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Israeli strikes kill two in Lebanon, Hezbollah chief says 'will not let anyone disarm' it

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said on Friday that it "will not let anyone disarm" it, despite pressure that the Iran-backed movement hand over its weapons. Earlier in the day, Lebanon's health ministry said Israeli air strikes killed two people in souther

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US will drop Ukraine ceasefire efforts if progress is not made soon, says Trump

The United States will walk away from efforts to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal after months of efforts have failed to bring an end to the fighting, unless there are clear signs of progress soon, US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco

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‘She kissed the ground .. & she liked it’ Space rides, Ukraine, Iran & What is a woman?

A week on from Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff’s meeting with Putin, Witkoff has been in Paris for transatlantic talks. We assess the state of play for peace talks. We look at the significance of US-Iran nuclear talks, the first major level of engag

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Killing fields, 50 years on: How the Khmer Rouge's legacy still divides Cambodia

On April 17,1975, a hardline Communist command led by Pol Pot swept into Phnom Penh and overthrew the US-backed military government of General Lon Nol. The Khmer Rouge went on to write the darkest chapter in Cambodia's history, committing one of the wors

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Italian PM Meloni's visit to Trump 'frankly useless' for EU: Senior MEP Benifei

We speak to the chair of the European Parliament's delegation for relations with the United States: Italian politician Brando Benifei. He recently led a group of MEPs to the US to meet members of the US Congress and other players in a bid to de-escalate

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Man from Pakistan's persecuted religious minority lynched by Karachi mob

A mob, which included many members from the anti-blasphemy political group Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), on Friday lynched a member of Pakistan's persecuted Ahmadiyya minority in the port city of Karachi. Hundreds of radical Islamists stormed the str

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There's a 'strange backsliding' on human rights: Council of Europe chief Berset

A crackdown on demonstrators in Turkey, the detention of the mayor of Istanbul and a clampdown on pro-EU protesters in Georgia – there is currently no shortage of challenges to the Council of Europe from its own members. Europe's largest and oldest inter

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'Careful dance between ideology and realpolitik: Meloni walking a tightrope between Europe and US'

US Vice President JD Vance met with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome ahead of celebrating Easter at the Vatican and a meeting with the pope's right-hand man. Meloni shares far-right views with Vance and President Donald Trump, whom she met i

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Nearly 200 students, journalists go on trial in Turkey over Istanbul protests

Nearly 200 people detained in a government crackdown on protests went on trial on Friday in Istanbul. Suspects include several students and journalists who were arrested while demonstrating against the March 19 detention and subsequent jailing of Ekrem I

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Is Israel's partition of Gaza a prelude to total control of the enclave?

The Israeli military is tightening its hold on the Gaza Strip, expanding buffer zones and security corridors and keeping border crossings closed. Since the end of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire on March 18, the partition of the Gaza Strip has accelerated, pe

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Togo's international fashion festival fights for a world without cancer

Togo's International Fashion Festival has chosen a topical theme for its twelfth edition: the fight against cancer. The issue may not appear glamorous, but the alarming rise in cancer rates makes it extremely relevant. Jacques Logoh, the festival's found

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🌟The Bright Side: Mongolian LGBTQ youth use art to fight for recognition

A growing number of Mongolian LGBTQ youth are challenging stereotypes and fighting for acceptance through media representation in the socially conservative country, where they are often forced to hide their identities from employers and colleagues, for f

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Gaza's treasures pulled from the wreckage

A new exhibition in Paris is shining a light on the rich cultural history of Gaza, with artwork and artefacts which tell the story of the Palestinian enclave's unique melting pot. Featuring classical sculpture, ancient mosaics and archaeological finds, t

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France: snowfalls wreak deadly havoc in the Alps

On Thursday, April 17, 2025, a series of avalanches struck the French Alps following an intense spring snowstorm, resulting in the death of a 27-year-old British man at the Val Thorens ski resort. Authorities closed the resort and issued avalanche warnin

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Moscow's next target? Heeding Estonia's call for more defence spending

The Baltic nation of Estonia has been calling for a significant boost in EU defence spending for years and is now seeing that call heeded. Sharing a 300-kilometre border with Russia, Estonia would be on the front lines in case of an invasion. Tallinn has

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Perrier at risk of losing its 'natural mineral water' label after new contaminations

Perrier faces trouble after pathogenic bacteria were found in 75cl bottles at its Vergèze factory, according to ARS documents. A production line was halted, and 300,000 bottles blocked, with possible destruction under consideration. The sparkling water c

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Bruised by Washington's chip controls, Nvidia turns to China

"I'm not worried about Jensen [Huang] at all," said US President Donald Trump, commenting on the Nvidia CEO's visit to Beijing. The trip was the latest twist in a tumultuous week for the US firm, which is the world's third most valuable company and top s

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Client left brain-dead after botched cryotherapy session in Paris

A client who was injured during a fatal cryotherapy session that earlier this week claimed the life of another woman is now brain-dead, the prosecutor's office said on Friday. An autopsy on the first victim showed she suffocated due to a lack of oxygen,

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JD Vance says he is 'optimistic' about Ukraine peace deal at Meloni meeting

US Vice President JD Vance on Friday met with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome to discuss tariffs and a ceasefire in Ukraine, ahead of celebrating Easter at the Vatican. Vance said he would discuss the ceasefire negotiations with Meloni, add

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Canadian debate overshadowed by Donald Trump

Canadians will head to the polls at the end of the month to elect a new parliament, following Thursday's second and final televised debate among party leaders. Topics included the cost of living, national sovereignty, and immigration. However, the spotli

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Thirsty giants: Big tech's data centres multiply in drought-hit Spain

In recent years, Spain has become a leading destination for tech giants to set up their data centres in Europe. Madrid even aims to become a "digital hub" on the continent, like Germany and the UK. But at what cost to the environment? To cool down their

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'The Trump whisperer': Papers react to Trump's meeting with Meloni

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, 18 April: Papers in Italy discuss Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's visit to the White House. Next, US President Donald Trump escalates his battle with Harvard University and academia in the United States. Also, rising chocolate and

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Meloni in the US: Beyond 'speculation' of an EU rift, Italy sets sights on a 'zero tariff' agreement

Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni struck an optimistic tone on a potential US-EU tariffs deal as the Italian prime minister launched a charm offensive at the White House. The two far-right leaders shared warm words, with Trump calling Meloni "fantastic." C

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High cost of cheap chocolate: Amid cocoa crisis, prices surge in mass-produced low-quality chocolate

Cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast, the world's biggest cocoa producer, are struggling as climate change and plant diseases have hurt harvests in recent years. As mass-produced chocolate prices surge in supermarkets and chain stores, our guest Chocolate Maker

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Autistic artist sets Guinness world record for largest art canvas in Abuja

An autistic artist has set a Guinness World Record for creating the largest art canvas in Abuja, showcasing talent and determination. The giant canvas, which was completed on the World autism awareness day, shows various faces representing a wide range o

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Ivory Coast: Social awareness through music amid FEMUA festival

The FEMUA music festival is in full swing, and beyond its vibrant musical performances, FEMUA serves as a platform for social awareness, engaging attendees in discussions and initiatives that promote civic responsibility and road safety. Clémence Waller

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Darfur: UN fears catastrophic situation as RSF claims Zamzam refugee camp

At least 57 civilians have been killed in clashes between Sudanese paramilitaries and the army in El-Fasher, Darfur. Civilians fear further violence as fighters close in on the city, including the Zamzam refugee camp, claimed by paramilitary forces. Jens

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'We aren't scared': Meet the Turkish students defying Erdogan

The first trials of those arrested during recent anti-government protests in Turkey are expected to open this Friday. The rallies were sparked by the arrest one month ago of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, seen as a key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erd

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Gaza: Civil defence reports 15 dead in two Israeli strikes, no ceasefire in sight

The Palestinian Civil Defence announced on Friday that 15 people, including 10 members of the same family, were killed in two Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. Israel has resumed intense strikes on Gaza, with ceasefire negotiations once again at a st

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Ukraine and US sign minerals 'memorandum' amid reconstruction talks

Ukraine and the US signed a "memorandum of intent" on Thursday to advance a deal granting Washington access to Kyiv’s natural resources and critical minerals, Ukraine said. The pact aims to foster an economic partnership and create a reconstruction fund,

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Easter: Chocolate eggs price surge amid lack of coca supplies

Cocoa prices are soaring, driven by supply chain disruptions and increased demand, posing challenges for Easter chocolate producers. As costs rise, some are turning to alternative ingredients or smaller-scale production to adapt.

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Pope Francis and JD Vance to celebrate Easter in Rome

Pope Francis, recovering from pneumonia, surprised Rome's Regina Coeli prison with a visit ahead of Easter, a key moment in Holy Week for the Vatican, marking a rare outing during his recovery. At the same time, US Vice President JD Vance is in Rome for

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A tale of 'two far-right leaders': Meloni and Trump's relationship with democracy in the 'grey zone'

Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni hit an optimistic note about a possible US-EU tariffs deal as the far-right Italian prime minister mounted a charm offensive at the White House. Casting herself as the only European who can de-escalate Trump's trade war, M

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Vatican begins Easter preparations with Pope Francis recovering

The Vatican began Holy Week with Pope Francis recovering and cardinals leading key services. At 88, he missed Holy Thursday Mass but reportedly planned to visit a Rome prison, honouring his tradition of commemorating Christ’s Last Supper with the less fo

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Trump escalates feud with Fed, threatens to fire Powell over rates

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday launched a series of attacks against Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, accusing the central bank chief of "playing politics" by not cutting interest rates, asserting he had the power to evict Powell from his job

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Europe gains seat at table as US pushes peace plan on Ukraine

As discussions about Ukraine took place in Paris between Emmanuel Macron and several American envoys, Europe also joined the negotiating table. Marco Rubio praised the European proposals, a positive sign according to our international editor Erin Ogunkey

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Russia strikes Ukraine’s Kharkiv as Rubio warns US could drop peace effort

Overnight Russian drone and missile attacks on the Ukrainian cities of Kharkiv and Sumy have killed at least two people and wounded dozens more, Ukrainian authorities said Friday. The strikes come as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US could “m

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'A step forward': France recognises historic injustice against Haiti, 'will Americans do the same'?

French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that historic injustice was imposed on Haiti when it was forced to pay a colossal indemnity to France in exchange for its independence 200 years ago. Macron also announced the creation of a joint French-Hait

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At least 74 killed in US strikes on Yemen fuel port, Houthis say

74 people have been killed and 171 wounded in a series of US air strikes on the key Yemeni fuel port of Ras Issa, the country's Houthi rebels said early Friday. It is one of the highest reported death tolls so far from US President Donald Trump's renewed

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European weapons in Sudan (2/5): A €50 million Emirati contract

From a Bulgarian factory to Sudanese militias, the FRANCE 24 Observers team reveals how European-made ammunition ended up on the Sudanese battlefield, despite a European Union embargo on sending weapons to this war-torn country. This second article in ou

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'Two hundred years on, 'the legacy of colonialism' remains firmly intact in Haiti and across Africa

As the global call for slavery reparations reaches a critical juncture, pressure mounts on former colonial powers to confront their historic wrongs. Amid this reckoning, French President Emmanuel Macron prepares to officially acknowledge France’s 200-yea

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Hamas rejects Israel's latest ceasefire proposal, calls for comprehensive deal

Hamas on Thursday rejected Israel's latest truce offer, demanding a "comprehensive" deal to end the 18-month war. The group's chief negotiator spoke after Gaza rescuers said Israeli strikes killed at least 40 people, mostly women and children, in renewed

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Scientists detect strong evidence of life on an alien planet

Scientists have detected potential evidence of life on K2-18b, a distant exoplanet. A Cambridge team using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope found molecules in its atmosphere that, on Earth, are produced by living organisms. This marks the second and mor

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US senator meets with wrongfully deported Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia

US Senator Chris Van Hollen said Thursday he had been able to meet with 29-year-old Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man wrongfully deported by the administration of US President Donald Trump. Van Hollen had earlier been refused access to the notorious

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Man Utd stun Lyon in nine-goal Europa League classic to reach semi finals

Manchester United rallied from 4-2 down in extra time to beat Lyon in a thrilling Europa League quarter-final on Thursday. Trailing by two with six minutes left, Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire struck late to complete a stunning comeback

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A cultural stroll through Paris with author David Foenkinos and actress Françoise Fabian

This week in Paris des Arts, we meet a bestselling author from the French literary scene: David Foenkinos. In his new book, "Tout le monde aime Clara" ("Everybody loves Clara"), he explores his favourite themes: the right to a second chance, the fear of

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US strikes kill dozens in Yemen port attack

Yemen's Huthi rebels said US strikes on a fuel port killed 74 people and wounded more than 170 on Friday, making it the deadliest attack of Washington's intensified month-long air campaign.

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Thursday, april 17, 2025

One million Haitian children face 'critical' food shortage, says UN

More than one million children in Haiti are suffering critical food shortages due to violence, displacement and limited aid access, UNICEF said Thursday. Nearly 2.9 million children – one in four – face severe food insecurity, per the global hunger monit

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Google holds illegal monopolies in online ad tech, US judge rules

Google illegally wielded monopoly power in the online ad technology market, a US judge ruled on Thursday, in a legal blow that could rattle the tech giant's revenue engine. It is one of two federal suits targeting Google that could ultimately see the com

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Ukraine, US sign 'memorandum of intent' on critical minerals deal

Ukraine and the US signed a "memorandum of intent" on Thursday to advance a deal granting Washington access to Kyiv’s natural resources and critical minerals, Ukraine said. The pact aims to foster an economic partnership and create a reconstruction fund,

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Ukraine, US sign 'memorandum of intent' on critical minerals deal

Ukraine and the US signed a "memorandum of intent" on Thursday to advance a deal granting Washington access to Kyiv’s natural resources and critical minerals, Ukraine said. The pact aims to foster an economic partnership and create a reconstruction fund,

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🔴 Ukraine, US sign 'memorandum of intent' on resources deal

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Sudan faces world's worst displacement crisis as country enters third year of war

Sudan on Tuesday marked two years of a war that has killed tens of thousands of people, displaced 13 million and triggered the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Meanwhile, violence continues in the city of El Fasher. At least 57 civilians have been kill

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Ukrainians see minerals deal as 'typical of Trump's gangster-style diplomacy', observer says

Trump on Thursday said he doesn't hold Zelenskyy "responsible" for Russia's invasion of his country but continued to criticize the Ukrainian leader. Trump added Thursday that a deal with Ukraine on extracting the war-wracked country's strategic minerals

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Trump says Fed Chair Jerome Powell's termination "cannot come fast enough"

US President Donald Trump has called for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to be fired, a day after the central bank chief delivered a stark warning about the effects of tariffs. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping is ending his Asian tour with a v

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TikTok trials its own take on X-style 'community notes' against misinformation

To add context to videos, social media behemoth TikTok has launched Footnotes: a crowd-sourced fact-checking feature similar to the "community notes" used by X and Meta. TikTok's version though, takes a different approach – complementing its professional

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Unusually heavy spring snow storm wreaks havoc in the Alps

Heavy snowfall killed at least one person on Thursday while another was severely injured in an avalanche as snow blanketed areas of Switzerland, Italy and France. The unusually heavy spring storm dumped more than a metre of snow in some areas, shutting s

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Haiti’s independence ransom: Macron offers ‘truth’, Haitians want reparations

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said a joint commission of French and Haitian historians would investigate the legacy of the “heavy price” Haiti was made to pay for its independence, two centuries after France extracted a crippling indemnity

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Steve Witkoff in Paris: Who's Trump's Mr Fix It?

Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump's Mr Fix it on Gaza, Ukraine and now Iran, is in Paris alongside Marco Rubio. Sticklers for protocol would normally insist that the US Secretary of State is the bill topper of this diplomatic tour … but these aren't normal tim

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'The goal for me is to make the West great again,' says Meloni at White House

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni meets with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday amid optimism that an EU-US trade deal could be worked out over the Republican's market-shaking tariffs. Meloni flattered the US leader in their meeting,

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