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French academic Vinatier faces fresh espionage charges in Russia

Europe • 11:23 AM

A Russian court is set to announce new espionage charges on Monday against a French researcher who is already serving a three-year sentence, part of a broader trend of Western nationals facing lengthy prison terms amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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More than 100 teams compete in Lithuania's international Corgi race

Thousands of people gathered over the weekend in Lithuania's capital Vilnius to watch teams of corgis compete in an international race.

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Trump clashes with Democrats as he expands National Guard plans

Donald Trump threatened to deploy National Guard troops on August 24 to yet another Democratic stronghold, the Maryland city of Baltimore, as the US president seeks to expand his crackdown on crime and immigration. The Guardian's David Smith tells us mor

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Israeli strikes in Yemen's capital kill six, Huthis say

Israeli strikes in Yemen's capital Sanaa on August 24 killed at least six people, according to the country's Iran-backed Huthi rebels, who have repeatedly launched missiles and drones at Israel throughout the Gaza war.

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France furious after US ambassador writes to Macron alleging antisemitism, summons envoy

France's foreign ministry issued a statement August 24 announcing it had summoned Kushner to appear Monday at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and that his allegations “are unacceptable.” France 24's Kethevane Gorjestani tells us more.

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Three things you should know about ICE

US President Donald Trump made cracking down on immigration a key promise on the campaign trail in 2024.To fulfil his intended goal, he has enlisted the help of a controversial federal police force: the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). FRA

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'Avoid disaster: Any new leader meeting Trump has foremost in their minds a risk of being ambushed'

US President Donald Trump hosts South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Washington for their first summit meeting after the countries struck a trade deal last month lowering US tariffs on the Asian ally to 15% from a threatened 25%. Alongside trade, US p

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Spain: Europe's leader in wastewater recycling

Spain recycles 15 percent of its wastewater, compared to less than 1 percent in neighbouring France. The Murcia region is a pioneer, recycling 98 percent of its wastewater, mainly for agriculture. It's a huge help during periods of drought. But while man

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'Block everything': French PM Bayrou's future uncertain amid call for general strike

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, August 25: French politics is in turmoil as Prime Minister François Bayrou faces calls for a general strike and no-confidence motions. Also, US President Donald Trump's plan to send troops to Baltimore, Chicago and New York creates

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Ukraine: Zelensky calls for one-on-one with Putin

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky insisted on August 24 that a meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin remained "the most effective way forward" as the two sides exchange prisoners and the country celebrated Independence Day.

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Russia: NGO worker Laurent Vinatier faces new espionage charge

Laurent Vinatier, already serving a three-year sentence, faces a hearing on August 25. The new charges carry a potential prison term of up to 20 years. France 24's Nick Holdsworth tells us more.

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French PM Bayrou to hold news conference ahead of possible September protests

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will hold a news conference on August 25, his office said, as he seeks to boost support for his government's budget which aims to cut more than 40 billion euros ($47 billion) in public spending.

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At least 15 killed, including four journalists, in Israeli strikes on Gaza's Nasser hospital

At least 15 people were killed, including four journalists, in Israeli air strikes Monday on Gaza's Nasser Hospital, Palestinian health officials said. More than 240 Palestinian journalists have been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza since the war began o

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France summons US Ambassador Kushner over 'unacceptable' letter about rising antisemitism

France has summoned the American ambassador to Paris after the diplomat, Charles Kushner, wrote a letter to French President Emmanuel Macron alleging the country did not do enough to combat antisemitism.

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Evergrande shares delisted in Hong Kong after years of debt problems

China's former real estate giant Evergrande has seen its shares delisted from the Hong Kong stock exchange this Monday. Once the most valuable property company in the country, the firm fell on hard times when the government cracked down on its debt-fuell

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Veteran Olivier Giroud scores again for Lille in late win over Monaco

Scoring a goal in the dying moments of Sunday's Ligue 1 match against Monaco, Olivier Giroud continues to thrill Lille fans. The Frenchman also embraces his role as "big brother" in an ambitious dressing room.

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Washington trades military support to Sahel juntas for access to mineral wealth

Under President Donald Trump, the United States has quietly recalibrated its Sahel strategy, trading military support to West African juntas battling jihadists for lucrative access to the region’s vast mineral wealth, experts say. The strategy marks a st

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French suspension of US package deliveries over tariffs comes into effect

France’s state-owned La Poste suspended the shipment of business parcels to the United States starting Monday, joining similar moves by other European firms due to looming US customs duties. La Poste said only gift parcels sent by individuals and worth l

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National Guard patrols begin carrying firearms in Washington, DC

National Guard troops deployed to Washington, DC as part of President Donald Trump's crime crackdown began carrying firearms on Sunday, according to a spokesman for the National Guard task force. Several members of the South Carolina National Guard were

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France summons US Ambassador Kushner over 'unacceptable' anti-Semitism claims

France summoned the American ambassador to Paris, Charles Kushner, late Sunday over a letter he sent to President Emmanuel Macron, accusing the French government of failing to confront rising anti-Semitism. Paris called Kushner's allegations “unacceptabl

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Nigerian military rescues 76 kidnap victims held in 'bandit' camp

At least 76 kidnap victims, including women and children, were rescued on Saturday by Nigeria's military in northwestern Katsina state, local security authorities said, adding that one child captive died in the operation. The rescue followed a precision

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'Death follows us everywhere': Israel pounds Gaza City as it vows to press on with offensive

Israeli air strikes hit areas around Gaza City on Sunday, local civil defence said, as the military pressed ahead with plans for a major offensive on what it sees as the last stronghold of Hamas. Fighting also escalated in Jabalia, just north of the city

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'Low key atmosphere' as Ukraine celebrates independence day

Europe • 8:24 PM

Ukraine launched a wave of drone strikes on Russia Sunday, triggering a fire at a nuclear power plant as it celebrated Ukrainian independence day against a backdrop of fading hopes for recent peace efforts. The celebrations in Kyiv were "low key", FRANCE

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UK promises to improve 'broken' asylum system amid wave of anti-migrant protests

As anti-migrant protests continued outside hotels housing asylum seekers on Sunday, the UK government announced plans to reform the asylum appeals process – aiming to speed up decisions, cut the backlog and end the use of hotels for accommodation. The av

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Ukraine's security gurantees top the agenda on its independence day

As Ukraine on Sunday marked its independence day, the focus was on security guarantees for the country as part of any peace deal. France 24’s Leela Jacinto examines the failures of Ukraine’s security guarantors in the past and the implications for its fu

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Taiwan to invest in military drones, drawing 'major lesson' from war in Ukraine

Drawing lessons from the ongoing war in Ukraine, where the use of drones is widespread, Taiwan said it plans to invest in 50,000 drones over the course of the next two years. The decision comes as the island faces mounting pressure from China, which it c

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Taiwan to invest in military drones, drawing 'major lesson' from war in Ukraine

Pacific Asia • 5:45 PM

Drawing lessons from the ongoing war in Ukraine, where the use of drones is widespread, Taiwan said it plans to invest in 50,000 drones over the course of the next two years. The decision comes as the island faces mounting pressure from China, which it c

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The Bright Side: Welsh corgis from all over Europe go head to head in Vilnius races

They may have little legs, but the corgi dogs taking part in this year's race have big dreams. Corgi Race Vilnius unfolded over the weekend in Vilnius, Lithuania, with 120 teams from across Europe taking part in the contest.

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Indonesia’s mobile music craze divides opinion

Pacific Asia • 3:27 PM

In Indonesia, a mobile form of street music is all the rage on the island of Java. Massive towers of loudspeakers blast electronic beats in many towns and villages, but for some, the music is simply too loud - and Islamic scholars say the trend is sparki

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Iran willing to limit uranium enrichment

The Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary, Ali Larijani, is the leading official to lower the country's uranium enrichment to 20% purity, down from 60%. France24 correspondent Saaed Azimi reports from Tehran, Iran.

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Canadian PM Carney attends celebrations on 34th Ukrainian Independence day

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ukrainians should have no doubt about Canada's commitment to their country, as he delivered a speech in Sophia Square during a surprise visit to Kyiv. Carney's first visit to Ukraine came on the invitation of President Vol

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Israeli forces kill 4 more aid seekers as northern Gaza braces for looming offensive

Israeli forces killed four aid seekers traveling on Sunday through a military zone south of Gaza City — an area regularly used by Palestinians trying to reach a food distribution point, a hospital and witnesses said. Vedika Bahl tells us more.

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Ukraine marks its independence day as peace push shows little sign of progress

Ukraine celebrated its independence from the Soviet Union Sunday, three and a half years into a war that has killed tens of thousands of people and left almost one fifth of the country occupied by Russian forces. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to

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Ukraine celebrates its 34th Independence Day amid the ongoing war with Russia

A Ukrainian drone shot down by Russian air defence systems caused a short-lived fire at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, the facility's press service said Sunday, stressing that background radiation around the plant remained at "natural levels." The detona

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Anti-immigrant protesters and counter-protesters face off across UK

Protests against the use of hotels to house asylum seekers took place across the UK, with demonstrators gathering in cities such as Bristol, Liverpool, and London, as well as in Mold, Perth, and County Antrim. In many areas, police intervened to keep riv

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Is Trump’s Ukraine gambit 'sending a signal to the world that America does not stand by its allies'?

Ukraine launched a wave of drone strikes on Russia, triggering a fire at a nuclear power plant as it celebrated Ukrainian independence day against a backdrop of fading hopes for recent peace efforts.The brutal three-and-a-half-year war of attrition, whic

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Trump administration plans to deport newly freed Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda

The US government is seeking to deport El Salvadoran national Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully expelled from the US in March before returning to face detention in the US, to Uganda, his defence attorneys said Saturday. Abrego Garcia reportedly de

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Southern France vineyards solidary after wildfires rave over 1 million hectares

France’s largest wildfire in decades has severely damaged vineyards in part of the Aude area of Languedoc on the eve of harvest, as attention turns to recovery and emergency aid. Charlotte Lam and Gaelle Fonseca tell us more.

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Ukraine celebrates its 34th Independence Day from Soviet Union

Ukraine is marking its 34th Independence Day this Sunday, commemorating its formal break from the Soviet Union on August 24, 1991. A day earlier, President Volodymyr Zelensky and other officials observed National Flag Day, another key date in the country

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Asylum hotel protesters met by counter-demonstrators across UK

Protests against the use of hotels to house asylum seekers took place across the UK, with demonstrators gathering in cities such as Bristol, Liverpool, and London, as well as in Mold, Perth, and County Antrim. In many areas, police intervened to keep riv

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US seeks to deport migrant Abrego Garcia to Uganda

US immigration authorities plan to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, a move his lawyers denounce as “vindictive” on the part of President Donald Trump’s administration. According to a court filing released Saturday, the decision followed Abrego Garc

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Protests against hotel housing asylum seekers take place across the UK

Protesters took to the streets in towns and cities across the United Kingdom on Saturday to demonstrate against hotels housing asylum-seekers. Counter-demonstrations were also held in Bristol and Liverpool, where police intervened to keep rival groups ap

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Ukraine celebrates its 34th Independence Day from Soviet Union, after National Flag Day

A Ukrainian drone shot down by Russian air defence systems caused a short-lived fire at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, the facility's press service said Sunday, stressing that background radiation around the plant remained at "natural levels." The detona

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Irish rap group Kneecap to play Paris concert in defiance of objections

Irish rap group Kneecap, who have sparked controversy in the UK over their vocal support for the Palestinian cause and criticism of Israel's bloody Gaza campaign, are set to perform at the annual Rock en Seine music festival outside Paris Sunday. Local a

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'Far too late': Palestinian despair mounts after UN declaration of famine in Gaza

Conditions in the Gaza Strip continue to deteriorate after the United Nations on Friday officially declared a famine there. Palestinians recounted feeling like "the end is near" amid "absolutely catastrophic" scenes of destruction Saturday as Israel cont

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New Israeli strikes around Gaza kill at least 33 as famine announcement raises pressure

Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 33 Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday, including people sheltering in tents or seeking scarce food, local hospitals said as a famine in Gaza’s largest city puts new pressure on Israel over its 22-month offensive.

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Marseille return to winning ways after week of dressing-room drama

A double from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang helped Marseille get back on track with a 5-2 home win over promoted side Paris FC on Saturday. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi indicated after the match that Adrien Rabiot could return to the squad, a week on from the

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Ukraine marks its independence day as peace push shows little sign of progress

Europe • 8:09 AM

Ukraine celebrated its independence from the Soviet Union Sunday, three and a half years into a war that has killed tens of thousands of people and left almost one fifth of the country occupied by Russian forces. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to

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Netanyahu rival Benny Gantz offers political truce to help secure Gaza hostage deal

Former defence minister Benny Gantz on Saturday offered to join Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a unity government to help secure the release of hostages held in Gaza. Reliant on far-right allies to remain in power, Netanyahu has launched a

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Netanyahu rival Benny Gantz offers political truce to help secure Gaza hostage deal

Former Israeli defence minister Benny Gantz on Saturday offered to join Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a unity government to help secure the release of hostages held in Gaza. Reliant on far-right allies to remain in power, Netanyahu has launched a

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Irish rap group Kneecap to play Paris concert despite Gaza protest controversy

Irish rap group Kneecap, who have sparked controversy in the UK over their vocal support for the Palestinian cause and criticism of Israel's bloody Gaza campaign, are set to perform at the annual Rock en Seine music festival outside Paris Sunday. Local a

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Downed Ukrainian drone causes short-lived fire at Russian nuclear power plant

A Ukrainian drone shot down by Russian air defence systems caused a short-lived fire at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, the facility's press service said Sunday, stressing that background radiation around the power plant remained at "natural levels". The

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North Korea test-fires two new air defence missiles, state media says

Pacific Asia • 1:29 AM

North Korea has test-fired two "improved" air defence missiles, state media said Sunday. Analysts say that Pyongyang is likely using its troops' experience fighting against Ukrainian forces in Russia to accelerate the development of ways to combat the dr

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Venezuela's Maduro rallies civilian militia volunteers, citing US invasion 'threat'

Thousands of Venezuelans on Saturday queued up across Caracas to enlist in a civilian militia in response to "threats" of a US invasion. The show of force counters earlier accusations by the Trump administration that President Nicolas Maduro is leading a

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Kneecap to perform at 'Rock en Seine' amid tensions over their criticism of Israel

Irish rap group Kneecap, who have sparked controversy in the UK over their vocal support for the Palestinian cause and criticism of Israel's bloody Gaza campaign, are set to perform at the annual Rock en Seine music festival outside Paris Sunday. Local a

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34 years ago, the making of an independent Ukraine

In 1991, in response to a coup attempt by hardline Communist leaders attempting to reassert control over the Soviet Union, Ukrainian parliamentarians voted to approve a Declaration of Independence for the state of Ukraine. FRANCE 24's Caroline Baum takes

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Saturday, august 23, 2025

France grind out hard-fought win over Italy in Women's Rugby World Cup

France kicked off its Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a slow and steady win over Italy, with the game remaining scoreless for almost half an hour. Les Bleues' relentless pressure on Italy's defence in the second half saw earned them a 24-0 win.

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Gazans testify to the reality of severe food shortages

The world's leading authority on hunger, backed by the UN, said Friday that Gaza's largest city is gripped by famine. While experts say half a million people face catastrophic hunger, Israel's foreign ministry said there was no famine in Gaza, and claime

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Nigerian air force says at least 35 jihadists killed near border with Cameroon

Africa • 7:52 PM

Nigeria’s air force said it killed at least 35 jihadist fighters in air strikes on Saturday near the Cameroon border, following an attempted assault on ground troops in the country’s conflict-hit northwest.

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