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Ukrainian teens accused of sabotage face futures forever changed

Minors make up a fifth of the 1,100 Ukrainians accused of betraying their country with acts of terrorism or sabotage, according to the country’s security service. Here’s the story of a 17-year-old who was recruited online to set fire to railway equipment.

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Two French alpinists break Mont Blanc speed climbing record

A French duo has achieved a “mountainous” feat. They now have the new world record for making the fastest trek from the French ski resort city of Chamonix to the summit of Mont Blanc and back. They’re time: 4 hours, 41 minutes, and 24 seconds. That’s two minutes faster than the previous record.

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends • FRANCE 24

Iran offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade on the country and ends the war in a proposal that would postpone discussions on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, two regional officials said Monday. US President Donald Trump seems unlikely to accept the offer, which was passed to the Americans by Pakistan and would leave unresolved the disagreements that led the US and Israel to go to war on Feb. 28.
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Macron expected to back Andorra’s moves to decriminalise abortion during visit - Europe live

France’s president, who is also co-prince of the micro-state, expected to speak frankly about issue in country with some of strictest abortion laws in EuropeMeanwhile, Macron is visiting the Andorran primary school in Santa Coloma and absolutely loving spending his time with kids, happily posing to pictures with the Andorran flags.Last week, he suggested he would quit politics at the end of his term in May next year, and so we should expect to see more of this sort of legacy-building trips an...

LIVE: Former UK foreign office official questioned over Mandelson’s vetting process

The former permanent Under-Secretary at the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Philip Barton, appears in front of the foreign affairs committee to answer questions on Lord Mandelson’s Washington appointment and security vetting process.

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"Far-right parties are still blaming women for being raped," says MEP

"Can you imagine? In 2026, far-right parties are still blaming women for being raped. They should be utterly ashamed."

As EU lawmakers vote today on an EU-wide, consent-based definition of rape, Vincenzo Genovese interviews MEP interviews MEP Abir Al-Sahlani on #EuropeToday.

Europe Today: Macron renews Eurobonds push amid energy crisis, faces Brussels scepticism

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

Adieu, Élysée: the Macrons reflect on life after politics

As France’s succession race looms, the presidential couple start its farewell

Charles meets Trump: Can the king save the US-UK relationship?

King Charles and Queen Camilla have landed in Washington for a state visit, beginning a diplomatic charm offensive amid strained transatlantic ties. The US and UK governments have fallen out over the war in Iran. The Jeffrey Epstein scandal could also cast a shadow over the highly choreographed trip. So will the British monarchy’s soft power help smooth over the famous ‘Special Relationship?’ Leslie Vinjamuri, president and CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs weighs in.

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Iran’s foreign minister in Moscow after US talks collapse

As peace talks between the US and Iran stall, Tehran’s top diplomat heads to Moscow in search of backing from Russian President Vladimir Putin. We speak with Mark Katz, one of the world’s leading experts on the Russia–Iran relationship, about what Tehran wants from Moscow—and what Moscow may demand in return.

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LIVE: Trump welcomes UK's King Charles, Queen Camilla to White House

U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcome King Charles and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to the White House.

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After Melania joke: Trump wants Jimmy Kimmel fired

On the day before the shooting in Washington, D.C., Jimmy Kimmel mocked the Trump family in a parody segment—calling Melania Trump an “expected widow.” Now, after the attack, the President and First Lady want him off the air. Donald Trump says Kimmel made a “despicable call to violence.” How far can satire go in modern America? Entertainment journalist KJ Matthews weighs in.

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French FM says Iran must make 'major concessions' to end crisis

France said Monday that Iran must be ready to make "major concessions" to end a crisis, as countries piled pressure on Tehran at a UN session on its control of the key Strait of Hormuz.

French FM says Iran must make 'major concessions' to end crisis

"There can be no lasting solution to this crisis unless the Iranian regime agrees to major concessions and a radical shift in its stance," Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told the UN Security Council.

Barrot said that Iran must show a way "to peaceful coexistence within its region and for the Iranian people to be able to build freely their own future," months after the cleric-run state ruthlessly repressed mass protests.

Barrot was attending a session initiated by Bahrain in which dozens...

Suspect in DC gala dinner shooting charged with attempted assassination of US president

The man accused of storming and opening fire at an annual correspondents’ dinner attended by Donald Trump was on Monday charged with an assassination attempt of the president. The suspect already faced less serious charges. Fraser Jackson, FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Washington DC, tells us more.


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Musk vs Altman: two tech mavericks go head to head in OpenAI trial • FRANCE 24 English

Two of Silicon Valley's best known tech moguls, Elon Musk and Sam Altman, are going to face off each other in court with the trial getting underway with jury selection on Monday.  The lawsuit is brought by Musk, who accuses Altman of fraud and is seeking more than $130 billion in damages, for 'betraying' the AI startup's founding mission of being non-profit. Plus, labelling rules on honey jars are set to toughen from mid-June in France, taking a new EU indication of origin rule into effect. 
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French presidential hopefuls share details of love lives ahead of race

With little more than a year to go before France elects its next president, at least two potential candidates have decided to open up about their love lives in a bid to win over French voters. While Emmanuel Macron’s former protégé and prime minister Gabriel Attal has told all in a new book, Jordan Bardella, the leader of the far-right National Rally, was recently “spotted” with his girlfriend on a beach in Corsica by glossy magazine Paris Match.  

White House says Donald Trump 'stands by' Secret Service as shooting suspect due in court | BBC News

A White House official said US President Donald Trump is "standing by the leadership of Secret Service" after the shooting at a Washington DC hotel on Saturday.

The official said Trump believes his agents "did an excellent job neutralising the shooter and moving the president, first lady, vice-president and cabinet to safety".

The White House also said a meeting will take place this week to discuss security procedures.

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French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channel

A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.

Paris brings fossil fuel phase-out plan to Santa Marta summit

Shifting away from fossil fuels “vital” for energy independence, says EU climate chief Wopke Hoekstra

Norway and France launch joint police probe into diplomats' alleged links with Epstein

According to Norwegian media, police are investigating financial assistance the couple received to purchase an Oslo apartment in 2018 at a price below market value.

Norway police cooperate with France on Epstein probe

A joint investigation team has been established between the Norwegian police's economic crime unit and France

Macron to address abortion law debate in rare visit to Andorra

French President Emmanuel Macron is in the small state of Andorra for a two-day visit, where the sensitive issue of abortion is set to take centre stage. This comes on the heels of a stop in the Pyrénées to discuss economic development and healthcare.

French prison guards strike over overcrowding as jails near 90,000 inmates

French prison guards blockaded facilities nationwide over overcrowding and staff shortages, as unions demand emergency hiring in a system nearing 90,000 inmates.

France’s Bardella vows showdown over German influence in the EU

PARIS — French far-right presidential front-runner Jordan Bardella said his first trip as president would be to Brussels, promising a confrontation with the European Commission over what he describes as excessive German influence in EU institutions.



“Our first trip will be to Brussels, where we will defend our country’s interests in order to regain the comparative advantages that other European countries are already enjoying,” Bardella told hard-right Sunday newspaper Le...

Historic ship 'Kyrenia II' sets sail once again in Cypriot waters

Historic ship 'Kyrenia II' sets sail once again in Cypriot waters

The 'Kyrenia II' ship was built in 1985 thanks to an ancient technique and made the journey from Piraeus to Paphos autonomously.

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Mali defense minister killed in major weekend assault

Mali Defense Minister Sadio Camara was killed in an attack on his residence during coordinated assaults by insurgents, including an al Qaeda affiliate, the government said.

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King Charles' visit to US goes ahead despite Washington shooting • FRANCE 24 English

King Charles' state visit to the U.S. will go ahead as planned on ​Monday despite a shooting at a White House dinner attended by President Donald Trump, Buckingham Palace said after discussions with U.S. officials. The four-day trip - which is to include a private meeting with Trump and an address to Congress marking 250 years since U.S. independence — is intended to reinforce the strained U.S.-British relationship ‌amid differences over the Iran war.
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Pakistan's solar boom shields some from energy crisis | DW News

Pakistan imported more solar panels than any country in recent years. Not because of a government plan, but because the electricity bills surged. When the US and Israel struck Iran and fuel prices jumped 20% in a week, the people who had already switched didn't feel it. The ones still on the grid did. But what does it mean for people who are left behind?

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French prison guards call for strike action as overcrowding crisis deepens

France’s prisons are edging closer to a breaking point, with one of the country’s main prison guard unions calling for strike action to force what it says are long-overdue reforms.

French teen who licked vending machine straw faces jail in Singapore

The teen, who posted on social media a video of himself licking the straw, could be jailed for more than two years.

Israeli military seen at Lebanese border

Israeli military vehicles and convoys of tanks were seen moving along the northern border while pillars of smoke billowed in southern Lebanon, as the hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah persist, despite a U.S. brokered ceasefire.

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Latest news bulletin | April 27th, 2026 – Morning

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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 27th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Mali's defense minister killed in coordinated attacks | DW News

Mali's Defense Minister Sadio Camara has been killed in his residence in Kati near the capital Bamako. He died in a string of coordinated attacks over the weekend by separatist Tuareg rebels and a jihadist group linked to al-Qaeda. Analysts say this is the junta-led country's most serious security challenge in over a decade.

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INTERVIEW: French pharma lobby suggests ‘corridor’ for European drug prices

However, countries would keep their own negotiations and reimbursement system

Updated: Press dinner shooting in D.C.: What we know so far

A man fired gunshots during a press dinner at the White House. While President Trump and Vice-President Vance were rushed to safety, the alleged perpetrator was overpowered by security agents. One agent was wounded but is not in critical condition.

Three DW journalists who attended the event, Ines Pohl, Janelle Dumalaon and Misha Komadovsky, share their experience. DW also spoke to terrorism expert Hans-Jakob Schindler, asking him about security incidents involving the US president.

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Iranian foreign minister heads to Moscow for meeting with Putin after second Pakistan trip

Iranian foreign minister heads to Moscow for meeting with Putin after second Pakistan trip

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi travelled once to Oman and twice to Pakistan over the weekend, before heading to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday.

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Ex-Secret Service agent says Trump's security plan worked

A former Secret Service agent said concentric layers of security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner worked, after a gunman was stopped and Trump was rushed out safely from the same hotel where Reagan was shot in 1981.
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King Charles state visit to US to go on as planned after shooting • FRANCE 24 English

King Charles' state visit to the US will go ahead as planned ​on Monday despite the shooting incident at a White House dinner attended by President Donald Trump, Buckingham Palace said after discussions with US officials. FRANCE 24's Bénédicte Paviot reports from London.


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Another attack on Trump ? A post analysis of the White House correspondents' dinner shooting

President Donald Trump and other officials had to be evacuated from the White House press correspondents' dinner after a man tried to break in with guns.


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Greggs rolls back self-service cabinets in shoplifting hotspots

Staff are handing over sandwiches from behind a theft-proof counter as the high street fights backGreggs has axed self-service display cabinets in bakery stores that have been most severely hit by shoplifters.The move is the latest aimed at combating a problem plaguing the high street. Last year official figures revealed annual shoplifting offences in England and Wales had passed half a million offences for the first time, and since then many retailers have reported high levels of crime in th...

Pogacar beats French teen Seixas to win 4th Liege-Bastogne-Liege title

World champion Tadej Pogacar won a third straight Liege-Bastogne-Liege on Sunday after a thrilling battle with French teen sensation Paul Seixas.

Gunman sought to kill Trump, cabinet at gala dinner

Trump, who was rushed out of the hotel ballroom in Washington by Secret Service agents, posted surveillance footage of the gunman attempting to sprint past a security checkpoint.

After a brief exchange of gunfire with agents, the suspect was detained at the scene and was being questioned Sunday before he is due to appear in court the following day.

Trump shared photos of the suspect handcuffed on the carpeted hotel floor.

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France's Macron joins world leaders in support of Trump after gun attack at gala

France's president Emmanuel Macron on Sunday joined leaders from across the world to offer support to Donald Trump after a gun attack during the American president's annual gala dinner in Washington with journalists.

Austria's Wiesberger wins first DP World Tour title in 1,792 days

Wiesberger scored a final-round four-under-par 67 to finish on 19 under at Shanghai Enhance Anting Golf Club and claim his ninth win on what was formerly the European Tour.

It was the 40-year-old's first victory on the tour since winning in Denmark in 2021 and came after going into the turn three shots behind the UAE's Otaegui.

An emotional Wiesberger said it had been "a tough couple of years" as he savoured his first victory on the DP World Tour in 1,792 days.

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Israeli Cabinet Approves Appointment of Ambassador to Somaliland

Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet approved the appointment of the Israel’s first ever ambassador to Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sunday.

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What we know about the shooting at Trump's dinner with White House journalists • FRANCE 24 English

The annual White House Correspondents' dinner was disrupted by gunfire on Saturday evening, causing an emergency evacuation of US President Donald Trump and his administration officials while attendees sheltered under tables. The gunman, who has been detained, reportedly told officials he wanted to shoot members of the Trump administration.
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Trump gives statement after security incident at White House Correspondents' dinner

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Trump rushed to safety after shooting at White House press dinner

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner by Secret Service agents after a man opened fire on security personnel nearby.
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Trump evacuated after shots at White House Correspondents Dinner | DW News

President Donald Trump was evacuated after gunfire at the Washington Hilton hotel, where journalists and celebrities were gathered for the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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Donald Trump attends correspondents' dinner for first time as president | DW News

Donald Trump is set to speak at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time as US president. Trump announced in March that he would be attending the dinner 'in honor of our Nation's 250th Birthday' after boycotting the event in the past. The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) represents journalists covering the White House and has hosted the gala for more than 100 years. The dinner celebrates free speech and the freedom of the press and helps fund scholarships...

Images of Trump and Epstein projected onto DC building

Protesters projected images of Trump with Epstein onto Hilton hotel ahead of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Gala.

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Macron says EU’s mutual defence clause ‘not just words’

French president cites joint military aid to Cyprus as proof of Europe’s ability to defend itself during trip to AthensEmmanuel Macron has spoken up for Europe’s ability to defend itself, saying a mutual assistance clause, enshrined in the EU treaty, was unambiguous and “not just words”.The French president said the pact had already been proved in action when several member states sent military aid to Cyprus after a drone attack against a British airbase on the island on 28 February. Continue...

Trump calls off envoys’ trip to Islamabad for Iran peace talks

President Trump cancels a planned trip⁠ by US envoys to Islamabad for Iran peace talks. The Justice Department drops its criminal probe into ⁠Fed Chair Jerome Powell⁠, clearing the path for Kevin Warsh's confirmation. ⁠SpaceX's IPO⁠ filing reveals Musk's compensation is tied to colonizing Mars. Plus, ⁠U.S. President Donald Trump attends the White House Correspondents' Dinner⁠ for the first time.
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Drone crashes in Romania as Russia strikes neighbouring Ukraine

Drone crashes in Romania as Russia strikes neighbouring Ukraine

Two British fighter jets were scrambled and 200 people were evacuated on Saturday after a drone crashed in Romania during a barrage of Russian strikes on its neighbour Ukraine.

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Mali insurgents launch biggest attack on military government

Insurgents launched coordinated attacks across Mali's capital and several other cities in what the UN described as 'simultaneous' and 'complex' strikes, marking one of the biggest operations yet against the military government.

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Macron revives debate on rolling over EU pandemic debt

There is an appetite for European debt among global investors, he said

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France's Macron tells Greek PM Mitsotakis: 'We will be by your side'

France's President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday assured Greek leaders that they would be able to count on the support of France during any regional disputes.

Four delivery drivers' associations sue Uber and Deliveroo for human trafficking • FRANCE 24

Associations that support food delivery workers here in France have filed a criminal complaint for "human trafficking" against the platforms Deliveroo and Uber Eats.  One of the attorneys accused the companies of making significant profits by exploiting their workers.
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Festive mood in West Bank as local elections underway • FRANCE 24 English

A festive and cheerful mood has taken hold of the West Bank as the Palestinian Authority holds local elections, FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky said, reporting from Bethlehem. Most electoral lists are aligned with president Mahmud Abbas's secular-nationalist Fatah party or running as independents. There are no lists affiliated with Fatah's archrival Hamas, which controls nearly half of the Gaza Strip.
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Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch co-ordinated attacks across Mali | BBC News

Explosions and sustained gunfire have been reported in Mali's capital, Bamako, as armed groups launch apparently co-ordinated attacks across the country.

The military said in a statement on Saturday that "fighting is ongoing", adding "our defence and security forces are currently engaged in repelling the attackers".

Witnesses have told news agency Reuters of explosions and gunfire around Kati, home to a major military base outside the capital. Soldiers have been deployed to block off road...

Paris and Athens exchange mutual defense pledges amid geopolitical turmoil

ATHENS — French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Saturday vowed to assist each other in case of security threats as they boosted bilateral defense cooperation.



As Macron visited Athens, the two governments signed nine bilateral deals, including the extension of an overarching defense pact that will be automatically renewed when it expires in five years.



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France and Greece call for delaying Covid debt repayment and for more EU bonds

ATHENS — French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Saturday both called for spreading out the repayment of the EU’s post-pandemic recovery plan and for more EU debt to finance the bloc’s investment priorities.



“We got indebted during Covid. Today some tell us that we need to reimburse fast. It is idiotic,” Macron said during a press conference at the Maximos mansion in Athens alongside Mitsotakis. “Let’s extend tha...

Nazi-looted $10 million Stradivarius violin has turned up in France, says expert

Has a 300-year-old Stradivarius violin stolen by the Nazis during the Second World War turned up in France? Pascale Bernheim, an expert on looted musical instruments, believes so.

US envoys Witkoff, Kushner to head to Pakistan for Iran talks on Saturday, White House says

US envoys Witkoff, Kushner to head to Pakistan for Iran talks on Saturday, White House says

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on Friday night, but his ministry has ruled out direct talks with the US delegation.

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Iran says it will not participate in talks with US, despite FM's arrival in Islamabad • FRANCE 24

As US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to arrive in Islamabad on Saturday, Iran has ruled out direct negotiations with US representatives, despite Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arriving in Pakistan on Friday. FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah reports from Tehran.


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From Iran to Paris weather: Alleged prediction market violations start stacking up

Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are quickly becoming an economic and political force, accruing multibillion-dollar valuations and drawing support from key officials in the Trump administration.



But backlash to the platforms is spreading — in Washington and in state capitals — with accusations of insider trading dogging several midterm election campaigns and accompanying White House military action in Venezuela and Iran and dogging several midterm election campaigns.



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On tour with Pope Leo

Joshua McElwee, who covers the Vatican for Reuters, has just returned from the pope's 10‑day journey across Africa. Joshua walks us through what it's like to cover America's first pope (Joshua is also a Chicago native) as he comes under increasing fire from the president. Plus, what it’s really like inside the Vatican and on the papal plane.

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Why Japan’s security shift matters to South Korea | DW News

Japan’s brutal colonial past complicates the relationship with neighbor South Korea to this day. Now that Japan is increasingly renouncing pacifism the unease of the past might appear once again.

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Anatomica Paris – menswear for the disciplined dresser

The shop where function will always trump fashion

Rodrigo Duterte to stand trial for crimes against humanity | DW News

Rodrigo Duterte will stand trial for crimes against humanity after judges at the International Criminal Court confirmed charges against the former president of the Philippines.

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Trust in US election system hangs in the balance, poll shows

President Donald Trump's years-long campaign to undermine faith in U.S. elections has gained broad traction with the American public, a Reuters/Ipsos poll shows, potentially creating fertile ground for misinformation heading into November's midterm elections.

Gavino Garay breaks down some of the numbers as well as Trump’s recent unsubstantiated claims.

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LIVE: US's Blanche, Vought speak at Republican lawyers conference

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and budget director Russell Vought are expected to speak at a conference organized by the Republican National Lawyers Association in Washington, D.C.

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Was the death of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil a targeted Israeli killing? | DW News

The Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has accused Israel of committing war crimes after journalist Amal Khalil was killed in an Israeli airstrike. Thousands attended her funeral in Baisariyeh, Lebanon.

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Spain launches immigration effort for hundreds of thousands of people

Spain’s government has launched an "extraordinary" immigration procedure that could legalize the status of hundreds of thousands of foreigners living and working in the southern European nation without authorization.

EU leaders vow to boost security and economic ties with Middle East to minimise effect of Iran war

EU leaders vow to boost security and economic ties with Middle East to minimise effect of Iran war

Leaders from Lebanon, Egypt, Syria and Jordan as well as the secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, were in Nicosia to meet their European Union counterparts on the sidelines of an EU summit.

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Europeans must recognize US, China and Russia are ‘dead against’ us, says Macron

Europeans have to step up and defend their own interests because the U.S., China and Russia are now all “dead against” them, French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Friday.



“We should not underestimate that this is a unique moment where a U.S. president, a Russian president, a Chinese president are dead against the Europeans. So, this is the right moment for us to wake up,” Macron said in a discussion with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis organized by the Kathimerini newspaper ...

Tanzania releases government-led inquiry into poll violence • FRANCE 24 English

In tonight's edition, a Tanzanian commission appointed by the President herself, releases its report into last year’s election violence. Also, Pope Leo wraps up his first major international tour with a Mass in Equatorial Guinea. And Congolese music star Fally Ipupa marks 20 years in the industry with new albums and concerts in Paris.
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Reigning two-time champ Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of French Open due to wrist injury

Alcaraz posted on X on Friday that he would also not play in the preceding Italian Open in Rome, where he also won last year.

Latest news bulletin | April 24th, 2026 – Evening

Latest news bulletin | April 24th, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 24th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Crossing borders: The EU powers your mobility (part 1) • FRANCE 24 English

In this two-part show, Armen Georgian takes viewers on a journey across the European Union, exploring mobility and transport projects funded by the EU’s cohesion policy. In the 2021-2027 budget, the EU has been using its cohesion funds to invest €63.2 billion in transport schemes. From France to Austria, via Poland and Hungary, Armen takes a whistle-stop tour using seven different means of transport: train, plane, metro, tram, bicycle, scooter, and car.
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Polymarket Bets on Paris Temperature Prompt Investigation After Unusual Spikes

The authorities said a Paris airport weather sensor may have been tampered with as large wagers were placed on the betting site.

French foreign minister Barrot voices concern about 'terrorist threat' in the Sahel

France's foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Friday voiced concern about the spread of Islamist extremism in west Africa, after talks with Togo's leader, Faure Gnassingbe. Violence by jihadist groups has blighted the Sahel region for the last decade, and is now spreading into northern regions of coastal countries such as Togo. 

'I wasn't in politics before and I'm not going to be after': Macron to quit politics in 2027

French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that he will quit politics in 2027 as the final year in his second term approaches. He added that at this late stage in office, the "hardest thing" was to strike a balance between defending his record and acknowledging what "didn't work out".

Macron leaves future open as political curtain nears

"I wasn't in politics before and I'm not going to be after," Macron said Thursday during a visit to a high school in Cyprus.

He added that at this late stage in office, the "hardest thing" was to strike a balance between defending his record and acknowledging what "didn't work out".

France's political and media world is already abuzz as the race for 2027 has "already begun", said Philippe Moreau-Chevrolet, a communications expert at Sciences Po university.

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France reaches its "overshoot" day

This Friday, April 24, marks Earth Overshoot Day in France, a date that arrives earlier each year and signals that from now until December 31, the country is living beyond its environmental means, as explained by Elitsa Gadeva and our colleagues from France 2.

Inspired by Macron’s speech, Czechia’s Babiš wants in on nuclear deterrence initiative

In a strategic about-face, the Czech Republic is looking to join French President Emmanuel Macron's initiative to build a pan-European nuclear deterrent.

The Week in Numbers: Gas price peaks, Samsung protests

From gas price predictions to a record number of Samsung protesters in South Korea, we round up the big financial stories for the week.

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France drops climate from G7 environment talks to appease Trump administration

PARIS — France removed climate change from the agenda of this week’s G7 talks to prevent a rift with the United States, according to a French government official.



Environment ministers from the G7 nations are meeting in Paris Thursday and Friday to discuss issues ranging from biodiversity to water resources.



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France leaves climate change off G7 environment summit agenda to placate US

G7 environment ministers in Paris have excluded climate change from their agenda to placate the United States, which has withdrawn from global climate agreements.

France's Macron says he will leave politics after 2027 election

French President Emmanuel Macron says he will not remain in politics after leaving the Élysée Palace in 2027, once his maximum two terms are over. 

French advocacy groups accuse Deliveroo and Uber Eats of 'human trafficking'

A coalition of French delivery workers' advocacy groups has filed a criminal complaint against food delivery platforms Deliveroo and Uber Eats, accusing them of "human trafficking". They are also threatening Uber Eats with a class action lawsuit for discrimination on behalf of delivery workers, many of whom are immigrants.

France and Germany give themselves more time on joint fighter jet (once again)

NICOSIA — France and Germany will take more time to try to break the deadlock on a joint fighter jet project.



French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed the contentious project over coffee on the terrace at the Landmark Hotel in Nicosia, before joining other EU leaders at an informal summit.



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Orient Express train exhibition in Paris

Finally, a legendary rail journey from Paris to Istanbul is in the spotlight as the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris hosts an exhibition dedicated to the Orient Express, with France 2 taking a closer look, in a report brought to us by Nick Rushworth.

Franco-German FCAS fighter jet talks back in defence ministers’ hands, Macron says

'We are continuing to move forward,' Macron said.

Estonian PM: "Ban Russian soldiers from Schengen for life"

"Ban Russian soldiers from Schengen for life", Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal tells #EuropeToday.

"Most of them are criminals, do you want these guys near to your home? No, you don't", he said in an exclusive interview with Euronews.

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THE HACK: French AI minister relaxed on gigafactories delays

In today's edition: Le Hénanff on sovereignty & CSA2, Mythos risk, Poland vs DFA

FIREPOWER: France, Greece to renew defence partnership

In today's edition: Ukraine loan, military mobility, ground drones