Trump purges another Republican critic with Massie defeat in Kentucky

20/05/2026 11:09 France 24

US President Donald Trump scored another victory in his campaign to punish disloyal Republicans on Tuesday as Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky lost his primary race, underscoring the risks for lawmakers who defy Trump. Massie, who angered Trump by leading a push to release Justice Department files tied to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and emerged as an outspoken critic of the war with Iran, was defeated by Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL backed by the president and bolstered by heavy spending by pro-Israel groups.

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Kentucky primary shows Republicans who criticise Trump 'signing death warrants'

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20/05/2026 11:11 France 24

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20/05/2026 11:05 France 24

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20/05/2026 11:01 France 24

Iran warns of war ‘beyond the region’ if US resumes attacks

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20/05/2026 11:00 France 24

Energy in spotlight as Putin visits China

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20/05/2026 10:54 France 24

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20/05/2026 09:39 France 24

Xi hails China’s ‘unyielding’ ties with Russia as Putin visits Beijing

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20/05/2026 09:27 France 24

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20/05/2026 08:41 France 24

Iran ‘prefers diplomacy’ but if there’s a war, Tehran says it’s ready

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20/05/2026 08:13 France 24

Xi welcomes Putin in Beijing, hails China’s ‘unyielding’ ties with Russia

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20/05/2026 05:34 France 24

Middle East war live: Chinese, South Korean oil tankers pass through Strait of Hormuz

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20/05/2026 03:28 France 24

Israel far-right finance minister says ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant against him

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19/05/2026 22:21 France 24

Multilateralism at work: Eurogroup chief on G7 meeting, Europe's priorities and challenges

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19/05/2026 21:06 France 24

DR Congo's latest Ebola outbreak tough to tackle

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19/05/2026 20:34 France 24

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19/05/2026 19:29 France 24

Putin lands in China for trip that aims to show unshakeable ties after Trump pomp

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing late on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and "long-time good friend" Xi Jinping, intending to show their ties are unshakeable days after a visit by Donald Trump. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland reports....

19/05/2026 18:42 France 24

Pedro Almodóvar chases elusive Palme d’Or as Andy García returns to Cannes

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19/05/2026 18:29 France 24

US, Iran trade threats as Tehran stages mass weddings for couples ready for 'sacrifice'

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19/05/2026 18:26 France 24

Sweden to buy four frigates from France's Naval Group

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19/05/2026 18:24 France 24

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19/05/2026 18:13 France 24

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19/05/2026 16:14 France 24

Replay: Trump addresses Iran war and FRANCE 24's analysis

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19/05/2026 16:12 France 24

China in a stronger position with US and Russia "embroiled in wars they started"

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19/05/2026 14:38 France 24

Putin hopes to deepen China's commitment to Russian oil

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19/05/2026 14:37 France 24

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19/05/2026 14:35 France 24

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19/05/2026 13:47 France 24

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19/05/2026 13:47 France 24

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19/05/2026 13:12 France 24

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19/05/2026 12:54 France 24

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