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Who is Didier Deschamps, the France coach aiming for a third World Cup title?

Didier Deschamps has been coaching the French men's national football team for 14 years, a record period at the helm. He and his players are now aiming for a third World Cup title. The tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico will be his last competition as head of Les…

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French startup unveils non-humanoid robot as AI race moves to physical machines

French robotics startup Genesis AI on Tuesday unveiled "Eno", its first general-purpose robot, marking a step toward bringing advanced AI from online chatbots into physical machines. Backed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, the company says the wheeled robot is designed to extend human capabilities rather than mimic human form,…

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How can a joint France-UK mission help restart shipping in the Strait of Hormuz?

A joint France and UK-led naval mission is ready to deploy to the Strait of Hormuz following an interim agreement between the US and Iran to end the Middle East war. Backed by around 20 countries, the mission aims to draw on widespread logistical know-how and resources to help clear…

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French spies break with data-analysis giant Palantir, wary of relying on US tech

France's government took another step toward ensuring "strategic autonomy" for its intelligence services Tuesday, announcing that it would ditch using American AI giant Palantir's data-sifting systems in favour of a domestic provider. The move comes as European governments are increasingly wary of relying on US technologies.

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'The case of Lyhanna is not exceptional': Head of Women for Women France

The CEO of a French group that fights for the rights of women and children in France has hit out at the French government and justice system. Her comments come after the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna. The prime suspect in the case is a man who had previously been reported…

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Western Cape still counting the cost of last month's floods

In tonight's programme: South Africa's Western Cape is still counting the cost of last month's devastating floods. Also, in DR Congo, the government has reported a substantial daily jump in Ebola cases. Plus Ivorian fans are living large in the wake of their team's victorious first World Cup appearance in…

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Cape Verde cause upset, France to face Senegal

Spain were held to an unexpected draw as Cape Verde held on to secure a point in their first-ever World Cup game. The goalless result means the newcomers have a chance to reach the first knockout round while Spain will seek to bounce back from the shock in their next…

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North Korean hackers steal Balkan identities to freelance in Europe and US

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, June 16: Papers focus on the historic Pechersk Lavra monastery in Kyiv that was set on fire by a missile barrage blamed on Russia. Next: a French-Vietnamese woman is appealing against the companies that supplied the deadly Agent Orange chemical during the Vietnam War. Also: an…

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World Cup 2026: France kick off campaign against Senegal

The French team kick off their World Cup campaign against Senegal this Tuesday. Les Bleus are keen to avoid a repeat of their opening match at the 2002 World Cup, when they succombed to a 1-0 defeat.

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World Cup 2026: Tunisia sacks coach Lamouchi, appoints Renard after thrashing by Sweden

Tunisia responded to their 5-1 World Cup thrashing against Sweden by sacking coach Sabri Lamouchi and replacing him with Frenchman Hervé Renard, the federation announced on Monday.

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India blocks Telegram over 'medical entrance exam fraud' concerns

India's government has blocked messaging app Telegram until June 22, saying the platform was used to "defraud candidates" taking the medical entrance examination. The restriction was issued under a stringent provision of the IT law, which empowers ‌the government to block access to online sites in the "interest of sovereignty…

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Trial begins for former Central African Republic leader Bozizé over war crimes

The UN-backed Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic will on Tuesday, with foreign judges, begin the trial in absentia of former president François Bozizé over crimes against humanity. Bozizé, 79, who seized power in a 2003 coup before being overthrown 10 years later by rebels, has been living…

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France kick off World Cup campaign, with Senegal looking to repeat 2002 upset

Les Bleus will be wary of carrying the favourites tag when they begin their quest for a third World Cup title against Senegal on Tuesday, 24 years after their shock defeat against the Lions of Teranga set off dancing in the streets of Dakar – and precipitated France's calamitous exit…

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Iran held by New Zealand in World Cup opener overshadowed by politics

Iran twice came from behind to salvage a 2–2 draw against New Zealand in a World Cup opener overshadowed by geopolitical tensions, protests and months of conflict with the United States. The result leaves Team Melli still searching for a breakthrough on football's biggest stage.

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Iran says deal to end war with US hinges on Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

Iran’s top diplomat said Tuesday that the tentative deal to end the war with the United States would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon – a condition Israel has already rejected and that could unravel the deal and reignite an all-out war. The US and Iran are expected to formally…

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US allies scramble to push Ukraine back to the top of Trump's agenda at G7

Allies of the United States at the G7 summit sought on Tuesday to refocus President Donald Trump’s attention on Ukraine, hoping to return the more than four-year war triggered by Russia’s full-scale invasion to the top of the agenda. The Iran conflict has in recent weeks dominated Trump's attention but…

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Social media becomes world’s leading news source, report warns

News consumers worldwide are increasingly turning to social media and video platforms for information, overtaking traditional outlets for the first time, according to a Reuters Institute report. The study warns that shifting habits, driven by younger audiences and AI tools, are reshaping the global news industry and threatening old media…

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UN chief Guterres to visit gang-ravaged Haiti

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Haiti on Tuesday in a show of solidarity with victims of violence in the impoverished Caribbean nation which has suffered for years as gangs have taken advantage of political instability to carry out rampant killings, rapes, looting and kidnappings.

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Europe signs off on long-awaited US tariff deal, closing volatile chapter in transatlantic relations

The European Union and the United States on Tuesday gave a final signoff to a long awaited tariff deal as the EU seeks to close a volatile chapter of transatlantic trade relations. The deal puts the bloc well on track to meet Trump's July 4 deadline and defuse his threat…

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US B-52 bomber crash at California air force base kills eight

Eight people were killed after a US B-52 bomber crashed and burst into flames shortly after take-off from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday. The aircraft was carrying a mix of military personnel, government employees and civilian contractors on a routine test mission when it went down, prompting…

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World Cup 2026: Uruguay held to draw by Saudi Arabia on day of surprises

Saudi Arabia and Uruguay played out a 1-1 draw in the sweltering Miami heat in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup, leaving Group H finely poised after tournament debutants Cape Verde earlier held European champions Spain to a scoreless draw.

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Iran war 'has been a strategic disaster for the State of Israel', analyst says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on a collision course with Donald Trump as the US president seeks to extricate himself from the Iran war, with both men's goals unmet and Israeli military operations tied down in Lebanon. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Aaron David Miller, senior fellow at…

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World Cup 2026: Belgium rescue point against Egypt in Group G thriller

Belgium's Romelo Lukaku came off the bench to help Belgium level against Egypt in a thrilling Group G clash at the Seattle Stadium on Monday, after midfielder Emam Ashour had put the Pharaohs ahead with a superb shot. The draw leaves the seven-time African champions still chasing their first victory…

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Trump threatens 100% tariffs on French wines

Ahead of his arrival in the French Alps for a G7 summit, US President Donald Trump said in a media interview that the US had "no choice" but to impose 100 percent tariffs on French wines if Paris didn't scrap its digital services tax on tech firms. French President Emmanuel…

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California Governor Newsom says Trump ordered investigation into him and his wife

California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat and longtime political rival of Republican President Donald Trump, said Monday the president had ordered the US Justice Department to launch a politically motivated investigation into him and his wife.

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