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Brazil: Sao Paulo's AI surveillance system accused of racial profiling
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Brazil: Sao Paulo's AI surveillance system accused of racial profiling

Under the guise of fighting crime, Sao Paulo has rolled out the world's largest facial recognition system operated by a city. India, China, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom have introduced similar technologies under vague legal frameworks. But no city has embraced surveillance on the same scale as Sao Paulo, making it the world's biggest "Big Brother". The artificial intelligence system, known as ...

World Cup 2026: Paris celebrates France's win against Morocco
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World Cup 2026: Paris celebrates France's win against Morocco

For the third time in a row, #France qualified for the #WorldCup semifinal after beating #Morocco 2-0 on July 9. #Paris erupted with joy as the sound of the final whistle, with many fans already seeing themselves celebrating the final.

The dark side of the World Cup: A rise in domestic violence

The dark side of the World Cup: A rise in domestic violence

France 24 •

While millions follow the World Cup, studies reveal a noticeable uptick in domestic abuse causing women’s rights activists to raise the flag. Annette Young also talks to FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes, who's covering the World Cup, about the issues women journalists face in covering such events.  Also in Pakistan, a small but growing DJ scene is transforming the music industry in this traditionally cons...

Defence spending, Erdogan-style: Guns for NATO leaders

Defence spending, Erdogan-style: Guns for NATO leaders

France 24 •

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, July 10: the French press react to another World Cup victory for the Blues, this time against Morocco. In other news, the Boeing jet gifted to Donald Trump by the Qatari state has occasioned new controversy, as it may not have the necessary safety features to transport a President. And, finally, NATO leaders express gratitude and confusion at President Erdogan's parting gift...

What future for Gaza after Hamas dissolves governing body?

What future for Gaza after Hamas dissolves governing body?

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Hamas announced this week that it had dissolved the de facto government, saying it was ready to hand over power to a group of technocrats appointed by Donald Trump's Board of Peace. Israel dismissed the move as a stunt. But with the Israeli military continuing to bomb Gaza despite the ostensible ceasefire, while controlling more than 60 per cent of the territory, and with the technocratic committe...

Bayeux Tapestry arrives safely in UK after loan from France

Bayeux Tapestry arrives safely in UK after loan from France

France 24 •

The medieval Bayeux Tapestry arrived in London after almost 1,000 years early on Friday. The tapestry is on loan from France for a year and will be exhibited at the British Museum. Its journey has been surrounded by secrecy due to security concerns.

US-Iran conflict escalates as fresh missile strikes threaten Middle East ceasefire

US-Iran conflict escalates as fresh missile strikes threaten Middle East ceasefire

France 24 •

The United States launched fresh airstrikes on Iran early Thursday, prompting Tehran to fire missiles at Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan, targeting countries hosting US forces, officials said. The exchanges threatened a fragile interim ceasefire aimed at ending the Middle East conflict, with explosions also reported near Iran's nuclear power plant.

World Cup 2026: Mbappé clears air around penalty against Morocco

World Cup 2026: Mbappé clears air around penalty against Morocco

France 24 •

Though he found the back of the net later in the match, France captain Kylian Mbappé criticised himself for losing focus and not scoring from the penalty spot in the first half against Morocco. When asked whether the 2026 French squad was the strongest French side he had seen, Mbappé was quick not to let the team rest on their laurels of going unbeaten in the 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup.

World Cup: ZaÎre-Emery overcome with emotion after first France apppearance

World Cup: ZaÎre-Emery overcome with emotion after first France apppearance

France 24 •

Coming off the bench to play for Les Bleus, French midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery was overcome with emotion while talking to reporters after a commanding 2-0 victory over Morocco. The 20-year-old reflected on his stellar season, both at his club PSG and for the French national team, adding that the work was far from over.

Spain wildfire kills several, with some victims found in vehicles

Spain wildfire kills several, with some victims found in vehicles

France 24 •

At least 11 people died in a wildfire near Almeria in southern Spain late on Thursday, regional authorities said, with some victims found inside vehicles. The country has suffered increasingly frequent and prolonged heatwaves, creating the conditions for major wildfires.

Spain wildfire kills 12, with some victims found in vehicles

Spain wildfire kills 12, with some victims found in vehicles

France 24 •

Twelve people died in a wildfire near Almeria in southern Spain late on Thursday, regional authorities said, with some victims found inside vehicles. The country has suffered increasingly frequent and prolonged heatwaves, creating the conditions for major wildfires.

Wildfire kills 12 in southern Spain as victims found in vehicles

Wildfire kills 12 in southern Spain as victims found in vehicles

France 24 •

Twelve people died in a wildfire near Almeria in southern Spain late on Thursday, regional authorities said, with some victims found inside vehicles. The deaths occurred in the hamlet of Bedar, the Andalusian regional government said in a statement, as firefighters continued efforts to contain the blaze.

Wildfire kills six in southern Spain as victims found in vehicles

Wildfire kills six in southern Spain as victims found in vehicles

France 24 •

Six people died in a wildfire near Almeria in southern Spain late on Thursday, regional authorities said, with some victims found inside vehicles. The deaths occurred in the hamlet of Bedar, the Andalusian regional government said in a statement, as firefighters continued efforts to contain the blaze.

World Cup 2026: Dembélé happy to play in third consecutive World Cup semi final

World Cup 2026: Dembélé happy to play in third consecutive World Cup semi final

France 24 •

After scoring a goal for Les Bleus against Morocco on Thursday, French striker Ousmane Dembélé shifted focus to the next match, which would be his third consecutive FIFAWorldCup semi final. The 2025 Ballon d'Or winner also had some words of praise for his captain and fellow goalscorer Kylian Mbappé ▶️

Live: Iran buries Ali Khamenei after new fighting with US erupts

Live: Iran buries Ali Khamenei after new fighting with US erupts

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Iran on Friday laid to rest Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, more than four months after his death in an air strike, as two days of US and Iranian attacks raised fears of a return to all-out war. Khamenei's flag-covered coffin was carried into the shrine of Imam Reza in his home city of Mashhad in eastern Iran amid a sea of people, with no sign of a public appearance by his son and successor Supreme Leader...