Replay: French astronaut Sophie Adenot goes on second spacewalk

• 1:14 PM

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Rewatch as France's astronaut Sophie Adenot goes on her second spacewalk, a week after becoming the first French woman to do so.

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Haiti: Gang coalition unleashes violent new attack

• 10:52 AM

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At least 47 people were killed and 22 more injured in an overnight gang raid on a neighbourhood overlooking Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, the UN said on Monday, prompting anger over the ​lack of protection from ‌ repeated deadly attacks.

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'Thermal safety: Not just climate in action; it's biology & physiological capacity to cope & recover

• 10:49 AM

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Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Ronita Bardhan, Professor of Sustainable Built Environment and Health at the University of Cambridge. Extreme heat is no longer simply a question of climate exposure. It is a question of thermal safety, public health, ene

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Thinking of running the Ultimate Trail of the Mont Blanc? Residents might object

• 9:52 AM

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The Ultimate Trail of Mont Blanc is about to get underway, an annual 174km alpine running race that's world renowned. However, the event has come under increasing criticism from residents of Chamonix with a tense atmosphere leading up to this 23rd editio

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Around 40 injured after tornado tears through village in the south of France

• 9:42 AM

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A village in the south of France has been hit by a tornado causing significant damage in the village of Pomas. It injured 41 and affected about 300 homes. The region was under thunderstorm alert. Scientists say climate change is leading to more frequent

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French astronaut Sophie Adenot starts second ISS mission spacewalk

• 9:40 AM

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A week after her first historic spacewalk, French astronaut Sophie Adenot began her second spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS) again on Tuesday as part of her mission.

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Iran threatens retaliation as new US sanctions hit already-struggling economy

• 9:36 AM

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Iranian officials are maintaining their strong rhetoric against the US, after Washington announced a fresh raft of sanctions against Iran. Tehran has pledged to hit back with its own measures, while the country is already suffering from already high infl

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DR Congo sees breakthrough as officials and rebels agree to peace talk roadmap

• 9:24 AM

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In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels are still in control of swathes of territory. After months of stalled peace talks, both sides have agreed to get the ball rolling again. FRANCE 24's Emmet Livingstone, in Kinshasa, has mor

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New Saudi-backed manga-themed amusement park set to open near Paris

• 8:53 AM

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On the heels of a visit from Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince to Paris, there’s a lot of talk about one of the investments his country is making here in France. It's a set of attractions that includes a massive manga-themed amusement park in the greater Paris

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In Haitin, dozens die in gang coalition attack on a farming community

• 8:47 AM

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A deadly gang attack on the village of Kenscoff in Haiti has left between 30 and 40 people dead. Located in the southeast of Port-au-Prince, the farming community that was targeted has a strategic position useful to armed groups. Over 3,000 people have d

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As Canada prepares to retaliate in the trade war, what pain can it inflict the US?

• 8:38 AM

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Canada said it will announce on August 25 its response to President Donald Trump's new tariffs, as neighbors that used to be close allies spiral into a trade war. This comes after representatives from both countries failed to come to an agreement that wo

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Premier League: Chelsea defeat Fulham in Xabi Alonso's first game as manager

• 7:31 AM

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In Xabi Alonso’s first match as manager, Chelsea beat Fulham 3–2 in the Premier League.

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What to know about Trump's Canada tariffs and the escalating trade war

• 7:21 AM

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Canada plans to respond to US President Donald Trump's new tariffs on Tuesday, as the once close neighbouring allies spiral into a trade war. Ottawa and Washington failed to reach a deal on Friday to avert new 50 percent US tariffs on select Canadian goo

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Middle East live: China to 'firmly safeguard' its interests after US threatens Iran's trade partners

• 3:31 AM

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A day after Washington announced sweeping new sanctions on Iran and its trading partners, China's foreign ministry said Tuesday that China – which buys some 90 percent of Iranian oil exports – would “firmly safeguard” ‌its own interests. Follow our liveb

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Nevada wildfire forces tens of thousands to evacuate as blaze threatens city of Reno

• 2:45 AM

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Tens of thousands of people faced another night away from home on Monday as a wind-driven wildfire threatened Reno, Nevada, blanketing the city in smoke and closing schools. About 24,000 people remained under evacuation orders, down from more than 40,000

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Haiti gangs kill at least 47 people in attack near the capital

• 2:25 AM

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Gang members killed at least 47 people and wounded more than 22 near Haiti’s capital, the UN said on Monday. The victims were killed in an overnight attack in Kenscoff, in the hills above Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince.

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🔴 Watch live: French astronaut Sophie Adenot embarks on second ISS spacewalk

• 12:49 AM

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UNICEF warns 1 million Afghan children at risk of death from malnutrition

• 12:22 AM

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One million children subject to severe acute malnutrition in Afghanistan are at risk of dying if they do not receive immediate treatment, the UNICEF warned on Tuesday. Nearly 40 percent of those admitted to hospitals comprise babies under six months old.

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Meet the young Kenyan designer preserving culture through traditional craft

• 12:19 AM

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At a time when fashion is increasingly dominated by mass production, a young Kenyan designer is taking a slower approach. Hillary Mukabwa, the founder and lead designer of Mukabwa Studio in Nairobi, works with hand looms to create cotton fabrics that he

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'Wartime situation': Rare tornado ravages French village

• 12:12 AM

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A rare tornado swept through southern France's Aude department on Tuesday, devastating the tiny village of Pomas. The storm destroyed homes and other local buildings including the town hall and school. Bereft residents are left dealing with the aftermath

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