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Funding shortages force World Food Programme to cut aid to Gaza
The number of people helped by the UN agency in the Palestinian territory will drop by about a third - from 1.6 million to 1.1 million.
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California wildfires force evacuations near Malibu
A fast-moving fire near Malibu has forced evacuations. Stronger overnight winds threaten to spread the flames further.
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Mexico to force Meta, TikTok, and X to better protect minors on platform
Mexico will require the digital platforms to protect minors from violent and sexual content.
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Trump's US Super Intelligence Force and AI czar Jay Clayton
Trump announced a new Super Intelligence task force with the White House AI czar Jay Clayton in charge of a group responsible for making sure the US leads international competition in artificial intelligence development.
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Zohran Mamdani orders use-of-force review for New York City police
City spokesperson says the mayor's calls for reform are not connected to police response to an ICE shooting last week.
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UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon says shots fired at Israeli border post
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said there were no casualties after small arms fire targeted a border post.
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South Korea considers steps to force North Korea apology for DMZ mine blast
Seoul has urged Pyongyang to remove any other mines planted on the southern side of the military demarcation line.
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US air force removes all bombers from British military base RAF Fairford
No reason has been given for the withdrawal, but it follows a major incident last week when police were alerted to "suspicious vehicles" near the airbase.
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Trump chooses top spy boss to run new AI taskforce
The US president said his national intelligence chief will lead the group as worries over AI grow.
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Hegseth 'state of the force' speech: US to cut number of generals, admirals by 20%
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the United States has slashed the number of its generals and admirals by 20 percent, in a move he said is aimed at "accountability." Hegseth suggested the cuts targeted officers who failed to get on board with his efforts to ensure the military is focused on war-fighting rather than the "woke" policies of previous administrations, describing the reductions as an "accomplishment." FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Philip Turle tells us more.
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Hegseth to cut number of US general and admiral positions by 20%
Pentagon official says the plan will be announced in the defence secretary's 'State of the Force' address in Virginia.
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UN extends mandate of Gang Suppression Force in Haiti for six months
Security force members deployed to Haiti have struggled to make progress against criminal groups as violence continues.
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African armies soon in Gaza?
It has no timetable or mandate but has a name: the Gaza International Stabilization Force. Out of Donald Trump's head, this force is supposed to deploy in the enclave to stabilize Gaza. Several African countries expressed their readiness to participate. This is the case for Morocco, Uganda and the Somaliland separatist Republic. Burundi is also considering joining the movement. The details of our journalist Ludovic de Foucaud.
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Gaza International Stabilization Force: African countries ready to send troops
It has no timetable or mandate. But it already has a name: the Gaza International Stabilization Force. Designed by Donald Trump, this force is supposed to deploy to the Palestinian enclave to stabilize the situation. Several African countries say they are ready to participate: Morocco, Uganda, but also the separatist republic of Somaliland. Burundi, for its part, is also considering joining this movement.
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Senate elections in France: the RN arrives in force in the upper chamber
The National Rally hit a big blow: by forming a parliamentary group in the Senate for the first time on Sunday, the Lepenist party achieved a significant success in the presidential campaign, disrupting the historical domination of the right in the upper chamber.
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Ancient meteorites reveal a powerful force that helped build the Solar System
Ancient grains inside one of the oldest known meteorites reveal that a surprisingly strong magnetic field existed during the solar system’s first 200,000 years. The discovery suggests magnetism worked alongside gravity to help transform a vast cloud of gas and dust into the sun and planetary disk.
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Oracle sends 'force majeure' notice about data center project — stock drops 3%
Oracle is reportedly looking to delay payment on Project Jupiter if the data center fails to come online in 2028
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DR Congo: UDPS party shows force in Kinshasa
In DR Congo, the ruling majority activists marched in mass to support President Félix Tshisekedi. A mobilization organised a week after the opposition. Displayed objective: show the support of the presidential camp for the proposed constitutional change.
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Trump administration removes around 760,000 Obamacare enrollments, alleging fraud
Vice President JD Vance's White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud estimates the action will save roughly $2.2 billion in taxpayer-funded subsidies.
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CNBC Daily Open: May the 'AI Force' be with you
President Trump announces the creation of an 'AI Force' as the technology looks set to be a key topic with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.