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US Supreme Court lifts restrictions on third-country deportations
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US Supreme Court lifts restrictions on third-country deportations

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own while it considers the legality of the practice. The court’s conservative majority temporarily blocked safeguards requiring deportees to receive notice of where they would be sent and time to raise persecution concerns.

AI companies sign voluntary accord on safety with Trump
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AI companies sign voluntary accord on safety with Trump

US President Donald Trump and leaders of major AI companies signed a voluntary accord Tuesday to strengthen safety as the technology faces growing public concern. The agreement calls for internal controls, independent audits and board oversight while Trump rejected calls for government restrictions and urged rapid AI development to go ahead.

AI companies sign voluntary accord on safety controls with Trump
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AI companies sign voluntary accord on safety controls with Trump

US President Donald Trump and leaders of major AI companies signed a voluntary accord Tuesday to strengthen safety as the technology faces growing public concern. The agreement calls for internal controls, independent audits and board oversight while Trump rejected calls for government restrictions and urged rapid AI development to go ahead.

Trump says AI companies sign voluntary accord on safety controls
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Trump says AI companies sign voluntary accord on safety controls

President Donald Trump and leaders of major artificial intelligence companies signed a voluntary accord Tuesday to strengthen safety reviews as the technology faces growing public concern. The agreement calls for internal controls, independent audits and board oversight, while Trump rejected calls for government restrictions and urged rapid AI development.

Trump says he doesn't want to work with China on AI safety

Trump says he doesn't want to work with China on AI safety

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US President Donald Trump discussed AI development with dozens of tech bosses at the White House on Tuesday. Ahead of his "superintelligence" luncheon, Trump launched a new AI-powered website for government services, vowing not to stifle the technology's growth. He also said he didn't want to work with Chinese President Xi Jinping on AI oversight. Plus, dozens of dogs are rescued from a breeding f...

Trump says doesn't want to work with China on AI safety

Trump says doesn't want to work with China on AI safety

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US President Donald Trump discussed AI development with dozens of tech bosses at the White House.  Ahead of his "superintelligence" luncheon, Trump launched a new AI-powered website for government services vowing not to stifle the technology's growth.  He also said he didn't want to work with Chinese President Xi Jinping on AI oversight. Plus, dozens of dogs were rescued from a breeding farm in So...

Safeguards 'build a moat' around US AI firms, prevent open-source models from advancing, expert says

Safeguards 'build a moat' around US AI firms, prevent open-source models from advancing, expert says

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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the tech executives gathered at the White House to discuss regulating AI had signed a "morally binding" commitment to build adequate safeguards on the fast-moving technology. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Harrison Rolfes, Senior Research Analyst at PitchBook, says that the push for safeguards "prevents open-source models from taking over the com...

Safeguards 'build a moat' around US AI firms, prevent open-source models from advancing, expert says

Safeguards 'build a moat' around US AI firms, prevent open-source models from advancing, expert says

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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the tech executives gathered at the White House to discuss regulating AI had signed a "morally binding" commitment to build adequate safeguards on the fast-moving technology. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Harrison Rolfes, Senior Research Analyst at PitchBook, says that the push for safeguards "prevents open-source models from taking over the com...

Public service announcement or Donald Trump propaganda?

Public service announcement or Donald Trump propaganda?

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The White House calls them public service announcements - like those used in past administrations. Almost everyone else doesn't agree, with three taxpayer-funded advertisements that glorify President Donald Trump drawing criticism from across the partisan divide. Legal experts say the ads violate federal laws on government propaganda, as France 24's Emerald Maxwell explains in this edition of Trut...

France to borrow record €340 billion as Covid-era debt comes due

France to borrow record €340 billion as Covid-era debt comes due

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The French ​government will sell a record amount of bonds to investors next year as it faces a surge in Covid-era debt due for redemption and needing to be refinanced, the public debt management ​office ‌said on Tuesday amid mounting concern about France's surging public deficit and borrowing rates. 

France intends to borrow record €340 billion as Covid-era debt comes due

France intends to borrow record €340 billion as Covid-era debt comes due

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The French ​government will sell a record amount of bonds to investors next year as it faces a surge in Covid-era debt due for redemption and needing to be refinanced, the public debt management ​office ‌said on Tuesday amid mounting concern about France's surging public deficit and borrowing rates. 

Ugandan coronation comes under social media scrutiny

Ugandan coronation comes under social media scrutiny

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In tonight's edition: Uganda's new king of Tooro is crowned before thousands of people. Also, Africa's richest man cautions the continent against losing control of its major projects. And dozens of civilians are killed as Ethiopian government forces bombard towns in the northern region of Tigray.

Ugandan coronation under social media scrutiny

Ugandan coronation under social media scrutiny

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In tonight's edition, Uganda's new king of Tooro is crowned before thousands. Also, Africa's richest man cautions the continent against losing control of its major projects. And dozens of civilians are killed as Ethiopian government forces bombard towns in the northern region of Tigray.

One in eight cancers worldwide linked to infections, WHO agency says

One in eight cancers worldwide linked to infections, WHO agency says

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A new study from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) shows that an estimated 2.3 million new cancer cases worldwide in 2024 – about 12% of all new cancer cases – were caused by infections and could be prevented with treatment or vaccines. FRANCE 24's Jennie Shin speaks with the lead author of the study, Dr Gary Clifford, Scientist at the IARC.

Mystery over UK airbase scare as police find petrol but no explosives

Mystery over UK airbase scare as police find petrol but no explosives

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Britain's counter-terrorism police said ​on Tuesday that no improvised explosive devices had been found as part of an ​investigation ‌into a suspected plot targeting ⁠a British airbase used by US forces to ‌strike Iran, deepening uncertainty over the incident a day after five UK-based suspects were released on bail. 

Mystery over UK airbase scare as police find 'quantity of petrol' but no explosives

Mystery over UK airbase scare as police find 'quantity of petrol' but no explosives

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Britain's counter-terrorism police said ​on Tuesday that no improvised explosive devices had been found as part of an ​investigation ‌into a suspected plot targeting ⁠a British airbase used by US forces to ‌strike Iran, deepening uncertainty over the incident a day after five UK-based suspects were released on bail. 

Burnham sets out 'new path' for Britain, vows to seek consensus on ties with EU

Burnham sets out 'new path' for Britain, vows to seek consensus on ties with EU

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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged Tuesday to give Britain "a new social contract for the 21st century", reform the country's electoral system and build consensus on a new relationship with the European Union as he set out a long-term vision to tackle the UK's woes in his first speech as leader at the annual Labour party conference.

Legion of Honour: Police investigate corruption claims for France’s top award

Legion of Honour: Police investigate corruption claims for France’s top award

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French police took a top general into custody last week as part of an ongoing probe into potential bribery among the selection committee for the country’s highest decoration, the Legion of Honour. Investigations centre on possible payoffs for awards including expansive meals, holidays and thousands of euros in cash.

A view from Brazil: The fight for the favela vote

A view from Brazil: The fight for the favela vote

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In Brazil, more than 158 million voters are being called to the polls on Sunday to elect their next president, as well as new members of Congress and governors. In Rio de Janeiro, local candidates are fighting for one particularly sought-after electorate: the residents of favelas. FRANCE 24’s Jan Onoszko reports from Rocinha, Brazil’s largest favela.

French civil servants strike, demand additional budgetary resources

French civil servants strike, demand additional budgetary resources

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French civil servants were mobilising in large numbers on Tuesday, with more than 170 rallies planned across France. A coalition of unions are demanding additional budgetary resources for schools, hospitals, and other public services. Among those on strike are firefighters, pushed to their limits by the summer's historic wildfires. Here's a look at one of the protests in Lyon.

Over 100 settlers attack Occupied West Bank village, clash with Israeli forces

Over 100 settlers attack Occupied West Bank village, clash with Israeli forces

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More than 100 Israeli settlers attacked a village in the north of the occupied West Bank early Tuesday, wounding three members of Israel's security forces and burning two Palestinian homes, authorities and residents said. The attack occurred while the military was attempting to accompany a Palestinian family back to their home in the village of Jalud after they had been displaced by settler attack...

French far-right leader Bardella denies anti-Semitism accusations

French far-right leader Bardella denies anti-Semitism accusations

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🇫🇷 ✡️ Far-right #NationalRally (RN) party leader Jordan #Bardella has denied accusation by French investigative website #Mediapart that he made anti-Semitic comments on private chats in 2013. It comes as RN candidate Marine #LePen is polling well in the lead for the 2027 presidential election.

France's Le Pen defiant after top ally hit by antisemitism claims

France's Le Pen defiant after top ally hit by antisemitism claims

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French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen on Tuesday vowed to hit back at allegations of antisemitism targeting her de-facto number two Jordan Bardella, which have punctured her buoyant campaign at a time she is riding high in the polls. Le Pen, who is aiming to win the Elysee at her fourth attempt next year in a far-right breakthrough that would send a shockwave across Europe, lambast...

Calais Jungle: A child and 2 women killed during Channel crossing attempt

Calais Jungle: A child and 2 women killed during Channel crossing attempt

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A 10-year-old child and two women died Monday on the treacherous migration route across the English Channel from France, apparently trampled to death on a boat packed with more than 100 people, French authorities said. The so-called “taxi boat" ran into difficulty off the northern French coast, with its passengers asking for help, authorities said. Such inflatable boats attempt the dangerous cross...

Spanish royals welcome French President Macron in official ceremony

Spanish royals welcome French President Macron in official ceremony

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Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron during an official ceremony upon their arrival at Madrid's Royal Palace. French President Macron is on a two-day official visit in Spain. This state visit will serve to highlight and strengthen the ties and bilateral relations between the two countries. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris reports f...

OpenAI cancels release of newest model due to safety concerns

OpenAI cancels release of newest model due to safety concerns

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OpenAI will not release its newest artificial intelligence model, known as Astra 6.1, after internal testing by the ChatGPT-maker revealed it did not meet safety standards, the company confirmed Monday. Concerns about AI safety have escalated in recent months after models developed by OpenAI and rival lab Anthropic were involved in security incidents during testing.