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Comic book copy introducing Superman sells for $15 million

A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million. The private deal for “Action Comics No. 1” was announced Friday. It ...

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Musk's Grok under fire for generating sexualized images

European officials and tech campaigners on Friday slammed Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok after its controversial image creation feature was restricted to paying subscribers, saying the change failed to address concerns about sexualized deep...

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U.S. immigration agency under scrutiny after shooting

The snow-lined street in the midwestern city of Minneapolis where Renee Nicole Good was gunned down by an immigration agent Wednesday lies less than a mile from the site of another slaying that shook Americans.

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Japan's iconic digital pet Tamagotchi turns 30

It's been about 30 years since the Tamagotchi became the must-have toy for children around the globe. Now, three decades on, the humble Tamagotchi is inspiring a new generation of electronic pets.

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Trump admin. withdraws from dozens of international organizations

The Trump administration is pulling the U.S. out of dozens of international organizations, including key UN agencies and the treaty underpinning global climate talks, marking a deepening retreat from multilateral cooperation.

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Macron says France to vote against EU-Mercosur deal

President Emmanuel Macron says France will vote against the European Union's trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur, after farmers rolled into Paris on tractors in a show of anger against the pact.

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Protests over EU-Mercosur deal: French farmers bring tractors to Paris

FMM - F24 Video Clips Jan 8th 2026, 12:13 pm (03:51) Protesting French farmers entered ⁠the centre of Paris and reached the Eiffel Tower ‍on Thursday with more heading to the French capital amid anger over a free trade agreement betwe...

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Colombian President Petro defends national security amid U.S. threats

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had invited Colombian President Gustavo Petro to the White House following what was described as a cordial phone conversation. Petro, who had strongly condemned the US operation targeting Nicolás Madur...

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UK helped U.S. military to seize sentenced oil tanker on way to Russia

Washington says it has intercepted two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in the Atlantic as part of President Trump’s hardline effort to control oil movements across the Americas, claiming the vessels were part of a so-called shadow fleet use...

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Kherson lives under anti-drone nets and in fear of Russian attacks

With talks around Ukraine's security ongoing in Paris, Russian attacks in Ukraine continue. In the city of Kherson, close to the border with Russia, Ukrainians are constantly under threat of drone attacks.

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U.S. cuts number of recommended vaccine for children

The U.S. has dropped federal guidance recommending several vaccines for all children, effective immediately. The move is one of several vaccine changes made by the Trump administration under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who ha...

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Who is Trump administration architect Stephen Miller?

Deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller is part of Trump's inner circle, oversees a staff of forty people and is the homeland security advisor. He has long pushed hard-right domestic policies such as mass deportations and more re...

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Saint-Tropez bids adieu to cinema icon Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot's funeral was held on January 7 with a private service and a public homage in Saint-Tropez, the French Riviera resort where she lived for more than half a century after retiring from movie stardom at the height of her fame.

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EU offers extra funds to farmers in hope to close Mercosur deal

The EU offered extra funds to farmers protesting against the Mercosur trade deal, which the organisation hopes to sign on January 12. But the offer hasn't satisfied French farmers, who have been protesting for several weeks, and have man...

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Ukraine allies agree on security guarantees in case of a ceasefire

In Paris, Kyiv’s allies said they would provide security guarantees as part of a deal to end Russia’s invasion, and that apparently includes assurances from the U.S.

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Aleppo schools remain closed following deadly clashes

In Aleppo, at least nine people were killed in clashes between government forces and Kurdish SDF forces on January 6. A defence ministry statement blamed the SDF for the civilian casualties, while the SDF accused the government of indisc...

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Death toll rises as Iran's security forces clash with protesters

In Iran, protests that broke out on December 28th over the soaring cost of living look set to continue. Security forces fired tear gas at demonstrators in Tehran's Grand Bazaar on January 6: without giving numbers, Iran's IRNA news agenc...

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Iran's rial reaches new low amid protests and economic crisis

Protests around Iran over its economy have continued on January 6, with demonstrators holding a sit-in at Tehran's Grand Bazaar, later dispersed by security forces. It all comes down to a currency in seeming freefall and hitting new lows...

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Why does Donald Trump want to take over Greenland?

Denmark and Greenland are seeking a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island, a self-governing Danish territory.

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Tunisian activists fight for communities for access to water

Tunisian communities are increasingly frustrated that access to drinking water is still not a given, particularly for rural communities. Hundreds of thousands of people are thought not to be connected to distribution networks at all. To ...

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UK bans junk food ads to fight childhood obesity

In an effort to combat childhood obesity, the United Kingdom has banned daytime TV and online ads that promote junk food. The health ministry says this could recede by 20,000 the number of children living with obesity.

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Exiled Maduro opponent lacks Trump support to lead in Venezuela

Venezuela's popular opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado has vowed to return to her country. Many see Machado as having had the greatest popular legitimacy to lead Venezuela, but U.S. President Donald Trump...

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Who are the key figures in Maduro's trial?

Top trial lawyer, Barry Pollack, is going to be defending Nicolas Maduro as his legal case advances, He'll be going up before 92-year-old Judge Alvin Hellerstein. Maduro has pleaded not guilty to narcotics charges, at an initial arraignm...

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Maduro pleads 'not guilty' in U.S. drug trafficking case

Nicolas Maduro appeared in a US courtroom on January 5, 2026. He pleaded "Not Guilty" to drug trafficking and other charges, insisting he is still Venezuela's president. Maduro's kidnapping is being justified by the Trump administration ...

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Venezuelans wait to see what happens after Maduro capture by U.S.

After the U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Venezuelans are waiting to see what happens next. At the border with neighbouring Colombia, FRANCE 24's team spoke with them to see how the...

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Final pilgrims cross Holy Door as Vatican claims Jubilee success

Pope Leo XIV closed the final "Holy Door" in St Peter's Basilica in Rome on January 6, the day of Epiphany, signalling the end of the 2025 Jubilee year that drew millions of pilgrims to the city. This jubilee was also unique: the last ti...

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Worries that Venezuela crisis could shift U.S. focus away from Ukraine

Ukraine’s allies are meeting on January 6 in Paris for key talks that could help determine the country’s security after a potential ceasefire with Russia. But there are concerns that the Trump administration is shifting its focus to Vene...

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Capture of Maduro by U.S. means Russia, Iran and China lose key ally

Nicolas Maduro's allies have been particularly vocal in their condemnation of the US' capture of the deposed Venezuelan leader. Among them are Russia, Iran and China. US control of oil reserves in Venezuela would mean the United States c...

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Is Venezuela really a primary drug trafficker to the U.S.?

Venezuela has been in Washington's crosshairs for months, with the Trump administration accusing its leader, Nicolas Maduro, of flooding the United States with drugs. So, is the South American country really a primary drug trafficker to ...

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Power outages continue in Venezuela

Venezuela's acting president has invited the U.S. government to collaborate on an agenda of cooperation. The move comes after Nicolas Maduro and his wife were kidnapped from Caracas in a raid over the weekend, to face narco-terrorism cha...

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