Does Ukraine's Zelensky imprison his political opponents?

25/11/2024 21:33 France 24

Some social media users are claiming that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is a "dictator" since he allegedly imprisons his political opponents. These claims are based on statements made by Tulsi Gabbard, who was recently designated as Donald Trump's future head of US intelligence. We tell you more in this edition of Truth or Fake.

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Israel to decide on ceasefire as US says deal 'close'

Israel's security cabinet was due to meet Tuesday to vote on a proposed ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, an official said, while the White House voiced optimism that a deal was close. The United States, European Union and United Nations have pushed for a halt to the long-running host...

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Israel expected to approve ceasefire with Hezbollah, Israeli official says

Israel looks set to approve a US plan for a ceasefire with Lebanon's Hezbollah on Tuesday, a senior Israeli official said, clearing the way for an end to the conflict that has killed thousands of people since it was ignited by the Gaza war 14 months ago. This would pave the way for a ceasefire decl...

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Angela Merkel defends open-door migrant policy, ties with Russia in new memoir

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25/11/2024 14:18 France 24

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Pro-Russia candidate leads Romanian polls, PM out of the race

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25/11/2024 13:49 France 24

Russia, Ukraine trade aerial strikes amid fears of escalation

Russia said Monday that it had shot down eight ballistic missiles fired by Ukraine, without saying where, while Russian attacks on Odesa and Kharkiv wounded more than 30, Kyiv said. Ukraine also targeted a Russian fuel depot in the latest wave of attacks since Western countries gave Kyiv permission...

25/11/2024 13:03 France 24

'World needs to wake up': War, famine ravage Sudan, as world 'sits & waits for people to make peace'

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25/11/2024 12:50 France 24

Le Pen meets PM as French government wobbles

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G7 ministers meet in Italy to discuss conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon and Ukraine

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25/11/2024 05:37 France 24

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EU urges immediate halt to Israel-Hezbollah war

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24/11/2024 12:46 France 24

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