French PM Bayrou tries to shore up support for budget plan ahead of confidence vote

• 8:39 PM

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Prime Minister François Bayrou's TV interview on Sunday aimed to convince the French people of the merits of his austerity budget plan, ahead of the confidence vote in parliament scheduled for September 8. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Philip

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Houthi rebels detain at least 11 UN personnel, envoy to Yemen says

• 7:33 PM

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The United Nations envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, condemned the “arbitrary detentions” of  at least 11 UN staff by Houthi rebels on Sunday and demanded that they be “immediately and unconditionally” released. Those arrested included seven World Food Pro

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French PM says 'fate of France' is at stake in Sept 8 confidence vote

• 7:09 PM

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French Prime Minister François Bayrou said in an interview on Sunday that France's future was at stake in the September 8 confidence vote in parliament on his government’s plan to slash public spending.  Opposition parties have said they will oppose the

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At least seven killed, 71 wounded as Sudan's RSF paramilitaries shell besieged city

• 4:12 PM

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Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) group has launched its fiercest offensive yet on the besieged city of El-Fasher, the last major city in the western Darfur region still under the control of the Sudanese army, killing seven and wounding 71 others, accor

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'Greenland is not for sale': French foreign minister visits Arctic territory in show of solidarity

• 3:47 PM

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French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Sunday that “Europe and France stand by" Denmark and Greenland, insisting that Greenland “is not for sale” on a visit to Greenland's capital, Nuuk. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said that the US se

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Cuba: Vintage cars reborn in Havana

• 3:37 PM

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Vintage American cars are part of the fabric of Havana. Some vehicles in the Cuban capital are nearly a century old, and keeping them running is a labour of love for their owners. This week, car aficionados are gathering to showcase their restorations at

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Is climate change making hurricanes stronger?

• 3:17 PM

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Tropical cyclones – that is, hurricanes, typhoons and tropical storms – are becoming slower and more dangerous due to climate change. Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, one of the worst hurricanes in US history, here is what you

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French PM Bayrou fighting to keep his job amid budget controversy

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The centrist prime minister said this week he would request a vote of confidence in parliament on September 8, as he tries to garner support for his plan to slash the budget. Socialist leader Olivier Faure said his party's decision to vote against Bayrou

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Aid flotilla set to sail to Gaza

• 2:52 PM

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A flotilla carrying aid and various public figures, including Greta Thunberg and European lawmakers, is set to sail from Barcelona on Sunday, aiming to reach Gaza by mid-September. Organisers called it the largest solidarity mission yet, after Israel blo

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Summer of AI psychosis: stories of tragic chatbot interactions multiply

• 2:16 PM

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Stein-Erik Soelberg killed his mother and himself in Connecticut earlier this month, with the Wall Street Journal reporting that ChatGPT fuelled his irrational fears about her. Meanwhile a couple in California has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI after the

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Rock music and Scarlett Johansson are helping to protect cattle from wolves

• 1:36 PM

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Once hunted nearly to extinction, grey wolves have made a comeback in the US, but their growing population has meant ranchers have had to resort to new ways to protect their livestock from attack by the apex predator. The latest technique involves using

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Aid flotilla with Greta Thunberg, European lawmakers set to sail for Gaza, arriving mid-September

• 10:30 AM

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A flotilla carrying humanitarian aid and high-profile figures, including Greta Thunberg and European lawmakers, is scheduled to depart from Barcelona on Sunday, with the goal of reaching Gaza by mid-September. Organisers have described it as the largest

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SCO Summit: Putin, Modi join Xi in Tianjin amid Trump tariff war

• 10:23 AM

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China’s Xi Jinping welcomed on Sunday Russia’s Vladimir Putin, India’s Narendra Modi and leaders from around 20 countries to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin, a high-security gathering aimed at boosting Beijing’s influence and prom

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Israel expands Gaza City offensive: Protests flare from Venice to Nazareth

• 9:54 AM

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Israel will soon restrict or slow the flow of humanitarian aid into parts of northern Gaza as it intensifies its offensive against Hamas, an official said Saturday, a day after Gaza City was declared a combat zone. The move is expected to draw further co

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Ligue 1: PSG shine in Toulouse (6-3)

• 9:09 AM

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Driven by João Neves, who hit a stunning hat-trick with two bicycle kicks, Paris Saint-Germain claimed a third straight Ligue 1 win on Saturday. Ousmane Dembélé struck twice from the spot before going off injured.

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India and China seek a business reboot

• 8:53 AM

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to China this weekend for his first visit in seven years, joining Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at a regional security summit in Tianjin. The trip comes amid strained relatio

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Iraq’s drought reveals hidden ancient ruins

• 8:51 AM

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In Iraq, people have been struggling to cope with one of the worst droughts on record. Water levels in the vital Tigris River have dropped significantly, and parts of the country are facing a severe water crisis. Yet the dry conditions have proved to be

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Pakistan evacuates half a million people as latest floods kill 30

• 8:49 AM

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Nearly half a million people have been displaced in eastern Pakistan after days of torrential rain caused rivers to overflow, rescue officials said, as large-scale operations continue amid a devastating monsoon season. The Punjab Disaster Management Auth

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Leading Ukrainian 'statesman' and Maidan protest leader assassinated in Ukraine

• 8:47 AM

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the “horrific murder” of Andriy Parubiy, a leading figure in Ukraine’s 2014 pro-European "Maidan" protest movement, who was shot and killed in Lviv on Saturday. A former speaker of parliament, Parubiy, 54,

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Palestinians conduct night patrols to prevent West Bank settler attacks

• 8:45 AM

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In the West Bank, Palestinians have begun organizing night patrols to safeguard their communities from settler attacks, a practice that has become an essential element of local security amid rising tensions with Israeli settlers. These patrols serve as b

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China-Russia trade booms in border towns

• 8:43 AM

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This week offers another occasion for Russia and China to showcase what they describe as a ‘no-limits’ partnership. It isn’t just about politics: their intertwined, though unequal, economic relationship is also key to understanding their ties. France 24

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Xi hosts Putin, Modi at SCO summit in show of Global South unity

• 8:40 AM

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China’s Xi Jinping welcomed on Sunday Russia’s Vladimir Putin, India’s Narendra Modi and leaders from around 20 countries to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin, a high-security gathering aimed at boosting Beijing’s influence and prom

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Zelensky vows to retaliate as Russian strikes leave 60,000 homes without power

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Russia launched 142 of drones overnight, striking energy sites in Ukraine’s Odesa and Chernihiv regions and leaving nearly 60,000 households without power, Ukrainian officials reported Sunday.

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Brain implants that read minds: a medical miracle raises new ethical questions

• 8:21 AM

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For the first time, researchers have succeeded in translating silent thoughts in real time using a brain implant coupled with artificial intelligence. This technology promises to offer a new form of communication to paralysed people. But it also raises c

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EU urges US to reverse visa ban on Palestinian officials heading to UN General Assembly

• 8:08 AM

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The EU pressed Washington on Saturday to reconsider its decision to bar Palestinian officials, including Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas, from next month’s UN General Assembly, citing international law and agreements obliging the US to gran

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Aid flotilla with Greta Thunberg, European lawmakers set to sail for Gaza

• 5:39 AM

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A flotilla carrying aid and various public figures, including Greta Thunberg and European lawmakers, is set to sail from Barcelona on Sunday, aiming to reach Gaza by mid-September. Organisers called it the largest solidarity mission yet, after Israel blo

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Aid flotilla with Greta Thunberg, European lawmakers set to sail for Gaza

• 3:07 AM

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A flotilla carrying aid and various public figures, including Greta Thunberg and European lawmakers, is set to sail from Barcelona on Sunday, aiming to reach Gaza by mid-September. Organisers called it the largest solidarity mission yet, after Israel blo

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Xi hosts Putin and Modi at SCO summit in show of Global South unity

• 1:47 AM

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China’s Xi Jinping welcomed on Sunday Russia’s Vladimir Putin, India’s Narendra Modi and leaders from around 20 countries to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin, a high-security gathering aimed at boosting Beijing’s influence and prom

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Sco Summit: Xi aims at showing global south unity, with Modi and Putin

• 12:54 AM

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China’s Xi Jinping welcomed on Sunday Russia’s Vladimir Putin, India’s Narendra Modi and leaders from around 20 countries to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin, a high-security gathering aimed at boosting Beijing’s influence and prom

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Debunked images: Pro-Israeli influencers claim famine in Gaza is staged

• 12:52 AM

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For several weeks now, the pro-Israeli account Gazawood has been claiming that the famine in Gaza is staged. To back up its claims, it has been sharing videos of cafés and restaurants that are still in operation, claiming that they show that there is no

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Climate threats: Rising temperatures, species at risk and ecosystems shaken

• 12:50 AM

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On Sunday, senior Pakistani officials said that Punjab province is facing historic floods, with two million people already affected as the monsoon triggers mass evacuations. Pakistan is one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change and global wa

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