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Hong Kong to report record 3,000 Covid cases

Hong Kong health authorities are expected to report around 3,000 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday, a record for daily infections, broadcaster TVB said, citing an unidentified source. FRANCE 24's Oliver Farry reports.

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Biden and Zelensky agree on need for ‘diplomacy and deterrence’ during call on Ukraine crisis

US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed on the need to pursue ‘diplomacy and deterrence’ in response to Russia’s buildup of more than 100,000 troops near Ukraine. Catch up on the day's events as they unfolded on FRANCE 24.

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FRANCE 24 pays tribute to former journalist David Crossan

Our cherished friend David Crossan passed away a few days ago. He was 43 years old. With his bottomless energy, unflappable character and sharp intelligence, he was one of the early pioneers who propelled FRANCE 24 into the world of major international news organisations in 2006.

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Satellite images show Russia adding military pressure on Ukraine

Moscow this week significantly increased its military presence at several strategic locations along the Ukrainian border, according to satellite images released Thursday. The question now, is how can this military buildup be interpreted and what are the stakes for Ukraine and NATO?

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Domestic violence in France: When the perpetrator is a police officer

In late January, a 28-year-old woman was found strangled to death in her apartment in Paris. Her partner, a police officer who had previously been convicted on domestic abuse charges, the main suspect in the murder, has still not been found. While the search continues, many women’s rights groups are…

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Russia’s ‘key’ security demands unmet during Biden-Putin call on Ukraine, Kremlin says

The ideas that US President Joe Biden shared to address Moscow’s security demands during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin Saturday did not “touch upon” the demands’ “key elements”, the Kremlin said. Countries from the Netherlands to Saudi Arabia urged their nationals to leave Ukraine as tensions mounted…

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Northern Ireland political crisis 'very worrying': Irish Europe Minister

Just over a year after Brexit became a practical reality, the Northern Ireland Assembly is in crisis after its First Minister resigned in protest at the Northern Ireland Protocol of the Brexit deal. Ireland's Europe Minister Thomas Byrne tells FRANCE 24 the departure of Paul Givan "has caused deep difficulties…

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Explainer: What does a French president do?

French voters go to the ballot box on April 10 and 24 to elect a new president or to re-elect the incumbent Emmanuel Macron, who is eligible to stand for a second and final consecutive five-year term. France's head of state enjoys considerable powers compared to many other world leaders.…

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Russia committed to diplomatic outcome over Ukraine: Moscow’s ambassador to EU

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Russia's Permanent Representative to the European Union denied that the six Russian naval ships in the Black Sea have anything to do with Ukraine. Vladimir A. Chizhov also insisted that Moscow has no intention to make a move on Ukrainian territory and reiterated that…

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Macron speaks to One Ocean Summit about protecting marine environment

French President Emmanuel Macron is giving an address at the One Ocean Summit taking place in Brest, northwestern France, as world leaders, scientists and representatives of major companies gather to discuss efforts to promote the marine environment. Watch FRANCE 24's live coverage.

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EU threatens sanctions on Russia’s financial, energy sectors in event of Ukraine invasion

EU sanctions would target Russia’s financial and energy sectors if Moscow opts to invade Ukraine, EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Friday. The UK, US and Estonia also urged their nationals to leave Ukraine as Russia prepared to hold fresh military exercises near the two countries’ border and…

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Explainer: How does France's two-round presidential election work?

French voters will go to the polls to elect a new president – or re-elect incumbent centrist Emmanuel Macron – in two Sunday rounds on April 10 and 24. How does the two-round system work, how are campaigns financed and what restrictions are placed on media coverage? FRANCE 24 takes…

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Kommetdieding: The 'people's horse' of South Africa wins big

We report on how Burkinabé refugeees who have fled jihadist violence have been trying to start new lives in Ivory Coast. Also, the "people's horse" Kommetdieding streaks to victory at the 2022 Cape Town Met. And Salima Mukansanga, the first woman referee to take charge at the Africa Cup of…

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For France’s ‘minor’ candidates, Élysée Palace run is a race against time

French presidential candidates must collect 500 signatures, known as parrainages, from elected officials in order to run for the Élysée Palace – a hurdle that is hard to overcome for lesser-known candidates. Three of them, Hélène Thouy, Anasse Kazib and Georges Kuzmanovic, tell FRANCE 24 about their difficulties.

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Locals in Maldives battle to preserve coral reefs

The One Ocean Summit opens this Wednesday in the French port city of Brest. Seas and oceans cover around 70 percent of the surface of our planet, but continue to face an onslaught of problems, from pollution to rising temperatures. In the Maldives, coral reefs are dying because of climate…

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'Tefal campaign': Pandemic, prudent president keep French election race on the backburner

A presidential campaign is a fount of coined phrases. Be they expressions finessed for maximum impact by a candidate's team or deployed spontaneously on the trail, evocative terms bring texture to an election race and come to define a campaign – for a news cycle or forever in the history…

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‘We want to be champions!’ Academy trains Cameroon’s next generation of women footballers

As the Africa Cup of Nations draws to a close with Senegal meeting Egypt in the final on Sunday, FRANCE 24 reports from the Rails Football Academy for girls in the Cameroonian capital Yaounde, where most of the football has taken place. The young footballers dream of glory – but…

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Israel wants to maintain an ‘unsustainable’ status quo, Palestinian PM Shtayyeh says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh said that African countries have said "loud and clear" that Israel won’t be an observer state at the African Union. He added that Arab-Israeli normalization is “a violation of Arab League decisions and resolutions”, and said that US President…

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‘NATO will not get involved militarily in Ukraine’, says alliance’s deputy chief

With concern still high over a potential war between Russia and Ukraine, NATO's deputy secretary general spoke to FRANCE 24. Mircea Geoana told our Europe editor Catherine Nicholson: "NATO will not get involved militarily in Ukraine – we support Ukraine in many other ways, individual allies support Ukraine. And in…

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'Priority is de-escalation through diplomacy': EU Justice Commissioner on Ukraine crisis

"Everything is on the table" regarding new EU sanctions on Russia - but "de-escalation through diplomacy" remains the bloc's priority in the Ukraine crisis. So says EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders in an in-depth interview with FRANCE 24's Europe Editor Catherine Nicholson. The former Belgian foreign minister said the European…

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Searching for new plant species in Senegal

According to the latest estimates, 10 to 20 percent of the world's flora is still unknown to mankind. Botanists are scouring the world in a bid to find new plants and deepen our understanding of the planet's ecosystems. In the far east of Senegal, one group of Senegalese and French…

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Haute couture, summer 2022: High fashion returns to Paris catwalks

January's summer 2022 Couture Fashion Week showcased the latest sartorial offerings from 17 labels, just over half the number included in the official calendar due to ongoing Covid restrictions. Dior's Maria-Grazia Chiuri offered an ode to embroidery at Paris's Rodin museum, Jean Paul Gaultier handed the reigns of his empire…

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Drop in Facebook user numbers wipes $200 billion off parent company's value

The number of daily users of Facebook has fallen for the first time in the social network's 18-year history. The news sent shares in the platform's parent company Meta plunging by more then 20 percent in after-hours trading on Wall Street – a slump which wipes around $200 billion off…

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First AFCON female referee Salima Mukansanga on making football history

Salima Mukansanga, 33, became the first female referee to officiate a game at the Africa Cup of Nations when she oversaw the Zimbabwe-Guinea tie in this year's group stage. She sat down with FRANCE 24's James Vasina to tell us more about her journey and what her experience means for…

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Explainer: Why are 500 signatures required to run for president of France?

As France's presidential election approaches, some aspiring candidates say they are still striving to collect the 500 signatures from elected officials required to join the ballot for the first round on April 10. Many an Élysée Palace dream has been dashed when hopefuls have fallen short of that magic number.…

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