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Anti-migrants protesters gather outside SADC Summit
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Anti-migrants protesters gather outside SADC Summit

Protesters in South Africa gather outside of a meeting of regional leaders demanding that they fetch their people. Frustration continues to fester on all sides as Pretoria tries to repair fractured relationships with its neighbours whilst placating the powerful anti-migrant movement.

Netanyahu, Kushner agree US general to verify Hamas disarmament before Israel withdraws from Gaza
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Netanyahu, Kushner agree US general to verify Hamas disarmament before Israel withdraws from Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US envoy Jared Kushner agreed Monday that an American general would oversee the disarmament of Hamas, an Israeli official said, as Netanyahu insisted Israel would not withdraw from Gaza until the group gives up its weapons.The understanding comes as President Donald Trump’s administration seeks to revive its Gaza peace plan amid tensions with Netanyahu...

Russia’s Supreme Court upholds ban on anti-war party Yabloko

Russia’s Supreme Court upholds ban on anti-war party Yabloko

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Russia’s Supreme Court on Monday upheld the exclusion of liberal opposition party Yabloko from September’s legislative elections, eliminating the country’s only explicitly anti-war party from the ballot, as dozens of the party's supporters were detained outside the court. The decision comes amid a wider crackdown on critics of Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes country’s deadliest

DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes country’s deadliest

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The DRC’s latest Ebola outbreak has killed 2,325 people, making it the country’s deadliest outbreak on record. Nearly 5,000 cases have been confirmed as the virus spreads to a sixth province, while health authorities work to tackle mistrust and contain transmission. Two vaccines have also entered early human trials.

Russian strike on Kyiv book market: 'An attempt to annihilate Ukrainian identity'

Russian strike on Kyiv book market: 'An attempt to annihilate Ukrainian identity'

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A central book market in Kyiv was hit by a Russian strike on Sunday. FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Ukraine, Emmanuelle Chaze, describes the strikes as an attack on "Ukrainian culture, the Ukrainian language and Ukrainian identity.” She says that “since the beginning of the summer, Russia has already destroyed millions of books” in strikes, while churches and other key cultural sites have also been ...

A new generation of Catalans tries to rekindle the independence movement

A new generation of Catalans tries to rekindle the independence movement

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Nearly 10 years after the attempted referendum on Catalan independence which led to violent clashes between the public and the police, the political demands of the independence movement have not been met. ENTR travelled to Catalonia in June to meet with young people there who are continuing the fight to preserve Catalan identity – not with politics, but with culture.

Sicilian museum hit by €80 million art theft

Sicilian museum hit by €80 million art theft

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Three works by Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina, valued at up to €80 million, were stolen from a museum in Messina, Sicily. Police are investigating the theft, which comes days after Italian authorities recovered three stolen works by Cézanne, Renoir and Matisse.

International help arrives as wildfires rage across Belgium

International help arrives as wildfires rage across Belgium

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Belgium is battling its worst wildfires in over a century, with hundreds of firefighters fighting flames in the Hautes Fagnes nature reserve. Germany, Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands have sent reinforcements, including helicopters, as several towns are evacuated.

Europe’s wildfires: How prepared are we for the next fire?

Europe’s wildfires: How prepared are we for the next fire?

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Massive wildfires are burning across Europe, from Belgium and Greece to Spain, Italy and France. Alexander Held, Senior Expert at the European Forest Institute, explains why fires are spreading into unexpected areas and whether Europe is facing a new normal. He also looks at how citizens can help prevent and limit wildfires, while stressing the need for greater resilience and better funded governm...

French taxpayers warned after personal data stolen in major hack

French taxpayers warned after personal data stolen in major hack

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More than 670,000 French taxpayers are being notified after their personal and tax information was stolen and allegedly offered online. Authorities warn the data could be used for scams and identity fraud, while Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is holding a meeting on the digital security of government institutions.

US-South Korea drills renew questions over North Korea’s military power

US-South Korea drills renew questions over North Korea’s military power

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US President Donald Trump called for US-South Korean military drills to be scaled back just hours before they were due to begin, describing North Korea as 'unthreatening and respectful'. South Korea said it hoped Trump’s personal relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could help bring Pyongyang back to the negotiating table. FRANCE 24’s Chloé Borgnon examines the real threat posed by No...

France enters literary season amid publishing industry crisis

France enters literary season amid publishing industry crisis

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Back to school in France also means “rentrée littéraire”, the annual period when thousands of new books hit shelves across the country. For FRANCE 24, French bookseller Isabelle Claret Lemarchand, who runs a bookshop in London, discusses the style and trends of this year’s new releases, compares the French and British trends, and reflects on the challenges facing the publishing industry.

Trump’s Gaza plan: What is at stake for Netanyahu?

Trump’s Gaza plan: What is at stake for Netanyahu?

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The Trump administration is stepping up diplomatic efforts to secure a peace plan for Gaza. US envoy Jared Kushner is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a bid to persuade him to back the proposal. With Netanyahu facing major political and personal stakes ahead of a possible re-election, FRANCE 24’s Philip Turle examines whether the meeting could bring a breakthrough in Gaza a...

French PM Lecornu unveils 'substantial' aid for fire-hit regions after being jeered by angry locals

French PM Lecornu unveils 'substantial' aid for fire-hit regions after being jeered by angry locals

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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Monday announced €12 million in immediate aid and fast-track rebuilding measures for communities in southwest France devastated by wildfires, adding that the cost of relief measures could eventually exceed €100 million. He was heckled earlier in the day by dozens of locals in the town of Le Porge in the Gironde region, who said they were unhappy with the ...

Cameroon wins first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title

Cameroon wins first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title

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Cameroon defeated tournament newcomers Malawi 3-0 in the final to win its first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title. Marie Ngah Manga scored twice and Naomi Eto added another goal. Both finalists, along with Morocco and Algeria, qualified for next year's Women's World Cup in Brazil.

Ukraine and Russia intensify attacks, several killed in Belgorod border region

Ukraine and Russia intensify attacks, several killed in Belgorod border region

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A ⁠Ukrainian ​missile ​strike killed six people ​and ‌wounded ⁠another ‌four, including a ⁠child, in ​Russia's border ‌Belgorod region, the ‌acting ​governor said on Monday. The assault came as Russia targeted port infrastructure in Ukraine's Izmail district in the southern region of ​Odesa ‌overnight.

Wildfires spread across Europe as thousands evacuated

Wildfires spread across Europe as thousands evacuated

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Wildfires are spreading across Europe, forcing evacuations and causing deaths and major damage. Greece, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Germany and the UK have all battled severe fires, with Croatia also seeing multiple blazes and arrests over suspected arson.

US and South Korea begin military drills despite Trump call to scale back

US and South Korea begin military drills despite Trump call to scale back

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US and South Korean forces began on Monday joint military drills as planned, despite Donald Trump calling for them to be scaled back. Trump said the exercises were too costly and hostile toward North Korea, while critics warned reducing them could weaken South Korea’s security. The drills are set to continue until August 28.

West Bank : UN delivers aid to besieged Palestinian families in Qusra

West Bank : UN delivers aid to besieged Palestinian families in Qusra

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The UN delivered aid to Qusra in the West Bank after Israeli settlers cut off several Palestinian families from food, water and electricity. Residents say they have faced months of harassment and attacks, while rights groups accuse settlers of trying to force Palestinians from the area. Critics warn that Israel’s plan to transfer law enforcement powers in the West Bank could further entrench contr...