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ICE, Trump and Africa: How was France 24's exclusive research developed?

In an exclusive research by France 24 on the migration policy of the United States President, Donald Trump, our reporter Karina Chabour, along with a 26-media consortium coordinated by Forbidden Stories and RFI, revealed how the Immigration and Customs Control Service (ICE) deports migrants to so-called "third countries" in Africa: away from the United States and often away from their countries of origin. This research is part of the Deportation Project. Romeo Langlois, a senior journalist and reporter from France 24, told us more about the development of the investigation

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Team of France: first training for the Zidane Blues

Zinédine Zidane, a new team player from France, led her first training at the Clairefontaine National Football Centre on Monday, with height and lightness, while at the same time showing a technique that is still intact.

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After 18 seasons in NBA, basketball player Nicolas Batum retires

Nicolas Batum, former captain of the French team that he sent to the Olympic final in 2021 thanks to a memorable counter, retired on Monday at 37 years old, and after 18 seasons in the NBA, where he lasted thanks to his versatility, defence and playing intelligence.

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Bayeux Tapestry craze prompts photo ban at British Museum

The British Museum said on Monday that it has banned people from taking photos of the Bayeux Tapestry to prevent crowds from backing up at the new exhibit. The 1,000-year-old artwork is on display in the UK after an unprecedented loan from France, and tickets are sold out until December 31.

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Expulsions to Cameroon: Trump's Migration Policy's Naufrages

Persecuted in their country of origin, they hoped to start a new life in the United States. They were deported to Cameroon, where they have no ties. France 24 investigated with Forbidden Stories the situation of several African migrant women welcomed in a Yaoundé centre, after their expulsion by the Trump administration, under a secret agreement negotiated between the leaders of the two countries. The explanations of Daviv Rich, journalist in France 24.

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France: Liberal nurses face rising fuel prices

Acting on aid but also on supplies: this week, the executive couple deploys to try to calm the social grunt on fuels, whose prices are blazing and the purchasing power is under way, which has become a major theme of the presidential campaign. The price of diesel oil reached Sunday, September 20, 2,41 euros, of the never seen in France.

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Alzheimer's disease: familiar voice simulators to calm patients

Alzheimer's disease affects nearly one million five hundred thousand people in France, a figure that could double by 2050. This Monday, September 21st is World Alzheimer Day, an opportunity to look at new tools available to patients such as robots or artificial intelligence that simulate familiar voices.

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Pope Leo heads to France amid church scandals

Preparations are underway in France for Pope Leo’s visit from September 25 to 28. During his trip, the Pontiff is expected to meet victims of church sexual abuse, as the Catholic Church faces renewed scrutiny following recent scandals. Delano D'Souza reports.

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French farmers turn to tropical crops amid rising temperatures

In the south of France, climate change is reshaping the region’s fruit production. Rather than fighting against it, a growing number of farmers are learning how to work with it – turning to tropical crops, now well-suited to the local climate. Bananas, papaya and even dragon fruit are being grown in greenhouses but also in open fields, without heating or pesticides. Our Down to Earth team reports.

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France: Government hosts energy meeting amid fuel price tensions

The French government is holding urgent meetings today as it looks for ways to tackle rapidly rising fuel prices. Drivers are paying record-high prices for diesel, as the war in Iran disrupts crude oil shipments from the Middle East. But with public discontent growing, the government has limited options, as France’s finances are already under pressure. This report is from Bryan Quinn and our colleagues at France Télévisions.

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Saudi Arabia left without US help against Houthis

Saudi Arabia is weighing Washington’s refusal to help fend off Houthi attacks after Riyadh requested US assistance, despite the two countries being longstanding allies and President Donald Trump and his family maintaining close personal ties with Saudi leaders. France 24 International affairs commentator Douglas Herbert shares further details on this alliance.

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France and Canada deepen economic and defense ties

French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have announced plans to deepen economic ties between their countries following a meeting at the weekend. Macron welcomed Carney in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, a French territory off the coast of Canada’s Newfoundland. The two leaders discussed opportunities to share infrastructure in the space and defence sectors, as Canada’s trade relationship with the US deteriorates and Europe looks to diversify its energy supplies. Bryan Quinn has more.

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The story of Rabbiatu Kuyateh, arrested, detained and expelled from the United States

Among these men and women expelled from the United States, some have been living on American soil for decades. They had worked there, paid their taxes and built their lives. From day to day, they are arrested, detained, and sent to countries they do not know, where they have no resources or clearly established status. Karina Chabour, journalist in the investigation "The Deportation Project" and Lise Kiennemann, journalist Les Observateurs à France 24