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14 Feb 2025

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f24.my'Get the Flock out': Americans respond to AI cameras in bipartisan backlashAI-driven Flock cameras made by an Atlanta-based company are sprouting up across the US, sparking alarm and bipartisan, citizen-driven campaigns as the new technology emerges as a 2026 midterm campaign issue. While politicians hedge and local officials rush to sign contracts, community volunteers attempt to address an issue with major implications for future generations. But it might be too late.

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'Get the Flock out': Americans respond to AI cameras in bipartisan backlash

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⚽ #HarryKane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season. #Spain’s #AlexiaPutellas claimed her third women’s award after helping #Barcelona win the Champions League. Learn more here ⤵️

f24.myIraqi court sentences six French nationals to life for IS group membershipSix French men were sentenced to life in prison by an Iraqi court on Tuesday for membership of the Islamic State (IS) group, according to a source. They are among ‌47 French IS group suspects transferred from ⁠detention facilities in Syria to Iraq last year under an arrangement coordinated by US forces and Iraqi authorities.

Iraqi court sentences six French nationals to life for IS group membership

f24.mySyria slams deadly Jordan strikes as ‘unacceptable’ breach of airspaceSyria's foreign ministry on Tuesday condemned Jordanian strikes in southern Syria in retaliation for a deadly church attack in the kingdom last week that Amman linked to militants operating across the border. Syria said the strikes killed seven ⁠people, including three children and a woman. Jordan said it regretted the civilian casualties.

Syria slams deadly Jordan strikes as ‘unacceptable’ breach of airspace

🇫🇷 Representatives from #French high school student groups on Monday hailed the government’s first measures to calm the crisis over ongoing unrest linked to their protest movement, including a gradual replacement of higher education admissions platform Parcoursup. Learn more here ⤵️

🇯🇴 🇸🇾 The #Jordanian military said it had struck "terrorist organisations" in neighbouring #Syria on Monday in retaliation for a deadly jihadist attack on a church last week, hours after authorities arrested three men they accused of the killings. Learn more here ⤵️

🇮🇱 #Israel heads to the polls on Tuesday for an election seen as verdict on veteran Prime Minister Benjamin #Netanyahu. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali reports from #Jerusalem ⤵️

f24.myLive: Polls open in first Israeli election since October 7 attackA deeply divided Israel headed to the polls on Tuesday for the first time since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, with voters delivering their verdict on veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country's rightward drift. Follow our live blog for all the latest updates.

Live: Polls open in first Israeli election since October 7 attack

f24.myIsrael votes in first election since October 7 attack as Netanyahu faces crucial testIsraelis head to the polls on Tuesday for the first time since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, in a closely contested election seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The vote follows three years of regional wars, with Netanyahu running neck and neck with centrist rival Gadi Eisenkot.

Israel votes in first election since October 7 attack as Netanyahu faces crucial test

f24.myKylian Mbappe loses two major China sponsorship deals over Mao Zedong jokeFrench football star Kylian Mbappe was dropped by two major Chinese brands on Tuesday after a video circulated online in which he appeared to joke about former leader Mao Zedong. Energy drink giant Dongpeng and dairy producer Mengniu said they had terminated their partnerships, citing remarks that offended Chinese national sentiment.

Kylian Mbappe loses two major China sponsorship deals over Mao Zedong joke

f24.myUS-EU trade truce at risk over $3.4 billion Airbus loan, Trump official warnsUS Trade Representative Jamieson Greer warned on Monday that a $3.4 billion European Investment Bank loan to Airbus could jeopardise a tariff truce between Washington and Brussels. Greer said his office had received no details about the financing, announced in June, and urged the EU to resolve the matter quickly.

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US-EU trade truce at risk over $3.4 billion Airbus loan, Trump official warns

f24.myHarry Kane ends England's 25-year Ballon d'Or drought, Putellas wins third crownHarry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season. Spain’s Alexia Putellas claimed her third women’s award after helping Barcelona win the Champions League, ending teammate Aitana Bonmati’s three-year reign.

Harry Kane ends England's 25-year Ballon d'Or drought, Putellas wins third crown

f24.myFlavio Bolsonaro vows to lead opposition after Brazil court imposes travel banBrazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro said on Monday a Supreme Court justice had barred him from leaving the country after he narrowly lost to incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro, who refused to concede defeat, denounced the order as intimidation and vowed to challenge the election results.

Flavio Bolsonaro vows to lead opposition after Brazil court imposes travel ban

f24.myEurope's top NATO powers pledge greater defence role, reaffirm US allianceEurope's five main NATO members said on Monday they were ready to take greater responsibility for the continent's security while reaffirming the United States as an "indispensable ally". Defence ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Britain pledged closer co-operation with Washington after talks in Paris on strengthening Europe's defence role.

Europe's top NATO powers pledge greater defence role, reaffirm US alliance

f24.myMecca pact nations hold talks with Iran to prevent renewed Middle East warSenior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan held talks in Iran on Monday aimed at preventing renewed fighting in the Middle East, with Tehran describing discussions as “very good”. The diplomatic push, attended by Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, followed warnings from Washington, Tehran and Israel of renewed hostilities.

Mecca pact nations hold talks with Iran to prevent renewed Middle East war

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🇺🇸 Ten days out from the elections that will determine control of the closely divided Congress, former #US President Barack #Obama took to the campaign trail to accuse President Donald #Trump of corruption and deride his strategy for Iran. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson tells us more ⤵️

f24.mySerbia’s elections: 'Tracking fraud for sure had an impact on the results'On October 25, Serbia's student-led protest movement won a historic victory in parliamentary ⁠elections, defeating outgoing President Aleksandar Vucic's party. Supporters of the student list explained to FRANCE 24 how they mounted a massive mobilisation to fight electoral fraud and monitor the electoral process inside and outside the polling stations.

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Serbia’s elections: 'Tracking fraud for sure had an impact on the results'

f24.myTrump offers $1 million for tipoffs leading to vote fraud conviction as midterms approachUS President Donald Trump on Monday pledged a $1 million reward for information on voter fraud leading to conviction ahead of the upcoming 2026 US midterms on November 3. The president gave no details of how the reward would be funded or administered. The comments follow his repeated false claims that he won the 2020 presidential election.

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Trump offers $1 million for tipoffs leading to vote fraud conviction as midterms approach

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🇧🇷 Since #Brazil's first direct election in 1989, no candidate who lost the first round has gone on to win the second. But, at nearly 81 years old, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio #Lula da Silva is no stranger to breaking barriers as he wins re-election for a fourth term. Learn more here ⤵️

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🇫🇷 French Prime Minister Sebastian #Lecornu will meet with high school students Monday afternoon in a bid to ease tensions after nearly a month of protests across #France, following a meeting with President Emmanuel #Macron, where he promised a response to student demands. Learn more here ⤵️

f24.myUN cites 'ethnic cleansing' concerns around Israel's Palestinian displacement operation in HebronThe United Nations on Monday raised "ethnic cleansing" concerns following Israel's operation to displace by force more than 3,000 Palestinians from their homes in Hebron in the West Bank after two Palestinian gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint near the city on Friday. UN rights chief Volker Turk said in a statement that the "aggressive operation" must end, and that "collective punishment is a grave violation of international law".

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UN cites 'ethnic cleansing' concerns around Israel's Palestinian displacement operation in Hebron

f24.myIsraeli candidate Eisenkot pledges to unite country as Netanyahu deems him 'soft' on IranIsraeli presidential candidate Gadi Eisenkot's pledge made Sunday to "heal" Israeli society after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's divisive tenure resonated with some voters attending his final campaign rally before polling begins on Tuesday. Longtime opposition leader Yair Lapid – who has promised to join a coalition with Eisenkot if elected – said Netanyahu had "lost his grip". Netanyahu meanwhile received fresh backing for re-election from US President Donald Trump and deemed Eisenkot "soft" on Iran.

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Israeli candidate Eisenkot pledges to unite country as Netanyahu deems him 'soft' on Iran

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⚽ The competition for this year's Ballon d'Or is tougher than ever. Who will succeed Ousmane Dembélé? Kylian #Mbappé, Lamine #Yamal and Harry #Kane lead a star-studded field. Learn more here ⤵️

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🎶🎤 EGOT winner John Legend talks about the creative process behind "Muse", his first full collaboration with Pharell Williams, and shares advice his longtime friend gave him for the album. Catch the full #arts24 show here ➡️ https://go.france24.com/HEXs

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🇫🇷 The French government sought to draw a line Monday under weeks of protests that have been marred by violence, with President Emmanuel #Macron heading to Marseille after #France has been rocked by widespread anger over the rising cost of living.

f24.myJordan arrests three following deadly terror attack on churchJordanian authorities on Monday arrested three terrorists following a deadly attack on a church during a funeral procession that killed nine people in the western village of Hammoud. The three assailants – who are Islamic extremists, according the Jordanian director of public security – were injured in a dawn shootout with authorities and are due to be brought before the courts in the nation that supports capital punishment.

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Jordan arrests three following deadly terror attack on church

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🇷🇸 #Serbia's student-led movement declared victory in parliamentary elections Sunday ending 14 years in power for Aleksandar #Vucic's right-wing populist party. Supporters of the movement celebrated the defeat of a government they blamed for deep-rooted corruption.

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✈️🗳️ Israelis can’t vote from abroad, so tens of thousands of expats are expected to fly home for the election. 🇮🇱 With polls predicting a tight race, every vote could count, and the result will decide the Prime Minister’s fate. #Israel #IsraelElection #TelAviv #Netanyahu #Eisenkot #France24

f24.myLula wins Brazil election but faces uphill battle to governLuiz Inacio Lula da Silva's narrow election victory on Sunday has dealt a blow to Brazil's far right, but deep political divisions remain. The newly re-elected president must tackle economic and security concerns at home while navigating international tensions with US President Donald Trump.

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Lula wins Brazil election but faces uphill battle to govern

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🇮🇱 In #Israel's elections, the vote of Arab-Israeli citizens could be crucial for the fate of Prime Minister Benjamin #Netanyahu. Some feel that it is their duty to cast their ballot more than ever before, given the policies and wars undertaken by the right-wing leader. Learn more here ⤵️

f24.myLive: France will maintain order without state of emergency, but it’s not off the table, Macron saysPresident Emmanuel Macron on Monday said public order will be maintained in France without the need for a state of emergency, while noting that it was not “off-limits or taboo” if “things were to deteriorate". During a visit to Marseille, Macron promised "concrete" measures to address the demands by high school students after their protests triggered weeks of nationwide unrest. Follow our live blog for all the latest updates.

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Live: France will maintain order without state of emergency, but it’s not off the table, Macron says

f24.myMacron vows ‘concrete’ measures to address student demands after unrestFrench President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said the government will announce "concrete and strong" measures to address the demands by high school students after their protests demanding better education conditions triggered weeks of nationwide unrest. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to hold a news conference after meeting with high school student unions.

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Macron vows ‘concrete’ measures to address student demands after unrest

🇮🇱 As Israelis prepare to head to the polls on Tuesday in the first election since the October 7, 2023 attacks, expatriate citizens have been flying to #Israel from across the world to participate a vote seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin #Netanyahu's leadership. Learn more here ⤵️

🇺🇸 The 2024 presidential election saw #US President Donald #Trump make historic inroads with Latino voters in #Texas, even winning votes in historically Democratic areas. But, as the midterm elections approach, many of those voters have become disenchanted with Trump. Learn more here ⤵️

f24.myAlgeria to send troops to Niger in first foreign deployment in over 50 yearsAlgeria’s parliament on Sunday approved a resolution to send troops to Niger, making the first time Algerian soldiers will be deployed abroad since the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. Niger faces persistent attacks by armed groups, including near its border with Algeria, and the deployment comes as Algiers and Niamey are building the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline after decades of delays.

Algeria to send troops to Niger in first foreign deployment in over 50 years

🇷🇸 #Serbia's Aleksandar #Vucic conceded defeat in an historic election on Sunday following a near to 70% turnout at polling stations – the highest since the break-up of Yugoslavia in 1992. Learn more here ⤵️

f24.my‘Congratulations!’: World leaders hail Lula’s election victory in BrazilThe international community on Monday congratulated Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after his stunning re-election in a runoff with right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro. The region's left-leaning leaders were quick to react as Brazil staved off a conservative wave in many countries while Europeans, such as Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, celebrated a "progressive comeback".

‘Congratulations!’: World leaders hail Lula’s election victory in Brazil

📰 In today's papers, the world reacts to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio #Lula da Silva's election win on Sunday. Some warn the leftist leader should be wary not to repeat past mistakes, while others highlight challenges that lie ahead. FRANCE 24's Elitsa Gadeva tells us more on #PressReview ⤵️

f24.myParis welcomes first NFL game with a party a day after protestsThe Stade de France near Paris made history Sunday when it hosted the first regular-season NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints in a festive atmosphere a day after police clashed with demonstrators across France. While security issues dominated the headlines in the leadup to the game, the mood at the stadium was joyous with half-time shows including a rap performance.

Paris welcomes first NFL game with a party a day after protests

🇧🇷 #Brazil's President Luiz Inacio #Lula da Silva won an unprecedented fourth term in a tight runoff against Flavio #Bolsonaro on Sunday. The far-right candidate and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro has refused to accept the results and said he would seek to annul the vote.

f24.myKane primed to pip Yamal, Mbappe to Ballon d'Or gloryEngland captain Harry Kane is the favourite to win a wide open race to be crowned Ballon d'Or winner at a glitzy London ceremony on Monday, with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe also in the running to be named the world's best footballer.

Kane primed to pip Yamal, Mbappe to Ballon d'Or glory

🇧🇷 #Brazil's President Luiz Inacio #Lula da Silva won an unprecedented fourth term on Sunday, the country's electoral court said. The shock result defied polls to put the brakes on a wave of right-wing election victories across #LatinAmerica. Watch to learn more ⤵️

f24.myLula wins Brazil’s presidential election by a narrow marginIt is the first time in the country’s history since the return of democracy that a candidate who lost in the first round manages to come back and win in the runoff. The left-wing president obtained 51.7%…

🔴 BREAKING - Live: Bolsonaro refuses to recognise Brazil election results

f24.myWhat challenges await Brazil's Lula in his fourth term?President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will have to wrestle with a divided Brazil, an unfriendly Congress, feeble public finances and a Donald Trump-shaped menace during his unprecedented fourth term.

What challenges await Brazil's Lula in his fourth term?

f24.myBrazil's President Lula da Silva beats Flavio Bolsonaro to win re-electionBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, nearly 81 years old, clinched a fourth term in a tight runoff against Flavio Bolsonaro on Sunday. The leftist leader won 51.7 percent of the vote, compared to 48.2 percent for the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, official results showed.

Brazil's President Lula da Silva beats Flavio Bolsonaro to win re-election

🔴 BREAKING - Live: Brazil's President Lula da Silva beats Flavio Bolsonaro in run-off to win re-election

f24.mySerbia's Vucic concedes defeat in historic snap election with record turnoutSerbia's Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in an historic election on Sunday following a near to 70% turnout at polling stations – the highest since the break-up of Yugoslavia in 1992. The snap election followed nearly two years of student-led demonstrations against perceived corruption and authoritarianism triggered by the deaths of 16 people when a train station canopy collapsed in the ‌city of Novi Sad in 2024.

Serbia's Vucic concedes defeat in historic snap election with record turnout

🍷 Pascaline Lepeltier, a French sommelier working in NY, has just been crowned the sommellerie's vice-champion of the world. We met her as she was preparing for the competition: a gruelling week of blind tests, restaurant scenarios and theory. #sommelier #wine #competition #alcohol

🇫🇷 #RN candidate #MarineLePen officially launched her campaign for the French presidential election on Sunday, October 25, at a rally in #Orléans.