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EU-US trade deal averts tariff hikes, but sparks unease in Europe

The EU and US have struck a last-minute trade agreement that averts a major tariff hike but leaves European leaders divided over the cost of compromise.

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UN gathers to advance two-state solution to Israel-Palestine conflict

Fired by France's imminent recognition of Palestinian statehood, UN members begin a two-day conference Monday in New York to breathe life into the push for a two-state solution. However, neither Israel nor the US are expected to attend.

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Tadej Pogacar triumphs in Tour de France for fourth time

Tadej Pogacar closed out a supreme 21-day performance to win the Tour de France in Paris on Sunday, crushing his rivals in the 3,400km slog to rack up a fourth title.

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Outcry mounts in Eswatini over ‘illegal aliens’ deported from US

The arrival in Eswatini of five "criminal illegal aliens" deported from the US under Washington's tough anti-immigrant measures has sparked a rare wave of public dissent in the small African kingdom. Rights groups and the main opposition party are concerned over the lack of transparency involved in the operation.

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Europe’s new right: how the MAGA agenda crossed the Atlantic

With political landscapes across Europe shifting, in this edition of International Report we explore the growing influence of Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement on the continent's politics.

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France registers a record 480 excess deaths during early summer heatwave

The early summer heatwave that affected 60 French departments between 19 June and 6 July led to a record 480 excess deaths, a rise of 5.5 percent compared to normal mortality levels, the country's public health agency has announced.

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French former spy jailed on suspicion of ordering child rapes in Africa

A former French intelligence officer has been charged and imprisoned in eastern France on suspicion of ordering child rapes in Africa, particularly in Kenya, prosecutors said Saturday.

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Are 16-year-old voters the key to future-proofing democracy?

In the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer's Labour government has announced plans to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 for all future elections, in a bid to "modernise democracy". But for the handful of other countries who have made the move, results have been mixed.

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Nigeria crowned African football queens after 3-2 comeback against Morocco

Nigeria staged a remarkable fightback from two goals down to beat hosts Morocco 3-2 and win their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) on Saturday.

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Zimbabwe steps up the fight against dramatic rise in drug abuse

Zimbabwe is in the grip of a growing crisis as substance abuse rips through communities, with young people in the eye of the storm.

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Over 600 malnourished children die in six months in Nigeria: MSF

More than 600 malnourished children have died in northern Nigeria in six months after failing to receive proper care as foreign aid dries up, medical charity Doctors Without Borders has said.

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Two years after Niger coup, human rights situation has 'spiralled'

The coup in Niger of 26 July, 2023 destabilised the Sahel region, and West Africa as a whole. Two years on, human rights activists say the situation has worsened and continue to call for the release of former president Mohamed Bazoum.

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French left urges Macron not to be complicit in US plan to bin contraceptives

Left-wing politicians in France have called on President Emmanuel Macron to intervene over US plans to destroy nearly $10 million worth of female contraceptives in Europe, calling it an "affront" to public health.

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France demands 'explanation' after Jewish youths removed from flight in Spain

French authorities are trying to establish whether a group of young French citizens were removed from a plane bound for Paris from Spain this week because they are Jewish. The airline, Vueling, has denied the claims.

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DR Congo tries ex-president Joseph Kabila in absentia for treason

Former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila went on trial in absentia Friday on charges including treason over his alleged support for Rwanda-backed militants.

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US condemns French inquiry into Elon Musk's social media platform X

US officials have strongly condemned a criminal investigation by France into the social network X, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, on suspicion of foreign interference.

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How the Paris Olympic Games transformed the Porte de la Chapelle

A year ago, Paris was buzzing with the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. While little infrastructure was built for the occasion, the neighbourhoods where new facilities did spring up – such as Porte de la Chapelle, in northern Paris – have been transformed.

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Sanctions loom as Iran and Europe revisit nuclear deal in Istanbul talks

In a renewed bid to defuse tensions and revive diplomacy, Iranian and European diplomats met in Istanbul on Friday to discuss Tehran’s nuclear programme.

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Pedalling for peace

This week on The Sound Kitchen, you’ll hear the answer to the question about the young man bicycling across several African countries. There’s a poem from Helmut Matt, “The Listener’s Corner”, and Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan”. All that and the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click the…

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Why is France recognising Palestinian statehood and will it change anything?

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he will officially recognise Palestinian statehood before the UN General Assembly in September. While the move has been denounced by Israel and the US and welcomed by Palestinians and Arab countries, the reaction in France has been mixed.

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French rocker Bertrand Cantat faces new investigation into ex-wife's death

Musician Bertrand Cantat, who has already served jail time for the death of actress Marie Trintignant, is to face a new police investigation over the suicide of his former wife – following the release of a Netflix documentary series about the singer.

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First ICC verdict for militia leaders accused of persecuting Muslims in Central African Republic

Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have convicted two men of leading Christian-dominated militias in attacks on Muslims in the Central African Republic (CAR) in 2013 and 2014, on Thursday, and sentenced them to up to 15 years in prison.

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Lebanese militant Georges Abdallah freed after 40 years in French prison

Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, a Lebanese militant and figurehead of Palestinian resistance, has been freed after more than four decades in a French prison.

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Russia ties strain EU-China relations as Beijing summit concludes early

An EU-China summit in Beijing wrapped up early on Thursday amid rising tensions, despite efforts to foster cooperation on trade, climate, and global stability.

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France to recognise Palestinian statehood, defying US-Israel backlash

France faces sharp criticism from Israel and the US after announcing plans to recognise Palestinian statehood, in a bold move to revive peace efforts.

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