France 24·Thursday, January 15, 2026

France 24 - Thursday, January 15, 2026

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For Syria’s new rulers, Sunni clans hold the key to stability – and ending sectarian strife

Headed by a close ally of Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the recently established Office of Tribes and Clans aims to ease tensions within the country's Sunni majority, divided between former rebels, those who once sided with the Assad regime, and others in the ranks of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. FRANCE 24’s Wassim Nasr has gained exclusive access to a crucial link in the Syrian reconciliation process.

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Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach first AFCON final since 2004

Morocco’s dream of an AFCON home victory is still alive. Achraf Hakimi’s side beat Nigeria on penalties in the semi-finals (0-0, 4-2 on penalties) to set up a final against Senegal. Morocco is aiming to win their first continental title since 1976, while Senegal return to the final for the third time in seven years.

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Live: UN Security Council to meet for 'a briefing on the situation in Iran'

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was told “on good authority” that the killing of Iranian protesters has “stopped”, and Tehran indicated that there was "no plan for hanging" protestors. The UN Security Council will meet Thursday afternoon to discuss the situation in Iran. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.

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xAI restricts Grok chatbot after sexualised AI images spark global concern

Elon Musk’s AI company xAI has imposed limits on its Grok chatbot’s image editing capabilities after hyper-realistic sexualised images — including depictions of minors — circulated online. The restrictions apply to all users, including paid subscribers, and block image generation in jurisdictions where such content is illegal.

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NASA conducts first-ever medical evacuation from space station

NASA carried out its first medical evacuation from the International Space Station after an astronaut required care, bringing four crew members back to Earth earlier than planned. The early return temporarily reduces the station crew, limiting spacewalks until a replacement team arrives.

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Trump says Iran executions ‘stopping’ as Tehran signals fast trials and hangings

President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday that executions in Iran may have been halted, citing unnamed sources, even as the Iranian government intensified warnings of rapid trials and possible executions for thousands of detainees amid ongoing protests.

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Morocco edge Nigeria on penalties to reach Arica Cup of Nations final

Morocco booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations final after a dramatic penalty shootout saw them overcome Nigeria 4-2, following a goalless draw in a tense semi-final in Rabat.

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AFCON 2025 Semi-Finals: Morocco down Nigeria on penalties, Senegal edge Egypt 1-0

Morocco capitalised on home support to stay the course and beat Nigeria on penalties after 120 minutes produced no goals. They'll meet 2021 winners Senegal in the final, after the Lions of Teranga beat the Pharaoh's of Egypt 1-0 thanks to Sadio Mané's late strike from range. Jean-Émile Jammine is joined by sports journalists, Thando Sibiya and Andrea Evagora as well as France 24's Selina Sykes in Rabat.

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Trump calls Venezuela’s interim president 'a terrific person' after phone call

US President Donald Trump has described a “great” conversation with Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez, as Washington signals a willingness to work with the post-Maduro leadership while pressing for access to the country’s oil and continued political concessions.

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Some museum entrance fees go up for non-EU tourists in France

€10 more at the Louvre museum, €3 more at the Palace of Versailles... tourists visiting France from outside the European Union now have to pay significantly higher entrance fees at some of the most popular sites in the country. This after a recent daytime heist at the Louvre exposed shortcomings in its maintenance and security systems. Plus, Ryanair's CEO blasted what he called "stupid" passenger taxes in Brussels and said the company would reduce its flights to the city by 10% this year.

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