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Media organizations have dedicated sections on their websites or TV channels for world news, and there are also dedicated news websites and services that focus exclusively on world news coverage. Here is the top news from Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, China, Europe, United States, Middle East, Russia.

Hopes rise for end to Hollywood writers’ strike as talks extend

LOS ANGELES - Hollywood writers and studios met for a third consecutive day of high-level talks Friday, raising the industry's hopes that an end to the costly 144-day Writers Guild of America strike could finally be near. Thousands of film and t..

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Sudan war: Army chief Burhan claims he’s ready for peace talks

AFP via Getty ImagesBy James LandaleBBC diplomatic correspondent, New YorkThe head of Sudan's army has told the BBC he is willing to talk to the commander of rebel forces whom he is battling for control of the country. Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burha..

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Morocco earthquake: Sisters’ nightmares and a plea for lipstick

By Sally NabilBBC Arabic, High Atlas Mountains, MoroccoClinging to her dream of becoming a dentist, 12-year-old Malak is desperate for her life to return to normal after the devastating earthquake that struck Morocco two weeks ago. "I want to get ou..

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Writing about Doctor Jean-Jacques Muyembe to inspire next generations

Back to homepage / Shows / Eye on Africa Issued on: 22/09/2023 - 22:32 13:16 Eye on Africa © france24 He's an inspiration for many scientists. And now a book has been released about Professor Jean-Jacques Muyembe, known for his work on..

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President of Namibia, Hage Geingob

Back to homepage / Shows / Across Africa Issued on: 22/09/2023 - 22:11 12:52 Across Africa © france24 This week in Across Africa, Georja Calvin-Smith speaks to Namibian President Hage Geingob ahead of his arrival in New York for the UN Gene..

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One dead, 15 injured in strike on Ukraine’s Kremenchuk: official

KYIV, UKRAINE - One person was killed and 15 injured on Friday following a Russian missile strike on the central Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk, authorities said. "Fifteen are known to have been injured, one of them is a child," said Dmytro Lunin, the ..

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Central African Republic ex-leader Bozizé handed life sentence for conspiracy, rebellion

Exiled former Central African Republic president François Bozizé, who became a rebel leader, has been sentenced in absentia to forced labour for life for conspiracy and rebellion, authorities said Friday. Issued on: 22/09/2023 - 14:02 1 min Bo..

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France crush Namibia 96-0 at Rugby World Cup

France: (54) 96Tries: Penaud 3, Danty 2, Ollivon 2, Flament, Dupont, Bielle-Biarry 2, Couilloud, Jaminet, Penalty Con: Ramos 12Namibia (0) 0France are on the brink of reaching the World Cup quarter-finals after claiming their biggest-ever win with a ..

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South Africa: ‘Cannabis muffins’ given to 90 schoolchildren

George Mukhari HospitalBy Gabriela Pomeroy & Nomsa MasekoBBC News, London & JohannesburgAround ninety primary schoolchildren in South Africa were sent to hospital after eating muffins thought to be laced with cannabis. Officials said the pupils bough..

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South Africa to clear Covid lockdown criminal records

AFPBy Nomsa MasekoBBC News, JohannesburgSouth Africa's parliament has passed a bill which would expunge criminal records for those convicted of breaching Covid-19 lockdown laws. South Africa had some of the world's toughest restrictions, wh..

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Top EU diplomat voices solidarity with ‘hostage’ French envoy in Niger

The European Union's top diplomat on Monday voiced solidarity with France's ambassador to Niger, who has faced intense pressure after refusing expulsion orders from military leaders Issued on: 19/09/2023 - 02:32 1 min After sacking t..

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Canada expels Indian diplomat amid probe into exiled Sikh leader’s murder

Canada on Monday accused India's government of involvement in the killing of a Canadian Sikh leader near Vancouver last June, and expelled New Delhi's intelligence chief in Ottawa in retaliation. Issued on: 18/09/2023 - 22:28 2 min T..

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