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Iran: Dams almost empty in Mashhad, home to 4 million people

• 2025年11月9日 下午4:23
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Water levels at the dam reservoirs supplying Iran’s north-eastern city of Mashhad have plunged below 3%, according to reports, as the country suffers from severe water shortages. Director of the United Nations University for Water, Environment and Health, Kaveh Madani, gives his insights on this critical drought in Iran.

BBC director resigns after row over Trump documentary edit
• 下午6:55
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The director general of Britain's BBC, Tim Davie, and the chief executive of news, Deborah Turness, have stepped down following criticism over bias at the corporation, including in the way it edited a speech by US President Donald Trump. 
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Debate over Carlson’s interview highlights internal conservative tensions regarding nationalism
• 下午5:29
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The Heritage Foundation, an influential conservative think tank, is in turmoil after its leader defended former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, who interviewed white nationalist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes on his popular online show. France24 Interna
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Iran: Dams almost empty in Mashhad, home to 4 million people
• 下午4:23
1 min
Water levels at the dam reservoirs supplying Iran’s north-eastern city of Mashhad have plunged below 3%, according to reports, as the country suffers from severe water shortages. Director of the United Nations University for Water, Environment and Health
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US shutdown hits 40th day, senators seeking breakthrough work through weekend
• 下午2:50
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The US government shutdown entered its 40th day Sunday with senators still deadlocked over a plan to reopen federal agencies. Disputes over health care subsidies stalled efforts to end a standoff that has halted paychecks, snarled air travel, and threate
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Iraq: Early parliament polls begin with security forces and displaced people able to vote today
• 下午2:23
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Members of Iraq’s security forces, along with internally displaced citizens, began voting in the parliamentary elections on Sunday - the sixth since the 2003 US-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein. Polls opened at 7 am for 1.3 million security perso
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France: Paris court to rule on Sarkozy's release
• 下午2:21
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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to learn the outcome of his appeal for release. Tomorrow, Monday, starting at 9:30 am, the Paris Court of Appeal will review the request submitted by his lawyers. What criteria will the court take into acco
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UK to send defence equipment to help Belgium combat drone disruptions
• 上午11:02
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The UK will send defence experts and equipment to Belgium to help it respond to drone sightings over military bases and airports, the head of the armed fores said on Sunday. Moscow has denied any connection to the incidents as European defence leaders ha
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Mali faces worsening jihadist violence amid fears of regional spillover
• 上午10:41
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Mali’s fuel shortage shows no signs of easing, leaving residents of the capital, Bamako, struggling to secure petrol for everyday needs. The crisis stems from a blockade of imports by the al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group JNIM, which aims to cripple the eco
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The week in pictures: New York elects Mayor Mamdani, Shein arrives in Paris and a baby hippo
• 上午10:28
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New York elected democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani its new mayor, Chinese e-commerce giant Shein faced suspension in France as it opened its first-ever physical store in Paris and a baby hippo made her debut appearance at Berlin zoo. FRANCE 24 takes a
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Italy: Hundreds of heritage sites at risk amid funding shortages
• 上午10:27
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Heritage preservation groups in Italy are raising the alarm — nearly 450 historic sites are reportedly at risk due to age and insufficient maintenance funding. Just days ago, a 13th-century tower collapsed in central Rome, killing one person and seriousl
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Zohran Mamdani makes history as New York City’s first South Asian mayor
• 上午10:23
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Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City’s next mayor marks a historic first for South Asians in the United States. His campaign - drawing on his family’s roots in India - emphasized returning power to the people, tackling socio-economic inequality, an
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Denmark leads the way with first large-scale e-methanol production
• 上午10:16
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With COP30 kicking off on Monday, world leaders are set to discuss new strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions - with a particular focus on the shipping industry. One potential solution is e-methanol, now being produced on a large scale for the fir
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Gaza's streets overwhelmed by waste causing a growing public heath crisis
• 上午10:14
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The October Peace Plan allowed those who had survived displacement from cities in Gaza to return home. In the heavily bombarded areas of Khan Younis and Gaza City, however, they now face a new challenge: a growing public health crisis caused by the colla
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Ukraine: Women are taking on roles that were done by men before the war
• 上午10:11
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As Ukraine is forced to send more and more soldiers to the frontline, women are taking on roles that were traditionally done by men. Daniel Quinlan reports.
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US Government shutdown hits 39th day
• 上午10:02
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Over 1,400 US flights were canceled Saturday after airlines cut traffic due to the federal government shutdown. Nearly 6,000 more were delayed, down from 7,000 on Friday, FlightAware reports. The FAA is reducing capacity at 40 busy airports as unpaid, fa
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Millions of Americans facing delay after court interrupts SNAP food stamp payments
• 上午10:00
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The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown, even though residents in some states already have received the funds. Ni
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South Africa recover from red card to outclass Les Bleus in Paris again
• 上午10:00
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On their return to Paris two years on from winning the World Cup, South Africa outclassed France 32-17 on Saturday night despite going a man down before half-time.
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Israel receives the remains of a soldier killed in Gaza in 2014
• 上午9:53
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Israel on Sunday confirmed it had received the remains of Hadar Goldin, a soldier killed in Gaza in 2014. The return of Goldin's remains marked the end of an 11-year effort by his family and closed a painful chapter in the country’s long conflict with Ha
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Bolivia’s President Paz sworn in with pledge to right economic woes
• 上午8:48
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Pro-business conservative Rodrigo Paz was sworn in as Bolivia’s new president on Saturday, ushering a new era after nearly 20 years of one-party rule. As he took office, Paz vowed that Bolivia would open up to the world after two decades of leftist rule
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Ten years after the Paris attacks, how trauma affects families across generations
• 上午8:39
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As France marks 10 years since the November 13 attacks, a new study is examining how trauma is still rippling through affected families and reshaping the lives of the next generation who were children when the violent attacks tore through Paris. 
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Philippines evacuates nearly a million as floodwaters rise and super typhoon nears
• 上午7:33
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The Philippines evacuated hundreds of thousands of people on Sunday as a super typhoon Fung-wong moved west towards the archipelago nation. The storm is set to bring wind and heavy rain to broad swathes of the country just one week after another typhoon,
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Philippines evacuates more than a million, at least two die as super typhoon nears
• 上午5:39
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The Philippines evacuated more than a million people on Sunday and at least two people died as super typhoon Fung-wong moved west towards the archipelago nation. The storm is set to bring wind and heavy rain to broad swathes of the country just one week
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Syrian president al-Sharaa arrives in US for landmark White House visit
• 上午5:25
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in the US on Ssturday where he is due to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House – the first such visit by a Syrian president since the country's independence in 1946. Ahead of al-Sharaa's visit the le
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Ukraine scrambles for energy as Russian attacks put power generation at 'zero'
• 上午3:41
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Ukraine faced power cuts of up to 16 hours across most regions on Sunday operators said, as the country scrambles to make repairs after massive Russian attacks targeted its energy infrastructure. The national energy provider said the attacks had put its
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Syrian president al-Sharaa arrives in US for landmark White House visit
• 上午12:45
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in the US on Ssturday where he is due to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House – the first such visit by a Syrian president since the country's independence in 1946. Ahead of al-Sharaa's visit the le
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Ukraine scrambles for energy as Russian attacks put power generation at 'zero'
• 上午12:44
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Ukraine faced power cuts of up to 16 hours across most regions on Sunday operators said, as the country scrambles to make repairs after massive Russian attacks targeted its energy infrastructure. The national energy provider said the attacks had put its
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Israeli army says Red Cross has received remains of hostage from Hamas in Gaza
• 上午12:38
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