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Russia says Europe bought $320 billion in hydrocarbons since 2022
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Russia says Europe bought $320 billion in hydrocarbons since 2022

Russia said on Monday that European Union countries had bought $320.7 billion worth of its energy resources since 2022, despite sanctions over the war in Ukraine. The figure fuelled tensions as European officials criticised a US deal to import Russian diesel, while Stockholm called for the bloc to use frozen Russian assets to boost support for Kyiv.

'Breaking Bad' actor and disability activist RJ Mitte dies aged 34
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'Breaking Bad' actor and disability activist RJ Mitte dies aged 34

"Breaking Bad" actor RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. in the hit US television series, has died aged 34, his representatives said Monday. The actor, who lived with cerebral palsy, also became a prominent disability rights advocate, championing inclusion and representation in film and television.

Pope Leo arrives at hospital for lung nodule surgery
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Pope Leo arrives at hospital for lung nodule surgery

Pope Leo XIV arrived at Rome's Gemelli hospital on Tuesday ahead of his surgery to remove a lung nodule, with doctors anticipating a recovery of about seven days. The 71-year-old pontiff is due to travel to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru on November 6, though the Vatican has not confirmed the operation date.

Pope Leo to enter hospital on Tuesday for surgery on lung nodule this week
France 24 •

Pope Leo to enter hospital on Tuesday for surgery on lung nodule this week

Pope Leo XIV is expected to undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule this week at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, with doctors anticipating a recovery of about seven days. The 71-year-old pontiff is due to travel to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru on November 6, though the Vatican has not confirmed the operation date.

What we know about Pope Leo XIV's planned lung operation this week

What we know about Pope Leo XIV's planned lung operation this week

France 24 •

Pope Leo XIV is expected to undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule this week at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, with doctors anticipating a recovery of about seven days. The 71-year-old pontiff is due to travel to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru on November 6, though the Vatican has not confirmed the operation date.

DR Congo’s former president Kabila to lead new movement with M23 rebels

DR Congo’s former president Kabila to lead new movement with M23 rebels

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  Former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila announced a new political-military alliance with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Monday, despite being sentenced to death in absentia for alleged complicity with the group. The move comes as debate grows over constitutional changes ahead of President Felix Tshisekedi’s final term ending in 2028.

DR Congo's former president Joseph Kabila to lead new movement with M23 rebels

DR Congo's former president Joseph Kabila to lead new movement with M23 rebels

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Former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila announced a new political-military alliance with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Monday, despite being sentenced to death in absentia for alleged complicity with the group. The move comes as debate grows over constitutional changes ahead of President Felix Tshisekedi’s final term ending in 2028.

Paris Motor Show kicks off as China-EU rivalry heats up

Paris Motor Show kicks off as China-EU rivalry heats up

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The biennial Paris Motor Show kicks off with a record number of Chinese brands descending on the French capital.  European carmakers are fighting back, showcasing their latest models, as the EU announced a deal with China to limit the imports of hybrids.  France 24's Charles Pellegrin has been speaking with CEOs of both Chinese and European carmakers. 

'It's clear that Moscow is just playing with Washington', analyst says

'It's clear that Moscow is just playing with Washington', analyst says

France 24 •

President Donald Trump's envoys told ​Ukrainian officials on Friday that a deal to allow Russian diesel exports is part of a bid to draw Russia back to negotiations after the failure of previous efforts to launch sustained talks to end the war, three people familiar with the meeting told Reuters. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Grégoire Roos, director of the Europe and Russia and Eurasia Pr...

No, these pictures do not show the Houthi attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid Airport

No, these pictures do not show the Houthi attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid Airport

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As Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport suffers a string of deadly attacks, claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels, a slew of AI-generated or decontextualised videos and photos have been circulating on social media, purporting to show the strikes of the last few days. We take a closer look in Truth or Fake.

'It's clear that Moscow is just playing with Washington', analyst says

'It's clear that Moscow is just playing with Washington', analyst says

France 24 •

President Donald Trump's envoys told ​Ukrainian officials on Friday that a deal to allow Russian diesel exports is part of a bid to draw Russia back to negotiations after the failure of previous efforts to launch sustained talks to end the war, three people familiar with the meeting told Reuters. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Grégoire Roos, director of the Europe and Russia and Eurasia Pr...

Ethiopian govt forces enter key Tigray town near Eritrea border

Ethiopian govt forces enter key Tigray town near Eritrea border

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In tonight's edition, Ethiopian forces tighten their grip on Tigray, advancing into the key town of Adwa after rebels withdrew. Also, police arrested 30 people amid violence across South Africa. And we head to Tunisia, where ancient Sufi chants collide with pulsating electronic beats! 

French presidential hopeful Glucksmann says 'battle begins' to revive divided left

French presidential hopeful Glucksmann says 'battle begins' to revive divided left

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French presidential candidate Raphael Glucksmann declared Monday that the "battle begins" as he launched a bid to unite a fragmented left ahead of next year's election. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Damien Lecomte, Political Scientist and Researcher at Paris Pantheon Sorbonne University, explains that Glucksmann has to be careful not to be seen as "the new Macron, because that is not a winn...

'Increasingly evident' Russia won't accept 'energy ceasefire': Zelensky

'Increasingly evident' Russia won't accept 'energy ceasefire': Zelensky

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday it was clear that Russia would not agree to stop hitting energy targets, after US President Donald Trump unilaterally announced a deal between the warring nations. "It is increasingly evident that Russia is unwilling to accept an energy ceasefire proposed by the United States," Zelensky said on social media. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes reports.

Houthis 'are thriving and surviving by creating war', Yemen ambassador says

Houthis 'are thriving and surviving by creating war', Yemen ambassador says

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Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Yemen's ambassador to France Riyad Yassin Abdallah says that the Iran-backed Houthi "are thriving and surviving by creating war". Saudi Arabia's energy minister on Monday said the country had been tested but would mount a "serious" response after a string of attacks on Riyadh's international airport by Yemen's Houthis that left 18 people dead.

'A lot of Ukrainians are feeling extremely betrayed' by Trump's Russian diesel deal

'A lot of Ukrainians are feeling extremely betrayed' by Trump's Russian diesel deal

France 24 •

Reporting from central Ukraine, FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg says that "a lot of Ukrainians are feeling extremely betrayed by a country that until recently they saw not only as an ally but as a beacon of freedom and democracy, a country whose values they should aspire to. All of that is falling apart very quickly and Ukrainians' admiration for the United States is disintegrating."

How exposed is Saudi Arabia? Yemen's Houthis scale up drone and missile attacks

How exposed is Saudi Arabia? Yemen's Houthis scale up drone and missile attacks

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How exposed is Saudi Arabia? Just as Iran’s retaliation to Donald Trump’s war suddenly exposed the vulnerability of neighboring Gulf states…how much is Riyadh reeling from the escalation with Yemen’s Tehran-backed Houthis? We’ll assess the physical and material damage from strikes on airports and oil facilities as well as eventual repercussions for the kingdom’s ability to project strength. In the...

France: Fire destroys historic covered food market in Paris

France: Fire destroys historic covered food market in Paris

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The iconic Marché des Enfants-Rouges in Paris was ravaged by fire overnight. Adored by locals and tourists alike, it was believed to be the oldest food market in Paris. There were no casualties, but the market’s vendors have lost everything, and the history is irreplaceable. Details by Charli James.

Thousands of Indians march to Supreme Court to oust election chief

Thousands of Indians march to Supreme Court to oust election chief

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Protesters in New Delhi continue to take to the streets demanding the country's top election commissioner resign. Frustrations have been mounting after an investigation in a leading newspaper revealed concerns had been raised within the body, over the revision of voter lists. Delano D'Souza reports.

Saudi Arabia extends Riyadh aiport suspension, vows deadly response to Houthis strikes

Saudi Arabia extends Riyadh aiport suspension, vows deadly response to Houthis strikes

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Saudi Arabia extended on Monday the closure of the international airport in Riyadh after announcing the Saudi-led coalition was responding to Houthi combined drone and missile attacks. On Saturday, another attack left 13 dead and over 300 injured. This is one of the worst disruptions to Saudi aviation in years – marking a significant escalation in the war with Yemen's Houthi rebels. Details and an...

Chinese cars vs Europe: Who will win the battle for the market?

Chinese cars vs Europe: Who will win the battle for the market?

France 24 •

The biennial Paris Motor Show officially opened this Monday in France. Over 200 auto sector brands will be present, rivalling for attention with their latest models and innovations. This competition for attention mirrors the competition for market share. This is especially true between local European brands and Chinese ones which have seen their sales surge on the continent over the past ten years...

Midterms 2026: Turning Point and the battle for Charlie Kirk’s legacy

Midterms 2026: Turning Point and the battle for Charlie Kirk’s legacy

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In the year following the death of Charlie Kirk, the number of American universities with Turning Point chapters surged by 64 percent. But at the same time there have been signs of division in the organisation Kirk founded and the MAGA movement more generally: far-right figures are vying for Kirk’s legacy, while conspiracy theories circulate regarding his death. But as the midterms approach, how d...