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13 Nov 2023
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Israel's former prime minister Ehud Olmert (2006-2009) said he believes Israel will be able to eliminate Hamas's military capabilities, but he expressed regret at Palestinian civilian casualties from the Israeli offensive and stressed that time was "limited".
13 Nov 2023
Western and Arab officials convene in Paris to find ways to provide aid to civilians in Gaza.
13 Nov 2023
Players, clubs, and recent members of France Cricket – the sport’s official governing body in France – accuse the organisation of lying to access International Cricket Council funds and concealing how it spends them. As the Cricket World Cup takes place in India, FRANCE 24 investigates the claims.
12 Nov 2023
The #MeToo movement has reached Taiwan, where women have been speaking out about their experiences working with predators. Female staff at the ruling Democratic Progressive Party kicked off the first major wave by accusing powerful politicians of sexual harassment or assault. The momentum then spread, with alleged victims accusing celebrities, doctors, professors and more.
12 Nov 2023
As cold weather sets in, Ukrainian authorities are expecting Moscow to make another attempt to destroy civilian infrastructure like the electric grid. But this year, Kyiv has said it's prepared to defend itself and keep its cities on the grid.
12 Nov 2023
Users are sharing a viral video that they claim shows the exact moment the convoy of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas was attacked in an assassination attempt. But this video has nothing to do with the Palestinian leader. We tell you what this video really shows in this edition of Truth or Fake.
12 Nov 2023
Nepal is built on one of the world's most earthquake-prone regions, but many structures are unable to withstand the frequent tremors.
12 Nov 2023
Australian PM Anthony Albanese's visit to China focuses on trade discussions, including easing barriers that have impacted Australian exports by billions of dollars. He also intends to bring up human rights concerns.
12 Nov 2023
The 11th Gay Games officially got underway in Hong Kong on Saturday, kicking off a week of inclusive sporting competition across two continents, with half the events taking place in the Mexican city of Guadalajara.
12 Nov 2023
Before Israel declared war on Hamas and began its strikes on Gaza, Israel and Saudi Arabia were in the process of establishing diplomatic relations for the first time — after decades as enemies. But now that process appears to have been put on ice.
12 Nov 2023
The traveling exhibition "The Mystery of Banksy — A Genius Mind" is attracting hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. But what is behind the show? And what does Banksy actually say about it?
12 Nov 2023
Speaking to FRANCE 24 one month after the start of the Israel-Hamas war, Mohammad Shtayyeh, prime minister of the Palestinian Authority, called for "an immediate ceasefire" in Gaza, but said that "the Israelis don't want any ceasefire because today the Israelis are in the mood of revenge".

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