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Ukraine anti-corruption agencies uncover major drone procurement graft scheme

A Ukrainian lawmaker and a pair of local officials, as well as an unspecified number of National Guard personnel, have been caught in a major graft scheme that involved using state funds to buy drones and other military hardware at deliberately inflated

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Ukraine: War is 'the price they have to bear to live in an independent sovereign state'

US President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines in an extraordinary escalation of what had been an online war of words with former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, currently Russia's Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of

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Home hero Ferrand-Prévot takes the lead in epic Tour de France climb

French rider Pauline Ferrand-Prévot took a commanding lead at the women's Tour de France after launching a solo attack on the final climb of Saturday's penultimate stage.

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US envoy meets Israeli hostage families in Tel Aviv

US envoy Steve Witkoff met Saturday (August 2) the families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, according to the main association representing those still in captivity almost 22 months after being seized during Hamas's October 2023 attacks. FRANCE 24's Nog

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FRANCE 24 report in Sweida: Tens of thousands displaced since clashes began

Since the beginning of sectarian clashes between Bedouins and Druze in Sweida province, several humanitarian organizations have been helping civilians to evacuate from the devastated city. The UN believes 173,000 people have been displaced since mid-July

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European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day: Remembering a tragedy

It's one the less known chapters of WWII: the Nazis' racially-based massacre of anywhere between a quarter and half a million Roma on top of the more than six million Jews killed in the Holocaust. Roma victims were also subjected to internment, forced la

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Amount of aid entering Gaza is 'very insufficient', Germany says

The amount of humanitarian aid that Israel is allowing to enter the besieged Gaza Strip is "very insufficient", the German government said Saturday, noting "limited initial progress" in getting more aid into the enclave. Aid agencies say that more than t

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World economies react to Trump's tariffs punch

Trump signed an order imposing steep tariffs on 66 countries, the European Union, Taiwan and the Falkland Islands, to go into effect Aug. 7, after he originally threatened them for April but postponed twice after that until Aug. 1.

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'We can't even find a loaf of bread': Desperation is taking hold in Gaza

As people struggle to reach aid, desperation is taking hold in Gaza. According to UN experts, the "worst-case scenario of famine is playing out."

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Egypt: Alexandria threatened by climate change and rising sea levels

In the past 20 years, nearly 300 buildings have collapsed in Alexandria. One significant factor contributing to this situation is climate change, particularly the rising sea levels in the Mediterranean. Alexandria stands out as one of the cities most at

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African Nations Championship kicks off

African Nations football Championship kicks off this Saturday (August 2) in Tanzania. For the first time, three East African countries are hosting the competition: Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. The tournament, which was supposed to take place in February,

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Colombian ex-president Uribe sentenced to 12 years house arrest

Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe was sentenced by a judge on Friday (August 1) to 12 years of house arrest for abuse of process and bribery of a public official, in a long-running case over connections to former right-wing paramilitaries. Uribe sa

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South Africa in 'negotiations' with US over tariffs as deadline pushed back by a week

South Africa is among the countries facing President Donald Trump's new tariffs on exports, that are due to come into force on August 7, rather than August 1st as previously announced. President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will use the week-long delay to try

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Italy to begin air drops of aid into Gaza, minister says

After France and Spain, Italy said Friday (August 1) it would begin air drops over Gaza, which UN-backed experts say is slipping into famine. The first drops could come on August 9, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said. "I have given the green light to a

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K-pop fever sweeps France: Blackpink set to fill the Stade de France

Blackpink's weekend concerts are set to fill France's largest stadium.These four K-pop idols are performing in the country for the third time.

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Israel's army chief says 'combat will continue without rest' in Gaza unless hostages are freed

The Israeli army chief of staff said Friday that "combat will continue without rest" in the Gaza Strip unless Hamas releases the remaining hostages. Hospitals in Gaza reported that Israeli fire killed over a dozen people on Saturday, including eight indi

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US envoy visits aid site in Gaza: 'This was a public relations visit', analyst says

US envoy Steve Witkoff visited an aid distribution site in Gaza run by the Israeli-US Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF) on Friday (August 1) amid global outrage over shortages and deadly chaos. For more analysis, FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade is joined by Scott L

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War in Ukraine: Russian forces advance for fourth month in a row

Russia's military advance in Ukraine accelerated for a fourth straight month in July. Moscow claims to control nearly 80 percent of the Donetsk region.

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Donald Trump orders nuclear submarines moved after Russian 'provocative' comments

US President Donald Trump on Friday (August 1) announced that he had ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in "the appropriate regions", responding to what he called "foolish and inflammatory" statements from former Russian president Dmitry Med

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'Trump is tightening his grip on American economic policy and institutions'

Once again, US President Donald Trump is tightening his grip on American economic policy and institutions. Hours after a report published on Friday (august 1) said job growth was lower than expected, Trump ordered the firing of a key economic official, a

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Aubameyang is already looking forward to seeing his supporters again

One year after leaving for Saudi Arabia following a difficult season for OM, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang expressed his joy at playing for Marseille again.

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SpaceX 'Crew Dragon' docks with ISS just 15 hours after launch

A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying an international team of four astronauts docked on Saturday with the orbiting International Space Station (ISS) just 15 hours after it launched.

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Their families fled the Nazis. Facing Trump, US Jews are making Germany ‘Plan B’

Germany is making it easier for the descendants of victims of Nazism to obtain German citizenship, and an increasing number of American Jews are applying. While some are seeking citizenship for practical reasons or as a form of reparation, others see it

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At least three killed in Ukrainian drone strikes in Russia

Ukrainian drone strikes overnight in western Russia left at least three people dead and two injured, according to regional governors on Saturday. In the Penza region, Governor Oleg Melnichenko reported that a woman was killed and two others were injured

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Jury awards more than $240 million to plaintiffs over fatal Tesla Autopilot crash

A Florida jury on Friday ordered Tesla to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to the victims of a 2019 fatal crash involving its Autopilot driver assist technology. The verdict, which comes after a four-year long case, could encourage more legal action a

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Japan sets new record for highest nationwide average temperature in July

Japan's weather officials said the country has experienced its hottest July on record this year. Scientists warn that human-driven climate change is making heatwaves more frequent and intense globally, and Japan is no exception.

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Yesterday

South Africa in 'intensive negotiations' with the US over tariffs

In tonight's edition, South Africa says it will be working hard to support its exporters hit by american new 30% tariff. Also, as sea levels rise, Egypt’s historic coastal city of Alexandria faces a growing threat: climate change is about to erase one

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Colombia's ex-president Uribe sentenced to 12 years house arrest for witness tampering

A Colombian judge on Friday sentenced former president Álvaro Uribe to 12 years of house arrest for witness tampering, making him the first ex-head of state in the country’s history to be convicted and sentenced. The 73-year-old conservative figure denie

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The questionable experts with the Global Fact-Checking Network, Russia's verification organisation

Russian organisation the Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN), which was launched in April 2025, claims to fight disinformation. But a number of the 60-odd members of the network regularly share disinformation online. We take a look.

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French prosecutors seek rape trial for PSG football star Achraf Hakimi

French prosecutors said on Friday they had asked an investigating judge to send Paris Saint-Germain footballer Achraf Hakimi to trial over a rape allegation dating back to 2023.

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Trump orders nuclear submarines moved near Russia after 'provocative' comments

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Trump orders nuclear submarines moved near Russia after 'provocative' comments

US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that he had ordered two nuclear submarines to deploy near Russia, responding to what he called "foolish and inflammatory" threats from former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev.

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Residents of Paris's Montmartre neighbourhood raise alarm on overtourism

With around 11 million visitors passing through its streets annually, the Parisian neighbourhood of Montmartre has long been a must-visit location for tourists in the city. However, with the narrow streets filling up with more tourists each year, local

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Residents of Paris's Montmartre neighbourhood raise alarm on overtourism

With around 11 million visitors passing through its streets annually, the Parisian neighbourhood of Montmartre has long been a must-visit location for tourists in the city. However, with the narrow streets filling up with more tourists each year, local

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France suspends intake of Gazan evacuees over student's antisemitic posts

France announced Friday it would halt its Gaza student evacuation programme after a scholarship recipient accused of sharing antisemitic posts was ordered to leave. All Gazan arrivals will now face new screening as authorities investigate the vetting pro

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'Disappointed': US trading partners around the world react to Trump's new tariffs

Several countries welcomed US President Donald Trump’s softened tariff plan on Friday, with lower-than-expected rates and a one-week delay. But confusion and concern linger, as some key partners – including Canada, Taiwan and Japan – still seek clarity o

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Trump fires US labour statistics chief after dismal employment report

President Donald Trump on Friday said that he was firing the head of the Bureau of Labour Statistics after a jobs report showed weakening employment. According to data from the Labor Department, job growth in July fell short of expectations, and recent r

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War in Ukraine: Death toll in Kyiv rises to 31 after russian strikes

Ukraine on Friday observed a day of mourning following one of the deadliest Russian attacks on the capital Kyiv since the 2022 full-scale invasion. At least 31 people, including five children, were killed in Thursday's bombardment. US President Donald Tr

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Stock markets dip as Trump unveils new tariff rates

Global stock markets took a hit Friday in reaction to US President Donald Trump’s new tariff rates on nearly 70 countries. The tariff deadline has been postponed several times but is currently set to kick in a week from now, on August 7.

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US tariffs on India: A changing tide in their partnership?

After weeks of negotiations, Donald Trump said the US will impose a 25% tariff on goods imported from India from Friday onwards, threatening an additional "penalty" owing to India's continued reliance on Russian oil for its energy needs. What does this

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El Salvador's parliament approves reform to allow Bukele to run indefinitely

Salvadoran lawmakers on Thursday passed a constitutional reform abolishing the limit on the number of presidential terms. This change allows President Nayib Bukele, in power since 2019, to run for re-election indefinitely.

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US special envoy Witkoff to visit Gaza to assess humanitarian crisis

US envoy Steve Witkoff is scheduled to travel to the Gaza Strip on Friday to inspect humanitarian aid distribution sites and meet with residents — a rare visit by a foreign diplomat to the war-ravaged Palestinian territory, which is facing the threat of

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D-Day for Trump's tariffs: 'A complete rewiring of the global trade system'

Mujtaba Rahman, Managing Director Europe at Eurasia Group, analyses the impact of US President Donald Trump's new tariff barrage.

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Trump envoy to visit aid sites as humanitarian disaster worsens in Gaza

Noga Tarnopolsky, our correspondant in Jerusalem, has more.

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Never enough gold for legendary French swimmer Léon Marchand

Léon Marchand won his sixth world title on Thursday in Singapore — his third in the 200-meter individual medley — just one day after setting a world record in the event.

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EA Previews new video game Battlefield 6 in Paris : A Fantasy of War ?

EA unveiled an early look at Battlefield 6 during a closed event in Paris, stirring both excitement and controversy.

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US President Donald Trump hits dozens of countries with steep duties

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing reciprocal tariffs of 10% to 41% on imports from dozens of countries. India faces 25% duties, Taiwan 20%, and South Africa 30%. The White House said the measures will take effect on

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Heavy flash flooding hits New York City 🌧️

🗽 New York and surrounding areas were hit by severe flash flooding on Thursday, submerging streets and subways.No major damage was reported, but air traffic was heavily disrupted. Such extreme weather is becoming increasingly common in the US. ⛈️

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War in Ukraine : At least 31 killed in latest Russian strikes on Kyiv

After bombings in Kyiv on Thursday that left at least 31 dead and over 150 injured, the city is observing a day of mourning on Friday. The Russian attack was described as “disgusting” by Donald Trump. During the night from Thursday to Friday, the town of

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‘Mathematics of starvation’: The Guardian on famine in Gaza

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, August 1: Shocking images of famine in Gaza dominate front pages today, as US envoy Steve Witkoff travels to the territory amid mounting humanitarian concerns. Also, a Ukrainian soldier was reportedly rescued from enemy lines using

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MAGA global shakedown: Facing tariffs, sanctions, Lula now stands 'good chance of getting reelected'

Brazil vowed Thursday to fight new U.S. tariffs after President Trump imposed a 40% hike on Brazilian imports, citing what he called a “witch hunt” against ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, currently on trial for coup plotting. The move brings total trade dut

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French swimming superstar Léon Marchand claims sixth world title in style

Léon Marchand dazzled once again on Thursday in Singapore, clinching his sixth swimming world championship crown — and his third in the 200m individual medley — just 24 hours after smashing the world record in the same event.

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French swimming superstar Léon Marchand claims sixth world title in style

Léon Marchand dazzled once again on Thursday in Singapore, clinching his sixth swimming world championship crown — and his third in the 200m individual medley — just 24 hours after smashing the world record in the same event.

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Kyiv observes day of mourning after massive Russian strikes, Trump slams ‘disgusting’ attack

Ukraine on Friday observed a day of mourning following one of the deadliest Russian attacks on the capital Kyiv since the 2022 full-scale invasion. At least 31 people, including five children, were killed in Thursday's bombardment. US President Donald Tr

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Live: Trump envoy Witkoff visits Gaza aid distribution site

President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Friday visited an aid distribution site in Gaza run by the American privately-owned Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF). The visit came amid international outrage

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El Salvador parliament approves reform to allow Bukele to run indefinitely

El Salvador's Congress on Thursday approved a constitutional reform scrapping presidential term limits, allowing incumbent Nayib Bukele to seek re-election indefinitely. The changes, fast-tracked by his majority-controlled legislature, also extend terms

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Peru: Sandstorm strikes southern region

🌪️A rare #sandstorm blanketed southern #Peru in yellow haze, halting traffic and tourism in the Ica region on Thursday.

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Syria forms panel to probe civilian attacks in Sweida violence

Syria's new authorities have established a committee to investigate attacks on civilians during recent sectarian clashes in the southern Druze-majority province of Sweida. The week-long clashes last month killed more than 1,400 people, according to the U

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Trump Tariffs : US President Donald Trump grants Mexico 90-day reprieve

Just Thursday, Trump announced he was delaying a tariff hike on products from the major US trading partner Mexico. The postponement by 90 days came after talks with his counterpart Claudia Sheinbaum. Carys Garland gives us her take.

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Trump’s envoy visits an aid distribution center in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip

The special envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump visited an aid distribution center in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip on Friday morning, as pressure mounts on Israel over the rising death toll in the famine-stricken Palestinian territory. Shrouq Al-Aila, jou

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