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South Africa in 'intensive negotiations' with the US over tariffs

In tonight's edition, South Africa says it will be working hard to support its exporters hit by american new 30% tariff. Also, as sea levels rise, Egypt’s historic coastal city of Alexandria faces a growing threat: climate change is about to erase one

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Colombia's ex-president Uribe sentenced to 12 years house arrest for witness tampering

A Colombian judge on Friday sentenced former president Álvaro Uribe to 12 years of house arrest for witness tampering, making him the first ex-head of state in the country’s history to be convicted and sentenced. The 73-year-old conservative figure denie

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The questionable experts with the Global Fact-Checking Network, Russia's verification organisation

Russian organisation the Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN), which was launched in April 2025, claims to fight disinformation. But a number of the 60-odd members of the network regularly share disinformation online. We take a look.

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French prosecutors seek rape trial for PSG football star Achraf Hakimi

French prosecutors said on Friday they had asked an investigating judge to send Paris Saint-Germain footballer Achraf Hakimi to trial over a rape allegation dating back to 2023.

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Trump orders nuclear submarines moved near Russia after 'provocative' comments

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Trump orders nuclear submarines moved near Russia after 'provocative' comments

US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that he had ordered two nuclear submarines to deploy near Russia, responding to what he called "foolish and inflammatory" threats from former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev.

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Residents of Paris's Montmartre neighbourhood raise alarm on overtourism

With around 11 million visitors passing through its streets annually, the Parisian neighbourhood of Montmartre has long been a must-visit location for tourists in the city. However, with the narrow streets filling up with more tourists each year, local

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Residents of Paris's Montmartre neighbourhood raise alarm on overtourism

With around 11 million visitors passing through its streets annually, the Parisian neighbourhood of Montmartre has long been a must-visit location for tourists in the city. However, with the narrow streets filling up with more tourists each year, local

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France suspends intake of Gazan evacuees over student's antisemitic posts

France announced Friday it would halt its Gaza student evacuation programme after a scholarship recipient accused of sharing antisemitic posts was ordered to leave. All Gazan arrivals will now face new screening as authorities investigate the vetting pro

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'Disappointed': US trading partners around the world react to Trump's new tariffs

Several countries welcomed US President Donald Trump’s softened tariff plan on Friday, with lower-than-expected rates and a one-week delay. But confusion and concern linger, as some key partners – including Canada, Taiwan and Japan – still seek clarity o

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War in Ukraine: Death toll in Kyiv rises to 31 after russian strikes

Ukraine on Friday observed a day of mourning following one of the deadliest Russian attacks on the capital Kyiv since the 2022 full-scale invasion. At least 31 people, including five children, were killed in Thursday's bombardment. US President Donald Tr

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Stock markets dip as Trump unveils new tariff rates

Global stock markets took a hit Friday in reaction to US President Donald Trump’s new tariff rates on nearly 70 countries. The tariff deadline has been postponed several times but is currently set to kick in a week from now, on August 7.

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US tariffs on India: A changing tide in their partnership?

After weeks of negotiations, Donald Trump said the US will impose a 25% tariff on goods imported from India from Friday onwards, threatening an additional "penalty" owing to India's continued reliance on Russian oil for its energy needs. What does this

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El Salvador's parliament approves reform to allow Bukele to run indefinitely

Salvadoran lawmakers on Thursday passed a constitutional reform abolishing the limit on the number of presidential terms. This change allows President Nayib Bukele, in power since 2019, to run for re-election indefinitely.

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US special envoy Witkoff to visit Gaza to assess humanitarian crisis

US envoy Steve Witkoff is scheduled to travel to the Gaza Strip on Friday to inspect humanitarian aid distribution sites and meet with residents — a rare visit by a foreign diplomat to the war-ravaged Palestinian territory, which is facing the threat of

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D-Day for Trump's tariffs: 'A complete rewiring of the global trade system'

Mujtaba Rahman, Managing Director Europe at Eurasia Group, analyses the impact of US President Donald Trump's new tariff barrage.

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Trump envoy to visit aid sites as humanitarian disaster worsens in Gaza

Noga Tarnopolsky, our correspondant in Jerusalem, has more.

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Never enough gold for legendary French swimmer Léon Marchand

Léon Marchand won his sixth world title on Thursday in Singapore — his third in the 200-meter individual medley — just one day after setting a world record in the event.

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EA Previews new video game Battlefield 6 in Paris : A Fantasy of War ?

EA unveiled an early look at Battlefield 6 during a closed event in Paris, stirring both excitement and controversy.

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US President Donald Trump hits dozens of countries with steep duties

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing reciprocal tariffs of 10% to 41% on imports from dozens of countries. India faces 25% duties, Taiwan 20%, and South Africa 30%. The White House said the measures will take effect on

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Heavy flash flooding hits New York City 🌧️

🗽 New York and surrounding areas were hit by severe flash flooding on Thursday, submerging streets and subways.No major damage was reported, but air traffic was heavily disrupted. Such extreme weather is becoming increasingly common in the US. ⛈️

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War in Ukraine : At least 31 killed in latest Russian strikes on Kyiv

After bombings in Kyiv on Thursday that left at least 31 dead and over 150 injured, the city is observing a day of mourning on Friday. The Russian attack was described as “disgusting” by Donald Trump. During the night from Thursday to Friday, the town of

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‘Mathematics of starvation’: The Guardian on famine in Gaza

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, August 1: Shocking images of famine in Gaza dominate front pages today, as US envoy Steve Witkoff travels to the territory amid mounting humanitarian concerns. Also, a Ukrainian soldier was reportedly rescued from enemy lines using

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MAGA global shakedown: Facing tariffs, sanctions, Lula now stands 'good chance of getting reelected'

Brazil vowed Thursday to fight new U.S. tariffs after President Trump imposed a 40% hike on Brazilian imports, citing what he called a “witch hunt” against ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, currently on trial for coup plotting. The move brings total trade dut

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French swimming superstar Léon Marchand claims sixth world title in style

Léon Marchand dazzled once again on Thursday in Singapore, clinching his sixth swimming world championship crown — and his third in the 200m individual medley — just 24 hours after smashing the world record in the same event.

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French swimming superstar Léon Marchand claims sixth world title in style

Léon Marchand dazzled once again on Thursday in Singapore, clinching his sixth swimming world championship crown — and his third in the 200m individual medley — just 24 hours after smashing the world record in the same event.

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Kyiv observes day of mourning after massive Russian strikes, Trump slams ‘disgusting’ attack

Ukraine on Friday observed a day of mourning following one of the deadliest Russian attacks on the capital Kyiv since the 2022 full-scale invasion. At least 31 people, including five children, were killed in Thursday's bombardment. US President Donald Tr

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Live: Trump envoy Witkoff visits Gaza aid distribution site

President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Friday visited an aid distribution site in Gaza run by the American privately-owned Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF). The visit came amid international outrage

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El Salvador parliament approves reform to allow Bukele to run indefinitely

El Salvador's Congress on Thursday approved a constitutional reform scrapping presidential term limits, allowing incumbent Nayib Bukele to seek re-election indefinitely. The changes, fast-tracked by his majority-controlled legislature, also extend terms

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Peru: Sandstorm strikes southern region

🌪️A rare #sandstorm blanketed southern #Peru in yellow haze, halting traffic and tourism in the Ica region on Thursday.

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Syria forms panel to probe civilian attacks in Sweida violence

Syria's new authorities have established a committee to investigate attacks on civilians during recent sectarian clashes in the southern Druze-majority province of Sweida. The week-long clashes last month killed more than 1,400 people, according to the U

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Trump Tariffs : US President Donald Trump grants Mexico 90-day reprieve

Just Thursday, Trump announced he was delaying a tariff hike on products from the major US trading partner Mexico. The postponement by 90 days came after talks with his counterpart Claudia Sheinbaum. Carys Garland gives us her take.

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Trump’s envoy visits an aid distribution center in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip

The special envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump visited an aid distribution center in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip on Friday morning, as pressure mounts on Israel over the rising death toll in the famine-stricken Palestinian territory. Shrouq Al-Aila, jou

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US President Donald Trump imposes sweeping trade tariffs to many countries

U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariff rates of up to 41% on U.S. imports from dozens of countries drew expressions of relief Friday from some countries that negotiated a deal or managed to whittle them down from rates announced in April. Others expres

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War in Ukraine : Ukraine President Zelensky urges 'regime change' in Russia

Vasily Astrov, economist at wiiw and country expert for Russia and other CIS countries, is our guest.

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Trump imposes 'reciprocal' tariffs on dozens of countries, effective August 7

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing reciprocal tariffs of 10% to 41% on imports from dozens of countries. India faces 25% duties, Taiwan 20%, and South Africa 30%. The White House said the measures will take effect on

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France sending 40 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza, foreign minister says

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Friday that France is sending four flights carrying 10 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza from Jordan. Jeremy Isacharoff, Former Ambassador of Israel to Germany and & Vice Director General of Foreign Minis

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Trump increases Canada tariff from 25% to 35%

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Lesotho’s denim industry unravels as Trump’s tariffs deadline looms

The African nation of Lesotho – the small, mountainous kingdom surrounded entirely by South Africa – once punched above its weight as the “denim capital of Africa.” But that reputation is rapidly unraveling. In April, US President Donald Trump imposed a

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Russia's Roscosmos, NASA agree to extend ISS operations until 2028

The head of Russia’s Roscosmos said Thursday he agreed with NASA to extend International Space Station (ISS) operations until 2028. The deal, struck during US talks, preserves one of the last areas of cooperation amid strained ties over Ukraine.

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US theatre and opera director Bob Wilson dies aged 83

Innovative theatre auteur Bob Wilson died Thursday in New York after a short illness, his management said. His productions were hugely popular wherever they were shown, but he was best known in France, where he directed the inaugural show of the Opéra Ba

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US imposes visa sanctions on Palestinian Authority, PLO officials for 'undermining' peace

The US State Department on Thursday announced sanctions on officials of the Palestinian Authority and Palestine Liberation Organization for trying to "internationalise” their conflict with Israel, including by bringing cases to the International Criminal

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France's Squiban aces mountain test to win stage 6 of Women's Tour de France

Frenchwoman Maeva Squiban made a perfectly-timed attack on the final climb to win the mountainous stage six of the Tour de France Femmes on Thursday. Mauritian rider Kimberley Le Court retained the leader's yellow jersey.

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Trump says US to impose 25% tariff on India from August 1st

The 25% figure would single out India more severely than other major trading partners, and threaten to unravel months of talks between the two countries, undermining a strategic partner of Washington's and a counterbalance to China.

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Trump's envoy meets Netanyahu for Gaza aid, ceasefire push

US special envoy Steve Witkoff met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on July 31 in a bid to salvage Gaza truce talks and tackle a humanitarian crisis in the enclave, where a global hunger monitor has warned that famine is unfolding.

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Kakuma protests: Study paints bleak picture of aid cuts

Protests have turned violent at the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, as residents rally against sharp cuts in food rations and dwindling aid from international donors. Local authorities report at least one death and two injured police officers. We speak wit

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Trump envoy Witkoff, US Ambassador Huckabee to inspect Gaza food distribution

US special envoy Steve Witkoff and ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee will enter Gaza on Friday to inspect aid distrubution and meet with residents of the war-wracked territory.

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Kakuma: Violent protests erupt at Kenyan refugee camp over aid cuts

Violent protests have erupted at one of Kenya’s largest refugee camps, as displaced residents in Kakuma protest steep cuts in food rations and reduced aid from the US and other donors.At least one person has been killed and two police officers injured, a

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Is France really in a 'sex recession'?

Last year, a quarter of all 18- to 29-year-olds in France reported having no sexual relations at all. That’s five times more than when the same question was asked in 2006. So, is France in a “sex recession”? ENTR took to the streets of Paris to find out.

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The Bright Side: Leopard seal love songs structured like nursery rhymes, study finds

Male leopard seals compose and sing their own songs to woo potential mating partners, scientists in Australia have found. The songs are structured much like nursery rhymes, making them easy to remember. "It kind of sounds like sound effects from an '80s

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Zelensky, moving to defuse crisis, restores power of anti-graft agencies

President Volodymyr Zelensky restored the independence of Ukraine's two main anti-corruption agencies on July 31, moving to defuse a political crisis that has shaken faith in his wartime leadership and worried Western partners.

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French nursery school assistant charged with child sex abuse

A French nursery school assistant has been charged with the alleged rape and sexual assault of nine children, prosecutors said Thursday. The 59-year-old woman was arrested following complaints by the families of two children attending a nursery school in

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Feeding babies in Gaza: Palestinian mothers out of resources

In Gaza, mothers of very young children are running out of resources to keep their babies alive amid a deepening famine. With infant formula virtually impossible to find, severe malnutrition is spreading rapidly among children under the age of two. In a

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Russia, Syria to deepen ties, review longstanding Assad-era agreements

Russia and Syria signaled Thursday they would bolster ties and review agreements made under the previous pro-Moscow government of ex-president Bashar al-Assad amid uncertainty over the future of two Russian military bases in the country. Russia's top dip

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French FM condemns Israel, US-backed Gaza aid operation as ‘bloodbath’

France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Thursday said the Israeli- and US-backed aid operation run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) “generated a bloodbath in distribution lines in Gaza" and “has to stop”. The UN estimates that Israeli forc

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Israel: Reactions to Germany’s shift on recognising a Palestinian state

“The process to recognise a Palestinian state must begin now,” Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on July 31. Our correspondent in Jerusalem, Noga Tarnopolsky, reports on the reactions in Israel.

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French court rules Bayer not liable in landmark glyphosate birth defect case

A French court on Thursday ruled inadmissible a complaint brought by a family against German chemicals company Bayer claiming their son’s disabilities were caused by his mother’s exposure to the weedkiller glyphosate when pregnant. The lawsuit was one o

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Germany: Process to recognise Palestine state "must begin now"

Germany says the process to recognise a Palestinian state "must begin now."“This represents a major shift in German foreign policy,” says our correspondent Nick Holdsworth.

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War in Gaza: Washington’s support for Israel is dividing the MAGA camp

For the first time, a Republican lawmaker has used the word "genocide" to describe Israel’s actions in Gaza. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a staunch Trump supporter, also spoke of the humanitarian crisis and hunger affecting Palestinians. France 24's former

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Ukrainian parliament approves law restoring independence of anti-graft agencies

Ukrainian lawmakers on Thursday approved a bill restoring the independence of the country's two main anti-corruption agencies following days of protests. The bill was presented by President Volodymyr Zelensky, reversing his unpopular measure last week to

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