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How armed groups in Colombia are using TikTok to recruit young people

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By Chloé Lauvergnier, Derek Thomson Verified
| France 24 Verified
Wads of cash, gold watches and attractive young women: this is what life inside Colombia's armed groups looks like, at least according to numerous TikTok posts. Some publications highlight the values these groups purportedly champion, such as “the defence of the people”, while others openly invite online users to join them. The goal is to attract new recruits, especially young ones, who constitute the platform's main audience.
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Palestinian rock climbing in West Bank hindered by Israeli settlements

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By Chloé Lauvergnier, Derek Thomson Verified
| France 24 Verified
Rock climbing's popularity has grown steadily in the occupied West Bank in recent years. A Palestinian official climbing association was established in 2019 and was admitted to the international federation in 2024. Our team spoke to Faris Abu Gosh, a Palestinian climber who lives in the Kalandia refugee camp: "I started in a bouldering gym in Ramallah, called Wadi Climbing. It's the only bouldering gym we have. After that, I went into outdoor climbing.
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Russian interference in Armenia: A nation tested by disinformation

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By Nathan Gallo, Derek Thomson Verified
| France 24 Verified
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has declared a "historic victory" in parliamentary elections widely seen as a turning point for the future of the former Soviet republic. Pashinyan's Civil Contract party secured 49.8% of the vote, comfortably defeating the pro-Russian "Strong Armenia" alliance. The rival party, led by Russian-Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, ultimately trailed at the polls, capturing 23% of the vote.
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