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Russia threatens fresh Kyiv strikes, warns foreigners to leave

Russia said Monday it would intensify strikes on Kyiv, targeting what it called Ukraine’s “decision-making centres”, and urged foreign diplomats and civilians to evacuate the capital. The warning followed a weekend barrage of drones, missiles and hypersonic weapons that killed four people, as Moscow vowed retaliation for an alleged Ukrainian…

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Israel pounds Lebanon with fresh air strikes, vows to 'crush' Hezbollah

Israel intensified air strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to “crush” Hezbollah, deepening fears of a wider regional conflict. The escalation comes despite an April ceasefire and as another round of US-Iran talks takes place in Doha in a bid to negotiate…

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Hip-hop jazz ensemble Sax Machine release new track 'Untrapped'

Formed in Brittany in the late 2000s, Sax Machine blend funk, soul and hip-hop thanks to their joyous beatmaking and brass-infused melodies, as well as featuring the rapping of Chicago native MC Days. 2026 is looking exciting for the band, who will be releasing a new album this autumn and…

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Wawrinka bids an emotional adieu to Roland Garros in first-round defeat

Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka bade an emotional farewell to Roland Garros on Monday, falling in four sets to Dutch player Jesper de Jong in what was his final appearance at the Paris grand slam. The 41-year-old Swiss, who won the title in 2015, received a heartfelt tribute from…

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WHO puts suspected Ebola deaths at 220, warns outbreak is outpacing response efforts

The World Health Organization warned Monday that a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda was outpacing response efforts, with at least 220 suspected deaths reported. Health workers in the conflict-hit Ituri province face attacks on medical facilities, complicating efforts to contain the rare Bundibugyo…

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Settler violence in the West Bank intensifies against Palestinians

In the occupied West Bank, illegal Israeli settlements are dramatically increasing, encouraged by the Israeli government and protected by the army. Meanwhile, Palestinians are suffering greater numbers of violent attacks by extremist settlers, for which they almost always receive no justice. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Florent…

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'Our cycling is a form of resistance': Gaza Sunbirds co-founder Karim Ali

A Palestinian charity says its daily work to provide food for Gazans by bicycle delivery is a form of resistance. The Gaza Sunbirds are a team of people, often athletes, who are dedicated to bringing food to those who need it most. They deliver food across the war-torn enclave by…

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France, UK swelter as first-ever May heatwave alert issued

France and the UK experienced record high temperatures for May over the weekend, according to the country’s national weather service, with Paris recording this year's first temperature above 30C on Saturday. A spokesperson for Météo-France added that a yellow heatwave alert issued Sunday was the very first “to be issued…

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Possible Iran-US deal: What we know about the key issues on both sides

The United States and Iran have downplayed prospects for a rapid deal to end the Middle East war, despite signs of progress in talks. Key sticking points remain over Iran’s nuclear programme, control of the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief and a possible ceasefire in Lebanon, with both sides signalling…

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Yamal headlines Spain squad as Real Madrid stars miss World Cup cut

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to his 2026 World Cup squad on Monday, while recalling Mikel Merino and Gavi after injury layoffs and excluding Real Madrid players for the first time in the nation’s World Cup history.

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'Self-destructive' Putin loses home support as Ukraine war rages on

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, 25 May 2026: First, papers discuss whether Russian President Vladimir Putin has lost support from his backers. Next, a police raid of opposition party headquarters in Turkey is getting considerable coverage. Also, the Enhanced Games do not lead to the many breakthroughs that were expected, with…

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Oil prices ease on renewed hopes of US-Iran peace deal

Oil futures slid on Monday as traders assessed US President Donald Trump's announcement over the weekend that a deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated". The benchmark Brent crude still remains much higher than when the war started on February 28. Also in this edition: some commercial vessels are managing…

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Anti-Semitism was 'left unchecked’ in Australia after Gaza war, spy chief says

Australia’s spy chief on Monday told an inquiry into the Bondi Beach mass shooting that anti-Semitism was left unchecked in the country after the start of the war in Gaza. Australian Security Intelligence Organisation head Mike Burgess added that before the attack that killed 15 people attending a Jewish Hanukkah…

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Premier League: Tottenham beat Everton to stay in top flight

Tottenham beat Everton on the final day of the Premier League season and secured their place in the league. Chelsea will miss out on all European competitions.

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Iran's president issues order to restore global internet access

Iran's ⁠President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order to reopen international internet access, Iranian state ‌media ⁠reported on Monday, ‌citing an official. Authorities first imposed an internet blackout from January 8 in response to nationwide anti-government protests, with access gradually returning to normal in February, before a new blackout following…

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Pope Leo XIV calls for 'robust' regulation of AI in sweeping manifesto

Pope Leo XIV on Monday published his long-awaited manifesto on artificial intelligence outlining the Catholic Church’s response to the technology’s ethical and social challenges. The US-born pontiff presented the eagerly awaited “Magnifica Humanitas” encyclical at the Vatican alongside senior Church officials and leading AI experts after having announced upon his…

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Hajj pilgrims battle Mecca's scorching heat with ice cream and giant fans

More than a million worshippers gathered in Mecca on Monday for the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Islam's holiest city, but the harsh heat has been brutal for many attendees. This week’s daytime temperatures will hover between 42 and 47 degrees Celsius, according to Saudi Arabian officials, and some pilgrims…

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'It's blue!': Scientists discover new deep-sea octopus near Galapagos Islands

Scientists have discovered a new species of octopus nearly 1,800 metres below the water's surface near the Galapagos Islands. The team from the Charles Darwin Foundation named the “tiny” cerulean cephalopod Microeledone galapagensis because of its blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest colour in nature.

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California declares state of emergency after toxic leak threatens 40,000 residents

California authorities said on Sunday they had discovered a crack in a damaged tank containing toxic chemicals, easing fears over a potential explosion that earlier prompted the evacuation of about 40,000 residents. The leak began on Friday in Orange County's Garden Grove area, sending fumes across a densely populated region…

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Senegal parliament speaker El Malick Ndiaye steps down as political crisis deepens

Senegal's parliamentary speaker El Malick Ndiaye stepped down Sunday, clearing the way for his ally Ousmane Sonko – sacked two days ago by the country's president – to run for his position as the head of parliament. Sonko's Pastef party commands a strong majority in the West African nation's legislature.

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Suspected Ebola cases in eastern DR Congo top 900 as health workers struggle with aid cuts

As the number of suspected Ebola cases in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo passed 900 over the weekend, health workers said that the chaos left by years of fighting and local government failures has been compounded by sweeping cuts to international aid budgets.

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What next for India's Cockroach Party?

It's the story of an online joke that became a viral sensation on social media and started what appears to be the grass roots of a political movement. India's Cockroach Party was founded by a public relations student to parody comments made by India's chief Supreme Court judge about young…

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Tearful Kostyuk speaks of Ukraine missile attack after 'most difficult' French Open win

An emotional Marta Kostyuk fought back tears after her first-round win at the French Open on Sunday as she told the Roland Garros crowd about waking up to news that a Russian missile had struck near her parents' home in Ukraine.

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'Time is on our side': Trump tempers expectations of a peace deal with Iran

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that he had told diplomatic representatives not to "rush into a deal" with Tehran to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, walking back earlier signals of progress towards a peace agreement. The draft agreement would reportedly postpone talks over Iran's nuclear programme, instead…

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No Alcaraz, no party? Five reasons not to miss this year’s French Open

There will be no repeat of last year’s epic, see-sawing final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at the French Open this year, with the Spanish title holder nursing an injury. But there is still plenty to look forward to on the Paris clay, from a Ukrainian duo aiming for…

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