Rubio Stresses Need for U.S. Security Work With Greece on Migration and Terrorism
Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Greece for spending more on defense, while saying it needs to address “mass migration.”
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Iran threatens pre-emptive strikes as US questions who runs Tehran
Iran's army spokesman said Tehran's forces were prepared to strike first "should circumstances require it," while IRGC officials claimed tighter control of Hormuz, and Washington publicly pondered how much authority Pezeshkian and Araghchi actually wielded.
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Millions of Pakistanis get government fuel relief but some miss out
Pakistan has subsidised petrol for millions, but some economists caution that those most needing help are left out.
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From Mai 68 to 2026: France’s long student protests tradition
Students, parents and trade unions were demonstrating across France Tuesday, protesting what they say is under-investment in high schools. From Mai 68 to the CPE crisis in 2006, major French student and youth protests have pressured leaders and transformed national politics.
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Why Paramount-Warner merger has sparked fears about press freedom
Chairman's family ties to Trump and Israel raise questions over editorial independence at CNN and CBS.
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Russia-backed Mali junta retakes strategic town after separatists withdraw
The Malian army says it has entered the strategic northern city of Kidal, which was captured around five months ago by Tuareg separatists who announced their withdrawal earlier Tuesday as the military advanced – a symbolic boost to Mali's junta and its Russian backers. In late April, jihadists from Al-Qaeda-linked…
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Why American artist Mary Cassatt's legacy still resonates in France today
In this edition we're pleased to welcome back Lauren Jimerson to discuss the Mary Cassatt exhibit entitled "The Choice of Independence" that's currently showing at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris. Lauren is an art historian and author, specialising in modern art and women artists. She tells us why Cassatt was a key figure…
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South Sudan's road to elections remains uncertain
South Sudan's first general election is set for December 22. Insecurity, political tensions and failure to begin voter registration have raised doubts over whether the poll can be held credibly.
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China's evolving funeral practices: From traditional burials to cremation
This year, China released new rules for funeral practices. The government is putting an emphasis on affordable and environmentally friendly funeral services. It's part of a decades-long reform to promote cremation. But in a country where burials are deeply rooted in local traditions, how are these attempts to…
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South Korea signals military exemption cuts for athletes after Asian Games
South Korea signals cuts to military exemptions for gold medallists after backlash over athletes' Asian Games comments.
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'Great moral courage: The French thought they knew de Gaulle and suddenly realized they didn't'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Julian Jackson, British historian, author and, Emeritus Professor of Modern French History at Queen Mary University of London. His biography of General de Gaulle laid the foundation for France's two-part biopic "De Gaulle". And on the heels of this surprise box office hit,…
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Okinawa governor urges Japan action after US Marine arrested over killing
Growing anger after US Marine Devin Jacob Ballard was arrested on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39.
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Saudi Arabia beat UAE 2-0 to end 22-year wait for Arabian Gulf Cup crown
Goals from Hammam Al-Hammami and Firas al-Buraikan give the hosts their fourth Arabian Gulf Cup trophy.
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October 7: Former Israeli hostage speaks to France 24
“The terrorists pulled us out through the window. They handcuffed me and pushed us into a car that they had brought from Gaza.” Former Israeli hostage Shoshan Haran speaks to France 24.
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Madrid versus Latin America: Where is housing more affordable?
Homes cost more per square metre in Madrid than in several major Latin American cities, but lower wages in those cities can make renting even less affordable.
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Iran parliament votes to criminalise interviews with 'hostile' foreign media
The bill passed 174 to six despite cabinet opposition, carrying penalties of up to two years in prison, fines and flogging for Iranians who speak to outlets designated as hostile by the Intelligence Ministry. The bill has not yet become law and faces Guardian Council review.
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French parents join school protests to support and protect their children
Widespread protests swept across France on Tuesday over anger at the state of the country's school system. The police responded with tear gas and water canons when some on the fringes of the marches turned violent. Among the demonstrators were parents who came to march alongside their children to support their cause –…
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Three years on, October 7 massacre sites in Israel draw visitors seeking to remember
Three years after the October 7 attack, when Hamas militants killed at least 1,195 people in Israel – mostly civilians – the sites of the massacre near the Gaza border have become heavily visited memorials. They offer Israelis and Jews in the diaspora a place to honour those who were killed, as FRANCE 24’s Stéphane…
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Three years on, questions remain over what Netanyahu knew before October 7
As Israelis mark the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack, and with elections due later this month, one question keeps resurfacing: What did Benjamin Netanyahu know in the run-up to the attack? The Israeli prime minister has been accused of ignoring repeated warnings – an allegation he denies.
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China's Golden Week reveals cautious consumer spending despite travel surge
Chinese visitors are returning from trips after the 13-day Golden Week holiday. Their subdued spending has raised fresh questions about domestic demand in the world's second-largest economy.
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Devastation in Gaza: Three years of war reshape the enclave beyond recognition
Three years ago, the war between Israel and Hamas began. In Gaza, it has meant three years of bombardment that have dramatically transformed the Palestinian territory. Residents of the enclave try to survive the best they can, caught between hope for a better future and resignation.
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October 7, hour by hour: How the Hamas attack on Israel unfolded
On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a series of deadly attacks on Israeli towns and military sites near the Gaza border in a massive, coordinated assault. We look back, hour by hour, at how the events unfolded that day and how it has become known as the biggest massacre that the Jewish state has ever seen.
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French wine harvest set to hit historic low
With its wine industry hit by a swathe of summer heatwaves, France is set to see this year's harvest hit a historic low.
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Summer heatwaves, reduction in cultivated areas cause historic low French wine harvest
With its wine industry hit by a swathe of summer heatwaves, France is set to see this year's harvest hit a historic low. The total harvest is down 14 percent below the 2021–2025 average, according to estimates published Wednesday by the ministry of agriculture.
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