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The Middle East is bracing for another protracted conflict after Israel's surprise bombardment on Friday of Iranian nuclear and military sites killed several of the country's top generals and nuclear scientists. Iran has responded with strikes on Israel. As the situation escalates, there are concerns about the global impact. RFI…

G7 leaders meeting in Canada for a two-day summit have called for "de-escalation" in the Middle East with regards to the Israel-Iran conflict and the war in Gaza. However, US President Donald Trump's decision to leave a day early cast a shadow over the discussions which are set to take…

Togo late Monday announced it was suspending French public broadcasters RFI and France 24 for three months, for an alleged lack of impartiality in their reporting.

Millions of vulnerable people face heightened risk after the UN announced it would scale back aid programmes amid unprecedented global funding cuts. OCHA chief Tom Fletcher called for more solidarity to prevent needless suffering.

Tadej Pogacar underlined his credentials as a favourite for the 2025 Tour de France with victory for the first time in the eight-day Critérium du Dauphiné in south-eastern France.

Tuareg associations in Mali and Burkina Faso have filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court against their nations' armies and the Russian paramilitary group, Africa Corps.

French authorities have sealed off several Israeli arms stands at the Paris Air Show, considering they displayed "offensive weapons" amid the conflicts in Iran and Gaza. Israel has demanded the decision be reversed immediately.

Côte d'Ivoire is preparing for a contentious presidential election in October as President Alassane Ouattara’s supporters rally for his likely re-election bid. Meanwhile, opposition groups are demanding a fairer contest and the reinstatement of barred candidates.

French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz and beaten finalist Jannik Sinner will start their respective preparations in London and Halle this week for the third Grand Slam tournament of the season on the grass courts at Wimbledon which starts on 30 June.

Tanzania's opposition leader Tundu Lissu told a court on Monday that he had been denied his basic legal rights and that he would defend himself against a treason charge that carries the death penalty.

Tom Félix has gone on trial in northern Malaysia, charged with drug possession and trafficking which could carry the death penalty if he is found guilty.