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President Donald Trump has resurrected a hallmark policy of his first term, announcing that citizens of 12 countries would be banned from visiting the United States and those from seven others would face restrictions.

Two Greenpeace activists who removed French President Emmanuel Macron's waxwork from a Paris museum to stage anti-Russia protests were on Thursday charged with aggravated theft, their lawyer said.

Brazil's top court on Monday began hearing key witnesses in the trial of ex-far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, accused of plotting a coup to overturn his 2022 election loss. Conviction could mean decades in jail. Over 80 witnesses, including military and ex-officials, will testify in the initial two-week phase. 

US President Donald Trump on Monday signed the Take It Down Act, imposing penalties for online sexual exploitation. First lady Melania Trump, who championed the bill, also signed it despite apparent reluctance. The measure passed Congress with bipartisan support.

Less than three weeks after his release from immigration detention, Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi, 34, graduated from Columbia University on Monday, a milestone the Trump administration had sought to block. Wearing a keffiyeh, he acknowledged cheers before joining a vigil for classmate Mahmoud Khalil, still in federal custody.

We speak to Natasha Lindstaedt, Deputy Dean and Professor in the Department of Government at the University of Essex, about the war in Ukraine and the negotiations for a ceasefire. She says that Trump and Putin 'have really built a friendship and that's made it difficult for Trump' to push hard for a ceasefire.

Emmanuel Macron announced a record 20 billion euros worth of new investments at the 8th edition of his flagship "Choose France" investment summit on Monday. More than 200 business leaders attended the gathering.  Yuka Royer spoke with one of them, Anindya Bakrie, Chair of the Indonesia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, about how Indonesia is trying to navigate Donald Trump's global trade war and to expand its trade opportunities. 

We speak to Natasha Lindstaedt, Deputy Dean and Professor in the Department of Government at the University of Essex, about the war in Ukraine and the negotiations for a ceasefire. She says that Trump and Putin 'have really built a friendship and that's made it difficult for Trump' to push hard for a ceasefire.

The Israeli miitary on Monday said five UN trucks carrying humanitarian aid were allowed into Gaza via the KeremShalom crossing after nearly three months of Israel's blockade. UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher welcomed the move, but said it was a “drop in the ocean of what is urgently needed".

Users a sharing a series of viral videos on social media, claiming to show Chinese aircrafts dropping aid into Gaza, despite Israel’s aid blockade since March 2. We debunk these claims in this edition of Truth or Fake.

Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu attempted to reassure his cheering supporters who had gathered to show their support as he appeared in court on treason charges on Monday. His Chadema party accuses the ruling CCM of repression. It has governed the country since 1977 and now looks set to face little serious opposition in October's elections, as Chadema has been disqualified from the race. Several Kenyan politicians were deported while trying to attend Lissu's trial.

IFRC spokesperson Tommaso Della Longa speaks about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He says that the only way to solve the crisis is to halt hostilities and start a humanitarian operation at scale with aid entering from any way possible.

France's intelligence service on Monday denied allegations by Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of the Telegram messaging app, of meddling in Romania's presidential election. Durov was detained in Paris in 2024 and is under formal investigation by French authorities over illegal content on his popular service. 

The initial round of Poland’s presidential elections on May 18 highlighted the difficulty of deflecting disinformation and cyberattacks by domestic and foreign actors. The high-stakes elections will determine the future of Poland and Europe. 

One the eve of President Donald Trump's phone calls with Putin, Zelensky and NATO leaders, in an effort to halt the region's deadliest conflict since WWII, Russia carried out its largest drone attack of the war. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's François Picard welcomes Dr Samuel Ramani, Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute.

On today’s Arts24 from Cannes with Eve Jackson, we’re front row for the red carpet return of Spike Lee and Denzel Washington, back together for "Highest 2 Lowest"—a bold reimagining of Kurosawa’s "High and Low". It’s Lee’s fifth collaboration with Washington, who stars as a troubled New York music mogul opposite A$AP Rocky in his first major film role. Denzel Washington was even surprised with an honorary Palme d’Or, ahead of the premiere. 

The British government and the EU on Monday struck landmark deals on defence, fishing and food standards in the most substantial reset of relations since the acrimony sparked by Brexit. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the key points of the agreements. 

Britain and the European Union on Monday reached a landmark deal setting out closer ties on defence and trade, and launching a new chapter after the UK's acrimonious exit from the bloc five years ago. After months of negotiations and last-minute wrangling, the two sides notably agreed a defence deal which will mean more regular security talks. They also passed a fisheries agreement.

Pro-European Union centrist Nicusor Dan managed an upset in Romania’s presidential election, beating out a hard-right nationalist who had channeled people’s anger at the political establishment to surge in the polls. This is a relief for many Romanians voters, as FRANCE 24's Maria Gerth-Niculescu explains from Bucharest.

Donald Trump held a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, aiming to push for an end to the ongoing war sparked by Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The former U.S. president is hoping a direct personal appeal will persuade Putin to agree to a 30-day unconditional ceasefire with Kyiv. Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance says Ukraine talks are at 'an impasse'. FRANCE 24's international editor Philip Turle has more.

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, known for his hardline stance on immigration, was elected leader of the conservative Les Républicains on Sunday. Though the party holds limited influence in parliament and performed poorly in the 2022 presidential race, analysts see potential for a stronger showing in 2027, with Retailleau’s supporters already eyeing a presidential bid.

The Russian army is stepping up drone strikes in Ukraine and increasingly using Soviet-era glide bombs equipped with modern guidance systems. In Kharkiv, Ukrainian forces recovered an unexploded bomb, now under investigation. Officials say these weapons often target civilians. Here's a report from a France 2 team.

US government debt may come under more pressure this week after the credit ratings agency Moody’s stripped the US of its pristine triple-A rating. 

Japanese director Genki Kawamura brings the cult video game "Exit 8" to the big screen in a chilling psychological thriller. Premiering in Cannes’ Midnight Screenings section, the film follows a man trapped in a looping subway corridor, desperately searching for a way out. Adapted from a 2023 indie hit, it’s a tense, mind-bending ride already thrilling both gamers and film fans. 

Britain’s government said Monday it has struck new agreements with the European Union on boosting defense cooperation, easing food trade and border checks. Rewatch the joint press conference in London, featuring addresses by Keir Starmer, Antonio Costa, and Ursula von der Leyen.