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'We will never eliminate the risk of fire completely', expert says as wildfire rages south of Paris

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Stefan Doerr, Director of the Centre for Wildfire Research at Swansea University, says that "we need to prepare the environment more to reduce the risk of fire but we will never eliminate it competely". France on Monday battled to contain a fire that scorched…

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Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after intense US strikes

Iran reported strikes Sunday evening on two of its southern islands while Kuwait, where Tehran has repeatedly targeted US installations, said border posts and an offshore oil platform had been attacked. The as-yet unclaimed strikes came hours after Tehran and WashingtonStrait of Hormuz, offering contradicting statements as to whether the…

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The week in pictures: Le Pen's comeback, Khamenei's funeral and Mbappé's wondergoal

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was cleared to run in next year's presidential election, despite having her embezzlement conviction confirmed, in a week that saw Iran hold days-long funeral ceremonies for slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and football stars Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi deliver moments of magic…

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Typhoon slams into eastern China after forcing nearly two million people to flee

Typhoon Bavi weakened to a severe tropical storm on Sunday after making landfall in eastern China, where authorities evacuated nearly two million people and suspended transport as the powerful storm threatened flooding and destructive winds.

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'Greed' and loopholes: How cricket's $55 million development fund gets gamed

The International Cricket Council distributes tens of millions of dollars per year in development funding through a system that insiders say is loosely monitored and easily manipulated, a Play the Game investigation has found in partnership with FRANCE 24.

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'My childhood passion is now a lifetime commitment': Wildlife conservationist Krithi Karanth

One of the world's leading, multi-award-winning environmentalists has told FRANCE 24 how a childhood passion became a lifelong commitment. Krithi Karanth explained how her father nurtured her love of nature over 17 years, taking her into the jungle from the age of just one. She is now a conservation biologist…

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How top Syrian diplomat Asaad al-Shaibani’s road to Damascus is shaking the Mideast

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani’s diplomatic motorcade hit the road shortly after his appointment. From Riyadh to Beirut, Washington to Moscow, Shaibani has been at the forefront of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s bid to open a new chapter in Mideast history. But the rebel official-turned-diplomat may find Damascus does not hold…

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The dark side of the World Cup: A rise in domestic violence

While millions follow the World Cup, studies reveal a noticeable uptick in domestic abuse causing women’s rights activists to raise the flag. Annette Young also talks to FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes, who's covering the World Cup, about the issues women journalists face in covering such events. Also in Pakistan, a…

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Oil prices stabilise after renewed US-Iran strikes rock peace hopes

Oil prices fell on Thursday after a surge the previous day triggered by US President Donald Trump's declaration that the ceasefire with Iran was "over" following the country's renewed attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump later said that he expected the latest military flare-up to end quickly…

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US launches new strikes on Iran that Trump says could get 'much worse'

The US military launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Wednesday following President Donald Trump's assertion that the fragile ceasefire between the two countries was "over". Trump warned that the attacks could get "much worse" if Iran perpetrated further attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Regime supporters and opposition share AI-generated images of Khamenei’s funeral

Both supporters of the Iranian regime and members of the opposition have been sharing AI-generated images of funeral services held in early July for Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – killed during a US-Israeli strike on February 28.

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'I feel forgiveness': Daniel Gwynn on life after 30 years on death row

Daniel Gwynn spent 30 years on death row for a murder he did not commit. In an interview with FRANCE 24, the Pennsylvania man, exonerated in 2024 after his conviction was found to be deeply flawed, said he now feels "forgiveness" towards those who wronged him – but that the…

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Viral AI fakes flood social media as Iran mourns Khamenei

International news agencies documented huge crowds at former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral procession in Tehran. But alongside genuine images of mourners, AI-generated videos and photos falsely claiming to show the event have spread widely online. Some exaggerate the size of the crowds, while others feature tell-tale AI errors…

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Hamas withdrawal from Gaza governance a bid to unblock 'deadlocked' peace plan

Nearly 20 years after taking power in Gaza, Hamas said on Monday it would hand over control of the territory to a committee of Palestinian technocrats. The move is a bid to get the ball rolling on the second phase of a peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump…

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Literary icon Margaret Atwood on why The Handmaid’s Tale no longer feels like fiction

Two-time Booker prize-winning author, Margaret Atwood has spent four decades warning what happens when democracy, women’s rights and free expression begin to erode. Today, many readers believe the world has caught up with her fiction. In this interview with FRANCE 24’s Eve Jackson, the author of The Handmaid’s Tale reflects…

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German Gen Z joins the Bundeswehr: The military becomes a plan B

Germany is rearming amid an economic recession with thousands of jobs slashed across industrial and service sectors. In these tough economic conditions, the Bundeswehr is now one of the country's most attractive employers for young people. Applications rose by 23 percent in January 2026 alone. Behind the figures lies a…

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🔴Live: Will she run for president or not? Marine Le Pen speaks after her appeal trial

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has launched a website ahead of the 2027 presidential election to support her candidacy. Featuring the slogan "For France. The Renaissance," it invites the French people to join her campaign.

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'His resilience, his words, his character': Mourners grieve late supreme leader Khamenei

A sea of mourners filled the streets of Tehran on Monday for the funeral procession of late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. FRANCE 24 spoke to some of those who had travelled across the country to pay their respects for the man who led the Islamic Republic for almost four…

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In pictures: Marine Le Pen’s political rise and frustrated presidential ambitions

French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen could see her 40-year political career come to an end on Tuesday if French courts rule that she is guilty of embezzling public funds and ineligible to stand for the presidency in 2027. FRANCE 24 takes a look at how she rose to prominence…

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Protecting Corsican Scandola Nature Reserve amid tourism boom

Scandola, a UNESCO-listed nature reserve off the coast of Corsica, is attracting a growing number of visitors from around the world – drawn to its dramatic landscapes and rich marine life. However, protecting its unique wildlife and fragile marine ecosystem is becoming an increasingly delicate balancing act. Our colleagues at…

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The week in pictures: America at 250, Taylor Swift gets married and a 'massive attack' on Kyiv

America marks 250 years of independence under a heatwave, a massive Russian attack sets Kyiv ablaze, France dominates Sweden at the World Cup, and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get married at Madison Square Garden: FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.

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'The Whole City Is Going to Hear It': Donald Trump Reportedly Risks Jail Time Over 'Illegal' Midnight Fireworks

Donald Trump's July 4th fireworks display, part of America250 celebrations, faces scrutiny over noise regulations and environmental concerns, with 850,000 shells planned for launch in Washington, D.C.

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Tens of thousands rally in France for a comprehensive law to fight sexual violence

The shockwave following the rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna in May has continued to echo across France, with tens of thousands of people across the country marching on Saturday in support of what organisers call a comprehensive law against sexual violence.

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'We hope the member states will recognise our effort' to join the EU: Moldova's President Maia Sandu

FRANCE 24’s Europe editor-in-chief Caroline de Camaret hosts Maia Sandu, the President of Moldova. This in the context of an EU-Moldova summit held on June 22, 2026, in Brussels. The ex-Soviet republic of nearly 3 million people that borders Ukraine has opened its first “cluster” of negotiations to join the…

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Heated debate: When air conditioning became political in France

Tens of millions of people suffered and thousands died during a historic heatwave in France. As the temperatures rose while the days stretched on, media attention invariably turned to air conditioning, a rare technology in France. In this edition of FRANCE 24's media show "Scoop", we look at media coverage…

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