Iran discovers major new gas reserves amid war-hit energy sector

• 8:38 PM

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Iran on Sunday said it had discovered more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas in the southern Fars province, with more than 160 billion cubic metres potentially recoverable. The find comes as the country’s energy sector faces disruption after m

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Crans-Montana bar owner detained over alleged domestic abuse

• 7:57 PM

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The owner of a Swiss bar where a New Year’s fire killed 41 people has been placed in pre-trial detention over alleged violence against his wife, local media reported Sunday. Jacques Moretti and his wife, Jessica, are already under criminal investigation

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French centre-left candidate launches presidential bid amid divided left

• 7:38 PM

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Centre-left politician Raphaël Glucksmann on Sunday launched his bid for the French presidency, aiming to unite moderate left-wing voters and challenge Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s influence ahead of France’s 2027 election. With Marine Le Pen leading first-round

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Emergency declared in Nevada as wildfire forces evacuation of 14,000 people

• 3:54 PM

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Firefighters in Nevada are struggling to contain a fast-growing wildfire which has already forced the evacuation of nearly 14,000 people. A state of emergency has been called, meaning federal responders are working alongside local firefighters to try and

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Thousands rally in Sweden to protest climate policies ahead of general election

• 2:59 PM

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Some 10,000 people rallied in Stockholm on Sunday to demand stronger action on climate change, weeks before Sweden’s general election. Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg joined the rally, as organisers accused the government of weakening emissions policie

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Zelensky rejects wartime elections, saying vote would 'split' Ukraine

• 2:49 PM

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that holding elections during wartime would pose a threat to the country, following a controversial call by his former defense minister to pave the way for an election. According to the latest opinion poll

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Zelensky rejects rival's call for elections, says would be 'huge risk' for Ukraine

• 2:48 PM

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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected the prospect of wartime elections, saying it would be highly dangerous. The remarks come in response to a call from the former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov to organise a vote, after he was fired by

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China abruptly delays ambitious Chang’e-7 mission to find water ice on moon

• 2:23 PM

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China has postponed its Chang’e-7 lunar mission, which was due to launch in the coming days and search for water ice near the Moon’s south pole, a government agency said Saturday. Officials said the mission did not meet launch conditions, without providi

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Greek Ithaca island hopes for big tourism boost thanks to Odyssey movie

• 1:43 PM

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Greece's most famous islands have spent this year fighting to keep tourists out... with Santorini and Mykonos now capping cruise arrivals and charging steep entry fees just to manage the crowds. But on one small island, they're hoping for the opposite pr

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How will European politicians react to a summer of extreme heat?

• 1:15 PM

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Europe this summer has had to face record breaking temperatures, which caused droughts, deaths, and caused devastating wildfires. While the latest heat dome has dissipated, the damage remains – the continent continues to be the fastest warming globally.

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The week in pictures: a French woman in space, wildfires in Europe and the war in Ukraine

• 1:09 PM

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Russian drones carry out deadly strikes in Ukraine, astronaut Sophie Adenot becomes the first French woman to spacewalk, fires rage in Belgium and across Europe, and torrential rain hits the Philippines: FRANCE 24 takes a look at the week's most striking

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President Zelensky says having elections in Ukraine would 'destroy the country'

• 1:07 PM

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In remarks on Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke out against holding war time elections. He believes it would be too dangerous for the country, that would ‘split’ Ukraine. The remarks came after his former defense minister publicly call

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Humanoid robot breaks Usain Bolt's 100m record in China

• 11:45 AM

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Humanoid robots smashed sprinting records and competed in boxing, football and martial arts at Beijing’s World Robot Games, including running legend Usain Bolt's record for the 100-metre dash. The robo-athletes drew cheers from hundreds of spectators and

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China shows off record-breaking robots at strategic games

• 10:22 AM

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The five-day World Humanoid Robot Games are underway in Beijing, featuring 51 events, 30 sport competitions and more than 2,000 humanoid robots. They have already revealed the technology can out-run and out-jump humans and that they are capable of sports

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French holidaymakers head north to enjoy cooler destinations

• 10:21 AM

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The summer holidays in France are continuing. However, as we head towards the end of August, a trend has emerged. Destinations in the north of the country are proving more popular, due to the series of heatwaves the country has experienced this year.

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Saudi Arabia asserts its dominance over Esports as MBS arrives in Paris for 'World Cup'

• 10:09 AM

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Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in France for a two-day visit this Sunday. President Emmanuel Macron is hosting the crown prince for the closing ceremony of the so-called Esports World Cup in Paris… which is organised and financed by the S

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Presidential campaign heats up in Brazil, as Lula and F. Bolsonaro hold rival rallies

• 9:49 AM

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Brazilian president Lula de Silva and his political opponent Flavio Bolsonaro pressed on with their presidential campaigns over the weekend, as both candidates held rallies in Rio De Janeiro. Top of the agenda for both candidates was crime, though the tw

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Hundreds of Gaza children join a mass swimming lesson to cope with trauma

• 9:46 AM

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In Gaza, the war has upended the lives of an entire generation of children. In an effort to help them cope with the trauma of the conflict, an NGO has launched a project in Khan Younis: a huge swimming lesson that could even set a world record. Hundreds

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Venezuela: Two months after the quake, 12,500 people still live in temporary camps

• 9:45 AM

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Two months after two earthquakes struck Venezuela, more than 12,500 people are still living in temporary camps in La Guaira. Many survivors are still struggling to come to terms with the loss of loved ones and their homes. They have been forced to adapt

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Why is Saudi Arabia spending billions to become a global Esports power?

• 9:44 AM

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Saudi Arabia is betting big on the global gaming industry. It's already gobbled up Electronic Arts in a $55 billion deal and the flagship Esports World Cup is now being held outside the country -- in Paris -- for the first time. This is part of efforts t

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Israeli strikes kill three, including child, in Gaza Strip

• 9:23 AM

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Israeli strikes in the central Gaza Strip killed three people, including a child, on Sunday, according to rescuers. The strikes came two days after a Palestinian teenager was killed by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank following a rock-throwing

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Ukraine: Zelensky asks for more Patriot interceptors as civilian deaths hit highest level since 2022

• 9:05 AM

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Kryvyi Rih is still digging through the wreckage. The Russian strike on a shopping centre there, in President Zelensky's own hometown, has now claimed at least sixteen lives, with several people still unaccounted for. It has added urgency to the request

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South Korea tests Arctic route with a first container shipped to Europe

• 9:03 AM

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Reaching Europe from Asia via the Arctic is nothing new... Russia and China have used this route for years. But yesterday, South Korea sent its first container ship along this path to avoid the traffic blockade in the Middle East. Experts warn the shift

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US-Canada trade dispute escalates after Carney announces retaliatory tariffs

• 9:02 AM

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Canada and the US were closing in on a trade deal earlier this week until the negotiations fell apart. Both sides blame each other for last-minute changes to the terms. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced retaliatory tariffs on the United S

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Iran escalates threats as US pushes economic isolation

• 9:02 AM

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Tensions between Iran and the United States continue to escalate. Tehran is threatening to regard as enemies any countries that join the US sanctions, in response to Washington’s calls to isolate its economy. A press conference is scheduled for Monday to

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Trump says Canada wants 'benefits of being a State, without being one' as trade war deepens

• 6:56 AM

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US President Donald Trump slammed Canada on Sunday, saying the country wanted "the benefits of being a State, without being one", in response to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing retaliatory tariffs following failed trade negotiations. 

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Macron hosts Saudi crown prince for two-day visit to include issues from energy to Mideast

• 1:57 AM

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Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) was welcomed on Sunday by French President Emmanuel Macron for a two-day visit to the country. Several agreements on health, transport and energy will be signed on the second day of the visi

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Wartime elections would 'destroy' Ukraine, says Zelensky

• 12:30 AM

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks made public Sunday that wartime elections would be a "tsunami" that would "destroy the country".  Kyiv has been engulfed in a political crisis over the summer, triggered when Zelensky fired popular d

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DR Congo, AFC/M23 group agree on roadmap for peace negotiations after Swiss talks

• 12:15 AM

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Mediators representing the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 armed group and the Democratic Republic of Congo in a joint statement published Sunday said they have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks. The two sides said they had "agreed on the importance of a standar

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