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Asian tech stocks fell sharply on Friday, with Seoul and Tokyo leading losses after a Wall Street sell-off driven by fears of tighter AI regulation following Democratsâ US midterm election victory. Many winning candidates pledged to curb data centre development amid opposition to the projects from across the political spectrum.
Click to read the full story âIn American politics, presidential power has its limits. And now the laws of gravity are catching up to Donald Trump's hyper-aggressive use of executive power. Following what political scientist Ian Bremmer describes as the most consequential electoral reversal for a governing party in more than half a century, the founder and CEO of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media argues that the United States has entered a new political phase: the beginning of the end of Trump's capacity toâŠ
Click to read the full story âUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed reports on Thursday that he planned to leave the administration after Republican midterm losses, telling The New York Times he intended to serve through the end of President Donald Trumpâs term. Rubio, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, declined to discuss his plans. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed reports Thursday that he was planning to leave the Trump administration as he weighs his next moves after RepublicansâŠ
Click to read the full story âNearly 90 million forcibly displaced people, or three-quarters of the global total, live in countries highly exposed to climate hazards, the UN refugee agency said on Friday, urging action ahead of the COP31 climate summit in Turkey. It said droughts, floods and extreme heat were making lasting solutions harder to find.
Click to read the full story âIn tonight's edition, a Nigerian court disqualifies a leading presidential candidate, adding fresh complications for the electoral process two months before the election. Also, tens of thousands have fled across the border into Kenya as deadly ethnic clashes in southern Ethiopia intensify. And having fled conflict and violence, members of the first Refugee Youth Olympic Team are chasing Olympic dreams at Dakar 2026.
Click to read the full story ââYou can be as repressive as you want. The grievances are still here.â With this stark observation, Ariane Bogain, lecturer in French and politics at Northumbria University, captures the central dilemma confronting the French government: how can political authority be restored when the social and economic grievances driving public anger remain unresolved? Bogain and French politics editor Marc Perelman join Delano D'Souza to examine a protest movement that has evolved beyondâŠ
Click to read the full story âCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday said he would commute all 548 death sentences in the state to life in prison without parole, marking a major step away from capital punishment as he prepares to leave office after eight years.
Click to read the full story âPortuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday he was retiring from international football at the age of 41.
Click to read the full story âMore than five years after the military coup, the junta launched a new offensive in September to retake Rakhine State, intensifying airstrikes against civilians and employing double-tap strikes
Click to read the full story âAs France confronts another wave of strikes and protests, GaĂ«lle Martinez, National Secretary of the trade union Solidaires, presents the general strike as more than a confrontation over wages, public spending or the cost of living. Her account reveals a deeper struggle over economic dignity, the future of public services and the democratic right to collective protest. âPeople just want to live, not survive.â For Martinez, deteriorating schools, insufficient salaries and theâŠ
Click to read the full story âParaguayâs lower house voted unanimously to impeach President Santiago Pena on Thursday, just minutes after he announced his resignation on X. Protesters have rallied in the streets since the takeover of a bank linked to Pena blocked millions of people, including pensioners, from accessing their money.
Click to read the full story âNearly 1.6 million people joined protests across France on Thursday, according to the hard-left labour union, while the interior ministry put turnout at around 600,000. Protesters demanded higher wages and backed the high school protest movement, putting renewed pressure on the beleaguered government. Prime Minister SĂ©bastien Lecornu is set to meet with trade unions on Monday. Read our liveblog to see how the events unfolded. This live is no longer updated. For more coverageâŠ
Click to read the full story âFrom the International Criminal Court to Africaâs place in the global justice system, the stakes are high. In an exclusive interview, Nobel Peace Prize winner, Navi Pillay will discuss international justice . She says it it must not be held hostage to political power, as Donald Trump targets the ICC. What does this showdown mean for Africa?
Click to read the full story âUS President Donald Trump faced a radically transformed and hostile political landscape after Democrats seized both the House of Representatives and the Senate in Tuesday's (November 3) midterms. The result was a personal humiliation for the 80-year-old Trump, leaving him as a lame duck president for the remaining two years of his term. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert has more.
Click to read the full story âThe global tourism sector is growing, despite conflicts and economic uncertainty. That's the finding of a new report by World Travel Market, which says the number of international arrivals is set to hit a record 1.57 billion in 2026.
Click to read the full story âHoax bomb threats hit at least 27 affected flights around Europe this week.
Click to read the full story âA historic Democratic electoral breakthrough has transformed the American political landscape. For Laurie Dundon, Senior Associate Fellow at the European Leadership Network and former US diplomat, the central question is whether the Democratic Party can convert electoral momentum into coherent governance. "Can they deliver?" Dunden examines the apparent disintegration of Donald Trump's 2024 MAGA coalition alongside the Democratic Party's continuing ideological struggle betweâŠ
Click to read the full story âIsrael's largest Arab party grouping said Thursday it would recommend opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, potentially bolstering his bid after Arab-majority lists won a record 19 seats in last week's election and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lost the support of an allied religious party.
Click to read the full story âIn this edition of Entre Nous, we meet Timothy Henty, the British conductor bringing the magic of Harry Potter to life in Paris. As part of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series, he leads more than 80 musicians in a spectacular live orchestral performance, offering audiences a unique opportunity to experience one of cinema's most beloved stories like never before.
Click to read the full story âA London jury on Thursday convicted British comedian and actor Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
Click to read the full story âFrance faces new protests as the government seeks to prevent a repeat of October unrest. Protesters demand better public services, including education, and also critique the rising cost-of-living. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin reports from the ground.
Click to read the full story âFrench regional bank CrĂ©dit Mutuel ArkĂ©a said Wednesday it had been hit by a cyberattack that led to fraudulent transfers worth around 100 million euros ($112 million). The bank said the attack, which has since been "contained", allowed hackers to access its own accounts and transfer funds to other banks. Customer accounts were not affected, and no losses were reported by clients.
Click to read the full story âFrom the global success of "Waka Waka" to her forthcoming second solo album "People Power", South Africa's Zolani Mahola has built a career around the power of music to bring people together.
Click to read the full story âWhat is life like for a newly born, premature or sick baby? These are the questions tackled by a French journalist in her first ever book. ClĂ©mentine Goldszal asks what it means to be rushed from the delivery room to the neonatal intensive care unit, and what is means to enter the world before you are ready. Goldszal's book is entitled "Newborn: Inside the World of Neonatal Care". She spoke to us in Perspective.
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