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Unfinished infrastructure, wasted public funds: Colombia's 'white elephants' exposed

• 下午6:06

In Colombia, an Instagram account called "White Elephant" exposes unfinished infrastructure (often referred to as “white elephants”), the waste of public funds and irregularities surrounding certain toll booths. The account visits the sites, then posts v

Pride in Uganda after Mamdani’s victory in the New York mayoral race

• 下午5:06

Ugandans in Kampala react to the election of Zohran Mamdani as New York’s new mayor. Born in Uganda and now the city’s first Muslim mayor, Mamdani’s victory sparks pride and hope – with many young people inspired by his progressive agenda and stance aga

Needs in Gaza remain "overwhelming" despite ceasefire

• 下午4:18

In Gaza, even if the bombs have stopped, daily life for Palestinians there is still filled with hardship. The World Food Programme says while aid deliveries have increased since a fragile ceasefire came into effect, the needs are still "overwhelming". On

What's on the agenda for COP30?

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With COP30 opening on November 10, what's on the agenda for world leaders? Aside from marking ten years since the Paris Agreement's ambitious targets - which the world is on track to miss -, the summit should also be looking into Brazilian President's am

World leaders meet for pre-COP30 talks on funding fight against climate change

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Ahead of the global climate summit starting on November 10, pre-talks are starting in Brazil. This preview has three issues on the agenda: efforts to transition to sustainable energy; why the 2015 Paris agreement targets haven't been met; and setting up

Nancy Pelosi, first woman US House speaker, to end storied career in Congress

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Nancy Pelosi, a towering figure in Congress over several decades, said Thursday she would not seek reelection in next year's midterm elections, bringing to a close her storied career as not only the first woman to serve as speaker of the House of Represe

How climate change is affecting our health, and what can be done about it

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Ahead of COP30, beginning November 6 in Belém, Brazil, experts say we are seeing unprecedented impacts of climate change on people's health. In light of this, some - including billionaire Bill Gates - are calling on world leaders to focus the climate tal

COP30 faces early challenge as world's biggest polluters won't be attending

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With COP30 opening on November 10, world leaders are already meeting for talks in Brazil to prepare the global climate summit. But those of the world's three biggest polluters - China, India and the United States - will not be attending. They'll be talki

Ta-Nehisi Coates: 'As a Black American, we get used to living under the weight of inequality'

• 下午1:49

One of the world's leading authors, known for his work on African Americans and White supremacy, has spoken to FRANCE 24 as his latest book "The Message" has been translated for the first time into French as "Le Message". Ta-Nehisi Coates is known worldw

US shutdown could cause cancellation of some domestic flights

• 上午11:50

The United States Government shutdown has lasted a record-breaking 35 days. Among the many consequences of the budget still not being passed is that some Air traffic controllers are calling out of work, buckling under forced overtime. If it continues, fl

World leaders gather in Brazil ahead of global climate summit

• 上午10:51

World leaders are gathering in Brazil for the COP30 climate conference. Meetings will take place on November 6 and 7, while the official program starts on November 10. Around 50 heads of state expected to attend, with one notable absence: US President Do

Mexico reacts to man groping President as complaint filed against him

• 上午10:43

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has filed a complaint against a man who groped and tried to kiss her as she greeted members of the public, a day after a video of the incident went viral. It happened in the capital's historic centre as Latin America'

Real concern over US tariffs is "whether Trump is overstepping his authority"

• 上午10:37

The US Supreme Court is examining the legality of US President Donald Trump's worldwide import taxes, which he justified by declaring the US's longstanding trade deficits a national emergency thanks to a 1977 trade act. But the real concern over this pol

Radical change? Mamdani wins New York as voters turn on Trump across US

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One year after a presidential election where Donald Trump swept swing states and secured majorities in both houses of the US Congress, a first test has produced a radically different result. 34-year-old Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani has blown past

Mexico's President Sheinbaum presses charges over being groped after video goes viral

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday she had filed a complaint against a man who groped her and tried to kiss her as she walked in a Mexico City street, calling for sexual harassment to be made a crime nationwide. Video of the incident q

FAA cancels thousands of flights amid strain from US government shutdown

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The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 major markets from Friday to maintain safety, as unpaid air traffic controllers face growing fatigue and staff shortages during the longest government shutdown on record.

Gold mining in Peru: The not-so-glittery side of your smartphone

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The COP30 climate summit will open on November 10 in Belem, a city in Brazil's Amazon, as the rainforest continues to be threatened by deforestation. One reason is the mining of gold – essential for smartphones and computers. Peru is South America's lead

US Supreme Court signals doubts over Trump’s sweeping tariff powers

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Several Supreme Court justices from both ideological wings voiced scepticism Wednesday over President Donald Trump’s claim that emergency powers allow him to impose vast global tariffs, raising the prospect of limits on one of his most aggressive uses of

The heavy toll of the US shutdown on low-income families in California

• 下午10:50

The US government shutdown is set to become the longest in history and its effects are starting to hit home for millions of Americans. One of the hardest-hit groups are low-income families who rely on food stamps. With funding frozen, many are left witho

NYC mayoral race: Musk blasts 'scam' ballots promoting Mamdani

• 下午9:52

Billionaire Trump ally Elon Musk has questioned the legitimacy of Zohran Mamdani's momentous win in the New York City mayoral race. He called the ballots a "scam" for putting rival candidate Andrew Cuomo's name lower down the list, with the names of Mamd

Replay: Zohran Mamdani announces his co-chairs in first press conference since election

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Rewatch as New York City's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani gives his first press conference since his victory in the election on November 4, where he announced his all-female team of co-chairs.

Solar-powered cooking gains popularity in Mexico

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In Mexico, a grassroots environmental initiative to use solar power to cook is increasing in popularity. Environmental activist Lorena Harp set up "Cocineras Solares", or Solar Cooks, in the state of Oaxaca. It promotes clean energy, health, and environm

Mamdani's historic election win: NYC's mayor-elect won't be 'face of Democratic Party' in 2026, 2028

• 下午4:04

Zohran Mamdani wasted little time as mayor-elect of New York City before making clear that he sees part of his new role as standing up to the president of the United States, who had threatened not only to defund the city if he won but also to arrest and

Two new governors bring hope for US moderate left ahead of midterms

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Zohran Mamdani's win in New York City wasn't the only victory for Democrats this early November. Left-wing women candidates also won in key governor races in Virginia and New Jersey, giving cause for optimism for the Democrats ahead of next year's midter

"Trump will point fingers at the Democrats" without questioning his policies

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Donald Trump delivered remarks amidst a historic shutdown and key wins for the Democrats in elections on November 4, whom he blames entirely for the economic deadlock. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle and Ian Reifowitz, SUNY Distinguished Professor of History at

Claudia Sheinbaum: Mexican president sexually assaulted in public

• 下午2:47

It happened on November 4, during a visit by the President in the streets of the capital, Mexico City.

Mamdani win is a "major setback for Donald Trump"

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Mamdani's success in New York City's mayoral election marks a rebuff for US President Donald Trump, despite the city's historic Democratic leaning. One of the reasons for his quick success can be explained by the ongoing US shutdown, which the US populat

Replay: US President Donald Trump delivers remarks after Democrats win key US elections

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Rewatch US President Donald Trump delivering remarks after Democrats win key US elections in New York city, Virginia and New Jersey amidst the country's longest shutdown.

Mamdani win a good night for the Democrats, "but still a lot to play for in the future"

• 下午1:55

There has been a tremendous wave of support for Zohran Mamdani as the democratic socialist was elected mayor of New York City. It's a win for the Democrats, but what lies ahead is unclear. Mamdani will have to find the funding to carry out on his promise

Kentucky: UPS cargo plane crashes, bursting into flames

• 上午11:10

The cargo aircraft was carrying around 38,000 gallons of fuel when it exploded, as fires are still burning in the area.

Virginia and New Jersey elect Democratic governors in rebuff for Trump

• 上午11:04

Voters in races across the United States backed Democrats in key elections, including in New York’s mayoral race and contests for governor in New Jersey and Virginia, rejecting President Donald Trump’s late and lightweight push for his preferred candidat

Zohran Mamdani supporters celebrate win in key mayoral race

• 上午10:59

Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York city in a key mayoral race for US politics on November 3. After the announcement, many New Yorkers gathered in front of his HQ to celebrate his victory. Mamdani's main campaign message was that question of aff

UPS plane crashes at Kentucky airport in the United States

• 上午10:19

A UPS Cargo plane crashed during take off in the evening of November 3, at the international airport in Louisville, Kentucky. At least seven people died in the crash, including all three aboard the aircraft, while around 11 others on the ground were inju

'The Mamdani era begins': Papers react to election of next New York mayor

• 上午10:18

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, November 5, 2025: First, Zohran Mamdani's election as the next mayor of New York is widely covered around the world. Next, Shein continues to make headlines in France as the online platform opens a physical store in the heart of

California voters take up Prop 50 in a push to boost Democrats in the midterms

• 上午10:17

Californian voters opted by 2 to 1 on November 4 to approve measures to redraw the electoral map. The move, called Proposition 50, will facilitate Democrats in picking up five more Congressional seats in next year's midterm elections. It's a form of gerr

Mamdani is "something to celebrate for the Democrats" despite underlying party division

• 上午10:14

Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York on November 4, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old, far-left state lawmaker, who promised to transform city government to restore power to the working class and fight back against a hostile Trump adm

Zohran Mamdani: Mayor-elect of New York City

• 上午9:14

Zoharan Mamdani’s triumph secures his place in history as New York’s first Muslim mayor, the first of South Asian descent and the first born in Africa. He will also become the city’s youngest leader in more than a century when he takes office on January

Dick Cheney, former US vice president, dies aged 84

• 上午9:14

Dick #Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarising vice presidents in U.S. history, has died at 84. He was the architect of the post-#911 "war on terror" and a leading advocate for the invasion of #Iraq.

California votes to redraw electoral districts to counter Trump's influence

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California voters overwhelmingly supported Proposition 50 on Tuesday, allowing the state to redraw its electoral districts in response to Republican gerrymandering. The decision, backed by Governor Gavin Newsom, could tilt the balance of power in the upc

US Government shutdown hits record 36th day as talks remain frozen

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The United States government shutdown reached its 36th day on Wednesday, marking the longest in history and leaving millions of Americans without vital services or pay, as President Donald Trump and congressional leaders remained deadlocked over health c

Democrats sweep key races in early test of Trump-era politics

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Democrats scored sweeping victories on Tuesday in the first major elections since Donald Trump’s return to the presidency, winning high-profile contests in New York, Virginia, and New Jersey. The results provided a much-needed morale boost for the party

Progressive Democrat Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race

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Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state lawmaker and democratic socialist, was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, becoming the city’s first Muslim and first South Asian mayor – and its youngest in more than a century. His victory marks a landmark tri

Trump renominates Musk ally and billionaire Jared Isaacman as NASA chief

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US President Donald Trump has renominated billionaire entrepreneur and astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, reversing his earlier decision to withdraw Isaacman’s nomination amid concerns about his political affiliations.Trump renominates billionaire an

UPS cargo jet crashes and explodes at Louisville airport, killing 9 people

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A UPS cargo plane bound for Honolulu crashed and exploded shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday, killing at least nine people and sending thick black smoke billowing across the city.

Mamdani takes on Trump as voters hope for political alternative

• 上午12:02

Mamdani's election is historic. The mayor-elect made his name in less than a year and was faced a Democratic party reluctant to endorse him. Now, he vows to make his win a sign that an alternative exists to Trump politics, and took on the US president du

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NYC mayoral race: Fact-checking false Republican claims about Zohran Mamdani

• 下午9:39

New Yorkers are choosing their new mayor, and 34-year-old Democratic Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani has built a momentous campaign that could see him become the first Muslim – and first millenial – mayor. But Mamdani's rise has come with consistent u

The legacy of Dick Cheney, polarizing US VP dead at 84

• 下午8:57

FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Ian Reifowitz, Distinguished Professor of History, SUNY-Empire State University, about the legacy of Dick Cheney on the international stage and in the Republican party. The hard-charging conservative who became one of th

Will the USA overthrow the president of Venezuela?

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On 2 September 2025, the United States bombed a Venezuelan vessel, killing 11 people. Since then, nine other attacks on boats in the Caribbean have occurred. While Washington frames this as part of the fight against “narcoterrorism,” some experts see a m

Food banks struggle as government shutdown enters 35th day

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As the US government shutdown enters its 35th day, food banks across the country are facing growing strain. With federal support delayed, many organizations are struggling to meet the rising demand from families relying on emergency food assistance. Volu

The political legacy of Dick Cheney, former US vice president

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Dick Cheney, the 46th vice president of the United States under President George W. Bush, died at 84. He was a central figure behind the 'war on terror' and the US invasion of Iraq. With a political career spanning five decades, he reshaped the role of t

Dick Cheney, former US VP dies, aged 84

• 下午4:56

Dick #Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarising vice presidents in U.S. history has died at 84. He was the architect of the post-#911 "war on terror" and a leading advocate for the invasion of #Iraq.

'Attention-grabbing charisma & magnetism': Is Mamdani setting stage for future of American politics?

• 下午4:53

New York City's voters are deciding the outcome of a generational and ideological divide that will resonate across the country as they choose the next mayor to run the nation's largest city. A victory for Zohran Mamdani would give the city its first Musl

'Big tent: Democrats must embrace NYC Muslim Democratic Socialist, farmer in midwest, techpreneurs'

• 下午4:06

New York City's voters are deciding the outcome of a generational and ideological divide that will resonate across the country as they choose the next mayor to run the nation's largest city. A victory for Zohran Mamdani would give the city its first Musl

Peru cuts ties with Mexico over asylum for ex-prime minister

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Peru has severed diplomatic relations with Mexico after learning that former prime minister Betssy Chávez, accused of helping ex-president Pedro Castillo attempt a coup in 2022, has taken refuge in the Mexican embassy in Lima. Peru’s foreign minister con

NY candidate Zohran Mamdani addresses the press on mayor election day

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Rewatch Zohran Mamdani’s address in New York on election day as he addresses journalist on Novembre 4, 2025. Zohran Mamdani is a 34-year-old progressive politician aiming to become New York City’s first Muslim mayor.

Dick Cheney, key figure in US war on terror, dies at 84

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Dick Cheney, George W. Bush’s powerful vice president and architect of US war policies in Iraq, has died at 84 from pneumonia and heart complications. Long a key Bush ally and former Secretary of Defense, he was both criticized as a Machiavellian figure

Zohran Mamdani: NYC's first Muslim mayor?

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In this edition of Entre Nous, we focus on what has shaped Zohran Mamdani, the frontrunner in the race to become the next mayor of New York. The 34-year-old Democratic Socialist's campaign has resonated with voters in the Big Apple, but what exactly abou

US: Zohran Mamdani set to become New York’s first Muslim mayor

• 下午1:51

It’s the day New Yorkers cast their ballots. Zohran Mamdani, only 34, is emerging as a charismatic figure in the city’s mayoral race. Representing the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, he’s campaigning on bold promises to tackle the high cost of

Former US vice president Dick Cheney, architect of 2003 Iraq invasion, dies at 84

• 上午11:42

Former US vice president Dick Cheney has died at age 84, his family announced on Tuesday. Cheney served as defence chief during the Persian Gulf War under president George H.W. Bush before returning to public life under president George W. Bush and becom

3 reasons why Zohran Mamdani could win New York’s mayoral race

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As New Yorkers cast their ballots, Zohran Mamdani stands out as the young, dynamic, and unapologetically progressive candidate energising voters with his bold agenda; tackling the cost of living, making childcare free, and raising taxes on the rich. His