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Fake AI images of protester go viral after woman punched at Trump's Ohio rally

A protester who heckled Donald Trump at his midterm rally in Youngstown, Ohio, was physically assaulted and removed from the event, but fake AI-generated photos recreating the incident are going viral online. The images carry digital watermarks identifying them as AI-generated. While footage confirms the woman was punched, there is no evidence to support Trump’s claim that the protester was "paid" to disrupt his speech, as he mocked the protester's weight. Vedika Bahl explains in Truth or Fake.

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Donald Trump 'openly financing Russia's war with Ukraine', Nobel peace laureate says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Nobel Peace laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk, Director of the Centre for Civil Liberties, says that with the diesel-supply deal with Moscow Donald Trump "is openly financing this war, by lifting sanctions is providing Russia with opportunities to earn more money" adding that "extra money will be converted in rockets and drones and additional deaths among the civilian population".

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2026 Midterms: Georgia's Ossof-Collins showdown lies at the heart of the battle for US Senate

In Georgia, Democrat Jon Ossoff’s seat is one of the key contests in the US mid-term elections on 3 November. In this state, which was won by Donald Trump in 2024, the incumbent senator is facing Republican Mike Collins. Our reporter Leela Jacinto visited Manuel’s Tavern, a historic bar in Atlanta that has been frequented for decades by Democratic politicians. There, patrons watched the debate between the two candidates.

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Elon Musk and Donald Trump: What their growing ties mean for Ukraine

The recent disruption of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine comes as Washington steps up pressure on Kyiv to halt its strikes on Russian oil refineries. The system plays a key role in Ukraine’s long-range drone operations, raising questions about the implications of the disruption and Elon Musk’s increasingly close ties with Donald Trump.

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French glassmaker Duralex pulled back from the brink – again

The French glassmaker Duralex is known for its practically unbreakable tableware – and business model. It's been pulled back from the brink for the fifth time in 25 years, by an entrepreneur who is vowing a new, environmentally conscious chapter for the manufacturer. Also in the show: high energy prices fuel inflation in the US just weeks before midterm elections, and Greenland hits back at US President Donald Trump's plans for "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration there.

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Trump sparks outrage over AI tiger video after sharing footage of fatal UK attack

US President Donald Trump has sparked outrage after sharing the distressing footage of a 23-year-old man with mental illness being fatally mauled by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in the UK, captioned "Don't ever mess with nature!" This was followed hours later by an AI-generated video of himself taming a tiger. The posts have been condemned as disrespectful to the victim and his grieving family, who have urged people to stop sharing harrowing content of the attack. Vedika Bahl tells us more.

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Ukraine accuses SpaceX of crippling military missions as ties with US worsen

Ukraine accused Elon Musk's SpaceX on Wednesday of limiting Starlink services, crippling its drones, as Russian missiles knocked out power stations in attacks President Volodymyr Zelensky called "ostentatious disrespect" to Donald Trump. Kyiv's relationship with Washington has taken a sharp turn for the worse since US President Trump abruptly lifted sanctions on Russian diesel last week and publicly turned on Zelensky. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg reports from Kyiv, Ukraine.

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Trump’s use of Russian diesel fuel, at Ukraine’s expense, sparks controversy in the US

Donald Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel despite Western sanctions has sparked fierce criticism in Washington, including from Republicans, as high fuel prices and the upcoming midterm elections put pressure on his administration. His approach to the Ukraine war has also drawn controversy, with calls for Kyiv to hold elections and claims of an energy ceasefire announced without clear agreement from the parties involved. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert has the analysis.

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

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 age of cheap drone warfare, how much can a battle-hardened militia push against the region’s richest nation?

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Latin punishment of Trump in the midterms?

Latin punishment of Donald Trump at the polls? That is what a recent survey of 'NBC News' and 'Telemundo' points out, which shows a growing disapproval of the voters of this community towards the figure of the current American president. The harsh migration policy and the failure to fight inflation are among the reasons for the rejection.

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Trump's criticism of his agreement to buy Russian diesel is growing: senators warn that he might violate the law

A bipartisan group asked US President Donald Trump to reverse the agreement to import Russian diesel and warned that the plan announced with Vladimir Putin could violate American law. Two days after that pact, the Republican president announced on October 11 an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine that was supported by the United Kingdom and Canada, while Kiev has asked for more information and Moscow has not spoken out.