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Activists announce new, bigger aid flotilla to set sail for Gaza in March
Global Sumud Flotilla to carry up to 1,000 activists in largest-ever 'coordinated humanitarian intervention' for Gaza.
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ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 explained in maps and charts
India and Sri Lanka will host the 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup from Saturday to March 8.
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Neither Israel nor Hamas interested in phase 2 of ceasefire, researcher says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Hussein Ibish, Senior Resident Scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute, says neither Israel nor Hamas are interested in moving to phase 2 of the ceasefire because…
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How a Jewish family’s Baghdad home became France’s rent-free embassy
A Paris court on Monday dismissed a lawsuit brought by the descendants of an Iraqi Jewish family seeking compensation for a Baghdad villa occupied rent-free by France's diplomatic representation for…
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Ukraine, Russia exchange prisoners of war for first time in months
Ukraine and Russia have conducted their first prisoner exchange in months, each releasing 157 captured soldiers, Russia's defence ministry said Thursday, amid US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi aimed at…
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The Debate - More than just Games: What stakes as Italy hosts Winter Olympics?
It's snowing in the Alps. Normal weather for February, you say? But cue the sighs of relief of organisers of the 25th Winter Olympics in Milan and the Dolomites resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo. Organisers…
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US Treasury secretary declines to rule out future Federal Reserve lawsuits
Scott Bessent used a Senate appearance to defend President Donald Trump's campaign to slash interest and raise tariffs.
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Germany’s Merz warns of potential escalation as US, Iran prepare for talks
Friedrich Merz said concerns about a further escalation with Iran have dominated his trip to the Gulf region.
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Carney scraps Canada EV sales mandate, but earmarks funds to aid transition
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday scrapped a mandate for all vehicles sold in Canada to be electric by 2035, marking another retreat from emissions and climate-focused measures. At the…
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Empress Eugenie's crown to be restored after Louvre heist
The Louvre Museum says a crown left behind by thieves fleeing a daring robbery last year is largely intact and will be fully restored. The crown of French Empress Eugénie is missing just one of the eight…
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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games to kick off Friday
Final preparations are in full swing ahead of the official opening of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Friday, with several preliminary and qualification events, including ice hockey and curling,…
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Suspected China spies detained in France
What began as internet outages in a small French village has escalated into an alleged international espionage operation. Authorities have arrested four individuals, including two Chinese nationals,…
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