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

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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

Kenya exhumes 32 bodies as outcry grows over starvation cult deaths

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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

Macron vows to serve out mandate to its end despite budget crisis

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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.

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

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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".

Trump withdraws Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris

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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

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

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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

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

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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

France and Germany pledge to ramp up pressure on Putin

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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

Thai prime minister removed by court, triggering power scramble

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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.

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

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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.

Major Russian strike on Kyiv sparks outrage among European leaders

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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.

Paul McCartney's personal photographs on display in London

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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

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

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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

Trump seeks to scrap $5 billion in foreign aid

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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.

Is Modi snubbing Trump amid tariff spat?

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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

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

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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

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

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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

War in Ukraine: EU leaders slam Russia over Kyiv strike

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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

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

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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

Should we panic about plummeting birthrates?

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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

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits France amid political uncertainty

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

Inside Ghana's last 'witch camps'

非洲 • 上午11:16

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

American dream over for Indians as US carries out mass deportations

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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

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

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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.

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

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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

US ends tariff exemption for small packages shipped globally

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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.

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

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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

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

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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

Russian missiles pound Ukraine, damage EU and British offices

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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.

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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.

Fired CDC director Susan Monarez clashed with Kennedy on vaccine policy

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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.

US: New Orleans marks 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

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Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina crashed into the Gulf Coast, New Orleans is set to commemorate the anniversary on August 29 with memorials, performances and a parade to honor those who were affected.

European nations move to impose a 'snapback' of Iran nuclear sanctions at UN

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France, Germany and the United Kingdom moved Thursday to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, further isolating Tehran after its atomic sites were repeatedly bombed during a 12-day war with Israel.

War in Ukraine: EU leaders outraged after Russian strikes on Kyiv

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European defense ministers are meeting in Copenhagen to discuss the war in Ukraine, the day after a Russian air assault on Kyiv killed 23 people and badly damaged a European diplomatic compound.France 24's Emmanuelle Chaze tells us more.

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

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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

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

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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.

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

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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

Liverpool and Manchester City draw Real in Champions League

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Both Liverpool and Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the league phase of the Champions League, while Tottenham and Newcastle must both play reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Bosnia calls vote to replace banned leader of Serb statelet Milorad Dodik

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Bosnia on Thursday called an early election in its autonomous Republika Srpska to replace outgoing president Milorad Dodik, who was stripped of his powers earlier this month after a court found he had flouted decisions made by the international peace env

Haute Couture seeks to save the planet, with Iris van Herpen leading the charge

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Raising awareness about the fragility of our oceans, our land and our Indigenous heritage is the challenge facing a new generation of couturiers. For autumn-winter 2025/26, Iris van Herpen has created a living dress, Imane Ayissi wants the Earth to regen

What the media got wrong about Hurricane Katrina

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This week, FRANCE 24's media show looks at Hurricane Katrina and the press. Print and broadcast media are running special coverage marking the 20th anniversary of the disaster. There are also at least eight new documentaries, including separate projects

Poland: F-16 jet crashes ahead of air show, killing pilot

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A Polish Air Force F-16 crashed on Thursday in Radom, central Poland, during preparations for an airshow. The pilot died in the accident.

Thai court sacks PM over Cambodia phone call row

亚太地区 • 上午12:32

Thailand's Constitutional Court sacked prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her cabinet on August 29 over her handling of the country's border row with Cambodia, throwing the kingdom into political turmoil.

UN votes to end its peacekeeping force in Lebanon next year after nearly 5 decades

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The UN Security Council voted unanimously on August 28 to terminate the UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon at the end of next year after nearly five decades, bowing to demands from the United States and its close ally Israel.

Grecanico: Ancient Greek language still spoken in southern Italy

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In Southern Italy, one of Europe’s oldest languages is on the verge of disappearing. Grecanico, a form of Ancient Greek still spoken in Calabria, has survived empires and centuries of neglect. Today, only a few hundred speakers remain – and the race to k

War in Gaza: 19 sick children arrive in Jordan for treatment

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A new group of sick children from Gaza has arrived on August 27 in Jordan for treatment, including 19 patients and 62 family members accompanying them. This is the 10th batch of child patients from Gaza to arrive for treatment in Jordan.

Could burning the US flag land you in jail?

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US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that seeks to prosecute, where possible, people caught burning the US flag. But according to a 1989 US Supreme Court ruling, flag burning is an expression protected under the First Amendment of the

'We're at the most dangerous moment for science in America', public health law expert says

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FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Lawrence Gostin, Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre on National and Global Health Law, about CDC Director Susan Monarez's firing by US President Donald Trump. He says that the latest development is "a very dan

Campaigners want to change world map to show Africa is bigger

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In tonight's edition: Africa says it's time the world sees it at the right size. The African Union has backed a campaign to replace the centuries-old Mercator map, which shrinks the continent, with the more accurate Equal Earth projection. Also, Tanzania

'It felt like the Israelis were choosing a target for the day and having fun', Gaza ICU doctor says

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FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Dr Travis Melin, anesthesiologist and ICU doctor, who has been working at Khan Younis' Nasser Hospital in the Gaza Strip. He says that evidence from gunshot wounds suggests that Israeli soldiers were deliberately aimi

PSG gets tough slate of Champions League opponents. Real Madrid going to Liverpool and Almaty

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Paris Saint-Germain was handed a tough start to the defense of its Champions League title when the draw was made Thursday with no opponent from any of the lower-ranked nations. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with sports journalist Ruben Slagter.

RFK Jr accuses US health agency of Covid 'misinformation' after chief's ouster

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US Health Secretary and vaccine sceptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. savaged the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in a Fox News interview Thursday, accusing the public health agency of suffering from a deep-rooted "malaise". The White House fire

Trump's latest stance on Russia 'has managed to produce some movement on the lines', expert says

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Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Alexandre Vautravers, Scientific Director at the Centre for Military History and Perspective in Geneva, says that Donald Trump's evolving stance on Russia 'has managed to produce some movement on the lines' in its war

To defend against Russian tanks, Finland and Poland consider restoring wetlands

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Finland and Poland are both considering rewetting dried out peatbogs to form defence barriers against a potential Russian ground invasion. Restoring these natural carbon sinks could also bring significant environmental benefits.

Iran says sanctions snapback to 'undermine' cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

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Iran said Thursday the decision by European powers to trigger a mechanism reimposing sanctions under a moribund 2015 nuclear deal would undermine Tehran's cooperation with the United Nations nuclear watchdog. FRANCE 24's Saeed Azimi reports from Tehran.

Deadly Russian attack kills 21 in Kyiv

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Russian missiles and drones ripped through apartment blocks in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early Thursday, killing at least 21 people, including four children, an attack that President Volodymyr Zelensky said showed Moscow's rejection of peace negotiation

Why the falling out? Trump-Modi relations strained as US doubles tariffs on India

亚太地区 • 下午6:13

What's the US doubling of tariffs on India really all about? The Trump administration insists it just wants India to stop buying, then reselling, discounted Russian crude oil to bypass sanctions over Ukraine. New Delhi's imports of crude have indeed soar