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Mozambique top court confirms ruling party disputed win

In tonight’s edition, Mozambique’s Constitutional Council greenlights the ruling party’s victory in October’s election.

Also, at least 67 people were killed in a series of stampedes that have rocked Nigeria.

And he’s the iconic voice behind the opening chant in The Lion King and now 30 years on, composer Lebo M returns to the Pride Lands for the prequel, Mufasa. We talk to the legendary performer about his stellar career.

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Probe finds Trump ally paid for underage sex

A former US lawmaker who was Donald Trump’s first pick to run the Justice Department paid for sex numerous times, including with an underage girl, according to a congressional report released Monday. Matt Gaetz also regularly used cocaine and ecstasy, and bought marijuana from his Capitol Hill office, according to the 37-page document, the culmination of […]
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Trump stirs tensions with remarks on buying Greenland, seizing Panama Canal

US President-elect Donald Trump has sparked international tension by reviving plans to buy Greenland, threatening to reclaim the Panama Canal, and joking about annexing Canada. While critics see these as disruptive stances against allies, others view them as strategic ploys to assert US dominance on the global stage.

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Suspect in 98 kangaroo deaths arrested

A man has been charged with animal cruelty after almost 100 dead marsupials were found in October, New South Wales police have said Read Full Article at RT.com

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Netanyahu tells Israel parliament 'some progress' on Gaza hostage deal

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told lawmakers on Monday that “some progress” had been made in negotiations to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza. His comments in parliament come two days after three Palestinian militant groups said in a rare joint statement that a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza war and to […]
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France's Macron announces fourth government of the year

French President Emmanuel Macron named a new government Monday evening, putting together a team under Francois Bayrou, his fourth prime minister of the year, to drag the second-largest EU economy out of political crisis. Macron named former prime minister Elisabeth Borne education minister in a new cabinet under centrist Bayrou, the presidency said. Another former […]
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Greenland hits back at Trump threat

The Danish autonomy is “not for sale,” its prime minister announced after the US president-elect framed it as a national security issue Read Full Article at RT.com

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Europe's far right: Calls for EU to sanction Elon Musk for 'interference'

In recent weeks, Elon Musk has increased his presence on the European political scene, openly showing support for far-right parties. This involvement has raised concerns among some officials, who view it as foreign interference—particularly through his social network, X.

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Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder and weapons charges

The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare pleaded not guilty on December 23 to state murder and terror charges while his attorney complained that comments coming from New York’s mayor would make it tough to receive a fair trial.

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How French soldiers train for trench warfare

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 marked the return of high-intensity warfare in Europe. Now, almost three years later and with the conflict showing no signs of abating, France is gearing itself up to fight. FRANCE 24 reports from a military camp in northeastern France where soldiers train for combat in trenches.  

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Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates: statement

US President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the death sentences of 37 of 40 federal inmates, taking action ahead of the return of Donald Trump, who oversaw a sweeping number of lethal injections during his first term. “These commutations are consistent with the moratorium my Administration has imposed on federal executions, in cases other than […]
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Still no new government in France: Why does it take so long?

France’s new government will not be announced before Monday evening, the presidency said in a statement, prolonging the political uncertainty in a major European power. Why does it take so long? France 24’s Antonia Kerrigan tells us more.

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Jordanian, Qatari envoys meet Syria's new leader for reconstruction talks

Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, hosted high-level talks on Monday with Arab diplomats, including Jordan and Qatar, focusing on reconstruction and future cooperation. The meetings marked a significant shift in regional ties after Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow earlier this month.

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No French government before Monday evening, presidency says

France’s new government will not be announced before Monday evening to take into account a day of mourning for cyclone-hit Mayotte, the presidency said in a statement, prolonging the political uncertainty in a major European power. Director of Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London Andrew Smith was France 24’s guest.

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Saudi previously sought extradition for Germany attack suspect: source close to government

Saudi Arabia had previously requested extradition for the Saudi suspect in Germany’s deadly Christmas market attack, a source close to the government told AFP on Monday. “There was (an extradition) request,” said the source, without giving the reason for the request, adding that Riyadh had warned he “could be dangerous”. The attack on Friday evening […]
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Musk makes startling AI prediction

Machines will become more intelligent than people by 2030 with a 100% probability, according to tech mogul Elon Musk Read Full Article at RT.com

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Macron sparks outrage in Mayotte: “You’d be in the sh*t without France”

French President Emmanuel Macron faced a fiery confrontation with locals in Mayotte during a visit to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Chido, which devastated the island last week. Tensions flared as Macron, who arrived to offer support, found himself heckled by residents who were furious at the French government’s response to the disaster. In […]
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NATO boss criticizes Zelensky – media

Mark Rutte has reportedly slammed the Ukrainian leader over his harsh criticism of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Read Full Article at RT.com

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Missing republican congresswoman found living in senior care facility due to dementia

Republican Congresswoman Kay Granger of Texas, who has not cast a vote in the U.S. House since July, has been living in a senior care facility due to “dementia issues,” her family revealed. Granger, 81, has represented Texas’s 12th district since 1997, but her prolonged absence from Congress went unnoticed until a local reporter uncovered […]
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US: Donald Trump makes expansive promises for second term

In his speech on December 22, which amounted to something of a victory lap, Donald Trump made expansive promises for his second term – and drew a dark picture of the four years preceding it, under President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the latter of whom he defeated in the 2024 election.

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British woman develops Italian accent after stroke, struggles with identity

After suffering a stroke on May 4, Althia Bryden, 58, from London, woke up speaking with an unexpected accent. The day after surgery, while in intensive care, she suddenly began speaking, but her voice had changed. “They asked if I had an Italian accent before the stroke,” she recalls, though she’s never spoken Italian. Now, […]
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Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa says state to control all weapons

Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is rebuilding his government following the fall of the Assad regime.

At a meeting with the Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan, he vowed that all weapons in the territory would be brought under government control.

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Honda, Nissan aim to list new holding company in Aug 2026

The 2024 Sustainable Competitiveness Report, published by the consulting firm SolAbility, ranks Morocco 104th globally with a score of 41.23 points, leading the Maghreb countries in this index. Tunisia follows in second place within the Maghreb, ranking 114th globally with a score of 40.61 points, followed by Algeria in 149th place with 38.05 points. Mauritania […]
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Trump to revert US to only two genders

Trump vows to end “transgender lunacy” with executive orders targeting the military, schools, and sports under his presidency Read Full Article at RT.com

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Syria's new leader says all weapons to come under 'state control'

Two weeks after seizing power in a sweeping offensive, Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Sunday said weapons in the country, including those held by Kurdish-led forces, would come under state control. Sharaa spoke alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, after earlier meeting with Lebanese Druze leaders and vowing to end “negative interference” in the […]
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Musk proposes cognitive tests for US officials

Elon Musk has suggested cognitive tests for US officials following a report about a ‘missing’ US congresswoman found at memory-care facility Read Full Article at RT.com

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Trump threatens to take over Panama Canal

President-elect Trump has expressed outrage over Panama Canal’s “rip-off” fees and vowed to keep the trade route out of the “wrong hands” Read Full Article at RT.com

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China slams ‘war-addicted’ US

The Chinese defense ministry has accused the Pentagon of fabricating false narratives in its latest report on the threat posed by Beijing Read Full Article at RT.com

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Zelensky testing our patience – Slovak MEP

Kiev has “gone too far” in gas row with Bratislava and is stirring “bigger conflict” between the two countries, Slovak MEP Milan Uhrik warns Read Full Article at RT.com

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Biden approves more military aid for Taiwan

US President authorizes $571 million in defense support for the self-governing island that Beijing insists is its sovereign territory Read Full Article at RT.com

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