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A new coalition in Ethiopia: seven armed groups hostile to the government

In Ethiopia, an Ethiopian rebel leader announced an alliance of seven armed groups, with the stated aim of overthrowing the ruling party of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and establishing a transitional government. As war rages in neighbouring Sudan, fears arise that these isolated armed conflicts in Ethiopia will degenerate into a regional war. Tom Canetti, France 24 correspondent in Addis Ababa.

The Deportation Project: "We welcome them, except the criminals," says Burundian President

The Burundian President spoke about the investigation of a consortium of international media, including FRANCE 24, on the agreements between several African countries and the Trump administration to accommodate people expelled from third countries. Burundi recently hosted a dozen of them. "B Burundi is a host country", explains Evariste Ndayishimiye, stating that her government only asked the United States not to "bring criminals".

Trump says a very fruitful meeting took place in New York between American and Iranian officials.

United States President Donald Trump said that " very fruitful " talks had been held Tuesday between officials from his country and from Iran, on the margins of United Nations General Assembly meetings in New York, hours after he had threatened to eliminate the Islamic Republic in the absence of an agreement. In this context, Iran ' s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqgi met the United States Envoy, Steve Witkov, and informed him of the Tehran terms of reopening the Harms Strait, according to Iranian media.

Participation rate, especially among young people. Morocco ' s most prominent legislative elections

Morocco ' s Wednesday orientation is directed towards the selection of a new parliament, which, for five years, will be predicated by a Government in elections over which purchasing power, unemployment and social inequalities are overshadowed, as the influence of political parties declines. More than 7,000 candidates compete with the votes of some 16 million voters, of some 36 million Moroccans, to select 395 deputies. The participation rate, especially among young people, is one of the main indicators of these elections.

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Russia attacks four Ukrainian regions overnight

Ukrainian authorities say Russia attacked at least four regions overnight with missiles and drones, killing at least five people. Ukrainian forces meanwhile damaged another Russian oil refinery in a long-range strike. The attacks came as President Volodymyr Zelensky met US President Donald Trump in New York for talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Camille Knight reports.

US President warns Tehran at UN but says talks ongoing

The day began with Donald Trump threatening to annihilate Iran but ended with a three-hour meeting between US and Iranian mediators, which Trump described as “very good.” Trump also held a high-level meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with both sides saying they wanted the war in Ukraine to end before winter. Today, as the UN General Assembly continues, Zelensky and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are among those expected to address the assembly, as world leaders seek ways to end the two conflicts dominating international politics. France 24 International Affairs Editor K

Hungary: EU Commission wants to unblock €4.2b in funding

The Commission's president has argued that Budapest is strengthening the rule of law with Viktor Orban finally out of office. Funds had been blocked over corruption allegations under Hungary's former government.

Live: Syria’s Sharaa vows that Israeli-occupied Golan Heights will remain Syrian

Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa insisted at the UN Wednesday that the Golan Heights region will remain Syrian after Colombia’s new far-right government last month recognised Israeli sovereignty over the occupied territory. The United Nations considers the strategically important region as Syrian territory under Israeli military occupation. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Fresh drilling for a lost Egyptian queen?

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 23: The papers look ahead to US President Donald Trump hosting his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. In other news, a Haitian-born novelist, tipped to win France's prestigious Goncourt literary prize, has been struck by an AI scandal. Finally, could the remains of Nefertiti lie behind the burial chamber of Tutankhamun?

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Trump and Zelensky discuss path to ending Ukraine war

On Tuesday, September 22, Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in New York to discuss the war in Ukraine. Ahead of Zelensky’s address to the UN General Assembly today, he said he wants the war to end before winter, stressing that people across Ukraine are living in increasingly difficult conditions and that the longer the conflict continues, the greater the risk of further deaths on the frontline. Trump has also said that Ukraine and Russia agreed not to target each other’s energy infrastructure, after previously criticising Kyiv for striking Russian oil refineries. Acco

Cuban delegation walks out during speech of US President

Donald Trump has once again criticised Cuba, saying in his UN General Assembly address on Tuesday that the country would “fall.” His remarks prompted reactions ranging from outrage to indifference among Cubans, as the island faces one of its most severe economic crises and continues to deal with pressure and threats from its US neighbour. Camille Corcoran reports.