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In Andorra and Liechtenstein, abortion is still banned. In Monaco, it is illegal to perform an abortion. San Marino is an exception: in 2022 abortion was finally legalised. From the seaside principality of Monaco to the hilly enclave of San Marino, ENTR set out to meet those who fought sometimes insurmountable battles in the smallest of countries to break one of the biggest taboos.

Five years after Brexit, the United Kingdom and the European Union have struck a deal on the status of Gibraltar that will ease the cross-border movement of people and goods. The tiny British territory bordering Spain had been one of the final sticking points of the post-Brexit negotiations. Plus, US President Donald Trump claims a "deal with China is done" following high-level trade talks in London, but uncertainty remains over just how much Beijing is willing to give up its leverage on rare earth supplies. 

Tech billionaire Elon Musk left his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on May 30 after leading a controversial effort to downsize the federal workforce and slash spending. Although Musk initially claimed he would remain “a friend and adviser” to the president, he slammed his new tax-cut and spending bill and later accused him of being named in the government files on Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and paedophile.

After three months of a complete blockade, Israel began permitting limited humanitarian aid into Gaza last month, but relief workers continue to warn of an impending famine as conditions remain dire. In a glimmer of hope, a ship carrying life-saving supplies is currently en route to the besieged territory. On Thursday, that same vessel, the Madleen, diverted briefly from its mission to rescue four migrants who had leapt into the sea from another boat in a desperate attempt to avoid capture by Libyan authorities. Matthew-Mary Caruchet reports.

More than 200 Palestinian journalists have been killed by the Israeli army in Gaza. Their colleagues across the Palestinian territories aim to honour them by providing information, whatever the cost. In the occupied West Bank, the Israeli army has recently ramped up raids on Palestinian property, with the presence of journalists not welcome. FRANCE 24's Amira Souilem and Mohammad Abed went to meet Palestinian journalists in the West Bank to better understand the risks they face on a daily basis. While filming this report, their vehicle, which was clearly marked "Press", was forced to reverse when Israeli troops opened fire in their vicinity.

Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu died on Thursday at the age of 68, six months after an attempted return to politics was thwarted by a court ruling that he could not run for office again. Lungu was the sixth president of the Southern African nation and held office from 2015 to 2021, when he lost an election to long-time opposition leader and current President Hakainde Hichilema.

The grandmother of two children with French nationality killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza has filed a legal complaint in Paris, accusing Israel of "genocide" and "murder", her lawyer said Friday.

The US capital will host the biannual World Pride celebration this weekend. The festivities, which should be a cause for joy and community is taking place against a backdrop of US President Donald Trump’s campaign against the LGBTQ community. Simon Moritz has more.

A Frenchman was remanded in custody on Thursday over the racist killing of his Tunisian neighbour, in what prosecutors say is the first time a far-right attack has been classed as terrorism. Saturday's shooting in the town of Puget-sur-Argens in southern France sparked fresh concerns about rising racism in France, which is home to the largest Muslim community in the European Union. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza welcomes Jean Beaman, Researcher, Author and Associate Professor of Sociology, specialising in Black, Race, and Ethnic Studies, International Migration Studies at the Graduate Center of The City University of New York (CUNY).

In a rare public admission, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged that Israel is working with armed Palestinian clans inside Gaza as part of its strategy to combat Hamas. This marks the first time the government has openly confirmed such collaboration, which has sparked controversy and confusion on the ground. While Israeli officials frame the move as a tactical alliance, many Palestinians and aid workers allege that some of these clans have been involved in criminal activity, including attacks and the theft of humanitarian aid. In response, several clans have issued public statements denying any cooperation with Israel and condemning acts of looting, further muddying the already complex dynamics in the war-torn enclave. Yinka Oyetade reports.

Tensions between US President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk have hit a breaking point, signaling the end of the bromance between the world’s most powerful leader and its richest man. France 24 International Affairs journalist Oliver Farry explains.

Israel has launched multiple airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, claiming to target Hezbollah's drone manufacturing facilities. This marks the fourth attack on the Lebanese capital since the ceasefire with Hezbollah in November. Charlotte Lam.

Money is the leading cause of divorce, and it seems to have played a role in the unraveling of the bromance between two billionaires in Washington. Elon Musk accused the president of ingratitude, claiming he was responsible for winning him the US election. In response, Trump called Musk crazy and threatened to revoke his federal contracts. France 24 correspondent in Washington, Fraser Jackson, reports.

What have learned? What have we enacted in the six years since Christchurch and the far-right fanatic who livestreamed his own mass shooting in a New Zealand mosque?

Pilgrims were performing the last major ritual of the hajj -- the "stoning of the devil" -- on Friday, as Muslims around the globe celebrated the beginning of the Eid al-Adha holiday.

The vicious public row between US President Donald Trump and his billionaire backer Elon Musk has worsened after Musk publicly accused Trump on Thursday of being named in government files related to the crimes of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The South African-born tech tycoon offered no evidence to support his claim.

Despite a match full of twists and turns and a spirited comeback right up to the final minutes, France conceded another semi-final defeat to Spain. Lamine Yamal distinguished himself once again with two goals. 

Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles at the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, killing at least four people and wounding 20 more, Ukrainian authorities said Friday. The Kremlin had earlier this week threatened to retaliate for a Ukrainian operation that destroyed some of Russia's strategic bomber aircraft.

Former Bolivian President Evo Morales was accused of "terrorism" on Thursday for allegedly telling his supporters to obstruct the flow of supplies entering La Paz as Morales seeks to circumvent a ban on running for a fourth term amid harsh criticism of current leader Luis Arce.

Japan on Friday aborted its mission to achieve its first soft landing on the Moon after losing contact with its spacecraft, dashing Tokyo-based firm ispace's chances of becoming the third private company to accomplish the feat.

Aryna Sabalenka's ruthless third set ended Iga Swiatek's hopes of a French Open repeat on Thursday, setting up a final matchup against American Coco Gauff, who outclassed France's Lois Boisson after a stunning tournament run.

Thursday, as the tech magnate published a flurry of posts deriding Trump for his "ingratitude" towards Musk for his role in getting Trump back into office. Musk's shocking split from Trump, just a week after receiving a key in appreciation of his controversial actions as head of the Department of Government Efficiency, led to Trump threatening to cancel the government contracts and subsidies for Musk's companies.

Governments of countries subject to US President Donald Trump's travel ban on Thursday challenged the controversial decision, calling it a "misunderstanding." Trump called the decision to suspend travel visas a national security issue, saying some targeted countries, including Somalia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, of harboring terrorists, while accusing citizens of others of overstaying their visas.

In his first visit to the White House as German Chancellor on Thursday, Friedrich Merz pushed US President Donald Trump to apply "more pressure" on Russia to engage in ceasefire talks over its invasion of Ukraine. Trump likened the warring countries to "two young children fighting like crazy" who need to "fight for a while" before seriously contemplating peace talks.

FC Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal scored two goals as Spain eliminated France in the Nations League semi-finals despite a late burst by Les Bleus, setting up a final clash between the European Champions and Portugal.