SCO Summit: Cooperation or competition?

• 3:21 PM

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The SCO summit in Tianjin highlights the growing strategic partnership between Russia and China, while India also seeks to assert its influence, particularly in the race for leadership in the Global South. Economic ties with Belarus are being strengthene

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France and Germany boost defense ties amid global tensions

• 3:16 PM

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French President Emmanuel Macron hosted German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on August 29 for the Franco-German Council of Ministers. They discussed Europe’s economy, support for Ukraine, and defense, with Merz pushing for German leadership on security. But

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Is the Mediterranean turning into plastic soup?

• 2:55 PM

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The Mediterranean is thought to be the most polluted sea on Earth. The equivalent of 34,000 plastic bottles are dumped into it every minute. This unprecedented level of pollution is devastating for both humans and marine life, half of which are found now

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Zelensky expected to meet European leaders in Paris on Thursday

• 2:31 PM

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet European leaders in Paris on Thursday as part of international efforts to end Russia's three-and-a-half-year invasion, a source told AFP on Monday. US President Donald Trump is "is not so far expected

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DJ and producer Jeff Mills on musical freedom, his love of France and embracing AI

• 2:19 PM

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This week, arts24 welcomes one of Detroit's finest: DJ and producer Jeff Mills, who is taking part in the latest edition of Paris's "Jazz à la Villette" festival as part of Tomorrow Comes The Harvest, a collective he created with the late Afrobeat drumme

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Jude Law channels Kremlin leader at Venice Film Festival

• 1:40 PM

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Jude Law premiered 'The Wizard of the Kremlin' at the Venice Film Festival on Sunday, drawing attention for his striking transformation into Vladimir Putin. Directed by Olivier Assayas, the film explores Putin’s rise to power, with Law delving obsessivel

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Labubu craze sparks shadow market as counterfeit Lafufu emerges

• 1:32 PM

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Originating in Asia, the Labubu—a white-fanged, furry character from Chinese toy maker Pop Mart—has become a global sensation, selling 10 million units each month and attracting celebrity fans like Rihanna and Dua Lipa. Its high price and limited availab

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Afghanistan: More than 800 dead and 2,700 injured in an earthquake

• 1:25 PM

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Desperate Afghans clawed through rubble in search of missing loved ones after a strong earthquake killed some 800 people and injured more than 2,700 in eastern Afghanistan, according to figures provided Monday by the Taliban government. The 6.0 magnitude

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China, India, Russia seek to challenge US dominance at Tianjin summit

• 1:21 PM

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A major summit in Tianjin kicked off Monday under the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Leaders including Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and India’s Narendra Modi gathered to strengthen regional ties and push back against US influence on the global stage,

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Strong winds force Gaza-bound aid flotilla back to Barcelona

• 11:49 AM

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Fierce Mediterranean winds on Monday forced a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying humanitarian aid and hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists, including Greta Thunberg, to return to Barcelona. The Global Sumud Flotilla, made up of around 20 boats, is expected to

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Over 800 killed, 2,500 injured in Afghanistan quake

• 10:46 AM

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One of Afghanistan's worst earthquakes killed more than 800 people and injured at least 2,800, authorities said on Monday, as helicopters ferried the wounded to hospital after they were plucked from the rubble of homes being combed for survivors. FRANCE

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France: Nationwide protests expected as anger builds over budget cuts

• 10:45 AM

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The 'Block Everything' movement is calling for a general strike on September 10, with protests expected across the country. Anger is growing over the Prime Minister's proposed austerity budget, especially plans to eliminate two public holidays. The unres

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Key budget vote set in France as political standoff drags on

• 10:42 AM

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French Prime Minister François Bayrou has called a high-stakes confidence vote for September 8, warning the nation's future is on the line. His €43.8 billion austerity plan includes cutting public holidays, freezing spending, and raising taxes—sparking f

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Pakistan's Karachi sees rise in bodyguards as private security business booms

• 10:23 AM

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In Karachi, Pakistan's economic capital and largest city, fear has become a commodity. In 2024, Forbes Advisor ranked Karachi as the second-most dangerous city in the world for tourists. Due to the ineffectiveness of law enforcement agencies in curbing t

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Pakistan’s Punjab hit by worst floods in history

• 10:01 AM

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Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province is facing the worst flooding in its history, with around 1.5 million people affected across thousands of villages in the northeast. Nationwide, over 850 people have died during this year’s monsoon season. The situation

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Papers go dark to protest killing of journalists in Gaza

• 9:59 AM

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PRESS REVIEW – Monday, September 1: Hundreds of publications black out their front pages to speak out against the killing of journalists in Gaza. But first: most French children go back to school, while others shelter from storm alerts. Also, The Washing

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Gaza reconstruction plan faces backlash over relocation clause

• 9:59 AM

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The Washington Post has released information from a prospectus outlining the Trump administration's proposed plans for post-war Gaza. The proposal suggests the voluntary relocation of residents during the reconstruction phase. While the plan has been wel

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Open letter: With the deaths of journalists in Gaza, press freedom is also being assassinated

• 9:33 AM

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"At the rate the Israeli army is killing journalists in the Gaza Strip, there will soon be no one left to inform you." The editorial committees of more than forty French media outlets, including FRANCE 24 and our sister network RFI, are signing on to the

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Germany's lithium boom sparks backlash from locals in mining areas

• 9:24 AM

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A rush for mineral wealth in eastern Germany has left residents fearful for their health and the environment. Also in this edition: China seeks to create an economic centre of gravity to rival the US, and France's embattled prime minister rejects a propo

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US children return to school under threat of gun violence

• 9:10 AM

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With back-to-school time in the US underway, bulletproof backpacks and ballistic gear are becoming more common on shopping lists following last week’s deadly Minnesota school shooting. Retailers are promoting these items heavily, while some parents are p

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Asian leaders attend China'a SCO summit

• 9:07 AM

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The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit began on Sunday in the northern port city of Tianjin, just days ahead of a major military parade in Beijing commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. On Monday, Presidents Xi Jinping and V

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Senior Hamas figure Abu Obeida killed in Gaza, says Israel

• 9:06 AM

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Israel claims to have killed Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for Hamas’ armed wing, in an airstrike on Gaza over the weekend. He is the latest high-ranking figure targeted as part of Israel’s ongoing efforts to dismantle Hamas’ military infrastructure. Char

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Iran-backed Houthis raid UN offices in Yemen, detain 11 employees

• 9:04 AM

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Iran-backed Houthis on Sunday raided offices of the United Nations’ food, health and children's agencies in Yemen’s capital, detaining several UN employees, officials said. The rebels tightened security across Sanaa following the Israeli killing of their

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Beijing to host massive military parade

• 8:58 AM

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In China, a major military parade will take place in Beijing on Wednesday, September 3, to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory over Japanese aggression. Amid rising global tensions, the Chinese government aims to showcase its power, preserve histori

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UK has a 'number of security concerns' associated with China's prospective mega-embassy in London

• 6:51 AM

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China's plan to build a mega-embassy near the Tower of London has been stalled for three years amid strong opposition from local residents, British lawmakers, and Hong Kong pro-democracy activists. Tensions have deepened over Beijing's refusal to explain

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Rescuers try to reach quake-hit areas in eastern Afghanistan

• 6:48 AM

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Rescuers on Monday struggled to reach remote areas struck by a 6.0 magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, says FRANCE 24's Shahzain Wahlah,reporting from Islamabad in neighbouring Pakistan.

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Afghanistan: More than 600 killed in earthquake, Taliban interior ministry says

• 6:29 AM

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Earthquake in eastern Afghanistan kills hundreds, destroys villages

• 6:18 AM

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A 6.0 magnitude earthquake centred near the bustling eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad late Sunday killed more than 800 people and injured around 2,500, according to the Taliban government's chief spokesman. The quake razed villages in the eastern provinc

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Lyon snatch last-gasp home victory over 10-man Marseille

• 5:54 AM

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With the help of Marseille's struggling defence, Lyon continued their winning streak in Ligue 1 by securing their third consecutive victory. “If we don't stay humble, it could come back to haunt us,” said OL captain Corentin Tolisso. Ahead of the interna

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Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of Ukrainian politician, Zelensky says

• 5:36 AM

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Ukrainian officials have arrested a suspect in the shooting death of former parliamentary speaker and prominent Maidan protest leader Andriy Parubiy, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced early Monday. While details of the suspect's identity were not re

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Thousands protest in Indonesia as military deployed in capital

• 3:47 AM

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Thousands rallied across Indonesia Monday as the military was deployed in the capital after six people were killed in nationwide protests sparked by anger over lavish perks for lawmakers.

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Xi slams 'bullying', Putin defends Ukraine invasion at China’s SCO summit

• 12:33 AM

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Opening the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin on Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping blasted the "bullying behaviour" of certain countries in a veiled reference to US President Donald Trump's tariff war. In his speech to the gath

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French PM Bayrou's confidence vote an 'absolutely wild gamble', expert says

• 12:18 AM

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A week ahead of the confidence vote on the French government, a political expert has described it as an "absolutely wild gamble". Andrew Smith says that while French Prime Minister François Bayrou has been saying he has not taken a summer holiday since h

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EU chief von der Leyen’s aircraft GPS jammed over Bulgaria, Russian interference suspected

• 12:13 AM

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The GPS system of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's airplane was jammed Sunday shortly before landing in Bulgaria, an EU spokeswoman said Monday. Bulgarian authorities suspect the disruption was due to Russian interference, but it was

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