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Borrell hails EU-Japan security deal

The EU and Japan have signed a security and defense partnership, Brussels’ foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has said Read Full Article at RT.com

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North Korea says will stand by Russia until 'victory' in Ukraine

North Korea will stand by Russia until its victory in Ukraine, Pyongyang’s foreign minister said in Moscow Friday, as the United States warned thousands of North Korean troops could be sent to combat in the Ukraine conflict in the coming days. North Korea’s Choe Son Hui is on a visit to Moscow as the West […]
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Spain flood deaths top 200, hopes fade for missing

Rescuers raised the death toll in Spain’s worst floods for a generation to 205 on Friday and fears grew for the dozens missing as hopes of finding survivors faded. The floods that have tossed vehicles, collapsed bridges and covered towns with mud since Tuesday are the European country’s deadliest such disaster in decades. The organisation […]
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Two Andy Warhol artworks stolen in Netherlands gallery heist

Two out of four artworks from US pop art pioneer Andy Warhol’s “Reigning Queens” series were stolen during the night of Thursday to Friday from a Dutch gallery. The thieves used explosives to break into the MPV Gallery in Oisterwijk in North Brabant province and abandoned two other Warhol screenprints that apparently didn’t fit in the getaway car.

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Seismic change in Botswana after BDP that ruled for 58 years loses power

After nearly 6 decades in power, since independence in 1966,  the Botswana Democratic Party won only four parliamentary seat. Voters delivered a shock defeat to the party. Duma Boko of the Umbrella for Democratic Change will replace President Mokgweetsi Masisi, who conceded defeat.

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More than 50,000 vaccinated against mpox in DR Congo and Rwanda

The WHO’s director told reporters Friday that more than 50,000 people have been vaccinated so far against mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. More than 1,100 have died of mpox in Africa, and the African Union’s health watchdog has warned of a potentially “more severe” pandemic than Covid-19. 

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Wave of solidarity washes over epicentre of Spain floods

An army of volunteers armed with shovels, buckets, broomsticks, food and nappies mobilised on Friday to support victims in the epicentre of Spain’s deadliest floods in decades. “We took what we had at home, and now it’s time to help. It’s emotional, it gives you goosebumps,” 55-year-old engineer Federico Martinez told AFP as he clutched […]
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‘We need clarity more than ever’: Georgia’s murky elections and the West’s dilemma

In the aftermath of last weekend’s disputed parliamentary election results in Georgia, some observers say the West needs to be more robust in condemning electoral fraud and sanctioning the parties involved. Others say the full picture needs to be established. The stakes are high for the West as a vital foothold in the Caucasus pivots to Russia.

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TRUMP TRICKS, ELECTION TREATS & TRASH TALK

This week, our set of experts gather around Gavin Lee to discuss the final steps of US elections, the ban imposed by Israel on UNWRA, and the aftermath of Georgia’s elections.

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North Gaza situation 'apocalyptic': UN agency chiefs

The unfolding situation in the northern Gaza Strip is “apocalyptic”, United Nations chiefs said Friday, warning that its entire population was at “imminent risk” of death. They said the entire Middle East region was now on a precipice and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities. Israel launched a major air and ground assault in […]
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Kremlin reacts to lawsuit against FBI

Moscow supports Russian companies targeted by Washington who wish to defend themselves in court, spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

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Europe is far from stepping up on defence, top diplomat Pierre Vimont says

With the US election just around the corner, is the EU prepared for what might be coming? And what does “being prepared” mean, exactly, when it comes to Europe’s defence capabilities? These are some of the questions we put to veteran French diplomat Pierre Vimont, who was ambassador to Washington during the presidencies of George W. Bush and Barack Obama. Vimont argues that the EU needs to develop much longer-term strategic thinking, whether on Ukraine and Russia, or China, or the Middle East, or the EU’s own near neighbourhood.

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Crunch time for new European Commission: European Parliament grills candidates

It’s a ritual that happens every five years, and also a test for two of the EU’s key institutions. Once all the European Commission’s new members have been designated, they go through confirmation hearings before the European Parliament. The parliament gets to flex its muscles vis-à-vis the EU executive and probe beyond the niceties of designates saying the right things about their commitment to European values. Getting through these grillings is not a foregone conclusion: last time, in 2019, three commissioner-designates were rejected. We ask our apnel of MEPs what they look for in a hearing, and if they see any of the current candidates as being particularly problematic.

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China sends three new-generation astronauts to space station

China has declared its latest space mission “a total success”, after the Shenzhou 19 spaceship carried three astronauts to its space station. The young crew includes the country’s first female space engineer. The launch comes some 21 years after China conducted its first manned space flight and takes the country a step closer to its goal of landing astronauts on the Moon by 2030. We take a closer look.

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US Republican Liz Cheney slams 'tyrant' Trump after he suggests she face firing squad

Former Republican Representative Liz Cheney called former US president Donald Trump a “vindictive, cruel” dictator on Friday after he said she was a “war hawk” and suggested she face a firing squad. Trump made the remarks as he criticised Cheney’s father for endorsing his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, during an interview with Fox News.

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US economy 'remarkable' ahead of election, Trump's tariff proposal a 'real risk to the whole world'

Economists say the US economy is actually in robust shape, shrugging off the last Covid pandemic cobwebs, with low unemployment and strong growth. Yet, voters are not necessarily bullish on America’s economic health in the lead-up to the US presidential election. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the economic stakes of this unprecedented election, FRANCE 24’s Erin Ogunkeye is joined by Dr. Conor O’Kane, Author, IT Specialist, Senior Lecturer in Economics at Bournemouth University.

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Running app Strava found to be international security risk – again

As we approach the US presidential election, the safety of the candidates, their families and their running mates is paramount, particularly as Republican candidate Donald Trump has already survived two assassination attempts during this election campaign. According to an investigation published by French daily Le Monde, that safety has been compromised, along with the safety of other world leaders. The culprit? The running app Strava, used by bodyguards and members of the Secret Service.

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The gender gap in the US election: Will abortion rights tip the result or not?

In a special edition, we’re focusing on the US presidential election, which is no doubt the most momentous election ever for American women in the nation’s history with the demise of Roe v. Wade in 2022. We are also witnessing a particularly large gender voting gap, with more men leaning towards the Republicans’ Donald Trump, while the Democrats’ Kamala Harris is attracting a greater number of female voters. So how will this gender gap impact voting? Is America going to have its first-ever woman president and a woman of colour at that? Or is Donald Trump and his hardline conservative views on gender equality going to get a second term in the White House with all of its implications for the future of democracy? Annette Young is joined by author, Ellen Kountz; Dan Hazelwood, a Republican strategist and Carter Sherman, the reproductive health reporter for The Guardian US.

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Japan, EU announce sweeping defence and security pact

A sweeping new security and defence partnership pact between Japan and the European Union was unveiled on Friday in Tokyo. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell described it as “the first agreement of this nature” between the EU and an Asia-Pacific country.

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Back to school for some of the 625,000 Gazan kids who had lost access to education

According to Gaza local authorities, more than 43,000 people have been killed since Israel’s latest offensive which started in October. Most of the territory is now in ruins, and the education system has almost been wiped off the map – with almost 93 percent of schools damaged. In southern Gaza, one NGO is continuing schooling for a handful of the 625,000 kids who no longer have access to education.

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Criticism mounts after several US media refuse to give presidential endorsements

Editorial boards at The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and USA Today have announced they will not endorse a presidential candidate in the upcoming US election, sparking a backlash from readers. In this episode of Scoop, we look into how the decisions were made and whether presidential endorsements really matter in the first place. We’re joined by Sewell Chan, executive editor at the Columbia Journalism Review.

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When abortion is a crime: Texas, a symbol of post-Roe America

Since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022, Republican stronghold Texas has become one of 22 states banning abortion, including in cases of incest or rape. Since the ban, Texas has seen a 56 percent increase in its maternal mortality rate. FRANCE 24’s Valérie Defert and Pierrick Leurent report. 

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Trump and Harris bring their campaigns to the battleground state of Wisconsin

In the waning days of the presidential campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump zero in on the battleground state of Wisconsin. They will host duelling rallies within seven miles of one another on Friday night in the Milwaukee area as part of a final push for votes in the swing-state’s largest county. Milwaukee is home to the most Democratic votes in Wisconsin, but its conservative suburbs are where most Republicans live and are a critical area for Trump as he tries to reclaim the state he narrowly won in 2016 and lost in 2020. FRANCE 24’s Fraser Jackson reports.

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Israel pounds Beirut suburb Dahiyeh with airstrikes overnight

Israel’s air force pounded Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahiyeh overnight, destroying dozens of buildings in several neighbourhoods, Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency said Friday. Recently, Israel has intensified its airstrikes on the northeastern city of Baalbek and nearby villages, as well as different parts of southern Lebanon. International mediators are ramping up efforts to halt the wars in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, circulating new proposals to wind down the regional conflict.

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Israel-Hamas war: Some US Muslims struggle with voting decisions

With the US handling of the Israel-Hamas war and conflict in the Middle East looming over the White House race, many American Muslim voters — most of whom backed President Joe Biden four years ago — have been wrestling with voting decisions. After US support for Israel left many of them feeling outraged and ignored, some seek a rebuff of the Democrats, including by favouring third-party options for president. Others grapple with how to express their anger through the ballot box amid warnings by some against another Donald Trump presidency.

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Hats off to Stephen Jones, the master of millinery

In this edition of arts24, Jennifer Ben Brahim meets the master of millinery, Stephen Jones, at a monumental exhibition of his work at Paris’s Palais Galliera museum. The British designer has been working for over four decades on both sides of the English Channel, for the likes of the late Princess Diana to Lady Gaga at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. From collaborating with couture houses like Dior and Jean Paul Gaultier, Stephen Jones has made the hat more than just an accessory, turning it into wearable art.

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Death toll from Spanish floods climbs to 205 as shock turns to anger and frustration

The death toll from historic flash floods in Spain climbed to at least 205 people Friday, with many more believed to be missing, as the initial shock gave way to anger, frustration and a wave of solidarity. Spanish emergency authorities said 202 of the victims were in the eastern region of Valencia, and officials warned that more rain is expected in the coming days. The damage from the storm Tuesday and Wednesday recalled the aftermath of a tsunami, with survivors left to pick up the pieces as they mourn loved ones lost in Spain’s deadliest natural disaster in living memory.

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US hiring slows dramatically on strikes, hurricanes

US job growth slowed drastically in October due to hurricanes and strikes, in a final major economic snapshot at the end of a razor-edge presidential election campaign where cost-of-living worries dominated voter concerns. The world’s biggest economy added 12,000 jobs last month, missing expectations and down from a revised 223,000 in September. But in a […]
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Conspiracy theorists link Morocco to weather manipulation in Valencia's DANA storm

Several conspiracy theories on Spanish social media emerged after storm Dana, with some implicating Morocco in allegedly intensifying recent storms in Spain, as reported by Iberian media Maldito Clima. The conspiracy theory claimed Morocco “could be involved in manipulating weather through unproven technologies like HAARP, allegedly to harm Spanish agriculture during a key harvest season […]
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Amid export ban, Benin artist turns scrap metal into prized sculptures

In a small gallery in Cotonou, Benin, metal sculptures of international renown adorn the walls, telling stories of construction and balance through recycled materials. These are the creations of Charly d’Almeida, a metal sculptor who has been transforming scrap into art for the past 15 years. His work, deeply influenced by African culture and Voodoo traditions, is regularly exhibited across Europe, Africa, and the United States.

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FRANCE 24 report: In Benin, no official e-waste collection and processing service

The amount of electronic waste in Africa could reach nearly 72 million tons by 2030, according to the UN. Many countries, however, are not prioritising electronic waste disposal. In Benin, there are no official organisations collecting and processing e-waste, as FRANCE 24’s team on the ground reports.

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Iran to attack Israel within days – media

Tehran is planning to retaliate for last Saturday’s Israeli strike on Iran before the US election, according to media reports Read Full Article at RT.com

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UK NGO accused of US ‘election meddling’

The Labour-linked Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) has worked with Democrats to censor US citizens, America First Legal claims Read Full Article at RT.com

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Spain flood death toll soars to 158, 'dozens' missing

Spain mourned at least 158 deaths on Thursday and authorities told people in flood-stricken regions to stay at home as rescuers raced to find survivors in the rare disaster. An exceptionally powerful Mediterranean storm from Tuesday unleashed heavy rains and torrents of mud-filled water that swept away people and wrecked homes, with the eastern Valencia […]
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Germany to shut Iranian consulates

Berlin will close three diplomatic outposts over Tehran’s execution of a German-Iranian terror suspect Read Full Article at RT.com

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Chinese government calls women, asking if they're pregnant

Chinese government officials are now calling women to encourage them to have children, a stark contrast to decades of strict birth control policies. According to the South China Morning Post, local government workers are contacting women, asking if they are pregnant and urging them to have children. One woman, 35-year-old Jane Huang, shared her experience […]
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Spain flood death toll soars to 158: rescuers

The death toll from Spain’s worst floods in decades soared to 158 on Thursday, emergency services and officials said, as rescue services worked frantically to find survivors. The body coordinating rescue work in the eastern Valencia region announced 155 bodies had been recovered there. Officials in Castilla-La Mancha and Andalusia had announced a combined three […]
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New York woman indicted for hate crime against Muslim uber driver

A New York woman has been indicted on hate crime charges after allegedly pepper-spraying a Muslim Uber driver while he was praying. Jennifer Guilbeault, 23, was captured on surveillance video attacking driver Shohel Mahmud in August on the Upper East Side, shortly after he began reciting an Arabic prayer. An unnamed fellow passenger attempted to […]
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Hungary summons envoy of fellow NATO state

Budapest has objected to Sweden’s criticism of PM Viktor Orban’s decision to congratulate the winning party in the recent Georgian election Read Full Article at RT.com

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Musk summoned to court over election lottery

The Philadelphia District Attorney filed a lawsuit against the tech mogul’s initiative aimed at getting Trump supporters to vote Read Full Article at RT.com

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Argentine FM fired over Cuba vote

Argentine President Javier Milei has fired Foreign Minister Diana Mondino after she voted in favor of ending the US embargo on Cuba Read Full Article at RT.com

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Trump rides in garbage truck (VIDEOS)

Republican candidate Donald Trump has mocked President Joe Biden for demonizing his supporters by posing in a garbage truck Read Full Article at RT.com

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China assesses relations with Russia

Moscow-Beijing ties meet the common interests of the two sides and contribute to global stability, the Chinese foreign minister has said Read Full Article at RT.com

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Wikipedia is ‘broken’ – Musk

X owner Elon Musk has weighed in on an accusation that Wikipedia allows articles purporting to tie Donald Trump to fascist ideology Read Full Article at RT.com

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US Navy apologizes for Alaska atrocity

American sailors destroyed a Tlingit village as punishment for “insurrection” against a whaling company in 1882 Read Full Article at RT.com

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Support for new UK PM collapses – poll

Keir Starmer’s popularity has fallen by an “unprecedented” 49 points in less than four months, according to a new survey Read Full Article at RT.com

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Trump ally released from prison 

Former White House advisor Steve Bannon has been released from prison after serving four months for contempt of Congress Read Full Article at RT.com

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Hezbollah names new leader – media

The Lebanese movement Hezbollah has reportedly named Sheikh Naim Qassem as the successor to the deceased Hassan Nasrallah Read Full Article at RT.com

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Israeli MPs vote to ban UN refugee agency

The Knesset has blocked all UNRWA operations in Israeli-controlled territory, accusing the agency of backing Palestinian militants Read Full Article at RT.com

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Tommy Robinson jailed for 18 months

British right-wing activist Tommy Robinson has been imprisoned for airing a documentary containing libelous claims about a Syrian refugee Read Full Article at RT.com

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China demands that US stop militarizing space

Beijing has warned Washington about militarization of space as US announces new tools to jam Russian and Chinese satellites are nearly ready Read Full Article at RT.com

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The West is in denial about BRICS

The latest BRICS Summit in Kazan reflected a very serious attempt to change the international order. Read Full Article at RT.com

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