#conflict - Trump promises to bring lasting peace to Middle East: how? • FRANCE 24 English

8 November 2024

The world is processing what Donald Trump's victory will mean abroad. Both supporters and critics of the president-elect have said his return to power will fundamentally change America's place in world affairs and security matters, especially as the wars in Ukraine and in the Middle East drag on.

For more analysis, FRANCE 24’s Erin Ogunkeye is joined by Karim-Emile BITAR, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for International and Strategic Relations.

#MiddleEast #war #Middle East

#EU - Hungary's Orbán predicts Trump's administration will end US support for Ukraine • FRANCE 24

8 November 2024

Ukraine has already lost the war it is fighting against Russia's invasion, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday, adding that he believes Donald Trump will end U.S. support for Kyiv.

Analysis by Philip Turle, FRANCE 24 International Affairs Editor.

#Orban #Trump #Ukraine

#PutinPeaceOffer #TrumpUkraineMediation #ZelenskyResponse #RussiaUkraineConflict #InternationalRelations

#F1 - Is the 2024 F1 drivers' title fight done and dusted: The Inside Line

8 November 2024

Red Bull top gun Max Verstappen will go into 2024’s final three events, a triple-header, with his fourth-straight World Championship all but assured, given his 62-point lead in the drivers’ standings… … over title rival McLaren’s Lando Norris, with just 86 points left to score - divided across three race wins and fastest lap bonus points - along with 2024’s final Sprint in Qatar, with eight for the win.

Watch the video, and tell us what you think in the comments…

#F1 #Formula1 #News

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#usa #investment #finance - Stock markets rally after Trump win: ABC News

7 November 2024

Wall Street rallied to a new record after the election results and the markets could get another boost on Thursday afternoon from the Federal Reserve.

#F1 #BrazilGP - "ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN" | The Vowles Verdict | São Paulo GP | Williams Racing

7 November 2024

Hear from James as he summaries the São Paulo GP in the latest The Vowles Verdict, presented by Kraken.

#WeAreWilliams #F1 #Formula1

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#F1 - Bringing Formula 1 BACK to South Africa! Oracle Red Bull Racing

7 November 2024

History in the making! After 30 years since it last hosted a Grand Prix, the Kyalami circuit in South Africa is alive with the sound of Formula 1 cars, featuring David Coulthard at the wheel of Oracle Red Bull Racing's RB7.

#formula1 #africa

VIA: [PLANET F1: https://www.planetf1.com/.../south-africa-ready-host-f1...]

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#Ukraine - US election: Could Donald Trump's victory cost Ukraine the war • FRANCE 24 English

7 November 2024

Donald Trump said that he would put an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine “within 24 hours,” an assertion welcomed by the Kremlin, which currently holds an advantage on the battlefield as well as roughly 20% of Ukrainian territory. "The mood ranges basically in the mainstream from 'no need to panic' to 'we needed to panic anyway" reports FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kyiv, Gulliver Cragg.

#Harris #Trump #USA

USA #elections - 'A large part of it comes down to the economy': Unpacking Donald Trump's triumph • FRANCE 24

7 November 2024

US domestic and foreign policy specialist Laurie Dundon breaks down the "death by a thousand cuts" that ended Democrat Kamala Harris's dreams of beating Donald Trump.

Saudi Arabia - Plans $100 Billion AI Project to Rival UAE Technology Hub: Bloomberg Television

7 November 2024

Saudi Arabia is planning a new artificial intelligence project with backing of as much as $100 billion as it seeks to develop a technological hub to rival the neighboring United Arab Emirates, people familiar with the matter said. Bloomberg's Christine Burke reports.

#F1 - Will Mercedes return as a stronger force in 2025? The Inside Line

7 November 2024

Mercedes is preparing for 2024’s final three races not to fight for progress in the constructors’ standings, but to maximise learnings into next season, so that it can hit the ground running in Australia. The Silver Arrows are locked into fourth in the constructors’, which will be its lowest finishing position since 2012, with Red Bull out of reach in third, 162 points the difference following Brazil.

Watch the video, and tell us what you think in the comments…

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#usa - How US networks reacted to Donald Trump's election victory: Guardian News

6 November 2024

American anchors had mixed reactions as they announced Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressub Fox News praised the president-elect's campaign, while other networks focused on his criminal convictions and involvement in the January 6 riots. Trump becomes the first convicted criminal to win the White House. At 78, he is also the oldest person ever elected to the office Donald Trump elected US president in stunning political resurrection ► https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2... US election 2024 live: Donald Trump defeats Kamala Harris to win historic second term as president ► https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/l... US election 2024 results live: Donald Trump wins presidency, defeating Kamala Harris ► https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/n...

#F1 - LATEST F1 NEWS | Brazil penalties, Kyalami, Kevin Magnussen, Kimi Antonelli, Sauber, and more. The Inside Line

6 November 2024

• Brazil front row penalised
• Mercedes gets tyre fine
• Kyalami prep for FIA Grade 1
• Magnussen open for Sauber
• Merc rated Antonelli FP1
• FIA hands down hefty fines
• Sauber makes structural changes
• Haas is new Force India?
• Alonso breaks F1 mould
• ROC adds more talent

Watch the video, and tell us what you think in the comments…

#f1 #f1news #landonorris 

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#usa #live - LIVE: Election Day 2024: ABC News Live coverage

Started streaming 20 minutes ago 5 November 2024

#news #election2024 #election #politics

#F1 - Does Lando Norris lack KILLER instinct? 🔪 Martin Brundle reacts to the Sao Paulo Grand Prix: Sky Sports F1

4 November 2024

Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle reacts to a chaotic Sao Paulo Grand Prix, which saw Red Bull's Max Verstappen win from 17th on the grid despite his title rival, McLaren's Lando Norris starting on pole position. #f1 #f1news #landonorris 

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#F1 - VERSTAPPEN MASTERCLASS: 2024 #BrazilGP Wrap: The Inside Line

5 November 2024

São Paulo’s Interlagos circuit is famous for producing thrilling racing, with no shortage of Brazilian blockbusters over the years. But 2024’s edition was next level, with Red Bull’s top gun Max Verstappen delivering the ultimate fightback drive in torrential conditions - in which he took his first win since Spain from 17th on the grid.

Watch the video, and tell us what you think in the comments…

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#Spain #floods #naturaldisaster - Spain dreads more flood deaths as search for victims continues • FRANCE 24 English

5 November 2024

Thousands of rescuers pumped water from submerged buildings, churned through muddy streets and cleared debris on Monday as Spain braced for more deaths from its worst floods in decades.

The toll stands at 217 dead and could spike in the coming days as an unknown number of people remain missing. Around 17,000 soldiers, police officers, civil guards and firefighters spent a sixth day distributing aid, repairing infrastructure and searching for bodies using heavy machinery, drones and sniffer dogs.

#Spain #floods #naturaldisaster

#usa #elections - What voters, analysts and politicians are saying hours before Election Day: CNN

5 Hours ago

Catch up on CNN’s coverage of the final hours before the 2024 election:

#cnn #News

#moldova - Pro-Western President wins second term in Moldova despite Russian meddling accusations | DW News

4 November 2024

Moldova's pro-Western president Maia Sandu has won a second term in office in a closely watched presidential election runoff. With nearly all of the ballots counted, Sandu is ahead with some 55% of the vote, compared to rival Alexandr Stoianoglo's 45%. The vote has been overshadowed by EU allegations of Russian meddling, which Moscow denies.

Stoianoglo had promised closer ties with Moscow.

#moldova #elections #western