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'If Trump is convicted, he will have an even stronger rallying behind him', political analyst says

The first day of jury deliberations in Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial have concluded after the panel sent their first two notes to the judge on Wednesday afternoon. Pamela Falk reports from New York. Todd Belt, director of the Political Management Program at George Washington University's Graduate School of…

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South Africa votes in most crucial election since end of apartheid

In tonight's special edition: Vote counting is underway in South Africa as millions of people turn out for a landmark election, three decades after the end of apartheid, in a poll that could see the ruling ANC party fighting to protect its grip on power.

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Comeback mum Osaka goes down fighting in epic French Open tussle with Swiatek

French Open title holder Iga Swiatek saved a match point as she eked out a narrow win on Wednesday over fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, who was making her French Open comeback just months after returning from a lengthy maternity break.

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Only way to defend Kharkiv? France eases conditions for its weapons to target Russia

What is Europe's next move, what with Ukraine's Kharkiv subjected to a daily pounding from the other side of a Russian border that's just 20 kilometres away?

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Police raid European Parliament offices amid election interference concerns

We start with the police searches this Wednesday at the Brussels and Strasbourg offices of an employee of the European Parliament. Authorities say the raids are linked to an investigation into whether some MEPs were bribed to promote Russian narratives in order to undermine public support for Ukraine in the…

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Spanish FM Albares: Recognising the state of Palestine 'a matter of pure humanity'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met with Palestinian Authority prime minister Mohammad Mustafa and leading officials from several Middle Eastern countries in Madrid on Wednesday after Spain, Ireland and Norway recognised a Palestinian state. Although the diplomatic move by the three Western European nations on Tuesday was slammed by Israel…

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Film show: A real-life quest to find the 'Belle from Gaza' in Tel Aviv

Yolande Zauberman's documentaries venture into the lesser-seen corners of life in Israel; her latest film is inspired by the journey of a transsexual woman who apparently travelled from Gaza to Tel Aviv on foot, in search of a new life. Film critic Lisa Nesselson applauds this insightful endeavour, and tells…

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European elections: Far-right parties 'act as traitors' amid foreign interference

FRANCE 24 speaks to Sven Biscop, director of the Europe in the World Programme at the Egmont Institute, and the author of "This is Not a New World Order", about the upcoming European elections. We delve into how issues like the war in Ukraine, competition with China and the green…

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Former Trump adviser John Bolton: 'Xi and Putin see Trump as an easy mark'

FRANCE 24 spoke to John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to Donald Trump from 2018 to 2019. He has since become an outspoken critic of the 45th US president. Bolton said his former boss "admires" strong leaders like Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping, and that both…

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European elections: French parties compete for seats at the EU parliament

Europeans will be voting from June 6-9 for members of the European Parliament, where France holds 81 of the 720 seats up for grabs. French voters will choose among candidate lists submitted by the country’s political parties; those hoping to lead their parties to EU victory are known as têtes…

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Police search European Parliament employee's home, offices over possible Russian interference

Police searched the offices and residence of an employee of the European Parliament on Wednesday as part of an investigation into whether EU lawmakers were bribed to promote Russian propaganda to undermine support for Ukraine, prosecutors said.

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South Africa's election turns into referendum on ANC's economic legacy

As South Africans vote in the country's general election this Wednesday, we focus on the state of the economy after three decades under the rule of the African National Congress. In this edition, we see how the country's crumbling energy infrastructure has hampered economic activity and explore the reasons behind…

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Affirmative action becomes divisive issue in South African elections

As South Africans vote in a crunch general election, one key issue that's impacted the campaign is the policy of affirmative action the country began in 1994. A series of measures, known as the "Triple B double E Act" (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment), have favoured non-White South Africans in public…

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EU parliament: Four things to know about the European elections

Elections for the European Parliament in Strasbourg – the world’s only popularly elected multinational legislature – take place every five years. With almost 450 million EU citizens set to vote from June 6-9, it is the largest democratic election in the world after India.

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Executions worldwide rose last year to the highest number since 2015: Amnesty International

The number of executions recorded worldwide last year jumped to the highest level since 2015, with a sharp rise in Iran and across the Middle East, Amnesty International said in a report released Wednesday.

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South Africans vote in election that could end the ANC’s parliamentary majority

South Africans vote on Wednesday in what may be the most consequential election in decades, as dissatisfaction with the ruling ANC threatens to end its 30-year political dominance.

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🔴Live: US says new UN draft resolution on Gaza ceasefire ‘not helpful’

The United States’ deputy ambassador at the UN said Wednesday that a new resolution on the war in Gaza would "not change the situation on the ground". The draft seeking an immediate ceasefire and a halt to Israel's offensive in Rafah is being circulated at the Security Council by Algeria.…

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Haiti's transitional council names Garry Conille as prime minister

Garry Conille was named Haiti’s new prime minister Tuesday evening, nearly a month after a coalition within a fractured transitional council had chosen someone else for the position.

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South Africa heads to polls as unemployment and inequality grip the nation

When South Africa's ANC, founded by Nelson Mandela, swept to power in 1994, it promised "a better life for all". But today, South Africa is worse off than it was 30 years ago and the ruling party could lose its parliamentary majority in Wednesday's election, with voters frustrated with soaring…

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No, these images do not show the Egyptian soldier killed near Rafah border crossing

Many social media users are sharing images claiming to show the Egyptian soldier who was killed following an exchange of fire between Israel and Egypt, near the Rafah border crossing, on Monday. We reveal the true identity of this soldier in this edition of Truth or Fake.

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South Africa's ruling ANC party faces unpredictable vote

One day ahead of general elections in South Africa, we look ahead to what's at stake for the ruling African National Congress, which is in danger of losing its majority for the first time since the birth of democracy there. In a country where the youth make up the majority…

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What if the ANC does not win? South Africa's most uncertain elections since 1994

What if, this time, the ANC does not win? Since 1994, South Africa has known plenty of ups and downs. But no matter the criticism or defections, the party of Nelson Mandela could always bank, come election time, on a winning machine that has always secured an outright majority. What…

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Farmers steal the limelight in EU election campaign

In our second Europe Votes show, we zoom in on farmers in Brussels and in France. Milk producers have rallied in the Belgian and EU capital, drawing attention to the struggles they face in being paid a fair price for their produce. And in France, the main political lists competing…

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What is the impact of recognising Palestinian statehood?

Spain, Norway and Ireland officially recognised a Palestinian state on Tuesday, fulfilling a long-held Palestinian aspiration. Israel has expressed deep discontent with the move, calling it “a reward for Hamas”. As the humanitarian crisis worsens and the civilian death toll continues to swell in Gaza, experts hope the move could…

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Georgian parliament overrides presidential veto to adopt 'foreign agents' law

The Georgian parliament on Tuesday overrode a presidential veto of the “foreign agents” legislation that has fueled Western concerns and sparked massive protests for weeks.

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