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How Iran is enforcing an unprecedented digital blackout to crush protests

As protests continue across Iran, authorities are enforcing a near-total digital blackout – cutting internet and phone communications – as rights groups warn that hundreds of demonstrators have been killed. The shutdown is choking the protest movement and limiting what can be seen, verified and reported beyond Iran’s borders.

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French doctors stage symbolic ‘exile’ to Brussels over health policy row

Hundreds of private-sector doctors have travelled to Brussels in a symbolic protest against French health policy, warning that mounting pressure on private medicine risks undermining patient care and hospital capacity at home.

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France launches recruitment for 10-month voluntary national military service

France has officially launched a new voluntary national military service, opening the door for thousands of young people to sign up for a 10-month, paid stint in uniform, with the first intake set to begin in September.

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EU tightens rules on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

The European Union on Monday began enforcing stricter limits on PFAS “forever chemicals” in drinking water, requiring authorities across all member states to test tap water for contamination.

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Avalanches claim six lives in French Alps as danger warnings ignored

A spate of fatal avalanches has struck the French Alps amid persistently unstable conditions following heavy snowfall. This has prompted renewed warnings from the authorities and stark reminders of the dangers of off-piste skiing during periods of high risk.

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France's top female tennis player Boisson pulls out of Australian Open

France's best female tennis player Lois Boisson on Monday pulled out of the Australian Open citing injury concerns. The 22-year-old world number 35, has not competed officially since September.

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French farmers block roads and ports as EU prepares to sign Mercosur deal

French farmers have pressed on with protests on Monday, as Brussels confirmed that EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen will sign the long-awaited EU trade deal with Mercosur next weekend.

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Fresh violence tests Touadéra’s new mandate in Central African Republic

Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra is facing renewed violence in the country’s remote south-east just days into his third term, after a militia originally formed with Russian backing turned against the government.

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Sweden, Germany critical of US rhetoric on Greenland and Denmark

Sweden is highly critical of the "threatening rhetoric" against Greenland and Denmark from US President Donald Trump's administration, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Sunday. Germany reiterated its support for Denmark and Greenland.

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From Renoir to JR: the exhibitions not to miss in Paris in 2026

This year brings a host of new exhibitions in and around the French capital, including a major Matisse retrospective, a monumental installation on the Pont Neuf bridge and an homage to British photographer Martin Parr, who passed away in December. RFI looks at some of the highlights on the upcoming…

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Meet the artist behind Notre-Dame's new modern stained-glass windows

What will the future modern stained-glass windows of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral look like? The designs of visual artist Claire Tabouret – chosen to create the cathedral’s new windows – are being shown to the public for the first time at a double exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris…

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Fossils discovered in Morocco shed light on our African roots

Where did our species first emerge? Fossils discovered in Morocco dating back more than 773,000 years bolster the theory that Homo sapiens originally appeared in Africa, scientists said in a study this week.

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US and EU urge fresh talks between Syria govt, Kurds after deadly clashes

The United States and the European Union on Saturday urged the Syrian government and Kurdish authorities to return to negotiations after days of deadly clashes in the northern city of Aleppo.

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French gut study explores how microbes influence health over time

France is known for its gastronomy, but what happens after food is eaten may matter just as much to scientists and healthcare professionals. A large-scale study of the French gut microbiome is under way to better understand the link between food, bacteria and long-term health.

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New protests hit Iran as alarm grows over crackdown 'massacre'

Iranians took to the streets in new protests against the clerical authorities overnight despite an internet shutdown, as rights groups warned on Sunday that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations.

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Egypt dethrone Côte d'Ivoire to reach semis at the Africa Cup of Nations

Egypt skipper Mohamed Salah scored his fourth goal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday night as his side eliminated the defending champions Côte d'Ivoire 3-2 in Agadir.

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Thousands of Irish, French farmers protest EU-Mercosur trade deal

Thousands of farmers in Ireland and France protested Saturday against the European Union's trade deal with the South American bloc Mercosur, a day after EU states approved the treaty despite opposition from some members.

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Nigeria crush Algeria to advance to semi-finals at 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen produced a man-of-the-match display on Saturday night as Nigeria beat Algeria 2–0 to reach the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Benin heads to polls after failed coup shakes political landscape

Benin votes on Sunday in legislative and local elections that come just over a month after an attempted coup shook the commercial capital Cotonou. The vote follows weeks of campaigning and comes ahead of a presidential election in April.

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'American? No!' says Greenland after latest Trump threat

Greenland's political parties said they did not want to be under Washington as US President Donald Trump again suggested using force to seize the mineral-rich Danish autonomous territory, raising concern worldwide.

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Why the new US ambassador to South Africa could strain relations even further

Leo Brent Bozell III, the conservative activist picked by President Donald Trump to represent the United States in South Africa, is preparing to begin his new role as ambassador after being confirmed by the US Senate. A history of opposition to the country's ruling party during its struggle against apartheid…

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New UK death after storms, 100,000 French homes without power

A man was killed after a tree fell on a caravan in England after record winds brought by Storm Goretti, as 100,000 homes in France were still without power on Saturday.

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South Africa defends naval drills with Iran, Russia as 'essential'

South Africa on Saturday began naval drills with Russia, Iran and China, describing the manoeuvres off its coast as not merely a show of force but a vital response to rising maritime tensions.

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New rallies in Iran as son of shah calls for city centres to be seized

Major Iranian cities were gripped overnight by new mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic, as the son of the ousted shah urged protesters on Saturday to plan to seize city centres.

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The Louvre in the news again

This week on The Sound Kitchen, it’s the answer to the question about the recently closed gallery in the Louvre Museum. You’ll hear about my recent trip to Copenhagen, where I met listener Hans Verner Lollike, there are your answers to the bonus question on “The Listeners Corner”, Ollia Horton’s…

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