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EU announces 500-mn-euro plan to attract US researchers

France and the EU on Monday pledged hundreds of millions of euros in funding to attract US researchers after the Trump administration announced heavy cuts in grants for scientific research. Europe’s plan to lure scientists would “help essential research

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Music show: James BKS' introspective journey on 'See Us Rise'

In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with Franco-Cameroonian musician James BKS. He's gone from producing beats for some of the biggest stars like Snoop Dogg and will.i.am, to carving out a name for himself as a performer.

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Trump orders reopening of Alcatraz prison

President Donald Trump says he is directing his government to reopen and expand Alcatraz, the notorious former prison on a hard-to-reach California island off San Francisco that has been closed for more than 60 years.

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War in Sudan: 'People are having to eat charcoal or boiled leaves to survive'

The head of one of the main relief agencies trying to help the people of Sudan says the situation in the country is the worst it has ever been. She says the month of April has been the bloodiest for civilians in the conflict so far, with over 500 people

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US researchers look to relocate as Trump slashes funding

Ever since US President Donald Trump returned to the White House, funding for climate studies, research on AIDS and the history of segregation have been cancelled, resulting in the termination of thousands of US-based researchers and scientists.

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German AfD party sues after spy agency's 'right-wing extremist’ label

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party claims the "extremist" classification – made by the country's domestic intelligence agency last week; and subjecting it to greater surveillance – violates its constitutional right to criticise immigration

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German far-right party sues spy agency over ‘extremist’ label

The anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party on Monday sued the domestic intelligence service for classifying it as a right-wing extremist organization, a decision that subjects it to greater surveillance from authorities. The spy agency cons

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Trump's 'war' on science and environmental policy will 'delay inevitable transition and cost lives'

French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen are hosting a conference in Paris aimed at attracting US researchers ready to set their sights abroad because of President Donald Trump's policies. For in-depth analysis a

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Reporters without Borders smuggles Russian journalist critical of Ukraine war to France

A Russian reporter who has been critical of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine has arrived in France after being smuggled out of Russia by Reporters Without Borders. She faced up to 10 years in prison.

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Niger: Transforming plastic waste into school benches

In Niger's city of Agadez, an initiative aimed at tackling plastic waste has been set up. TaZolt Green, which employs 11 people, transforms plastic waste into school benches.

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A complex election impact: Pro-Trump victory in Romania, anti-Trump bump in Australia

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, May 5: Romania's "Trump fanboy" presidential candidate crushes his rivals in the first round of presidential elections. That victory comes despite an "anti-Trump bump" in elections in Australia, Canada and Singapore. Also: Billion

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Francis's popemobile converted into clinic for Gazan children

Before his death, Pope Francis donated one of his popemobiles to be converted into a children's clinic in war-torn Gaza, Catholic charity Caritas said on Monday.

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Cardinals prepare to elect next pope at conclave

Cardinals from all over the world are poised to elect a successor to Pope Francis at the conclave that begins Wednesday. There are currently 135 cardinals who are under age 80 and eligible to vote in the conclave, hailing from 71 different countries in t

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'Choose Europe for Science': France, EU look to attract US scientists to Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen were set on Monday to host a conference in Paris aimed at attracting US researchers ready to relocate because of President Donald Trump's policies. FRANCE 24's James André

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Houthi rebels say to impose aerial blockade on Israel

Yemen's Houthi rebels said late on Sunday they would impose a "comprehensive" aerial blockade on Israel by repeatedly targeting its airports, in response to Israel expanding its operations in Gaza. The Iran-aligned Houthis claimed responsibility for a mi

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Pakistan farmers worry after India suspends key water treaty

Farmers are voicing concern in Pakistan after India announced the suspension of a key water treaty with its neighbour. Relations between the two countries have deteriorated rapidly in recent weeks following a deadly attack on Indian-administered Kashmir.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial set to open in New York

Jury selection begins Monday in New York in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs on sex-trafficking and racketeering charges. Prosecutors allege he led a crime ring that forced victims into drug-fueled sex parties. Combs denies the charges, claiming all acts

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Warren Buffett to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

Legendary investor Warren Buffett says he will hand over control of his $1.2 trillion conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway to successor Greg Abel by the end of the year. Also in this edition: Donald Trump threatens 100% US tariffs on foreign-made films, and A

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Israel's Netanyahu vows response after Houthis' airport attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a tough response against the Houthis after Sunday's attack on the Ben Gurion airport. On social media platform X, Netanyahu said Israel would also respond to Iran, Houthis' main backer, at "a time and place

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Israel’s cabinet approves ‘conquest’ plan to recapture all of Gaza

Israel’s security cabinet has approved a military offensive that an official said would include the “conquest of the Gaza Strip” and moving the enclave’s remaining population to the south “for their protection”. The plan was unanimously approved by the m

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George Simion, the hard-right nationalist who wants to make Romania great again

He is a huge fan of US President Donald Trump, opposes military aid to Ukraine and wants to restore Romania to its 1940 borders, which would entail taking back territories in both Moldova and Ukraine. This is George Simion, the hard-right nationalist who

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Lille deny Marseille crucial win in Champions League race

Marseille and Lille played out a 1–1 draw in France's Ligue 1, keeping the Champions League race wide open.

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Catholic Church at crossroads as conclave looms

Some 133 Catholic cardinals will enter a conclave on Wednesday to elect a successor to Pope Francis, who died April 21 aged 88. The Church’s 1.4 billion members await the outcome, with debate over whether the next pope will continue Francis’ progressive

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EU announces €500 million package to woo scientists away from Trump's America

French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen held a conference in Paris Monday aimed at attracting US researchers. In her remarks, von der Leyen announced a two-year €500 million package to encourage American experts to r

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Trump orders reopening and expansion of notorious Alcatraz prison

President Donald Trump said Sunday he is directing the government to reopen and expand Alcatraz, the infamous former prison off San Francisco, closed since 1963. On Truth Social, he blamed "vicious, repeat offenders" for causing "misery and suffering" wh

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial opens in New York

Jury selection begins Monday in New York in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs on sex-trafficking and racketeering charges. Prosecutors allege he led a crime ring that forced victims into drug-fueled sex parties. Combs denies the charges, claiming all acts

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Putin says he hopes nuclear weapons will 'not be required' in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he hopes that nuclear weapons will not be required in Ukraine, in comments aired Sunday in a film by Russian state television about his quarter of a century in power. “There has been no need to use those (nuclear) we

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Hostages' families call Israeli plans to expand Gaza offensive 'death sentence' for captives

Israel's security cabinet approved the expansion of military operations in Gaza including the "conquest" of the Palestinian territory, an official said Monday, after the army called up tens of thousands of reservists for the offensive. FRANCE 24's Dougla

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In the Philippines, arrest of former president Duterte divides opinion

On March 11, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by Interpol on a warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) and transferred to The Hague in the Netherlands to stand trial. The former Philippine leader is accused of crimes a

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Macron calls US science policy under Trump a mistake

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called US science policies under President Donald Trump a mistake at a conference aimed at attracting US researchers to the EU. FRANCE 24's James André reports from Paris.

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Simion's first round win confirms rise of far right in Romania

Hard-right nationalist George Simion secured a decisive win Sunday in the first round of Romania’s presidential election redo which took place after last year’s vote was annulled. Simion’s win “confirms the rise of the far right in Romania”, FRANCE 24’s

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Nationalist George Simion wins Romania’s first round with help from TikTok, rural voters and Trump

Propelled by nationalist rhetoric, rural discontent and a viral TikTok strategy, far-right leader George Simion won almost 41% in the first round of Romania’s re-run presidential vote on Sunday, setting up a decisive run-off with a pro-EU candidate that

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Romanian nationalist and Trump fan George Simion wins first round of presidential vote

Far-right nationalist George Simion secured an emphatic win in the first round of Romania’s presidential election on Sunday, nearly complete electoral data showed, months after an annulled vote plunged the European Union and NATO member country into turm

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Romania's presidential vote has major implications for NATO

Romania is a major NATO military power, which is why a NATO-skeptic Romanian president could pose a problem for the military alliance. With hard-right nationalist George Simion set to secure a decisive win in Sunday's election, FRANCE 24's Leela Jacinto

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TikTok in the spotlight as far-right candidate leads Romania's presidential rerun

Ahead of Sunday’s rerun, Romanian authorities were keen to avoid a repeat of the November 2024 vote, which was annulled due to Russian interference on TikTok. But a balancing act between protecting freedom of expression and defending democracy against di

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Romania exit polls point to 'comfortable lead' for far right's George Simion

Eurosceptic George Simion appeared on course for victory in the first round of Romania's presidential election re-run on Sunday, exit polls showed, after a ballot seen as a test of the rise of Donald Trump-style nationalism in the European Union. FRANCE

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Musical Chairs Inside the White House Press Room

This week, President Trump signed an executive order entitled “Ending Taxpayer Subsidisation of Biased Media”, threatening to cut federal funding to NPR and PBS. Both organisations plan to challenge the move in court, while Trump has labelled them “radic

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🔴 Live: Romania's far-right candidate George Simion tops first round of presidential vote (exit poll)

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Harry Kane finally claims his first career title as Bayern Munich win 34th Bundesliga title

Bayern Munich have been confirmed as winners of their 34th Bundesliga title after their rivals Bayer Leverkusen drew 2-2 at Freiburg on Sunday. The success gave Harry Kane his first major trophy.

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Asked if he's required to uphold the Constitution, Trump responds: 'I don't know'

US President Donald Trump said during a wide-ranging interview that aired on Sunday that he does not know if he must uphold the US Constitution, the supreme law of the land. He also said he does not think military force will be needed to make Canada the

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Brazil police arrest 2 in foiled plot to bomb Lady Gaga’s packed beach concert

Brazilian police say they have arrested two people, one of them a teenager, suspected of planning out a bomb attack on Lady Gaga’s free, million-strong concert in Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana on Saturday night. Police said the suspects had recruited peopl

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High-stakes vote: Romania ‘caught between the Kremlin’, US and EU

Romania on Sunday is holding the first round of a presidential election rerun after late November’s vote was voided by the country’s Constitutional Court. FRANCE 24 International Affairs Editor Leela Jacinto brings you this analysis.

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Romania votes in presidential rerun after annulled election sparked political crisis

Eleven candidates are vying for the presidency in Romania as voters cast their ballots on Sunday in the first round of an election redo. Polls opened at 7am (0400 GMT) and will close at 9 pm (1800 GMT). Romania’s political landscape was shaken last year

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Airlines suspend flights to Tel Aviv after Houthis attacked Israeli airport

Several airlines have suspended flights to Tel Aviv after a missile launched by Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen struck Israel's Ben-Gurion International Airport. FRANCE 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.

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Romania could become ‘another Hungary’ if far-right candidate wins, expert says

As Romanians vote Sunday in the first round of a presidential election rerun, experts voice concern over the potential win of far-right candidate George Simion. “The worst possibility is for Romania to become another Hungary,” said Sorin Ionita, Presiden

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Former presidential candidate Calin Georgescu and Romania's annulled vote

Romanians returned to the polls on Sunday in a rerun of November's annulled presidential election that left the country in deep political turmoil. The Constitutional Court cancelled last year's vote after NATO critic Calin Georgescu won the first round,

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Live: Trump enthusiast George Simion tops first round of Romania’s presidential vote

Romania's far-right candidate George Simion, a fan of US President Donald Trump, was on course to secure a comfortable win in the first round of presidential elections, partial results showed Sunday, months after an annulled vote plunged the European Uni

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China's Xi Jinping to visit Russia on May 7-10, Kremlin says

Chinese President Xi Jinping will make an official visit to Russia from May 7-10 at President Vladimir Putin's invitation, the Kremlin said Sunday. The Chinese leader will participate in celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany.

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Ukraine calls for full ceasefire, rejects Russia's three-day truce proposal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed a three-day truce ordered by Russian leader Vladimir Putin as theatrics, but said Kyiv was ready for a full ceasefire.

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AS Monaco defeat AS Saint-Étienne and climb up to 2nd in Ligue 1

AS Monaco defeat AS Saint-Étienne (3-1) and climb up to 2nd in Ligue 1, taking over Olympique de Marseille.

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Staying behind: Olympic athletes seek asylum in Europe

Some athletes are applying for asylum in their host countries after the Olympic Games or elsewhere in Europe, citing often security reasons or desires to advance their sporting careers further. According to an investigation by the French newspaper l'Équi

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Gazans face starvation as Israel’s blockade enters third month

Food and drinking water are becoming extremely scarce in Gaza as supplies dwindle amid a continuous aid blockade by Israel. Hunger and malnutrition are on the rise with children particularly affected as Gazans face starvation.

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Israel calls up tens of thousands of reservists amid expanding Gaza offensive

Israel was issuing orders to call up tens of thousands of reservists ahead of an expanded offensive in Gaza, Israeli media reported Saturday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked truce mediator Qatar.

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'Higher' voter turnout in Romania's presidential election redo

A presidential election rerun kicked off Sunday in Romania at 7am with voters showing up in higher numbers than for last year's annulled election after a far right candidate won the first round. FRANCE 24's Maris Gerth-Niculescu reports from Bucharest.

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Israel promises retaliation against Iran, Yemen's Houthis over airport attack

Israeli police on Sunday reported an "impact" near the country's main international airport after the army said it had attempted to intercept a missile launched from Yemen. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed there would be a multi-phased res

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Abducted father of crypto-millionaire freed in French police raid

The father of a crypto-millionaire who was abducted in Paris on Thursday was freed by French police in a weekend raid, prosecutors said. The kidnappers chopped one of the father's fingers off, a source close to the investigation said, and had tried to fo

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Sudan's RSF paramilitaries launch first attack on de facto capital

The Sudanese army on Sunday said that paramilitaries struck Port Sudan on the Red Sea coast, in the first attack on the seat of the army-aligned government in the country's two-year war. Smoke was seen billowing from Port Sudan's airport but no casualtie

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Polls open in Romania for critical presidential election rerun

Polls opened in Romania on Sunday for a rerun following the annulment of last year's presidential election by a top court. The previous frontrunner and outspoken NATO critic Calin Georgescu has been barred from this election, with fellow far-right politi

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Romanian presidential election: Far-right candidate leads polls with 30 percent

Far-right candidate George Simion is leading the polls with an estimated 30 percent of votes in Romania’s presidential election rerun Sunday, FRANCE 24’s Maria Gerth-Niculescu said, adding that the candidate from the ruling coalition, Crin Antonescu, is

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Germany commemorates liberation of Ravensbrück concentration camp

Holocaust survivors called on the world to remember the crimes committed by the Nazis, while marking 80 years since the liberation of the Ravensbrück concentration camp. Lili Keller Rosenberg, a Jewish Frenchwoman who was deported to the camp as a child,

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