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North Korea's Kim purges vice premier, slams ‘incompetent’ officials

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un abruptly sacked a vice premier and lashed out at “incompetent” officials in a rare public rebuke, state media reported Tuesday. The move came as Kim opened a major industrial complex, underscoring growing pressure on officials to deliver economic gains under heavy international sanctions.

Islamic State group claims deadly blast at Chinese restaurant in Kabul

A blast ripped through a Chinese restaurant in central Kabul on Monday, killing at least seven people and wounding more than a dozen others, officials said, in an attack later claimed by the Islamic State group and reported to have targeted Chinese nationals.

EU leaders take stage in Davos as Trump dangles tariff threats over Greenland

European leaders step into the spotlight at Davos on Tuesday, hoping to steady fraying transatlantic ties before Donald Trump arrives with fresh tariff threats aimed at the EU over Greenland. The US president is set to dominate the World Economic Forum this week, as Washington’s hard-edged agenda rattles allies and forces Europe to weigh its response.

Congolese army 'retakes strategic city of Uvira' after M23 withdrawal

The Congolese army said Monday it had regained control of the strategic eastern city of Uvira after Rwanda-backed M23 fighters withdrew, following days of shifting troop movements. The pullout ends weeks of rebel presence in the lakeside city near the Burundi border, seized during an M23 offensive in South Kivu province.

Trump administration 'clearly within its rights' to seek federal law enforced, expert says

The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers in Alaska to ⁠prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota, the site of large protests against the government's deportation drive, according to reports. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Ilan Wurman, Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota, explains that, from a legal perspective, the Trump administration is 'clearly within its rights' to seek to have the federal law enforced.

French prime minister to push 2026 budget through parliament without vote

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced he will invoke Article 49.3 of the Constitution to pass the 2026 budget bill into law without parliamentary approval. He admitted that resorting to this tool represented a 'partial failure' as he had promised not to do so. But after a host of concessions the government has made, he is betting he now has enough political support, notably from the Socialists, to survive even if no-confidence motions were filed.

Senegal awaits return of AFCON champions

In tonight's edition, Senegal eagerly awaited the return of its champions on Monday, with the population given a national holiday after the country's AFCON win over Morocco. Also, the Congolese army says it has regained control of the city of Uvira following the withdrawal of the M23 armed group. And heavy rains have flooded South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, overwhelming rivers and infrastructure.

Hackers target Iran state TV's satellite transmission to broadcast exiled crown prince

Hackers disrupted Iranian state television satellite transmissions to air footage supporting the country's exiled crown prince and calling on security forces to not “point your weapons at the people,” online video showed early Monday, the latest disruption to follow nationwide protests in the country. FRANCE 24's Jennie Shin reports.

A 'joyful' designer who worked on 'elevating the beauty of women': Valentino dead at 93

Speaking on FRANCE 24, fashion journalist Dana Thomas pays tribute to the legendary Valentino, a 'joyful and joyous' fashion designer who worked on 'elevating the beauty of women'. Valentino Garavani passed away on Monday aged 93 at his home in Rome.

Iran protests: What we know about the varying death tolls

What is the death toll from the protests in Iran? Since the demonstrations broke out against the theocratic regime late December, the number reported has continued to rise...though it has been harder than ever to verify an exact count with an internet blackout in the country hindering communications. As of 19 January, two main rights groups confirmed nearly 4000 deaths, though the figure is likely a significate underestimate. Vedika Bahl goes through what we know in Truth or Fake.

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