Humanitarian aid from 90 trucks being distributed across Gaza, the UN says

22/05/2025 12:26 France 24

The UN said aid from some 90 trucks was being distributed at multiple points across Gaza on Thursday as more aid waited to enter the enclave. The Israeli military issued evacuation orders for northern areas of Gaza, warning they would be bombarded "with intense force" as Gaza's civil defence agency said at least 52 people had been killed since dawn.

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Germany's Merz inaugurates new brigade in Lithuania, saying Russia 'is a threat to us all'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday inaugurated a historic new brigade in Lithuania, saying that Germany and its NATO partners are prepared to defend "every inch" of the alliance's territory. The thousands-strong brigade is part of European efforts to strengthen the region's defences in...

22/05/2025 18:18 France 24

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The Republican-led US House of Representatives voted overnight Thursday to approve President Donald Trump's mega-bill that critics warn would decimate health care and harm the poorest Americans while further enriching the wealthiest and ballooning the debt by almost $4 trillion over the next decade...

22/05/2025 15:34 France 24

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22/05/2025 09:47 France 24

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22/05/2025 08:41 France 24

More drones intercepted over Russian capital, flights disrupted

Russia said it intercepted more drones heading towards Moscow early Thursday. The attacks came a day after over two dozen drones were launched at the Russian capital. Both Moscow and Kyiv have deployed drones in the conflict. ...

22/05/2025 03:09 France 24

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22/05/2025 02:48 France 24

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21/05/2025 21:11 France 24

'Nowhere is safe in Gaza, nowhere at all'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday he was open to a "temporary ceasefire" in Gaza, as international pressure intensified over Israel's renewed offensive and aid blockade in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. "If there is an option for a temporary ceasefire to free hostages...

21/05/2025 20:05 France 24

Replay: Trump meets South Africa's Ramaphosa, plays 'genocide' video

US President Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House on Wednesday with allegations of mass killings and land seizures from white people, in a scene reminiscent of his February ambushof Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky. ...

21/05/2025 19:24 France 24

Could the Finland-Russia border be the next conflict zone after the Ukraine war?

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21/05/2025 16:21 France 24

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21/05/2025 11:48 France 24

Live: Ukrainian drone attack hits Russian semiconductor plant

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21/05/2025 06:35 France 24

European nations increase pressure on Israel to halt Gaza onslaught

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21/05/2025 02:51 France 24

China slams new US chip curbs as 'bullying,' vows response

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21/05/2025 02:09 France 24

Canada sends 'strong message' on Ukraine at G7 finance ministers summit

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21/05/2025 00:21 France 24

Ukraine launches probe into French-trained brigade hit by scandal

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20/05/2025 15:50 France 24

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20/05/2025 15:49 France 24

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20/05/2025 15:46 France 24

Three dead as thunderstorms hit southeastern France

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20/05/2025 15:19 France 24

Ukraine's allies hit Russia with new sanctions

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20/05/2025 15:12 France 24

Amnesty International vows to keep up Russia right work despite ban

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Germany reports 40% jump in politically motivated crime

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20/05/2025 13:41 France 24

EU and UK slap new sanctions on Russian ‘shadow fleet’ illicitly transporting oil

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20/05/2025 13:32 France 24

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20/05/2025 12:40 France 24

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EU leaders to pressure Russia with more sanctions

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20/05/2025 09:19 France 24

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