The Islamic State claims responsability for bus bombing in Afghan capital #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Islamic State on Sunday claimed responsibility for a bomb attack on a passenger bus that killed one woman in Afghanistan's capital.

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Live: Some Ukrainians evacuated from Mariupol steel plant #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Some women and children were evacuated from a steel plant that is the last defensive stronghold in the bombed-out ruins of the port city of Mariupol, a Ukrainian official and Russian state news organizations said, but hundreds are believed to remain trapped with little food or water. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest. All times are in Paris time [GMT+2]. 

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Dnipro residents mobilise to support their fellow citizens and the war effort #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Volunteers in the town of Dnipro, Ukraine, have transformed an apartment into a storage centre to house supplies that are sent to support their fellow citizens and the war effort. A report by Karim Yahiaoui and Mohamed Farhat.

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Palestinian assailants kill Israeli security guard in West Bank #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Palestinian assailants shot and killed a security guard at the entrance of a Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank late Friday, the Israeli military said, in a fresh attack that could further fuel Israeli-Palestinian tensions that have soared in the past two months.

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Heat wave scorches India's wheat crop, shatters records and snags export plans #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An unusually early, record-shattering heat wave in India has reduced wheat yields, raising questions about how the country will balance its domestic needs with ambitions to increase exports and make up for shortfalls due to Russia's war in Ukraine.

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North Korean leader warns of 'preemptive' use of nuclear force to counter hostile forces #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has repeated his warning that Pyongyang could "preemptively" use its nuclear weaponry to counter hostile forces, state media reported Saturday.

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Beijing cracks down with Covid restrictions as long holiday begins #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Beijing will amp up its Covid-19 restrictions with additional testing requirements, officials announced on Saturday, as the start of the Labour Day holiday was muted by creeping infections in the capital.

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UN seeks to broker civilian evacuation from ruins of Mariupol, while Russia continues offensive in Kharkiv #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

While artillery fire, sirens and explosions were heard Friday in some cities, the United Nations sought to broker an evacuation of civilians from the ruins of Mariupol, where the mayor said the situation inside the steel plant that has become the southern port city’s last stronghold is dire. And Ukrainian forces fought to hold off Russian attempts to advance in the south and east, as Russian fighters continue to shell Kharkiv in northeast Ukraine. Catch up with the latest developments on FRANCE 24's liveblog. All times are in Paris time [GMT+2].

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Paris suspends Bolloré electric buses after two catch fire #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Dozens of electric buses will be taken off the streets of Paris temporarily "as a precaution" after two of the vehicles caught fire, public transport operator RATP said Friday. 

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Live: Ukrainian officials report 10 injured in Russian strikes in Kyiv #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russia fired two missiles into Kyiv on Thursday during a visit by U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres, Ukrainian officials said. At least 10 people were injured when one of the rockets struck the lower floors of a 25-storey residential building, injuring at least 10 people, the officials said. Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden asked Congress on Thursday for $33 billion to support Kyiv.  Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest. All times are in Paris time [GMT+2]. 

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U.S. Justice Department sues former Trump aide for $3 million #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Paul Manafort, who served as former president Donald Trump's 2016 campaign chairman, is being sued by the U.S. Justice Department for just under $3 million for not reporting his financial interest in foreign accounts in a timely fashion.

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Feyenoord lead Marseille 3-2 after first leg of Europa Conference League semis #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Feyenoord beat Marseille 3-2 in Rotterdam, in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final on Thursday.

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Inquiry into Paris airport landing scare points to pilot error #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Air France pilots who reported their Boeing 777 was failing to respond while preparing to land earlier this month simultaneously pulled the controls in opposite directions, French investigators said.

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Soaring food prices due to Ukraine war may stoke 'unrest' in Africa, says IMF #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Surging food and energy prices stoked by the war in Ukraine may lead to "social unrest" in Africa, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Thursday. 

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Algeria threatens to scrap gas contract with Spain amid tensions with Morocco #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Gas giant Algeria threatened Wednesday to break a contract to supply gas to Spain if Madrid transferred it onwards to "a third destination", amid tensions with regional rival Morocco.

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Haiti’s deadly gang violence spikes, families caught in crossfire #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Criminal violence in Haiti worsened this week. with fighting among gangs in part of the capital chasing thousands from their homes and killing at least 20 people, including children.

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Live: Putin warns of 'lightening response' if West attempts to intervene in Ukraine #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned that any countries attempting to interfere in Ukraine would be faced with a swift response from Russia and said all decisions on how Moscow would react in that situation have already been taken. Addressing lawmakers in St Petersburg, Putin said the West wanted to cut Russia up into different pieces and accused it of pushing Ukraine into conflict with Russia. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest. All times are in Paris time [GMT+2]. 

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Elon Musk's criticism of Twitter staff sparks backlash #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Elon Musk's criticism of Twitter Inc TWTR.N sparked a barrage of abusive tweets against the company's top lawyer on Wednesday, raising questions about his compliance with a non-disparagement agreement and the tone that the social media platform's incoming owner will set for its users.

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Italian court rules children should get both parents' surnames #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Italian children should be given the surname of both parents, the Constitutional Court said on Wednesday, overturning the tradition by which all newborns are automatically named after their father.

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Record-breaking early heatwave hits India, Pakistan, temperatures keep rising #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

India is getting too hot too early, raising the risk of fires, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned on Wednesday, as a heatwave gripped much of the country and a landfill site burned on the capital's outskirts.

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What are the biggest challenges for Macron’s second term? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Emmanuel Macron pulled off an impressive feat as he became the first French president in 20 years to win a second term in office – in face of fierce antipathy amongst large numbers of voters on the left and, in even bigger numbers, to his right. Macron will have to navigate this enmity as he tries a “different way” of governing while facing a series of challenges, from the cost of living crisis to pension reform.

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Live: Ukraine says Russia ‘beginning gas blackmail of Europe’ as Poland, Bulgaria cut off #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russia halted gas supplies to Poland on Wednesday, transmission data showed, in a deepening of the rift between the West and Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are in Paris time [GMT + 2]. 

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Myanmar junta court sentences Suu Kyi to five years for corruption #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

 A court in military-ruled Myanmar convicted the country’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi of corruption and sentenced her to five years in prison Wednesday in the first of several corruption cases against her. 

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Texas court stays execution of mother Melissa Lucio of over death of two-year-old #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Texas appeals court on Monday delayed the execution of Melissa Lucio amid growing doubts about whether she fatally beat her 2-year-old daughter in a case that has garnered the support of lawmakers, celebrities and even some jurors who sentenced her to death.

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UN raises bar for using Security Council veto #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The 193 members of the United Nations General Assembly adopted by consensus Tuesday a resolution requiring the five permanent members of the Security Council to justify their use of the veto.

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Beijing begins mass Covid testing of nearly all 21 million residents #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Beijing on Tuesday launched mass coronavirus testing for nearly all its 21 million residents, as fears grew that the Chinese capital may be placed under a strict lockdown like Shanghai.

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Lebanese youths seek a brighter future abroad amid economic, political crises #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Almost three years into Lebanon’s trifecta of economic, social and political crises, Lebanese youths are desperate to move abroad. For them, leaving the country means finding better opportunities for the future. Studies show that this belief is on the rise among youth – and this, in turn, is expected to decrease their level of political involvement and engagement.  

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Live: US hosts more than 40 countries in Germany for talks on arming Ukraine #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The US on Tuesday hosts an expected gathering of more than 40 countries at Germany’s Ramstein Air Base for talks focused on bolstering Ukraine’s defence capabilities against a potentially decisive Russian onslaught in the east. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are in Paris time [GMT + 2].

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North Korea’s Kim vows to ‘strengthen’ nuclear arsenal at military parade #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to strengthen the country’s nuclear weapons programme during a speech at a high-profile military parade in Pyongyang, state media reported Tuesday.

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Humanity entering ‘spiral of self-destruction’, UN warns #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Humanity is suffering from a “broken perception of risk”, spurring us into activities and behaviours that cause climate change and a surging number of disasters around the globe, the UN warned Tuesday.

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US judge holds Donald Trump in contempt in New York fraud probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A New York judge found former President Donald Trump in contempt of court and set in motion $10,000 daily fines Monday for failing to adequately respond to a subpoena issued by the state’s attorney general as part of a civil investigation into his business dealings.

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Le Pen, leftist Mélenchon eye June legislative polls to counter Macron #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Within hours of polls closing in the second round of the French presidential election, the runners-up set their sights on the “third round”: legislative elections in June, which will decide how much of President Emmanuel Macron’s agenda he is able to pass. Far-right Marine Le Pen and veteran leftist Jean-Luc Mélenchon, who finished third in the first round of voting, both hope to mobilise voters to form a strong parliamentary opposition to the freshly re-elected president.

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Live: Top US envoy, defence chief promise diplomatic and military aid in Kyiv #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday praised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s "extraordinary courage" after a weekend visit to Kyiv with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin. The US announced new military assistance for Ukraine and a renewed diplomatic push during the secrecy-shrouded trip. Follow our live blog for all the latest developments. All times are in Paris time [GMT + 2].

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Israel announces retaliatory strike on southern Lebanon after rocket fire #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Israeli military said it struck Lebanon with artillery fire early Monday after a rocket was fired into Israel. The army said the rocket landed in an open area in northern Israel, causing no damage or injuries.

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Nicaragua announces withdrawal from Organization of American States despite bloc's objections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Nicaragua's government on Sunday said it had completed its withdrawal from the Organization of American States (OAS), a move the group swiftly decried as violating international norms and unable to go into effect for another year.

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Liberal newcomer beats conservative three-time PM in Slovenian elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Political newcomer liberal Robert Golob defeated Slovenia’s three-time Prime Minister conservative Janez Jansa in elections on Sunday in a country split by bitter political divisions over the rule of law.

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Macron beats Le Pen again as France rallies once more against the far right #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron has seen off his far-right rival Marine Le Pen to secure five years more years at the helm of Europe’s second economy. But the narrowing margin of victory and an increasingly polarised nation herald another rocky term for the incumbent, whose success was tarnished by the lowest turnout in half a century.

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Residents left in dire straits after Saudi govt bulldozes poor Jeddah neighbourhoods #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Over the past three months, the Saudi government has launched a massive demolition campaign targeting dozens of poor neighbourhoods in Jeddah, to make way for an urban development project. With very little time to leave and no compensation, hundreds of thousands of people are now in dire straits, with no way to appeal, as our Observer explains.

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Algeria will not abandon its commitment to supply Spain with gas, Tebboune says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Saturday said his country will not abandon its commitment to supply Spain with gas despite a diplomatic row with the European country over Western Sahara.

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Didier Drogba loses bid to become Ivorian football federation president #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Didier Drogba lost a controversial bid to become president of the Ivory Coast Football Federation when he was eliminated after the first round of voting at Saturday’s elective congress. 

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Migrant boat capsizes off Lebanon; 45 rescued, at least 1 dead #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

 A child died and 45 people were rescued Saturday after a boat carrying around 60 migrants sank off Lebanon, where deadly sea crossings have spiralled due to an economic crisis

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Live: Polls open across France as Macron and Le Pen vie for French presidency #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French voters head to the polls on Sunday in the second and final round of the country’s presidential election, with President Emmanuel Macron and his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen facing off in a rematch of their 2017 duel. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for full coverage of election day.

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War in Ukraine: Joël Lautier, the French chess star on the US sanctions list #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French chess star and businessman Jöel Lautier was added to the list of people targeted by US sanctions over the war in Ukraine back in March, French business daily Les Echos reported on Wednesday, the only non-Russian to be targeted by the American authorities.

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Rio's flamboyant Carnival parade returns after pandemic hiatus #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Colorful floats and flamboyant dancers are delighting tens of thousands jammed into Rio de Janeiro's iconic Sambadrome, putting on a delayed Carnival celebration after the pandemic halted the dazzling displays.

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Russian volunteers help welcome Ukrainian refugees at Paris's Gare de l'Est #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Since the war began, more than 5 million Ukrainians have fled the country, with nearly 45,000 finding refuge in France. Many of them arrive at the Gare de l'Est in Paris on trains travelling via Germany. Waiting to receive them is the Red Cross along with a number of Russian volunteers eager to offer the displaced Ukrainians their support.

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Hair cutting, beatings: Videos reveal brutal punishments at Iranian schools #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

School officials cutting students’ hair, slapping or punching them and hurling insults… These are some of the punishments inflicted on students at schools in Iran. Now thanks to smartphones, students are able to record videos of these incidents and share them online. Our Observer, a teacher in Iran, told us that although these types of punishments have lessened in recent years, they still exist in some schools. 

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Israel closes crossing to Gazans in response to new rocket attacks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israel said it will close its only crossing from the Gaza Strip for workers on Sunday in response to overnight rocket fire, stopping short of conducting retaliatory strikes in an apparent bid to ease tensions. 

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Live: Russia is eyeing other countries after Ukraine, Zelensky warns #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia's invasion of his country was just the beginning and that Moscow has designs on capturing other countries, after a Russian general said it wants full control over southern Ukraine.

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EU agrees on new legislation to tame internet 'Wild West' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The European Union early Saturday finalised new legislation to require Big Tech to remove harmful content, the bloc's latest move to rein in the world's online giants.

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France issues international arrest warrant for ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France has issued an international arrest warrant for Carlos Ghosn, the disgraced auto tycoon who jumped bail in Japan and fled to Lebanon in a sensational getaway, prosecutors told AFP on Friday.

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Israeli police storm Jerusalem holy site after Palestinian youths throw rocks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israeli police in full riot gear stormed a sensitive Jerusalem holy site sacred to Jews and Muslims on Friday after Palestinian youths hurled stones at a gate where they were stationed.

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Live: Ukraine accuses Russia of planning sham independence referendum in occupied regions #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ukraine's President Zelensky has accused Russia of planning to “falsify” an independence referendum in the partly occupied southern regions of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, as Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boichenko told Reuters that Russian President Vladimir Putin alone can decide the fate of the 100,000 civilians still trapped in the war-torn port city, where he said Thursday that satellite images of a mass grave site were proof Russians were burying bodies to try to hide the death toll. Follow our live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

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Korean leaders Kim, Moon exchange friendly letters in rare break from tensions #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has thanked South Korea’s outgoing president for trying to improve relations, a rare gesture of goodwill but one that analysts said may not be enough to head off growing tension between the two Koreas.

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Portuguese authorities name formal suspect in ‘Maddie’ McCann disappearance case #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Portuguese prosecutors said on Thursday a man had been formally identified as a suspect in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 15 years ago.

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Honduras ex-president Orlando Hernandez extradited to US on drugs charges #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez was extradited to the United States Thursday to stand trial for allegedly aiding the smuggling of hundreds of tons of cocaine to America.

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UK lawmakers approve investigation into whether Johnson lied to parliament #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British lawmakers on Thursday triggered an investigation into allegations that Prime Minister Boris Johnson misled parliament in his initial responses to reports that he and his staff broke Covid-19 lockdown rules.

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Deadly attacks target Shiites in Afghanistan, IS group claims mosque blast #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A series of explosions across Afghanistan on Thursday killed at least 16 people and wounded scores more, according to police and health officials. The Islamic State (IS) group's local affiliate claimed an attack on a Shiite mosque in the northern city of Mazar-e-Sharif, which killed at least 11 people. 

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French inmates fasting for Ramadan share their iftar meals on TikTok #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Islamic month of Ramadan is generally observed with a daily fast from sunrise to sunset as well as a nightly feast where communities come together to pray and break their fast. However, for the thousands of Muslims currently incarcerated in France, the holy month is more difficult. The FRANCE 24 Observers team spoke to one inmate about how he continues to observe these religious practices. 

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Queen Elizabeth II's 96th birthday marked with gun salutes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Queen Elizabeth celebrated her 96th birthday at her Sandringham estate on Thursday as gun salutes rang out across London and Windsor and military bands played "Happy Birthday".

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Live: Russia pummels last Ukrainian defenders in port city Mariupol #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Relentless Russian attacks pounded a giant steel plant in Mariupol – the last Ukrainian stronghold in the besieged port city – with a top ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin saying Russian forces would overcome the city’s remaining defenders on Thursday. Follow our live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

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Biden administration appeals ruling lifting mask mandate on transport #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States government is appealing a court ruling that controversially lifted a federal mask mandate on public transport earlier this week, the Justice Department said Wednesday.

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Several dead after small plane crashes onto Haiti street #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least six people died in a small commercial plane crash in Haiti on Wednesday, according to police.

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Israel launches fresh strikes on Gaza after rocket fire #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israel struck Gaza twice early Thursday in response to a rocket fired by Palestinian militants, as Israeli police in Jerusalem blocked Jewish ultra-nationalist protesters from approaching the Old City’s Muslim quarter to stop them exacerbating tensions.

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Nobel laureate Ramos-Horta wins East Timor's presidential election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Nobel laureate Jose Ramos-Horta scored a landslide victory in East Timor's presidential election, according to preliminary results published Wednesday by the election secretariat.

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Solomon Islands signed China security pact with 'eyes open' despite criticism from US, Australia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said Wednesday his government signed a controversial security pact with China "with our eyes open" but refused to say when it may be published.

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Live: Commander in Ukraine's Mariupol warns his forces are facing 'last days, if not hours' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russia gave Ukrainian fighters still holding out in Mariupol a fresh ultimatum to surrender on Wednesday as it pushed for a decisive victory in its new eastern offensive, while Western governments pledged more military help to Kyiv. Thousands of Russian troops backed by artillery and rocket barrages were advancing in what Ukrainian officials have called the Battle of the Donbas. Follow our live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

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Netflix loses subscribers for first time in decade #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Netflix shares lost a quarter of their value Tuesday after the company revealed its ranks of subscribers shrank in the first quarter of this year.

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Blinken calls on Israel, Palestinians to 'end the cycle of violence' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israeli and Palestinian leaders Tuesday to "end the cycle of violence" after a sharp escalation in tensions between the two sides in recent days.

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Macron's polling lead over Le Pen widens ahead of France's Sunday runoff vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron's lead in voting intention polls widened on Tuesday but his prime minister said a Macron win in Sunday's presidential runoff vote was not guaranteed, as far-right challenger Marine Le Pen accused him of fear-mongering.

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Israel hits Gaza after rocket attack as Jerusalem tensions escalate #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israel carried out its first air strikes on the Gaza Strip in months early Tuesday in response to a rocket fired from the Palestinian enclave as tensions soar after a weekend of violence around a Jerusalem holy site.

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US judge throws out Biden's mask mandate for public transport, airplanes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A US federal judge on Monday struck down the Covid-19 mask mandate for public transportation imposed by the administration of President Joe Biden, prompting major airlines to quickly drop the requirement.

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UK PM Johnson to face angry MPs for first time since 'partygate' fine #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will face angry lawmakers Tuesday for the first time since being fined for breaking the law, as the "partygate" scandal continues to plague him.

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Russia broadcasts video of captured Britons asking for prisoner swap #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two British fighters captured in Ukraine by Russian forces appeared on Russian state TV on Monday and asked to be exchanged for a Ukrainian ally of President Vladimir Putin who is being held by the Ukrainian authorities.

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Pakistan sentences six men to death for lynching Sri Lankan over ‘blasphemy’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Pakistan court Monday sentenced six men to death and dozens more to jail terms ranging from two years to life for the brutal mob slaying of a Sri Lankan factory manager accused of blasphemy. 

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Israel intercepts rocket fired from Gaza as tensions soar #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Palestinian militants fired a rocket into southern Israel for the first time in months on Monday, in a potentially major escalation after clashes at a sensitive holy site in Jerusalem and a wave of attacks and military raids elsewhere. 

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In France’s unhappy democracy, voting for ‘lesser evil’ is a bitter pill to swallow #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

For the third time in the past five presidential elections, millions of French citizens are preparing to cast their ballots not in favour of a candidate but to keep another one out of power. So far, the anti-Le Pen vote has resulted in crushing defeats for the far right – but at the cost of rising abstention, anger and resentment.

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Several injured in clashes at anti-immigration rally in Sweden #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Swedish police said officers wounded three people Sunday in the eastern city of Norrkoping as demonstrators protested against plans by a far-right group to burn copies of the Koran. "Police fired several warning shots. Three people appear to have been hit by ricochets and are currently being treated in hospital", police said in a statement.

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‘Voting for Marine Le Pen is not an option for women’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to make the fight against gender inequality the "great cause" of his second term in power. Marine Le Pen promises to "stand in the way of anyone" who threatens women. FRANCE 24 spoke to several women’s rights activists about the two presidential candidates’ programmes, and looked at how feminist their manifestos actually are.

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Shanghai reports first Covid deaths since lockdown started in March #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Shanghai on Monday said three people had died from Covid-19, the first official announcement of deaths from an outbreak which has plunged the megacity into a weeks-long lockdown, sparking widespread anger and rare protests.

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Arab party suspends Israeli coalition govt membership amid Jerusalem violence #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israel's fractious governing coalition faced a new split on Sunday when Arab-Israeli party Raam "suspended" its membership, after violence around a flashpoint Jerusalem holy site that wounded 170 people over the weekend.

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Zelensky says Russia aims to destroy the region of Donbas, vows to defend it #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia on Sunday of wanting to "destroy" the entire eastern region of Donbas, promising that everything would be done to defend it, starting with the strategic port of Mariupol where the soldiers are called upon to fight "until at the end." Follow our live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2)

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Keen to be ‘close to the people’, Macron ventures into hostile territory #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Emmanuel Macron’s second-round campaign strategy is markedly different from the approach he took ahead of his first presidential election duel against far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in 2017, as he criss-crosses the country – often visiting hostile terrain – as he tries to banish a perception of haughtiness among parts of the electorate.

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'A dozen terrorists' killed in air strikes in central Mali, army says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Mali's army said Saturday that it had killed "a dozen terrorists" including a French-Tunisian jihadist in air strikes in the centre of the Sahel nation.

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North Korea tests new weapons system to improve firepower and tactical nukes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Kim Jong Un supervised the test-firing of a new guided weapons system to improve North Korea's "tactical nukes", state media said Sunday, capping days of celebrations surrounding the birthday of the country's founding leader.

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Myanmar junta frees 1,600 from jail, but not political prisoners #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Families of detained Myanmar protesters had their hopes dashed Sunday after political prisoners were not included in some 1,600 people released by the junta to mark the Buddhist new year.

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Live: Blasts heard in Kyiv, Zelensky says situation in Mariupol 'inhuman' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Residents in Kyiv heard explosions in the early hours of Sunday morning, local media reported. In the southeast, Russia claims to have gained control of Mariupol, with the city in a situation Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described as "inhuman". Follow our live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). 

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Will older voters be enough to carry Macron to victory over Le Pen? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

While Anglophone countries have seen right-wing populists achieve strong electoral performances thanks to older voters, a different dynamic is playing out in France: President Emmanuel Macron goes into the April 24 second-round runoff against nationalist Marine Le Pen after relying on over 60s to outpoll her in the first round.

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Ship carrying 750 tonnes of fuel sinks off Tunisia's southeast coast #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A tanker carrying 750 tonnes of diesel fuel from Egypt to Malta sank Saturday in the Gulf of Gabes off Tunisia's southeast coast, sparking a rush to avoid a spill.

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Opponents of French far-right plan protests as election campaign enters final week #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Protests were expected around France on Saturday as opponents of far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen seek to form a united front to prevent her from winning an election runoff against incumbent Emmanuel Macron on April 24. 

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Chinese astronauts return to Earth after six months on space station #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Saturday after 183 days in space, ending China's longest crewed mission as it continues its quest to become a major space power.

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Coachella music festival returns after three-year Covid hiatus #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Revelers in thong bodysuits, sporting glitter eyeshadow and sheathed in neon partied late into the night Friday as the first Coachella since the pandemic's onset got underway in the California desert.

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Live: Blasts heard in Kyiv and Lviv as Russia renews attack on capital #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Air raid sirens sounded throughout most of Ukraine on Saturday morning, as blasts were reported in Kyiv and Lviv. Russia has warned it plans to intensify attacks on the Ukrainian capital following the sinking of its Moskva warship. Follow our live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). 

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North Korea celebrates founder's birth without military parade #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Kim Jong Un oversaw a huge public procession to celebrate the birthday of North Korea's founding leader, state media images showed Saturday, but the anniversary passed without an anticipated show of military strength.

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Residents of Ukraine's Kramatorsk left behind after train station strike halts evacuations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After a Russian airstrike claimed the lives of at least 50 civilians trying to leave the Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk on April 8, the residents who still remain are facing a tough choice: make the best of life in a ghost town or try to evacuate on their own.

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Ex-president Hollande calls for Macron vote to keep Le Pen out of power #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French ex-president Francois Hollande on Thursday called on voters to back President Emmanuel Macron in the second round of the country's presidential election, stressing that support for the incumbent is the best way "to ensure [Marine] Le Pen does not win".

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Barcelona eliminated, West Ham advances in Europa League #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Barcelona's European campaign has gone from bad to worse in its first season post Lionel Messi. First the Spanish powerhouse was eliminated from the lucrative Champions League, and now it has been knocked out of the second-tier Europa League by Eintracht Frankfurt. The German team stunned Barcelona 3-2 at the Camp Nou to advance to the semifinals on a 4-3 aggregate score. 

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Clashes erupt at Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, dozens of Palestinians wounded #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Clashes broke out early Friday between Israeli police and Palestinians at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, a major holy site in Jerusalem, and medics said at least 59 Palestinians were wounded. 

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Live: CIA chief warns desperate Putin could use nuclear weapons in Ukraine #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The threat of Russia potentially using tactical or low-yield nuclear weapons in Ukraine cannot be taken lightly, but the CIA has not seen a lot of practical evidence reinforcing that concern, CIA Director William Burns said on Thursday. Burns' comments underscored concerns that the biggest attack against a European state since 1945 risks escalating to the use of nuclear weapons. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). 

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Israeli air strikes hit government positions near Damascus, says Syrian State TV #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Syrian state television reported that Israeli air strikes had hit several locations in the countryside west of the capital Damascus on Thursday.

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North Korea-tied hackers behind Axie Infinity crypto heist, says FBI #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korean-tied hackers were responsible for a $620-million cryptocurrency heist last month targeting players of the popular Axie Infinity game, US authorities said Thursday.

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Cannes unveils star-studded lineup including France's Claire Denis #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Cannes Film Festival announced the line-up for its 75th edition on Thursday with a mix of cult arthouse directors and Hollywood glamour heading for the French Riviera in May.

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UK's plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda deemed 'inhumane' by rights groups #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The British government has struck a deal with Rwanda to send some asylum-seekers to the African country, a move that opposition politicians and refugee groups condemned as unworkable and inhumane. 

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Philippine military continues search and rescue efforts as death toll climbs post cyclone #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Philippine military pledged on Thursday to keep up search and rescue efforts after tropical storm Megi ripped through central areas this week, burying many under landslides and killing at least 123 people. 

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Le Pen tries to ‘take the politics out’ of her image in new campaign poster #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen heads into her second-round duel with President Emmanuel Macron with a new poster at the heart of her campaign, plastered with the new slogan “For all French people”. This marks the latest step in her communication strategy aimed at “de-demonising” her party.

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Live: Major Russian warship ‘seriously damaged’ in explosion as Ukraine claims strike #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russia said on Thursday the flagship of its Black Sea fleet was seriously damaged and its crew evacuated following an explosion that a Ukrainian official said was the result of a missile strike. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for all the latest updates. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). 

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UK sentences IS group member to life in prison for murder of MP Amess #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A British judge on Wednesday sentenced Islamic State group follower Ali Harbi Ali to a whole-life prison term for murdering lawmaker David Amess in a knife attack last year.

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Macron denies striking deal with ex-president Sarkozy for campaign endorsement #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday denied striking any wider political agreement with conservative former president Nicolas Sarkozy in exchange for his endorsement ahead of a close second round of voting in presidential elections on April 24.

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Floods wreak 'untold havoc' in South Africa, killing more than 50 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The death toll from floods and mudslides after rainstorms struck the South African port city of Durban and surrounding areas in KwaZulu-Natal province has climbed to 59, authorities said on Tuesday.

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Israeli forces fatally shoot Palestinian during military operations in West Bank #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israeli troops shot dead a Palestinian in the city of Nablus on the fifth day of military operations in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said Wednesday.

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Live: Zelensky offers to swap pro-Russian tycoon for captured Ukrainians #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered Wednesday to swap pro-Kremlin tycoon Viktor Medvedchuk, who was arrested by Kyiv after escaping house arrest, for Ukrainians captured by Russia. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for all the latest updates. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). 

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Dozens killed in landslides, flooding after tropical storm hits Philippines #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The death toll from landslides and floods in the Philippines rose to 58 on Wednesday, official tallies showed, as rescuers dug up more bodies with their bare hands in villages crushed by rain-induced avalanches.

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EU halts military training in Mali, German foreign minister to hold talks with junta #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The EU will halt military training missions in Mali but will keep a presence in the Sahel, foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Monday, citing concerns over "interference" and civilian killings committed by Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was headed to the country for talks this week with the ruling junta.

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Indonesia's parliament passes long-awaited sexual violence bill #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Indonesia's parliament passed on Tuesday a long-awaited bill to tackle sexual violence, aimed at providing a legal framework for victims to secure justice in a country where sexual abuse has often been regarded as a private matter. 

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Live: Zelensky asks allies for more weapons as control of Mariupol hangs in balance #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ukraine pleaded for more weapons from the West to help it end the siege of Mariupol and fend off an expected Russian offensive in the east, as more reports emerged of rape and brutality against Ukrainian civilians by Russian forces. Follow our live blog for all the latest developments in Ukraine. All times are in Paris time [GMT + 2]. 

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US orders non-essential diplomatic staff to leave Shanghai amid strict Covid lockdown #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States announced Tuesday it had ordered all non-essential employees at its Shanghai consulate to leave, while voicing concerns for the safety of Americans in China as the government enforces hard lockdowns to contain Covid-19.

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Sri Lanka PM pleads for ‘patience’ as protests against his government mount #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa pleaded for “patience” Monday as thousands continued to take to the streets to protest his family’s rule, with public anger at a fever pitch over the country’s crippling economic crisis.

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Biden administration takes aim at ‘ghost guns’ with new federal rule #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Joe Biden on Monday took fresh aim at ghost guns, the privately made firearms without serial numbers that are increasingly cropping up in violent crimes, as he struggles to break through gridlock in Washington to address gun deaths and mass shootings.

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Mexican President Lopez Obrador wins low-turnout recall vote, early count shows #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Sunday easily won a divisive referendum he promoted on whether he should step down or complete his term – a vote marked by low turnout.

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Tesla chief Elon Musk no longer joining Twitter board, platform’s CEO says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Elon Musk is no longer joining the board of Twitter, the CEO of the social media company said late Sunday, in a reversal less than a week after announcing the Tesla chief would be appointed.

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Live: Zelensky says Russian forces are moving to ‘larger operations’ in Ukraine’s east #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Sunday that Russian forces “will move to even larger operations in the east” of Ukraine and that this week would be as crucial as any since Moscow’s invasion on February 24. Zelensky also challenged US President Joe Biden to provide more weapons to Ukraine in an interview with American media that aired Sunday. Read our live blog to follow the latest developments in Ukraine. All times are in Paris time [GMT+ 2].

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France’s election seen from the US: geopolitics, inflation loom large #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Could France be facing its Trump moment? For US commentators, France’s expected presidential runoff between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen has raised the prospect of a fresh shakeup in transatlantic alliances, which could test Western unity against Putin’s Russia as war rages in Ukraine.

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France's presidential election rematch is no replay as Macron, Le Pen eye suspenseful final duel #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France is poised for a rematch of the 2017 presidential election run-off with centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right candidate Marine Le Pen once again advancing to the final after first-round voting on Sunday. But the 2022 race has so far been anything but a replay of the contest Macron won five years ago. And the final result when all votes are counted on April 24 is all the more uncertain for it.

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Live: 2022 French presidential election – first-round results #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Follow the results of the first round of the French presidential election with each candidate’s score updated in real time, based on estimates gathered by AFP from several polling institutes. Find the full April 10 results in our interactive map.

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Two Palestinian women killed as tensions mount in West Bank #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israeli forces killed two Palestinian women on Sunday after one ran towards troops and the other stabbed a soldier in separate incidents in the occupied West Bank, Israeli security officials said.

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Live: Russian rockets ‘destroy’ Ukraine’s Dnipro airport #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russian forces fired rockets into Ukraine’s Luhansk and Dnipro regions on Sunday, Ukrainian officials said, completely destroying an airport and potentially leaving casualties. Follow our live blog below for the latest developments. All times are Paris time [GMT + 2].

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Ukraine preparing for ‘big battles’ against Russian forces in the east as civilians flee #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ukraine is preparing for "big battles" against Moscow's forces in the east of the country, officials in Kyiv said, as thousands of civilians flee in fear of an imminent Russian offensive.

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Pakistan PM Imran Khan ousted after losing no-confidence vote in parliament #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Imran Khan was dismissed Sunday as Pakistan prime minister after losing a no-confidence vote in parliament following weeks of political turmoil.

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Explainer: What you need to know about France’s presidential election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French voters head to the polls for the first round of presidential elections on Sunday after a muted campaign overshadowed by the war in Ukraine. FRANCE 24 takes a look at how France’s two-round presidential election plays out.

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Pakistani lawmakers abruptly adjourn before no-confidence vote on PM Khan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Pakistan’s parliament abruptly adjourned before a planned vote on ousting Prime Minister Imran Khan and had not reconvened as scheduled on Saturday as political uncertainty continued to grip the nuclear-armed country.

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Tens of thousands march against beleaguered Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tens of thousands marched on beleaguered Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's office on Saturday, in the biggest protest to date over the country's dire economic and political crisis.

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Morozov’s Russian tableaus to remain in France after invasion of Ukraine #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two pictures from the smash hit Paris art exhibition of masterpieces collected by Russian afficionado Ivan Morozov are to remain in France due to circumstances created by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the French culture ministry said Saturday.

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French voters in Covid-hit Shanghai barred from casting presidential ballots #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French citizens under lockdown in Covid-hit Shanghai will be unable to vote at a city polling station in Sunday's tightly contested first round of the presidential election, France's embassy in Beijing said on Friday.

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Life under the bombs in the western Ukrainian town of Zhytomyr #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As the war in Ukraine continues, we take you to the western town of Zhytomyr. Although tension has now eased there with the withdrawal of Russian troops from the region, Zhytomyr's inhabitants had to live with the sound of bombings and sirens for weeks on end and are now helplessly taking stock of the damage. Located 150 kilometres from the capital Kyiv, the town's proximity to the frontlines has also made it a regional hub for both aid distribution and displaced people. Our reporters Luke Shrago and Tarek Kai saw first-hand how its population is determined to resist the Russian invasion.

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Live: Zelensky calls for ‘firm global response’ to deadly strike on Kramatorsk #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday he expected a ‘firm global response’ to the deadly missile strike that killed more than 50 people at a train station in Kramatorsk earlier that day. Some world leaders condemned the attack, with US President Joe Biden accusing Russia of being behind a “horrific atrocity”. Read our live blog for the latest developments in Ukraine. All times are Paris time [GMT + 2].

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Ivory Coast's ex-president Laurent Gbagbo visits Duekoue, site of 2011 massacre #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo visited Duekoue in the west of the country on Friday, the notorious site of the massacre where more than 800 people were killed in 2011 during the post-election crisis that ended with Gbagbo’s arrest.

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‘They are going to starve to death’: Shanghai residents in lockdown with ‘no end in sight’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Shanghai, China’s largest city and financial hub, has been under a total lockdown since April 5 as Covid-19 cases skyrocket. The city’s 26 million inhabitants have been barred from leaving their homes or apartment buildings and are now depending on government supplies and overloaded grocery delivery apps for food. The rapid spread of the virus alongside logistical challenges related to closing down the city have left residents desperate with no end in sight, our Observer says. 

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Belgium shuts Ferrero plant over Kinder salmonella link #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Belgian health authorities ordered Italian confectionary group Ferrero on Friday to suspend production at its plant in Belgium, after an investigation into dozens of cases of salmonella linked to the company's Kinder chocolates.

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Cyprus's Varosha, where time came to a halt in 1974 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Occupied by Turkish soldiers for close to half a century, the former Cypriot resort town of Varosha lies in ruins. Known as Marash in Turkish, the town is situated in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, an entity only recognised by Ankara. It's also home to one of the two Turkish military bases on the island. According to a 1984 UN resolution, Varosha must be returned to its original owners. But neither the Greek Cypriot authorities, nor the Turkish Cypriot administration have taken steps to apply the decision. Our regional correspondents Shona Bhattacharyya and Ludovic de Foucaud report.

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EU adopts fresh sanctions against Russia including coal import ban #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The European Union on Friday formally adopted its fifth package of sanctions against Russia since the country's Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine, including bans on the import of coal, wood, chemicals and other products.

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War in Ukraine: Courage and resilience amid Russian offensive #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The war in Ukraine is being waged on many fronts. From Odesa on the Black Sea to Irpin in the north, via Mykolaiv and the capital Kyiv, FRANCE 24's Gwendoline Debono has followed the trail of violence and devastation. Our reporter met fighters joining the war, civilians hiding in underground bunkers and women giving birth amid Russian shelling. She witnessed the horror of the morgue of Mykolaiv, where bodies are brought in all day long for families to identify. She also followed volunteer ambulance workers who take huge risks to try to save those trapped by the fighting.

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Live: Civilians flee as Ukraine braces for redoubled Russian assault on southeast #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Civilians in eastern Ukraine struggled to evacuate Friday as Russia redirects its firepower, while President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of “even more horrific” devastation being in the areas retaken by Ukrainian troops around the capital. Follow our live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time [GMT+2].

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Europa and Conference leagues roundup: Lyon and Barca on edge, Marseille wins at home #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thursday saw the first leg of quarter-finals for both the Europa and Conference Leagues, with French teams Lyon drawing in London and Marseille settling for a 2-1 win on their home turf.

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Armenia, Azerbaijan prepare for peace talks after flare-up in Nagorno-Karabakh region #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Armenia and Azerbaijan are preparing for peace talks, officials in both countries said Thursday, after a flare-up last month in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region over which they fought a 2020 war.

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Mali opens investigation into alleged massacre in village of Moura #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Mali said on Wednesday that military investigators had opened an investigation into events in the village of Moura, the site of an alleged massacre by local forces and foreign fighters.

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Russian nationalist leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky dies at 75 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russian nationalist leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky, a senior lawmaker whose sulphurous rhetoric and antics alarmed the West but appealed to Russians’ aggrievement and wounded pride, has died at age 75, the speaker of the lower house of Russia's parliament said Wednesday. 

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'Putin will be gone soon': Exiled Russian dissident Ilya Ponomarev #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Exiled Russian dissident Ilya Ponomarev gave an interview to FRANCE 24 from Kyiv. The former Russian lawmaker was the only member of the Douma to vote against the annexation of Crimea back in 2014 and now lives in Ukraine. He predicted that "Putin will be gone soon", arguing that the Russian president has "definitely lost the war" in Ukraine and that "no dictator who has lost a war can stay in power". Asked about the suspected war crimes in Bucha that have shocked the world, Ponomarev claimed that the killings were most likely the results of "panic" by retreating Russian forces, rather than carefully planned.

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Burkina Faso’s ex-president Compaoré sentenced to life over pan-African folk hero Sankara’s murder #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Burkina Faso's former president Blaise Compaoré was sentenced in absentia to life in jail over his role in the 1987 murder of the country's revolutionary folk hero Thomas Sankara, a military court ruled on Wednesday, wrapping up a long-awaited trial that was disrupted by a coup.

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'The useful vote': French presidential contenders irk rivals with tactical taboo #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Presidential campaigns offer an abundance of catch phrases, whether slogans finessed by a candidate's team to deliver maximum impact or coined spontaneously on the trail. The proclamations of presidential hopefuls bring texture to an election race and come to define a campaign – for a news cycle or forever in the history books. FRANCE 24 breaks through the language barrier to bring you the buzzwords of the 2022 French presidential race. In the spotlight: "Vote utile", the useful vote.

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Israeli lawmaker quits, threatening Bennett's fragile hold on parliament #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett lost his razor-thin parliamentary majority on Wednesday after a lawmaker from his nationalist party quit, leaving his government with a more precarious grip on power but in no immediate danger of collapse. 

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Live: US will provide additional $100 million in security aid to Ukraine, says Blinken #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States and its allies on Wednesday prepared new sanctions on Moscow over civilian killings in northern Ukraine, which President Volodymyr Zelenskiy described as "war crimes" while demanding commensurate punishment. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced an additional $100 million in security assistance for Ukraine. Follow our live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time [GMT+2].

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Rights groups accuse Ethiopian forces of committing war crimes in Tigray #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Security forces and their allies in a disputed part of conflict-hit northern Ethiopia committed abuses against Tigrayans that amounted to war crimes and crimes against humanity, two rights groups said Wednesday.

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Chileans to vote on new constitution on Sept 4, says government #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Chileans will vote in a mandatory referendum on September 4 to approve or reject a new constitution to replace the one enacted in 1980 by the regime of dictator Augusto Pinochet, the government said Tuesday.

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Baltic states end Russian gas imports – but can the rest of Europe follow suit? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Global outrage over the gruesome killing of civilians in Ukraine's Bucha has heightened the pressure on Europe to halt its imports of Russian gas. Having led the way, Lithuania and its Baltic neighbours are urging their EU partners to join them in ending all purchases of Moscow’s “toxic” gas.

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Militia leader goes on trial at the ICC over war crimes in Darfur #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A former Sudanese militia leader becomes the first person to go on trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes in Darfur, a region ravaged by conflict, on Tuesday. The trial at the Hague-based tribunal opens as some 45 people were killed last week in Darfur in fresh clashes between rival ethnic groups.

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France alarmed by Mali massacre involving Russian mercenaries #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France said Monday that it was concerned by information that hundreds of civilians had been killed in the Malian village of Moura in an operation by elements of the armed forces joined by Russian mercenary allies.

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EU, US plan fresh Russia sanctions over Bucha massacre #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States and Europe were planning new sanctions on Tuesday to punish Moscow over civilian killings in Ukraine, and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned more deaths were likely to be uncovered in areas seized from Russian invaders.

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Live: Ukraine’s Zelensky to address Security Council amid outrage over Bucha killings #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would address the UN Security Council on Tuesday and predicted further, worse instances of mass killings of civilians by Russian troops would be discovered. Tuesday’s Security Council session is to consider Ukrainian allegations of the murder of civilians by Russian soldiers in Bucha, northwest of Kyiv, following the discovery of hundreds of bodies. Read our live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time [GMT+2].

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Prominent Egyptian dissident Abdel Fattah launches hunger strike in prison #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah, a key figure in the country’s 2011 revolution, began a hunger strike in prison over the weekend, his mother Laila Soueif said Monday.

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Biden Supreme Court nominee Jackson advances toward final Senate confirmation #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson secured the support of two more Senate Republicans on Monday, as she cleared a procedural hurdle toward becoming the first Black woman to serve on the nation’s top judicial body.

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Supporters of murdered Corsican nationalist Colonna clash with police in fresh protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A demonstration by thousands of supporters of murdered Corsican nationalist Yvan Colonna on Sunday turned violent amid fears the clashes with police could delay talks between the island's political leaders and the French government.

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Grammys 2022: Jazzman Jon Batiste wins album of year, Zelensky makes surprise video appearance #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Multi-genre artist Jon Batiste won album of the year and R&B duo Silk Sonic took two of the top honors on Sunday at a Grammy awards ceremony that featured a surprise appeal for support from wartime President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine.

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Chaves captures Costa Rican presidency as voters reject old guard #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Anti-establishment economist Rodrigo Chaves won Costa Rica's presidency on Sunday as voters in the Central American country rejected traditional politics amid growing social discontent and concerns over the national debt.

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Hungary's authoritarian leader Viktor Orban wins fourth term in general election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Nationalist Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban claimed a "great victory" in Sunday's general election, as partial results gave his Fidesz party the lead. 

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Serbia's incumbent President Vucic declares election victory #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Serbia's leader Aleksandar Vucic claimed a landslide victory in general elections Sunday paving the way for another term as president and extending his decade-long rule in the Balkan nation. 

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Macron seeks to fire up voters, coax leftists onside amid far-right challenge #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Just weeks ago, Emmanuel Macron's chances of not running away with the French presidential election looked about as likely as April snow in Paris. And yet wintry winds blew anew on Saturday as Macron finally hosted his first – and only – re-election campaign rally. With eight days to go until the vote's first round next Sunday, the frosty chill focusing minds is far-right challenger Marine Le Pen breathing down Macron's neck – and the realisation he'll need lukewarm leftists onside to beat her.

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Slideshow: Death, destruction in wake of Russian troop withdrawal from northern Ukraine #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A recent Russian troop withdrawal from the Kyiv region has left apocalyptic scenes of death and destruction amid growing reports of atrocities, particularly in the suburb of Bucha. Western leaders and international human rights groups have called for an investigation into the incidents, while Russia denies killing civilians in Bucha. Click on the arrows in the photograph below to view the slideshow.

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Jordan's Hamzah renounces prince title a year after plot #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Jordan's former crown prince, Hamzah, who was implicated in a coup plot against his half-brother King Abdullah II, gave up his royal title on Sunday. 

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Hungarians flock to polls in vote overshadowed by Ukraine war as Orban seeks new term #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hungarians flocked to polling stations on Sunday as voters in the Central European country faced a choice: take a chance on a diverse, Western-looking coalition of opposition parties, or grant nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban a fourth consecutive term after a campaign dominated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Ukrainian TikToker documents her family’s escape from Mykolaiv #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Diana Totok, a 19-year-old Ukrainian, has racked up millions of views on TikTok after posting videos that documented her leaving her hometown of Mykolaiv after the Russian invasion began.

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Ethiopia’s Gelmisa and Kenya’s Jeptum triumph at Paris marathon #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ethiopian Deso Gelmisa produced a burst of speed in the final stretch to claim the biggest title of his career with victory in the Paris marathon in cold conditions on Sunday.

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Sri Lankan opposition lawmakers defy curfew to stage protest march amid economic crisis #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Armed troops in Sri Lanka blocked a Sunday opposition protest march staged in defiance of an emergency curfew to protest the island nation's worsening economic crisis, after authorities imposed a social media blackout to contain public dissent.

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Live: Air strikes hit Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odesa, says official #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An official of Ukraine’s interior ministry said that air strikes rocked Ukraine's strategic Black Sea port of Odesa early Sunday morning. The latest attack comes after Kyiv's warning that Russia was trying to consolidate its troops in the south. Read our live blog to follow the latest events. All times are Paris time [GMT+2].

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Beleagured Pakistan PM Imran Khan faces no-confidence vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan looked likely to be booted out of office later Sunday as parliament gathered to vote on a no-confidence motion following weeks of political turmoil.

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Macron warns of dangers of extremism at election rally as French polls tighten #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron called on tens of thousands of cheering but increasingly nervous supporters to help him win the "battle between progress and turning back" at his first election campaign rally just a week before the first round of the 2022 presidential election.  

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Hungary’s opposition leader Marki-Zay faces Orban, tough electoral map in parliamentary vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hungarians will vote in a parliamentary election on Sunday with polls giving the edge to incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban. But for the first time in its 12 years in power, the ruling Fidesz party will face a united opposition coalition led by Peter Marki-Zay.

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Yemenis welcome Ramadan ceasefire deal with baited breath #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Yemen's warring parties are set to lay down their weapons for the first nationwide truce since 2016 on Saturday with all eyes on whether the UN-brokered ceasefire will hold.

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Was this photo of Chechen leader Kadyrov praying in a petrol station taken in Ukraine? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A photo claiming to show the Head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov has made the rounds on social media and on international media outlets. In the photo, Kadyrov is said to be praying in a petrol station in Mariupol, the Ukrainian port city where Chechen fighters are currently helping Russian troops vie for control. But the Chechen leader never claimed that the photo was taken in Mariupol; indeed, it was taken more than 200 kilometres away.

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Israeli security forces kill three militants in West Bank amid surge of violence #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israeli security forces killed three Islamic Jihad militants when they came under fire Saturday during a raid in the West Bank, police said, the latest deaths in a surge of violence.

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Will Smith resigns from US motion picture academy over Oscars slap #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Will Smith resigned Friday from the motion picture academy following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept any further punishment the organization imposed.

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As it happened: Thousands of residents evacuated from besieged Mariupol #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More than 3,000 people have escaped the besieged region of Mariupol in a convoy of buses and private cars. Dozens of buses carrying Mariupol residents who arrived on Friday in Zaporizhzhia, about 200 kilometres to the northwest. Read our live blog below to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time [GMT+2].  

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Hungarian PM Orban faces stern test in parliamentary election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After a tense campaign dominated by Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, Hungarians will vote in a general election on Sunday with polls giving the edge to incumbent nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

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Live: EU to urge China to rethink its stance on Russia over Ukraine war #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The EU is set to hold a virtual summit with China against a backdrop of increasing alarm over Beijing's growing proximity with Moscow and its reluctance to condemn its invasion of Ukraine. Follow our live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time [GMT+2].   

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