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NATO-like protection for Ukraine in focus as Zelensky, European leaders head for Trump meeting
Europe • 8:39 PM
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European and NATO leaders are joining Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington on Monday to present a united front in talks with President Donald Trump. US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Sunday said Russia is open to the idea of the US and it
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Trump drops ceasefire demand, echoing Putin’s position and jittering Ukraine
Europe • 10:02 AM
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US President Donald Trump reversed course after his meeting in Alaska with Russia’s Vladimir Putin by abandoning his demand for a ceasefire and adopting a Kremlin position calling for a full peace deal to end the Ukraine war.
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Fires keep burning in southern Europe as army is deployed in Spain
Europe • 9:29 AM
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As Spain enters its third week of heatwave alerts, firefighters continue to battle blazes in the northwest and west of the country, with army units deployed to help contain the blazes.
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Tensions soar in Serbia as protesters clash with police, set fire to party offices
Europe • 9:25 AM
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Fresh clashes erupted late Saturday (august 17) between protesters and riot police in Serbia's capital Belgrade and other cities, on the fifth consecutive night of unrest. Almost daily protests have gripped Serbia since November, following the collapse o
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Ukraine and Europe must present ‘united front’, says Macron ahead of key White House meeting
Europe • 5:53 AM
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French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday called for a united front between Ukraine and its European allies to achieve a "robust, durable peace" ahead of Monday's meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders with US Presid
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Saturday, august 16, 2025
‘Fear’ in Ukraine following Trump-Putin talks
Europe • 7:17 PM
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Ukrainians have expressed fears that Kyiv’s position is no longer being heard in Washington, says FRANCE 24’s Emmanuelle Chaze, reporting from Kyiv. Following the meeting between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Ukrainians h
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Russia-Ukraine: Is negotiating a peace treaty realistic at this stage in the war?
Europe • 1:04 PM
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The high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin began with a warm welcome at a US military base in Alaska but ended with a thud Friday (August 15) after they conceded that they had failed to reach any agreements
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Serbia: Fresh clashes erupt in Belgrade after days of unrest
Europe • 9:21 AM
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Friday brought another episode of tense confrontation between anti-government protesters and police in Serbia. Demonstrators had gathered in front of the army headquarters building in the capital.
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Serbia's police use tear gas as they clash with anti-government protesters in Belgrade
Europe • 5:59 AM
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Serbia's police used tear gas and crowd control vehicles on Friday evening in Belgrade to disperse anti-government protesters who threw firecrackers and flares at police officers in a third day of clashes. The unrest marked a serious escalation of months
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Pomp and flattery – but no Ukraine ceasefire – as Trump-Putin talks end without a deal
Europe • 3:01 AM
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The high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin began with a warm greeting and a flyover by screaming jets at a military base in Alaska but ended with the US host conceding that they had failed to reach an agreement o
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Friday, august 15, 2025
Warm greeting belies Ukraine bloodshed as Trump brings Putin in from the cold
Europe • 8:13 PM
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US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin met for a high-stakes summit in Alaska on Friday that started with a handshake, a smile and a ride in the presidential limousine, marking an unusually warm reception for a US adversary
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REPLAY: The warm handshake between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin
Europe • 7:35 PM
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President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin kicked off their Alaska summit with a warm handshake on Friday (August 15), greeting each other like old friends before heading into hours of discussions that could reshape the war in Ukraine and relatio
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Serbia’s student-led protesters wanted accountability. Now they’re calling for elections
Europe • 4:21 PM
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After more than nine months of largely peaceful anti-corruption protests, Serbia’s streets have erupted in clashes between riot police, student-led demonstrators and masked bands of ruling party loyalists. FRANCE 24 spoke with Nebojša Vladisavljević, a p
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The Ukrainian land occupied by Russia at the heart of the Trump-Putin summit
Europe • 2:01 PM
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US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska today for critical talks on the war in Ukraine. Ahead of the summit, Trump alluded to a possible “swapping of territories” as part of a larger ceasefire deal, but neither
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US aims, Russian demands, Ukrainian fears: what each side expects from Trump-Putin summit
Europe • 11:26 AM
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US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin head to Alaska with contrasting priorities on Friday as they prepare for high-stakes talks that Ukrainians fear could seal their country's fate after three-and-a-half years of devastati
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Russia may step up attacks to create ‘political circumstances’ for talks, Zelensky warns
Europe • 6:52 AM
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President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday warned that Russia may increase its attacks on Ukrainian positions in the coming days to create favourable political circumstances for diplomatic talks. US President Donald Trump is set to host Zelensky at the Whi
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Trump drops ceasefire demand, echoing Putin’s position and jittering Ukraine
Europe • 6:33 AM
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US President Donald Trump reversed course after his meeting in Alaska with Russia’s Vladimir Putin by abandoning his demand for a ceasefire and adopting a Kremlin position calling for a full peace deal to end the Ukraine war. The leaders of France, Germa
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Invasive species thrive as Mediterranean Sea temperature hits record high
Europe • 5:31 AM
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Rising sea temperatures are fuelling the rapid “tropicalisation” of the Mediterranean, with venomous Red Sea species like lionfish disrupting ecosystems from Turkey to Malta, scientists warn.
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Rival protester groups clash anew in Serbia amid escalating political crisis
Europe • 3:10 AM
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Escalating anti-government protests in Serbia continued into late Thursday, as clashes between President Aleksandar Vucic's critics and detractors over corruption accusations led to a second night of violence and arrests.
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Thursday, august 14, 2025
Alaska Summit: Behind all of the praise, is Putin simply luring Trump in?
Europe • 5:08 PM
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised US President Donald Trump’s efforts to end the war in Ukraine, more than three years after Moscow launched its invasion, as the two leaders prepared for a pivotal US–Russia summit in Alaska. For in-dep
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Russia, Ukraine exchange 84 prisoners each on the eve of Trump-Putin summit
Europe • 4:10 PM
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Russia and Ukraine swapped 84 prisoners each on Thursday, a day before President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump meet in Alaska for a high-level summit. Kyiv said the freed Ukrainians included long-held captives and "defenders of Mariu
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Spain arrests alleged arsonist as France sends planes to battle deadly wildfires
Europe • 2:06 PM
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Spain was grappling on Thursday with one of its worst fire seasons in 20 years, with blazes fuelled by record heat forcing evacuations and prompting the country to seek help from European partners. France sent two Canadair water-bombing planes to help ta
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Macron urges adoption of UN plastics treaty to address 'public health emergency'
Europe • 10:11 AM
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French President Emmanuel Macron called on countries negotiating a UN treaty against plastic pollution in Geneva on Thursday to redouble their efforts, saying it was "our chance to turn the tide" against a "public health emergency". Tensions have arisen
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Serbia's police intervene as ruling party supporters face off against anti-government protesters
Europe • 10:08 AM
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Months of protests in Serbia reached a new intensity Wednesday night as riot police intervened to separate rival demonstrations of anti-government protesters and supporters of President Aleksandar Vucic. The president once again accused unnamed foreign p
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Russia partially restricts WhatsApp and Telegram calls to 'combat criminals'
Europe • 1:34 AM
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In what it called an effort to "combat criminals," Russia said Wednesday it would restrict calls on the popular messaging apps WhatsApp and Telegram, platforms a watchdog says are used for fraud, extortion, and that involve Russian citizens in "terrorist
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Zelensky meets with UK's Starmer ahead of high-stakes Trump-Putin summit
Europe • 12:09 AM
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London Thursday ahead of Friday's Alaska summit between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. The two leaders said that the upcoming ta
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Wednesday, august 13, 2025
Spain calls on European allies for help amid worsening wildfires
Europe • 10:46 PM
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Spain is seeking assistance from its European neighbours to help contain the spread of wildfires as one of the longest heatwaves in the country's history entered its 10th day.
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Ukraine will be in 'a situation similar to that of Germany in the Cold War' after ceasefire
Europe • 6:38 PM
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Speaking to FRANCE 24, Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at the University College Dublin Clinton Institute, says that following a ceasefire, Ukraine may find itself in the same position as Germany during the Cold War, enjoying the continu
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'Wariness' in Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin talks in Alaska
Europe • 5:04 PM
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Ukrainians are wary about Friday's talks between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, says France 24's Emmanuelle Chaze, reporting from Kyiv. Ukrainians have been seeking security guarantees in case of a ceasefire, but t
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Russia makes biggest 24-hour advance in eastern Ukraine ahead of Alaska summit
Europe • 4:21 PM
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The Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine made major advances Wednesday as European leaders held online talks with US President Donald Trump ahead of his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Just days ahead of the Alaska summit, Russia made its
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'Ariane 6 is a launcher for European sovereignty'
Europe • 2:00 PM
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The Ariane 6 rocket on Wednesday blasted off carrying Europe's next generation satellite for warning against extreme weather events. As many European countries simmer in a deadly heatwave, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological
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Southern Europe wildfires kill at least three, displace thousands
Europe • 1:47 PM
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Wildfires following heatwaves and temperature spikes across the Mediterranean killed at least three people in Spain, Turkey and Albania, authorities reported Wednesday. The fires have displaced thousands in Greece and Albania as governments in several so
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Trump and Zelensky seek meeting with Putin after US-Russia talks in Alaska
Europe • 10:11 AM
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US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he would seek a three-way meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russia's President Vladimir Putin "almost immediately" after his upcoming Alaska summit with the Russian leader. Zelensky pushed fo
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Ariane 6 rocket launches with next-gen weather satellite as deadly heatwave hits Europe
Europe • 9:35 AM
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As Europe battles record-breaking heat, the Ariane 6 rocket carrying the MetOp-SGA1 satellite successfully launched on Wednesday from French Guiana. Developed by the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites, the satellite w
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Wildfires rage across southern Europe as temperatures top 40C
Europe • 9:05 AM
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At least three people have died in a scorching heatwave, which is fuelling dozens of wildfires across parts of southern Europe and forcing thousands from their homes. In several French cities, local authorities are working to protect vulnerable residents
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Two reported dead from wildfires in Spain amid European heatwave
Europe • 7:39 AM
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Two people were reported killed in Spain as a result of wildfires amid a prolonged heatwave in Europe. France 24's Sarah Morris reports from Madrid.
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Five key things to know about Europe's worsening heatwaves
Europe • 5:45 AM
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EU climate monitor Copernicus says Europe is the "fastest-warming continent on Earth" and notes that climate change is a significant factor contributing to the increasing frequency and intensity of the continent's heatwaves.
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'Zelensky and the Europeans should be a part of the decision-making process'
Europe • 4:18 AM
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Former Ambassador of Ukraine to the US and France Oleh Shamshur warns that the 'security of Europe is being decided in Ukraine and all European institutions' are at stake. Ambassador Shamshur asserts that there can be no capitulation to Russia for a last
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Europe's leaders, Zelensky to hold online talks with Trump ahead of US-Russia meeting
Europe • 2:39 AM
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European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will hold online talks with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday to underline Ukraine’s right to maintain its internationally recognised borders ahead of Trump’s meeting with Russia’s Vladimir
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Europe in diplomatic push for Ukraine as Zelensky arrives in Berlin
Europe • 12:51 AM
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Berlin on Wednesday to join European leaders in a video conference with US President Donald Trump ahead of Trump’s meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. Zelensky said th
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The Bright Side: Vintage crushed ice treat brings relief in a Roman heatwave
Europe • 12:47 AM
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In the old days, the grattachecca, made from ice transported to Rome by cart from snow mountains, kept the residents of the Italian capital cool. Ice is more easily available these days, but the traditional cooler, served with a mix of fruit and colourfu
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At least 3 dead and thousands displaced as wildfires rage across southern Europe
Europe • 12:23 AM
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Firefighters are battling several wildfires in Greece as a scorching heatwave wreaks havoc across southern Europe.
In the past 24 hours alone, more than 152 new fires have broken out across Greece - and thousands of people have been evacuated. Around 4,
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Tuesday, august 12, 2025
The security of Europe is being decided in Ukraine, former ambassador says
Europe • 6:45 PM
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FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks to Oleh Shamshur, forrmer Ambassador of Ukraine to France, about the upcoming meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska. He says that any territorial concession to Putin will only be a prelude to a wider war i
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Heatwaves and wildfires: Europe battered by the consequences of global warming
Europe • 4:27 PM
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🧯 Europe battered by wildfires, more info below ⤵️
🌡️ A blistering heatwave is currently gripping Europe, sending thermometers soaring to 43° C in France, 40 °C in Spain and 43°C in Greece.
🇪🇺 This trend is set to continue – Europe is warming twice a
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Wildfires rage in Europe as millions swelter under record heat
Europe • 2:24 PM
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Wildfires swept parts of Europe on Tuesday as record temperatures, in some areas above 40°C, gripped the continent. Scientists warn that climate change is fuelling more frequent and intense heatwaves, leaving regions from Spain to Turkey battling blazes
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Russian forces advance in Ukraine's east in lead-up to Trump-Putin talks
Europe • 11:43 AM
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Russian troops have broken through Ukraine's lines in the Donetsk region, open-source data showed on Tuesday, threatening the mining town of Dobropillia. The sudden advance comes just days ahead of planned talks between US President Donald Trump and his
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European leaders say Ukrainians must 'decide their future' ahead of Trump-Putin summit
Europe • 5:52 AM
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Leaders from every country in the European Union except Hungary on Tuesday stressed that Ukrainians must have the right to decide their future ahead of an upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in the
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'Ukraine doesn't have much room for manoeuvre': EU makes appeal to Trump ahead of talks with Putin
Europe • 12:26 AM
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European Union leaders appealed to US President Donald Trump to defend their security interests at a key summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin later this week over the war in Ukraine. Putin appeared to be on the verge of making a key territo
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EU leaders say Ukraine must 'decide its own future' ahead of Trump-Putin meeting
Europe • 12:18 AM
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Leaders from every country in the European Union except Hungary on Tuesday stressed that Ukrainians must have the right to decide their own future ahead of an upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in
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Monday, august 11, 2025
The Bright Side: Finnish fans celebrate 80th birthday of beloved Moomins characters
Europe • 7:39 PM
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The Moomins, Finland’s beloved hippo-like characters created by Tove Jansson, are celebrating their 80th birthday. Over the weekend, fans flocked to Tampere in southern Finland to celebrate the anniversary of the 1945 publication as well as Jansson's bir
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Russian strikes pound Ukraine, Kyiv targets Moscow
Europe • 3:27 PM
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Russian strikes continue to pound Ukraine. Six people were killed by drones or artillery fire in the eastern region of Donetsk and in the southern regions of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, according to local authorities. A Russian glide bomb also hit a busy c
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Record-breaking heat sweeps Europe, fuelling the risk of wildfires
Europe • 2:19 PM
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A heatwave swept through parts of Europe on Monday, breaking temperature records at weather stations in southern France and sparking wildfire risks while Bulgaria battled nearly 200 blazes. Scientists warn Europe is warming at nearly twice the global rat
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Europe's diplomatic push ahead of Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska
Europe • 10:46 AM
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European leaders on Sunday pushed for Ukraine to be a part of negotiations between the United States and Russia, ahead of talks between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Analysis by FRANCE 24 international affairs editor Kethevane Gorjestani.
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Italy, Spain, Greece, France... Wildfires break out across Southern Europe
Europe • 10:24 AM
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Europe is facing another summer of wildfires, as the effects of man-made climate change continue to intensify on the continent. Fires are currently burning in Italy, Spain, and even Scotland – major blazes in France and Greece are now contained but autho
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Italy's Mount Vesuvius closed to tourists as wildfire rages
Europe • 10:23 AM
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This Sunday has been devastating for countries in southern Europe facing violent fires. Massive resources - including firefighters and the army - were deployed in southern Italy to battle a blaze on the flanks of Mount Vesuvius near Naples. Story by Fran
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Europe is warming twice as fast as the rest of the globe
Europe • 10:21 AM
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A blistering heatwave is currently gripping Europe, sending ending thermometers soaring to 43 degrees Celsius in France, 40 °C in Spain and 43°C in Greece. And this trend is set to continue – Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average, bringin
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Drone-on-drone warfare: Ukraine adapts its air defence strategy against Russian attacks
Europe • 10:19 AM
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This spring and early summer, Russia intensified its campaign of attacks on Ukrainian cities. In particular, the number of drones used increased exponentially – Russia has started mass production of variants of the Shahed drones originally provided by Ir
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Europe pushes for Ukraine role in Trump-Putin talks
Europe • 10:14 AM
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European leaders on Sunday pushed for Ukraine to be a part of negotiations between the United States and Russia, ahead of talks between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Story by Nicholas Rushworth.
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EU's top diplomat draws up Russia sanctions, warns against 'concessions' to Moscow
Europe • 5:51 AM
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Following a meeting of EU foreign ministers on Monday, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc will draw up a 19th package of sanctions against Russia. Kallas also pledged the EU would boost military and financial aid to Ukraine and warned agai
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