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France arrests Russian captain of Moscow-linked oil tanker

The captain of the Tagor, a tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s “ghost fleet” that was boarded in the Atlantic Ocean by the French Navy, was taken into custody on Tuesday, announced Brest prosecutor Stéphane Kellenberger.

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AI chatbot responses polluted by pro-Russian disinformation

AI-driven chatbots are increasingly being used as sources of information, but they are also vulnerable to disinformation campaigns. Experts have found that pro-Russian misinformation, in particular, can seep into the responses generated by these conversational agents.

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Paris's Saint-Germain-des-Prés book fair returns

The Saint-Germain-des-Prés book fair is a literary rendez-vous at the famous Parisien café, Les Deux Magots. To the delight of book lovers, the event is returning for its third year, bringing a rich and modern programme to the Left Bank historical venue where Boris Vian, Jean-Paul Sartre and Ernest Hemingway…

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Shnaider beats Sabalenka at French Open to make semi-finals

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated on Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the French Open, losing to Russia's Diana Shnaider (3-6, 7-5, 6-0).

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Film show: 'DJ Ahmet' charms with sheep, grief and a rave

Critic Emma Jones tells us why North Macedonian production "DJ Ahmet", starring first-time actors, is a gem of an independent movie and proof that the small country punches well above its weight when it comes to cinema. We also discuss unsettling thriller "The Plague", starring Joel Edgerton, as a group…

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Ukraine strikes St. Petersburg with drones ahead of 'Russian Davos'

Ukrainian drone attacks in St. Petersburg targeted military and energy infrastructure overnight into Wednesday, setting ablaze a Russian warship and oil depots on the Baltic coast. This attack deep in Russian territory came on the opening day of Putin's three-day economic forum held in the city and as NATO Secretary…

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Influencers poised to shake up France's 2027 presidential race

French influencers are set to play a key role in the 2027 presidential campaign. More than half of under-25s cite social media and video platforms as their main source of information, according to a survey published in January 2026 by French media regulator Arcom.

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Chinese-linked tech company uses AI to predict who might become a dissident

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 3, 2026: The British front pages discuss the murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak after the release of shocking police bodycam footage. Next, the Trump administration's appointment of the new director of national intelligence is getting a lot of coverage. Also, The Times reveals that…

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'I can't breathe': protesters clash with police over handcuffed dying student

Protests erupted in the UK after a video emerged of a dying student being handcuffed by police. Eighteen-year-old Henry Nowak was heard repeatedly telling officers: "I can't breathe" after he was stabbed by a Sikh man who falsely accused him of racial abuse. The far right have seized on the…

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‘Chased like dogs’: Anti-migrant mobs in South Africa force foreigners to flee

Hundreds of foreign nationals have been forced to flee their homes in South Africa after violent anti-migrant mobs began chasing them down. Weeks of violent protests have led to the deaths of at least five nationals of Mozambique, that country's government said, adding that roughly 300 had fled back over…

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France's recognition of its role in 1994 Rwanda genocide marks historic turning point

François Picard is pleased to welcome Juliette Bour, historian and author of a forthcoming book in French entitled "Like Men: Women Politicians Complicit in the Rwandan Genocide". More than three decades after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, France continues to confront difficult questions about its political, military…

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NATO chief in Kyiv says Russia is 'increasingly desperate'

NATO chief Mark Rutte said in Kyiv on Wednesday that Russia was growing desperate as it faced mounting military and economic difficulties in its four-year-long invasion of Ukraine. Earlier, Kyiv launched drone attacks on the Russian city of St. Petersburg where officials and visiting dignitaries were gathering for a flagship…

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French Open: Zverev reaches semis as Grand Slam dream lives on

Alexander Zverev defeated Rafael Jodar (7-6, 6-1, 6-3) in the quarter-finals at Roland Garros. Having now reached the semi-finals, he can still hope to win his first Grand Slam title.

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Japan keeps traditional samurai horse festival alive by adapting to climate change

For more than a millennium, Japan has celebrated its samurai heritage with armoured horseriders charging through the countryside during its annual Soma Nomaoi festival. Up until two years ago, the tradition was threatened by soaring summer temperatures brought on by climate change. Organisers have decided to adapt, relieving riders and…

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Colombia's presidential frontrunner vows closer US ties after Trump endorsement

Colombia's hard-right presidential frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella pledged closer ties with the United States on Tuesday after receiving US President Donald Trump's endorsement, strengthening his position ahead of a June 21 run-off election against leftist senator Ivan Cepeda.

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‘We love Wemby’: San Antonio embraces French star ahead of NBA Finals

Since Frenchman Victor “Wemby” Wembanyama came to San Antonio, locals say the Spurs have opened a new chapter and are confident the young basketballer will help the team secure a sixth title in the upcoming NBA final. "It's a great team. At the very top is Wemby; when he's on…

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Hezbollah launches cross-border attack as Israeli strikes kill nine in Lebanon

Lebanon's Hezbollah said it had attacked troops in northern Israel on Wednesday, as Israeli strikes killed at least nine people in southern Lebanon, dampening hopes for an end to the cycle of violence. US President Donald Trump announced Monday that he had brokered a deal that Lebanon said would halt…

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Zverev reaches French Open semi-finals as Mensik ends Fonseca run

German tennis player Alexander Zverev moved within two wins of a maiden Grand Slam title by reaching the French Open semi-finals on Tuesday, while Czech rising star Jakub Mensik ended Joao Fonseca's dream run. In the women's draw, Marta Kostyuk and Mirra Andreeva booked a last-four showdown in Paris.

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Trump to speak at rescheduled White House correspondents' dinner

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he will attend and speak at a rescheduled White House correspondents' dinner on July 24, nearly three months after a shooting outside the original event prompted his evacuation. Organisers said the gathering will proceed with enhanced security, insisting that violence will not…

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Russia 'trying to prevent Armenia's diversification of connectivity', expert says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Anna Ohanyan, Richard B. Finnegan Distinguished Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Stonehill College, explains that the narrative of "Armenia pivoting from Russia to Europe is a misconception", adding that [Vladimir] "Putin is trying to apply on Armenia his geopolitical binary". In…

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Two killed in Kenya protests over US Ebola centre

In tonight's edition: Two people reportedly die in Kenya during protests over a planned quarantine centre for US nationals. Also, Kenyans march under banners bearing the names of hundreds of murdered women. Plus Beninese creators are turning to digital games to help young people explore their cultural heritage in new…

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2026 World Cup: Are US stadiums unprepared? Viral Senegal ball bounce clip sparks pitch fears

The countdown is on for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted for the first time by the US, Canada and Mexico. But a viral training video has triggered doubts about whether the US stadiums are ready for the tournament, after Senegal's national team was seen practicing on a pitch…

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Macron unveils Rwanda genocide memorial in Paris, marking 'quest for truth'

French President ⁠Emmanuel Macron and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame on Tuesday inaugurated a memorial in Paris honouring the victims of the 1994 genocide. Unveiling the installation on the banks of the Seine, Macron said the monument marked "the culmination of a long and patient quest for truth" in confronting…

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'I can't breathe': Protesters attack police at UK rally over student murder

Protesters in the southern British city of Southampton on Tuesday attacked police at the site of the murder of an 18-year-old student who was handcuffed as he lay dying in December from stab wounds after his killer falsely alleged a racist attack. Far-right firebrand figure Tommy Robinson addressed the crowd,…

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The Macron method: How to deal with Putin's Russia?

Here's one for free speech absolutists to chew on: What should the French government do when the former head of Russian state television's French-language channel is offered a place of rank on an all-news station with a free-to-air broadcast license and she touts Kremlin propaganda lines with little or no…

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