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9 Nov
An abortion vote in Ohio and victories in Kentucky and Virginia have bolstered the Democrats ahead of the 2024 US elections.
9 Nov
We look at reactions from the Israeli and international press after Binyamin Netanyahu suggested Israel would take control of the security situation in Gaza for an "indefinite period" once the war with Hamas is over. We also take a look at new revelations about the dozens of Stars of David graffitied on buildings in Paris and finish with a look at some gorgeous images of the "dark universe".
9 Nov
Thousands of inflation-hit Bangladeshi garment workers have taken to the streets demanding higher wages. Factory representatives and workers' unions both say international fashion brands could help solve the problem.
8 Nov
German Chancellor Scholz called for "an enlarged and reformed" European Union that is more "geopolitical" in outlook and actions. His speech came as lawmakers celebrate the post-WWII peace among European Union members.
8 Nov
The US central bank has held its key interest rate at its current 22-year high as it seeks to stabilise price rises, which had recently reached near-record levels. The Federal Reserve's rate target remains at 5.25%-5.5%.
8 Nov
Ukrainian air defense systems recently downed Russian attack drones near the Khmelnitsky nuclear power plant. But falling debris still damaged the site. Are power plants in danger?
8 Nov
The main FARC dissident group has suspended peace talks with the Colombian government. However, it's maintaining a bilateral ceasefire until the end of the year.
8 Nov
Some sections of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) have been identified as extremists who are a threat to Germany's democratic values, as the party is experiencing a resurgence in polls. What links does the AfD have to neo-Nazi movements?
8 Nov
Many Catalans have long called for an independent Catalonia. The dispute over the region’s future divides not only Spanish but also Catalan society.
8 Nov
A decade before he successfully rose to power, Adolf Hitler failed to overthrow Germany's Weimar Republic. What became known as the "Beer Hall Putsch" put Hitler on the political map.
8 Nov
An author whose book has become a reference for those trying to understand Hamas's tunnel network and its impact on the current war has told FRANCE 24 that Israel must eventually enter them to ensure their destruction. Daphné Richemond-Barak started her book "Underground Warfare" 10 years ago, when one of the first large Hamas tunnels into Israel was discovered.
7 Nov
City living is becoming increasingly unaffordable for Argentines. Many are blaming online rental platforms that mainly cater to tourists. In Buenos Aires, longtime residents say much-needed housing is being converted into short-term rentals.

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36 mins ago
Oil marketers in Nigeria have attributed the reoccurrence of petrol scarcity to supply chain bottlenecks. Meanwhile, Angola has increased the price of diesel, as it phases out subsidies on the petroleum product. Rhode Luemba, Head of Flow Sales, Global Markets at Standard Bank Group, joins CNBC Africa to discuss these stories and more.
54 mins ago
Bengaluru is running out of drinking water, with an estimated daily deficit of 500 million liters. The shortages have become a hot-button political issue during the 2024 election.
57 mins ago
The Biden administration is reportedly looking into reclassifying marijuana from the nation's most dangerous drug to a lower-risk drug, in a historic shift that could have ripple effects across the country.
1 day ago
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1 day ago
With less than 100 days to go until the Paris 2024 Olympics, we’re looking into whether or not they will be a healthy investment for Paris and France as a whole. Will the Games boost the French economy? Or will the costs outweigh the benefits?
1 day ago
Film critic Lisa Nesselson speaks to Eve Jackson about the week's film news, including "The Fall Guy" with Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling, Philippe Caland's three films "Hollywood Buddha", "Ripple Effect" and "The Guru and the Gypsy", plus Luana Bajrami's "Phantom Youth". We finish with Lisa convincing Eve that a film about old French people is entertaining: Claus Drexel's documentary "Les Vieux", which translates as "Old Folks".