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'The age of cultural resurgence': Africa's mother tongues finding new life
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'The age of cultural resurgence': Africa's mother tongues finding new life

Across the African continent, indigenous languages, once marginalised under colonial rule, are seeing renewed interest from younger generations, especially in the diaspora. Modern technology is providing them with new ways to reconnect with their heritage and older generations of their families. Clemence Waller reports.

Who is Sarah Khalifa, the Egyptian TV presenter sentenced to death?
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Who is Sarah Khalifa, the Egyptian TV presenter sentenced to death?

An Egyptian court has sentenced a well-known television presenter and 11 others to death for manufacturing and trafficking narcotics in a sprawling drugs case. The presenter, Sarah Khalifa, 39, is best known for her program "Mission Impossible", which dealt with issues concerning security and crime.

UK, France and ten other countries to sanction trade from Israeli settlements
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UK, France and ten other countries to sanction trade from Israeli settlements

Twelve countries including Britain, Canada and France Tuesday said they would slap sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, after increasing attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian villages in the occupied territory. British Foreign Minister Ed ​Miliband said Britain ‌could no longer simply "call out" injustice and suffering, but told the House of Commons that the coun...

'Be kind with yourself': US expat Robin Allison Davis on surviving cancer in Paris
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'Be kind with yourself': US expat Robin Allison Davis on surviving cancer in Paris

An American woman who moved to Paris and soon afterwards was twice diagnosed with breast cancer has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how she managed to get through the trauma. The paperback version of Robin Allison Davis's book "Surviving Paris: A Memoir of Healing in the City of Light" has just come out. The reviews say it's full of sorrow, laughter and some unforgettable cringeworthy moments. Davis tol...

'Be kind to yourself': US expat Robin Allison Davis on surviving cancer in Paris

'Be kind to yourself': US expat Robin Allison Davis on surviving cancer in Paris

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An American woman who moved to Paris and soon afterwards was twice diagnosed with breast cancer has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how she managed to get through the trauma. The paperback version of Robin Allison Davis's book "Surviving Paris: A Memoir of Healing in the City of Light" has just come out. The reviews say it's full of sorrow, laughter and some unforgettable cringeworthy moments. Davis tol...

Canada's counter-tariffs take effect as trade war with US heats up

Canada's counter-tariffs take effect as trade war with US heats up

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Canada's retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars in US products took effect Tuesday, as a trade war between the North American neighbors heats up. On Monday, Trump had threatened to block sales of Canada's Bombardier Aviation in the United States, unless the Quebec-based plane maker moves manufacturing to the US.

As Houthis attack Saudi Arabia, is Iran war escalating into regional conflict?

As Houthis attack Saudi Arabia, is Iran war escalating into regional conflict?

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Saudi Arabia on Tuesday threatened to hit back after a wave of missiles from Yemen's Houthis set oil facilities ablaze and wounded dozens, the Iran-backed rebels' heaviest attack in years. It comes after a four-year truce collapsed in July, months into the Middle East war between the United States and Iran. France 24's Rochelle Ferguson Bouyahi provides analysis.

Who are the Hindu group cited in Eiffel Tower staff walk out?

Who are the Hindu group cited in Eiffel Tower staff walk out?

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The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday after staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group. The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) spiritual movement later apologised for "any pain or inconvenience caused" by the incident. France 24’s Delano D’Souza takes a closer look.

In Ukraine, teens try to heal from trauma of war at summer camp

In Ukraine, teens try to heal from trauma of war at summer camp

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The psychological impact on the Ukrainian population of nearly five years of full-scale Russian onslaught is hard to overstate. Children and teenagers are particularly at risk of trauma. With support from foreign philanthropists, one Ukrainian NGO is trying to help at least a few teenagers cope better, via summer camps that mix therapy and fun. Our correspondent Gulliver Cragg reports.

Paris looks to profit as Céline Dion fans flock to French capital

Paris looks to profit as Céline Dion fans flock to French capital

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Céline Dion’s hotly anticipated return to the stage is scheduled for this Saturday in Paris - the first of more than 16 concerts in the French capital in September and October. The shows mark a major milestone for 58-year-old Dion after years away from touring due to the rare neurological disorder. A total of 500,000 spectators are expected in Paris - a huge windfall for the economy, especially fo...

France, South Korea pledge 1 billion euros to support cinema amid AI threat

France, South Korea pledge 1 billion euros to support cinema amid AI threat

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Hollywood star George Clooney and executives from US studios such as Sony Pictures and Disney were among the 200 guests that gathered in the south of France for a summit on the future of cinema on Monday. As part of the initiative, co-hosts France and south Korea have pledged 1 billion euros to safeguard against threats to the industry, particularly from AI.

Nepal’s Gen Z protests one year on

Nepal’s Gen Z protests one year on

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September 8 marks a year since a Gen Z-led violent revolt against corruption in Nepal forced the then prime minister to resign. The protests were triggered when government tried to suspend many prominent social media platforms for failing to comply with new Nepalese A year on, and as the country still grapples with the devastation caused by deadly floods, Morgan Ayre looks back at how Nepal got to...

‘Truly terrifying’: AfD election win sparks protests across Germany

‘Truly terrifying’: AfD election win sparks protests across Germany

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The victory of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Sunday's state election in Saxony-Anhalt sparked protests across Germany on Monday, as demonstrators called for a united front against the hardline anti-immigrant party. Some protesters call for the party, some of whose members have praised the Nazis, to be banned, but others say AfD's success is a result of a failure of mainstream poli...

London pub celebrates Bayeux Tapestry loan with ‘Beer Tapestry’

London pub celebrates Bayeux Tapestry loan with ‘Beer Tapestry’

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Britons will finally get the chance to view the Bayeux Tapestry on home soil this week, as the 11th century work goes on display at the British Museum. And the exhibition has inspired a copycat tapestry, available to view for thirsty visitors seeking refreshment at a pub across the street.

UAE leader warned Netanyahu of Hamas attack days before October 7, says report

UAE leader warned Netanyahu of Hamas attack days before October 7, says report

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced strong backlash from opposition leaders on Tuesday after a report published by Haaretz newspaper said UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan warned Netanyahu that Hamas was planning a major operation days before the attacks on October 7. The report alleges that Netanyahu failed to inform security chiefs. 

French legionnaire escapes Colombian captors, makes four-day trek to freedom

French legionnaire escapes Colombian captors, makes four-day trek to freedom

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A Colombian soldier in the French Foreign Legion who was taken hostage by guerrillas in Colombia escaped his captors after a four-day trek on foot through rebel-held territory. Jose Olger Melo Charry was taken hostage on August 6 by a dissident faction of the now-defunct FARC guerrilla group while he was traveling on a highway in Colombia's southwest.

What is Germany's political 'firewall' and can it keep out the AfD?

What is Germany's political 'firewall' and can it keep out the AfD?

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Alternative for Germany, or AfD, has established itself as a significant political force in the 13 years since its founding, but it has never been part of any state or federal government. That’s a result of what is often called a “firewall” against cooperation with the anti-immigrant, far-right party. France 24's Philip Turle explains.

Russia pounds Kyiv after pause for visit of US envoys

Russia pounds Kyiv after pause for visit of US envoys

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Russia pummelled Kyiv with drones and missiles early on Tuesday, resuming its air attacks after a brief halt for the visit of US peace negotiators, killing two people and triggering fires across the Ukrainian capital. France 24’s correspondent in Kyiv Emmanuelle Chaze has the latest.

Trump threatens ban on Bombardier as Canada's retaliatory tariffs kick in

Trump threatens ban on Bombardier as Canada's retaliatory tariffs kick in

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Canada's retaliatory tariffs of up to 50 percent on approximately $19.8 billion worth of US goods came into effect this Tuesday, further escalating the trade war between the two neighbours. At the same time, US President Donald Trump is threatening to ban sales of all Bombardier aircraft in the US, in spite of the Canadian company's deep web of US suppliers. Also in this edition: Iran raises the p...

Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi oil facilities and wound more than 70

Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi oil facilities and wound more than 70

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Attacks on Saudi Arabia Tuesday claimed by Yemen's Houthis wounded more than 70 people and ignited fires at several oil facilities and utilities in the kingdom's southern region, authorities said, in a major escalation in the renewed conflict between an important US ally and the Iranian-backed rebels.

French AI startup Mistral valued at over 21 billion euros after latest funding

French AI startup Mistral valued at over 21 billion euros after latest funding

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French AI company Mistral announced Tuesday that it had raised three billion euros ($3.5 billion) in what it described as the largest-ever European tech fundraising, valuing the startup at over 21 billion euros. While still an upstart compared to the AI giants OpenAI or Anthropic, Mistral says it is carving a niche by offering models that companies can run themselves with their own data.

French AI startup Mistral raises 3 billion euros after latest funding

French AI startup Mistral raises 3 billion euros after latest funding

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French AI company Mistral announced Tuesday that it had raised three billion euros ($3.5 billion) in what it described as the largest-ever European tech fundraising, valuing the startup at over 21 billion euros. While still an upstart compared to the AI giants OpenAI or Anthropic, Mistral says it is carving a niche by offering models that companies can run themselves with their own data.