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Why has Israel recognised the Armenian genocide?

In this edition of Middle East Matters, Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome our Jerusalem correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky as well as Amberin Zaman, chief correspondent for Al Monitor, a Washington-based independent news organisation that covers the Middle East and North Africa. Zaman argues that Israel's apparent recognition of the Armenian…

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Grammy-nominated singer Acantha Lang on using soul music as a means of connection

For Acantha Lang, soul music is "honest" and "moving". The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter told FRANCE 24 that she believes "when people really connect with soul music, there's a kind of magic that happens". Born in New Orleans, Lang says she was "always around" the sounds of soul, jazz and blues, adding:…

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‘We’ve lost so many’: Venezuelans search for loved ones under quake rubble

Venezuelans in the port city of La Guaira were still searching for their missing loved ones a week after massive earthquakes killed 2,295 and left thousands unaccounted for. FRANCE 24's Maxime Pluvinet reports from the epicentre of the quakes.

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Rwanda does not have 'political will' to honour peace deal, DR Congo minister says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, DR Congo's government spokesperson and Minister of Communication Patrick Muyaya accused Kigali of not having the "political will to implement" the 2025 US-brokered peace deal between the two countries. Muyaya also called for stronger international pressure on Rwanda. "The United States should use more…

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US envoys met with mediators in Qatar, talks with Iran up in the air

US envoys met Qatari mediators in Doha on Tuesday for discussions on negotiations with Iran, even as both Tehran and Doha dismissed President Donald Trump's suggestion that direct US – Iran talks were taking place. The meetings come as both sides seek to implement a memorandum of understanding aimed at…

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'Targeting of Palestinian children has not stopped': Independent UN investigator sounds alarm

Independent UN investigators are calling for action after releasing a report detailing what they call “deliberate killing of Palestinian children” by Israel. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry says that since October 7, 2023, the "essence of childhood" has been "destroyed" in Gaza and the West Bank. Speaking with FRANCE…

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Meet your MEP! Behind the scenes of the European Parliament

You might know that the European Parliament is the only directly elected institution in the EU, and that it plays a crucial role as a co-legislator with the EU Council. But what does an MEP actually do? We meet three Belgian MEPs from contrasting political ideologies and parties. Through them,…

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Discover the winners of FRANCE 24's video competition on EU cohesion policy

It's one of the EU's most important instruments, but one of the least talked-about ones: cohesion policy aims to reduce disparities between Europe's regions, and make sure no part of Europe is left behind. We commissioned a video competition, inviting young people from high schools, universities and journalism schools to…

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Discover the winners of FRANCE 24's video competition on fighting fake news

It's no secret that the EU is caught in a maelstrom of disinformation aimed at undermining its credibility. In response, FRANCE 24 commissioned a video competition, inviting high school pupils, university students and journalism school students to take part.

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DR Congo conflict: Rwandan FM 'disappointed by increasingly biased US mediation'

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe said his country is "disappointed by the increasingly biased US mediation" in the conflict with DR Congo. He also accused the US of sanctioning Kigali alone while Kinshasa fails to honour the 2025 Washington Accords between the two countries.

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London artist Georgia Semple explores tension between perception and reality

Her paintings are rich, layered works that feature distorted or warped figures – something that Georgia Semple says represents the "loss of perception" that one experiences throughout one's life. Speaking to FRANCE 24, the London-based artist explains how themes of faith and addiction as well as her Guyanese heritage are…

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Dozens of civilians killed in Pakistani air strikes on Afghanistan, officials say

At least 36 civilians have been killed and more than 160 others injured in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, officials said. Pakistani forces launched a military operation along the border with Afghanistan overnight to Monday in response to multiple militant attacks across Pakistan.

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Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait, threatens to halt talks after fresh US strikes

Iran launched fresh drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait on Sunday after new US air strikes, warning that it would completely halt negotiations and close the Strait of Hormuz again if the attacks continue.

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What France gets wrong about air conditioning

Is this the heatwave that finally changes French minds on air conditioning? Not for Environment Minister Monique Barbut. She said she was "horrified" by the idea of it becoming widespread. The rest of the world looked on perplexed as France suffered a brutal week, particularly for schools, hospitals and care…

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The week in pictures: Earthquakes in Venezuela, Starmer's resignation and extreme heat in France

The resignation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer less than two years after his election victory, extreme heat grips France, fans fete the World Cup and twin earthquakes ravage Venezuela: FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.

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Understanding the 'point men': Iran-US peace talks

Following the latest round of US-Iran peace talks, we assess the difficulties of diplomacy and the key characters at play. France 24's Gavin Lee spoke to Marvi Memon who served as a federal minister in the Pakistani govenrment from 2015 to 2018.

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Germany braces for record temperatures as heatwave moves east

France, Britain, Switzerland and ‌Germany all experienced record heat in June and the weather system could test more records ⁠as it rolls across Germany towards Poland Saturday. Germany reached a new record of 41.3°C Friday near the city of Saarbruecken close to the French border while dozens of people, ⁠both…

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Mathieu Forget: Celebrating 10 years of 'levitating'

Dancer, photographer and artistic director Mathieu Forget talks to FRANCE 24 about celebrating 10 years of his "Levitation" project. Part sport, part travel, the series features photos of himself or French athletes mid-air against breathtaking backdrops. He also recounts going viral last year after a publishing a video online of…

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Kushner-backed luxury resort sparks outrage, dividing Albanian population

In Albania, a widespread protest movement is underway against the current government. The demonstrations erupted after construction began on a luxury resort in a nature reserve in the southwest of the country. The real estate project is spearheaded by Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, and his wife Ivanka.…

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Hezbollah claims hits on Israel’s Iron Dome but videos show strikes on decoys

As the on-again, off-again fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militia has revealed its deadly FPV drone fleet: small quadcopters equipped with light explosives. Analysis of videos of the attacks suggests the Israeli army has turned to a Second World War-era trick to counter Hezbollah’s FPVs: decoys.

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Spain bucks European trend with mass amnesty of migrants

A mass amnesty of undocumented immigrants is currently underway in Spain. Bucking the trend of its European neighbours, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s Socialist government is embracing immigration to underpin its growing economy. However, the plan does not enjoy universal support. It faces strong criticism, in particular from the far right.…

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Vinii, Father of the House of Revlon: 'Voguing is about liberation and freedom'

The King of the Paris Voguing scene tells FRANCE 24 how the art form is about your own liberation and freedom. Voguing has been widely championed in France by the LGBTQ+ community. Originating in the 1980s from the 1960s Harlem ballroom scene, the dance combines fashion, posing and self-expression. In…

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Ebola outbreak 'serious' but not 'out of control', head of Africa CDC says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Dr Jean Kaseya, head of the Africa CDC, said the Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo is "serious" but not "out of control". He warned that "no one is safe" if it is not stopped at the source and argued that the West would…

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‘I don’t have a choice’: Paris workers struggle under historic heatwave

As France swelters under a deadly heatwave, thousands of labourers continue to work in the streets and construction sites of Paris with little respite from the stifling heat. From the near-deserted streets around Châtelet to the naked asphalt of the Champs-Élysées, FRANCE 24 spoke to the workers keeping the city…

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'No one in the UK seems happy over Brexit': Reporter Clovis Casali

As the UK marks a decade since the Brexit vote that took it out of the European Union, our reporter who's been back to gauge the mood in the UK says no one seems happy with the result. To mark the anniversary, FRANCE 24 filmed a special edition of our…

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