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The comedian taking on Narendra Modi for Indias democracy | News [Video]

A comedian who shot to fame for his impersonation of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi is now taking him on in the general election. Shyam Rangeela is trying to show that Modi’s power cannot be absolute for the good of Indian democracy by running for the seat in Varanasi. The comic hopes that his campaign is high-profile enough to deter some of the tactics alleged by critics and adversaries of prime minister Modi. Keep up to date with all India’s election news with The Independent.

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France imposes curfew in New Caledonia after unrest by people who have long sought independence WFTV [Video]

Authorities in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia have announced a curfew and banned gatherings after violent unrest on the archipelago with decades of tensions between indigenous Kanaks seeking independence and colonizers descendants who want to remain part of France

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Cannes chronicles: The 77th edition opens amid a #MeToo reckoning • FRANCE 24 English [Video]

The 2024 Cannes Film Festival comes at a moment when the French movie business faces a belated reckoning over sexual abuse. Eve Jackson reports from the Croisette on opening day.#Cannes #Festival #MetooRead more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/AKWE.y🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE – Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen