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Zimbabwe: Pressure mounts on platinum sector

The platinum sector is facing mounting pressure as miners claim they are owed millions in unpaid export earnings. Under government policy, 30% of foreign currency from exports must be converted into local currency. However, delays in those payments are h

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Algiers pushes back after Macron urges tougher stance

Relations between France and Algeria have reached a new low, following a letter written by Emmanuel Macron to his Prime Minister. In it, he instructs François Bayrou to take a tougher stance toward France’s former colony, as a dispute drags on over two F

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South African court rules Edgar Lungu must be buried in Zambia

A South African court has ruled that the body of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu must be returned to Lusaka for a state funeral. The decision is a setback for his family, who had wanted him buried in South Africa in a private ceremony. The legal dis

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DR Congo: Former PM Adolphe Muzito joins new government

The Congolese government has reshuffled its cabinet which now includes opposition members in an effort to cobble together support across the remaining regions where the government still retains control. In a television address by the government spokesper

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Explosion kills several members of army in southern Lebanon

The Lebanese army said on August 9 that several soldiers were killed and others wounded in an explosion while they were inspecting a weapons depot and dismantling its contents in the southern city of Tyre. Our correspondent in Beirut Rawad Taha tells us

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Gaza journalist reacts to Israel’s military expansion plan

International condemnation grew on Saturday over Israel’s decision to carry out a military takeover of Gaza City, while little appeared to change immediately on the ground in the territory shattered by 22 months of war. We discussed this with journalist

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Massive French wildfire 'contained' but unlikely to be under control until late Sunday

France’s biggest wildfire in decades has been contained, officials said Saturday, but warned that “until Sunday evening the fire will not be under control”. Hot winds and 40°C heat are threatening to reignite the blaze that has killed one person and torn

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London police arrest at least 365 supporters of banned pro-Palestine group

Europe • 3:17 PM

London police arrested at least 365 people on Saturday for supporting Palestine Action during the largest protest in favour of the group since it was banned last month under anti-terrorism legislation.

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Japan: Nagasaki marks 80th anniversary of US atomic bomb attack

The southern Japanese city of Nagasaki on August 9 marked 80 years since the US atomic attack that killed tens of thousands and left survivors who hope their harrowing memories can help make their hometown the last place on Earth to be hit by a nuclear b

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Los Angeles: Firefighters make progress against blaze that forced thousands to flee

Firefighters in a mountainous area north of Los Angeles made good progress in their battle against a brush fire that has forced thousands of people to evacuate, officials said on August 8.

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US, Russian leaders set for talks on Ukraine peace deal

Ukraine will not cede its land, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on August 9, rejecting US suggestions that a deal with Russia could involve swapping territories as Washington and Moscow prepared for talks between their leaders on ending the war. France

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Putin-Trump summit: Zelensky warns against 'decisions without Ukraine'

President Volodymyr Zelensky on August 9 warned that "decisions without Ukraine" would not bring peace and ruled out ceding territory to Russia. "Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier," he said on social media, as US President Donald Trump

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Syria withdraws from Paris talks on integrating Kurds

Syria will not take part in Paris talks on incorporating the Kurdish semi-autonomous administration into the Syrian state, a Syrian government official said Saturday. The decision comes a day after the Kurdish administration, which governs large parts of

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War in Ukraine: Trump flags 'swapping of territories' ahead of Alaska talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky on August 9 warned that "decisions without Ukraine" would not bring peace and ruled out ceding territory to Russia. "Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier," he said on social media, as US President Donald Trump

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Ghana builds Africa first genetic database to tackle cancer research gap

Fewer than 3% of the genomes used in global cancer research come from Africa. This glaring gap leaves many treatments less effective for people of African descent. Yet the continent records more than 700,000 cancer deaths each year. In Accra, a biotech c

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Japan: Nagasaki survivors say 'never again'

Thousands observed a moment of silence on Saturday to mark the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Nagasaki as two of the city’s cathedral bells chimed in unison for the first time since the atrocity that ended World War II – a

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The Bright Side: Spanish firefighters praised for saving historic Cordoba mosque-turned-cathedral

Europe • 9:26 AM

Firefighters were being praised on Saturday for rapidly containing a fire a day after it threatened to destroy a historic mosque-turned-cathedral in the southern Spanish town of Cordoba. The spectacular blaze, which broke out on Friday, was captured on v

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US astronaut Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13, dead at 97

US astronaut Jim Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13 Moon mission which nearly ended in disaster in 1970 after a mid-flight explosion, has died at the age of 97, NASA announced on August 8.

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Aude: French firefighters optimistic after controlling vast wildfire

Firefighters who helped contain France’s largest wildfire in decades were on high alert on August 8 with high temperatures forecast that could reignite the blaze in the country's south. Fires prompted evacuations elsewhere in the Mediterranean region.

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Global calls for Israel to scrap Gaza City takeover plan

Nations around the world August 8 condemned Israel's plan to seize control of Gaza City, saying it would only worsen the conflict and lead to more bloodshed. The United States has not overtly reacted to Israel's latest announcement. President Donald Trum

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Trump and Putin to meet to discuss Ukraine peace deal in Alaska

US President Donald Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, Trump said on August 8.

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US: Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan shake hands and sign deal

The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan shook hands on August 8 at a White House peace summit before signing an agreement aimed at ending decades of conflict.

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Armenia, Azerbaijan: Leaders sign historic agreement after decades of conflict

Analyst Alex Melikishvili talks to FRANCE 24 about the historic agreement signed between longstanding foes Armenia and Azerbaijan at a peace summit convened at the White House by US President Donald Trump.

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Zelensky rejects surrendering any territory to Russia ahead of Trump-Putin meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed Saturday to reject any peace plan that involves ceding land to Russia just hours after Washington and Moscow announced a summit aimed at ending the war. US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he would m

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Football: Chelsea dominates Bayer Leverkusen

In their first pre-season match since winning the Club World Cup, Chelsea dominated Bayer Leverkusen (2-0). In his first appearance with the Blues, young star Estevao scored the first goal of the match.

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Japan marks 80 years since atomic bombing of Nagasaki

Thousands observed a moment of silence on Saturday to mark the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Nagasaki as two of the city’s cathedral bells chimed in unison for the first time since the atrocity that ended World War II – a

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Trump to meet Putin in Alaska on August 15 to discuss war in Ukraine

After weeks of escalating tensions between the United States and Russia, US President Donald Trump said he will meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska as Trump looks to seal an elusive deal to end the war in Ukraine.

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‘Just a trickle’: Residents in Russian-occupied Ukraine face severe water shortage

Europe • 9:21 PM

Residents of the Russian-occupied Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine are facing a severe water crisis, with a shortage leaving them in dire conditions. Experts point to Russia's occupation, subsequent mismanagement, and wartime destruction as the direct c

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DR Congo: Former PM A. Muzito joins government as cabinet reshuffle brings in opposition members

Africa • 8:20 PM

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a cabinet reshuffle has seen opposition figures enter the government. This was a move that the president had been planning for months in order to signal national unity. The most notable development is the return of Ad

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French police open investigation after Israeli rabbi threatens Macron

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau on Friday said he had reported threatening comments against President Emmanuel Macron to police investigators. The threats were expressed in an online video by a rabbi angered over France's recent decision to for

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Legendary Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell dies at age 97

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Legendary Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell dies at age 97

Jim Lovell, the US astronaut who led the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission to the Moon in 1970, died at the age of 97, NASA announced Friday. Lovell, who was supposed to be the fifth person ever to walk on the surface of the moon, is instead credited with crea

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'Once Hamas releases the hostages the war will be over, regardless of Netanyahu government's agenda'

Nations across the world have condemned Israel's plan to wrest control of Gaza City, saying it would only worsen the conflict and lead to more bloodshed. The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres blasted Israel's plan as a "dangerous escalation", while t

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Trump orders Pentagon to target foreign drug cartels

US President Donald Trump ordered the US military to use force against Latin American drug cartels that have been designated as global terrorist organisations, US media reported on Friday, prompting Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to reject the move,

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'Following October 7th, many Israelis lost empathy for Gazans, seeing them as complicit with Hamas'

Israel plans to intensify its 22-month-long war against Hamas by launching a ground operation to take control of Gaza City. The move has triggered renewed international appeals for a ceasefire, and deepened fears for the safety of Palestinian civilians a

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Why is the US discreetly easing pressure on Myanmar's junta?

The US announced on July 24 that it was lifting sanctions against several allies of Myanmar's ruling military junta and their businesses. Human rights activists called the move “shameful” and a “catastrophic message” at a time when the junta is seeking i

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Germany suspends arms export to Israel after Gaza takeover plan revealed

Germany has suspended arms exports to Israel following the revelation of Israel’s plan to take military control of Gaza City. According to FRANCE 24's correspondent in Berlin Nick Holdsworth, this marks a major turning point in the conflict, as Germany h

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Gaza takeover plan sparks international condemnation

Israel’s plan to take military control of Gaza City has drawn strong international condemnation. The UN called it a violation of international law and a threat to Palestinians, while Germany and others denounced the move and considered diplomatic respons

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Hundreds honour Ukrainian journalist who died in Russian captivity

Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, who died in Russian captivity last year, was laid to rest in Kyiv on Friday as her colleagues urged international action to free other Ukrainian reporters held by Moscow. Hundreds gathered for the ceremony honouri

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“Unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable” : India faces US tariff pressure

Within minutes of President Trump’s announcement of an additional 25 percent tariff — raising the total levy on Indian imports to 50 percent, one of the highest he has imposed on any country — India condemned the move as “unfair, unjustified, and unreaso

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Netanyahu's Gaza takeover plan heightens war tensions

Israel plans to seize Gaza City in its 22-month war with Hamas, raising fears for civilians and hostages. Mediators from Egypt and Qatar are proposing a deal to free all hostages in exchange for ending the war and withdrawing Israeli forces. Noga Tarnopo

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Brazil faces some of the highest US tariffs on goods

Brazil’s tariffs of up to 50% on certain goods rank among the highest the US has imposed on any trading partner. Economists believe these tariffs won’t derail Brazil’s economy, but concerns remain, and Brazil has appealed to the WTO to help ease the trad

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France's largest blaze in decades has scorched 17,000 hectares

The wildfire in southern France has been brought under control but remains a threat, having consumed 17,000 hectares. As Carys Garland reports, the fire has caused devastation to villages in the Aude department.

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Until Putin faces greater pressure from West, he has little incentive to pursue peace negotiations

US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are set to hold talks in a bid to end Russia's brutal war on Ukraine. A ceasefire remains elusive for a Nobel-seeking Trump, eight months into his presidency. Joining us for a deeper pe

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Ukraine mourns tortured journalist Viktoria Roschchyna

Today in Kyiv, the funeral of Viktoria Roshchyna, a Ukrainian journalist tortured and killed in a Russian prison, takes place. Her case, along with those of other civilian prisoners, was the subject of an investigation called the Viktoria Project, conduc

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What's Israeli PM's plan to control Gaza and end the war?

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s conditions to end the war include defeating and disarming Hamas, releasing all hostages, and maintaining Israeli security control over Gaza. While Israel plans to keep military oversight, civilian governance would be ha

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The Bright Side: Abidjan landfill transformed into city parkland

Built on the site of a long-standing landfill area, Abidjan's soon-to-be-opened Akouedo Park is one of the world's latest efforts to turn harmful wasteland into community spaces.

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PSG dominate list of Ballon D'Or nominees

The 2025 Ballon d’Or will have a new winner after 2024 holder Rodri missed the 30-man shortlist dominated by PSG, with nine nominees. Neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo made the list.

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Israel cabinet approves plan to take over Gaza despite army misgivings

Israel’s military will take control of Gaza City under a plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, approved by his security cabinet, to 'defeat' Hamas while delivering aid outside combat zones. Nearly two years into the war, Netanyahu faces growing pres

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Lebanon works to disarm Hezbollah

Lebanon’s cabinet met Thursday for the second time in days to discuss disarming Hezbollah, after the Iran-backed group rejected the government’s move to strip it of weapons. Ministers reviewed a US proposal setting a timetable for disarmament, with Washi

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Huge wildfire in southern France now under control

France’s largest wildfire this summer, the worst in its Mediterranean region in at least 50 years, has been contained after killing one person, injuring 13 and destroying thousands of hectares and dozens of homes. Around 2,000 firefighters battled the bl

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Thousands forced to evacuate ahead of California’s fast-spreading Canyon Fire

Thousands of people have been driven from their homes north of Los Angeles as a brush fire spread quickly across the mountainous area.

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Cameroon opposition figure Kamto rejects 'abitrary' election ban

Africa • 6:58 AM

Prominent opposition figure Maurice Kamto on Friday rejected what he denounced as his "arbitrary" exclusion from running in Cameroon's presidential election in October. Kamto's candidacy was rejected Tuesday by the country's constitutional court.

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‘Palestinian Pelé’ shot dead by Israeli forces in Gaza, football association says

Suleiman al-Obeid, a former Palestine national football team player dubbed the "Palestinian Pelé", was shot dead Wednesday by Israeli troops who opened fire on people waiting to receive humanitarian aid, the Palestinian Football Association said.

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Israel to 'take control' of Gaza City, igniting backlash at home and abroad

Israel’s military is set to seize control of Gaza City under a new plan approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet – a move that sparked sharp criticism at home and abroad on Friday. With the war nearing its second year, Netanyahu f

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France's huge wildfire is under control but will still burn for days, authorities say

A wildfire larger than Paris that killed one person and injured more than a dozen more will continue to burn for days even after being brought under control, French authorities said Friday. Around 2,000 firefighters are still working to extinguish the bl

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Ex-Arsenal midfielder Partey joins Villarreal despite his legal troubles

Granted conditionnal bail two days ago, Partey joins the Spanish club Villareal. Partey was charged with five counts of rape against two women and a charge of sexual assault against a third woman. He denies the charges.

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US increases reward for Venezuelan President Maduro's arrest to $50 million

The United States on Thursday raised to $50 million its reward for the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who was indicted in the US on drug trafficking charges in 2020. The US, which does not recognise Maduro's past two election victories, s

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Protests erupt with Israelis divided over government's plan to 'control' Gaza

Families of the hostages still being held in Gaza led widespread protests on Thursday against the Israeli government's plans to "control" the territory, demanding instead an end to the war and a release of all the remaining captives. Members of governmen

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France's largest fire in over a decade contained, but not yet extinguished

FRANCE 24 journalist Carys Garland reports from Narbonne, in France, after officials said Thursday the country's largest wildfire in over a decade had been contained after blazing through 16,000 hectares. Residents who had been forced to evacuate near th

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Israel's security cabinet approves plan to take over Gaza City

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said early Friday that his security cabinet approved a plan to take over Gaza City in a further escalation of its 22-month war with Hamas. Israel's offensive on the devastated territory has already kille

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Armenia, Azerbaijan to end 'all fighting forever' at White House summit, Trump says

Pacific Asia • 2:33 AM

The leaders of rivals Armenia and Azerbaijan convened at the White House on Friday in a "Peace Signing Ceremony" that US President Donald Trump said would end a decades-long conflict between two former Soviet republics. The fine print of the "joint decla

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Is the mere announcement of a Trump-Putin meeting enough to delay sanctions on Russia?

Europe • 12:58 AM

Russians on the streets of Moscow on Friday held little hope that an upcoming summit between their president, Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump would help end the conflict in Ukraine. As Trump intensifies his bid to convince Moscow to ha

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Thursday, august 7, 2025

Lebanese cabinet holds new meeting on Hezbollah arsenal despite group's refusal to disarm

The Lebanese cabinet met for the second time in days on Thursday as it discusses ways of disarming Hezbollah, a day after the Iran-backed militant and political group said it would treat the decision as if "it did not exist".

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France's largest wildfire in decades brought under control

France's largest wildfire in decades, which erupted on Tuesday in the southern Aude department, has been "brought under control", local authorities said late Thursday. The blaze, which officials linked to climate change and prolonged drought, killed one

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Dr. Gershon Baskin: 'Hamas is ready for a deal that will release all Israeli hostages in 24 hours'

Former hostage negotiator Dr. Gershon Baskin tells FRANCE 24 that he has spoken directly with Hamas, saying the militant group is "ready for a deal that will release all the Israeli hostages in 24 hours". Now the Middle East director of the International

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Nearly 12,000 children under five face acute malnutrition in Gaza, WHO says

Nearly 12,000 children under five in Gaza were diagnosed with acute malnutrition in July, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday, warning of worsening hunger-related deaths amid ongoing conflict and aid restrictions. The organisation urged imm

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