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US says supplying Ukraine with antipersonnel mines will help slow Russian troops

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Washington’s decision to send antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine was needed to “help slow down” the advance of Russian ground troops. The announcement comes two months before Donald Trump replaces Joe Biden in the White House. Trump has criticized the amount the U.S. has spent on supporting Ukraine.

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G20 'achieves consensus on diverse points of view amid changing of economic philosophy across world'

In a bid to further strengthen India’s alliances and global strategic partnerships, PM Modi has embarked on a veritable diplomatic blitz on the sidelines of the G20. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on Modi’s wide-ranging discussions addressing everything from trade, technology & energy to security & space, François Picard welcomes India’s Ambassador to France Jawed Ashraf. “We’re witnessing sweeping changes, shifting equations in politics, geopolitics, economics, technology.”

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US Pledges to Support Libyan Navy

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French painting stolen by the Nazis goes on auction at Christie’s Paris

A painting by French artist Nicolas de Largillierre that was looted by the Nazis and recovered at the end of World War II by the Monuments Men, the Allied unit responsible for returning works of art stolen by the Germans, will be auctioned by Christie’s Paris on Thursday. FRANCE 24 looks at the history of a painting that has become a symbol of Nazi-looted art.

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Live: US senate blocks resolution to stop weapons transfer to Israel

Hours after the United States vetoed a UN resolution to implement a ceasefire in Gaza, US congress rejected legislation filed by Bernie Sanders that would have halted sales of tank rounds to Israel. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments in the Middle East.

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Biden seeking to forgive Ukraine’s debts

Outgoing US President Joe Biden has decided to write off $4.7 billion in loans to Ukraine before President-elect Donald Trump takes office Read Full Article at RT.com

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Western allies close embassies as Kyiv under raid alert

One day after Ukraine for the first time launched US-made missiles deep into Russian territory, air raid sirens rippled across Kyiv in response to online indications that Russia might be preparing a missile and drone attack on the capital.

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US vetoes UN resolution for ceasefire in Gaza

The United States on Wednesday stood as the sole obstacle to the adoption of a UN resolution which sought to implement an immediate ceasefire to the Israel-Hamas war, saying the resolution didn’t “link release of hostages to an immediate, unconditional ceasefire”.

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Morocco's Decarbonization Efforts Highlighted in Baku

Morocco’s efforts in decarbonization and climate change mitigation were showcased, on Wednesday in Baku, during a side-event held alongside at the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29). This meeting, held at the Moroccan Pavilion under the theme “Territorial Carbon Footprint: A Tool for Measuring Emissions at the […]
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Over 181,000 foreign workers expected in Italy, with Morocco as a key contributor

Italy’s Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Agriculture, and Ministry of Tourism issued a joint circular outlining the guidelines for foreign workers entering Italy in 2024. The decree aims to meet the growing demands of Italy’s labor market by allowing the entry of seasonal and non-seasonal workers from non-EU countries to support […]
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No, this viral photo doesn’t show Iran's Supreme Leader 'in a coma'

Social media was abuzz with misleading, out of context images from Iran this week: dated, decade-old images being used to claim Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was hospitalised in a coma, and a slew of footage from 2022 demonstrations being presented as current unrest. Vedika Bahl talks us through it in this episode of Truth or Fake.

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Gang violence leaves at least 150 dead in Haiti's capital this week, UN says

The death toll from gang violence in Haiti this year rose to over 4,500 after 150 people were killed in the capital of Port-au-Prince over the past week, United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk said on Wednesday. Amid rampant violence and persistent political instability, Turk said the latest “upsurge” in violence is a “harbinger of worse to come”.

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Mali junta sacks Prime Minister Maiga and his government

Mali’s military junta leader Colonel Assimi Goita fired Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga and his government on Wednesday. A few days previously, Maiga, who was appointed by the military in 2021, had publicly condemned the lack of clarity regarding the country’s promised transition to civilian rule.

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The pogrom that wasn’t

The events of November 7 in Amsterdam demonstrate that Zionism is crumbling and Palestinian solidarity is strong.

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Danish military says it’s monitoring Chinese ship closely after undersea cables severed

Denmark’s navy said Wednesday that it was shadowing Chinese cargo vessel Yi Peng 3, which is anchored off the Danish coast. While the navy has not given any reason for its presence near the idle ship, the announcement comes a day after Finland and Sweden opened investigations into the suspected sabotage of two undersea fibre-optic cables.

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'A vision of benevolence': Why Chilean poet Pablo Neruda’s legacy endures in France

French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Pablo Neruda at the poet’s former home in Santiago during his visit to Chile on Wednesday, highlighting the enduring bond between the Nobel laureate and France. This connection, which began more than 80 years ago, was both literary and political, with France serving as both a refuge and a platform for Neruda’s voice during crucial moments in his life.

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Under-fire Spain minister defends state agencies' role in floods

Spain’s under-fire ecological transition minister, a candidate for a top European Commission post, on Wednesday said questioning the role of state agencies during the country’s devastating floods was “dangerous”. The state weather and environment services have faced intense scrutiny over their response to the October 29 disaster that wreaked widespread destruction and killed 227 people. […]
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Trial bravery sees Gisele Pelicot hailed as feminist icon

Gisele Pelicot, the French woman drugged by her ex-husband so she could be raped and sexually abused by him and dozens of strangers, said on Tuesday that it was time for a “macho” society to change its attitude on rape. Pelicot has become a feminist icon by refusing to be ashamed and demanding the trial be open to the public to raise awareness about the use of drugs to commit sexual abuse.

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Unions across EU 'share the view' that Mercosur deal will be 'detrimental to European agriculture'

French farmers protesting harrowing conditions and a prospective EU trade deal with South America have received an expression of support from Prime Minister Michel Barnier, France’s former Agriculture Minister. As the French political world, including President Emmanuel Macron, continues to echo rural opposition to the EU-Mercosur deal, FRANCE 24’s Nadia Massih welcomes Angelo Di Mambro, Agrifood editor at Euractiv and communication consultant specialized in EU policies about environment, climate, agriculture, food and health.

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Israel more likely to attack Iran's nuclear sites under Trump, ex-intelligence chief says

FRANCE 24 spoke to Amos Yadlin, a former head of Israeli military intelligence (2006-2010), to analyse the shifting balance of power in the Middle East as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House. Yadlin noted that there is “a lot of consideration about whether to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities or not”. With Trump in power, Yadlin believes that an Israeli-led attack on Iran’s nuclear sites is more likely, in part to show that “America is leading again”.

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Israel to annex West Bank – Seymour Hersh

The religious right in Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet is pushing to block a two-state solution, the investigative reporter has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

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SpaceX's sixth Starship test flight: Soft splashdown but no booster catch

In this Science segment, we look at SpaceX’s latest test flight of its Starship megarocket. The flight went well and achieved several milestones, but the team did not manage to repeat last month’s incredible manoeuvre, when the massive Super Heavy booster was retrieved by the launch tower’s “chopstick” arms. That move was hailed as a marvel of engineering. FRANCE 24’s Julia Sieger tells us more.

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'Strange logic' surrounding sexuality & rape: If husband's needs are fulfilled 'this won't happen'

Gisele Pelicot on Tuesday lambasted the cowardice of the dozens of men accused of abusing her during 10 years of mass rape organised by her husband and told the court hearing the trial France’s patriarchal society must change. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the “macho, patriarchal society that trivialises rape”, FRANCE 24’s Genie Godula welcomes Katie Ebner-Landy, Author and Junior Fellow at the Harvard Society of Fellows.

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French advent calendars: Holiday must-haves for adults

Whether they’re a childhood memory or not, advent calendars are big business for adults. In this Entre Nous, we explore why the beauty industry ones are top sellers and how influencers (and brands) are all-in when it comes to unboxing advent calendars. We also look at some other non-shopping alternatives, like homemade and “living” advent calendars.

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Mass rape trial in France 'reminds us that rape is a crime of domination of men against women'

Gisèle Pelicot, the French woman drugged by her ex-husband so she could be raped and sexually abused by him and dozens of strangers, said in her closing statements that it was time for a “macho” society to change its attitude on rape. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the “macho, patriarchal society that trivialises rape”, FRANCE 24’s Eve Irvine welcomes Rachel-Flore Pardo, Author, Politician and Lawyer, specialising in cybercrime.

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Trump names former wrestling executive as Education Secretary

Donald Trump nominated Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, on Tuesday to lead the Department of Education, which he has pledged to abolish. Describing McMahon as a “fierce advocate for Parents’ Rights,” Trump said in a statement: “We will send Education BACK TO THE STATES, and Linda will spearhead that effort.” McMahon is […]
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G20 summit ends with Ukraine blame game

Ukraine’s allies and Russia on Tuesday traded blame for a dramatic escalation in the war in Europe, which dominated the final day of talks at a G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. The two-day gathering wrapped up with a plea from Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for the world’s most powerful leaders to […]
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Berlin police warn gays and Jews about Arabs

The police chief of Berlin, Barbara Slowik, has advised Jewish and LGBTQ individuals to exercise caution when visiting certain neighborhoods Read Full Article at RT.com

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Cruise ship in Canary Islands plays 'Titanic' music as it suddenly tilts 45 degrees

Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” was playing when Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas was struck by an unexpected wind gust on Nov. 7, 2024, near Tenerife, causing the ship to tilt 45 degrees. Passengers described chaos as furniture and food slid across the deck, with many screaming in panic. One passenger, fearing […]
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Paris summons Azerbaijan's ambassador over 'unacceptable remarks' at COP29 talks

France summoned Azerbaijan’s ambassador to Paris Tuesday over “unacceptable remarks” by the country’s President Ilham Aliyev last week at the COP29 talks he is hosting in Baku. The foreign ministry said the move “follows the unacceptable remarks made about France and Europeans by the Azerbaijani authorities” which led France’s Environment Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher to cancel […]
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Morocco Joins Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change at G20 Summit

Morocco has become one of the first nations to join the Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change, launched Tuesday by the United Nations, UNESCO and Brazil, on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The initiative seeks to combat disinformation undermining climate action, a growing concern as the world […]
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US envoy says end to Israel-Hezbollah war 'within grasp'

US special envoy Amos Hochstein said on a visit to Beirut that an end to the Israel-Hezbollah war was “now within our grasp” as he met with officials to discuss a truce plan largely endorsed by Lebanon. The United States and France have spearheaded efforts for a ceasefire in the war, which escalated in late […]
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Kremlin tells US it takes two to tango

Russia is ready to normalize ties with the US, but it must see reciprocal steps from the Americans, the Kremlin spokesman has stressed Read Full Article at RT.com

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Norwegian police arrest Crown Princess's son on suspected rape charge

Norwegian police have arrested Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, on suspicion of committing rape. The arrest took place late Monday evening in Oslo. Høiby, 26, is the son of the Crown Princess from a previous relationship. He does not hold any royal titles or official duties and is not part […]
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US tells Ukraine to conscript more troops

A shortage of soldiers rather than weapons is to blame for Kiev’s battlefield setbacks, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has said Read Full Article at RT.com

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US will move to break up Google – Bloomberg

The Justice Department will seek a forced sale of the Chrome internet browser in the antitrust case against Google, Bloomberg has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

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Musk mocks son of Soros’ pandemic claim

Elon Musk has ridiculed George Soros’ son Alex for his alarmist views on President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for health secretary Read Full Article at RT.com

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Germany issues threat to China

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has threatened Beijing with sanctions during a meeting with her EU counterparts in Brussels Read Full Article at RT.com

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UK PM reacts to Putin–Scholz call

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that he has no plans to call Russian President Vladimir Putin Read Full Article at RT.com

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Iran denies its envoy met Musk

Earlier this week, the New York Times reported that the US-based billionaire had held secret talks with Amir Saeid Iravani Read Full Article at RT.com

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Pentagon releases update on aliens

UFO sightings have recently increased compared to previous years, with many cases still unresolved, the US Defense Department has said Read Full Article at RT.com

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US Democrats want Musk probed for Russia ties

Two senior Democrat senators have called for a probe into SpaceX CEO Elon Musk over media reports that he had contact with Russian officials Read Full Article at RT.com

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US nuclear sub behind net destruction

The nuclear-powered submarine USS Virginia reportedly got tangled in the halibut nets off the coast of Tromso, Norway Read Full Article at RT.com

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