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Benin jails 30 people with links to thwarted coup attempt, legal sources say

Benin on Tuesday jailed around 30 people, most of whom were soldiers, linked to an attempt to oust President Patrice Talon, legal sources said. The attempted coup was defeated by loyalist army forces with the help of the Nigerian air force and French special forces.

PSG must pay Mbappé 60.9 million euros, French labour court rules

A Paris labour court on Tuesday ordered Paris St Germain football club to pay former player Kylian Mbappé 60 million euros ($70.6 million) in unpaid salary and bonuses, bringing a partial end to one of the most acrimonious disputes in French football.

French court jails DR Congo ex-rebel leader Lumbala for 30 years over crimes against humanity

A French court handed ex-rebel leader Roger Lumbala a 30-year jail term on December 15 over complicity in crimes against humanity during the Second Congo War in what activists hailed a "historic" verdict. He was found guilty of being the mastermind of atrocities including rape and torture in the country from 2002 to 2003. according to rights groups, the verdict is the first such conviction by a national court under the principle of universal jurisdiction.

US police releases new video of suspected Brown University shooter as manhunt continues

Police in the United States have released a new video of the suspect in the shooting of December 13 at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Two students were killed and seven injured in the shooting, which took place during exams. There have been more than 390 mass shootings in the United States in 2025, resulting in more than 400 deaths.

Australian authorities defend Bondi Beach response as country mourns

A father and son were driven by "Islamic State ideology" when they fired on crowds at Bondi Beach in one of Australia's deadliest mass shootings, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on December 16. As they investigate, authorities are also facing mounting questions over whether they could have acted earlier to foil the attack. FRANCE 24's Irris Makler has more details on the matter, from Sydney.

Hollywood and beyond pay tribute to Rob and Michele Reiner following murder

Following the murder of studio director Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Reiner on December 14, tribute has been pouring in from actors, directors and politicians, all expressing their shock and sympathy. In the meantime, US President Donald Trump came under fire from his own party after his suggested without proof that the director had brought on his own murder by criticising Trump.

Ford to take $19.5 billion writedown as it scraps flagship EVs

Ford is abandoning top EV models like the F-150 Lightning as weak demand and hostile policies from the Trump administration weigh on sales. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: the EU prepares to water down its own upcoming ban on sales of new internal combustion vehicles, while France tries to support its own EV battery sector.

Shipping is one of the world's dirtiest industries. Could sailing cargo ships be the answer?

International shipping accounts for 3 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. But a new path is emerging: starting in 2026, sailing cargo ships will set off from France to the United States, some flying the French flag. The big question is whether this innovation can succeed in convincing industry giants. Our France 2 colleagues report.

Civilians flee DR Congo for Rwanda following new M23 offensive

At least 200,000 people have been displaced following a new offensive by the M23 in eastern DR Congo early December. One thousand found refuge in Rwanda. The neighbouring country is also accused of backing the rebel group. FRANCE 24's correspondent in the region, Juliette Montilly, spoke to some of them.

Medetomidine: New drug causing extreme withdrawal crisis spreads in US

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, December 16: French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Marseille to discuss the fight against drugs, one month after the murder of Mehdi Kessaci, the brother of a well-known anti-drug crime activist. Staying on the topic, a deadly new drug is spreading in Philadelphia. Also: polar bears are mutating to adapt to climate change. Finally, French burglars take a coffee break in the middle of their robbery. Plus, The New York Times shares "The 52 Best Breakup Lines".

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