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What happens in the Antarctic doesn't stay in the Antarctic, ice-sheet modeller says

A new study published in Nature reveals 'evidence for rapid, interacting and sometimes self-perpetuating changes in the Antarctic'. Speaking on FRANCE 24, glaciologist and ice-sheet modeller Frank Pattyn, Chair of the Belgian National Committee on Arctic

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Netanyahu orders new talks to release all hostages, pushes ahead with Gaza City takeover

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said he had ordered the beginning of immediate negotiations to release the remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza, rejecting a ceasefire proposal presented earlier this week. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky

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EU gets 15% US tariff for cars, but fails to get wine reprieve

The US and EU released details of a trade deal that foresees lower car tariffs but no relief for Europe's wine sector, but Brussels said it would push for further concessions. US President Donald Trump and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen cli

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Facing troop shortage, Israeli army looks to deserters and the diaspora

Israel is looking for new ways to recruit soldiers to fill up to 12,000 vacant positions, Israeli Army Radio announced this week. Struggling after 23 months of war, the longest in Israeli history, the army is looking to the Jewish diaspora abroad, the Or

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French judges dismiss genocide case against Rwanda's former first lady

French judges dismissed a long-running case against Agathe Habyarimana, widow of Rwanda’s former president, ruling there was insufficient evidence to link her to the 1994 genocide that killed around 800,000 people.

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French authorities rule out foul play in streamer's on-air death

A French prosecutor said Thursday that Raphael Graven, known online as “Jean Pormanove”, likely died of medical causes, not foul play, after collapsing during a broadcast. His on-air death sparked a public outcry and a judicial investigation into alleged

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Ukrainian man arrested over Nord Stream blasts in 2022

A Ukrainian suspect has been arrested in Italy over the sabotage of the Nord Stream underwater gas pipelines from Russia to Europe in 2022, German prosecutors said Thursday. Jörg Taszman, journalist in Berlin, has more details.

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'Power of the regulator: Holding platforms to account when they potentially violate national laws'

French streamer Raphaël Graven, 46, known as Jean Pormanove on social media, died in southern France during a broadcast on the Kick livestreaming platform that had been running for more than 298 hours. A government minister said he had been “humiliated a

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Palestinian groups in Lebanon begin handing over weapons under state deal

Some Palestinian armed groups in Lebanese refugee camps started handing over their weapons Thursday as part of a state-backed deal aimed at establishing government control and enabling a state monopoly on arms.

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Tunisians rally in support of embattled trade union amid government clampdown

Tunisia’s main labour union drew the country’s largest rally in months on Thursday, as members and backers protested President Kais Saied’s growing pressure on the UGTT, denouncing rising repression and a rollback of freedoms in the birthplace of the Ara

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Anti-war protest in Gaza City as Israel prepares offensive

Residents of Gaza City demonstrated this Thursday to call for an end to the war, as Israel approved a plan to seize Gaza City and prepares to launch its offensive and enter the city. Ceasefire negotiations appear to be at a standstill, although Hamas rec

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French music festival Rock en Seine kicks off in Paris

Rock en Seine 2025 kicked off at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud with an all-female opening night, headlined by Chappell Roan in her only French concert of the year, alongside London Grammar, Suki Waterhouse and Luvcat. The festival’s following days

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Firefighters struggle to contain wildfires in Spain and Portugal

Spain and Portugal keep on fighting major wildfires during one of the most destructive fire seasons in recent decades. Thousands of firefighters, aided by soldiers and water-bombing aircraft, fought flames devastating woodland and small towns, particular

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Ukraine: Largest Russian strikes in weeks as peace efforts drag on

Russia carried out one of its largest aerial attacks of the year on Ukraine, firing 574 drones and 40 missiles overnight, mostly targeting western regions where Western military aid is stored, amid intense diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire. The str

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Italy arrests Ukrainian suspected of involvement in Nord Stream pipeline blasts

Italian police said Thursday they had arrested a Ukrainian man suspected of being one of the coordinators of the 2022 attacks on the Nord Stream gas pipelines, which were built to carry gas from Russia to Germany. Prosecutors believe the suspect was one

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NATO weighs Ukraine security guarantees amid peace talks

NATO defence chiefs held talks on Ukraine’s future security guarantees, as Kyiv insists any peace deal must ensure a lasting ceasefire and protection against future Russian attacks. Moscow, however, has criticised these discussions for excluding its role

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CHAN 2025: Three hosts, three teams through to quarters

All the quarter-finalists of the CHAN are now known. And this year marks a first: the tournament, organised jointly by three host countries, saw all Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda make it through the group stage. The CHAN (African Nations Championship), unli

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Texas redraws congressional map: Stakes high for 2026 midterms

Texas state representatives have approved a new congressional map that could help Republicans gain five seats in the 2026 midterms. While redistricting itself isn’t unusual, FRANCE 24s Kethevane Gorjestani notes this year’s plan is controversial for its

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Rights groups reports reveal human rights violation in DRC

Rights groups accuse the Rwanda-backed M23 militia of ethnically targeted killings in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with both M23 and pro-government Wazalendo forces implicated in abuses like gang rapes and summary executions. Their seizure of mi

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Khartoum struggles to rebuild amid devastating war damage

In Sudan’s capital Khartoum, residents are struggling to rebuild after more than two years of war, with reconstruction costs nationwide estimated at $700 billion, half of which is for the capital alone. Despite frequent shortages of water and electricity

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In Malawi, overcrowded refugee camp fuels hunger, crime

In Malawi, cuts to US foreign aid are hitting the World Food Programme and UNHCR hard. At the country’s only refugee camp, now over five times its original capacity, refugees report growing food insecurity and rising crime, highlighting the urgent humani

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Hurricane Erin edged along US coasts

Hurricane Erin is affecting the US East Coast, bringing extreme heat and raising wildfire risks. Residents are bracing for triple-digit temperatures and possible thunderstorms, recalling the damages caused by Hurricane Helen.

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Swedish wooden church successfully relocated

The over-century-old Kiruna Church in northern Sweden has completed its 5 km relocation to avoid damage from ground instability caused by iron-ore mining. The move, part of a larger urban transformation of Kiruna, was carried out successfully and marks a

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Israel presses Gaza offensive as ceasefire talks falter

Israel has called up 60,000 reservists to back its plan to seize Gaza City, where fighting continues. Meanwhile, mediators push for a truce, but Israel has yet to respond to Hamas’s latest ceasefire proposal, leaving public opinion divided and puzzled. F

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Texas congressional map approved amid partisan fight

Texas state representatives approved a new congressional map aimed at giving Republicans five more House seats, following a request from President Donald Trump. Democrats tried to block the vote by leaving the state but returned and were defeated 88–52;

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Israel begins bombing Gaza City after expanded offensive gets green light

Israel on Thursday told medical personnel in northern Gaza to prepare evacuation plans ahead of a major offensive on Gaza City, as it stepped up bombardments and left mediators waiting on its response to a ceasefire proposal accepted by Hamas.

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War in Ukraine: Russia says European troops in Ukraine would be ‘unnacceptable’

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Thursday the presence of European troops in Ukraine would be "absolutely unacceptable" to Russia while Kyiv and its allies push to establish security guarantees to end the war. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zel

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'Shocking, not surprising': Death of French influencer 'will cast long shadow over these platforms'

French authorities are investigating the death of a man during a live video stream on the Kick live streaming platform, where he had regularly been shown enduring violence and humiliations. Prosecutors ordered an autopsy and opened an investigation into

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Russia launches hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine in largest attack in weeks

Russia lauched hundreds of missles and drones at Ukraine in an overnight attack, the Ukrainian air force said on Thursday. The attack, which killed at least one person, is the largest Russia has launched in weeks and comes amid US-led efforts to kickstar

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Football: Strasbourg face Brondby as they aim for European return

Racing Club Strasbourg host Danish side Brondby in the first leg of the Conference League play-offs. Strasbourg has not played in Europe since 2006.

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Tourism surge is driving up pollution in Antarctica, scientists warn

A boom in tourism over the past two decades is increasing pollution in Antarctica and accelerating the melting of snow, scientists have warned. Much of the pollution caused by the increase in human presence comes from transport powered by fossil fuels re

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Brazil police accuse Bolsonaro and son of obstruction of justice over coup trial

Police in Brazil on Wednesday called for former president Jair Bolsonaro and his son Eduardo to be charged with obstruction of justice for their efforts to meddle in the ex-leader's trial for attempting to stage a coup. The police investigation also reve

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US hits ICC with more sanctions, targets French judge involved in Netanyahu arrest warrant

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday announced more sanctions on International Criminal Court judges, saying that the court was a "national security threat" because it had sought to prosecute US or Israeli nationals. Judge Nicolas Guillou of Fr

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Amnesty International says US authorities using AI to surveil pro-Palestinian protesters

Amnesty International accused US authorities on Wednesday of using Palantir and Babel Street AI tools to surveil immigrants and target non-citizens at pro-Palestinian protests. The rights group said a review of public records shows the software enables m

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How did the rooster become a symbol of France?

When on the football pitch, the French team's jersey features... a rooster. But how and why did the bird become an important symbol of France? FRANCE 24's Tanishk Saha explains.

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Y Mekelberg: With Gaza escalation, Israel risks 'sacrificing hostages and its standing in the world'

The Israeli military stepped up its bombardment of Gaza City overnight, ahead of a key meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his ministers on a potential ground operation to seize the enclave’s largest city. The army has already called up

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Texas lawmakers approve congressional maps favoring Republicans

Texas Republicans advanced new congressional maps on Wednesday that could secure the party up to five additional US House seats. The proposed districts, urged by President Donald Trump to boost GOP midterm chances, must now pass the state Senate and be s

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French researcher in Russian jail faces new espionage charge

A French researcher imprisoned in Russia is under new investigation for espionage, a court filing showed on Wednesday. Laurent Vinatier, already serving a three-year sentence, faces a hearing on August 25. The new charges carry a potential prison term of

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Senior IS group member killed in US military raid in northern Syria, US official says

A US official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said US forces carried out a pre-dawn raid in northern Syria that killed a senior IS group member who was seen as a candidate to be the leader of the IS group in Syria. A Syrian source said the targe

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Russia not vying for peace but seeking Ukraine's surrender, former NATO official says

NATO chiefs have been discussing the security guarantees that could be provided to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal with Russia. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to former NATO Assistant Secretary General Antonio Missiroli. He says that the conditio

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Human Rights Watch and Amnesty uncover human-rights abuses in eastern DRC

Two separate investigations by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have revealed devastating human rights abuses in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly in areas controlled by the M23 rebels. The reported atrocities include executi

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Israel says it has taken first steps of military operation to seize Gaza City

Israeli troops clashed with Hamas fighters in Gaza on Wednesday as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said he was accelerating the military operation to seize Gaza City, the enclave's biggest urban centre, despite international criticism of an as

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US hits ICC with more sanctions, targets French judge involved in Netanyahu arrest warrant

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday announced more sanctions on International Criminal Court judges, saying that the court was a "national security threat" because it had sought to prosecute US or Israeli nationals. Judge Nicolas Guillou of Fr

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‘Today it’s paper, tomorrow it’s nothing’: the perils of security guarantees for Ukraine

Security guarantees have become a crucial part of discussions about a peace deal for Ukraine, with the country’s President Volodymyr Zelensky saying they are “the key issue – the starting point for ending the war”. Integrating Ukrainian forces into the E

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Death of a French streamer: Drake and Adin Ross to fund funeral

In France, the authorities have launched an investigation following the death of a streamer. He had been the star of live videos showing him being beaten and humiliated for months, content that the government has denounced as ‘absolutely horrific.’ Strea

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'Star factor of PSG appeals to int'l audiences' yet France's League 1 doesn't reap the rewards

'HEGEMONY OF PSG': As Qatar's shining football jewel continues its dominance of both French and European football, France's League 1 'is struggling with an identity problem", explains Ed Dove, ESPN/North Star Network Journalist. And while PSGs wildly suc

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At least 140 killed by Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern DR Congo, rights group says

Human Rights Watch said 141 people, predominantly Hutus, were feared to have been killed in eastern Congo in July in attacks believed to have been carried out by the Rwanda-backed M23 group, the most prominent of the armed groups fighting for control of

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France questions online violence after streamer’s live death

French prosecutors are investigating the death of a 46-year-old streamer who collapsed during a live broadcast on the online platform Kick, where he was seen being mistreated by others on screen. The case has sparked debate in France over the platform’s

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Irish rap group Kneecap at court for waving Hezbollah flag on stage

Irish rap group Kneecap appeared in court after waving a Hezbollah flag during a performance, an act prosecutors say breached anti-terror laws. The case has stirred debate in the UK, where public opinion is divided, as FRANCE 24 Bénédicte Paviot explains

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Under Geneva Convention, Russia has no automatic claim to territory simply by virtue of occupying it

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned that discussing any Western security guarantees for Ukraine without Russian involvement was a "road to nowhere". NATO military chiefs were set to discuss the details of eventual security guarantees for Ukrain

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New disinformation operation targets Armenian government with corruption claims

In mid-August, multiple accounts with ties to pro-Trump and pro-Russian networks alleged that Anna Hakobyan, the wife of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan embezzled 3.4 million dollars in a children's cancer fund corruption scandal. However, their

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Israel set to approve settlement project that could divide the West Bank

Israel on Wednesday gave approval for a controversial settlement project in the occupied West Bank’s E1 area, a move Palestinians and rights groups warn could effectively block a future Palestinian state. The development, long frozen under US pressure, h

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Israel defence minister approves plan to conquer Gaza City

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has approved a plan to seize Gaza City and authorised the mobilisation of 60,000 reservists, his ministry confirmed Wednesday. Fighting is already underway on the ground as mediators await Israel’s reply to the lates

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Mexico uses drones to boost reforestation

In a western state of Mexico, drones are being used to spray seeds over deforested areas as part of a reforestation effort. The country, heavily affected by deforestation, hopes this high-tech approach will help restore its degraded forests more efficien

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What's inside Israeli plan to conquer Gaza City ?

Israel has called up 60,000 reservists as part of a multi-stage plan to seize Gaza City, with fighting already underway on the ground. As explained by Andrew Hilliar, the operation will unfold in different phases, targeting key areas of the city to estab

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Texas GOP unveils new congressional map

In Texas, Republicans have unveiled a new congressional map aimed at flipping five Democratic-held seats, after a two-week Democratic walkout temporarily blocked it. The midterm redistricting, pushed by President Trump, seeks to help the GOP hold its nar

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Israel approves major settlement project that would divide West Bank

Israel on Wednesday approved a major settlement project in the West Bank, despite warnings from the international community that doing so threatens the viability of a future Palestinian state.

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'In principle, there are always justifications for limiting & curtailing threats to nat'l security'

A member of Irish rap group Kneecap was welcomed by hundreds of supporters as he arrived at a London court on Wednesday, charged with a terrorism offence for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Iran-backed Lebanese militia Hezbollah during a Kneeca

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France probes live streaming death of man

Prosecutors in Nice are investigating the death of 46-year-old Raphael Graven, known online as “Jean Pormanove” or “JP,” who collapsed during a live-streamed show in which he was being mistreated. The video, broadcast on the platform Kick, showed him lyi

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Paris rebuffs Netanyahu over accusations of antisemitism

After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused French President Emmanuel Macron of “fueling antisemitism” by backing recognition of a Palestinian state, the Élysée hit back. In a statement, the French presidency called the remarks “abject” and “

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