Deadliest coal mine explosion in China in years kills 90 people, state media say
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Police, protesters clash in new marches against Bolivian leader
Bolivian riot police clashed with anti-government protesters in La Paz on Friday for the second time in a week as unions and Indigenous groups pressed their calls for President Rodrigo Paz to step down.
Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases as Africa CDC warns 10 countries 'at risk'
Health authorities in Uganda on Saturday confirmed three new cases of Ebola linked to the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, adding that all three people were still alive. The Africa CDC warned that 10 nations across the region were at risk of being affected by the deadly virus.
Lens clinch first-ever Coupe de France triumph after seeing off Nice
Lens lifted the Coupe de France for the first time in their 120-year history after beating Nice (3-1) in Friday's final at the Stade de France.
Iran, US and Pakistan report progress in talks on ending war
Washington, Tehran and mediator Islamabad all said on Saturday that progress had been made on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran, with a Pakistani security official saying that a memorandum of understanding was being "fine-tuned".
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France bans far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir from French territory
Far-right Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has been banned from French territory, France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said in a social media post Saturday. Ben-Gvir came under heavy criticism after promoting a video of himself taunting bound and kneeling activists from the Gaza-bound Sumud flotilla who had been detained by Israeli security forces.
Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir banned from French territory
Far-right Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has been banned from French territory, France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said in a social media post Saturday. Ben-Gvir came under heavy criticism after promoting a video of himself taunting bound and kneeling activists from the Gaza-bound Sumud flotilla who had been detained by Israeli security forces.
Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir banned from French territory, FM says
Far-right Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has been banned from French territory, France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said in a social media post Saturday. Ben-Gvir came under heavy criticism after promoting a video of himself taunting bound and kneeling activists from the Gaza-bound Sumud flotilla who had been detained by Israeli police.
Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape
Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to bring aid to Gaza were subjected to abuse, organisers said on Friday, with several hospitalised with injuries and at least 15 reporting sexual assaults, including rape.
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s national intelligence director
Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet official to depart during Trump’s second term.
Turkey: Thousands rally after court ousts Turkish opposition leader
Thousands rallied on Friday in Ankara and Istanbul to protest against a court verdict ousting the popular leader of Turkey's main opposition CHP party in the latest government crackdown on foes.
Ebola: Highest risk level in DR Congo warns World Health Organization
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Mexico, EU sign stalled trade deal as they aim to diversify from US
Mexico and the European Union signed a long-stalled free trade agreement on Friday as they seek to decrease dependence on the U.S. and partially insulate themselves from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Pelé’s third, Baggio’s miss and the ‘Hand of God’: Iconic World Cups in Mexico and the US
From Pelé’s third title to Maradona’s legendary double and Baggio’s agonising penalty miss, tournaments hosted in Mexico and the US have left us with some of the most memorable moments in World Cup history. Here’s a throwback to the 1970, 1986 and 1994 editions.
Cuba: Castro backers rally in front of United States embassy in Havana
Thousands of protesters waving Cuban flags rallied in front of the US embassy in Havana on Friday, in a show of support for ex-president Raul Castro following his US indictment.
Experts urge authorities to limit number of climbers on Mount Everest
Experts urge authorities to limit number of climbers on Mount Everest due to a overcrowing issue.
Cannes Film Festival: Barbra Streisand to receive Palme d'Or
The 79th Cannes Film Festival draws to a close Saturday with the presentation of one of cinema’s highest honors, the Palme d’Or.
War in the Middle East: US-Iran talks make headway
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Activists allege Israeli sexual assault: Israeli officials deny accusations
Adrien Berthel, Activist at Global Sumud France, is our guest.
France: Segment of Eiffel Tower stairs dating back to 1889 sold
Three metre section of the Eiffel Tower dating back to 1889 has been sold.
France: Segement of Eiffel Tower stairs dating back to 1889 sold
Three metre section of the Eiffel Tower dating back to 1889 has been sold.
Senegal's President Faye fires prime minister after years of tensions
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has fired Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko after years of simmering tension.
Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate in California over leaking chemical tank
Authorities in southern California ordered the evacuation of 40,000 people on Friday after a huge storage tank began leaking a hazardous chemical used to make plastic parts, posing the risk of an explosion.
Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate in south California over leaking chemical tank
Authorities in southern California ordered the evacuation of 40,000 people on Friday after a huge storage tank began leaking a hazardous chemical used to make plastic parts, posing the risk of an explosion.
Eva Longoria: « My greatest success is still in front of me »
🎞️ For the 21st time, one of the world’s most celebrated actresses and filmmakers returns to the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. ☕📽️ Eva Longoria opens up about what she wishes she had known before her very first Cannes experience, shares some of her most memorable moments, reflects on her passion for cinema and filmmaking and reveals what’s next on the horizon✨
China coal mine explosion kills at least 90 people, more missing
A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern Shanxi province killed at least 90 people and trapped dozens underground, state media reported Saturday, in the country's biggest mining disaster in 17 years.
Coal mine gas explosion in northern China kills at least 82 people, state media says
A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern Shanxi province killed at least 82 people and trapped dozens underground, state media reported Saturday, in one of the country’s deadliest mining disasters in years.
Coal mine gas explosion in China kills at least 82 people, state media says
A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern Shanxi province killed at least 82 people and trapped dozens underground, state media reported Saturday, in one of the country’s deadliest mining disasters in years.