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Turkish police storm CHP headquarters amid political crisis
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Turkish police storm CHP headquarters amid political crisis

Turkish police stormed the headquarters of the main opposition CHP party in Ankara, using tear gas and rubber bullets to remove leader Ozgur Ozel after a court annulled his 2023 election victory. Critics and protesters denounced the move as politically motivated and accused President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of intensifying pressure on the opposition.

Fresh strikes test fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce
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Fresh strikes test fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce

Israeli strikes killed two people in southern Lebanon during the weekend despite the ongoing ceasefire with Hezbollah. At the same time, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected talks with Israel, opposed disarmament, and called for protests against the Lebanese government, drawing condemnation from the United States.

Donald Trump slows momentum towards an Iran agreement
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Donald Trump slows momentum towards an Iran agreement

Trump has tempered expectations of a swift agreement with Iran despite signs of progress in negotiations. The talks reportedly focus on Iran pledging not to acquire nuclear weapons in exchange for possible sanctions relief and an easing of US economic pressure.

Anti-Semitism was 'left unchecked’ in Australia after Gaza war, spy chief says
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Anti-Semitism was 'left unchecked’ in Australia after Gaza war, spy chief says

Australia’s spy chief on Monday told an inquiry into the Bondi Beach mass shooting that anti-Semitism was left unchecked in the country after the start of the war in Gaza. Australian Security Intelligence Organisation head Mike Burgess added that before the attack that killed 15 people attending a Jewish Hanukkah celebration in December 2025, anti-Semitism had escalated in severity from “intimidat...

Middle East war live: Trump urges Saudi Arabia, Qatar to sign Abraham Accords in Iran peace push

Middle East war live: Trump urges Saudi Arabia, Qatar to sign Abraham Accords in Iran peace push

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US President Donald Trump on Monday urged Muslim-majority countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Pakistan to normalise ties with Israel, saying it “should be mandatory” for them to join the Abraham Accords as part of efforts to end the Iran conflict. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio earlier said that a deal could materialise "today". Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.

Middle East war live: Iran says agreement with US ‘not imminent’ despite progress

Middle East war live: Iran says agreement with US ‘not imminent’ despite progress

France 24

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei warned on Monday that an agreement with the US to end the war was “not imminent”, despite Tehran and Washington making progress "on a large portion of the issues" in their exchanges. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio earlier said that a deal could materialise "today". Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.

Pope Leo XIV calls for 'robust' regulation of AI in sweeping manifesto

Pope Leo XIV calls for 'robust' regulation of AI in sweeping manifesto

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Pope Leo XIV on Monday published his long-awaited manifesto on artificial intelligence, outlining the Catholic Church’s response to the technology’s ethical and social challenges. The US-born pontiff presented the eagerly awaited “Magnifica Humanitas” encyclical at the Vatican alongside senior Church officials and leading AI experts after having announced after his election that he considered AI t...

Pope Leo XIV set to release manifesto on AI's ethical risks and global impact

Pope Leo XIV set to release manifesto on AI's ethical risks and global impact

France 24

Pope Leo XIV on Monday will publish his long-awaited manifesto on artificial intelligence, outlining the Catholic Church’s response to the technology’s ethical and social challenges. The US-born pontiff will personally present the “Magnifica Humanitas” encyclical at the Vatican alongside senior Church officials and leading AI experts, including Anthropic co-founder Dario Amodei.

Pope Leo XIV to release manifesto on AI's ethical risks and global impact

Pope Leo XIV to release manifesto on AI's ethical risks and global impact

France 24

Pope Leo XIV on Monday will publish his long-awaited manifesto on artificial intelligence, outlining the Catholic Church’s response to the technology’s ethical and social challenges. The US-born pontiff will personally present the “Magnifica Humanitas” encyclical at the Vatican alongside senior Church officials and leading AI experts, including Anthropic co-founder Dario Amodei.

Pope Leo XIV to release long-awaited AI manifesto on ethical risks and global impact

Pope Leo XIV to release long-awaited AI manifesto on ethical risks and global impact

France 24

Pope Leo XIV will publish on Monday his long-awaited manifesto on artificial intelligence, outlining the Catholic Church’s response to the technology’s ethical and social challenges. The U.S.-born pontiff will personally present the “Magnifica Humanitas” encyclical at the Vatican alongside senior Church officials and leading AI experts, including Anthropic co-founder Dario Amodei.

Hajj pilgrims battle Mecca's scorching heat with ice cream and giant fans

Hajj pilgrims battle Mecca's scorching heat with ice cream and giant fans

France 24

More than a million pilgrims gathered in Mecca Monday for the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Islam's holiest city, but the harsh heat has been brutal for many attendees. This week’s daytime temperatures will hover between 42 and 47 degrees Celsius, according to Saudi Arabian officials, and some people have already experienced heatstroke, fainting spells and cardiac arrest.  

Hajj pilgrims battle scorching heat with ice cream and giant fans

Hajj pilgrims battle scorching heat with ice cream and giant fans

France 24

More than a million pilgrims gathered in Mecca on Monday for the Hajj, but the harsh heat has been brutal for many attendees. This week’s daytime temperatures will hover between 42 and 47 degrees Celsius, according to Saudi Arabian officials, and some people have already experienced heatstroke, fainting spells and cardiac arrest.  

'It's blue!': Scientists discover new deep-sea octopus near Galapagos Islands

'It's blue!': Scientists discover new deep-sea octopus near Galapagos Islands

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Scientists have discovered a new species of octopus nearly 1,800 metres below the water's surface near the Galapagos Islands. The team from the Charles Darwin Foundation named the “tiny” cerulean cephalopod Microeledone galapagensis because of its blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest colour in nature. 

California declares state of emergency after toxic leak threatens 40,000 residents

California declares state of emergency after toxic leak threatens 40,000 residents

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California authorities said on Sunday they had discovered a crack in a damaged tank containing toxic chemicals, easing fears over a potential explosion that earlier prompted the evacuation of about 40,000 residents. The leak began on Friday in Orange County's Garden Grove area, sending fumes across a densely populated region near Disneyland.

California declares state of emergency after toxic leak threatens thousands of residents

California declares state of emergency after toxic leak threatens thousands of residents

France 24

California authorities said on Sunday they had discovered a crack in a damaged tank containing toxic chemicals, easing concerns over a potential explosion that prompted the evacuation of about 40,000 residents. The leak began on Friday in Orange County's Garden Grove area, sending fumes across a densely populated region near Disneyland.

Could Alberta really leave Canada?

Could Alberta really leave Canada?

France 24

That question is now at the centre of a political storm after the province announced a referendum vote for October 19 on whether to explore a path toward independence. Prime Minister Mark Carney has urged unity, saying his government is “working with Alberta on making it better,” while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith insists she still supports remaining in Canada. The move has angered separatists a...

What next for India's Cockroach Party?

What next for India's Cockroach Party?

France 24

The story of how an online joke became a viral sensation on social media, and started what appears to be the grassroots of a political movement.The Cockroach Party was founded by a public relations student to parody the comments made by India's supreme court judge. Abhijeet Dipke set up The Cockroach Party ten days ago, and has 23 million followers. Indian government alligned Critics call it a tro...

Cockroaches in power ? From a parody movement to real political hopes

Cockroaches in power ? From a parody movement to real political hopes

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Born as an Internet-based political satire that echoed some controversial comments made by India's Chief Justice, the Cockroach Janta Party has gained a monumental popularity online in only a few days, blurring the limits between the web "meme" culture and actual political counterpower. France 24's Gavin Lee spoke to Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the party.

'Time is on our side': Trump tempers expectations of a peace deal with Iran

'Time is on our side': Trump tempers expectations of a peace deal with Iran

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US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that he had told diplomatic representatives not to "rush into a deal" with Tehran to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, walking back earlier signals of progress towards a peace agreement. The draft agreement would reportedly postpone talks over Iran's nuclear programme, instead starting with reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz.