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https://ift.tt/OfCaYdc From Donald Trump’s return to the White House to marking 80 years since the end of World War II and 250 years since Jane Austen's birth, FRANCE 24 looks ahead to what the year 2025 may have to offer. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/iw0myLB

https://ift.tt/aM3fDGe Revolutionary songs rang out in downtown Damascus overnight Tuesday as Syrians marked the first new year's celebration without an Assad in power for more than 50 years. Umayyad Square in the heart of the Syrian capital was packed with revellers enjoying the fireworks as gunshots resounded from Mount Qasioun overlooking the city.   from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/wuBherX

https://ift.tt/vJ6ZyVd Chinese state-sponsored hackers accessed several US Treasury Department workstations and unclassified documents after exploiting a third-party software provider, the agency revealed Monday. The breach, classified as a "major cybersecurity incident," is under investigation, though officials say there is no evidence the hackers maintain ongoing access. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/csdxjn4

https://ift.tt/cw2FYL8 World leaders and US politicians reacted to news that former US President Jimmy Carter, who as president brokered peace between Israel and Egypt and later received the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work, has died at age 100. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/oiEera7

https://ift.tt/NgYxvbq Far-right former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili was sworn in as Georgia's new president Sunday. His predecessor Salomé Zourabichvili has vacated the presidential palace in Tbilisi but maintains that she is the country's "only legitimate president". from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/6Owqk0e

https://ift.tt/087aRes Russia will abandon its moratorium on deploying short- and medium-range missiles, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told state media Sunday, citing the US's decision to deploy such weapons across the world. Washington withdrew from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty in 2019. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/XuILSzq

https://ift.tt/NaiWgju Croatia goes to the polls Sunday to vote on the largely symbolic post of president, with outspoken incumbent Zoran Milanovic leading opinion polls. The election is likely to go to a run-off in two weeks.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/mJl5UQ3

https://ift.tt/sBeqO9d At least 96 people have been killed after a Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from Bangkok crash-landed in South Korea's Muan International Airport on Sunday. Authorities have suggested the crash may have been caused by the plane hitting birds amid bad weather.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/VgmDH2Z

https://ift.tt/PMzQqoF Desertion is starving the Ukrainian army of desperately needed manpower and crippling its battle plans at a crucial time in its war with Russia, which could put Kyiv at a clear disadvantage in future ceasefire talks. Tens of thousands of Ukrainian troops, tired and bereft, have walked away from combat and front-line positions to slide into anonymity, according to soldiers, lawyers and Ukrainian officials. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/HTuVmSF

https://ift.tt/cZ1DuzV From the highs of the summer Olympics to a mass sexual assault trial that shocked the world, and from the grand reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral to the government’s collapse, 2024 has been quite a year in France. Here are the biggest news stories from the past 12 months. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/xzcEe4w

https://ift.tt/SkaixfK South Korea's prosecutors are alleging that suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol authorised the military to shoot if needed to enter parliament during his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, according to a report shared with the media.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/qsP7geL

https://ift.tt/JkrAVLP Authorities in Mali say a shipwreck off the coast of Morocco on December 19 left 70 people missing, including migrants from Mali. The vessel, carrying around 80 people, sank while en route to Spain. Eleven survivors were rescued. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/UQaT98n

https://ift.tt/62bLc8r More than 6,000 prisoners escaped from a high-security facility in Maputo on Christmas Day following a rebellion, during which at least 33 inmates were killed. The chaos erupted amid violent protests and riots triggered by the confirmation of the ruling Frelimo party’s victory in October's elections. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/5OJwIS4

https://ift.tt/jx9BG7s Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Thursday killed at least 45 people, according to Palestinian sources, including hospital workers and five journalists. The strikes come as worsening humanitarian conditions and freezing winter temperatures claim the lives of newborns in displacement camps. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/kC6TGpV

https://ift.tt/4prKSIP Tearful mourners gathered Thursday across Asia to commemorate the 220,000 lives lost in the 2004 tsunami. The disaster devastated coastlines from Indonesia to Somalia, and left lasting scars on affected communities. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/Nc3xF8j

https://ift.tt/7BtVyHl In tonight's edition, chaos in Mozambique as 1,500 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Maputo. Also, As we are about to say goodbye to 2024, time to reflect over the past year. Special zoom on Ghana, where elections and cocoa dominated the headlines. And Michelin-starred chef Georgiana Viou moves to Benin's first 5-star hotel's kitchen. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/B0Cxbok

https://ift.tt/6c1I0Cl A passenger plane with 67 people on board crashed near the city of Aktau in western Kazakhstan, Kazakh authorities said Wednesday, adding that 25 survivors were being treated in hospital.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/A8XcQif

https://ift.tt/dwBlbrX Russia pummelled Ukraine's energy system and cities in its eastern region with cruise and ballistic missiles on Wednesday morning, stepping up its attacks as Ukraine faces its toughest winter of the almost three-year war. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/xG1Z28g

https://ift.tt/lVGSozX Christians gathered at the Church of the Nativity in the holy city of Bethlehem on Tuesday to mark a second Christmas Eve overshadowed by war as Pope Francis launched observation of the global holiday with a sombre mass in the Vatican. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/PauzHKI

https://ift.tt/BPrTp9F In tonight's edition, at least 21 people died in Mozambique in post-electoral violence, after the top court confirmed long-ruling party Frelimo's victory. Also, Famine has spread across war-torn Sudan and is projected to expand even further, a UN-backed assessment says. And Scuba Claus makes the over 13 000-kilometer trip to Capetown for the joy of children and sharks and jellyfish! from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/CFDUKjp

https://ift.tt/lJBYXQf Romanian lawmakers narrowly approved a new pro-European coalition government on Monday, led by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. The move seeks to end a political crisis sparked by far-right gains in recent elections and the annulment of the presidential race. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/wifN73r

https://ift.tt/lAcK3ho In tonight's edition, Mozambique's Constitutional Council greenlights the ruling party's victory in October's election. Also, at least 67 people were killed in a series of stampedes that have rocked Nigeria. And he's the iconic voice behind the opening chant in The Lion King and now 30 years on, composer Lebo M returns to the Pride Lands for the prequel, Mufasa. We talk to the legendary performer about his stellar career. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/uFejYA3

https://ift.tt/9ZNOgwH Vietnam’s new Decree 147, effective Christmas Day, mandates social media users verify their identities and allows authorities to demand user data and remove content deemed "illegal." Critics argue the law threatens freedom of expression and exposes dissidents to increased risks of arrest and self-censorship. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/CMJgatT

https://ift.tt/DgcBGh5 Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino rejected US President-elect Donald Trump’s threats to reclaim control of the Panama Canal, calling them baseless and affirming Panama’s sovereignty over the waterway. Trump, who criticised Panama’s management and raised concerns about China’s influence, warned that the US might demand the canal’s return if operations were not "secure and reliable." from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/8TY6JZh

https://ift.tt/hidXZTO Only 12 trucks have distributed food and water in northern Gaza since October, Oxfam reported Sunday, accusing Israel of systematic delays and obstruction amid the worsening humanitarian crisis. The aid group highlighted incidents where aid-receiving shelters were shelled within hours. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/I1Jv0ne

https://ift.tt/aN0SZUt Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Sunday, discussing gas transit and the war in Ukraine, as Kyiv signals it will not renew a key gas deal with Slovakia. The visit, condemned by Slovak opposition parties, highlights Fico's pro-Russia stance. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/GdzAkjN

https://ift.tt/9N5HLzn Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Sunday killed at least 28 people, according to Palestinian medical officials. Rescuers said four children were killed in a strike on a school that the Israeli military said was used by Hamas militants. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/oDHlRSv

https://ift.tt/2tkyVZU German officials faced mounting criticism on Sunday over the failure to prevent a deadly Christmas market attack in Magdeburg as it emerged that the 50-year-old suspect had made online death threats against German citizens and had a history of quarrelling with state authorities. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/HCfcR7u

https://ift.tt/OtikU3d Two US Navy pilots were recovered alive after their aircraft was shot down over the Red Sea early on Sunday in what the US military described as "an apparent case of friendly fire". The military earlier said it struck Houthi targets in Yemen, hours after the Iran-backed militia fired a missile at Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/5VbQ82H

https://ift.tt/fmXTMuF One week on from a devastating cyclone that battered France's Indian Ocean territory, aid is still only trickling in to the worst-affected areas in Mayotte, where emergency workers are scrambling to restore essential services and aid a beleaguered population. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/Xy41xvm

https://ift.tt/BXEjnLt Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile attack in central Israel on Saturday, after the Israeli military acknowledged it failed to intercept a projectile that hit Tel Aviv, lightly injuring 16 people. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/7lDwITA

https://ift.tt/ypDhCek The US Congress passed spending legislation early on Saturday in a down-to-the wire burst of activity that will avert a destabilising government shutdown ahead of the busy holiday travel season. The bill does not include a demand from President-elect Donald Trump for a debt limit increase. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/FPboKMU

https://ift.tt/WLQrfdp A driver rammed a car into a large crowd of revellers at a Christmas market in the central German city of Magdeburg on Friday evening, killing at least two people, including a toddler, and injuring more than 60 before he was arrested.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/kOBgxj8

https://ift.tt/Nwtja96 Days after Cyclone Chido caused "exceptional" damage to the French overseas territory of Mayotte, French President Emmanuel Macron met with distressed, exasperated residents during a visit to the island on Thursday, pledging to 'rebuild' its schools, homes, and hospital, and curb illegal immigration. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/IMzuS5V

https://ift.tt/cCqRsI5 Ukraine’s Zelensky urged both the European Union and the United States for unity on Thursday ahead of Trump’s return to the White House, stressing that “European guarantees won’t be sufficient for Ukraine” and the importance to secure a durable peace. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/EZcawdp

https://ift.tt/AcLkHar The US House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly rejected a Republican-led funding bill aimed at averting a government shutdown, with federal agencies due to run out of cash on Friday night and begin closing down at the weekend. The contentious bill would have suspended the country's borrowing limit for President-elect Donald Trump's first two years in office and dozens of debt hawks in the Republican ranks rebelled against their own leadership to sink the package. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/67lNmIQ

https://ift.tt/FkhbLVf The United Arab Emirates has promised the United States not to arm paramilitaries in Sudan's brutal civil war, US lawmakers said Thursday. The assurance came as the US announced $200 million in new aid for Sudan, one of the world's worst humanitarian disasters where tens of thousands have died in fighting since April 2023. We speak to Shayna Lewis, a Sudan specialist and senior advisor with PAEMA, a US-based organisation working with vulnerable communities in Sudan and elsewhere. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/OsepHGg

https://ift.tt/eJh01v2 President-elect Donald Trump delivered a likely death blow to bipartisan congressional budget negotiations on Wednesday, rejecting the measure as full of giveaways to Democrats as billionaire ally Elon Musk whipped up outrage toward the bill and cheered on Republican lawmakers who announced their opposition. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/NRJ6uXr

https://ift.tt/VOvhf4g For a month, social media users across New Jersey and the East coast have posted videos of drone sightings buzzing overhead -- triggering concerns of foreign espionage or a US govt operation. The White House and federal agencies have not provided conclusive answers, but stress that these flying objects are not dangerous or sent by foreign adversaries, and do not pose a national security threat. Vedika Bahl goes through some false conspiracy theories, as well as what we do know about the drones. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/YgjEF49

https://ift.tt/9xrYsUR The search for missing people continued after Cyclone Chido razed entire neighborhoods in Mayotte, a French overseas territory off the eastern coast of Africa. French President Emmanuel Macron will visit the territory on Thursday, his office said.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/z2WKmPo

https://ift.tt/TigMtFV The UN Security Council on Tuesday called on Syria's new leadership to implement an "inclusive and Syrian-led" political process to enable Syrians to "peacefully, independently and democratically determine their own futures". Follow our liveblog to see how the day's events unfold. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/ZLcoiOV

https://ift.tt/jbnydNY An international war crimes prosecutor said on Tuesday that evidence emerging from mass grave sites in Syria has exposed a state-run "machinery of death" under toppled leader Bashar al-Assad in which he estimated more than 100,000 people were tortured and murdered since 2013. FRANCE 24's Morgan Ayre reports. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/aOty6xQ

https://ift.tt/4axItv9 Two killed and several injured in a school shooting in Wisconsin, where a teenage student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School, Madison. Police Chief Shon Barnes confirmed the suspect, also a student, is dead. Authorities recovered a handgun; the suspect’s family is cooperating with police. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/DYQpvG8

https://ift.tt/fp1UJz3 Congolese forces lose the town of Matembe in North Kivu to advancing M23 fighters.. Fighting flares up once again in the wake of Sundays scuppered peace talks in Angola between the leaders of Rwanda and DR Congo.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/XF6neqD

https://ift.tt/0aDmwxO The French man who has admitted to enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his heavily-sedated wife asked forgiveness from his family on Monday and hailed the courage of his now ex-spouse during his trial. FRANCE 24's Jean-Emile Jammine speaks to Sarah McGrath, CEO of Women for Women France. She says that Gisele Pelicot is the 'perfect victim, with the perfect evidence'; despite that, defense lawyers tried to chip away at her credibility 'going almost as far as accusing her of lying'. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/C4yGnNF

https://ift.tt/R3UvOIw In CNN's Clarissa Ward’s latest video report, she films the moment she frees a Syrian prisoner from a secretive Damascus prison belonging to the Assad regime. After this report was published, Syrian fact-checking group, Verify-Sy, found that the man featured in the video, was not who he said he was and apparently gave the CNN journalist a fake identity. We tell you who this man really is in this edition of Truth or Fake. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/AmtZSVr

https://ift.tt/nWibjlG Rescuers were working quickly on Monday to reach survivors after Cyclone Chido hit the French territory of Mayotte on Saturday, causing major damage to its airport and cutting off electricity, water and communication links. Prefect François-Xavier Bieuville told a local broadcaster he expected the final death toll to reach "close to a thousand or even several thousand". from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/AKpCqUV

https://ift.tt/ZgiUFKk Two attacks along Niger's border with Burkina Faso have killed 39 people, Niamey's defence ministry said Saturday, accusing "criminals" of massacring civilian populations. The borderlands between Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali have long been home to armed insurgents linked to the Islamic State group and Al-Qaeda. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/LEQviB1

https://ift.tt/O1T5jaw One week on from the abrupt collapse of president Bashar al-Assad's regime at the hands of a lightning offensive launched by Islamist-led rebels, Syrians are struggling to rebuild a nation crippled by years of war and economic hardship. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments in Syria. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/Ucj1q8V

https://ift.tt/TvbN8GV Will Serbia host what is presented as Europe's largest lithium (and boron) extraction project? The president and government are doing everything they can to ensure Rio Tinto's investment goes ahead, even if it means discrediting or smearing opponents. However, resistance from the population, driven by ecological concerns as well as suspicions of political corruption, is strong and has been manifesting in the streets for several months. The protest movement is spearheaded by a group of residents in Serbia’s countryside who face expropriation if the mine becomes a reality. Laurent Rouy, Vuk Dapecevic, Aleksandar Cvrkotic and Edward Godsell report.    from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/73VrRG6

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https://ift.tt/GCE2FV3 Seoul police said they were expecting at least 200,000 people to attend the mass demonstrations taking place in South Korea's capital Saturday ahead of a second impeachment vote over President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed attempt to rule by martial law. The right-wing president has vowed to fight on despite his plummeting levels of public support. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/Atg85nl

https://ift.tt/kWIE7dB On Thursday a US citizen was found in Syria, with social media posts reporting it to be American journalist Austin Tice, who has been missing since 2012 whilst reporting on the Syrian war. However this man was later named as pilgrim Travis Timmerman, who wandered into Syria on foot for spiritual reasons and has spent the last 7 months in prison there. Vedika Bahl explains what we know about both men, in this edition of Truth or Fake. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/2XJG5rs

https://ift.tt/a9nVDCB The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution with 158 votes demanding an immediate, unconditional ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and the release of hostages. This marks an escalation from last year's humanitarian truce demand in Gaza. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/qRGQXY3

https://ift.tt/3MBcQ9o FBI Director Christopher Wray has said that he will resign his post sometime before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House in January. Wray does not have a specific exit date but his departure is expected before the inauguration. Wray made the announcement to an all-staff meeting at the bureau. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/AcvYfkW

https://ift.tt/EVFUSPx In Uganda, Sudanese refugee women are fighting to raise a feminist voice on the war and rebuild their lives. The “Guardians” association was born in Sudan and regrouped in Kampala. These merchants and intellectuals are carrying on.. a long tradition of mutual aid among Sudanese women from abroad, while engaging in their country’s politics. Clément Di Roma went to meet them. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/b6ESsUv

https://ift.tt/WXhJu3t Sheriff deputies in Malibu, California, just north of Los Angeles, went door to door on Tuesday ordering people to evacuate as a nearby wildfire rapidly intensified, threatening homes in the beach community. Firefighters are trying to get the blaze under control.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/gLuBzFp

https://ift.tt/yCrEoTt Officers in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Monday apprehended 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, a former Ivy League student born and raised in Maryland, over last week's killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, after Mangione was found with a "ghost gun" equipped with a suppressor. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/5RYGH0i

https://ift.tt/2siWzUB European countries put asylum applications from Syrians on hold until further notice on Monday after rebels seized the Syrian capital and President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia following 13 years of civil war. The decision, which affects tens of thousands of open claims, reflects the rapidly changing political situation in Syria as well as a resurgence of right-wing parties across Europe keen to restrict immigration. FRANCE 24's Dave Keating reports from Brussels. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/ks9ZXTq

https://ift.tt/YOQcMjb Jay-Z faces lawsuit alleging he and Sean Combs raped a 13-year-old at a 2000 MTV VMAs afterparty, court filings reveal. The updated civil complaint accuses the musicians of the assault, which Jay-Z denies. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/1Ft2TuK

https://ift.tt/IDXOQY1 South Korea's opposition accused the ruling party of a "second coup" for blocking President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment over his martial law attempt. Yoon's six-hour move to scrap civilian rule was overturned in parliament. Investigations into insurrection are ongoing, but impeachment failed amid ruling party resistance. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/D9oKkWn

https://ift.tt/n8wc1MJ President Bashar al-Assad fled Syria as Islamist-led rebels swept into Damascus Sunday, triggering celebrations across the country and beyond. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the spectacular end to five decades of brutal Baath party rule, FRANCE 24's Jean-Emile Jammine welcomes Dr. Gilbert Achcar, Author, Researcher and Professor of Development Studies and International Relations at SOAS University of London. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/5tcafIA

https://ift.tt/eaK6xTr Syria's Bashar al-Assad fled to Moscow as Islamist-led rebels captured Damascus Sunday, ending five decades of Baath party rule. Celebrations erupted nationwide. Assad's luxurious home was overrun as the government collapsed 11 days into a surprise rebel offensive, over 13 years after Syria's civil war began. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/jxfDzg0

https://ift.tt/9r4ph5t Worshippers will be able to attend Mass at Notre-Dame Cathedral on Sunday for the first time since the monument was devastated by a fire in 2019. A morning ceremony will be attended by hundreds of bishops and priests and an evening ceremony will be open to 2,500 members of the public. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/wrPmNUc

https://ift.tt/BctlXzE South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's party said on Sunday it had "effectively obtained" a promise from the leader to step down, despite the fact he survived an impeachment vote on Saturday hours after making a public apology for briefly imposing martial law. Tens of thousands of protesters gathered outside parliament during the vote to call for Yoon's removal from office. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/AQ1humJ

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https://ift.tt/cFijzg8 Protesters gathered outside South Korea's parliament building on Saturday to pile pressure on lawmakers ahead of a vote on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment after he briefly declared martial law on Tuesday. During a televised apology, Yoon said the decision came from his "desperation as president". from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/PT5ULyr

https://ift.tt/7F9GMOx More than 18 million voters in Ghana are eligible to cast their ballots in the presidential election on 7th December. Twelve candidates are vying for the top job, including current vice president Mahamudu Bawumia and former president John Mahama. We get a feel for the pre-election atmosphere in the capital Accra.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/KE276f0

https://ift.tt/okcTIGZ Forty years ago some of the world biggest music stars joined together under the name Band Aid to record a fundraiser single for Africa. The song, Do They Know It's Christmas, was a global smash and still a holiday perennial. But its rerelease on the fortieth anniversary has put a spotlight on the damaging story it told about Africa. We look at how voices on the continent are now pushing back against the narrative of helplessness. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/H6Nf3KZ

https://ift.tt/lqUV8pE European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said a free-trade deal with South America's Mercosur bloc is "in sight" but faces resistance ahead of a two-day summit in Uruguay. Leaders from Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay are negotiating the pact to establish the world's largest free trade zone. However, Italy’s opposition threatens to derail the 20-year effort to create the world’s largest free-trade zone. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/vkBhaiS

https://ift.tt/dp7et92 Thousands of Romanians gathered at University Square in central Bucharest on Thursday night to show their support for European values ahead of an election that looks set to see a radical far-right isolationist, who has been sympathetic to Russia, take power.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/IKadQXY

https://ift.tt/nkSCFH6 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said his country is ready to "use any means" to defend itself, in an interview with US media personality Tucker Carlson released Thursday. He urged the West to take Russian missile attacks 'seriously'. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/ZlIiUWu

https://ift.tt/sr7YuSi FRANCE 24 correspondent Yena Lee explains the South Korean government's impeachment process, and how likely President Yoon Suk Yeol's hold on power is to resist the upcoming vote. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/Y18awQi

https://ift.tt/AD6Jsle South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol backtracked on his hours-long decision to impose martial law on Tuesday after opposition lawmakers defied armed forces to unanimously vote against the motion, which had drawn thousands to protest in the streets. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/eVHbaQ6

https://ift.tt/jw7bJqd Opposition lawmakers on Wednesday called for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to step down after Yoon succumbed to a vote against his shocking bid to implement martial law, calling the attempt an "insurrection". from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/CGyH8qg

https://ift.tt/lea3HEV In Angola on the first ever visit by a US president, on Tuesday Joe Biden said that the US is all in on Africa and highlighted up the gloabal stakes resting on the continent's realisation of its goals. Biden's counterpart and host, joao lourneco, was equally efusive about the value of the trip. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/sl9kDfE

https://ift.tt/rAc54iQ Hezbollah said it launched projectiles towards Israeli military positions on Monday in response to "repeated violations of the ceasefire", after Israel carried out at least four airstrikes on southern Lebanon earlier in the day. The ceasefire, which was meant to last 60 days, officially came into effect last Wednesday. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/EK0AXar

https://ift.tt/voaZxu8 The president of the International Criminal Court lashed out Monday against attacks on the court, which finds itself under the spotlight after issuing arrest warrants over wars in Gaza and Ukraine. The ICC has faced criticism in some quarters after judges issued an arrest warrant last month for Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defence minister, and a top Hamas leader. We speak to Anthony Dworkin, senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/IShdkqa

https://ift.tt/9hPCWbG Guinea has announced  three days of national mourning starting tuesday. On monday, many in the country felt shock, confusion, sadness and anger after the deaths the evening before of at least 56 people in a stampeded at a football match. The crush happened in the town of Nzérékoré during the final of a tournament played on sunday night. Many spectators are still in hospital and here are fears the death toll could rise.    from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/G6JljZf

https://ift.tt/874jR1g US President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, avoiding potential prison time for gun and tax convictions. The decision reverses Biden's past pledge not to use presidential powers for family benefit. The move comes weeks before sentencing and amid President-elect Trump’s impending White House return. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/nuKcFaQ

https://ift.tt/v8a6fbR Global arms sales rose 4.2% to $632 billion in 2023, driven by conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Asian tensions, SIPRI reported. Russian and Middle Eastern firms saw notable growth after recovering from 2022 supply challenges, as arms makers ramped up production to meet surging demand. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/gfqQCDW

https://ift.tt/rdEuLBy Sunday’s vote will elect a new government and prime minister and determine the composition of the country’s 466-seat legislature. The legislative vote comes a week after the controversial first round of a presidential poll that saw a little-known far-right populist win the most votes. A recount of the presidential poll is underway. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/ysdwCAb

https://ift.tt/t5dZEAq Polls show that three far-right parties are together expected to win more than 30 percent of the vote in Sunday's parliamentary election in Romania. The parliamentary vote comes a week after the first round of the presidential election was won by a little-known far-right candidate, a result marred by allegations of Russian electoral interference. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/q0JoQkK