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US lifts sanctions against Francesca Albanese, UN rapporteur on Palestinians

The United States on Wednesday lifted sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a UN expert critical of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, after a court order. A Treasury Department notice showed Albanese was removed from a sanctions blacklist that had effectively cut her off from global banking and credit card services.

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UN General Assembly backs world court climate ruling, US among nations opposing

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution reinforcing countries’ obligations to combat climate change, though the text was weakened under pressure from major greenhouse gas emitters. The move follows an advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice last year calling failure to meet climate commitments “unlawful”…

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Stellantis-Dongfeng joint venture will see Chinese maker's EVs built in France

French-Italian auto group Stellantis and China's Dongfeng have announced a plan to launch a joint venture based in Europe, with Stellantis having a 51 percent controlling stake. The deal would see Dongfeng's new electric models assembled at Stellantis's plant in western France to comply with the EU's new "Made in…

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‘The aim is to erase our identity’: How south Lebanon’s cultural heritage is going up in smoke

The Israeli Army is accused of destroying important cultural and religious sites as part of its widespread demolition campaign in southern Lebanon. The NGO Green Southerners has been documenting the destruction of churches, mosques and archaeological sites and denounces what they say is a calculated attack on the historic link…

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Police sue to block Jan 6 rioters from payouts via Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

Two police officers who defended the US Capitol from a pro-Trump mob on January 6, 2021, filed suit Wednesday to block those who took part in the violence from receiving payouts from a new fund totaling nearly $1.8 billion. The fund, destined for Trump allies claiming political prosecution, was created…

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Digital bottleneck: How Iran wants to use internet access as leverage in the war

Tehran is floating the idea of charging the world’s largest tech companies – including Google, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon – for using the undersea internet cables crossing the Strait of Hormuz in a new attempt to exploit its control over the critical waterway to ratchet up economic pressure on the…

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US indicts Cuba's former president Raul Castro, 94, in connection with a 1996 incident

The United States indicted former Cuban president Raul Castro in connection with a 1996 incident, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced on Wednesday, marking an escalation in the pressure campaign against the communist government in Havana. Castro faces charges including murder, conspiracy to kill US nationals and destruction of aircraft.

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Far-right Israeli minister sparks outcry with video of bound and kneeling Gaza flotilla activists

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video on Wednesday of some 430 activists detained from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, many of them bound and kneeling, accompanied by the message: "Welcome to Israel." European governments and Israeli politicians were quick to denounce the video.

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Charles de Gaulle and the French Resistance: History in the spotlight at Cannes

As one of the world's largest film events, some 140 nationalities are represented at the Cannes Film Festival. This year, however, local talent is front and centre, with a strong showing of French productions and co-productions. Critic Manon Kerjean takes us through some of the French features competing for the…

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French presidential contender Édouard Philippe targeted by embezzlement probe

French prosecutors on Wednesday announced a probe against former prime minister Édouard Philippe, a centrist seen as one of the leading contenders to replace President Emmanuel Macron in next year's presidential race, over alleged embezzlement of public funds. Polls suggest Philippe could win against the far-right National Rally party candidate,…

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Star Wars spin-off hits screens while French history resurfaces at Cannes

After Baby Yoda's success on the small screen, "The Mandalorian and Grogu" marks the return of the Star Wars franchise, eight years after the multiplanetary saga last graced our movie theatres. We take a look at this latest instalment starring Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver. Meanwhile, in Cannes, local talent…

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Ten days without screens: French families urged to unplug and refocus

Across France, children are being asked to put down tablets, switch off consoles and step away from their screens. The movement, called Dix Jours Sans Écrans, or Ten Days Without Screens, involves schools, nurseries and entire communities. But is it realistic? Delano D'Souza talks to digital parenting coach Elizabeth Milovidov…

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Ebola in DR Congo: 'This could be a very bad outbreak,' MSF health worker says

A vaccination and epidemic response adviser who is about to fly out to DR Congo to try to help in the fight against Ebola has told FRANCE 24 that the signs are the current outbreak will be a serious one. Already more than 130 people have been killed, with over…

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As Palestinians mark Nakba, Israelis celebrate conquest of East Jerusalem

On May 15, Palestinians commemorated the Nakba ("catastrophe" in Arabic), referring to the forced exodus of Palestinians during the creation of the State of Israel in 1948. Around the same time, Israelis celebrated what they call the "reunification of Jerusalem" in 1967, meaning the occupation and then annexation of the…

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Arsenal clinch Premier League title after 22-year drought

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, May 20, 2026: The 17th Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo is getting a lot of coverage. Papers are looking into the impact of recent aid cuts on the emergency response plan. In the United States, President Donald Trump's battle with the Internal Revenue Service continues…

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WHO says risk of global Ebola spread is low, but high at national, regional levels

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday said the Ebola epidemic risk was high at the national and regional levels and low at the global level.

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EU makes headway towards ratifying US trade deal, under pressure from Trump

After marathon five-hour talks, representatives from the EU Parliament and the EU Council agreed on Wednesday to go ahead and ratify the trade pact found with the US in July 2025. US President Donald Trump had threatened to increase tariffs on EU autos to 25 percent if the deal wasn't…

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'Crony capitalism and oligarchy': 'Remarkable correlation' between Adani's rise & Modi’s ascendancy

François Picard is pleased to welcome Paranjoy Guha-Thakurta, an Indian journalist, investigative author and filmmaker. He offers a sweeping critique of the nexus between oligarchic wealth, political power and weakened institutional accountability in contemporary India. Drawing on the allegations surrounding billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani, US sanctions investigations and the politics…

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Xi welcomes Putin in Beijing, hails China’s ‘unyielding’ ties with Russia

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing at the start of a visit focused on energy security. While Xi hailed his country's "unyielding" ties with Russia, Putin praised the "unprecedentedly high level" of bilateral cooperation despite "unfavourable external factors", without naming any third country.

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Arsenal win Premier League title for first time since 2004

Thanks to Manchester City's 1-1 draw at Bournemouth, Arsenal have won their 14th Premier League title.

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South Korean labour minister to mediate talks as Samsung faces strike threat

South Korea's labour minister will personally mediate talks between ‌Samsung ⁠Electronics and ‌its South Korean ⁠union, the ministry announced Thursday after the union threatened a strike following the collapse of talks on bonus payouts.

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Taiwan leader says ‘foreign forces’ cannot decide island’s future amid China pressure

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday that “foreign forces” could not decide the future of the democratic island, days after US President Donald Trump suggested arms sales to Taiwan could be used as leverage in talks with China. Beijing claims Taiwan as its territory and has threatened to seize…

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Iran examines new US proposal as Trump says talks are in 'final stages'

Iran on Wednesday said it was examining a new US proposal, transmitted by mediator Pakistan, to end the war in the Middle East even as the two sides continued to trade threats over resuming attacks. Speaking in Washington, US President Donald Trump told reporters that negotiations were in their “final…

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Pentagon says it reduced US troop brigades in Europe from four to three

The Pentagon said on Tuesday it was cutting the number of US Brigade Combat Teams stationed in Europe from four to three, returning troop levels to those seen in 2021 as Washington presses European allies to assume greater responsibility for regional defence. The move will temporarily delay the deployment of…

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EU reaches deal on US trade pact as Trump threatens new tariffs by July 4

EU lawmakers and member states reached a deal early on Wednesday to implement the bloc’s trade pact with the United States, ending months of wrangling over the accord as President Donald Trump threatened fresh tariffs unless it was approved by July 4. The compromise followed late-night negotiations between EU capitals…

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