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Ceuta appeals for aid as child migrant crisis becomes 'unsustainable'

Spain's north African enclave of Ceuta has appealed for urgent government assistance after hundreds of unaccompanied migrant children overwhelmed its reception system following last week's mass border crossing from Morocco. Local authorities have warned that the situation is "unsustainable".

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Embattled FIFA head Infantino holds emergency talks amid calls to step down

FIFA President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other directors of world football's governing body on Wednesday amid continuing criticism over his since-abandoned proposal to open the World Cup to private investment.

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Michigan Democratic primary seen as latest test for party's progressive wing

The race between US Representative Haley Stevens and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic Senate race is one of the clearest tests yet of the party’s future. El-Sayed held a narrow lead over US Representative Haley Stevens as of Tuesday evening. The winner will face Mike Rogers,…

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AI before AI: The legacy of Norbert Wiener’s cybernetics (3/3)

British mathematician Norbert Wiener, who founded the field of cybernetics in the 1940s, may deserve a place alongside artificial intelligence founders Alan Turing and John von Neumann. FRANCE 24 revisits this overlooked visionary who was also one of the first to warn against the automation of society.

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Zelensky seeks more missile interceptors in talks with NATO chief Rutte

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday he had spoken with NATO Secretary ‌General Mark Rutte ⁠about the possibility of securing more ‌air defence interceptors. Zelensky earlier said interceptors “could have saved lives” in the aftermath of Russian strikes overnight, which killed at least 17 people in Kyiv. Rutte later posted…

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Champions League: Lyon in trouble after defeat in preliminary round

Olympique Lyonnais lost 2-1 away to Sparta Prague in the first leg of the third qualifying round. The return leg will take place on August 11 in Lyon.

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Taiwan launches annual war games as pressure from China grows

Taiwan on Wednesday launched its annual "Han Kuang" military exercises. The event, which is the island's largest military drill, is meant to prepare the country for a potential Chinese invasion. China claims Taiwan as part of its territory, and has ramped up military pressure on the island in recent years.

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Russian barrage on Kyiv region kills at least 17

Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens more in Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight, authorities said Wednesday. Kyiv was unable to shoot down any of the Russian missiles amid intensifying attacks that have prompted Kyiv to plead for more US-made Patriot interceptors.

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Armed man arrested outside Trump's Los Angeles golf course before presidential visit

Authorities arrested a man carrying ammunition and later found a loaded gun in his car outside US President Donald Trump's Los Angeles-area golf course, where he was allegedly photographing security preparations ahead of the president's fundraising event.

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US revokes Brazilian ambassador's visa amid escalating diplomatic row

Washington stripped Brazil's ambassador of her US visa in an escalating diplomatic standoff, saying the move would be reversed if Brasília approves President Donald Trump's nominee for ambassador ahead of Brazil's closely watched presidential election.

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School-bus-sized chunk of SpaceX rocket believed to have crashed into the Moon

A school-bus-sized piece of a SpaceX rocket is believed to have smashed into the Moon on Wednesday, an unintentional collision that poses no danger to Earth but will leave behind a lunar crater. The impact is unlikely to be confirmed for several hours.

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US says Iran Hormuz deal could come 'today or tomorrow' as oil prices plunge

A senior Trump administration official on Tuesday said an agreement to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as soon as "today or tomorrow", fuelling hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough despite Iran's public denials that it is negotiating with Washington.

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US World Cup host cities seek millions in unpaid FIFA funding

Several US cities that staged World Cup matches are pressing FIFA for millions of dollars they say were promised to support football-related infrastructure and community projects, according to a report from The Athletic that adds to growing scrutiny of the governing body under president Gianni Infantino.

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Up to 20 years in jail for cocoa land repurposing in Ghana

In tonight's edition: Ghana's parliament cracks down on the sale or repurposing of land used to grow the country's most important crop, cocoa. Also, DR Congo is set to open its largest ever Ebola treatment facility. Plus a deeply moving Rwandan movie ramps up action across the country's cinema scene.

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How Togo has become a new entry point for weapons sent by Russia to Mali

A Russian ship under US sanctions, the Mikhail Britnev, dropped off its cargo of military vehicles at the Port of Lomé in Togo on July 9. It’s the first time that Togo has been a stop for a Russian shipment of weapons to Mali, carried out as part of Moscow’s…

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Spain and fellow EU nations bury the hatchet after Ceuta migration discord

Spain on Tuesday mended relations with fellow EU nations after a mass influx of migrants into the North African enclave of Ceuta drew criticism from both sides of the Atlantic. Spain also confirmed that of 72,000 people who entered the enclave from Morocco last week, all but 2,000 have returned.

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Firefighters in Greece gain ground against wildfires near Athens

Easing winds on the northwestern outskirts of Athens allowed firefighters in Greece to gain ground against a wildfire that had been burning for five consecutive days near the coastal village of Psatha, the fire service said. The greater Athens region has been placed under near-maximum fire risk for Wednesday, according…

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FIFA president Infantino's problems mount as key FIFA allies turn on him

FIFA president Gianni Infantino faced intensified pressure on Tuesday from within world football's governing body as well as from external critics over his since-abandoned proposal to open the World Cup to private investment. Infantino has been swamped with criticism of his style of leadership and a previously smooth path to…

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Pasta of the future: Italy tests climate-resistant wheat

Pasta may be one of the world's most beloved staples, but technology is being used to improve the iconic Italian dish. In the Emilia-Romagna region, Italy's "Food Valley", researchers are creating the pasta of the future by focusing on its main ingredient, wheat. FRANCE 24's Natalia Mendoza, Laura Roudaut, Tommaso…

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More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire during Channel crossing

Some 157 migrants were rescued by French and British vessels on Tuesday after a boat caught fire while trying to cross the English Channel, French authorities said. This is one of the largest such rescue operations since 2018.

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How Israel reduced Iran’s historic Rafi-Nia synagogue to rubble (1/2)

Before it was destroyed in an Israeli air strike on April 7, Tehran’s Rafi-Nia synagogue was emblematic of one of the Middle East's largest Jewish communities outside of Israel. According to one worshipper and an expert, both well acquainted with its vibrant community, the prominent synagogue was far more than…

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Russian civilians killed in Crimea as Ukraine war takes its toll on Black Sea shores

Four people, including three civilians, were killed by an unidentified Russian soldier in the Black Sea city of Sevastopol in Russian-annexed Crimea, officials said Tuesday. The deadly shooting comes a day after six civilians, including three children, were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on the beach of a Russian…

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Michigan Democrats pick nominee in high-profile Senate primary amid record pro-Israel spending

US Democrats vote Tuesday in a high-profile Senate primary in Michigan, choosing between a left-wing populist and an establishment-backed congresswoman who received the largest-ever financial contributions in a Democratic congressional primary, with pro-Israel lobby AIPAC spending some $30 million on the race.

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Guatemala issues red alert after active Fuego volcano erupts

Emergency services in Guatemala issued a red alert, the most severe warning, after the Fuego volcano – located less than 100 kilometres from its capital – erupted Monday morning. Hundreds of people living nearby evacuated their homes Tuesday as rivers of lava streamed down its slopes and ash rose some…

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Haugset takes Women's Tour de France yellow jersey with long solo breakaway

Sigrid Haugset of Norway won the third stage of the Women's Tour de France on Monday. She secured a solo victory following an 87-kilometre breakaway.

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