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Philippines: Authorities look to tackle online child sex abuse

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippines has become the epicentre of online child sexual abuse. Clients, mostly Westerners, pay just a few dozen dollars to watch the live rape of a child. The perpetrators of these crimes are often family members – ac

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Greenland votes in key election as Trump wants to take control of the strategic island

Polls opened in Greenland for early parliamentary elections Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks control of the strategic Arctic island. According to Clovis Casali, France 24's journalist reporting from Nuuk, 'the people here in Greenland really

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Happily ever after? The risks and alllure of dark romance

On this edition of Entre Nous, we take a deep dive into reading. For France’s National Reading Day, Solange Mougin looks at children’s reading habits and how the #BookTok phenomenon is introducing teens to viral books, specifically romance and dark roman

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Philippine: Arrested ex-President Duterte to face legacy of thousands killed in drug crackdown

Philippine ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, who left a savage legacy from his deadly anti-drugs crackdown, was arrested on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity for the thousands killed in a war he waged against dr

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French fishermen 'talk' to dolphins to save them

For the first time ever, fishermen in the Bay of Biscay are testing new high tech fishing gear that "speak dolphin language" to warn them of danger. The aim : reduce bycatch, after tens of thousands of dolphins drowned in fishing nets in recent years. Co

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US politicians can't stand up to Trump, says French senator who went viral for 'Nero' comment

US politicians are unable to stand up to Donald Trump, French Senator Claude Malhuret said, after going viral for a speech in which he described Trump as presiding over "Nero's court" and billionaire top adviser Elon Musk as a "buffoon on ketamine". Repu

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Arrest of Columbia pro-Palestinian student leader marks ‘new era’ of campus politics

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, March 11: Reactions in the press after a US oil tanker and cargo ship collided in the North Sea. The Italian daily La Repubblica looks at the nefarious Greek port where the tanker was refuelling, a port know to have distributed Ru

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Fiery collision of fuel tanker and ship with toxic chemicals sparks environmental fears

Fires were still raging on Tuesday after a cargo ship laden with toxic chemicals slammed into a tanker carrying flammable jet fuel in the North Sea, triggering fears of an environmental disaster.

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Amid a widening rift with US, Canada's ruling party banking on highly-skilled technocrat Mark Carney

Former central banker Mark Carney has helped run two Group of Seven economies in crisis and is set to become Canada's next prime minister after the governing Liberal Party elected him its leader in a landside victory with 85.9% support. He will have to s

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Ukraine to present US with partial truce proposal during Saudi talks

Ukraine will present the United States on Tuesday with a plan for a partial ceasefire with Russia, hoping to restore support from its key benefactor, which under President Donald Trump has demanded concessions to end the three-year war.

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Ex-Philippine president Duterte arrested for crimes against humanity

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila's international airport Tuesday on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against humanity filed against him. FRANCE 24's Philip Sherwell reports fro

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Live: Ukraine launches ‘largest drone attack’ yet on Moscow ahead of peace talks with US

Ukraine launched a barrage of drones at Russia overnight, with those targeting Moscow the largest such attack in three years of war. Russia said 343 drones were downed over 10 regions and at least three people were killed. The offensive came as Ukrainian

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Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Tuesday on an ICC warrant alleging that he oversaw crimes against humanity linked to mass killings during his crackdown on drugs. Duterte is en route to the Hague, according to local media reports

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European and NATO countries convene in Paris for Ukraine security talks

Military and NATO leaders from 30 countries are meeting in Paris on Tuesday to discuss security assurances for Ukraine following a hoped-for ceasefire deal. The meeting aligns with efforts to enhance Europe's defenses and reduce reliance on the US during

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Ukraine to propose partial ceasefire at talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia

A Ukrainian delegation meeting top US diplomats in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday is set to propose a limited ceasefire plan involving the release of prisoners and the return of children from Russia, according to senior Ukrainian officials.

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Greenland votes in legislative elections, eyes independence amid US interest

Greenland votes Tuesday in pivotal elections that may set a path to independence, an objective supported by most residents. US President Trump's persistent bid to acquire the Arctic island has met mixed reactions among its 57,000 inhabitants, ranging fro

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Separatist militants hold more than 450 train passengers hostage in Pakistan

Armed militants held hundreds of train passengers hostage on Tuesday in an ongoing siege claimed by a separatist group behind rising violence in southwestern Pakistan. The attack was claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), which is fighting for inde

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FRANCE 24 exclusive report: Port Sudan, the ‘de-facto’ capital

As Sudan's brutal conflict drags on, doctors without borders and aid workers are working tirelessly to provide relief to victims of the world's biggest humanitarian crisis from the coastal city and now de facto capital – Port-Sudan. Bastien Renouil and M

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Market selloff: Nasdaq logs worst day since 2022 as Trump's tariffs spark recession fears

Wall Street stocks plummeted after Donald Trump refused to rule out the possibility of a recession resulting from his tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 89 points, the S&P 500 closed down 2.7 percent and the Nasdaq sank 4 percent, its bigg

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Trump behaving 'like Saddam Hussein’ towards Greenland, expert says

Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, will hold parliamentary elections on March 11 with independence a key campaign theme after US President Donald Trump said he wants control over the world's biggest island. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney spea

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Fact checking footage claiming to show deadly violence in Syria

In Syria, which is witnessing its deadliest violence since the toppling of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, gruelling images showing attacks and dead civilians have emerged. But there has also been plenty of images circulating online using misleading, out-of-co

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How dependent are Europe's militaries on the US?

European NATO countries are taking urgent steps to boost their armaments industries amid mounting concern about the strength of Washington's commitment to their security. FRANCE 24 spoke to Richard Aboulafia, managing director at consultancy AeroDynamic

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Federal decentralized system 'only workable solution' for Syria, analyst says

The worst violence to hit Syria since Bashar al-Assad's ouster poses a major threat to the transition, with mass killings of civilians throwing into doubt the new authorities' ability to govern. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks to Matt Broomfield from the Ro

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Ontario slaps 25% tax increase on electricity exports to US in response to Trump's trade war

Ontario's premier announced that effective Monday it is charging 25% more for electricity to 1.5 million American homes and businesses in response to Donald Trump's trade war. Ontario provides electricity to Minnesota, New York and Michigan. “I will not

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Polish PM Tusk cautions 'friends' against arrogance after Starlink spat

An extraordinary social media row erupted over the weekend between top U.S. and Polish officials over Starlink. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Poland's foreign minister Radoslaw Sikorski of "making things up" and suggested on Sunday he was u

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Zelensky, ahead of US talks, says Russia 'only reason' no peace in Ukraine

A Ukrainian delegation set to meet with America’s top diplomat in Saudi Arabia about ending the 3-year war with Russia will propose a ceasefire covering the Black Sea and long-range missile strikes, as well as the release of prisoners, two senior Ukraini

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Tanker hired by US military ablaze off UK after being hit by container ship

A cargo ship hit a tanker carrying jet fuel for the US military off eastern England on Monday, setting both vessels ablaze and releasing fuel into the North Sea. All 37 crew members aboard the vessels were safely evacuated, with one hospitalised. Video f

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Ukraine 'knows the value of peace better than anyone', former defense minister says

Volodymyr Zelensky and Marco Rubio arrived in Saudi Arabia ahead of ceasefire talks on Monday as Ukraine's proposal for a partial truce raised hopes of a breakthrough after three years of war. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks to Ukraine's former defense mini

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Can the new Syria keep it together? Massacres prompt fears of return to civil war

Three months on, could Syria slide back into civil war? In the Alawite bastion of ousted president Bashar al-Assad, the bloodiest week in years with attacks and revenge killings of civilians that the new masters of Damascus are scrambling to contain. Why

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Syria's government signs deal with Kurdish-led SDF forces in the northeast

The Syrian government reached a breakthrough deal with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that control the northeast of the country, the Syrian presidency said on Monday. The agreement would bring most of Syria under the control of the centra

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French lawmakers adopt bill to bring back village cafés

French lawmakers on Monday passed a bill intended to bring back cafés and bars to remote countryside areas, saying the measure will "bring French villages back to life". The legislation was adopted nearly unanimously by the French parliament, with 156 la

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Zelensky arrives in Saudi Arabia for crucial peace talks with US officials

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Saudi Arabia for crucial talks on ending the war with Russia. He is scheduled to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman before joining US and Ukrainian officials for negotiations on a peace

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Judge halts deportation of Columbia Univerity's Gaza protest leader Mahmoud Khalil

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil until a new hearing on Wednesday. Khalil, a Palestinian rights activist and a former Columbia University student, was arrested over the weekend in accordance with “President Trump’

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‘Treated like animals’: The migrants shunning Panama’s shelters

Since Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration, Panama has been flooded by migrants returning south, with more than 2,200 arriving in the country in February alone. The country has been housing some migrants in shelters located in the remote jungle of the

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Syria in mourning after mass killings in Alawite region

Just three months after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's régime in Syria, the new government, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, have drawn international condemnation for a four day spiral of violence in the regions of Latakia and Tartus. When a group of gunmen loyal

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Proof of life and Hamas propaganda: A brother's story of waiting in hope

Ilay David spoke with France 24's Gavin Lee about his brother, Evyatar David who has been held in captivity since October 7th 2023. Evyatar was recently the subject of a Hamas propaganda video. Produced by Gavin Lee, Luis Miguel Cabrera and Guillaume G

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Hundreds massacred in Syria, casting doubt on new government's ability to rule

More than 1,000 people, mostly Alawite civilians, have been killed by security forces in just a few days, throwing into question the ability of Syria's new government to maintain peace in a country still suffering the effects of more than a decade of civ

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Árný Margrét on wanting something bigger for her second album 'I Miss You, I Do'

This week we welcome Icelandic folk artist Árný Margrét who has just released her new album "I Miss You, I Do". Her award winning debut ("They Only Talk About The Weather") garnered rave reviews and fans across the world and led her to tour the US exten

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Syria 'duelling traumas: Until there's serious effort at transitional justice', unrest will continue

The sectarian violence in the Alawite heartland on Syria's Mediterranean coast poses a major threat to the new transitional governing authority. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Annette Young welcomes Dr. Aaron Y. Zelin, Gloria

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All crew rescued after cargo ship collides with oil tanker carrying jet fuel in North Sea

A cargo ship struck an oil tanker carrying jet fuel for the US military off the coast of Hull, England, on Monday, leaving both vessels on fire. Video footage aired by British broadcasters showed thick black smoke pouring from both ships. All 37 crew mem

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Syria: 'People are still living in fear' after mass killings in Alawite region

Syria's new authorities announced on Monday the end of an operation against loyalists of deposed president Bashar al-Assad, after nearly 1,000 civilians were killed in the worst violence since his overthrow. According to Dana Alboz, France 24 corresponde

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Paris-based artist Jessie Kanelos Weiner on the 'art of seeing'

A Parisian artist has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how artists need to use their art as a form of self-expression. Jessie Kanelos Weiner encourages people in her new book – “Thinking in Watercolor: A Daily Practice to Unlock Your Creativity & Discover Your

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PEN America on book banning: 'We're supposed to be a country that espouses freedom of expression'

Freedom of expression is a cherished right in the United States that is coming increasingly under attack at an alarming rate as conservative groups target schools and books to censor topics ranging from racism, LGBTQ+, sexuality and sexual violence. PEN

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Hundreds massacred in Syria, casting doubt on new government's ability to rule

More than 1,000 people, mostly Alawite civilians, have been killed by security forces in just a few days, throwing into question the ability of Syria's new government to maintain peace in a country still suffering the effects of more than a decade of civ

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France 24 in Greenland: The locals' anger towards Donald Trump as election approaches

Greenland's general election on Tuesday will be closely watched by the international community after US President Donald Trump repeatedly said he wants to purchase the semi-autonomous island from Denmark. Trump recently added that he would have it "one w

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Iran says won't negotiate under 'intimidation' as Trump ramps up pressure on nuclear program

Iran said Monday it would not negotiate under "intimidation", after US President Donald Trump sought to ratchet up pressure on Tehran by ending a sanctions waiver that had allowed Iraq to buy electricity from its Shiite neighbour. Iran's mission to the U

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Russia expels two British diplomats on suspicion of espionage

Russia's FSB security service said on Monday that it was expelling two alleged British spies who it said had provided false information to get diplomatic accreditation to enter the country. The move comes as Russia shifts the focus of its blame for the o

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Trump downplays recession fears as business leaders sound alarm

President Donald Trump says the US economy is “in transition” as his vacillating tariff policies and government downsizing spread chaos and confusion along manufacturing supply chains. Canada faces a trade war not just with the US but with China as well,

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Israel halts Gaza electricity supply ahead of new truce talks

Israel ordered an immediate halt to Gaza's electricity supply Sunday in an effort to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages, even as it prepared for fresh talks on the future of its truce with the Palestinian militants. Hamas described the electricity cu

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Forever pollution: Zwijndrecht, a Belgian town contaminated by PFAS

"The worst European hotspot for PFAS" is located in Belgium, in the small town of Zwijndrecht, near Antwerp. There, for 25 years, the American factory 3M manufactured perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), one of the oldest of substances that is highly toxic

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Russia advances in Ukraine's Sumy region as Kyiv struggles to hold seized areas of Kursk

Russia has captured territory in Ukraine's Sumy region for the first time since 2022 as Kyiv struggles to hold areas it seized last year in Russia's Kursk region. The Russian advances come as President Volodymyr Zelensky heads to Saudi Arabia on Monday a

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'Washington hopes that Kyiv changes its stance and gives in to Russia'

Ukrainian and US negotiators are set to meet in Saudi Arabia this week for peace talks on the Russia-Ukraine war. While the upcoming talks are an improvement from the results of the desastrous oval office meeting, there is still uncertainty about the out

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JD Vance's cousin reflects on his time fighting for Ukraine

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, March 10: The Canadian papers react to Mark Carney winning the Liberal leadership race, as he is set to become the country's next PM. Also, JD Vance's cousin gives an interview detailing his time on the frontline in Ukraine. Plus,

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Live: Rubio says hopeful US aid cutoff to Ukraine can be 'resolved' at Saudi talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday he hoped Washington's cutoff of military aid could be "resolved" during critical talks in Saudi Arabia aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine. "I think the notion of the pause in aid, broadly, is somethin

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N. Korea test-fires ballistic missiles as S. Korea begins annual military drills with US

South Korea's military on Monday said that North Korea detected "multiple unidentified ballistic missiles" from Hwanghae province into the West Sea. The event occured on the same day as Seoul and Washington began a major annual joint military drill known

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Who is Mark Carney, the next prime minister of Canada?

Mark Carney, a former central banker born in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, will succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister following a decisive victory in the Liberal Party leadership vote on Sunday.

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Argentina declares three-day mourning as flood death toll rises to at least 16

Argentina declared three days of national mourning following flash floods that claimed 16 lives in Bahia Blanca, where a year's rain fell within hours, inundating neighbourhoods. Two young girls, aged one and five, were tragically swept away in the disas

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Israeli negotiators head to Doha for fragile Gaza ceasefire talks

Israeli negotiators arrive in Doha, Qatar on Monday for a new round of talks on Gaza's fragile ceasefire after Israel cut power to Gaza Sunday night in a bid to pressure Hamas to release its hostages. Hamas has repeatedly called for immediate negotiation

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NATO arms imports doubled in past five years with 60% sourced from the US

European NATO countries have more than doubled their arms imports over five years, with 60 percent sourced from the US, a leading conflict think tank reported Monday. Ukraine emerged as the world's top arms importer while the US solidified its lead as th

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'Real peace talks should include the EU as they are providing more support to Ukraine than the US'

Ahead of talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is proposing an aerial and naval ceasefire with Russia. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Genie Godula welcomes Dr. Hanna Shelest, Security

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