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Yemen's Houthis confirm death of prime minister and other officials in Israeli strike

The Iran-backed Houthis on Saturday confirmed that an Israeli airstrike killed the prime minister of the rebel-controlled government and several other ministers in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, on Thursday.

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Ukraine peace efforts on the EU Agenda while Russia's 'massive strike' kills 1, injures 29

Officials said an overnight Russian drone and missile strike on Kyiv killed at least 21 people, including four children, and injured dozens more. The attacks, which shook the capital into the early hours of Thursday, damaged buildings at 33 sites across

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US denies visas to Palestinian Authority leaders heading to UN General Assembly

The State Department said Friday that it would deny visas to members of the Palestinian Authority for next month’s UN General Assembly, including Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas. Under an agreement as the host of UN headquarters in New York

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Yemen's Houthis confirm death of their leader and several ministers in Israeli strike

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US deploying waships near Venezuela : Show of force raising tensions in the Caribbean

Tensions between the United States and Venezuela are escalating as a significant U.S. naval buildup unfolds in the Southern Caribbean and surrounding waters, which American officials say is intended to counter threats from Latin American drug cartels. Pr

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Ukrainian warship sunk by naval drone, killing 2 crew members

Russia announced that it had destroyed the Ukrainian Navy’s Simferopol, a medium reconnaissance ship, using a naval drone at the mouth of the River Danube. The Ukrainian Navy confirmed the incident, reporting casualties among the crew. Liza Kaminov tells

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Nearly half a million people displaced as monsoon floods hit Pakistan

Азиатско-Тихоокеанский регион • 09:21

Heavy monsoon rains swelled rivers in eastern Pakistan, displacing nearly 500,000 people and affecting 1.5 million, officials said Saturday. The latest spell of monsoon flooding has killed 30 people since the start of the week, provincial authorities sai

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In Burundi, young humorists spark laughter… and thought

In Burundi, laughter is becoming a powerful form of expression. Far from official discourse and tightly controlled media, a new generation of comedians is turning daily life.. and politics … into punchlines. From viral sketches on social media to live

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The grueling Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc: Filmmakers capture one of the hardest ultramarathons

Every summer, Tour de France viewers marvel at its acrobatic cameramen, balanced on the backs of motorcycles hurtling up mountain passes. They would be just as impressed if they saw the camera operators at work during the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc. Franc

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Israel declares Gaza City a "combat zone": Death toll surpasses 63,000

The Israeli military on Friday declared Gaza City a “dangerous combat zone” before a new offensive in the Palestinian enclave's largest city. Israel is moving forward with plans to seize Gaza City despite growing international pressure to end the nearly

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Palestinian factions hand over weapons from Beirut camps

On Friday, Palestinian factions in several Beirut refugee camps handed over their weapons to the Lebanese army, an official confirmed, as part of the government’s push to disarm non-state groups. The army has completed the collection of arms in a camp ne

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Inside the fight to save the Mediterranean Sea from plastic pollution

The Mediterranean is known as the most polluted sea on Earth, with the equivalent of 34,000 plastic bottles dumped into it every minute. This pollution is devastating for both human and marine life, as half of its species are found nowhere else on the pl

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Kpop demon hunters’ phenomenon : An animated action musical becomes Netflix’s most-watched film

Netflix announced that KPop Demon Hunters has surged to the top of its charts, becoming the platform’s most-watched movie ever with over 236 million views since its June release, surpassing Red Notice. The animated musical has turned into a global phenom

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US denies visas to Palestinian Authority leaders heading to UN General Assembly

The State Department said Friday that it would deny visas to members of the Palestinian Authority for next month’s UN General Assembly, prompting France to urge Washington to allow full Palestinian participation. Under an agreement as the host of UN head

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US denies visas to Palestinian Authority leaders heading to UN General Assembly

The State Department said Friday that it would deny visas to members of the Palestinian Authority for next month’s UN General Assembly, including Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas. Under an agreement as the host of UN headquarters in New York

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European offer to delay sanctions on Iran still 'on the table'

Britain, France, and Germany said their offer to extend the Iran nuclear deal and delay sanctions for 30 days “remains on the table”, said UK Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Friday. The three nations triggered on Thursday the “snapback” mechanism t

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The Bright Side: Istanbul’s ferries carry passengers and memories across continents

Gliding across the Bosphorus, Istanbul’s white ferries continue to connect the continents of Europe and Asia after nearly 200 years, carrying millions of passengers annually. Despite busy waters and competition from bridges and metro tunnels, they remain

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Israel declares Gaza City a 'dangerous combat zone' ahead of new offensive

The Israeli military on Friday declared Gaza City a “dangerous combat zone” before a new offensive in the Palestinian enclave's largest city. Israel is moving forward with plans to seize Gaza City despite growing international pressure to end the nearly

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Lawmaker shot dead in Lviv as Russia launches ‘massive’ strikes across Ukraine

Европа • 06:15

Russia launched a "massive" overnight attack on central and southeastern Ukraine, killing one and wounding 26, officials said Saturday. Hours later, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a former parliamentary speaker had been shot dead in Lviv.

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Leading Ukrainian 'statesman' and 'patriot' assassinated in western Ukraine

Европа • 00:41

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the “horrific murder” of Andriy Parubiy, 54, a leading figure in Ukraine’s pro-European protest movements who was shot and killed in Lviv on Saturday. A former speaker of parliament, Parubiy also previous

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Ukraine's military says it struck two Russian oil refineries overnight

On Saturday, the Ukrainian military reported overnight strikes on Russian oil refineries in Krasnodar and Syzran, with Kyiv recording multiple explosions and a fire at the Krasnodar facility, which produces three million tonnes of light petroleum product

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US appeals court rules most of Trump's tariffs illegal under federal law

A US appeals court found President Donald Trump exceeded his powers by invoking emergency authority to levy sweeping global tariffs, deeming most of them illegal but letting them stand until mid-October. Trump announced he would challenge the ruling at t

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Israel declares Gaza’s largest city a combat zone, death toll passes 63,000

As the military confirmed the resumption of fighting, health authorities reported that the death toll in Gaza has reached 63,025, with hospitals recording 59 new deaths in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, aid organisations and a church sheltering residents

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Red Cross says Israeli plan to evacuate residents of Gaza City is 'incomprehensible'

As the Israeli army intensified operations to seize Gaza City and relocate its inhabitants, the Red Cross warned that the dire lack of shelter, healthcare and nutrition meant that evacuating the population was "not only unfeasible but incomprehensible un

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US appeals court rules most of Trump's tariffs illegal under federal law

A US appeals court found President Donald Trump exceeded his powers by invoking emergency authority to levy sweeping global tariffs, deeming most of them illegal but letting them stand until mid-October. Trump announced he would challenge the ruling at t

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European offer to delay sanctions on Iran still 'on the table'

Britain, France, and Germany said their offer to extend the Iran nuclear deal and delay sanctions for 30 days “remains on the table”, said UK Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Friday. The three nations triggered on Thursday the “snapback” mechanism t

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Kenya exhumes 32 bodies as outcry grows over starvation cult deaths

In tonight's edition, 32 more bodies unearthed in Kenya reportedly linked to a doomsday cult that left over 400 followers dead two years ago. Also, Human Rights Watch accuses Mauritanian security forces of committing abuses against migrants, including

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Macron vows to serve out presidential mandate despite budget crisis

French President Emmanuel Macron said he would continue his mandate until the end of its term in 2027, despite a high-stakes confidence vote on September 8 that could bring down the government and plunge France into a new period of prolonged instability.

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Gaza famine, Trump's Wild West, France's implosion, Russia bombs Kyiv

In this edition of The World This Week: The UN has this week, for the first time, declared a state of famine in Gaza. The organisation says it's "engineered" and "manmade".

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Trump withdraws Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris

US President Donald Trump has terminated Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris, the former vice president and his rival in the 2024 election, officials said Friday. The move comes as Harris prepares to go on a book tour this fall to promote her acc

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Corruption scandal threatens Argentina’s right-wing President Milei and his influential sister

Protesters pelted Argentina’s President Javier Milei with stones on Wednesday after audio recordings leaked by the press suggest that Milei and his influential sister Karina were involved in embezzling public funds from the National Disability Agency. Pr

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Macron says France and Germany are determined to protect EU digital legislation

French President Emmanuel Macron said on August 29 that France and Germany were determined to preserve European legislation on digital issues, after US President Donald Trump criticised EU rules on digital services. France 24 Douglas Herbert tells us mor

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France and Germany pledge to ramp up pressure on Putin

The leaders of France and Germany pledged Friday to increase pressure on Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine, warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin shows no signs of ending the conflict. Both countries meanwhile decided to send additional air

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Thai prime minister removed by court, triggering power scramble

Thailand's Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on August 29 for an ethics violation, in another crushing blow to the Shinawatra political dynasty that triggered a flurry of deal-making aimed at filling the void.

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REPLAY - Macron and Merz hold 25th Franco-German Council of Ministers

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed on August 29 to serve out his term despite a political crisis over budget policies that on September 8 will see a confidence vote that could topple his prime minister.

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Major Russian strike on Kyiv sparks outrage among European leaders

The death toll in a major Russian missile and drone strike on the Ukrainian capital rose to 23, including four children, officials said on August 29, as U.S.-led efforts to end the three-year war remain stuck in apparent limbo.

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Paul McCartney's personal photographs on display in London

It’s been more than six decades since the rise of Beatlemania. Now, the discovery of some long-lost photos offers a behind-the-scenes look at the group’s early journey to superstardom. Photographs taken by Paul McCartney are on display at the Gagosian

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Israel says bodies of 2 hostages returned as military begins Gaza City offensive

Israel’s military said it suspended midday pauses to fighting, which had allowed food and aid supplies to enter from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Gaza’s largest city. It also said it had recovered the bodies of two hostages and vowed its military offensive would

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Trump seeks to scrap $5 billion in foreign aid

US President Donald Trump is seeking to claw back $5 billion in congressionally-approved funding for foreign aid programmes – a move that is likely to spur backlash from Democrats and increase the likelihood of a government shutdown.

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Is Modi snubbing Trump amid tariff spat?

Азиатско-Тихоокеанский регион • 14:45

In this edition of Access Asia, we explore how New Delhi is grappling with new 50 percent US tariffs taking effect. Will the souring relations between Narendra Modi and Donald Trump force India to rethink its ties with the United States and look further

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UN sanctions on Iran: Tehran blasts 30-day ultimatum by Europe

France, Britain and Germany have launched the process of triggering the “snapback mechanism,” which automatically reimposes all United Nations sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. The three countries say Iran has willfully violated the 2015 nuclea

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Palestinian director Scandar Copti's 'Happy Holidays': A bold portrait of life between two worlds

Культура • 14:08

In this episode of arts24, Eve Jackson sits down with Scandar Copti – a Palestinian filmmaker, Israeli citizen and one of the most original cinematic voices working today. His new film, "Happy Holidays", is set in the northern city of Haifa and unfolds i

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War in Ukraine: EU leaders slam Russia over Kyiv strike

Russia pounded Ukraine with deadly missile and drone strikes early on 28 August in a sweeping attack that the US special envoy on Ukraine said undermined President Donald Trump’s peace efforts. We discuss this with our correspondent in Berlin, Nick Holds

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EU leaders vow 'support' to Moldova in face of Russia

On August 27, the leaders of France, Germany and Poland expressed their support for Moldova’s bid to join the EU, denouncing Russian “lies” and “hybrid attacks” during a symbolic visit to the former Soviet republic bordering Ukraine. Our guest, Laurențiu

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Should we panic about plummeting birthrates?

Европа • 13:44

In a special edition marking the start of a new season, we dive into an issue increasingly alarming governments around the world: a global decline in birthrates. A recent joint study by UNFPA and YouGov — spanning 14 countries and covering 37 percent of

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits France amid political uncertainty

The German and the French government are scheduled to hold a joint cabinet meeting in Brégançon and Toulon on August 28 and 29.

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Inside Ghana's last 'witch camps'

In northern Ghana, hundreds of women accused of witchcraft are living in open-air prisons. Rejected by their families and communities, these women are forced to seek refuge in "witch camps", where living conditions are extremely difficult. NGOs and polit

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Nigeria bans exports of raw shea nuts used for cosmetic products to help grow its economy

Nigeria's government has banned the export of raw shea nuts, an essential raw material in many cosmetic products, in a bid to grow the country into a global supplier of refined shea butter and other skincare ingredients. France 24's Sam Olukoya tells us

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Official election campaigns kick off in Tanzania as main opposition leader remains in custody

The official campaign period has started for Tanzania's October general elections with incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan on August 28 introducing her party's parliamentary candidates and the main opposition leader remaining in custody. France 24's

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Africa: A campaign to replace the Mercator map and show the continent’s true size

The African Union supports a campaign to replace the centuries-old Mercator map, which underrepresents the continent, with the more accurate Equal Earth projection. Our guest, Fara Ndiaye, Deputy Executive Director of Speak Up Africa, explains why this m

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American dream over for Indians as US carries out mass deportations

Since returning to power in January, US President Donald Trump has pledged to deport tens of thousands of undocumented immigrants. Among them are 18,000 Indians who entered the country illegally. In February, the Trump administration sent the first group

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Peace efforts in limbo as Kyiv mourns 23 dead after Russian attack

The death toll in a major Russian missile and drone strike on the Ukrainian capital rose to 23, including four children, officials said on August 29, as US-led efforts to end the three-year war remain stuck in apparent limbo.

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Italy's Meloni 'disgusted' by porn website with doctored pictures of her, other prominent women

Европа • 10:49

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed fury on Friday over an adult website that published unauthorised pictures of women, including herself, amid a national outcry over online misogyny. Administrators of the site took it down Thursday following

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US ends tariff exemption for small packages shipped globally

The United States on August 29 ended tariff exemptions on small packages entering the country from abroad, in a move that has sparked concern among small businesses and warnings of consumer price hikes.

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UN food agency chief says women and children are starving in Gaza

The head of the UN food agency said on August 28 that it was 'very evident' during her visit to Gaza this week that there is not enough food in the Palestinian territory. She added that she spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the u

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Israel declares Gaza City a 'dangerous combat zone' ahead of new offensive

The Israeli military on Friday declared Gaza City a “dangerous combat zone” before a new offensive in the Palestinian enclave's largest city. Israel is moving forward with plans to seize Gaza City despite growing international pressure to end the nearly

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Russian missiles pound Ukraine, damage EU and British offices

Two missiles landed about 50 meters from an EU diplomatic mission in Kyiv, shattering the office's windows and doors but causing no injuries there. The EU summoned the Russian envoy in Brussels over the attack. France 24's Oliver Farry tells us more.

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War in Gaza live: Israel recovers bodies of two hostages as military begins Gaza City offensive

Israel’s military said Friday it was suspending the pauses during which it had been allowing food and other humanitarian aid to enter the famine-stricken Gaza City, saying it was in the “initial phases” of its planned offensive in the territory’s largest

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Mont Fuji: AI-generated video prepares Japan for its eruption

Japanese officials have released AI-generated videos simulating a potential violent eruption of the active volcano #MountFuji. While there are currently no signs of activity, experts warn that if an eruption occurs, ash could reach Tokyo within 1–2 hou

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An AI simulation of a Mount Fuji eruption is being used to prepare Tokyo for the worst

Mount Fuji hasn’t erupted since 1707. But for Volcanic Disaster Preparedness Day, Japanese officials have released computer- and AI-generated videos showing a simulation of a potential violent eruption of the active volcano.

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Fired CDC director Susan Monarez clashed with Kennedy on vaccine policy

CDC Director Susan Monarez was fired on August 27 after resisting changes to vaccine policy that were advanced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and that she believed contradicted scientific evidence, a close associate said on August 28.

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Thai court sacks PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra for ‘ethics violations’ over handling of border clash

Азиатско-Тихоокеанский регион • 08:49

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was dismissed Friday by the country's Constitutional Court over her handling of a border clash with neighbouring Cambodia. The court said Paetongtarn had violated ethics in what her critics viewed as an overly f

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The Bright Side: Malawi's sacred Mount Mulanje added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Африка • 08:40

The sacred Mount Mulanje in southern Malawi was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in July, a move that locals hope will promote eco-tourism while curbing illegal logging.

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33 Colombian soldiers freed after 'kidnapping' in guerrilla-held Amazon

Dozens of Colombian soldiers reportedly held against their will by villagers in an area of the Amazon known for its extensive drug crops were released Thursday, the country's Ombudsman's office said. Government forces continue to clash with armed groups

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