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France marks International Migrants Day amid growing pressure on migrant workers

On International Migrants Day, hundreds of groups across France are mobilizing to highlight migrants’ contributions and struggles as immigration rules tighten and expulsions rise. Migrant workers remain vital to sectors like restaurants and construction, even as many face years of insecurity, with e…

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Farmers protest Mercosur deal in Brussels

Hundreds of farmers in tractors protested in Brussels against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, disrupting the EU summit. Some countries pushed for stronger agricultural safeguards, while others backed the deal to boost exports. Brazil’s President Lula warned the EU that the deal must be signed now or ris…

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FIFA goes MAGA? The World Cup, Trump and the future of football

As 2025 draws to a close, all year long one question has dogged the most plugged-in of football fanatics: what's up with Gianni Infantino? Why all the cameos by the head of an international sports body at the US president's inauguration, a Middle East peace signing and another for DR Congo and Rwand…

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The president said there was a coup. But was he the one behind it?

The unconventional departure of Guinea-Bissau’s president has focused renewed attention on his country’s role in the booming global cocaine trade.

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Lumpy skin disease sparks French farmers protests

French farmers are protesting the Mercosur trade deal and a livestock disease called lumpy skin disease, which affects cattle with painful nodules and fever. Laura Darnat, a French horse breeder and chicken farmer in Perigueux, spoke to FRANCE 24 about the farmers’ demands. They want cows vaccinated…

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Uproar in India over Bihar chief minister pulling down Muslim woman’s hijab

Nitish Kumar, a BJP ally, removes the veil of a female doctor during a government event, triggering widespread outrage.

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Deadly ISIS attack tests Trump's Syria policy, ability to retaliate

The deadly attack in Syria that left three Americans dead has complicated the nascent relationship between the United States and Damascus and sparked speculation over how the Trump administration might respond. President Trump has vowed that the Saturday attack — carried out by a lone Islamic State …

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Former Tory donor hit with UK sanctions over alleged Russian energy role

Murtaza Lakhani is the highest-profile oil trader to have been targeted by western sanctions since 2022

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Video: Netanyahu announces major Israeli gas deal with Egypt

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced 'the largest gas deal in Israel's history' with Egypt.

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EU-Mercosur deal hangs in balance amid farmer concerns

Brazilian President Lula has warned the EU to sign the long-delayed EU-Mercosur trade deal now or risk losing Brazil’s participation altogether. France and Italy are blocking progress over concerns about protecting their agricultural sectors, while supporters such as Germany and Spain argue the deal…

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EU debates use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine

European Union leaders have gathered in Brussels to vote on the use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.

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A divided E.U. races against time to tap Russian assets for Ukraine

The European Union is set to decide whether to move on Russia’s frozen assets, infuriating Moscow, possibly antagonizing the United States, to fund Ukraine.

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UK to rejoins EU's Erasmus exchange program

Britain and the European Union agreed on December 17, 2025 to allow UK students to rejoin the bloc's popular student exchange programme Erasmus+ from 2027, a small but symbolic sign of improved relations after Brexit.

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Spain fines Airbnb €65M: Why the government is cracking down on illegal rentals

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Angry farmers block Brussels roads with tractors over Mercosur trade deal

Thousands protest as EU leaders clash over pact farmers fear will flood Europe with cheaper South American goods.

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Trump administration announces sale of $10 billion in weapons to Taiwan

The Trump administration has announced the sale of over $10 billion in weapons to Taiwan, a move likely to upset China. Among the weapons in the sale are medium-range missiles, drones and howitzers, The Associated Press reported. The package, if approved by Congress, will be the largest agreement wi…

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Netanyahu’s plan to take charge of October 7 panel sparks anger

Prime minister set to oversee make-up and mandate of inquiry into military failings surrounding Hamas assault

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George Osborne has a new job in tech, and it doesn’t bode well for Britain | Chris Stokel-Walker

OpenAI is the latest to make a political hire as big tech spreads its tentacles around the world. So what’s the attraction?George Osborne getting a new job isn’t exactly news. Since leaving frontline politics, the former chancellor has served as the chair of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, edit…

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Brazilian congress passes bill to cut Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison term

President Lula has indicated he will veto legislation but conservative lawmakers likely to overturn his decision Brazil’s congress has approved a bill to reduce the prison term of Jair Bolsonaro, the former president who was sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for masterminding an attempted co…

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Venezuela claims US naval blockade is not affecting oil exports

Venezuela on Wednesday said its crude oil exports were not impacted by US President Donald Trump's announcement of a potentially crippling blockade, insisting it was proceeding with business as usual.