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Baby bust: Why the French want fewer children – or none at all

Long Europe’s baby-making champions, the French are increasingly aiming to have smaller families or no children at all, a trend driven by changing social norms, economic constraints and the concerns and aspirations of a younger generation.

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From North Korea to Afghanistan: Leading international tourists down the path less travelled

North Korea’s dictator Kim Jong Un is trying to claim his country's stake in the multibillion-dollar global tourism industry by opening a brand-new beach resort. But not many foreign tourists will be able to take advantage of the new facilities, as the c

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Europe looks to Arctic spaceports in bid for independence from US

Two small spaceports in the far north of Europe, one in Sweden and the other in Norway, are vying to become the first on the continent’s mainland to launch satellites into space. US President Donald Trump's "America First" policies are prompting Europe t

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Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim attacks on two ships in the Red Sea

After a few months of calm, Yemen’s Houthi rebels have resumed their attacks against merchant shipping in the Red Sea, sinking two commercial vessels in recent days.

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EU chief Von der Leyen comfortably survives confidence vote

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday comfortably saw off a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament -- but the rare challenge has exposed frictions between her backers and complaints about her leadership style. FRANCE 24's Armen Georgian has th

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Israel strikes medical center in Gaza as ceasefire talks stall in Doha

An Israeli airstrike hit Palestinians near a medical centre in Gaza on Thursday, killing 10 children and six adults, local health authorities said, as ceasefire talks dragged on with no immediate deal expected. The Deir al-Balah missile strike came as Is

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Ireland's Healy wins Tour de France stage six, van der Poel reclaims yellow jersey by one second

Stage six of the Tour de France in Normandy Wednesday saw Ireland's Ben Healy win with a long solo break. Mathieu van der Poel overtook overnight leader Tadej Pogacar by a second to reclaim the overall leader's yellow jersey.

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Watch live: Macron, Starmer tackle Channel migrants issue on final day of UK visit

President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speak to the press on the final day of the French leader's state visit to the UK. London has been pushing for a "one in, one out" deal to send small boat migrants back to the continent in

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Egypt's $1 billion marvel: Arts24's exclusive look inside the Grand Egyptian Museum

Join arts24 presenter Eve Jackson on an exclusive journey inside the Grand Egyptian Museum – a colossal cultural masterpiece just a mile from the Great Pyramids of Giza. The museum's grand debut has faced multiple delays and was set to open this July, bu

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French weddings: From town hall, to champagne, to onion soup

It's high season for weddings here in France, but summer nuptials were not always the rage. February used to be the most popular month to marry. In this edition of Entre Nous, we're diving into changing French wedding traditions. We discuss what happens

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No, recent cloud seeding did not trigger the deadly Texas flash floods

As the death toll from catastrophic flash floods in Texas continues to climb, weather conspiracies on social media began to circulate. Users suggested a cloud seeding operation – carried out two days before the floods by the company Rainmaker – was to bl

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High wedding costs keep Egyptians over 30 single

In Egypt, over 13.5 million men and women over 30 are single—more than half of that age group. Behind these numbers is a deepening economic crisis. Since March 2022, the Egyptian pound has lost 70% of its value against the euro, while the public sector m

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France: Moulin Rouge windmill to twirl again in Paris

Fourteen months after its windmill came crashing down in the night, the Moulin Rouge's most famous architectural feature will be fully restored on Thursday evening, reviving one of Paris's most iconic tourist sights.

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Tour de France: A cycling race and an annual celebration

This week, we focus on a French sporting institution that comes around once a year: the Tour de France. It's considered one of the most difficult and most prestigious cycling races in the world. We tell you some of the specifics of the "Grande Boucle", l

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France and UK set to strengthen defence and nuclear cooperation

French President Emmanuel Macron concludes his three-day state visit to the UK on Thursday with a summit designed to "revitalize" defense cooperation amid increasing global instability. The renewed partnership will emphasize collaborative missile develop

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Lesotho invokes state of disaster to tackle unemployment

The southern African mountain kingdom of Lesotho has declared a national "state of disaster" over soaring unemployment and mass job losses as it reels from the economic fallout of US tariffs and aid cuts. The textile-dependent economy was already grappli

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Liberia's Boakai apologises to war victims, honours slain presidents

Liberian President Joseph Boakai has launched what his office describes as an unprecedented reconciliation campaign, overseeing memorial services for two assassinated presidents and issuing the government's first apology to war victims. The high-profile

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France, UK agree on ‘groundbreaking’ migrant returns pilot plan

Britain and France agreed Thursday to a pilot plan that will send some migrants who cross the English Channel on small boats back to France as the UK government struggles to counter criticism that it has lost control of the country’s borders. The announc

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Clothes discarded by UK consumers choke Ghana's protected wetlands

Ghana is already known as a "fast-fashion graveyard", but a new study has shown unwanted clothing is now being dumped beyond urban areas. Reporters at Unearthed, working with Greenpeace Africa, found mounds of clothes from brands including Next, Primark

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Macron, Starmer push for greater support for Ukraine

During his state visit to the UK, French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Keir Starmer are pledging renewed support for Ukraine through the "coalition of the willing," aiming to boost military aid outside NATO frameworks. The two leaders also

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EU strikes deal with Israel to increase aid to Gaza as dozens more killed across enclave

Israel will increase humanitarian access to Gaza under a new deal with the European Union, EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas said on Thursday. The move comes as Gaza's civil defence agency said at least 52 people, including eight children, were killed

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Houthis sink Liberian cargo ship in Red Sea attack, several crew dead

Yemen's Houthi rebels have once again targeted maritime traffic in the Red Sea, sinking the Liberian-flagged cargo vessel Eternity C. The attack resulted in at least three crew fatalities, with only six out of the 25 crew members rescued so far. The Hout

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Trump's tariffs on Brazil are 'explicit blackmail', O Globo says

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, July 10: We look at reactions from the Brazilian press after US President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Brazil over ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro's criminal charges. Meanwhile, five West African leaders meet with Donald Trump in the

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European leaders unveil new fund, urge public-private partnerships to aid Ukraine

European leaders opened the 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome Thursday with announcements of a new equity fund and public-private partnerships to aid Kyiv as Russia continues its military onslaught amid uncertainties over US commitments to Ukraine

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Nvidia hits historic $4 trillion market cap amid AI boom

Nvidia has become the first publicly traded company to reach a four trillion dollar valuation on Wednesday. The chip designer has seen an investor frenzy over the last two years, driven by a boom in artificial intelligence, and the firm has ridden that w

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Zelensky in Rome for pope talks, Ukraine recovery conference

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met on Wednesday with Pope Leo XIV, on the eve of an international conference in Rome on rebuilding his war-torn country. Zelensky was also due to meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Keith Kellogg, US

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Washington targets UN envoy on Palestinian territories

The United States has imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Palestinian territories, citing her alleged bias against Israel. The move comes amid her ongoing investigations into potential human rights violations in Gaza

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Britain and France agree to nuclear pact

French President Emmanuel Macron wraps up a three-day state visit to Britain on Thursday with a summit aiming to "reboot" defence ties with a focus on joint missile development and nuclear co-operation. Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer are also

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New Trump tariffs put Brazil in crosshairs ahead of August 1 deadline

US President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping new round of tariffs targeting eight countries, with Brazil hit the hardest. The move, which comes despite a US trade surplus with the South American giant, raises economic and political tensions as the A

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France sees sharp decline in desire for children

In the past twenty years, the desire to have children has clearly declined, suggesting a continued drop in fertility rates in the future, according to a study by INED published on Wednesday

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As Marseille reels from early summer wildfire, France rolls back environmental protections

A wildfire that reached France's second-largest city and left 110 injured was in ‘’net regression'', after racing toward the historic Mediterranean port city, but was not yet fully extinguished. Spurred by exceptionally hot summer winds, the fire grounde

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PSG smash Real Madrid, qualify for Club World Cup final

Paris Saint-Germain easily defeated Real Madrid (4-0) and will meet Chelsea in the Club World Cup final on July 13.

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At least two killed as Russia launches 'massive' overnight attack on Kyiv

Russia launched a "massive" drone and missile attack on Kyiv for the second night running killing at least two people, Ukrainian authorities said on Thursday. Residents sheltered in metro stations during the 10-hour barrage that hit residential buildings

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Russia launches over 700 drones in attack on Ukraine

Russia on Wednesday launched its largest drone attack since it started its full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago, pummeling its neighbor with over 700 drones as Moscow escalates its assault. Russia's latest offensive comes amid sharp criticism f

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US sanctions UN human rights expert investigating Israeli abuses in Gaza

The US on Wednesday said it is sanctioning Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories, after failing to have her removed from the international body over her investigation of Israel's human rights violations in

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More than 160 people still missing as death toll in Texas floods hits 119

The Texas flash floods death toll rose to 119 on Wednesday as worries grew that the figure could more than double, with more than 160 people still reported missing.

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US sanctions UN expert investigating Israeli human rights abuses in Gaza

The US on Wednesday said it is sanctioning Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, in the Trump administration's latest bid to punish critics of Israel's war in Gaza. Albanese, a human rights lawyer, has repeatedly descr

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South Korean court issues new arrest warrant for ex-president Yoon

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested early Thursday after a court greenlit a new arrest warrant for the impeached ex-leader, who faces a host of charges including corruption, abuse of power, and obstruction of official duties.

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Green activism or public threat? UK cracks down on environmental groups

In the UK, an ongoing crackdown on environmental activists is becoming ever tighter. Those who cause "public nuisance" by sitting on a road to block it, or spraying paint on a building or work of art can now be punished not by a simple fine, but a prison

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'Russia’s unprecedented actions in Ukraine demand an unprecedented EU response'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking at the start of the two-day Ukraine Recovery Conference, is urging politicians and businesses to boost investments in defence, warning Russian President Vladimir Putin was not interested in peace. For in-d

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Russia hits Kyiv in heaviest aerial attack since war began

Russia pounded Ukraine’s capital with another major missile and drone attack overnight into Thursday, causing fires in areas across the city and killing two people a day after the heaviest aerial attack of the three-year war so far, according to Ukrainia

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French nuclear tests in Polynesia: Decades later, victims seek justice

Exactly 40 years ago, a Greenpeace ship called the Rainbow Warrior was bombed in New Zealand, killing a photographer on board. It later emerged that the attack was carried out by France's foreign intelligence agency, the DGSE. Its aim was to stop the boa

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Trump hits Brazil with 50% tariffs on steel, demands end to Bolsonaro trial

US President Donald Trump imposed a 50 percent tariff on a key Brazilian steel supplier on Wednesday as he called for an end to the trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro on charges of attempting to stage a coup. In a letter to Brazil's President Luiz

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Yesterday

PSG crush Real Madrid to set up Club World Cup final with Chelsea

European champions Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday crushed Spanish giants Real Madrid 4-0 in the Club World Cup semi-final, setting up a final against Chelsea and an opportunity to close out a historically dominant season with a fifth trophy.

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US issues sanctions against UN investigator probing abuses in Gaza

The Trump administration announced it is issuing sanctions Wednesday against Francesca Albanese, the U.N. special rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, the latest effort by the United States to punish critics of Israel's 21-month war in Gaza. The State

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PSG crush Real Madrid 4-0 to set up Club World Cup final with Chelsea

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Recent European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths, scientists estimate

Around 2,300 people died of heat-related causes across 12 European cities during the severe heatwave that ended last week, according to a rapid scientific analysis published on Wednesday. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Ian Duff, Head of Greenpeace

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Trump hosts African leaders as aid cuts threaten millions of deaths

In tonight's edition: US President Donald Trump told leaders from five African nations on Wednesday that he was shifting the US approach to the continent from aid to trade. Also, Lesotho has declared a national "state of disaster" over soaring unemployme

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Paris' red-light district Pigalle turned into hipster heaven

Once known for its risque nightlife, Paris' Pigalle neighbourhood is now buzzing with cocktail bars, cafes and controversy over what's been lost. FRANCE 24's Charlotte Lam reports.

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Trump meets five West African leaders, hails pivot from aid to trade

During their meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, the leaders of Liberia, Senegal, Gabon, Mauritania and Guinea-Bissau heaped praise on Trump, touted their countries' vast mineral resources and made little mention of re

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French police raid far-right party HQ over campaign financing

The leader of France's National Rally (RN) said police seized documents from the far-right party's headquarters on Wednesday, a raid prosecutors said was linked to a French probe into alleged illegal campaign financing. It is the latest legal trouble for

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'Trump may be finally be getting tired of Putin's game', analyst says

President Donald Trump accused his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday of talking "bullshit" about Ukraine, saying that the United States would send Kyiv more weapons to defend itself. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks to Natasha Lindstaedt, Profess

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Signs of 'civil society awakening' amid ongoing ceasefire talks

Reporting from Jerusalem, FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky says there are 'signs of civil society awakening' both in Israel and in Gaza amid ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday his meeting with U.

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Recurrent wildfires across the Mediterranean region are changing its landscape

Multiple countries in the Mediterranean region have been battling intense wildfires this summer, including France, Greece, Syria and Turkey. These aggressive, recurring fires suggests a new normal of altered lives, landscapes and economies in the Mediter

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Crackdown in Kenya: Can authorities silence Gen Z protests?

Rubber bullets, tear gas, water cannons and live rounds: can Kenya's police beat the defiance of a new generation into submission? Monday's Saba Saba Day marches, marking 35 years since the spark of the movement that led to a return of multiparty rule, w

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The dizzying fall of a Russian gold magnate who fell out of favour with the Kremlin

Long seen as loyal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, billionaire Konstantin Strukov is on the verge of being stripped of his gold mining empire. The state's seizure of his group illustrates the Kremlin’s hardening stance toward Russian oligarchs, dema

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Hamas charter, writings, teachings reveal 'genocidal intent to destroy, dehumanise Israeli people'

An Israeli report just released reveals Hamas used sexual violence as a “tactical weapon of war” during its Oct. 7, 2023 attacks. The Dinah Project, a team of legal and gender experts, based its findings on testimonies, first responder accounts, and fore

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Evenepoel triumphs in Tour de France time trial as Pogacar takes yellow jersey

Race-against-the-clock specialist Remco Evenepoel won the first time trial of the Tour de France on Wednesday, while Tadej Pogacar's second place was enough for the defending champion to take hold of the overall leader's yellow jersey.

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Israel strikes Gaza school shelter, 40 Palestinians killed

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have resulted in at least 40 Palestinian deaths, including ten members of a single family sheltering in a tent. These attacks occurred amid ongoing U.S.-brokered ceasefire negotiations, which have yet to yield a breakthrough.

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Ukraine: Trump renews arms support as Putin strikes with major drone attack

President Trump reiterated US support for sending arms to Ukraine and sharply criticized President Putin, calling his diplomacy “meaningless.” Within hours of Trump’s remarks and plans to resume weapons deliveries, Russia launched its largest drone-and-m

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