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The Grand Palais des Glaces hosts an ice rink beneath an Eiffel Tower replica, for a magical winter experience in Paris

Beneath the vast glass roof of the illustrious Parisian Grand Palais monument, winter takes on a truly magical dimension. Le Grand...

Why not ice skating in Paris, with the AMI Patinoire ? A fashion ice rink close to the Louvre Museum

..would punctuate your ice skating moment, following the sunshine movements. Behind the famous Buren's columns, no less than 180 arcades,...

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Storm disrupts Portugal as presidential run‑off election approaches

Calls grew on Thursday for Portugal’s presidential run‑off on 8 February to be postponed after Storm Leonardo triggered deadly floods, evacuations and severe disruption in parts of the country, but electoral authorities insisted the second‑round vote will go ahead as scheduled despite concerns about safety and access for some voters.

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Venezuela legislature advances amnesty bill for political detainees

Venezuela’s legislature has moved forward with an amnesty bill proposed by acting President Delcy Rodríguez that could pave the way for the release of hundreds of opposition figures, journalists and human rights activists held for political reasons, though the lack of public details has prompted cautious reactions from rights groups.

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Ukraine says Starlink terminals used by Russia deactivated in blow to Moscow

Starlink internet terminals used by Russian troops in Ukraine have been deactivated, Kyiv said on Thursday, dealing what one official said was a big battlefield setback for Moscow that had disrupted assault operations. Russian forces have made unauthorised use of thousands of satellite-based Starlink internet connections for secure communications after the invasion of Ukraine in […]

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France's rugby team overpowers Ireland in Six Nations title defence

France sent a clear message in their Six Nations opener, overpowering Ireland 36–14 at the Stade de France to collect a bonus point. Five tries, led by Louis Bielle-Biarrey, put the champions in firm control early, before Ireland’s late rally proved too little, too late on a rain-soaked night as their title defence began in […]

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Japanese PM 'in enviable position' ahead of snap election, expert says

Japan's 64-year-old PM ⁠Sanae Takaichi, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, has sparked an unlikely youth-led craze that could propel her to a big election win. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Amy Catalinac, Associate Professor of Politics at New York University, says that Takaichi has "high support rates across the generations" and "a large […]

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Royals, politicians, magnates, intellectuals: Epstein files spark storm in global elite circles

The US Justice Department's latest release of nearly 3 million documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has revealed a staggering network of connections linking elites wielding power and influence across the globe. While the mere mention of a name does not necessarily imply wrongdoing or grounds for prosecution, the files have triggered a landslide […]

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Italy's tourism industry welcomes Olympic visitors

Businesses across Italy could see a windfall of some $6 billion, as spectators head to the Alps for the Winter Olympics. The Milano-Cortina 2026 Games have run over-budget, although by a smaller amount than previous competitions. Giulia Wedam, Co-Founder & CEO of the tourism agency Cortina IN, says she's expecting a boost in business that will […]

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US and Russia agree to reestablish military dialogue after Ukraine talks

The U.S. and Russia agreed Thursday to reestablish high-level military dialogue for the first time in more than four years in another sign of warming relations between the two countries since President Donald Trump returned to office and sought to end the war in Ukraine. High-level military communication was suspended in late 2021 ahead of […]

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Operation Savannah Shield launches as US troops confirmed in Nigeria

In tonight's edition, a new military operation is launched in nigeria to stand between communities and extremist attacks after 162 people from a Muslim village are killed in an armed raid. Also, at the funeral of a Kenyan man killed in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, those left behind rail against the diplomatic silence and inertia. […]

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Cuts in global aid could result in 22.6 million excess deaths by 2030

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Davide Rasella, ICREA Research Professor at ISGlobal, explains that cuts in overseas aid by the US and other western countries could have dramatic effects on the handling and prevention of new pandemics. Professor Rasella coordinated a study revealing that cuts in global aid could lead to 22.6 million additional […]

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The Grand Palais des Glaces hosts an ice rink beneath an Eiffel Tower replica, for a magical winter experience in Paris

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