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Zelensky sacks army chief Oleksandr Syrsky after protests
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Zelensky sacks army chief Oleksandr Syrsky after protests

Volodymyr Zelensky has bowed to pressure from the streets. Oleksandr Syrsky is no longer head of the Ukrainian armed forces, the Ukrainian president announced on Tuesday. The protests began five days ago following the sacking of Mykhailo Fedorov from his post as defence minister. Story by Daniel Quinlan.

Mamdani says New York City can't arrest Netanyahu for war crimes but federal government should

Mamdani says New York City can't arrest Netanyahu for war crimes but federal government should

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday that his administration did not have the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he had planned, and called on US federal authorities to do so. The Democratic mayor had said earlier this month that he was exploring the legal possibility of executing the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court against t...

Tour de France: Evenepoel wins time trial to strengthen second overall

Tour de France: Evenepoel wins time trial to strengthen second overall

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Remco Evenepoel won the individual time trial on Stage 16 of the Tour de France, 2 days after his victory at Plateau de Solaison. The three-time world time trial champion finished 28 seconds ahead of Tadej Pogacar and 1'04'' clear of Mattias Skjelmose, between Évian and Thonon. The Belgian remains second overall, 4'32'' behind the Slovenian in the yellow jersey. 

Wildfire in southern France 'contained' after hundreds evacuated from homes

Wildfire in southern France 'contained' after hundreds evacuated from homes

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The wildfire that has burned through 2,550 hectares in southern France is now “contained” despite remaining hot spots, regional fire chief Eric Grohin said Wednesday. Nearly 1,000 firefighters and dozens of aircraft battled the fast-moving blaze on Tuesday after flames forced hundreds of people to evacuate.

Fast-moving wildfire forces hundreds of evacuations in southern France

Fast-moving wildfire forces hundreds of evacuations in southern France

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Nearly 1,000 firefighters and dozens of aircraft battled a fast-moving wildfire in southern France on Tuesday after flames tore through 1,700 hectares in just a few hours, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate. Authorities warned the blaze was spreading rapidly despite weakening winds amid extreme fire conditions.

Middle East live: Beirut working for 'complete Israeli withdrawal' from south, Lebanon PM says

Middle East live: Beirut working for 'complete Israeli withdrawal' from south, Lebanon PM says

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Beirut is working towards a "complete Israeli withdrawal" from areas it occupies, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Wednesday on a visit to a village where Lebanon's army recently deployed. Earlier, the US military launched an 11th straight night of strikes on Iran, with President Donald Trump saying the US was "not finished" attacking the Middle Eastern nation. Follow our liveblog for t...

Middle East live: US launches 11th night of Iran strikes as diplomacy falters

Middle East live: US launches 11th night of Iran strikes as diplomacy falters

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The US military launched an 11th straight night of strikes on Iran early Wednesday, with President Donald Trump saying the US was "not finished" attacking the Middle Eastern nation. The strikes followed Tehran's attacks on Gulf states, and its Houthi allies threatening to blockade Saudi ports. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

Trump says US 'not finished' attacking Iran as conflict widens

Trump says US 'not finished' attacking Iran as conflict widens

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President Donald Trump said the US was "not finished" attacking Iran on Tuesday as the conflict widened, with Tehran launching strikes on Gulf states and its Houthi allies threatening to blockade Saudi ports. The escalation came amid fresh US strikes, rising military casualties and continued diplomatic contacts through mediators.

Canada evaluating 'all options' after fresh US tariffs threat

Canada evaluating 'all options' after fresh US tariffs threat

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday he was looking at "all options" after US President Donald Trump made plans to impose new 50 percent tariffs on many Canadian goods in 30 days. Carney also said that he and Trump had agreed to "intensify discussions" in the coming weeks on a possible deal, but did not suggest he would travel to Washington for any talks. FRANCE 24's Christopher Guly r...

Zelensky fires army chief Oleksandr Syrsky, ‌a 'victory for protestors'

Zelensky fires army chief Oleksandr Syrsky, ‌a 'victory for protestors'

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President ​Volodymyr ​Zelensky said on Tuesday that Major ​General ‌Mykhailo ⁠Drapaty ‌will take over as Ukraine's ⁠commander-in-chief after firing Soviet-trained top commander Oleksandr Syrsky. "This is a victory for the protestors who took to the streets a week ago, when Zelensky fired Fedorov," says FRANCE 24 correspondent Gulliver Cragg. "Their main demand was that Syrsky be fired." He added t...

Senegal makes U-turn to back ex-president Sall for UN chief

Senegal makes U-turn to back ex-president Sall for UN chief

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In tonight's edition, a deadly ambush in northern Mali leaves at least 50 soldiers dead. Also, Nigeria is facing a new challenge in its fight against jihadist insurgents as foreign fighters join armed groups. And Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is backing former president Macky Sall's bid to become UN Secretary-General.

Senegal u-turns to back ex-president Sall to lead UN

Senegal u-turns to back ex-president Sall to lead UN

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In tonight's edition, a deadly ambush in northern Mali leaves at least 50 soldiers dead. Also, Nigeria is facing a new challenge in its own war against jihadists as foreign fighters are joining insurgent groups. And Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is now backing former president Macky Sall's bid for UN Secretary-General.

Ukraine's Zelensky fires military chief after protests and names a replacement

Ukraine's Zelensky fires military chief after protests and names a replacement

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President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, following days of mass protests in Kyiv and other cities nationwide demanding his removal. Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new army chief, according to a statement on social media.

Zelensky sacks Ukraine army chief Oleksandr Syrsky

Zelensky sacks Ukraine army chief Oleksandr Syrsky

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President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday dismissed Ukraine's military leader Oleksandr Syrskyi following public pressure and named Major ​General ‌Mykhailo ⁠Drapaty as new commander-in-chief.

Joseph Aoun in Washington: Bilal Saab firmly believes 'this meeting couldn't have gone any better'

Joseph Aoun in Washington: Bilal Saab firmly believes 'this meeting couldn't have gone any better'

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François Picard is pleased to welcome Bilal Saab, Senior Managing Director of the Trends Research Group and a close friend of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. Mr. Saab offers a cautiously optimistic assessment of a pivotal moment in Lebanese diplomacy, arguing that President Aoun's visit to Washington represents an important opportunity to consolidate international backing for Lebanon's sovereignty...

Zelensky faces deepening political crisis as protests dig in

Zelensky faces deepening political crisis as protests dig in

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In Ukraine, protesters say they’re giving Volodymyr Zelensky until Friday to re-instate the popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, and fire General Oleksandr Syrsky, the military chief of staff. The President removed Fedorov from his post last week, citing a clash between the two men. The protests have brought Syrsky’s unpopularity to the forefront. Through credited with stopping the Russian i...

Lebanon's president urges Trump to 'keep supporting' its army

Lebanon's president urges Trump to 'keep supporting' its army

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US President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday to help Lebanon "a lot" as its president, Joseph Aoun, sought Washington's backing for a fragile effort to disarm Hezbollah and forge a path to peace with Israel. Reporting from Jerusalem, FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky explains how the meeting between Aoun and Trump reprents "a slap in the face" for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

French parliament backs social media ban for under-15s in EU first

French parliament backs social media ban for under-15s in EU first

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FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali reports from France's National Assembly, where lawmakers have approved a ban on social media for children and teenagers under-15, the first EU country to do so. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Philippe Coen, lawyer and founder of the NGO Respect Zone.