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Turkey halts all trade with Israel over ‘humanitarian tragedy’ in Gaza

Turkey stopped all exports and imports to and from Israel as of Thursday, the Turkish trade ministry said, citing "worsening humanitarian tragedy" in the Palestinian Territories. The ministry said that trade will be halted until the Israeli government allows humanitarian aid to enter Gaza uninterrupted. Read our blog to see…

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US Federal Reserve keeps interest rate unchanged at 5.25%-5.50% as inflation sticks

The US Federal Reserve has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at 5.25 to 5.50 percent. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said while inflation has eased significantly over the past year, it's still too high, and that while wage growth has slowed down, the labour market remains tight. The…

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Nigeria: Currency reform deepens socio-economic crisis

The devaluation of the Naira against the dollar has plunged Nigerians into a deep socio-economic crisis. The price of basic foodstuffs can double or even triple in the same day. While 98 million Nigerians were already living in extreme poverty in recent years, this figure could explode by 2024 if…

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Is Biden 'shaking hands with thin air'? Is Trump 'passing gas' in the courtroom?

Viral videos on social media claim to show US President Joe Biden either "shaking hands with a ghost" or with "thin air". Sources also report that former president Donald Trump has been flatulent and sleepy in the courtroom during his New York trial. We review these viral claims in this…

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Dozens of arrests and scuffles in Parliament as Georgia's bill on 'foreign agents' advances

Dozens of people have been arrested in Georgia, and an opposition leader was seen bandaged and bruised, after police overnight used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the latest protest outside Parliament against a bill accused of limiting media freedom.

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More than 120,000 take part in May Day protests across France, dozens arrested

French police said they arrested 45 people in Paris and that 12 officers had been injured during traditional May Day protests on Wednesday, though the demonstrations were far more subdued than last year.

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Too young to scroll? French panel calls for curbs on screen time for youth

Concerns over "too much screen time" for youngsters are nothing new. In pre-internet days, young people sometimes saw their TV viewing curtailed as a punishment. But it's now been three decades since mobile phones went mainstream, and nearly two since the advent of the tablet and the smartphone. Many teachers…

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Russia accused of meddling in the GPS systems of Baltic Sea countries

Russia is being accused of jamming GPS signals across northern Europe, putting airlines on alert to possible flight disruptions. The rising frequency of these incidents is also shining a spotlight on recent trends in electronic warfare.

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Police crack down on US campus protests as tensions over Gaza war simmer

Police tore down a protest encampment at the University of Texas on Wednesday, arresting more than a dozen people, as unrest over Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza simmered on US campuses.

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Workers take to the streets in worldwide May Day protests

Workers, activists and others around the world took to the streets on Wednesday to mark May Day with protests over the pressure of rising prices and calls for greater labor rights. Pro-Palestinian sentiments were also on display.

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Paris 2024: Will the Olympics boost the French economy?

With less than 100 days to go until the Paris 2024 Olympics, we’re looking into whether or not they will be a healthy investment for Paris and France as a whole. Will the Games boost the French economy? Or will the costs outweigh the benefits? FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin discusses…

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The rock star status of US writer Paul Auster in France

FRANCE 24's culture editor Eve Jackson tells us about the life and work of US writer Paul Auster, who has died aged 77. Best known for "The New York Trilogy" mystery novels, Auster wrote more than 30 books that were translated into 40 languages. He had a particularly big following…

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Film show: Ryan Gosling stars as stunt double in 'The Fall Guy'

Film critic Lisa Nesselson speaks to Eve Jackson about the week's film news, including "The Fall Guy" with Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling, Philippe Caland's three films "Hollywood Buddha", "Ripple Effect" and "The Guru and the Gypsy", plus Luana Bajrami's "Phantom Youth". We finish with Lisa convincing Eve that a…

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'Water shortages should be reclassified as unwise water use,' expert says

Large swathes of Asia continue to swelter though a dramatic heatwave that has topped temperature records all the way from India to the Philippines. Bangladesh has faced the hottest April on record, with temperatures forcing millions of children to stay home from school and making working in the scorching heat…

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The ‘massive phenomenon’ of work-related deaths in France

As May Day celebrations fill the streets with festive marches and labour union protests across French cities today, a darker truth boils below the surface. In a country often applauded for its strong labour protections, two workers die each day due to job-related accidents, according to the latest national health…

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German mothers face countless hurdles to get back to work

Women make up nearly half the active population in Germany, but the arrival of a baby completely changes their position in the labour market. More than 70 percent of mothers of children under the age of six work part time. Mothers – particularly in the west of Germany – are…

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Biden administration 'ignoring US laws' on arms transfers to Israel: Ex-senior official

Josh Paul resigned from a senior position at the US State Department back in October to protest the US position vis-à-vis Israel's war in Gaza. In an interview with FRANCE 24, he said he did so because of the scale and scope of the conflict. "It was clear (...) that…

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Dividend payments far outpace worker wages, Oxfam analysis finds

To mark International Workers' Day, anti-poverty NGO Oxfam has released analysis showing that between 2020 and 2023, shareholders saw their dividend payments increase by 45 percent while workers saw their wages increase by just 3 percent. The figures highlight the growing global divide between rich and poor. Also in this…

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Kenya's striking doctors continue to hold out after 50 days of industrial action

In tonight's edition: Striking doctors in Kenya hold out as talks with the government lead nowhere after more than six weeks of industrial action. Also, former South African president Jacob Zuma may not yet have a completely clear run to the May 29 election, as his new party is forced…

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Paris Olympic athletes will feast on cheese and fresh baguettes, with menus by fêted French chefs

Freshly cooked bread, select cheeses and a broad veggie assortment will be among the meals to be offered to athletes and visitors during the 2024 Paris Olympics — including, of course, gourmet dishes created by renowned French chefs.

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Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University while clashes break out at UCLA

Dueling groups of protesters clashed Wednesday at the University of California, Los Angeles, grappling in fistfights and shoving, kicking and using sticks to beat one another. Hours earlier, police carrying riot shields burst into a building at Columbia University that pro-Palestinian protesters took over and broke up a demonstration that…

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'22 minutes of horror': 14-year-old boy killed in London sword attack

IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, May 1: Marijuana may soon be reclassified as a lower-risk drug in the United States, which would be a major win for President Joe Biden. Also, a horrific sword attack leaves a 14-year-old boy dead in London, leading one newspaper to question potential mental health…

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Gaza ceasefire must be permanent, Hamas official says

Hamas will respond to an Israeli truce proposal for Gaza "within a very short period", an official with the Palestinian militant group said Wednesday, stressing that any ceasefire needs to be permanent. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken renewed calls for Hamas to accept the ceasefire deal as he began…

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Georgian police crack down on pro-EU protesters, making dozens of arrests

Georgia arrested 63 demonstrators at a late-night rally, officials said Wednesday, after police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at thousands of pro-EU protesters who oppose a controversial “foreign influence” bill.

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Ex-Binance CEO sentenced to four months in US prison for money laundering violations

A court in Seattle has sentenced Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, to four months in jail for violating US money laundering laws. The billionaire told the court that he had failed and was sorry. The sentencing comes after the defendant pleaded guilty last…

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