A fake video claimed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was showing a stolen painting by artist Paul Cézanne in his office. The video was altered to include the stolen painting, but the original footage does not show it, and the BBC confirmed the news report is false.
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A doctored video circulated online showing Zelensky with a stolen Cézanne painting behind him.
The painting "Still Life with Cherries" was stolen from a museum in Italy in March 2026.
The fake video was made to look like a BBC News report but is not from BBC.
The original video of Zelensky was posted on his YouTube channel in January 2026.
Analysis confirmed the painting image was digitally added to the original video.
The BBC verified that the video and news report are fake.
The fake news was shared widely on the social platform X, getting hundreds of thousands of views.
Accusations linked Zelensky to organized crime based on this false video.
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A powerful tornado hit Enid, Oklahoma, on Thursday, causing significant damage and injuring at least 10 people. Videos of the tornado have been widely shared on social media.
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The tornado struck Enid, a city in Oklahoma.
The tornado was unusually strong for the area.
At least 10 people were reported injured due to the storm.
The event caused major destruction in the city.
Videos and images of the tornado have been shared widely online.
The tornado occurred on April 24, 2026.
Emergency services likely responded to the disaster, though specific details were not provided.
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Spain has followed its NATO duties despite reports that the US might suspend Spain from NATO because it opposes the war on Iran. Sanchez also called the conflict illegal.
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Spain opposes the war on Iran.
Reports say the US may suspend Spain from NATO over this opposition.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez rejects these reports.
Sanchez states Spain has met its NATO responsibilities.
He describes the conflict on Iran as illegal.
NATO is a military alliance of countries.
The US is a leading member of NATO.
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Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez refused to comment on a Pentagon email suggesting the U.S. might suspend Spain from NATO because Spain did not allow U.S. military use of its bases for the war against Iran. The email also mentioned reconsidering U.S. support for the UK's claim to the Falkland Islands.
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The Pentagon email was written by Elbridge Colby, a top U.S. defense policy adviser.
The email proposed punishing NATO members who do not support U.S. military actions, including possibly suspending Spain from NATO.
Spain did not allow U.S. forces to use its bases or airspace for the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
Spain’s Prime Minister said Spain collaborates with allies but follows international law.
France and the UK also denied U.S. forces free use of their territories for bombing in Iran.
NATO is primarily focused on defending its own territory and is not directly involved in the Iran conflict.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized NATO allies for not helping to keep the Strait of Hormuz open after Iran restricted shipping.
The Pentagon indicated it would provide President Trump with options to address NATO allies' lack of support.
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President Donald Trump is using an unusual style of diplomacy in recent talks about peace with Iran. Experts say that despite the unconventional approach, Trump will make the final decisions on any plan to end the conflict with Iran.
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The article discusses peace talks involving Iran.
President Trump is leading the diplomatic efforts.
His style is described as unconventional, meaning it is different from traditional methods.
The focus is on how Trump may influence the end of a potential or ongoing war with Iran.
Commentary comes from Douglas Heye, who speaks about Trump’s role in the peace process.
The article is linked to a France24 debate program aired on April 24, 2026.
Other topics mentioned include US-Saudi relations and political situations in Turkey and Ukraine, but the primary focus is on Iran peace talks.
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This news piece describes a TV program that explores how the European Union uses its budget to support transport and mobility projects across member countries. It highlights investments in various modes of transport, such as trains and bicycles, and focuses on infrastructure improvements in countries including France and Poland.
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The EU’s cohesion policy budget for 2021-2027 includes €63.2 billion for transport projects.
The program visits multiple EU countries, including France, Austria, Poland, and Hungary.
Transport methods shown include train, plane, metro, tram, bicycle, scooter, and car.
In France, the EU funded a cycle path near Paris to encourage cycling.
Poland is presented as a key transport hub in Central Europe, especially focusing on rail transport.
Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski and Poland’s Deputy Minister Jan Szyszko discuss transport developments.
Port Polska, a future transport hub in Poland, is under construction to enhance connectivity within Europe.
The TV show "Europe Rendezvous" is produced by FRANCE 24 and shown in multiple languages and platforms.
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A strong weather system caused multiple tornadoes in northern Oklahoma, injuring at least 10 people and damaging homes, including in the city of Enid. Emergency crews are searching for people and assessing damage, while nearby wildfires have also affected other parts of the southern US.
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A tornado in northern Oklahoma injured at least 10 people and destroyed homes.
The city of Enid experienced significant damage, with homes reduced to rubble.
Tornadoes lasted up to 30 minutes and caused wide damage including at an air force base.
The Vance Air Force Base in Enid is closed until further notice due to damage and power outages.
Emergency crews are conducting search and rescue operations for trapped residents.
The Garfield County sheriff reported no deaths and only minor injuries so far.
Around 30 million people are at risk of dangerous weather over the next three days across parts of the central and southern US.
Wildfires in Georgia are also causing damage, burning tens of thousands of acres amid drought and wind.
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The Chornobyl Exclusion Zone in Ukraine remains dangerous due to leftover radioactive contamination and ongoing military activity from the Russian invasion. Despite this, some people including scientists, elderly residents, and soldiers continue to live there, and wildlife is growing in the surrounding forests.
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The Chornobyl Exclusion Zone covers about 30 kilometers (19 miles) in diameter.
It was created after the 1986 Chornobyl nuclear disaster to contain radioactive contamination.
Russian drones and missiles fly over the zone, especially from nearby Belarus.
The area was briefly occupied by Russian troops after the invasion began in February 2022.
Soldiers use anti-aircraft guns to watch for aerial threats in the zone.
Scientists, some elderly people, and soldiers still live there despite dangers.
Wildlife populations have increased in the forests around the zone.
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The article reports on the second part of a series exploring EU-funded mobility and transport projects in Hungary and Austria. It highlights the impact of the recent political change in Hungary, where the removal of Prime Minister Viktor Orban may lead to previously blocked EU funds being released for development projects. The article also discusses ongoing challenges like corruption and bureaucracy affecting transport and connectivity in the region.
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The EU funds mobility and transport projects in Hungary and Austria through its cohesion policy.
Hungary recently removed Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who was criticized for rule-of-law issues.
EU funds had been frozen under Orban’s government due to concerns about corruption and misuse.
Local experts and officials say transport projects were affected by corruption and halted funding.
A Hungarian member of the European Parliament claims the EU’s freezing of funds was unfair and inconsistent.
In Austria, officials report that bureaucratic obstacles continue to slow down transport connections along the Danube River.
The report includes interviews with Hungarian and Austrian experts, local politicians, and EU representatives.
The situation shows how politics and governance can influence the flow of EU money and infrastructure development.
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Jake Reiner, son of Rob and Michele Reiner, shared his feelings after the death of his parents, who were found fatally stabbed in their Los Angeles home in December. Their son Nick Reiner has been arrested and charged with their murders, pleading not guilty.
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Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 70, were found stabbed to death on December 14 in their Brentwood, Los Angeles home.
Their son Nick Reiner, 32, was arrested and faces charges for their murders.
Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty and may face life in prison or the death penalty if convicted.
Police had responded to the Reiners' home multiple times before the incident, including the day they died.
There was an argument between Rob and Nick Reiner the night before the murders at a party.
Jake Reiner, their eldest son, described the loss as devastating and shared personal reflections on the impact.
The medical examiner ruled the cause of death as multiple sharp force injuries.
Prosecutors have not publicly announced a motive or if they will seek the death penalty.
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More than two dozen Iranian oil tankers have managed to pass through the U.S. naval blockade since it began on April 13, reaching areas in the Persian Gulf and beyond. The U.S. Navy has expanded its efforts to intercept these ships, including operations in the Indian Ocean, aiming to stop Iran’s oil exports despite attempts by ships to hide their movements.
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The U.S. started a naval blockade of Iranian ports on April 13 to stop oil shipments.
Around 33 ships have been turned back by U.S. forces in 11 days, but over two dozen tankers still passed through.
Some Iranian ships hide their location signals or falsify data to avoid detection.
Most of Iran’s oil is sold at a discount to small refineries in China.
The U.S. now intercepts ships farther from Iran, including in the Indian Ocean near Asia.
The U.S. Navy may allow some ships through to catch them in safer, open waters.
Iran uses control over the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil trade route, to influence global oil supplies.
Iran produces about 5% of the world’s oil, but its exports face U.S. sanctions.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described the U.S. military action against Iran as a benefit to the world. The U.S. is continuing its blockade of Iranian shipping to stop what it calls a threat from Iran, and officials report intercepting 34 ships so far.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke about the U.S. war in Iran at the Pentagon.
He called the U.S. war in Iran a "gift to the world."
The U.S. is blocking Iranian ships to stop threats to global security.
The blockade against Iran will continue until the mission is completed.
U.S. officials say 34 ships have been stopped so far.
Data shows Iran has still moved some oil despite sanctions.
"Shadow fleet" traffic, including 11 oil tankers with Iranian cargo, has been active near the Persian Gulf.
An Iranian diplomat is planning to visit Pakistan to discuss a ceasefire with the U.S.
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Pirate gangs have returned to Bangladesh’s Sundarbans mangrove forest, where they are now a serious threat. Their comeback is mainly due to poverty and debt, making the forest’s river areas dangerous again.
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Pirate gangs were once mostly defeated after many surrendered about ten years ago.
These gangs have come back and are active in the Sundarbans forest.
People who meet these gangs fear them even more than the wild tigers in the area.
Poverty and debt are the main reasons behind the gangs’ return.
The Sundarbans is a large forest with many rivers, making it hard to control.
The forest is located in Bangladesh and is well-known for its unique ecosystem.
The resurgence of these gangs has raised safety concerns for locals and travelers.
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Israel carried out air strikes in Lebanon after President Donald Trump announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire. The Israeli military said it targeted Hezbollah military sites, accusing the group of breaking the ceasefire.
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Israel conducted air strikes in Lebanon on Friday.
President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire by three weeks.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) accused Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire.
The IDF stated it hit Hezbollah military sites in Lebanon.
The conflict involves the Israeli military and the Hezbollah group.
The announcement of the ceasefire extension came before the air strikes.
The military used the social platform X to share information.
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Russian authorities have increased control over the internet by blocking popular messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram and limiting mobile internet in some regions. This internet control is affecting businesses and cutting Russians off from the outside world, while officials say it is necessary for public safety.
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Russia has blocked access to global messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram.
Mobile internet service has been restricted in certain parts of Russia.
Russian businesses report losing money due to internet blackouts.
People are facing difficulties staying connected with others outside Russia.
Russian officials say the internet restrictions help protect the public by confusing Ukrainian drone attacks.
The crackdown is part of the Kremlin’s effort to tighten control over the country's cyberspace.
Russians have expressed frustration over these internet controls.
The government defends the restrictions as necessary for national security.
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The article marks the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, which caused widespread harm to more than 3.5 million people and polluted nearly 50,000 square kilometers of land. The disaster is considered the worst nuclear accident ever, and a French TV team was given rare access to the site for a closer look.
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The Chernobyl disaster happened 40 years ago.
It affected over 3.5 million people according to the United Nations.
Nearly 50,000 square kilometers of land were contaminated by radiation.
It remains the worst nuclear accident in history.
France Télévisions received rare permission to visit and report from the Chernobyl site.
The event has ongoing environmental and health impacts.
The disaster is located in Ukraine.
The anniversary was noted on April 24, 2026.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is traveling to Pakistan for peace talks. These talks come as there is hope for more discussions between Iran and the United States.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister is Abbas Araghchi.
He is traveling to Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan.
The purpose of the trip is to hold peace talks.
These talks are connected to ongoing hopes for improved relations between Iran and the U.S.
Pakistan is acting as a host for these discussions.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondents Olivia Rinaldi and Ramy Inocencio.
The outcome of the talks has not been announced.
The situation involves international diplomacy and efforts to reduce tensions.
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European Union leaders met in Cyprus to discuss the crisis in Iran and the wider Middle East. They promised to work harder to help resolve conflicts in the region while responding to criticism from the United States about Europe's role in dealing with Iran.
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EU leaders held a meeting in Cyprus focused on the Iran crisis and Middle East conflicts.
The United States has criticized Europe for not doing enough to oppose Iran.
The European Union has generally stayed on the sidelines in the Iran issue.
French President Emmanuel Macron said that quickly restoring stability in the Middle East is important for everyone.
Macron highlighted that stability would help reassure the global economy.
The EU plans to have talks with Middle Eastern partners such as Egypt, Lebanon, and Syria.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas was expected to speak about the situation.
The EU leaders want to increase their efforts to resolve conflicts in the region.
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A Russian drone attack hit a home in the city of Odesa, Ukraine, killing an elderly married couple and damaging several apartment buildings. Separate drone strikes in the Kherson region also killed two people, including a 68-year-old man.
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The attack happened early in the morning in Odesa, a coastal city in Ukraine.
A married couple in their seventies died when their home was struck by a drone.
Several apartment buildings were damaged, including one that was almost split in two.
Additional drone strikes took place in the frontline region of Kherson.
The Kherson attacks killed two people: a 68-year-old man and a woman whose identity is still unknown.
Local officials reported these casualties.
The article mentions the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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The U.S. military announced that three aircraft carriers are operating together in the Middle East for the first time in over 20 years. This deployment supports a naval blockade against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Three U.S. aircraft carriers are in the Middle East at the same time.
The carriers involved are USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Gerald R. Ford, and USS George H.W. Bush.
This is the first time in more than 20 years that three carriers have operated in this region together.
The U.S. is enforcing a naval blockade against Iran.
The blockade is focused on the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for oil transport.
The goal is to control shipping routes and limit Iran’s naval activities.
The presence of multiple carriers increases U.S. military strength in the area.
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