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'National treasure: If we could all be like Dolly, the world would be a much better place'

As the world pays homage to the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, François Picard is pleased to welcome Nashville's Irene Kelley, country musician and celebrated songwriter, alongside her daughter, Justyna Kelley, country musician, songwriter, actress and producer. For the Kelley family, Parton’s significance lies in the extraordinary reach of…

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Alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to go on trial in 2028

A spokesman for the US military court at Guantanamo Bay said Thursday that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed – the alleged mastermind of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States – will go on trial before a US military court in June 2028. Mohammed, also known as "KSM", was considered…

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Former Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic convicted of genocide dies

Former Bosnian Serb military leader Ratko Mladic, convicted of genocide in the 1992-95 war ‌in Bosnia, has died in the United Nations detention centre in The Hague after suffering several strokes, according to local media.

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Iran, Qatar hold Hormuz talks as US blockade squeezes Iran oil exports

Officials from Iran and Qatar met on Thursday in Tehran for diplomatic talks on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as a US naval blockade chokes oil supplies to Iran amid a domestic shortfall. The meetings follow a week of intense diplomacy in Iran involving separate meetings with officials from Oman…

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Driven by faith, Jewish activists stand up to settlers to protect West Bank Palestinians

A group of Israelis who regularly travel to the West Bank to protect Palestinians who are victims of increasing attacks by settlers say their Jewish faith drove them towards activism. On Tuesday, at least five activists were injured while rushing to assist Palestinians being harassed by settlers in the village…

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Champions League heartbreak: Lyon knocked out in playoffs

Defeated by Turkish side Fenerbahçe, Lyon will not be competing in Europe’s most prestigious club competition this year. Six years after their last Champions League campaign, Lyon had set their sights on returning to the competition. Instead, they will compete in the Europa League.

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Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama died at the age of 97 on August 14 in Tokyo, her company said Thursday. The avant-garde artist known as the “polka dot queen” had channelled her hallucinations and traumas into her work over the course of a career spanning several decades.

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UEFA to lift FIFA boycott threat ahead of Champions League draw

European soccer body UEFA is set to formally withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances Gianni Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off plan will not be revived. UEFA’s member federations are meeting Thursday in Monaco ahead of the Champions League draw, where they are expected to end the…

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Man drives car into group of pedestrians in French city of Caen, killing two

A car ploughed into pedestrians in the French city of Caen late Wednesday, killing two people and injuring nine others. Police detained a 26-year-old man after he fled the scene, while prosecutors said the incident was not currently being treated as terrorism.

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What we know about the environmental causes behind the Nepal landslide

Deadly floods along the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday highlighted the near-impossible task of predicting sudden landslides and mudflows in the Himalayas. Experts say the terrain can turn a blocked river into a devastating torrent within minutes, while climate change may be increasing the risks of such disasters.

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Nepal-Tibet live: Death toll surpasses 360 amid warnings of fresh floods

Landslides caused by a glacial collapse unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet on Wednesday, killing at least 362 people and leaving more than 1,300 missing. Nepal ⁠and China both warned of fresh risks of flooding in the Himalayas as two lakes…

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Wildfires kill 12 in Algeria as severe heatwave sweeps North Africa

Twelve people died and dozens were injured as wildfires tore through northern Algeria on Wednesday, with authorities battling more than 150 blazes amid a scorching heatwave sweeping across North Africa. Six of the 54 injured were in critical condition and receiving intensive care.

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FDA approves new drug Rasonque to treat advanced pancreatic cancer

The US FDA on Wednesday approved Revolution Medicines' Rasonque for advanced pancreatic cancer, opening a new treatment option for patients with metastatic disease. A large trial found the once-daily pill doubled survival rates, offering fresh hope for people who have exhausted other treatments.

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Glacier collapse may have caused Nepal-Tibet landslides, experts say

Experts believe a glacier collapse might have caused the catastrophic floods at the border between Nepal and Tibet that killed at least 270 people and left more than 1,000 missing. While initial reports suggested the possibility that an earthquake had triggered the collapse, the US Geological Survey clarified that the…

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New revelations at South Africa corruption inquiry

In tonight's programme: The three-day testimony of an alleged underworld kingpin exposes the deep links between alleged criminals and high-profile police officers in South Africa. Also, in Tunisia, grieving families bid farewell to the young victims of a boat that went down in the Mediterranean Sea over the weekend. Finally,…

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Navigation, jurisdiction, costs: Iran, Oman attempt to hammer out Hormuz deal

Iran and Oman are holding talks to try to reach an interim agreement for a controlled resumption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The two countries have discussed a framework for a “temporary corridor” for shipping, according to a joint statement by the Iranian and Omani foreign ministries. But…

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Tim Curry, star of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'It', dies at 80

Tim Curry, the British character actor who created a gallery of flamboyant villains for stage and screen, most famously Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", has died at the age of 80, his manager said on Wednesday.

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Exclusive: French astronaut Sophie Adenot recounts her ‘miracle’ mission from orbiting ISS

In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24 and RFI from the International Space Station, French astronaut Sophie Adenot hailed a "mission accomplished" after two spacewalks to replace a faulty antenna and called the operation "a miracle", given the mechanical setbacks. She also described the "blatant" signs of climate change she…

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Hundreds of foreign nationals missing in wake of Nepal-Tibet landslides

Flash ⁠floods and landslides that struck the Himalayan border region of Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet on Wednesday have killed at least 359 people and nearly 1,500 people, including several hundred tourists, were reported missing. The casualty toll is expected to increase.

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'In Ceuta, they are eating the cats': Fake images and a persistent rumour

Cats “massacred” in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta? Three weeks after thousands of migrants crossed the border into Ceuta, Spanish websites and social media users are claiming that the migrants who have stayed are killing cats. But all of the dead cat photos that have been shared so far are…

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Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with US states over social media harm to teens

Meta Platforms on Wednesday agreed to pay $17 billion to settle claims, filed by 47 US states, that the company designed Facebook and Instagram to deliberately make teens addicted to their products while deceiving the public, according to state attorneys general. The company agreed to add child-safety measures as part…

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Panama and El Salvador declare emergency over El Nino-fuelled drought

Panama and El Salvador have become the latest countries along with Honduras to declare an emergency over El Nino, which has already forced a reduction in shipping through the Panama Canal. All three countries broke their monthly temperature records in both June and July, exacerbating famine concerns.

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Deadly flash floods near Nepal-Tibet border raze villages, leave hundreds missing

Massive flash floods that swept through the Himalayan border regions of Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday killed at least 160 people and destroyed villages and infrastructure, officials said. Hundreds are still missing, including foreign tourists and pilgrims from neighbouring India, as authorities race to send humanitarian assistance to affected communities.

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Nile crocodile eggs hatch naturally in French zoo following heatwaves

Ten Nile crocodile eggs at a wildlife park in southern France hatched naturally without the need for controlled incubators, zoo authorities said Wednesday. The natural incubation, a first at the reserve for reptiles, occurred following a series of extreme heatwaves over the summer.

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Kremlin says CIA chief met Russian counterparts, not Putin, in Moscow

CIA chief John Ratcliffe held talks with Russian intelligence officials during his visit to Moscow, ‌but did not ‌meet President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin ⁠said Wednesday. President Donald Trump described Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow as a "semi-routine" mission, while implying that the intelligence chief was in the Russian capital to…

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