African LGBTQs exploited for clout, activist says as Burkina Faso bans homosexuality

• 9:04 PM

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Junta-run Burkina Faso has passed a law banning homosexuality and instituting punishments of up to five years in jail, the latest in a clutch of African nations to pass anti-gay legislation. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Robert Akoto Amoafo,

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Death hoaxes, bruised hands, AI photos: what we know about Trump’s health

• 8:48 PM

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In recent days, speculation surrounding President Donald Trump's health soared on social media. His media absence fuelled rumours about his condition, following public photos showing bruised and swollen body parts. In this episode of Truth or Fake, Vedik

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China, Russia sign new gas pipe deal as Beijing seeks to present new world order

• 8:46 PM

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China has wrapped up a high-profile summit of the Shanghai Coorperation Organisation, where President Xi Jinping sought to present a new world order with the global south leading the way. It also signed a slew of business deals with partners including Ru

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Trump wants to push the boundaries, expert says as Chicago troops deployment confirmed

• 7:56 PM

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Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that he will deploy troops to Chicago, which he called a crime-ridden "hellhole," though he would not say when he planned to launch his latest crackdown on a US city. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks to Professor Ian Reifowitz,

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Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, scholars' association says

• 7:36 PM

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The world's biggest academic association of genocide scholars has passed a resolution saying the legal criteria have been met to establish Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Timothy Williams, Vice President of the In

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Argentine couple wins final of tango salon category in the Tango World Championship

• 6:31 PM

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Argentines Diego Ortega and Aldana Silveyra win the top prize in the Saloon Tango Style category at the World Tango Championship Final held at the Gran Rex theatre in Buenos Aires. FRANCE 24's Eliza Herbert reports.

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French government again set to fall: Unpopular leaders or institutional crisis?

• 6:15 PM

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As Europe goes back to school, it already had plenty on its plate. Now – on top of inflation, extreme weather, the AI race, Russian threats and a no-longer-so-friendly United States, it’s got a new worry: France.

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French film star Depardieu to face trial accused of rape of actress Charlotte Arnould

• 4:10 PM

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Film star Gerard Depardieu, one of the leading faces of French cinema, will face trial on charges of raping actress Charlotte Arnould in 2018, in the latest blow to his reputation after he was convicted of sexual assault earlier this year. Arnould first

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'Immense tension' in Israel over reservists drafted for Gaza operation

• 4:08 PM

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Israel began mobilizing tens of thousands of reservists Tuesday to expand its offensive in Gaza City, targeting northern and central neighborhoods like Zeitoun and Shijaiyah. This escalation has increased tensions within Israel and drawn condemnation int

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Marseille police kill man suspected of stabbing five people in city centre

• 4:04 PM

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Police in Marseille on Tuesday killed man suspected of stabbing five people in the city centre after he was evicted from a hotel for refusing to pay his bill. One of the victims is in a critical condition, police sources said.

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Brazil: Deliberations underway in unprecedented trial of former President Bolsonaro

• 3:54 PM

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Brazil’s Supreme Court began deliberations Tuesday in the historic trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro, an ally of Donald Trump, who is accused of plotting a coup to stay in power after losing the 2022 election. FRANCE 24's correspondent in Brazil J

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How China’s XXL military parade puts its military and territorial ambitions on show

• 2:39 PM

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Wednesday’s military parade in Beijing celebrating the 80-year anniversary of China’s victory over Japan in World War II seems set to position China as the natural leader of a rival bloc to the Western international order – while at the same time pushing

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French winemaker jailed for selling millions of euros worth of fake champagne

• 2:19 PM

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A French winemaker was jailed on Tuesday for making and selling thousands of bottles of fake champagne as part of a scam worth millions of euros. Courts found the winemaker added aromas and gas to wines from Spain and southern France to pass them off as

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France issues arrest warrant for Syria's Assad over 2012 bombing that killed two journalists

• 2:15 PM

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France on Tuesday issued arrest warrants for Syria's ousted president Bashar al-Assad and six other former officials for the 2012 bombing of the city of Homs that killed two journalists. Rights groups said the warrants pave the way for a trial in France

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Madagascar receives skull of former king beheaded by French troops

• 2:07 PM

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Madagascar on Tuesday held a ceremony to mark the return of three skulls belonging to men killed by French troops in 1897, including one believed to be that of a former king. The remains, which are expected to be buried later this week, had been taken to

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PM Bayrou holds marathon talks ahead of no-confidence vote

• 2:06 PM

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French Prime Minister François Bayrou is holding a series of marathon talks with political allies and opposition figures ahead of a crucial no-confidence vote scheduled for September 8. The vote, triggered by his proposed 2026 budget cuts, could topple h

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Gaza’s hunger crisis: UN and Israel clash over famine declaration

• 2:04 PM

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Israel’s offensive in Gaza has plunged the Palestinian population into war, causing repeated mass displacement and widespread starvation. Last month, the leading global authority on food crises declared a famine in Gaza City and northern Gaza Strip. Howe

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Record savings rate reflects French concerns over future

• 2:03 PM

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In France, a study released on Tuesday have revealed a new trend: the French are saving like never before. On average, households now put aside 19% of their income, but as a result, consumption is shrinking, as Charlotte Lam explains.

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Taliban appeal for international aid after deadly Afghan earthquake

• 2:01 PM

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The Taliban have urgently called for international assistance following a deadly earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. The disaster has claimed over 1,400 lives and injured more than 3,000 people in Kunar province alone. The United Nations warns that casual

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Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping deepen strategic alliance

• 2:00 PM

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At China's SCO summit, leaders gathered to discuss regional cooperation and global challenges. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping use the occasion to showcase a strengthened rapprochement and deepening strategic alliance be

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'Not democratic': Ex-diplomat slams US role in Gaza war

• 1:57 PM

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Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas is among 80 officials denied visas to attend the upcoming UN General Assembly. Former US diplomat Hala Rharrit, who resigned over Biden's support for Israel, criticized the move as evidence of special interest

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Love, laughter & algorithms: Comedy couple Markus Birdman & Malinda Mukuma light up Paris

• 1:33 PM

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They met on Instagram during lockdown – now they're roasting each other live on stage. Meet stand-up duo Markus Birdman and Malinda Mukuma, whose comedy show "Algorithm and Blues" brings fearless comedy, personal storytelling and cheeky banter to Paris's

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Is France's government doomed ?

• 1:19 PM

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Tensions are mounting in French politics as Prime Minister François Bayrou’s government faces a no-confidence vote on September 8th over the proposed budget. The government appears to be at an impasse, with opposition parties signaling they will not supp

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'Moveable Feasts': A gastronomic journey around Paris with writer Chris Newens

• 11:41 AM

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"I'm always very hungry." Those are the credentials expressed by the writer of a new book that delves into the cuisine of Paris. Chris Newens is the author of "Moveable Feasts: Paris in Twenty Meals", which aims to explore the diversity of food in the Fr

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SCO summit: 'The most anti-American nations in the world chatting and laughing'

• 11:09 AM

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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, September 2: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit is making headlines – we take a look at papers from China, Russia and India as well as coverage in the rest of the world. Next, papers discuss the 6.0-magnitude earthquake

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France’s far-right party urges snap elections after talks with PM Bayrou yield ‘no miracle’

• 10:29 AM

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Talks between French Prime Minister François Bayrou and leaders of the far-right National Rally (RN) party Tuesday ahead of a crunch September 8 confidence vote did not achieve a compromise. Senior RN politicians Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella instead

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Nestle fires CEO for romantic relationship with colleague

• 10:02 AM

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Swiss food giant Nestle removes its CEO Laurent Freixe after just a year on the job over a relationship with a direct subordinate. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: India's textile export industry comes apart at the seams as US President Donal

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Thousands protest in Indonesia as military deployed in capital

• 9:51 AM

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Thousands protested across Indonesia following anger over lavish perks for lawmakers, leading to six deaths and military deployment in Jakarta. While protests near the parliament were peaceful after President Prabowo Subianto called for an end by sundown

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Imane Khelif appeals world boxing’s genetic testing rule at CAS

• 9:47 AM

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Algerian Olympic gold medallist Imane Khelif has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a World Boxing ruling requiring her to undergo genetic sex testing to compete. She seeks to overturn the decision ahead of the 2025 World Championship

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Bolsonaro trial at Brazil's Supreme Court nears verdicts

• 9:34 AM

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Brazil's Supreme Court will on Tuesday begin hearing closing arguments in the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who faces charges of plotting a coup to remain in power after he lost the 2022 election. The case grabbed global attention after U.S.

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Taliban appeals for aid after quake kills over 1,100 in Afghanistan

• 9:33 AM

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The death toll from Afghanistan's worst earthquake in years jumped to over 1,100 on Tuesday with thousands more injured, as difficult terrain hindered rescue efforts in isolated villages of the country's mountainous eastern region.

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France's PM faces no confidence vote, far-right getting ready for potential snap elections

• 9:31 AM

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France's far-right National Rally is preparing for possible snap elections, predicting Prime Minister François Bayrou's attempts to save his minority government will fail. Opposition parties plan to topple the government in a confidence vote on September

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What's behind North Korea's Kim Jong Un travel to Beijing?

• 9:29 AM

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Kim Jong Un, flying North Korean flags, has arrived at Beijing Railway Station ahead of a massive military parade marking 80 years since the end of World War II. He will join Chinese President Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and other leaders at the event in

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Man City sign PSG goalkeeper Donnarumma for reported €35 million

• 9:27 AM

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Manchester City on Tuesday confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). 

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Kim Jing Un travels to Beijing to attend a massive military parade

• 9:26 AM

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in Beijing by train on Tuesday to attend a military parade with his Chinese and Russian counterparts, North Korea's state media reported. The event could potentially demonstrate three-way unity against the Unit

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China’s power optics on display as Xi welcomes allies ahead of military parade

• 8:01 AM

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President Xi Jinping is set to flaunt China's vision of a new global order at Wednesday's Victory Day military parade. Reporting from Hong Kong, France 24's Patrick Foy says the parade has been described as a "coming out party for China's military modern

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French defender Benjamin Pavard joins OM on deadline day

• 5:35 AM

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French defender Benjamin Pavard leaves Inter Milan to join Olympique de Marseille on loan with a buy option.

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Rescuers scramble to reach remote areas of Afghanistan as quake toll rises

• 4:37 AM

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Villagers in the quake-hit regions of eastern Afghanistan joined rescue workers Tuesday in a desperate search for survivors of a 6.0 magnitude earthquake that killed more than 1,400 people. Foreign aid has been slashed since the 2021 return of the Taliba

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'Massive' Sudan landslide kills more than 1,000 in Darfur, rebel group says

• 4:27 AM

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A rebel group said Monday that a "devastating" landslide had engulfed a village in war-torn Sudan's Darfur region, killing "all village residents" – more than one thousand people – except for one person, and appealed for the "urgent" intervention of inte

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Guyana votes in general election amid oil riches, Venezuela disputes

• 4:23 AM

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Guyanese voters on Monday chose who would manage the South American country's newfound oil riches amid discontent over the management of the government's skyrocketing budget. Although abundant oil in the Essequibo region has made Guyana one of the world'

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Leading scholarly association says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

• 4:20 AM

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The world's leading association of genocide scholars declared on Monday that Israel's ongoing actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of the crime. The report by the International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) highlights the 50,000 children I

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North Korea’s Kim heads to Beijing as Putin and Xi hail ‘old friend’ ties

• 4:13 AM

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North Korea's Kim Jong-un on Tuesday crossed the border into China by train ahead of Wednesday's military parade in Beijing to mark the end of World War II. Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed Russian President Vladimir Putin as an “old friend” as the tw

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Belgium says it will recognise Palestinian state at upcoming UN General Assembly

• 3:18 AM

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After recent announcements by France, the UK, and Canada, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot on Tuesday said his country will recognise the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly this month, adding that it will impose "firm sanctio

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Guyana votes in general election amid oil boom, Venezuela dispute

• 2:07 AM

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Guyanese voters went to the polls to choose their next leader on Monday amid discontent over lingering poverty despite an oil boom in the Essequibo region. The country's new source of wealth is causing tensions with neighbouring Venezuela, which also lay

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Bolsonaro coup trial enters verdict and sentencing phase as US-Brazil ties fray

• 1:31 AM

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Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday is set to begin sessions to decide if far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro is guilty of seeking to overturn the 2022 elections to hold on to power. US President Donald Trump denounced the trial as a "witch hunt", an

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Burkina Faso's junta passes law banning homosexuality

• 1:07 AM

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Burkina Faso's ruling junta on Monday unanimously passed a law banning homosexuality as part of a wider reform of family and citizenship legislation. The new law, which aligns with a broadening crackdown on homosexuality across Africa, provides for sente

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France's back-to-school supplies: Ink-credible costs, long lists and pencil-pushin' prices

• 12:52 AM

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As children in France head back to school, we take a look at the cost of school supplies. We look into the average budget, how France compares to other nations and how a few of the iconic French necessities, like pencil cases, Bic pens and square backpac

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Millions of students return to school in DRC’s conflict-affected east

• 12:37 AM

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In the Democratic Republic of Congo, millions of schoolchildren returned to class on the first day of the new school year. This return is especially significant in the eastern region, marking the first since territories in North and South Kivu were taken

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Cameroon opens new hearing in Martinez Zogo murder case

• 12:35 AM

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In Cameroon, a new hearing has begun in the high-profile case of Martinez Zogo. The well-known radio presenter was abducted in January 2023 and found dead five days later on the outskirts of Yaoundé. Following months of legal wrangling and delays, the tr

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Spain's housing crisis: Private companies hired to evict unwanted tenants

• 12:35 AM

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In Spain, property owners are increasingly turning to private companies to eject unwanted tenants or squatters – "okupas", as they’re dubbed in Spanish. The use of private firms to persuade squatters to leave properties is banned in some countries like F

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Ghana’s chief justice dismissed by President Mahama

• 12:34 AM

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In Ghana, President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed the country’s Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, the third woman to hold the position. She was suspended earlier this year following an investigation into allegations she denies. Justice Baidoo has mor

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Malawi gears up for competitive general elections on September 16

• 12:33 AM

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Election campaigns are in full swing in Malawi, where general elections — presidential, legislative, and local — are scheduled for September 16. President Lazarus Chakwera is running for a second term. With 17 presidential candidates and 229 parliamentar

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Eco-friendly homes offer climate resilience in Senegal’s Matam region

• 12:31 AM

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In Matam, northeastern Senegal, where extreme heat persists almost year-round, an association collaborating with the Senegalese community in France is constructing eco-friendly homes using traditional designs to keep interiors cool without relying on ele

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Vietnam marks 80 years of independence from France with parade of 40,000

• 12:31 AM

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Thousands packed the streets of Hanoi Tuesday to watch around 40,000 troops and civilians march in a military parade to mark Vietnam's 80 years of independence from French colonial rule. 

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Maduro says Venezuela ready to respond to US military presence in the Caribbean

• 12:30 AM

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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said the country is at 'maximum preparedness' in response to increased US military presence in the Caribbean, aimed at combating drug cartels. While the US has not indicated plans for a land incursion, Venezuela has de

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French judge orders Gérard Depardieu to stand trial for alleged 2018 rape

• 12:00 AM

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A French judge on Tuesday ordered film star Gérard Depardieu to stand trial over the alleged rape and sexual assault of actor Charlotte Arnould in 2018.

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