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A Perpetual 13th of April

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'Unprecedented' Europe raids net 200 arrests, drugs haul

Police in Europe staged “unprecedented” raids against four organised crime groups on Tuesday, arresting more than 200 people across five countries, primarily in Turkey, in a “massive blow” against drug-trafficking networks. Alongside the arrests, officers in Operation “Bulut” (“Cloud” in Turkish) seized more than 21 tonnes of drugs, including 3.3 million MDMA tablets, said EU […]
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Bogged down in east Ukraine, Putin’s Russia eyes ‘opportunistic’ gains in northern Sumy

Russia’s grisly Palm Sunday attack on the city of Sumy has focused attention on the northern Ukrainian region where Kyiv says an expected Russian spring offensive is already under way. Experts say the push into Sumy is aimed at stretching Ukraine’s defensive lines and projecting an image of Russian progress on the front – even as Moscow’s war of attrition in the east grinds to a bloody stalemate.

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France to expel 12 Algerian diplomats, recall ambassador amid escalating tensions

France on Tuesday said it was going to expel 12 Algerian diplomats and recall its ambassador in a tit-for-tat move after the North African country ordered the departure of 12 French diplomatic staff a day earlier. The rising tensions between Paris and its former colony comes after French police detained an Algerian consular official on suspicion of involvement in the kidnapping of an opposition activist.    

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Andorra: The country that makes a prince out of every French president

There’s no need for a crown or orb – but knowing how to speak Catalan might come in handy. Did you know that every French president is the co-prince of the Principality of Andorra, a landlocked microstate nestled between France and Spain? The mainly ceremonial role is shared with the Catholic Bishop of Urgell, from Spain, who is currently Joan-Enric Vives i Sicília.

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Arts24 series celebrates Brazil and its culture in a post-Bolsonaro era

To celebrate the France-Brazil 2025 season and the 200th anniversary of diplomatic ties, FRANCE 24’s arts24 presents a three-part series exploring Brazil’s creative forces. Hosted by Eve Jackson, the series examines how music, film, and fashion shape Brazilian identity and spark social change. Starting in Rio de Janeiro, The Sound of a Nation explores Brazil’s musical diversity, from samba to funk, showcasing how music unites people across different races, regions, and social backgrounds.

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Brazil, the art of change in a post-Bolsonaro era: The sound of a nation (1/3)

To mark the France-Brazil 2025 season, which takes place in France from April to September, and the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, FRANCE 24’s cultural magazine arts24 brings you a three-part series exploring how Brazil’s creative forces are shaping national identity and driving social change through music, film and fashion. Presented by Eve Jackson, the series begins in vibrant Rio de Janeiro, where viewers are transported to the heart of Brazil’s legendary Carnival. “The sound of a nation” delves into the rich tapestry of Brazilian music – from traditional samba to contemporary funk – revealing how these rhythms unite people across race, region and social background.

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EU ‘working for war’ – Kremlin

Brussels is pushing military aid for Kiev as Moscow and Washington try to achieve peace in the Ukraine conflict, Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

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French PM Bayrou warns Trump’s ‘hurricane’ has made France vulnerable

French Prime Minister François Bayrou took an unusually stern tone against the United States and its leader on Tuesday, accusing Donald Trump of having unleashed a “hurricane” on the world by turning on traditional allies and by triggering a trade war. The US president’s actions has made France particularly vulnerable, he said, adding that the country urgently needs to cut its budget deficit to address the “tsunami of destabilisation”.

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'Trump tore up nuclear deal: Ironically, Iran's nuclear program among most advanced in the world'

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday voiced satisfaction with recent talks with the United States, expressing confidence in the Islamic Republic’s position but casting doubt on US intentions. For in-depth analysis and a deeper peerspective, FRANCE 24’s Gavin Lee welcomes Mohammad Marandi, Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran and Ali Vaez, International Crisis Group’s Iran Project Director and Senior Adviser to the President.

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In 2024 Europe faced its most widespread flooding since 2013

Europe faced its most widespread flooding last year since 2013, as fossil fuel-driven climate change continued to prompt torrential rain and other extreme weather, the European State of the Climate report has found. Antonia Kerrigan has this story.

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Israel says killed Hezbollah 'commander' in south Lebanon

Lebanon said an Israeli strike Tuesday left one person dead in the south as Israel said it killed a Hezbollah “platoon commander”, its latest raid despite a ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed group. President Joseph Aoun, in remarks published on Tuesday by news outlet Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, said he was seeking a state monopoly on […]
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Federal grants to Harvard slashed after clash with Trump administration

On Monday, the Trump administration announced it would freeze more than $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contracts allocated to Harvard University, one of the country’s most prestigious institutions. The decision followed the university president’s refusal to comply with Donald Trump’s demands to curb campus activism. France24 journalist Emerald Maxwell explains.

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Israeli military, academics and civilians unite in challenging Netanyahu's war strategy

More than 6,500 Israeli academics and teachers, along with students’ parents, signed a petition on Monday evening demanding that the Israeli government ensure the return of hostages in Gaza, even at the cost of ending the fighting. France 24’s Kethevane Gorjestani welcomes Associate Professor Yair Furstenberg from the Talmud Department at Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

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Netanyahu tells Macron that establishment of Palestinian state will ‘reward’ terrorism

Israel’s Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Tuesday told French President Emmanuel Macron in a phonecall that the creation of a Palestinian state would “be a huge reward” for terrorism. Macron, who last week said his country may recognise such a state, for his part said the suffering of Gaza civilians “must end” and that only a ceasefire will secure the release of the Israeli hostages still held by Hamas in the enclave.

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Israeli reservists condemn Netanyahu’s leadership for return to Gaza war

Thousands of Israeli reservists are condemning Benjamin Netanyahu’s war in Gaza. The movement, which began last week with a group of Air Force pilots, has since gained support from paratroopers, tank corps reservists, physicians, academics, and former Mossad members. Camille Knight reports.

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Paw patrolling: Sniffing out France's love of dogs

In this edition of Entre Nous, we’re sniffing out France’s love of dogs. As a law comes into effect that requires them to be on a leash in forests for the spring season, we explore how many “chiens” France has, the good they do, their environmental impact, and how the fight against dog poo remains an ever-present issue. We also give you a primer on how the French language is very pooch-friendly.

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Bin strike in Birmingham enters sixth week as union rejects pay offer

Birmingham, the UK’s second-largest city, has entered its sixth week of a strike by municipal waste workers, leaving large amounts of trash uncollected. Council workers overwhelmingly rejected a new deal, which unions claim would result in a significant pay cut. Oliver Farry reports.

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Sudan's civilian infrastructure — hospitals and health centres, 'have almost stopped functioning'

Sudan on Tuesday marked two years of a war that has killed tens of thousands, displaced 13 million and triggered the world’s worst humanitarian crisis — with no sign of peace. Fighting erupted on April 15, 2023 between the regular army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, headed by his former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24’s Kethevane Gorjestani welcomes Alyona Synenko, Regional Spokesperson for Africa at the International Committee of the Red Cross – ICRC.

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Sudan faces deepening crisis as civil war hits two-year mark

Sudan on Tuesday marked two years of a war that has killed tens of thousands, displaced 13 million, and triggered the world’s worst humanitarian crisis — with no sign of peace. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24’s Kethevane Gorjestani welcomes Alyona Synenko, Regional Spokesperson for Africa at the International Committee of the Red Cross – ICRC. She says: “The way this conflict has been conducted by the two parties is not respectful and does not comply with the norms of international humanitarian law. This is why we are seeing devastating humanitarian consequences, with hundreds of thousands killed and millions of people displaced.

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Trump administration demands the UN disclose any ‘anti-American’ ties

As the United Nations braces for US funding cuts, a former American diplomat is leading an effort to ‘DOGE’ the UN. That means his team is exploring ways to make the global organization more cost-effective. The UN is already facing a liquidity crisis, with more cuts announced every day. Jessica Le Masurier reports from New York.

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Sudan: 13 million displaced in world’s largest humanitarian crisis

Sudan on Tuesday marked two years of a war that has killed tens of thousands, displaced 13 million and triggered the world’s worst humanitarian crisis — with no sign of peace. UNHCR East and Horn of Africa and Great Lakes Region Regional Director, Mamadou Dian Balde, joins us for more.

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What do we know about Israel's latest Gaza ceasefire proposal?

Senior Hamas officials have said that Israel has delivered a new ceasefire proposal to the Palestinian militant group nearly one month after Israel’s renewed bombardment and ground assault on Gaza broke the previous truce. Here’s what we know so far. 

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What we know about Israel's latest Gaza ceasefire proposal

Nearly a month after Israel resumed its aerial and ground assaults across Gaza to pressure Hamas into releasing the remaining hostages in the territory, the Palestinian militant group says it had received a new ceasefire proposal from Israel. A senior Hamas official told AFP that the group would “most likely” respond within 48 hours. The […]
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'Sow fear and divide society': Papers react to Hungary's anti-LGBTQ amendment

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, April 15: The press are marking the two-year anniversary of the deadly civil war in Sudan. Also, papers in Hungary react to an amendment limiting the rights of LGBTQ people and dual nationals. Next, two teenagers are arrested in Kenya for attempting to smuggle 5,000 ants out of the country. Finally, Catalan architect Gaudi gets holy recognition on his path to becoming a saint.

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President Macron awards actors of rebuilding of Notre Dame after 2019 fire

On Tuesday, April 15, a ceremony will be held in Paris in honour of those who restored Notre Dame. President Macron, his Prime minister and other members of government will be awarding the Légion d’honneur or the Ordre du Mérite to a number of artisans. This Tuesday marks 6 years since a catastrophic fire tore through the cathedral. Camille Knight has this story.

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Hungary approves bans on LGBTQ public events and gatherings

Hungary’s parliament on Monday approved constitutional changes that allows Viktor Orban’s far right government to ban public events by LGBTQ communities and temporarily strip citizenship from dual or multiple nationals. It also states that people can only be male or female, providing a legal framework to deny gender identities. Jennie Shin reports.

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Meet the residents of Mont-Saint-Michel, France's medieval island

Mont-Saint-Michel, in the French region of Normandy, is more than just a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s also a tiny village, home to just 30 residents. But the tidal island welcomes around 3 million visitors a year. Our colleagues at France 2 take us behind the scenes to meet some of the people who call this iconic landmark home. They bring us this report, with FRANCE 24’s Lauren Bain.

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Hamas official says group likely to respond to Israel truce proposal within 48 hours

A senior Hamas official told AFP on Tuesday that the Palestinian Islamist movement will “most likely” respond to an Israeli ceasefire proposal it received through mediators within 48 hours. “Hamas will most likely send its response to the mediators within the next 48 hours, as the movement is still conducting in-depth consultations… within its leadership […]
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Trump aides clash on trusting Moscow – WSJ

Anonymous sources cited by the Wall Street Journal claim that there is a rift among Trump aides on whether Moscow can be trusted Read Full Article at RT.com

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Macron urges 'reform' of Palestinian Authority to run Gaza without Hamas

French President Emmanuel Macron Monday urged “reform” of the Palestinian Authority as part of a plan for the West Bank-based body to govern a post-war Gaza without the Islamist movement Hamas. France is among European nations to have backed a plan for Gaza to return to the control of the Ramallah-based authority after nearly two […]
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Plane carrying six in 'fatal' New York state crash: NTSB

A small plane carrying six people has crashed in New York state, authorities said on Sunday, with US media reporting that there were no survivors. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating a “fatal crash” in Copake, eastern New York, official Todd Inman told reporters on Sunday, without specifying the number of deaths. The […]
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EU announces 1.6 bn euros in new aid for Palestinians

The European Union on Monday announced a new three-year financial support package for the Palestinians worth up to 1.6 billion euros. “We are stepping up our support to the Palestinian people. €1.6 billion until 2027 will help stabilise the West Bank and Gaza,” EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas wrote on X.
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Meta faces landmark US antitrust trial

Social media juggernaut Meta stands trial on Monday facing serious US government allegations that it abused its market power to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp before they could become competitors. By moving forward, the trial in a Washington federal court dashes the hopes of Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg that the return of Donald Trump to the […]
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Europeans canceling trips to US – FT

The US has seen a sharp fall in incoming European tourists amid political tensions, Financial Times has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

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Trump's doctor finds US president in 'excellent health' after physical

Donald Trump is in “excellent health,” a White House doctor’s assessment said on Sunday, after he underwent his first annual medical checkup since returning to the US presidency. Republican Trump, 78, has repeatedly boasted about his own vigor since starting a second term, while mocking his 82-year-old Democratic predecessor Joe Biden as decrepit and mentally […]
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Trump extends Russia sanctions for 12 months

The punitive measures have been prolonged for another year, citing an “unusual and extraordinary threat” supposedly posed by Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

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Israel expanding Gaza offensive, seizes key corridor

Israel said Saturday its military had completed the takeover of a new corridor in southern Gaza, advancing its efforts to seize large parts of the war-battered Palestinian territory. It also announced a sweeping evacuation order for tens of thousands of residents of Khan Yunis and surrounding areas in southern Gaza as it launched strikes after […]
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US ambassador to Ukraine stepping down

A State Department spokesperson has confirmed previous media reports that Bridget Brink is leaving after three years in post Read Full Article at RT.com

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Trump says he just ‘likes’ Musk

US President Donald Trump praised his government efficiency tsar for doing a “fantastic job” at a Cabinet meeting on Thursday Read Full Article at RT.com

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EU issues threat to US tech giants

Brussels is prepared to impose bloc-wide tariffs on major US tech companies if tariff talks collapse, according to Ursula von der Leyen Read Full Article at RT.com

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EU puts US counter-tariffs on hold

Brussels’ decision comes after US President Donald Trump authorized a 90-day pause on tariffs above 10% to allow negotiations Read Full Article at RT.com

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US has secret weapons – Trump

President Donald Trump has boasted about US military power and weapons that “nobody has any idea” about Read Full Article at RT.com

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Trump threatens Iran with military force

US President Donald Trump has said he would “absolutely” consider military action if negotiations with Tehran over its nuclear program fail Read Full Article at RT.com

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