Baghdad gets a makeover: Iraqi capital undergoes major renovation
• 11 nov. 2025 11:01
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Since Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's government came to power three years ago following a serious political crisis, Iraq has been experiencing one of the calmest and most stable periods of the last two decades. The capital Baghdad is currently undergoing major renovation work. FRANCE 24's Marie-Charlotte Roupie reports, with Josh Vardey.
Israeli government targets second-most popular radio station
• 14:15
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Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, announced plans to close the publicly funded Army Radio to maintain the military’s “nonpartisan” character. The station’s chief, Tal Lev Ram, condemned the decision as a threat to press freedom, calling it a blow t
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Iranian women challenge driving restrictions on motorcycles
• 14:04
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In Iran, a growing number of women are challenging traditional norms by riding motorcycles, a practice historically reserved for men under police regulations. While women have been allowed to hold driver’s licenses for years, riding mopeds and motorcycle
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Israel opens key crossing into northern Gaza for humanitarian aid
• 10:11
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Israel said on Wednesday it had "permanently" opened the Zikim crossing into northern Gaza to allow entry for humanitarian aid supplies. The reopening of the entry point would provide a vital channel to get essential aid into the north, which has been pa
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Iran faces unprecedented water crisis
• 10:02
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Iran’s reservoirs have fallen to their lowest levels in 60 years, prompting authorities to reduce water pressure at night. Conditions have slightly improved as FRANCE 24's Saeed Azimi explains, with no cuts in the capital, but the situation remains serio
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Trump sends letter to Israeli president asking him to pardon Netanyahu
• 00:33
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Israeli President Issac Herzog on Wednesday said he received a letter from US President Donald Trump asking him to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on trial in three corruption cases. In the letter Trump wrote that the legal proceedings a
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