UN member states condemn Russia's war in Ukraine during General Assembly meeting #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Encountering deepening global isolation, Russia faced urgent calls Monday to end its "unprovoked" and "unjustified" assault on Ukraine as the UN General Assembly's 193 members held an extraordinary debate on the invasion of the ex-Soviet state.

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Burkina Faso junta chief approves three-year transition before elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Burkina Faso's junta chief on Tuesday signed a charter setting a three-year transition period before the country holds elections, an AFP journalist said, just over a month after he led a coup to overthrow the country's elected leader.

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Live: Kyiv residents take shelter amidst reports of Russian air strike #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russian artillery bombarded residential districts of Ukraine's second largest city Kharkiv on Monday, with Moscow facing increasing international isolation as talks to resolve the conflict failed to make a breakthrough. Ukrainian officials said the Kharkiv attacks had killed civilians, including children. Follow our liveblog for updates.

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‘Hello from Ukraine’: Volunteers make Molotov cocktails to counter Russian assault #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Five days after Russia began its assault on Ukraine, citizens in cities and towns across the country continue to hold out against military advances on Monday. While the Ukrainian armed forces have faced off with a Russian offensive, citizen volunteers have become a key part of the Ukrainian resistance. 

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'One kidney village': The Afghans selling organs to survive #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A growing number of Afghans are selling their kidneys as the country descends into economic crisis following the takeover by the Taliban six months ago. The practice has become so widespread in the western city of Herat that a nearby settlement has been nicknamed "one kidney village".

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'Putin is weak when we are together,' says ex-Ukrainian president Poroshenko #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko granted an exclusive interview to FRANCE 24 from the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, just a few kilometres away from Russian troops. Poroshenko, who was in power from 2014 to 2019, welcomed the "growing" Western support for his country, as well as the EU's decision to provide some €450 million in weapons to the Ukrainian military. He thanked EU leaders for their support, saying "we are not afraid of Putin" and "Putin is weak when we are together".

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'Please help Ukraine': Fake livestreams on TikTok show telltale signs of a scam #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

While TikTok has been an important platform to document the Russian invasion in Ukraine, there has also been plenty of false information shared on the video app. The FRANCE 24 Observers team looked into some posts that used out-of-context or doctored videos as a pretext to ask for donations to help the Ukrainian people. 

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From Kalashnikovs to blankets: residents of Dnipro equip themselves against Russian invaders #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In Dnipro, central Ukraine, volunteers are signing up in droves to join the military, while others are making petrol bombs or distributing supplies like food and blankets as the country’s third-largest city prepares for a possible Russian assault. Despite the broad sense of solidarity, some of the new military conscripts worry that they may not be sufficiently equipped for battle, and are calling on the West for more support. FRANCE 24’s team reports from the ground.

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Belarus approves hosting nuclear weapons, Russian forces permanently #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Belarusians voted Monday to allow the country to host nuclear weapons and Russian forces permanently, results showed, part of a package of constitutional reforms that also extended the rule of leader Alexander Lukashenko. 

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Live: Ukrainian military says Sunday was 'difficult' with 'shelling in all directions' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency General Assembly session on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Monday. The move comes as the EU imposed tough new measures on the Kremlin, including barring all Russian flights from the bloc's airspace, and amid warnings of a humanitarian disaster unfolding among those displaced by the conflict. 

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Europe must prepare for millions of Ukrainian refugees, says EU home affairs commissioner #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The European Union must prepare to welcome millions of Ukrainian refugees on its territory, European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson said Sunday, adding that at least 300,000 Ukrainians had already entered the EU since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Colombia's coca production seen through TikTok (2/2): Farmers under traffickers' control #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hundreds of videos posted on TikTok by young Colombians document cocaine being produced in this South American country, from the fields where coca grows to the labs where the leaves are transformed into the drug. Colombia is the largest global producer of both coca and cocaine. One of these young people told our journalists that many locals are reliant on coca production to make a living but that the sector continues to be controlled by narcotraffickers.

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'Our fighting spirit is 120 percent': Ukrainian troops determined as Russian forces approach Kyiv #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As the war rages on in Kharkiv and in other regions of Ukraine, the fighting is expected to intensify in the capital. Ukrainian soldiers remain stoic and determined to defend their country. FRANCE 24's chief foreign editor Rob Parsons reports from Kyiv.

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North Korea fires ballistic missile into sea in resumption of testing #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korea fired a ballistic missile Sunday, Seoul said, resuming a weapons-testing blitz following a month of relative calm during the Beijing Winter Olympics, and while the world focuses on Ukraine.

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Live: Ukraine vows to fight on as Kyiv readies for Russian missile attacks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russian forces launched coordinated missile and artillery attacks on Ukrainian cities on Saturday including the capital, Kyiv, where a curfew went into effect at 5pm local time. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments. 

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War in Ukraine: Invasion takes Russians near the border by surprise #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After the Russian army entered Ukrainian territory, residents on the other side of the border, in the region of Belgorod, were caught out by a war they did not expect. FRANCE 24's correspondent Elena Volochine reports.

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France seizes cargo vessel targeted by US sanctions on Russia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France on Saturday seized a car cargo ship in the English Channel that Washington says was linked to the son of a former Russian spy chief, in one of the first visible displays of the West enforcing sanctions on Moscow over its Ukraine invasion.

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Exodus from Ukraine: A night spent with civilians fleeing Russia's invasion #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of Ukrainian civilians have been fleeing the Russian invasion since Thursday and are trying to reach neighbouring Poland. The chaotic evacuation, with dozens of kilometres of traffic jams on the Ukrainian side, foreshadows a large-scale humanitarian crisis. Mehdi Chebil, FRANCE 24’s correspondent on the ground, reports.

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Live: Zelensky warns Russian troops will attempt to take Kyiv tonight #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Saturday that Russian troops would attempt to take the capital Kyiv before dawn, as Russia vetoed a UN resolution condemning its invasion and Western nations announced personal sanctions targeting Vladimir Putin. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments. 

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Serbia: The lithium mine sowing deep discord #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Discovered in Serbia's Jadar region, jadarite might be considered miraculous – at least by the Serbian government and the Rio Tinto mining group. They view this lithium derivative as an ideal raw material source for electric car batteries. But activists say it destroys ecosystems and causes severe illnesses. After months of protests, the government cancelled the project, but as elections loom, many suspect it is purely a political manoeuvre. FRANCE 24’s Laurent Rouy reports.

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Political animals: Paris Agricultural Fair is time-honoured ritual for presidential candidates #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Affectionately known as the "biggest farm in France", the Paris International Agricultural Show, a nine-day fair spread over a vast exhibition lot on the French capital's southwestern edge, is the nation's showcase for the best the countryside has to offer, from livestock to terroir delicacies, primed for prestigious competition. But in an election year, the event's straw-strewn aisles are also home to another preening breed: that political beast known as the French presidential candidate.

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'Ukraine is not our enemy': In Russia, hundreds arrested in anti-war protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began in the early hours of February 24, thousands of Russians have taken to the streets to protest against the war. Images taken by civilians show crowds of peaceful protesters being rounded up by the police. More than 1,500 people have been arrested, according to independent outlet OVD-News.

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Swift retaliation: Will Russia be kicked out of global banking platform? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Kicking Russia out of Swift, the global banking system that facilitates financial transactions around the world, has been described as the "nuclear option" of possible sanctions against Moscow over the invasion of Ukraine. But will European countries who risk being unable to recover billions of euros in Russian debt back the measures? France 24's business editor Bryan Quinn takes a closer look.

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UEFA moves Champions League final to Paris from St Petersburg #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

UEFA has moved this year's Champions League final from St Petersburg to Paris in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, European soccer's governing body said in a statement on Friday.

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Images show Russian army 27 km from centre of Kyiv #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On Wednesday night, the Russian army launched its offensive on Ukraine. The extent of the attacks inside Ukraine was unclear for much of the day, both on the internet and on the ground. Less than 24 hours later, Russian soldiers were filmed 27 kilometres from the centre of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.

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US court convicts three ex-police officers on civil rights charges over Floyd murder #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A jury found three former Minneapolis police officers guilty on Thursday of violating the civil rights of George Floyd, the African-American man whose May 2020 murder sparked nationwide protests.

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Live: Ukraine declares general mobilisation amid Russian assault #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky declared a general mobilisation early Friday morning local time, as his country faces a large-scale invasion by Russian troops. Moscow’s assault has so far resulted in dozens of deaths, according to local authorities, and prompted tens of thousands of people to flee their homes. Follow our liveblog for updates on the war in Ukraine.

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Oil prices soar, stock market slumps as Russia invades Ukraine #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Oil prices broke above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2014, stock markets slumped and the rouble hit a record low on Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine.

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Canada’s Trudeau revokes emergency powers after police clear last of trucker-led protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday revoked emergency powers used to dislodge weeks-long trucker-led protests in Ottawa and blockades of border crossings to the United States, as he declared the crisis over.

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Manchester United squeaks by with a draw against Atletico Madrid #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Manchester United were spared a damaging and deserved defeat by Atletico Madrid on Wednesday as Anthony Elanga’s late goal rescued them a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Champions League last 16.

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'Grandeur of a nation': AFCON champions Senegal finally get a world-class stadium #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

They were recently crowned champions of Africa after winning this year’s African Cup of Nations. And now, Senegal’s national football team finally has a world-class stadium to play in. On Tuesday, February 22, the country inaugurated a new 50,000-seater stadium, the only one in the country certified to host international football matches.

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Ugandan writer arrives in Germany after fleeing ‘torture’ in custody #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Award-winning Ugandan author Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, who fled the country after being charged with insulting President Yoweri Museveni, arrived in Germany to seek medical treatment after being "tortured" in jail, his lawyer said Wednesday.

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Death toll mounts from flash floods, landslides in Brazil’s Petropolis #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The death toll from flash floods and landslides that hit the Brazilian city of Petropolis has risen to 186, authorities said Tuesday, one week after torrential rains lashed the tourist town.

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Macron expected to kick off re-election bid with March rally in Marseille #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron will launch his re-election bid on March 5 with an inaugural campaign rally in Marseille, sources in his centrist Republic on the Move (LREM) party told AFP on Wednesday.

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US jury convicts Black jogger Ahmaud Arbery's killers of hate crimes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A US jury found three white men guilty of federal hate crimes on Tuesday for the murder of a Black man who was shot dead while jogging in their Georgia neighbourhood two years ago.

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US top diplomat Blinken cancels meeting with Russia's Lavrov over Ukraine #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday he had canceled a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov planned for Thursday after Moscow's recognition of two separatist regions in Ukraine as independent entities.

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Petrol from used tyres: A solution to Zambia's fuel and waste problems? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A company in Zambia has begun converting abandoned tyres and discarded plastic into petrol, diesel and gas in a project that could help slash the amount the country spends on importing fuel while simultaneously clearing some of the waste that litters many of the streets in the nation's towns and cities.

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French presidential race: Macron diplomacy in Ukraine crisis keeps challengers at a distance #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In normal times, Emmanuel Macron would have hit the campaign trail by now to try for a second term in a presidential election only seven weeks away, plotting strategy, appearing in TV debates and firing up supporters at rallies.

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A rare look inside a Colombian coca farm and cocaine lab, via TikTok #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hundreds of videos posted on TikTok by young Colombians document cocaine being produced in the South American country, from the fields where coca grows to the labs where the leaves are transformed into the drug. Colombia is the largest global producer of both coca and cocaine. One of these TikTokers told the FRANCE 24 Observers team that many locals are reliant on coca production to make a living but that the sector continues to be controlled by illegal drug traffickers.

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In landmark ruling, Colombia legalises abortion up to 24 weeks of pregnancy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Colombia's high court decriminalized abortion up to 24 weeks of pregnancy on Monday in a landmark ruling for the majority-Catholic country, one of only a few in Latin America that currently allows the procedure. 

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France condemns Putin's 'paranoid' speech on Ukraine, to introduce sanctions #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France will introduce “targeted sanctions” against Russian interests in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to send troops to east Ukraine, French finance minister Bruno Le Maire said on Tuesday.

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Live: West threatens Russia with sanctions as Putin orders troops into eastern Ukraine #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Western powers reacted swiftly to Monday's decision by Russian President Vladimir Putin to recognise the independence of the two self-proclaimed republics in eastern Ukraine, condemning Moscow and calling for sanctions. Follow FRANCE 24 for live updates.

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Defying West, Putin sends troops to breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops into two Moscow-backed rebel regions of Ukraine on Monday, defying Western threats of sanctions in a move that could set off a potentially catastrophic war with Kyiv.  

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Dozens killed in explosion at gold mine in southwest Burkina Faso #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

About 60 people were killed and dozens more wounded on Monday in an explosion at an informal gold mining site in southwest Burkina Faso, state television reported, citing local officials.

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'SwissLeaks' probe says Credit Suisse bank handled dirty money over decades #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Credit Suisse bank, still reeling from losing billions of dollars last year, faced a fresh challenge Sunday: allegations from an international investigation that it had handled dirty money for decades.

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Police reclaim Canada capital after weeks-long 'anti-vax' trucker protest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The last big rigs were towed Sunday out of Canada's capital, where the streets were quiet for the first time in almost a month after a massive police operation ended a drawn-out siege by protesters opposing Covid health rules.

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth catches 'mild' Covid-19 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Britain's 95-year-old Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday but her symptoms are "mild" and she intends to continue with light duties at her Windsor Castle residence, aides said. 

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Beijing Olympics stalked by politics, doping scandal set to close #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Beijing hands the Olympic flag to Milan-Cortina on Sunday after a Games that will be remembered for the extremes of its anti-COVID-19 measures and outrage over the doping scandal that enveloped 15-year-old Russian skating sensation Kamila Valieva. 

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Meet the TikToker using humour to break down stereotypes of Africa #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

"How do you have internet when you live in huts?" "Do you have clean water?" African TikTokers deal with these questions and stereotypes every day in the comments on their videos. In order to fight back against these cliches, many of them have decided to respond with humour. Our Observer, Charity Ekezie, is a Nigerian woman with more than 400,000 followers on the app. She told the FRANCE 24 Observers team how she was breaking down misconceptions about Africa in her videos.

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Macron set for ‘last chance’ talk with Putin, US warns Russia ‘poised to strike’ Ukraine #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to speak to Russia's Vladimir Putin on Sunday in a “last possible” diplomatic bid to avert an invasion of Ukraine as US President Joe Biden will convene a rare Sunday meeting with his national security team amid White House warnings of an attack “at any time”.

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Canada police clear main protest hub, in final push to end ‘Freedom Convoy’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Canadian police on Sunday are making possibly the final push to clear the capital city of demonstrators who have paralysed it by parking and camping on the streets for more than three weeks in a self-styled "Freedom Convoy" to protest against pandemic restrictions.

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Ethiopia's Abiy inaugurates electricity production at Nile mega-dam #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially inaugurated electricity production from the country's mega-dam on the Blue Nile on Sunday, a milestone in the controversial multi-billion dollar project.

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Taliban releases four women’s rights activists but fear persists #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On February 12, the Taliban released four Afghan women’s rights activists, who were arrested nearly a month earlier. Dozens more are being held in Taliban custody, according to other activists and US diplomats. The released women have not yet been able to share what happened to them in Taliban custody due to the intense suffering they experienced, according to our Observer who is in contact with the victims' relatives.

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Poland: Where ‘women pay a high price’ for populist laws #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

When the European Union’s top court this week cleared the way to cut billions of euros in funding for Poland and Hungary over violating democratic rights, it was a big win for women’s rights groups, who have been sounding the alarm against the conservative Polish leadership for chipping away at the rights of the country’s women and girls.

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Harris to meet Zelensky as Ukraine crisis overshadows Munich Security Conference #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday on the sidelines of the annual Munich Security Conference as war fears mount a day after President Joe Biden said he was "convinced" Russia had made a decision to invade Ukraine. 

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Live: OSCE monitors report ‘dramatic increase’ in Ukraine ceasefire violations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Observers from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe said Saturday they had seen a significant rise in the number of attacks along the frontline in eastern Ukraine. The announcement came as Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to personally oversee previously scheduled military drills along Ukraine's borders. Follow FRANCE 24's live updates on the crisis.

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Canadian police push to clear last demonstrators in trucker-led protest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Canadian police on Saturday worked to restore normality to the capital after trucks and demonstrators occupied the downtown core of Ottawa for more than three weeks to protest against pandemic restrictions.

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Ukraine crisis: Russian propaganda abundant on the ground in Donbass #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Ukrainian army is trying to make sure its message gets across in foreign media, but as FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg reports, it has not succeeded in drowning out Russian and separatist propaganda in the Donbass region of eastern Ukraine.

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EU-AU summit: Ghana's Akufo-Addo calls for 12-month transition in Mali #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In a interview with FRANCE 24 at the EU-African Union summit in Brussels, Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo said the French-led troop withdrawal from Mali required "new arrangements" in the regional fight against terrorism. Akufo-Addo, who is also the current chairman of West African bloc ECOWAS, demanded the departure of "foreign mercenaries" from the region and explained that negotiations are underway with the Malian junta on an election timetable. He called the junta's proposal of a four-year transition "clearly unacceptable" and said a 12-month transition period would be "an acceptable framework", while stressing that this was not official ECOWAS position. 

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'Putin is looking for an element of operational surprise' in Ukraine crisis, says expert #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The West is concerned that Russia is seeking a pretext to invade Ukraine. After the Ukrainian military and pro-Russian separatist forces traded accusations over shelling in the eastern part of the country on Thursday, former intelligence officer and now senior fellow at the Brookings Institute Fiona Hill told FRANCE 24 that she believes Putin is looking for "an element of operational surprise, when he can catch [The West] off guard."

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EU pledges funding for health, education and stability to African leaders at Brussels summit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The EU welcomed more than 40 African leaders to Brussels on Thursday in an effort to reassert its influence on a continent where China and Russia have made hefty investment inroads, and where many felt let down by Europe's COVID-19 vaccines rollout.

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Canadian police begin arresting leaders of Ottawa ‘Freedom Convoy’ protest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Canadian police on Thursday began arresting leaders of the trucker-led protest that has choked the capital’s streets for three weeks and provoked the government into calling on rarely used emergency powers.

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Brazil’s Petropolis mourns dead, prepares for more rain after devastating floods #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ahead of more heavy rain, residents of several neighborhoods in the devastated Brazilian city of Petropolis were called to evacuate Thursday, just two days after flash floods and landslides killed 117 people.

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Blinken, Lavrov to meet next week over Ukraine crisis if no Russian invasion #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US Secretary of Antony Blinken has accepted an invitation to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov late next week provided Russia does not invade Ukraine, the US State Department said on Thursday. Follow this page for live updates from FRANCE 24.

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US says nuclear deal possible in coming days if Iran 'shows seriousness' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States said Thursday that "substantial progress" during negotiations in Vienna to save the Iran nuclear deal had been made, deeming an agreement possible within days if Iran "shows seriousness" on the matter.

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Europa League: Rangers beat Dortmund as Barca and Napoli draw #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Rangers stunned Borussia Dortmund 4-2 in the Europa League on Thursday while Barcelona had to come from behind to draw 1-1 at home to Napoli in their play-off first leg tie.

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Let them eat steak: French Communists bounce back with recipe for ‘happy days’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France’s century-old Communist Party is showing signs of a renaissance in the run-up to April presidential elections, propelled by a charismatic candidate who promises happier days for a famously morose – and nostalgic – nation.

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Ivory Coast's Ouattara says French-led withdrawal from Mali 'creates a void' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara granted an exclusive interview to FRANCE 24 and RFI in Brussels, ahead of an EU-African Union summit. Ouattara criticised the planned departure of French and European troops from Mali, saying it "creates a void". However, he added that it was the responsibility of domestic African armies to "solve the problems in their own countries. That's our approach and we'll make sure that that happens [... ] even it means that we have to spend 2, 3, 4 percent of GDP on military expenditure".

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Live: France, allies announce start of military withdrawal from Mali #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron is holding a news conference Thursday morning at the Élysée Palace, after African and Western leaders met in Paris on Wednesday night to start fleshing out plans for how to continue fighting Islamist militants in the Sahel region once France and its European allies begin pulling troops out of Mali. Follow FRANCE 24 for live updates.

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Honduran ex-president appears at first extradition hearing on US drug charges #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Handcuffed and shackled, former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez arrived at his first extradition hearing on Wednesday, where he was met by dozens of boisterous fans as well as emboldened critics who assailed what they called his narco-dictatorship.

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Live: White House accuses Russia of deploying fresh troops to Ukraine border #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States on Wednesday dismissed reports that Russia was withdrawing troops from Ukraine’s border, instead accusing Moscow of sending thousands more soldiers. Follow FRANCE 24 for live updates.

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Iran says nuclear agreement ‘closer than ever’ as France steps up pressure #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iran has just days left to accept a deal on its nuclear programme at talks in Vienna, France warned on Wednesday, while Tehran’s chief negotiator promised that an agreement was closer than ever.

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Ottawa police vow to clear trucker-led protest within days #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Canadian police issued an ultimatum Wednesday to protesters who’ve been choking Ottawa streets for 20 days to leave the capital, as provincial and US state leaders called for an end to the cross-border vaccine requirement that sparked the trucker-led movement.

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Torrential rains, mudslides kill dozens in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least 94 people died in the historic Brazilian mountain town of Petropolis, local government officials said on Wednesday, after heavy rains caused mudslides that buried homes, flooded the streets and washed away cars and buses.

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France’s Clement Noel wins men’s slalom gold at Winter Olympics #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Clement Noel claimed France's first alpine skiing gold medal of the Beijing Olympics when he won the men's slalom on Wednesday.

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Meta's Facebook agrees to pay $90 million to settle privacy lawsuit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Facebook agreed to pay $90 million to settle a decade-old privacy lawsuit accusing it of tracking users' internet activity even after they logged out of the social media website.

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Tigray rebels gang-raped women and girls in Ethiopia conflict, says Amnesty #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tigrayan fighters deliberately killed civilians and gang-raped dozens of women and underage girls in two towns in Ethiopia's Amhara region last year, Amnesty International said on Wednesday, the latest example of the horrific toll exacted by the 15-month war.

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Protesters in Cuba sentenced to up to 20 years in prison, more await verdicts #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Cuban courts have handed out sentences of up to 20 years in prison to a group of people accused of taking part in protests that swept across the island in July, relatives and activists said Tuesday.

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Former Honduran president arrested as US seeks extradition on drug charges #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Honduran ex-president Juan Orlando Hernandez, whose extradition is sought by the United States for alleged ties with drug traffickers, surrendered to police Tuesday after a judge ordered his arrest.

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Police surround house of former Honduran president as US seeks extradition #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

 The United States has requested the Honduran government to arrest and extradite former president Juan Orlando Hernandez, a senior Honduran government source said on Monday, as police surrounded the house of the former leader.

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Brazil, Argentina to hit pitch for rematch after previous Covid disruption #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina in September that was suspended just minutes after kickoff when health officials ran on to the pitch must be replayed, football's governing body FIFA said on Monday.

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Trump's longtime accountant cuts ties, says his financial records are unreliable #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Donald Trump's longtime accountants have ditched the former US president as a client, saying a decade's worth of financial statements could not be relied upon, court documents showed Monday.

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Two protesters shot dead as thousands protest against Sudan coup #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sudanese security forces shot dead two protesters on Monday in a crackdown on rallies against last year's military coup and the arrest of scores of pro-democracy activists, medics said.

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US judge to dismiss Sarah Palin's defamation lawsuit against New York Times #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A US judge said Monday he would dismiss a libel lawsuit brought by former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin against the New York Times, ruling she had failed to prove her case, US media reported.

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Figure skating favourite Valieva cleared to compete in Games despite doping #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Aged just 15, Russian prodigy Kamila Valieva came to Beijing favourite for figure skating Olympic gold. Instead, she is embroiled in a doping scandal that could have seen her thrown out of the Games and will follow her for the rest of her young career.

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Key Canada-US bridge reopens after police remove protesters, vehicles #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North America's busiest trade link reopened for traffic late Sunday evening, ending a six-day blockade, Canada Border Services Agency said, after Canadian police cleared the protesters fighting to end COVID-19 restrictions. 

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Four go on trial over jihadist murder of French priest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Four alleged accomplices in the murder of an 85-year-old French priest go on trial in Paris on Monday after years of investigations into one of the most grisly jihadist attacks that have rocked France in recent years. 

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French convoy against Covid restrictions heads to Brussels for another banned rally #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hundreds of cars, campervans and trucks taking part in a Canada-style protest convoy against Covid regulations were preparing to enter Brussels Monday where Belgian officials have already banned a demonstration following a weekend attempt in Paris.

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France’s Papadakis, Cizeron win ice-dancing gold in Beijing #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron put their Pyeongchang heartbreak behind them as the French pair claimed figure skating ice dance gold with a world record at the Beijing Olympics on Monday.

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Hometown heroes: Los Angeles Rams edge out Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The hometown Los Angeles Rams came from behind to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in a thrilling Super Bowl on Sunday, claiming the franchise’s first championship since returning to Los Angeles, and its second overall.

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Saudi-led coalition strikes target Yemen capital after drone attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Saudi-led coalition fighting Iran-backed rebels in Yemen destroyed a communications system on Monday used for drone attacks and located near the telecoms ministry in Sanaa, it said in a statement.

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US reaffirms warning Russia could invade Ukraine as Scholz heads to Kyiv #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Washington reaffirmed its warning Sunday that Russia could invade Ukraine at any moment and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz prepared to visit both countries in a bid to head off a crisis that Berlin said had reached a "critical" point.

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‘Unwell’ footballer Zouma pulled from club’s lineup days after release of cat abuse video #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Kurt Zouma was pulled out of the West Ham side to face Leicester on Sunday after feeling "unwell" in the warm-up, the London club said on Sunday.

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Canadian police clear Ambassador Bridge on sixth day of protesters’ blockade #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Canadian police cleared protesters and vehicles that had blocked a vital trade route on the border with the United States, making some arrests, but the bridge was not yet open to traffic on Sunday.

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Germany’s President Steinmeier re-elected for second five-year term #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier was re-elected on Sunday to serve a second five-year term in the largely ceremonial role, Germany's parliament speaker said.

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Canada police make first arrest as protesters continue to block key bridge to US #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Canadian police made the first arrest of a protester blocking a key bridge to the United States on Saturday, more than a day after authorities moved in seeking to end the blockade of the important trade corridor.

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India's battle to rebrand jute #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The all-natural jute fiber is experiencing a global comeback. As a biodegradable bag, or on the catwalks of haute-couture brands, this eco-responsible material has established itself as a sustainable alternative to plastics. Thanks to its humid climate, India has historically been the world's largest producer of jute. Today, the industry is booming and the country is hoping to take advantage of the surge in demand.

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Police stop dozens of vehicles trying to enter Paris in convoy protesting Covid rules #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Police said they stopped 50 vehicles that were trying to get into Paris on Saturday in a "freedom convoy" protest against Covid restrictions.

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Myanmar junta announces amnesty for hundreds of prisoners #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Myanmar's junta on Saturday announced an amnesty for more than 800 prisoners to mark the country's Union Day, as it held a parade and show of force in the capital.

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Biden, Putin to speak as Ukraine invasion fears intensify #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will speak on Saturday as Western nations warned that a war in Ukraine could ignite at any moment.

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Protesters defy injunction order, continue to occupy crucial US-Canada bridge #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Protesters opposing pandemic restrictions flouted a court order and emergency rules, continuing to occupy a vital Canada-U.S. trade corridor early on Saturday, hours after a judge granted an injunction to end the blockade that has crippled North America's well-knitted auto industry.

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Australia officially labels koalas 'endangered' as numbers plummet #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Australia officially listed koalas across a swathe of its eastern coast as "endangered" on Friday, with the marsupials fighting to survive the impact of bushfires, land-clearing, drought and disease.

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Four civilians killed as French forces strike jihadists linked to Burkina Faso attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Four civilians were caught in cross fire after French troops supported with an attack helicopter killed 10 Islamist militants in Burkina Faso, the French military said in a statement on Thursday. 

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Tunisian judges protest president’s dissolution of courts watchdog #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More than 200 judges and lawyers in black robes protested Thursday outside the main court in the Tunisian capital after President Kais Saied vowed to scrap a key judicial watchdog.

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Guinea-Bissau arrests ex-navy chief linked to drug trade over failed coup #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo on Thursday accused a former Guinean navy chief with links to the drug trade and two accomplices of being behind a failed coup in the west African nation on February 1.

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White House presses Canada to step in against border blockade as copycat protests spread #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Biden administration urged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government Thursday to use its federal powers to end the truck blockade by Canadians protesting the country’s COVID-19 restrictions, as the bumper-to-bumper demonstration forced auto plants on both sides of the border to shut down or scale back production.

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France launches terrorism probe into attack on park rangers in Benin #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French prosecutors said on Thursday they had opened a terrorism investigation into a recent attack on park rangers in northern Benin, in which a French national was among six people killed.

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France's National Assembly passes law to recognise, recompense Harkis #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France's National Assembly on Wednesday adopted a bill enabling the Harkis – Muslim Algerians who fought on the side of France during the Algerian war of independence –and their descendants to receive compensation for the way they were treated at the end of the war in 1962.

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Footballer Zouma fined by West Ham, dropped by Adidas for mistreating cat #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

West Ham on Wednesday fined Kurt Zouma the "maximum amount possible" for mistreating his cat as the RSPCA charity said it had taken two animals belonging to the France defender into care.

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'Tefal campaign': Pandemic, prudent president keep French election race on the backburner #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A presidential campaign is a fount of coined phrases. Be they expressions finessed for maximum impact by a candidate's team or deployed spontaneously on the trail, evocative terms bring texture to an election race and come to define a campaign – for a news cycle or forever in the history books. Loath to let the language barrier stand in the way, FRANCE 24 brings you the buzzwords lighting up the trail throughout the 2022 French presidential race. In the spotlight this time: "Tefal campaign".

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Snowboard silver for France as Jacobellis wins first US gold of the Olympics #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Lindsey Jacobellis won the first gold medal for the United States at the Beijing Olympics when she took snowboard cross gold on Wednesday and finally found redemption after her career-defining fail at the Turin Games 16 years ago.

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'Dubai, Dubai': Satirical Israeli song causes stir in Arab world #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

We speak to Noam Shuster Eliassi, an Israeli comedian whose latest performance has gone viral in the Arab world. The satirical song "Dubai, Dubai" criticises the recent deal to normalise ties between Israel and the UAE and has been watched, rewatched and tweeted thousands of times. She tells us why she feels the song sends an important message.

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Blinken heads to Australia to strengthen Indo-Pacific alliances #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Blinken headed for the Asia-Pacific on Tuesday aiming to shore up regional partnerships in the face of an expansive China, even as the crisis on Ukraine's border simmers.

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EU leaders present united front after talks on Ukraine crisis #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

European leaders on Tuesday pledged unity in their goal of averting war on the continent, as France's President Emmanuel Macron said he saw a path forward on easing tensions with Russia over Ukraine after an urgent round of shuttle diplomacy.

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'Anti-vax' trucker protests threaten border trade between Canada, US #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Canadian lawmakers expressed increasing worry Tuesday about the economic effects of disruptive demonstrations after the busiest border crossing between the U.S. and Canada became partially blocked by truckers protesting vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 restrictions.

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Democratic-led US states announce plans to lift mask mandates #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Several Democratic-run US states have announced plans to roll back mask mandates in indoor places and schools, as coronavirus infections decline in America.

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Israel says Syria fired anti-aircraft missile during reported Israeli strike #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Syrian state television reported an Israeli strike around Damascus on Wednesday and the Israeli military said a Syrian anti-aircraft missile was fired towards Israel, triggering sirens and exploding in mid-air.

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US approves $100 million arms sale to Taiwan for missile upgrades #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States has approved a possible $100 million sale of equipment and services to Taiwan to "sustain, maintain, and improve" the Patriot missile defence system used by the self-ruled island claimed by China, the Pentagon said on Monday.

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US says Iran nuclear deal possible as talks resume in Vienna #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States said Monday a deal was possible with Iran on its nuclear program but that an agreement had to be completed urgently as Tehran advances its capabilities, on the eve of renewed talks.

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Tunisian police close offices of top judicial watchdog, lock staff out #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tunisian police on Monday blocked access to the country's top judicial watchdog in a move its chief slammed as "illegal", two days after President Kais Saied dissolved the body.

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Putin says ready for compromise with West after talks with Macron on Ukraine #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready for compromise and would look at proposals put forward by French leader Emmanuel Macron during talks on Monday, while still blaming the West for raising tensions over Ukraine.

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Billionaire Peter Thiel to leave Meta's board to focus on pro-Trump advocacy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Billionaire venture capitalist Peter Thiel will leave Facebook parent Meta's board, the firm said Monday, after a lengthy tenure that saw the network's rise and his vocal support of Donald Trump.

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Tunisian judges reject president's 'illegal' judicial council dissolution #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tunisian judges on Sunday rejected President Kais Saied's moves to disband the council that oversees them, a move they see as undermining their independence, setting up a new struggle over his consolidation of power.

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Australia to reopen borders to vaccinated tourists on February 21 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Australia will reopen its borders to tourists from February 21, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Monday, ending some of the world's strictest and longest-running pandemic travel restrictions.

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Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai repeats sexual assault denial in interview #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai said she never accused anyone of sexual assault, according to an interview published Monday, again walking back an allegation that sparked worldwide concern about her safety.

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Nine killed in three days as a hundred avalanches hit Austria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Nine people died in three days during which more than 100 avalanches struck Austria, authorities said Sunday.

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Mexican authorities evict migrants from makeshift camp near US border #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Mexican authorities on Sunday cleared a makeshift camp in the north of the country where hundreds of migrants heading towards the U.S. border had been holding out for more than a year in what rights organizations criticised as deplorable conditions.

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Ottawa declares emergency over 'out of control' Truckers' protest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The ongoing truckers' protest in the Canadian capital is "out of control," the Ottawa mayor said Sunday, announcing a state of emergency as the city center remained blocked by opponents of anti-Covid measures.

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France's Macron heads to Moscow on high-risk diplomatic mission #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron flies to Moscow on Monday in a risky diplomatic move, seeking commitments from Russian President Vladimir Putin to dial down tensions with Ukraine, where Western leaders fear the Kremlin plans an invasion.

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Cyclone Batsirai weakens after hitting Madagascar, floods expected #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Cyclone Batsirai weakened overnight but floods were still expected due to heavy rain after it hit eastern Madagascar with strong winds, the island's meteorological office said Sunday.

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US officials warn Russia is preparing full-scale invasion of Ukraine #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russia has stepped up preparations for an all-out invasion of Ukraine but it is not clear if Moscow has decided to take such a step, US officials have said citing intelligence assessments.

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Tunisian president Kais Saied dissolves Supreme Judicial Council #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Saied's decision caps months of his sharp criticism of the judges. Saied has frequently criticized the judiciary’s delay in issuing rulings in cases of corruption and terrorism. He repeatedly said he would not allow judges to act as if they are a state, instead of being a function of the state.

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Elizabeth II says wants Camilla to be Queen Consort as Platinum Jubilee begins #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Queen Elizabeth II has announced that she wants Camilla, the wife of her heir Prince Charles, to ultimately be known as Queen Consort, as she became the first British monarch to reign for seven decades Sunday.

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First US troops intended to reinforce NATO allies in Eastern Europe arrive in Poland #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The first U.S. troops reinforcing NATO allies in Eastern Europe amid a Russian military build-up on Ukraine's border arrived on Saturday at Rzeszow military base in southeastern Poland.

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French far-right presidential candidates compete for limelight with same-day rallies #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France’s dueling far-right presidential candidates are holding back-to-back campaign rallies Saturday, trying to steal each other’s thunder and keep their anti-immigration, anti-Islam agenda front and center in the race for the April presidential election.

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Sculpture of Algerian resistance hero vandalised before inauguration in France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Vandals in central France damaged a sculpture of an Algerian military hero who resisted France's colonisation of the North African country, just hours before it was inaugurated Saturday, AFP journalists reported.

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Palestinian PM calls for African Union to withdraw Israel’s observer status #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Palestinian prime minister Mohammed Shtayyeh on Saturday urged the African Union to withdraw Israel's observer status as heads of state from the 55-member body met for a two-day summit.

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Pence dismisses Trump claim that he could have overturned 2020 election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In a sharp rebuke of his former boss, former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Friday that Donald Trump was wrong to believe Pence had the power to reverse the outcome of the 2020 presidential election that Trump has falselyclaimed was stolen from him.

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Mandatory vaccination rules come into force in Austria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

It's official: From Saturday, Austrians over the age of 18 must be vaccinated against Covid-19 or face the possibility of a heavy fine, an unprecedented measure in the European Union.

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Cyclone Batsirai nears Madagascar, presents 'very serious threat' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Cyclone Batsirai was expected to reach eastern Madagascar on Saturday, posing a "very serious threat" to millions with powerful winds and torrential rains set to batter the large Indian Ocean island. 

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China's Xi Jinping to meet Russia's Vladimir Putin as tensions grow with West #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

China's President Xi Jinping is poised for his first face-to-face meeting with a world leader in nearly two years on Friday when he hosts Russia's Vladimir Putin, with the pair drawing closer as tensions rise with the West.

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Meta shares suffer mega losses while Amazon boasts blockbuster earnings #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Mark Zuckerberg lost $29 billion in net worth on Thursday as Meta Platforms Inc's stock marked a record one-day plunge, while fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos was set to add $20 billion to his personal valuation after Amazon's blockbuster earnings.

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Tibetans protest against Beijing Games outside Olympic Committee HQ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Around 500 Tibetans marched outside the International Olympic Committee headquarters on Thursday, led by an activist on skis dragging the Chinese flag behind him, to protest against Beijing hosting the Games.

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Canada's Trudeau says he will not send military to end trucker 'anti-vax' protest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday poured cold water on sending in the military to clear protestors opposed to Covid vaccine mandates, whose convoy of big trucks are clogging Ottawa's downtown.

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Rescuers in Morocco dig to save five-year-old boy trapped in well for days #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Moroccan rescuers raced against the clock on Friday to save a young boy trapped in a deep well for almost three days, in an operation that has gripped the kingdom with hundreds of thousands anxiously glued to live broadcasts.

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US-led raid in Syria targets jihadist, locals report civilian casualties #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A U.S.-led coalition raid on Thursday targeted a suspected al Qaeda-affiliated jihadist in the northern Syrian town of Atmeh, resulting in several civilian casualties, said residents and sources with the rebels fighting against the Syrian government.

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West African leaders hold summit after wave of coups brings turmoil to region #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

West African leaders hold a key summit on Thursday as a series of coups buffet a region struggling with poverty and a long history of turbulence.

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Macron calls for better management of EU's border-free Schengen zone #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The European Union's border-free Schengen area should be managed by regular ministerial meetings, just like the euro zone, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday, adding that this could start as early as next month.

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Protesters in Sudan continue their fight against military rule #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ahmed Ismat has a tear gas canister wound across his cheek. Aya no longer sleeps at her home to avoid arrest.

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Canada police warn of guns at trucker protest against vaccine mandate #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Police in Ottawa see signs that guns have been brought into a truckers' protest against vaccine mandates that has paralysed the Canadian capital, the police chief said on Wednesday, adding that calling in the military would pose major risks.

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Google parent Alphabet nearly doubles annual profit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Google's parent firm Alphabet announced quarterly profits Tuesday that beat expectations and nearly doubled in 2021 -- after a booming holiday season for the online ads giant facing anti-trust regulation scrutiny.

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Hybrid cars outsell diesel in Europe for the first time #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Self-charging hybrid cars, which operate on both an internal combustion engine and a battery, outsold diesel cars in Europe for the first time in 2021, albeit by just 48 vehicles, data showed on Wednesday.

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France begins to ease Covid curbs, including wearing masks outdoors #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France began lifting coronavirus restrictions including mandatory outdoor mask-wearing Wednesday in a bid to ease citizens' daily lives, dividing opinion as the country only last month reported record Covid-19 infections.

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At least 24 killed in landslides triggered by heavy flooding in Ecuador #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The heaviest flooding to hit Ecuador in two decades has killed at least 24 people in Quito, inundating homes, swamping cars and sweeping away athletes and spectators on a sports field, officials said Tuesday.

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Pfizer-BioNTech seek authorization for Covid-19 vaccine for children under 5 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Pfizer and BioNTech said Tuesday they are seeking emergency authorization from US health regulators for use of their Covid vaccine for children aged over six months and under five years.

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Whoopi Goldberg suspended from 'The View' for two weeks after Holocaust remarks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US actress Whoopi Goldberg on Tuesday was suspended from the talk show she hosts for two weeks after saying that the Nazi genocide of six million Jews "was not about race."

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Police in Rio de Janeiro investigate 'revolting' murder of Congolese migrant #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Police in Rio de Janeiro are investigating the brutal murder of a young Congolese immigrant who was allegedly beaten to death when he demanded his boss pay his overdue wages.

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Pharmaceutical giants to pay US Native American tribes $590 over opioids #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A group of pharmaceutical companies and distributors agreed to pay $590 million to settle lawsuits connected to opioid addiction among Native American tribe members, according to a US court filing released Tuesday. 

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Putin accuses US, allies of trying to lure Russia into a war in Ukraine #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West on Tuesday of deliberately creating a scenario designed to lure it into war and ignoring Russia's security concerns over Ukraine.

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Eurozone unemployment hits its lowest level on record #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The eurozone's unemployment rate fell to a historic low in December, official figures showed Tuesday, as hiring in Europe rode a solid recovery and shrugged off the explosive spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant. 

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France reviews response to Mali junta’s expulsion of its top envoy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France said Tuesday that it would review along with EU partners its military presence in Mali, a day after the junta in Bamako ordered the French ambassador to leave the country. 

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‘Leave or die’: Myanmar refugees recount how they fled the junta #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

One year after Myanmar’s military coup, the country has been plunged into civil war. Facing escalating violence and an uncertain future, tens of thousands of people have fled their homes since the February 1 coup. FRANCE 24 spoke to refugees trying to rebuild their lives abroad, from Thailand to France.

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A year on, family of slain Hezbollah critic Lokman Slim seeks accountability #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A year after the murder of Lebanese intellectual and Hezbollah critic Lokman Slim, his family is still searching for accountability in a country where crimes often go unpunished. 

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