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Mozambique tallies votes in tense election as opposition denounces 'fraud'

Mozambique is counting votes after tense presidential and parliamentary elections that are expected to allow the ruling Frelimo party to extend its 49 years in power.

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Minister seeks to add Eiffel Tower to state heritage list amid Olympics logo row

A dispute over the Olympic logo becoming a permanent feature on the Eiffel Tower has intensified, as a French government minister seeks to assume de facto control of the monument from the city of Paris.

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AI steals spotlight from Nobel winners who highlight Its power and risks

Artificial intelligence stole the limelight from Nobel laureates in both physics and chemistry this year, with winners noting its immense power but warning of uncontrolled development.

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Hungary's Orban clashes with EU leaders over Ukraine, migration policies

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called for a "change" in Europe during a headline speech at the European Parliament on Wednesday, but his message was overshadowed by strong criticism from EU leaders.

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Kashmir elects first government in a decade as voters favour coalition of opposition parties

Indian Kashmir elected its first government in 10 years with millions voting for a coalition of two opposition parties in the Himalayan region.

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Mozambique goes to the polls as ruling party faces insurgency challenges

Mozambique will hold presidential and legislative elections this Wednesday, with the ruling Frelimo party expected to extend its 50-year grip on power. However, the party is contending with a prolonged Islamist insurgency in one of Africa's largest gas fields.

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Unprecedented Niger floods displace 1.1 million as devastation grows

Intense flooding caused by heavy rains has devastated Niger since June, killing 339 people and displacing over 1.1 million, authorities say.

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French government survives no-confidence vote as far right stays neutral

A vote of no-confidence aiming to bring down the nascent government of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has failed after the far-right National Rally party refused to back the motion.

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French cognac hit hard by Chinese anti-dumping measures

China says it is imposing anti-dumping measures on brandy imports from the European Union, marking the latest development in the growing trade dispute between Beijing and Brussels.

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Kenyan MPs vote to impeach deputy president in historic move

Kenyan lawmakers have voted to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for abuse of office in an unprecedented political drama that has transfixed the nation.

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Osama bin Laden's son Omar ordered to leave France

French authorities have ordered Omar bin Laden, a son of slain Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, to leave the country over posts on social media, France's interior minister announced on Tuesday.

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Barnier faces no-confidence vote as left challenges fragile government

France's newly appointed Prime Minister, Michel Barnier, faces a no-confidence motion this Tuesday, brought by the left. While the motion is unlikely to succeed, it highlights the fragility of his government.

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Hotel occupancy fell this summer in France despite Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games

The Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games had no positive impact on tourism, particularly in terms of hotel stays, according to a report by France's national statistics agency, Insee. In the Paris region, the number of overnight stays actually declined more sharply compared to other parts of France.

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Turkey deepens Somali ties with energy push, but rising Ethiopia tensions jeopardise investments

Turkey's deployment of an energy research ship accompanied by a naval escort to Somalia is the latest step in deepening bilateral ties. However, rising Ethiopian-Somali tensions threaten Turkey's substantial investments in Somalia, as Ankara's mediation efforts stall.

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Mayotte prison director steps down to protest overcrowding, work conditions

The director of the Majicavo prison in the French overseas department of Mayotte announced his resignation on Monday to draw attention to the working conditions in this overcrowded establishment, which was hit by a mutiny at the end of September.

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Chagos Islands returned to Mauritius, but tensions over evictions persist

After decades of legal battles, Britain has agreed to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a former colony. The remote Indian Ocean archipelago will continue to host a US military base, but Chagossians exiled to make way for the base in the 1960s and 70s are questioning whether the deal…

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West Africa's endorsement of commercial whaling alarms green groups

Seven West African nations are facing backlash after supporting a proposal to resume commercial whaling – claiming it would help fight food insecurity. The move, unexpected from nations with no whaling tradition, was met with dismay from conservation groups.

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Algeria's Tebboune refuses France visit in snub to former colonial ruler

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has once more postponed a visit to France and accused its former colonial ruler of “genocide”, in a sign of ever-worsening relations between Algiers and Paris.

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EU hails 'promising' initial budget talks with France

EU economy chief Paolo Gentiloni on Monday welcomed his "promising" discussions about France's budget with French Finance Minister Antoine Armand as Paris aims to rein in spending and bring down its deficit.

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French island uncovers waste ring exporting toxic vehicle scrap to India

Authorities on France's Reunion Island have dismantled a major hazardous waste trafficking ring, arresting nine people for illegally exporting vehicle scrap contaminated with toxic materials to India.

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Marseille's drug war victims, perpetrators younger than ever: prosecutor

The southern French city of Marseille was shaken last week by two drug-related killings, including the murder of a 15-year-old boy who was "stabbed 50 times" and burned alive, prosecutors said on Sunday.

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France pays tribute to 7 October attack victims, families

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday paid tributes to the victims of the Hamas 7 October attack on Israel, on the first anniversary of an event that shook the Middle East. A ceremony will be held on Monday evening, hosted by the Crif Jewish organisation in the presence of several…

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Supporters of Tunisia's Saied celebrate his landslide election win

Supporters of incumbent Tunisian President Kais Saied celebrated in the capital on Sunday night after an exit poll broadcast on state television showed him winning the election by a landslide, ahead of his two rivals, one of whom is now in prison.

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Hamas attack, one year on - a view from Israel

One year after Hamas’s deadly attack on Israel, the war shows no signs of stopping. More than 1,200 Israelis died on 7 October, while Israeli strikes have since killed more than 40,000 Palestinians. Despite ceasefires and hostage exchanges, the conflict remains unresolved. This is part one of a double interview…

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Hamas attack, one year on - a view from Gaza

One year after Hamas launched a string of terror attacks on Israel, much of Gaza lies in ruins and more than 40,000 Palestinians are dead as a result of the Israeli military response. The war shows no sign of stopping. This is part two of a double interview that reflects…

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