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France reports Ebola case in doctor returning from Congo
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France reports Ebola case in doctor returning from Congo

A doctor who recently returned ​to France from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for Ebola, marking the country's ​first confirmed ‌case linked to the current ⁠outbreak, the health ministry said on Wednesday.

Reduced hours and 'climate leave': How Spain has adapted to heatwaves
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Reduced hours and 'climate leave': How Spain has adapted to heatwaves

As one of Europe's southern-most nations, Spain is no stranger to extreme heat. So how does it manage? Following devastating floods in 2024, the country has inaugurated a number of measures aimed at reducing the impact of heatwaves on its workforce, from adapting working hours, to even providing a maximum four days of paid leave for climate related difficulties.

'De Gaulle: Liberté': Can France's biggest film of the year win over audiences?
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'De Gaulle: Liberté': Can France's biggest film of the year win over audiences?

France's biggest film gamble of the year arrives in cinemas as "De Gaulle: Liberté" returns with its second chapter – a €74 million historical epic that's betting big on international audiences. Film critic Manon Kerjean breaks down whether the ambitious biopic succeeds as a wartime thriller rather than a traditional war movie.

Rabbits running rampant: Australia overrun by invasive species

Rabbits running rampant: Australia overrun by invasive species

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In much of the world, rabbits are seen as harmless, fluffy pets. But in Australia, they’re an economic and environmental disaster. Introduced for sport hunting by British settlers in the mid-19th century, rabbits faced no natural predators. As a result, their population exploded across the continent within decades. Despite mass eradication campaigns, hundreds of millions of rabbits remain today, d...

#Albania: protesters against #Trump-linked #luxury resort demand national #reform

#Albania: protesters against #Trump-linked #luxury resort demand national #reform

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It started off with anger at a #Trump-linked luxury resort project. Now, protesters in #Albania are demanding that their prime minister resign and government reforms take place to rid the country of perceived systemic #corruption. The protests are some of the largest the country has seen since the fall of #communism in 1991.

#Albania: protests against #Trump-linked #luxury resort demand national #reform

#Albania: protests against #Trump-linked #luxury resort demand national #reform

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It started off with anger at a #Trump-linked luxury resort project. Now, protesters in #Albania are demanding that their prime minister resign and government reforms take place to rid the country of perceived systemic #corruption. The protests are some of the largest the country has seen since the fall of #communism in 1991.

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

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

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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 going despite record-breaking temperatures.

Marc Bloch: 'Extraordinarily committed to projecting forward' history

Marc Bloch: 'Extraordinarily committed to projecting forward' history

France 24

As historian and WWII resistance fighter Marc Bloch is inducted into the Pantheon, Sharon Gaffney is pleased to welcome Dr. Andrew Smith, Historian of Modern France and Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London. Marc Bloch's entry into the Panthéon is described by Smith not simply as the commemoration of a distinguished historian, but as a profound statement about the contemporar...

Marc Bloch: 'Extraordinarily committed to projecting forward' history, the science of men and time

Marc Bloch: 'Extraordinarily committed to projecting forward' history, the science of men and time

France 24

As historian and WWII resistance fighter Marc Bloch is inducted into the Pantheon, Sharon Gaffney is pleased to welcome Dr. Andrew Smith, Historian of Modern France and Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London. Marc Bloch's entry into the Panthéon is described by Andrew Smith not simply as the commemoration of a distinguished historian, but as a profound statement about the cont...

How US independence is being celebrated across the pond

How US independence is being celebrated across the pond

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The United States is celebrating 250 years of independence this July and many events are taking place to commemorate the occasion, both in the US and across the Atlantic. France provided crucial supplies, arms and troops during the Revolutionary War effort, tipping the balance in favour of American independence. Francisco "Paco" Perez, spokesperson for the US Embassy in Paris, tells us more in Ent...

Amnesty International: Libyan authorities 'are more and more violent towards migrants'

Amnesty International: Libyan authorities 'are more and more violent towards migrants'

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NGOs are accusing the European Union of being "complicit in horrific violations and abuses in Libya". Amnesty International in particular says the EU is effectively cooperating with what it calls a xenophobic and racist country. The accusation comes as Europe has moved to bolster efforts to stem migration and introduced the European Union Pact on Migration and Asylum, overhauling how the bloc mana...

France eyes bill against sexual violence after schoolgirl's murder

France eyes bill against sexual violence after schoolgirl's murder

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The French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced on Tuesday that a "comprehensive" bill against gender-based and sexual violence will be examined by MPs in the autumn. It follows the death of 11 year-old Lyhanna shook the country and led to accusations of serious systemic failures in the justice system.

Anger mounts as Sudan's army takes in Darfur paramilitary defectors

Anger mounts as Sudan's army takes in Darfur paramilitary defectors

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As Sudan’s army celebrates a growing number of defections from the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF), many victims of the country’s brutal civil war fear former RSF commanders could escape accountability for atrocities allegedly committed under their watch. From Darfur and Khartoum, displaced civilians recount abuses and demand justice, even as defecting commanders insist they are prepared to face ...

Nigeria's waterfront communities push back against evictions

Nigeria's waterfront communities push back against evictions

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Residents in Lagos are demanding the government respect a court order protecting them from unlawful eviction from their land. Authorities regularly expel residents from poorer waterfront settlements, citing a need to develop the land but it is often later sold on to the rich. Now some evictees are pushing back against what they say is illegal harassment..

Does Senate rebuke show Trump's grip on GOP is slipping?

Does Senate rebuke show Trump's grip on GOP is slipping?

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The ​US Senate backed legislation on Tuesday directing President Donald Trump to halt US military action against Iran, the latest rebuke of the Republican president from an increasingly restive Congress.While likely to remain largely symbolic, the vote was a setback for Trump, who until recently had enjoyed near-unanimous support from Republican members of Congress.

'VAR went for coffee' as England escape punishment against Ghana

'VAR went for coffee' as England escape punishment against Ghana

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The Black Stars' head coach Carlos Queiroz had strong words about the refereeing after two fowls from the Three Lions went unchecked, and the two sides played out a goalless draw. Meanwhile, Colombia qualified for the knockout round beating DR Congo 1-0 and Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups.

"VAR went for coffee" as England escape punishment against Ghana

"VAR went for coffee" as England escape punishment against Ghana

France 24

The Black Stars' head coach Carlos Queiroz had strong words about the refereeing after two fowls from the Three Lions went unchecked, and the two sides played out a goalless draw. Meanwhile Colombia qualified for the knockout round beating DR Congo 1-0 and Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups.

#Parisians flock to #canal to escape suffocating #heat

#Parisians flock to #canal to escape suffocating #heat

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#France is experiencing its worst heatwave in history, with #Paris hitting above 40 degrees celsius on June 23. To help its residents cope with the exceptionally high temperatures, the city has opened an area of the #CanalSaintMartin to swimmers. A successful idea, although residents say more should be done to adapt the city to this type of heat.

France on red alert for forest fires amid extreme heat

France on red alert for forest fires amid extreme heat

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France is in the midst of a record-breaking heatwave, with yesterday being the hottest day on record in the country. The extreme heat is also creating drought and heightening the risk of forest fires, with multiple departments, namely in the southwest, on high alert. Forest fires have already broken out, with one now under control and firefighters still working to try and control another blaze.

World Cup 2026: Ronaldo breaks record, Ghana thwart England

World Cup 2026: Ronaldo breaks record, Ghana thwart England

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Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics as he became the first man to score in six different World Cups on Tuesday as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0. while England could only managea 0-0 draw against Ghana in Monday's group games.

'Genocide': UN report says Israel 'deliberately killed Palestinian children'

'Genocide': UN report says Israel 'deliberately killed Palestinian children'

France 24

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 24: Papers discuss the newest UN report that says Israel targeted and killed Palestinian children after the truce. Next: more than 40 people have drowned amid the heatwave in France. Also: France's national team coach Didier Deschamps will skip an important game following the death of his mother. Finally, we take a look at the world's loudest man.

Massive AI spending and higher interest rates: What's behind the tech sell-off?

Massive AI spending and higher interest rates: What's behind the tech sell-off?

France 24

Tech stocks around the world fell on Tuesday, with the flagship Nasdaq index closing 2.2 percent down at the end of the session. In this edition, we look at how markets reacted this Wednesday and some of the reasons why investors sold their shares: massive projected capital expenditure on AI, as well as the prospect of higher interest rates. Also, we examine Spain's pioneering climate leave policy...