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Why France wants to make it easier than ever to get tested for STIs

As of this month, getting tested for the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in France no longer requires a prescription – and if you're under 26, it's entirely free. The changes come amid a worrying rise in gonorrhoea, syphilis and other diseases passed on through sex.

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Musical chairs at France’s National Assembly

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the standing committees in France’s National Assembly. There’s “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, Ollia Horton’s “Happy Moment”, and bushels of good music – all that and the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click…

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Algerians abroad vote early in presidential polls expected to change little

Algerians living abroad have been voting ahead of Saturday’s presidential election despite predictions of low turnout back home, and an almost certain victory for incumbent Abdelmadjid Tebboune. From Europe to the Middle East, members of the diaspora are determined to fulfil their democratic duty in an election that may hold…

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How Beijing has been recalibrating its expanding influence in Africa

Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting a major summit in Beijing this week, gathering African leaders to discuss cooperation in infrastructure, energy and education. Focac is the largest event in the city since the Covid pandemic, with China aiming to strengthen its already dominant trade and investment ties with Africa.…

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Outcry in France as Greenland keeps anti-whaling crusader Paul Watson in jail

Activists in France have vowed to stay mobilised behind Canadian-American environmental activist Paul Watson after a Greenland court ruled Wednesday to keep him in custody. The marine conservationist will remain detained pending a decision on his extradition to Japan, where he is wanted over a clash with whalers.

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Team USA brings Paralympics magic to small French town

The United States Paralympic team has set up camp at the high-performance sports complex in Eaubonne, just 20 kilometres north of Paris. Here the athletes can access top-of-the-range training facilities, consult with their medical staff and enjoy some home-cooked meals.

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Aussie athletes find home away from home at Paralympic village

The 160 members of the Australian Paralympic team have settled into their digs at the athletes’ village in Paris, where staff have gone out of their way to make sure they're ready to perform at their best and beat their Tokyo haul of 80 medals.

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Few surprises in store as Algeria's presidential election nears

The campaign is drawing to a close for Algeria's presidential election this weekend - a poll that incumbent Abdelmadjid Tebboune is widely predicted to win. Experts say the only real unknown is how many voters will turn out.

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French students go back to school amid uncertainty over reforms

Be it changes to curriculum, a staffing crisis or a potential strike, teachers are facing unprecedented uncertainty as they prepare to welcome twelve million pupils back at school this week.

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Zambia's crippling drought creates chance for solar power to shine

With a prolonged drought affecting the supply of hydroelectricity all over southern Africa, a growing number of people are turning to solar to fill the energy gap.

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Seine swimming to return to heart of Paris after century of bans

After much ado and a €1.4 billion cleanup, Paris is set to bring swimming back to the River Seine. Following the Olympics triumph, where athletes turned the river into a sporting arena, the city plans to open three central sites next year. This bold move will allow experienced swimmers to…

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France at the urns

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about voter turnout in France’s recent snap legislative elections. There’s “On This Day”, “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, and bushels of good music - all that and the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click…

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Children with disabilities still left out of French schools, activists warn

As a new school year approaches in France, a disability rights movement is warning that thousands of children yet again face exclusion because of a lack of teaching and facilities adapted to their needs.

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Paris Paralympics fans get in the game with up-close look at parasports

At the Paralympic fan zone outside Paris's elegant city hall, the focus is not just on watching athletes compete but better understanding parasports – and trying them out for yourself.

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Algerian election campaign marked by social pledges and claims of unfair play

Algeria’s presidential election, set for 7 September, is drawing scrutiny for both the policies at play and a lack of competition. Some 24 million voters will choose from three candidates, including incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. The narrow field has led to allegations of undemocratic practices, with opposition figures claiming the…

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Mali suspends French news channel LCI for two months

Mali's military-led government has suspended broadcasting by French private news channel LCI on its territory for two months, alleging "false accusations" were made on air against the army and its Russian allies.

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Australian photographer's lament for lost landscapes comes to Brittany festival

Anne Zahalka’s multimedia works depicting Australian wildlife and landscapes are eye-catching, intriguing and sometimes unsettling. As one of the guests of honour at La Gacilly Photo Festival in Brittany, she presents her native land in a new light to help visitors understand the dangers it faces from climate change and…

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France remembers heroic liberation of Paris from Nazi occupation, 80 years ago

France commemorates on Sunday the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Paris from German Nazi occupation, nine months before the end of World War II. RFI looks at what's being remembered and how.

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Promises, promises

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the National Rally’s campaign promises. We’ll re-visit the Olympic Games, there’s “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, and bushels of good music - all that and the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click on…

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Riding high on DNC momentum, Kamala Harris faces a fierce fight to the finish

US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have entered the final 10-week stretch to election day, with the Democrat surging after an electrifying speech accepting her party's nomination at the Democratic National Convention (DNC). But with some voters on the left still unconvinced, a final victory is far from…

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DR Congo on standby for first vaccines to fight mpox outbreak

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) hopes to receive its first doses of an mpox vaccine by next week, following promises from the United States and Japan to help it fight its outbreak, the Congolese health minister said on Monday.

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Democratic convention catapults Harris into US presidential race

The Democratic National Convention kicks off on Monday in Chicago, marking a watershed moment just months before the November election. During the four-day event, some 5,000 delegates will formally choose Kamala Harris as the Democrat's presidential candidate.

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Turkey seeks to reassert regional influence following Abbas visit

In a bid to break out of increasing international isolation, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan this week hosted Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas in Ankara – positioning Turkey as a key player in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

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This I Believe

Hello everyone! Welcome to The Sound Kitchen weekly podcast, published every Saturday. This week, you’ll hear what Rodrigo Hunrichse, your fellow RFI English listener, has found to be true in his life. Don’t miss it!

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How French jewellery house Chaumet designed the Olympic medals

Benoit Verhulle is the 13th head of workshop at Chaumet, the prestigious French luxury jewellery house, where he manages a team of 26 people. Chaumet designed the unique medals that were given to athletes during the Paris Olympics.

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