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US still pushing big territorial concessions from Ukraine

US President Donald Trump is "extremely frustrated" with Russia and Ukraine, his spokeswoman said on Thursday, as Kyiv said Washington was still pushing it to make major territorial concessions as part of its plan to end the nearly four-year war. France24 correspondent Gulliver Cragg reports the latest from Kyiv.

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Disney to invest $1bn in OpenAI to let fans create AI videos

Walt Disney and OpenAI agreed a three-year licensing deal on Thursday allowing users to generate short videos featuring Disney characters with artificial intelligence. It is the first time a major studio has permitted such broad generative-AI use of its protected characters, from Mickey Mouse to Marvel heroes and Star Wars icons. France24 correspondent Wassim Cornet […]

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Thailand's PM sets course for early election amid border and parliamentary unrest

Thailand appeared headed for a snap election as early as February after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul secured royal approval to dissolve parliament, avoiding a possible no-confidence vote amid an intensifying border conflict with Cambodia. The vote, expected within 45 to 60 days, risks adding to Thailand’s persistent political instability, where coups and court interventions have […]

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Iran arrests Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi (support committee)

Iran "violently" arrested Nobel Peace Prize 2023 laureate Narges Mohammadi at a memorial ceremony on Friday, her supporters say. Mohammadi, who was granted temporary leave from prison in December 2024, was detained along with several other activists.

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UAE seeks to hire more Emirati nationals in private sector

In the United Arab Emirates, the government has imposed quotas for hiring Emirati citizens across the private sector, with the aim of having them make up 10 percent of the workforce by 2026. So how are companies complying with these new rules and how can they change the habits of a population long accustomed to generous […]

Sophie GUIGNON

US - Europe rift: Further deepening transatlantic divide would only benefit Russia and China'

NATO country's military intelligence agency (FE) is warning that Denmark faces more external threats than ever amid rising geopolitical conflicts and doubts over US commitment to Europe's security. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, Peter O'Brien welcomes Elisabeth Braw, Author, Columnist for POLITICO and Senior Fellow with the Atlantic Council's Transatlantic Security Initiative.

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Empowering women during childbirth

In a special edition, we focus on childbirth and how much control women really do have over the process. In France, doulas have become increasingly popular in recent years. They provide emotional and practical support during pregnancy and birth, but not medical assistance. So where do doulas fit into the childbirth experience; and how can […]

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Germany summons Russian ambassador over cyberattacks on air traffic control, general election

Germany said Friday it had summoned Moscow’s ambassador after it accused Russian-linked groups of hacking its air traffic control system and attempting to influence the 2024 general election. Dubbing such operations, including drone flights near European airports, as “hybrid attacks”, Berlin says it is planning coordinated countermeasures with EU partners.

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Europa League: Lyon beat Go Ahead Eagles to secure at least a playoff spot

Lyon lived up to their billing as group leaders on Thursday, defeating Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles 2-1 on Matchday 6 of the Europa League. The win moves OL closer to sealing direct qualification for the round of 16.

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Venezuela: 'Does US care, are they here to help, or are sins of US playing out in their backyard'?

Nobel Peace laureate Maria Corina Machado publicly confirmed that the US helped her get to Norway from hiding in Venezuela, expressing support for US military action against her country and vowing to return home. Machado emerged on a hotel balcony in Oslo to cheering supporters. For in-depth analysis and a deep perspective, François Picard welcomes […]

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Révélation des Étoiles: Bridging Paris & Cannes in the Name of Art, Elegance & Emerging Talents

Spend one night or more in the Château du Rivau, a medieval Loire Valley castle-hotel between history, art and gastronomy

A gastronomic tour in Troyes with the Maison Maury, the Prunelle, the Maison Caffet, the BAM and Le Jardin restaurants, while staying at the Hotel De La Poste!

Have a stay in the Ker Moor Hotel in Saint-Quay-Portrieux, on the way to Saint-Brieuc and its amazing Maison Saint-Yves

From the Beauport Abbey, passing by the GwinZegal art center, until La Roche Jagu castle, discover the Côtes d’Armor through Les Minutes Bleues festival

The Château Beaulieu expresses the spirit of the Côtes-de-Bourg appellation, along wines aged in amphorae

Le Coq Sportif launches a tricolor fragrance collection with Extend Beauty, Bleu Optimisme, Blanc Relax and Rouge Énergie

Discover emergent fragrances from South Korea at the first edition of the Korea Perfume Paris

Decorate your home with festive decorations for Christmas 2025, with CFOC, Diptyque, Durance, Lalique & Bonsoirs

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