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Ukraine battlefield: Advanced Ukrainian drones raise concerns among Russian forces

From Ukraine’s evolving battlefield, where drone warfare is redefining frontlines and so-called “killing zones,” to reports of “Martian drones” and their impact on both Russian and Ukrainian forces, we also look at the expanding use of unmanned systems in rescue operations, including the evacuation of a 77-year-old woman in Odesa region. France 24’s Gavin Lee is joined by Olena Krizhanivska, a Ukrainian defence analyst specialising in drones and unmanned systems, and founder of Ukraine’s Arms Monitor.

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Mali in crisis: Jihadist fighters and Tuareg separatists threaten Bamako

As Mali’s military struggles to maintain control amid a growing jihadist insurgency, a number of its own soldiers have been arrested, accused of collaborating with Al-Qaeda-linked militants in coordinating widespread attacks. Islamist group JNIM, alongside separatist rebels, has reportedly seized two northern cities, killed the defence minister, and is now attempting to impose a blockade on the capital, Bamako. We take a closer look at what’s happening on the ground, the escalating security crisis, and the role of Russian mercenaries in supporting the government. France 24’s Gavin Lee is joined by Beverley Ochieng, a specialist in West Africa and political risk analyst at Control Risks, to discuss.

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Imprisoned Iranian Nobel laureate Mohammadi rushed to hospital following cardiac 'crisis'

Iran’s imprisoned Nobel peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been transferred to hospital to receive urgent care after experiencing a “catastrophic deterioration” of her health, a foundation run by her family said on Saturday. Mohammadi was moved on Friday after suffering a heart attack and experiencing two.

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Berlin urges stronger European defence

NATO says it is working with the United States to understand the decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany. President Donald Trump announced the move on Friday following a dispute with Germany’s chancellor over the Iran war. Transatlantic relations have been strained since Friedrich Merz questioned Washington’s.

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Mali probes soldiers working with rebels

Malian authorities say some military officers collaborated with jihadist and separatist fighters who carried out coordinated attacks across the country earlier in the week. A statement from the prosecutor’s office confirmed that the first arrests have been made and that efforts are continuing to track down other.

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NATO in talks with US over troops cuts

NATO on Monday said it is working with the United States to understand the decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany. US President Donald Trump announced the move on Friday, following a dispute with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran war. Transatlantic relations have been strained since Merz.

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Senior Iranian officer says renewed war with US ‘likely’

A senior Iranian officer on Saturday said that fresh fighting with the United States is “likely”, underscoring rising tensions after President Donald Trump dismissed Tehran’s latest negotiating proposal and issued fresh threats to attack the country.

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Trump 'not satisfied' with Tehran offer

Donald Trump said Friday that he was not satisfied with Iran’s latest proposal for peace talks. Meanwhile, a senior Iranian official said renewed fighting between the United States and Iran was “likely” after Washington rejected the latest offer of negotiations. The two countries remain deadlocked as a fragile.

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Mali: Rebels take key Tessalit military camp

In Mali, the country’s army and its Russian mercenary allies lost control of a key northern military stronghold to armed rebels on Friday, marking a significant setback as Tuareg separatists and jihadist groups appear to be operating in a coordinated effort to challenge the ruling junta. Insurgents linked to Al Qaeda.

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US to withdraw 5.000 troops from Germany

The US is moving ahead with Donald Trump’s plan to reduce its military presence in Germany. Late Friday, the United States Department of Defense said about 5,000 American troops-roughly 14 percent of the US service members currently stationed there—will be withdrawn from the NATO ally over the next year. The.

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Oscars bans AI actors and writers

Actors and writers created by artificial intelligence may be able to write and appear in films, but they will not qualify for Oscars under new rules issued by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which address the use of AI for the first time. The role of artificial intelligence was one of the central.

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US to withdraw 5.000 troops from Germany

The US is moving ahead with Donald Trump’s plan to reduce its military presence in Germany. Late Friday, the United States Department of Defense said about 5,000 American troops, roughly 14 percent of the U.S. service members currently stationed there, will be withdrawn from the NATO ally over the next year. The.

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Rescuers transport stranded whale by barge to freedom in North Sea

A humpback whale that repeatedly beached itself near Germany's Baltic coast was released into the North Sea Saturday after two entrepreneurs financed a barge to transport the trapped creature to freedom.

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Mali: Rebels take key Tessalit military camp

Mali: Rebels take key Tessalit military camp Read original

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Tuareg separatists and jihadists wage attacks across Mali

Mali, the country’s army and its Russian mercenary allies lost control of a key northern military stronghold to armed rebels on Friday, marking a significant setback as Tuareg separatists and jihadist groups appear to be operating in a coordinated effort to challenge the ruling junta. Insurgents linked to Al Qaeda.

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New US sanctions are 'collective punishment', Cuba's FM says during May 1 marches

Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez slammed a fresh round of US sanctions against the Caribbean island as "collective punishment" as massive crowds marched in the annual May 1 procession outside the US embassy in Havana. Cuba has been plunged deeper into economic crisis following a severe fuel blockade imposed by.

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Iran delivers new proposal for US talks, Trump says ‘not satisfied’ with offer

Iran delivered its new proposal for US talks to Pakistani negotiators, Iranian state media reported Friday. While details of the proposal have not yet been released, President Donald Trump said he was "not satisfied" with Iran's latest offer, but negotiations were taking place by phone. Follow our liveblog for all the.

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AI actors and writers will not be eligible for Oscars, Academy says

Academy Awards organisers issued new rules on Friday to clarify that acting and writing must be performed by humans and not artificial intelligence to be ‌eligible for Oscars. The new rules also include changes to the international film category, expanding eligibility to include films that won top awards from.

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King Charles: The Art of the Seal, Moscow Calling, Musk V Altman & Open AI

In a week that’s seen a third apparent assassination attempt against President Trump with shots fired at the White House Correspondents Dinner. The suspect, 31 year old Cole Thomas Allen, had booked a room at the Washington Hilton, and taken a selfie in his room which prosecutors say shows him arming up 30 minutes.

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Cubans mark May Day amid rising humanitarian crisis

People are gathering in cities worldwide to mark International Workers' Day, taking to the streets to demand higher wages and better working conditions. Long observed as a public holiday led by unions advocating for workers’ rights, May 1 has seen large demonstrations this year. In Istanbul, tensions have escalated.

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Trump says he will raise tariffs on EU autos to 25% for 'not complying' with trade deal

US President Donald Trump on Friday said he will increase tariffs on ‌vehicles from the European Union to ‌25% next week, accusing the bloc of ⁠not complying with its 2025 trade deal.

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60-day deadline for Congress' Iran war extension approval

In the United States, lawmakers remain deadlocked over the War Powers Resolution, which requires Congress to approve continued military action or withdraw troops once hostilities reach the 60-day mark. With the deadline approaching and no agreement in sight, a decision remains out of reach. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle.

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60-day deadline for Congress' Iran war extension approval

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Let them eat baguette: French bakeries enjoy May Day exemption

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Friday ordered several baguettes in front of cameras at a village bakery in a public display of support for a bill to allow bakeries and florists to open on May Day, a sacrosanct holiday for French workers, if they volunteer to work in writing and are paid double wages. The.

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Trump assassination attempt at press gala: Mainstream media and conspiracy theories

Moments after a would-be assassin attempted to storm last weekend's White House Correspondents' Dinner, social media was flooded with conspiracy theories that the shooting was "staged". This week, FRANCE 24's media show Scoop looks at mainstream coverage and asks if it is amplifying or combatting the conspiracy.

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Oil prices rise amid US-Iran impasse

Turning to the impact of the Middle East conflict on oil markets, global prices eased slightly on Friday after surging to a four-year high of over $126 per barrel the previous day, driven by fears that a prolonged war with Iran could worsen supply shortages. In related developments, the United Arab Emirates is set to.

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May Day rallies across France to demand higher wages and better working conditions

People are gathering in cities around the world to mark International Workers' Day, taking to the streets to demand higher wages and better working conditions. May 1 has long been a public holiday driven by unions advocating for workers’ rights. In Istanbul, tensions have been high, with police using tear gas and.

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US administration says war "terminated", no approval needed

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Australian Indigenous protesters and police clash over arrest of suspected killer of 5-year-old girl

Police fired tear gas into a crowd of hundreds of Indigenous people who gathered outside a hospital in the remote town of Alice Springs Thursday night following the arrest of a man accused of killing a five-year-old girl. Members of the crowd, who called for the suspect to be punished according to customary law.

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