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Deadly blaze at military ammunition depot in Chad's capital

A fire at a military ammunition depot in Chad's capital N'Djamena triggered a series of blasts on Tuesday night, Foreign Affairs Minister Koulamallah Abderaman said, with witnesses saying at least one person was killed and several wounded.

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Russia and North Korea sign partnership deal as Kim pledges ‘full support’ for Putin’s Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday signed a new partnership that includes a vow of mutual aid if either country faces “aggression,” in a pact that came as both face escalating standoffs with the West.

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Boeing CEO apologises to families of fatal 737 MAX crashes at US Senate hearing

Boeing's CEO David Calhoun has testified at a US Senate subcommittee investigating the planemaker's "broken safety culture". Relatives of some of the 346 victims of two fatal crashes involving the Boeing 737 MAX also attended the hearing and heard the CEO directly apologise to them, while the panel grilled him…

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Kenya scraps tax hikes after protests

In tonight's edition: Kenya's government has scrapped some proposed taxes in this year's controversial finance bill, including a 16 percent levy on bread, following a public outcry.

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Did Joe Biden really 'wander off' during the G7 summit in Italy?

A video in which US President Joe Biden appears to wander off at the G7 summit is going viral. The White House recently declared that Biden is a victim of "cheap fakes" on social media, which make it seem like he is senile and unfit for office. Also, did former…

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Netanyahu on all fronts: Can Israel keep up war in Gaza while taking on Hezbollah?

There has been no ceasefire in Gaza since November. And just as tensions were subsiding a little, fears are now growing over Lebanon. We ask, in light of the latest border incidents, whether initial fears of an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah could still prove true.

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Injured Mbappé asks for mask ideas – and receives rollicking response

Hours after Kylian Mbappé broke his nose during France’s opening game at the Euro 2024 and was asked to wear a mask if he plays another match, the French football star asked for face mask ideas on X. His post received a flurry of hilarious responses, including some predictable, some…

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American filmmaker Jeff Nichols on his latest movie 'The Bikeriders'

FRANCE 24's Olivia Salazar-Winspear sits down with American filmmaker Jeff Nichols to discuss his latest movie, "The Bikeriders". The director of "Take Shelter", "Mud" and "Loving" has a knack for depicting small-town America, with its heroes and misfits. His latest feature was inspired by the motorcycle gangs of 1960s America,…

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Political risk weighs heavily on French business climate

France's leading CAC 40 stock index made small gains at the open this Tuesday after suffering its worst week of trading since March 2022. As FRANCE 24's Bryan Quinn explains, the fallout from President Emmanuel Macron's decision to call snap elections continues to be felt across the country's business landscape,…

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Dozens of boats cruise the Seine in successful Paris Olympics opening ceremony rehearsal

Curious onlookers gathered on bridges as dozens of boats snaked along the Seine river on Monday in a rehearsal for the Paris Olympics' unique opening ceremony next month.

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Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra indicted for defaming monarchy

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was granted release on bail hours after he was formally indicted Tuesday on a charge of defaming the country's monarchy in one of several court cases that have unsteadied Thai politics.

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Israel approves ‘operational plan’ for Lebanon offensive, says army

The Israeli military on Tuesday said operational plans for an offensive in Lebanon were "approved and validated" even as US special envoy Amos Hochstein visited Lebanon in a bid to de-escalate tensions amid cross-border exchanges between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters. Read our liveblog to see how the day's events…

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Boston Celtics rout Dallas Mavericks to win record 18th NBA championship

Jayson Tatum produced a dazzling 31-point display as the Boston Celtics dominated the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 to clinch a record-breaking 18th NBA championship crown on Monday.

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South Africa's MK party pledges alliance with opposition

South Africa's political landscape is still settling after the African National Congress's rush to form a government of national unity after failing to win a parliamentary majority in last month's election. Party leader Cyril Ramaphosa has been reelected as the country's president, but the ANC is still announcing new partners.…

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Israel's Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the influential War Cabinet that has overseen the fighting in Gaza, a government spokesperson said Monday, days after a key member of the body bolted from the government over frustration with the Israeli leader's handling of the war.

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Despite being climate conscious, Gen Z struggle to break into green jobs

Generation Z desperately want to be eco-friendly and to work for a company with good climate credentials. But a new survey by LinkedIn has found that only one in 20 GenZers have the "green skills" needed to tackle the climate crisis. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks to Sue Duke, LinkedIn's…

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Transient global amnesia: Taylor Swift fans report post-concert forgetfulness

Imagine paying hundreds – even thousands – of euros to see your favourite artist in concert, only to forget their performance. It might sound crazy, but since the start of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, several fans have reported not remembering parts of her concerts. This phenomenon, known to doctors as…

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Music show: James Vincent McMorrow rips up musical rulebook on 'Wide Open, Horses'

On this edition of our music show on arts24, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with Irish singer-songwriter and producer James Vincent McMorrow. He emerged in 2010 with the album "Early in the Morning" and since then, his blend of folk, indie and rock has garnered over 1 billion streams. He's worked…

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French sports minister lauds Mbappé’s ‘absolutely exemplary’ election plea

French Sports Minister Amelie Oudéa-Castéra on Monday hailed a statement by football superstar Kylian Mbappé urging voters not to back political extremes in the upcoming snap elections as exemplary. The backing came as Spain's goalkeeper suggested Monday that it was not the French captain's place to speak up "against extremes…

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At least ten migrants dead, dozens missing in two boat disasters off Italian coast

At least ten migrants died and dozens of others were missing in the Mediterranean after their boat flooded with water off the coast of Italy, a German charity said Monday. Nearly 60 migrants were missing after a separate shipwreck off Calabria, Italian media reported Monday.

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Australia, China work to mend torn trade ties amid rush for lithium

Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits Australia seeking to repair relations after a diplomatic spat between the two countries triggered punitive tariffs. While in Australia, he will visit a Chinese-controlled lithium processing plant, as Beijing eyes more investment in critical minerals. Also in this edition: Muslim pilgrims fill Saudi Arabia as…

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Israeli protesters demand new elections after war cabinet dissolution

Thousands of Israelis on Monday protested against Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s government, demanding new elections at the start of a “week of disturbance” call by activists. The protests came hours after Netanyahu dissolved the war cabinet that was tasked with steering the war in Gaza. Read our liveblog to…

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France captain Mbappé urges young people to vote, warns against ‘extremes’ ahead of snap polls

France superstar and captain Kylian Mbappe on Sunday declared himself "against extremes and divisive ideas" when asked about crucial upcoming legislative elections in the country.

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Weghorst snatches a late winner for Netherlands against Poland

Netherlands forward Wout Weghorst loves to make a big impression off the bench and he did it again Sunday late in a 2-1 win over Poland at the European Championship.

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French football officials ask media to avoid election questions during Euro 2024

France's football federation has called for the national team's neutrality to be respected and for Les Bleus to not be politicised amid heightened uncertainty over elections back home as the side prepare to launch their Euro 2024 campaign.

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