused his cam

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Does Ukraine's Zelensky imprison his political opponents?

Some social media users are claiming that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is a "dictator" since he allegedly imprisons his political opponents. These claims are based on statements made by Tulsi Gabbard, who was recently designated as Donald Trump

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Thousands take to streets of Angolan capital Luanda in anti-government protest

Thousands of people have marched against the government in Angola, protesting against the high cost of food, poverty and other issues. It’s the first large demonstration since the contested general election in 2022.

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'Disillusioned Romanian voters have turned to the fringes', analyst says

After a far-right pro-Russia candidate secured a surprise lead in Romania's presidential election Monday, the eastern European NATO member is bracing for a high-stakes parliamentary vote on Sunday, amid fears it could bring about a strategic shift in the

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Special counsel moves to drop federal cases against Trump

Special Counsel Jack Smith on Monday moved to dismiss the federal cases against US President-elect Donald Trump -- including one for election subversion -- citing an official policy of not prosecuting a sitting president. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson repor

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Netanyahu credibility at low point as Israeli security cabinet poised to vote on Lebanon ceasefire

Israel's security cabinet was preparing to decide whether to accept a proposed ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah, an official said Monday, as the White House announced it believed a deal to end the fighting in Lebanon was "close". FRANCE 24's Noga Tarn

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French mass rape trial prosecutors demand maximum sentence for Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband

A mammoth rape trial in France moved into a new phase Monday as prosecutors began to lay out the verdicts and punishments they want for dozens of men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot while she was drugged and rendered unconscious by her husband. FRANCE 2

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What pressure? Netanyahu defies adversaries at home and abroad

Is it about the man or the nation? The International Criminal Court’s indictment of Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has sparked global debate, highlighting just how much Israel and its longest-serving leader have lost international sympathy sin

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US prosecutor drops election subversion, classified documents cases against Trump

Special Counsel Jack Smith on Monday moved to drop the federal election subversion and the mishandling of classified documents cases against President-elect Donald Trump. In his filings Smith said the cases should be dropped because of the long-standing

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Ukraine studies debris said to be from Russia's experimental ballistic missile

Ukraine has recovered what it says are fragments of the experimental ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead that Russia fired at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro earlier this month. Members of Ukraine’s SBU security service said investigator

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Music show: Kendrick Lamar drops surprise album 'GNX'

In this arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim tells us about the big album release of the week: rapper Kendrick Lamar's "GNX". The surprise record pays homage to the California hip-hop artist’s roots, with a heavy dose of West Coast rap. The album comes

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Genital mutilations: Kenyan families send their girls across border to evade prosecution

Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. In Kenya, 15 percent of girls have undergone female genital mutilation. Efforts to combat and criminalise the practice are growing, with stricter laws having been in place s

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Israel, Hezbollah at war; Lebanon caught in crossfire: Attacks could 'destroy centuries of heritage'

The war between Israel and Hezbollah continues to escalate, leaving Lebanon's most treasured archaeological sites in danger of getting caught in the crossfire and becoming another casualty of war. As heavy exchanges of fire continue unabated and battles

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'Wicked' and 'Gladiator' make gravity-defying theater debuts

The musical adaptation "Wicked" and action epic "Gladiator II" racked up a combined $270.2 million in global ticket sales over the weekend, a gift to cinemas heading into what may be a record-setting holiday season. The robust box office returns provided

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'Existential challenge': Plastic pollution treaty talks begin

A final round of talks on a treaty to end plastic pollution opened on Monday, with deep differences between nations emerging almost immediately. The meeting opened just hours after a chaotic end to the COP29 climate talks in Baku, which agreed to a boost

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Survivors, sniffing dogs join anti-mine march at Cambodia's Angkor Wat

Survivors and sniffing dogs joined hundreds of people at Cambodia's Angkor Wat on Sunday for a march against landmines after the US decision to send anti-personnel mines to Ukraine. Participants, including landmine victims and deminers, repeatedly chante

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The moving testimony of one woman who escaped femicide

Last year in France 134 women were killed by their current or former partners. Tackling the rate of femicide was one of Emmanuel Macron’s pledges when he came to power in 2017. Since then various measures have been put in place to bring that number down

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In election shock, Romanian far-right NATO critic set to contest presidential run-off

A hard-right critic of NATO who has praised Russia is set to face a centre-right opposition leader in a presidential election run-off in Romania that could undermine its pro-Western stance after a shock outcome in the first-round vote. The outcome was a

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Pro-Russia candidate leads Romanian polls, PM out of the race

A pro-Russia far-right candidate took a surprise lead Monday in Romania's presidential election, as the EU-leaning premier was knocked out of the race that will be decided in a December run off. The result is a political earthquake in the country of 19 m

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Menswear & couture collections 2024/25: New inclusive communication strategies

Luxury fashion is big business. To stay relevant, big luxury houses and independent labels alike know to constantly refresh their communication strategies. Celebrity endorsement still holds enormous sway, but the clothes themselves need to tell a story.

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Russia, Ukraine trade aerial strikes amid fears of escalation

Russia said Monday that it had shot down eight ballistic missiles fired by Ukraine, without saying where, while Russian attacks on Odesa and Kharkiv wounded more than 30, Kyiv said. Ukraine also targeted a Russian fuel depot in the latest wave of attacks

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'We need to reframe the language' on FGM as sexual assault, survivor Leyla Hussein says

A woman who was subjected as a child to Female Genital Mutilation has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the violence and torture she was forced to undergo. Leyla Hussein is a psychotherapist who now specialises in supporting survivors of sexual abuse. She grew u

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UAE arrests three Uzbek nationals as remains of murdered rabbi repatriated to Israel

United Arab Emirates authorities revealed on Monday the identities of the three suspects arrested for the murder of UAE-based Israeli-Moldovan rabbi Tzvi Kogan. All three suspects "are Uzbek nationals”, the interior ministry said. A plane carrying Kogan'

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Violence Against Women: Deadliest place for women is at home, UN report says

A UN report released on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women said that "almost 60 percent of all women who were intentionally killed in 2023" died at the hands of partners or family members. The report added that “the home

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'Glicked' dominates US box office

"Wicked" and "Gladiator II" dominated the US box office over the weekend, with "Wicked" expected to rake in $114 million. But first, Huawei's launch of its first flagship phone on Tuesday shows it's ready to cut ties with Western-backed systems. Plus, wi

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Vendée Globe: Swiss-German skipper living 'childhood dream'

FRANCE 24's Stuart Noval is joined live by Oliver Heer, Vendée Globe competitor and skipper on Tut gut' -- good for you -- boat. "it's a childhood dream," explains Heer, speaking from the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. But the skipper is also well aware o

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Israel moving towards a ceasefire deal in Lebanon

Lebanon's Hezbollah movement fired heavy rocket barrages at Israel on Sunday, after a powerful Israeli airstrike killed at least 29 people in Beirut the day before. Israel also struck Beirut's Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs, where intensified bomb

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Romania in shock after far-right populist enters presidential election's runoff

Romania's political landscape is reeling after a little-known, far-right populist secured the first round in the presidential election, electoral data showed Monday, going from an obscure candidate to beating the incumbent prime minister. Calin Georgescu

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French rape trial must 'change relations between men and women'

The trial in France of a man charged with enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his heavily-sedated wife has shaken French society and must fundamentally change relationships between men and women, a prosecutor said Monday. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland repo

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Violence against women: In Italy, a social cooperative helps victims rebuild their lives

The 25th November is the UN-designated International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. In the Campania region of the South of Italy, reintegrating the job market is a challenge for victims of domestic violence given the patriarchal cult

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French PM meets with far-right leader Le Pen as govt wobbles under budget pressures

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier met with far-right National Rally (RN) leader Marine Le Pen on Monday in an effort to forge a deal allowing approval of the government’s budget. Opposition parties have denounced the budget and the RN could join force

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Romania's far-right presidential candidate takes first round in shock poll, PM out

In a surprise outcome in the first round of Romania's presidential election, an obscure hard-right candidate, Calin Georgescu, came first with 22.9 percent of the vote while Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, favoured to win the poll, was knocked out of the

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