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France: Jellyfish force French nuclear plant shutdown

⚡ A nuclear plant in northern France was temporarily shut down on Monday after a swarm of jellyfish clogged pumps used to cool the reactors. ☣️ The automatic shutdowns of four units "had no impact on the safety of the facilities, the safety of personn

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Europe's leaders, Zelensky to hold online talks with Trump ahead of US-Russia meeting

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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Russia makes biggest 24-hour advance in eastern Ukraine ahead of Alaska summit

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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'A disaster': Russia’s Africa Corps suffers its first defeat in Mali

At least three Russian fighters died when a convoy of the Russian paramilitary group Africa Corps was caught in a jihadist ambush on August 1 near Ténenkou in the Mopti region of Mali. Members of the jihadist group JNIM filmed grisly footage of the dead

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'Israel's domestic political struggle: Not a call to end war, not a call against ethnic cleansing'

Israelis are again protesting Netanyahu, with a general strike planned—yet the country’s largest trade union remains uninvolved. Political analyst Dr. Ori Goldberg notes these protests echo past years, lacking institutional support and avoiding criticism

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Israel army approves new framework for offensive

Israeli armed forces chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir has “approved the main framework” for a new offensive in the Gaza Strip, a statement released by the army said. Prime Benjamin Minister Netanyahu has not provided a timetable for when Israeli troop

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Zelensky calls for trilateral meeting with Putin and Trump following Alaska talks

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky called Wednesday for trilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump to follow their meeting in Alaska on Friday. Speaking after a video conference with Trump and European leader

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REPLAY – Zelensky and Merz meet in Berlin for US/EU virtual summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday called for a meeting between the leaders of the US, Russia and Ukraine following a video conference with US President Donald Trump ahead of Trump’s meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in

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'Ariane 6 is a launcher for European sovereignty'

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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Space: European satellite to step up monitoring of extreme weather

As many European countries simmer in a deadly heatwave, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) said its MetOp-SGA1 satellite will give "earlier warnings to help protect lives and property from extreme weath

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Southern Europe wildfires kill at least three, displace thousands

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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Israel military says it has approved plan for expanded Gaza offensive

Israeli armed forces chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir has “approved the main framework” for a new offensive in the Gaza Strip, a statement released by the army said. Prime Benjamin Minister Netanyahu has not provided a timetable for when Israeli troop

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Israeli military approves plan for expanded offensive in Gaza

Israeli armed forces chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir has “approved the main framework” for a new offensive in the Gaza Strip, a statement released by the army said. Prime Benjamin Minister Netanyahu has not provided a timetable for when Israeli troop

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Live: Zelensky calls for trilateral meeting with Putin and Trump following Alaska talks

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky called Wednesday for trilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump to follow a US-Russia summit in Alaska on Friday. Speaking after a video conference with Trump and European l

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Ariane 6 rocket launches with next-gen weather satellite as deadly heatwave hits Europe

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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PSG return to action against Tottenham in season opener

Luis Enrique's team are competing in today's UEFA Super Cup, which sees the winners of the Champions League and the Europa League face off against one another. Having returned from holiday a week ago following a historic season, Paris Saint-Germain have

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Up to 55 million offered for arrest of powerful gang leader

A federal grand jury has indicted one of Haiti’s most powerful gang leaders and a US citizen, known as “Barbecue”, accused of conspiring with him to violate US sanctions and fund gang activities in the troubled Caribbean country, the US Justice Departmen

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Zelensky rules out ceding Donbas region as Russians make fresh advance in Eastern Ukraine

Russian troops have advanced deeper into eastern Ukraine in a surprise attack ahead of upcoming ceasefire negotiations between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. France24 International Affairs Editor Philip Turle explains.

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Russian military push comes ahead of Trump-Putin summit

Russian troops have advanced deeper into eastern Ukraine in a surprise attack ahead of upcoming ceasefire negotiations between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. France24 Correspondent Emmanuelle Chaze reports from Kyiv.

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Wildfires rage across southern Europe as temperatures top 40C

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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Europe's powerful Ariane 6 rocket launches for 3rd time ever

Europe’s Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket completed its third launch on 12 August, carrying a state-of-the-art weather and climate satellite into orbit. Operated by the French firm Arianespace for the European Space Agency, Ariane 6 succeeds the recently retir

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Ariane 6 gains speed against SpaceX rival

Europe's Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket launched for the third time ever tonight (Aug. 12), sending an advanced weather and climate satellite to orbit. Ariane 6, the successor to the recently retired Ariane 5, is operated by the French company Arianespace on

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Zelensky says "we will not leave Donbas" and rules out land swap with Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Ukraine would reject any Russian proposal to give up the Donbas region in exchange for a ceasefire, warning it could be used as a springboard for future attacks. Zelensky was speaking ahead of a meeting between US Pr

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Donald Trump’s swap proposal worries Kyiv and EU leaders

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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IDF Reservists protest demanding truce to Israel

Some 200 retired and reserve Israeli Air Force pilots rallied outside the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv Tuesday evening to urge an immediate hostage deal and protest the cabinet’s recent decision last week to capture Gaza City, which came amid

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At least 89 Palestinians killed as Israeli tanks continue to pound Gaza

Israel has stepped up bombing Gaza, killing at least 89 Palestinians in 24 hours, including at least 15 people queueing for food, despite global outcry over the deaths of six journalists in the territory the previous day. Yuka Royer has this story.

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Zelensky rules out ceding Donbas region as Russians make fresh advance

President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Ukraine would reject any Russian proposal to give up the Donbas region in exchange for a ceasefire, warning it could be used as a springboard for future attacks. Zelensky was speaking ahead of a meeting between US Pr

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Chinese vessels collide in South China Sea

Two Chinese vessels collided while shadowing a Filipino coast guard boat in the South China Sea on Monday.Beijing has not confirmed if any Chinese crew members were injured during the incident.

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Two reported dead from wildfires in Spain amid European heatwave

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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Donnarumma confirms PSG exit after being dropped from UEFA Super Cup squad

Champions League-winning goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has confirmed he is leaving Paris Saint-Germain after he was dropped from the squad for Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup final against Tottenham. PSG's coach Luis Enrique has defended his decision to fre

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Five key things to know about Europe's worsening heatwaves

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'

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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Mexico extradites 26 cartel bosses to US amid pressure to combat fentanyl smuggling

Mexico handed over 26 high-profile fugitives, including alleged leaders of the Jalisco New Generation and Sinaloa cartels, to US authorities on Tuesday, as part of a joint effort to crack down on fentanyl trafficking and violent cross-border crimes.

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Europe's leaders, Zelensky to hold online talks with Trump ahead of US-Russia meeting

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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Musk's chatbot Grok, suspended from X over Gaza posts, says it is being censored

Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI and integrated into his platform X, was temporarily suspended from the platform on Monday after saying that Israel and the United States were committing “genocide” in Gaza. Re

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Nine dead in massive blast at Brazilian explosives factory

A pre-dawn explosion tore through an explosives plant near Curitiba, Brazil, on Tuesday, killing nine workers, injuring seven others and shattering windows in homes more than a kilometre away, authorities said.

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Europe in diplomatic push for Ukraine as Zelensky arrives in Berlin

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

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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Israeli air strikes rock Gaza as Hamas chief arrives in Cairo for ceasefire push

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said Palestinians in Gaza should be permitted to leave the enclave, remarks critics see as an effort to push residents out amid an intensifying military campaign. His remarks came as Egypt said it was

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President Zelensky arrives in Berlin ahead of virtual meeting with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Berlin on Wednesday to join European leaders in a video conference with US President Donald ahead of Trump’s meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. Zelensky said that pre

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National Guard troops appear in Washington DC as mayor rejects 'authoritarian push'

In Washington, DC, some of the 800 members of the National Guard deployed by US President Donald Trump have started to arrive. Their deployment comes after he ordered federal forces to take control of the US capital's police department, citing what he sa

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At least 3 dead and thousands displaced as wildfires rage across southern Europe

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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Netanyahu pushes for Palestinians' departure from Gaza as Egypt seeks 60-day truce

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said Palestinians in Gaza should be permitted to leave the enclave, remarks critics see as an effort to push residents out amid an intensifying military campaign. His remarks came as Egypt said it was

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Bolivia right-wing presidential hopeful vows 'radical change'

One of the front-runners in Bolivia's upcoming presidential election, right-winger Jorge Quiroga, told AFP on Friday the country was poised for "radical change" after two decades of socialist rule marked in recent years by a severe economic crisis. Loic

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Yesterday

Duplantis soars to 6.29m in Budapest, breaks pole vault world record for 13th time

Sweden's Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis raised his own pole vault world record to 6.29 metres at the Budapest athletics meet on Tuesday, marking the 13th time he has broken the mark and his third record-setting jump of 2025.

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Russian forces advance in Ukraine's east in lead-up to Trump-Putin talks

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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Fighting resumes between Congolese army and M23 despite ceasefire

Violent clashes have erupted between the Congolese army and the M23 armed group in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, despite a peace treaty, security and local sources told Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Monday, August 11. Kinshasa and M23 had sig

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Migrants encamped on Paris city hall forecourt evacuated

250 migrants, including 100 children were moved on by authorities on Tuesday, having spent 6 days encamped outside the Paris city hall, in the absence of available housing. FRANCE 24's Antonia Kerrigan reports.

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Growing rift between Netanyahu and army chief of staff

Tensions have been simmering for two weeks between the Israeli military chief of staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government over the next steps in the military operation in Gaza, aimed at freeing the remaining

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The security of Europe is being decided in Ukraine, former ambassador says

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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Macron admits to France's 'repressive violence' during Cameroon's push for independence

French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged France's role in "repressive violence" during Cameroon's push for independence in a letter to the country's president made public on Tuesday. The acknowledgement follows a French government report from Januar

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Stars in your eyes: Venus and Jupiter visible to the naked eye as summer's best meteor shower peaks

Summer's most dazzling meteor shower, the Perseids, is about to peak. All the while, Venus and Jupiter will converge in the sky, overlapping like a very bright star. To learn more about this phenomenon and the art of stargazing, FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souz

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Trump's federal takeover begins as National Guard arrives in Washington

Some of the 800 National Guard troops ordered by US President Trump began arriving in Washington, DC on Tuesday as he took control of the city’s police, citing a crime emergency. Mayor Muriel Bowser and officials dispute the need, highlighting falling cr

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Heatwaves and wildfires: Europe battered by the consequences of global warming

🧯 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 in Spain kill one person as thousands forced to flee

A man has died from burns and thousands of people have been forced to flee as wildfires sweep through parts of Spain, fuelled by strong winds during a searing heatwave across Europe. Scientists warn that climate change is fuelling more frequent and inte

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Musk to sue Apple for not featuring X or Grok among its top apps

Billionaire Elon Musk announced Monday that his AI startup xAI is planning legal action against Apple, accusing it of antitrust violations by favouring OpenAI's ChatGPT in its App Store rankings. Musk claims Apple's practices block other AI apps like xAI

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Wildfires rage in Europe as millions swelter under record heat

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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USA: Donald Trump deploys the National Guard in DC

President Donald Trump said he’s taking over Washington's police department and activating 800 members of the National Guard in the hopes of reducing crime, even as city officials stressed crime is already falling in the nation’s capital.

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China and US: Raise of reciprocal tariffs delayed for at least 90 days

US President Donald Trump on Monday ordered a 90-day extension to a US-China tariff truce, hours before it was due to expire – keeping higher duties on hold until November 10 as both sides continue trade talks. Carys Garland tells us more.

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Russian forces advance in Ukraine's east in lead-up to Trump-Putin talks

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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