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Saïf al-Islam Kadhafi, the heir apparent without a crown

Saïf al-Islam Kadhafi, the son of former Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi, was long seen as the man who might one day take over from his father. His killing at his home in northwestern Libya closes a story marked by early reformist ambition, a violent turning point in 2011 and years…

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Son of former Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi shot dead in home

Saïf al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of former Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi, was shot dead at his home in western Libya on Tuesday, several sources have confirmed to RFI.

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France issues warrants for Franco-Israelis over Gaza 'complicity in genocide'

French judicial authorities have issued warrants for two Franco-Israeli activists accused of trying to block humanitarian aid from entering Gaza, with investigators examining whether the actions could amount to complicity in genocide.

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French investigators raid X’s Paris HQ, expanding probe into Grok AI chatbot

French authorities have raided X’s Paris offices as part of an expanding investigation into the platform’s content and Grok AI tool.

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French school teacher in critical condition after being stabbed by pupil

An art teacher at a secondary school in southern France was stabbed by a pupil Tuesday afternoon, leaving the 60-year-old woman critically injured, authorities say.

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French prosecutors stick to demand for five-year ban for Le Pen

French prosecutors demanded on Tuesday that an appeal court maintain a five-year ban on far-right leader Marine Le Pen from holding public office for a European parliament fraud, stepping up threats to her presidential ambitions.

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Spotlight on Africa: US strikes in Nigeria and fear among the African diaspora

In the episode, we examine recent US strikes in northern Nigeria and explore the experiences of the US African diaspora in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Nigeria has endured years of violence from extremist groups such as Boko Haram, but there is growing debate over whether a US intervention is the appropriate response.…

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Jack Lang’s daughter steps down from film post over Epstein revelations

The daughter of former French culture minister Jack Lang has stepped down from her post as head of a film producers’ union following renewed scrutiny of the family’s past links to disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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French man cleared of drug charges in Malaysia, avoiding possible death penalty

A French national who had been facing the possibility of the death penalty in Malaysia has been acquitted on eight drug-related charges, bringing an end to nearly two and a half years of detention and uncertainty.

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French government survives latest no-confidence vote, ending budget deadlock

France has finally locked-in its 2026 budget, bringing an end to months of political wrangling after Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu once again survived no-confidence motions in parliament.

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Macron visits eastern France following far-right win in Alpine by-election

President Emmanuel Macron travels to eastern France on Tuesday for talks with farmers and discussions on social media regulation, against the backdrop of a far-right breakthrough in nearby Haute-Savoie.

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Australia’s teen social media ban blocks millions as France weighs its own ban

As France prepares to vote on banning teens from social media, Australia’s ban, which came into effect in December, is already having an impact, with platforms blocking nearly five !million accounts in December alone. Snapchat, which said it blocked over 400,000 accounts warns that some users may be bypassing the…

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France crowdfunds €440,000 for woman who helped hunt Paris attackers

A fundraiser for Sonia, a French woman whose testimony helped authorities locate two terrorists involved in the November 2015 attacks in Paris, has reached 440,000 euros.

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Relentless rains and floods leave Africa reeling as UN seeks help

Severe flooding has intensified across northern and southern Africa since last October. Extreme rainfall has affected many regions, intensifying sharply in January and leading to widespread emergencies. As the situation continues to unfold, the United Nations is appealing for international assistance.

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World leaders urge restraint as clashes in western Tigray resume

The fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, which resumed last week, has prompted concern from UN Secretary-General António Guterres, as well as from the African Union, the European Union and the UK, all of whom have called on the parties to exercise restraint.

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More infant formula recalled over contamination after France lowers threshold

Two more brands of French infant formula have recalled batches due to their levels of the cereulide toxin, three days after France lowered the threshold limits and the European Commission is due to rule on its own acceptable levels.

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French DJ wins Grammy for Lady Gaga remix

French DJ and muisc producer Gesaffelstein has won his first-ever Grammy for his remix of Lady Gaga‘s song Abracadabra.

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Cyclone Fytia in Madagascar leaves three dead, flooding affects nearly 30,000

Cyclone Fytia hit Madagascar at the weekend, flooding large parts of the northwest of the main island and leaving three people dead, while impacting nearly 30,000 others.

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French PM faces new no-confidence votes as budget faces final hurdle

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu faces two new no-confidence motions on Monday, after he forced the 2026 budget through parliament without a vote for the third and final time on Friday.

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Sliver of hope for civilians as Israel reopens Rafah crossing into Gaza

Israel has announced it is partially reopening the Rafah crossing between the devastated Gaza Strip and Egypt following months of urging from humanitarian organisations, although the initial access will be limited to the movement of people. Rafah is considered a key entry point for supplies into the Palestinian territory, where…

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The self-taught French nose bringing history to life through fragrance

Young Frenchman Alexandre Helwani is using ancient texts and forgotten techniques to bring old fragrances back to life. Through experiments in his laboratory, this self-taught 'nose' merges history, culture and smell to create scents such as the Bible and the Odyssey.

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Death toll from Swiss bar fire rises to 41 as protesters demand 'justice'

A teenager injured in a New year's fire that engulfed a bar in a Swiss ski resort has died in hospital, taking the death toll from the disaster to 41, the local public prosecutor announced Sunday. The day before, several hundred demonstrators marched in Lausanne to demand "justice and truth"…

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Nigeria's Fela Kuti first African to receive lifetime Grammy award

Nigeria's Afrobeat king Fela Kuti was on Saturday evening posthumously recognised by the Grammys with a Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive the distinction.

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Episode Six: finance, the heart of the matter

This eight-part podcast series examines the Paris Agreement ten years on, featuring global climate leaders discussing progress, challenges, and the dramatic shift in power towards emerging economies. The series explores how multilateral cooperation has evolved despite geopolitical fractures, from industrial transformation and innovative financing to the changing rules of climate…

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Africa poised to outgrow Asia for first time amid youth boom

Africa’s growth could outpace Asia’s for the first time in 2026, figures from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggest, as the continent’s population continues to rise fast.

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