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Fears grow in DRC as former President Joseph Kabila joins rebellion
Kabila’s move raises new questions about the war in eastern Congo and prospects for peace.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy speaks at EU summit amid spat with Donald Trump
EU leaders reaffirmed support for Ukraine at the Brussels summit. But souring relations with the US over Russia and Starlink and a big hole in the budget will make for a difficult winter for Ukraine.
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Ukraine president targets Trump, Putin at EU summit
President Zelenskyy warned Russia’s ambitions extend beyond eastern Ukraine, saying its drone attack threaten NATO.
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Iran’s president condemns environmental impact of war in Middle East
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has decried the ecological damage caused by conflict in the Middle East
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'America, with this president, is not our ally. Trump is a liar': French MEP Bernard Guetta
Our guest is veteran French journalist and commentator Bernard Guetta, who is a Member of the European Parliament for the centrist Renew group. He tells the programme that Donald Trump is "a liar, because he tried to tell the American people that Zelensky and the Ukrainian resistance were responsible for the price of diesel. This is a pure lie. He (Trump) is responsible because he started the war with Iran." Guetta goes on to say that "without American intelligence sharing, Ukraine is weaker and weaker. That's terrible, to see the president of the United States giving a hand to Putin against U
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Myanmar’s coup leader-turned-president wins back neighbours despite war
ASEAN leaders are embracing Min Aung Hlaing, but critics warn it emboldens a military still bombing civilians.
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Albania's leader defies calls to resign as student protesters rampage in capital
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Thursday rejected calls to resign as thousands of student-led protesters smashed windows and fought running battles with riot police firing water cannon and tear gas in the capital. The demonstrators accuse officials of corruption and neglecting education and say they are angry about the sale of parts of Albania's southern coastline to a luxury resort development backed by US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports
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FIFA President Infantino apologises to council but critics remain unhappy
FIFA council meeting lasts over three hours as President Gianni Infantino apologises to members, but critics want more.
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Argentina’s Milei backs Trump for US midterms, calls vote crucial for West
The US President's ally says conservatives “cannot give an inch” in Latin America as he accepts an award in Washington.
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Ex-DRC President Kabila’s alliance with M23 rebels: Why it matters
Kabila's move confirms numerous accusations from the government in Kinshasa of his ties to armed rebels.
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Ex-president named leader of new DR Congo rebel coalition
Joseph Kabila had previously denied having links to the M23 rebels, which control much of eastern DR Congo.
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Former DR Congo President Kabila joins M23 rebels in a new coalition
Alliance raises fears of more fighting and confrontation with President Tshisekedi's government.
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Trump insists energy ceasefire holds as Ukraine reports new Russian strikes
US President urges Zelenskyy, Putin to end 'ridiculous war' and insists they agreed to stop attacks on energy sites.
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DR Congo’s former president Kabila to lead new movement with M23 rebels
Former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila announced a new political-military alliance with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Monday, despite being sentenced to death in absentia for alleged complicity with the group. The move comes as debate grows over constitutional changes ahead of President Felix Tshisekedi’s final term ending in 2028.
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Zelensky says surprised to hear about Trump's 'energy ceasefire' between Ukraine and Russia
Ukrainian power plants were hit by Russian strikes on Sunday, leading to power outages. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the attacks and expressed his surprise at the US President's post that stated that an “energy ceasefire” had been agreed upon between Ukraine and Russia. While Zelensky said he was not aware of any deal he said he would welcome one. Moscow has yet to confirm any accord. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kyiv, Gulliver Cragg.
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Mexican president urges residents to shelter as Hurricane Simon approaches
The Mexican community of Cabo Corrientes faces the risk of a direct hit as the Category 4 storm churns off Jalisco.
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Pakistan: President puts Khan stronghold province under emergency rule
President Asif Ali Zardari has effectively suspended the provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The northwestern state is an epicenter of support for former PM Imran Khan and run by his PTI party.
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Palestinian president postpones elections until late 2027
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas previously committed to holding legislative elections in November 2026. He said that due to "obstacles posed by Israeli measures" the vote would be pushed back until late next year.
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Watch: 'Time for Ukraine to get a new president', says Trump
The US president's said President Volodymyr Zelensky "wants to make problems for the world".
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Trump says Ukraine needs a new president who will agree to end the war
US leader suggests Zelenskyy has not done enough to end the war amid tensions with Kyiv over a diesel deal with Russia.