Oil facility near Yemen capital Sanaa hit by Saudi Arabia, Houthis say
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Oil facility near Yemen capital Sanaa hit by Saudi Arabia, Houthis say

Houthi media reported an ​attack ‌by Saudi Arabia on ⁠the ‌Yemen Oil Company ⁠in Sanaa on Tuesday, which came ‌shortly after the ‌Saudi-led coalition ​ordered the evacuation of the ​facility ​ahead of ​a military ​operation. The Iran-backed rebels had warned that they would target Riyadh's airport and other sites in the country if Saudi Arabia followed through on its threat.

France: Student protesters want to 'keep the pressure up on the government'
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France: Student protesters want to 'keep the pressure up on the government'

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Paris on Tuesday in support of high school students protesting poor classroom conditions. The mobilisation brought together not only students but also teachers, unions, political figures and activists, including Greta Thunberg, from across the country. Protesters say they want to maintain pressure on the French government, insisting their demands r...

France: Student protesters want to "keep the pressure up on the government"
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France: Student protesters want to "keep the pressure up on the government"

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Paris on Tuesday in support of high school students protesting poor classroom conditions. The mobilisation brought together not only students but also teachers, unions, political figures and activists, including Greta Thunberg, from across the country. Protesters say they want to maintain pressure on the French government, insisting their demands r...

Philippines rejects China’s calls for direct contact amid ‘miscalculation’ warnings

Philippines rejects China’s calls for direct contact amid ‘miscalculation’ warnings

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The Philippine military has rejected calls to restore direct communication channels with its Chinese counterpart, despite warnings from Beijing that their absence risks “miscalculation” during confrontations and could further escalate tensions in the South China Sea. On Tuesday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said it would not communicate with its Chinese counterpart in advance of its maritim...

France votes on sexual violence bill

France votes on sexual violence bill

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France’s National Assembly is set to vote on a comprehensive bill to tackle sexual and gender-based violence. The proposed legislation would create specialised police units to investigate sexual crimes, broaden the definition of incest, and introduce penalties for stalking and sending unsolicited explicit images. It also includes school interviews aimed at detecting abuse and violence. If adopted,...

Kimberly Guilfoyle asked to resign as ambassador after reports she asked Trump donor to pay bill

Kimberly Guilfoyle asked to resign as ambassador after reports she asked Trump donor to pay bill

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Decision about US ambassador to Greece announced by White House after Trump and Rubio were reportedly furious over allegationsKimberly Guilfoyle has been asked to step down as US ambassador to Greece, after weeks of reports that she sought payment from a Trump donor in exchange for access to administration officials.The decision, announced by the White House on Tuesday morning, ends the diplomatic...

Russia seeks to overwhelm NATO allies with crises 'across a wide spectrum of geographic locations'

Russia seeks to overwhelm NATO allies with crises 'across a wide spectrum of geographic locations'

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Erin Ogunkeye welcomes Dr. Gavin Hall, NATO expert and Teaching Fellow in Political Science and International Security at the University of Strathclyde. NATO is sending a stark warning to Moscow: any Russian attack on alliance territory could trigger retaliation far beyond the battlefield, targeting “anything and everything that supports, sustains, and controls” the attacking force. But can Europe...

Musical trailblazer Lakecia Benjamin: From chasing Prince to touring with Stevie Wonder

Musical trailblazer Lakecia Benjamin: From chasing Prince to touring with Stevie Wonder

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In this interview with FRANCE 24's Culture editor Eve Jackson, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin looks back at her distinguished career. From trying to sneak into Prince's Las Vegas shows to catching the attention of Stevie Wonder, the six-time Grammy-nominated musician has carved out a career working with some of the biggest names in music, from Missy Elliott and Jay-Z to Alicia Keys. In 2023, her alb...

White House says it has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as US ambassador to Greece – live

White House says it has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as US ambassador to Greece – live

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Guilfoyle has been under immense scrutiny after the Wall Street Journal reported on a series of questionable acts prior to securing her role in AthensSign up for the US Breaking News emailAhead of her White House podium debut, Katie Zacharia reportedly monitored Donald Trump’s public schedule every day, and monitored his Truth Social, and made sure she was on-air when she assumed he might be watch...

French student protests: From confiscated signs to catchy slogans

French student protests: From confiscated signs to catchy slogans

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As French student protests continue, we take a look at how French police have seized some protest signs. We break down whether this is legal, or police intimidation. We also discuss the origin of a slogan that's catching on – "Bismillah, c'est les ténèbres" – and another that allegedly, according to Le Parisien newspaper, has made French President Emmanuel Macron furious. 

Taiwanese finance minister plans to join Apec meeting in Hong Kong

Taiwanese finance minister plans to join Apec meeting in Hong Kong

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Taiwanese Finance Minister Chuang Tsui-yun plans to attend the Apec meeting in Hong Kong, where the Chinese finance chief is due to deliver the opening speech. Chuang’s ministry told Reuters on Tuesday she would attend the meeting “as is customary”. Hong Kong is hosting the Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting on October 20 and 21, while the Economic Leaders’ Summit will take place in Shenzhen next mon...