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Fossils of colossal prehistoric snake named Vasuki unearthed in India

India has unveiled the world’s largest prehistoric snake that was longer than a large school bus and roamed the planet 60 million years ago.

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Global temperature streak continues with record hot April

The world has experienced the hottest April on record, with air and sea surface temperatures remaining more than 1.5°C higher than the pre-industrial period, a report by the EU's climate monitor on Wednesday warned.

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France denounces 'state hostage-taking' by Iran as couple mark two years in jail

France has accused Iran of employing a policy of state hostage-taking and blackmail as it called for the release of a French couple held in jail for the last two years.

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Student Gaza protests in Europe spread, sparking clashes and dozens of arrests

Student protests to demand that universities break ties with Israel over the Gaza war spread across Europe on Tuesday, with police breaking up demonstrations in the Netherlands, Germany and France.

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High security and fanfare welcome OIympic flame to port city of Marseille

The 19th century French sailing ship "Belem" on Wednesday sailed into the southern port of Marseille carrying the Olympic flame – after its 12-day, 12,000-kilometre voyage from Greece. Some 6,000 police were deployed for the ship's arrival, with a highly choreographed ceremony marking the first major security test for organisers…

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Macron hosts Xi in French Pyrenees to talk Ukraine and ongoing conflict in Gaza

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping at one of his childhood haunts in the Pyrenees mountains as he put pressure on Beijing not to support Russia's war against Ukraine and to accept fairer trade arrangements.

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India's Modi casts his vote as giant election reaches half-way mark

Prime Minister Narendra Modi voted early on Tuesday, as India held the third phase of a massive general election, and called for a strong turnout, though warning of the scorching summer heat.

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US and DRC's partners call on Rwanda to punish forces over attack

The United States has called on Rwanda to punish forces behind an attack in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Both Kinshasa and the US accuse Kigali of meddling in DRC's affairs.

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France repeats 'strong opposition' to any Israeli ground offensive in Rafah

The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has repeated that it is firmly opposed to any Israeli plans to launch a military ground offensive against the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.

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EU's Green Deal the target of online disinformation ahead of polls

The EU's Green Deal has been the target of a virulent online disinformation campaign ahead of European parliamentary elections in June, such as fabricated claims that Brussels plans to introduce a "carbon passport" or a ban on repairing cars older than 15 years.

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Cannes Film Festival workers call for strike ahead of opening

Workers at the Cannes Film Festival in France have called for a strike over pay and conditions on Monday, just a week before the international event is due to start.

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France urges coordination with China on Ukraine, trade at Paris summit

French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen pressed Xi Jinping at a summit in Paris on Monday to use Beijing's influence to halt the Russian war against Ukraine, also telling the Chinese leader to accept fair global trade rules.

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Tony Parker among French stars to carry Olympic torch in Marseille

The first participants in the Olympic torch relay were announced on Monday, two days before the event kicks off in the southern French city of Marseille. Among them are players from the Olympique de Marseille football team, former NBA champion basketball player Tony Parker and French rap artist Soprano.

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Kenya and Tanzania face 'humanitarian crisis' amid disastrous floods

The death toll from weeks of devastating rains and floods had risen to 228 in Kenya, as authorities in the country and in neighbouring Tanzania warned that there was no sign of a let-up in the crisis.

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French government launches consultations on fighting anti-Semitism

France has launched consultations to fight anti-Semitism – inviting the heads of religious groups as well as anti-discrimination NGOs to share their experiences and discuss ways to tackle increasing hostility against Jewish people.

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Who is Julien Creuzet, the Caribbean artist representing France at the Venice Biennale?

Julien Creuzet – the first French-Caribbean artist to represent France at the Venice Biennale – is showing a multi-sensory exhibition that reflects on the intercultural identities of African and Caribbean diasporas.

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France re-enacts fatal shooting of teenager that led to riots

The lawyer representing the family of a 17-year-old who was shot by police in a Paris suburb in June 2023 says the officer responsible for his death was not in danger, following a reconstruction of the events that sparked a week of riots across France.

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France reclaims title for world's longest ever baguette

A team of French bakers rolled out a 140-metre-long baguette on Sunday, breaking the existing record held by neighbouring Italy by 10 metres.

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Thousands rally for trans rights in France over bill on gender transition

Thousands of demonstrators protested in French cities on Sunday at what they called an "offensive" against transgender rights after lawmakers drafted a proposed bill of law that is scheduled to be debated on 28 May.

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Chad votes in first Sahel presidential poll since wave of coups

Chadians go to the polls on Monday three years after their military leader seized power, in the first presidential election in Africa's Sahel region since a wave of coups.

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The Channel Tunnel, from pipe dream to European reality

This Monday marks 30 years since France and the United Kingdom officially opened the Channel Tunnel. It was the culmination of two centuries of dreaming about linking the two neighbours by land.

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China's Xi Jinping visits France to work through global crises

China's President Xi Jinping has arrived in France for a rare state visit that marks 60 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to urge the Chinese leader to reduce trade imbalances and to use his influence with Russia over the war in…

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Junta leader Déby eyes grip on power in Chad's presidential election

Following three years of military rule, Chadians will cast their ballots in presidential elections on Monday, with General Mahamat Idriss Déby poised to consolidate the family dynasty.

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Uyghurs, Tibetans urge France to tackle human rights with Chinese president

Activists are protesting in Paris this weekend to highlight what they say are grave human rights abuses by the Chinese government ahead of a state visit by President Xi Jinping.

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Namibia's unique desert lions threatened by drought and human conflict

Namibia’s unique desert-adapted lions, which eke out a living in the harsh Kunene Region in the country’s north-west, have declined up to 21 percent over the past year due to a drought-induced drop in prey and conflict with humans.

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