US naval buildup in Middle East heightens tensions

27/01/2026 16:26 France 24

Iran, Houthi rebels, and Hezbollah are reacting to the increased U.S. military presence in the Middle East. The arrival of a US aircraft carrier comes amid violent protests in Iran and threats of U.S. strikes. According to FRANCE 24's Philip Turle, Trump is pressuring Iran but does not want a war; he sees this as a chance to push for a deal on Iran’s nuclear program, especially during an election year.

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27/01/2026 14:42 France 24

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EU 'is still very uncomfortable about India-Russia relations', expert says ahead of free trade deal

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26/01/2026 22:17 France 24

Uganda: Battered Barbra Kyagulanyi tells husband Bobi Wine to stay in hiding

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's military chief, denied accusations that soldiers had been sent to the home of opposition leader Bobi Wine to beat his wife in posts on X. Wine has been in hiding since disputing the outcome of the mid-January elections that returned President Yoweri Museveni to power f...

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Uganda: Bobi Wine's wife tells him to stay in hiding after assault at their home

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26/01/2026 21:26 France 24

Gaza faces firewood shortage and harsh winter conditions

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Israel retrieves remains of last Gaza hostage, Netanyahu says

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26/01/2026 14:13 France 24

Minnesota shooting: Clinton, Obama call to defend US values

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26/01/2026 14:00 France 24

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Israel agrees to reopen Rafah crossing only for Gaza pedestrians

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26/01/2026 10:14 France 24

Live: Ukraine must cede Donbas as 'fundamental' condition of peace talks, Moscow says

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26/01/2026 09:54 France 24

European leaders gather at North Sea energy summit as Greenland tensions loom

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26/01/2026 07:18 France 24

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26/01/2026 06:29 France 24

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