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Brazil isolates two suspected Ebola cases as Congo outbreak exceeds 1,000 infections
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Brazil isolates two suspected Ebola cases as Congo outbreak exceeds 1,000 infections

Brazilian health authorities isolated two patients who recently arrived from African countries after they showed symptoms consistent with Ebola, officials said on Friday, although one later tested negative. The move comes as the Democratic Republic of the Congo battles an outbreak that has surpassed 1,000 suspected cases and nearly 250 deaths since May.

Celebrating 100 years of Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood honours screen icon
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Celebrating 100 years of Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood honours screen icon

One century after she was born in Los Angeles, Marilyn Monroe's hometown is paying tribute to the film legend with a series of events exploring her career and enduring legacy, including special screenings of such classics as "The Seven Year Itch", "Some Like It Hot" and "The Misfits".

Celebrating 100 years of Marilyn Monroe, Hollywood honours screen icon
France 24 •

Celebrating 100 years of Marilyn Monroe, Hollywood honours screen icon

One century after she was born in Los Angeles, Marilyn Monroe's hometown is paying tribute to the iconic star with an exhibition dedicated to her film career and life cut short, with screenings of some of her most beloved movies such as "The Seven Year Itch", "Some Like It Hot", and "The Misfits".

Colombia's presidential race goes to a runoff: De la Espriella vs. Cepeda

Colombia's presidential race goes to a runoff: De la Espriella vs. Cepeda

France 24 •

Colombians voted Sunday in the first round of presidential elections, choosing between a reformist left seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right promising greater security amid escalating violence by armed groups. With 99% of votes counted, far-right outsider Abelardo de la Espriella leads with more than 10 million votes (43.70%), followed by leftis...

LIVE | Colombia's Election: De la Espriella and Cepeda Head to June 21 Runoff

LIVE | Colombia's Election: De la Espriella and Cepeda Head to June 21 Runoff

France 24 •

Colombians voted Sunday in the first round of presidential elections, choosing between a reformist left seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right promising greater security amid escalating violence by armed groups. With 99% of votes counted, far-right outsider Abelardo de la Espriella leads with more than 10 million votes, followed by leftist Iván Ce...

LIVE: No Winner in Colombia De la Espriella and Cepeda Head to June 21 Runoff

LIVE: No Winner in Colombia De la Espriella and Cepeda Head to June 21 Runoff

France 24 •

Colombians voted Sunday in the first round of presidential elections, choosing between a reformist left seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right promising greater security amid escalating violence by armed groups. With 99% of votes counted, far-right outsider Abelardo de la Espriella leads with more than 10 million votes, followed by leftist Iván Ce...

Colombia to hold presidential runoff: De la Espriella vs. Cepeda

Colombia to hold presidential runoff: De la Espriella vs. Cepeda

France 24 •

Colombians voted Sunday in the first round of presidential elections, choosing between a reformist left seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right promising greater security amid escalating violence by armed groups. With votes being counted, right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella leads with more than 9 million votes, followed closely by candidat...

Presidential election live: De La Espriella leads with 79% Counted

Presidential election live: De La Espriella leads with 79% Counted

France 24 •

Colombians voted Sunday in the first round of presidential elections, choosing between a reformist left seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right promising greater security amid escalating violence by armed groups. With votes being counted, right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella leads with more than 6 million votes, followed closely by oficiali...

Presidential election live: De La Espriella leads with 71% Counted

Presidential election live: De La Espriella leads with 71% Counted

France 24 •

Colombians voted Sunday in the first round of presidential elections, choosing between a reformist left seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right promising greater security amid escalating violence by armed groups. With votes being counted, right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella leads with more than 6 million votes, followed closely by oficiali...

Presidential election live: De La Espriella leads with 62% Counted

Presidential election live: De La Espriella leads with 62% Counted

France 24 •

Colombians voted Sunday in the first round of presidential elections, choosing between a reformist left seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right promising greater security amid escalating violence by armed groups. With votes being counted, right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella leads with more than 6 million votes, followed closely by oficiali...

Presidential election live: De La Espriella leads with 48% Counted

Presidential election live: De La Espriella leads with 48% Counted

France 24 •

Colombians voted Sunday in the first round of presidential elections, choosing between a reformist left seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right promising greater security amid escalating violence by armed groups. With votes being counted, right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella leads with more than 4.4 million votes, followed closely by oficia...

Presidential election live: De La Espriella And Cepeda lead with 33% Counted

Presidential election live: De La Espriella And Cepeda lead with 33% Counted

France 24 •

Colombians vote on Sunday for what is likely to be a first round of presidential elections to choose between a reformist left wing seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right wing promising greater security in the face of escalating violence by armed groups. Polls show left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, leading ...

Presidential election live: De La Espriella And Cepeda lead with 22% Counted

Presidential election live: De La Espriella And Cepeda lead with 22% Counted

France 24 •

Colombians vote on Sunday for what is likely to be a first round of presidential elections to choose between a reformist left wing seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right wing promising greater security in the face of escalating violence by armed groups. Polls show left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, leading ...

Presidential election live: Colombia Awaits Results as Polls Close

Presidential election live: Colombia Awaits Results as Polls Close

France 24 •

Colombians vote on Sunday for what is likely to be a first round of presidential elections to choose between a reformist left wing seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right wing promising greater security in the face of escalating violence by armed groups. Polls show left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, leading ...

Live: Colombia Awaits Results as Polls Close

Live: Colombia Awaits Results as Polls Close

France 24 •

Colombians vote on Sunday for what is likely to be a first round of presidential elections to choose between a reformist left wing seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right wing promising greater security in the face of escalating violence by armed groups. Polls show left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, leading ...

Colombia Awaits Results as Polls Close

Colombia Awaits Results as Polls Close

France 24 •

Colombians vote on Sunday for what is likely to be a first round of presidential elections to choose between a reformist left wing seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right wing promising greater security in the face of escalating violence by armed groups. Polls show left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, leading ...

Live: Colombia heads to the polls to elect President Gustavo Petro's successor

Live: Colombia heads to the polls to elect President Gustavo Petro's successor

France 24 •

Colombians vote on Sunday for what is likely to be a first round of presidential elections to choose between a reformist left wing seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right wing promising greater security in the face of escalating violence by armed groups. Polls show left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, leading ...

Jubilant PSG fans celebrate Champions League victory by the Eiffel Tower

Jubilant PSG fans celebrate Champions League victory by the Eiffel Tower

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A huge crowd of jubilant PSG supporters gathered near the Eiffel Tower on Sunday to celebrate their team's second Champions League title victory. Thousands of people celebrated across France throughout the night but the parties were blighted by incidents, clashes with police, vandalism, a deadly road accident and hundreds of arrests, according to authorities.

Colombia's election: Meeting the presidential contenders

Colombia's election: Meeting the presidential contenders

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FRANCE 24's Gavin Lee speaks to The Economist's Latin America Correspondent Kinley Salmon about what's at stake for Colombia, whether a hard right populist who calls himself "The Tiger" could become president and why security is still the main worry for voters.

In pictures: Paris hosts PSG victory parade after back-to-back Champions League titles

In pictures: Paris hosts PSG victory parade after back-to-back Champions League titles

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Fresh from their Champions League final win in Budapest, Paris Saint-Germain players paraded their trophy on the Champs-de-Mars in front of the Eiffel Tower on Sunday, ahead of a presidential reception at the Élysée Palace and a party at their Parc des Princes stadium. But security was tight after overnight celebrations were marred by violence, a deadly road accident and hundreds of arrests.

European champions PSG get hero's welcome in Paris, next to the Eiffel Tower

European champions PSG get hero's welcome in Paris, next to the Eiffel Tower

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Paris Saint-Germain made history yesterday, by winning the UEFA Champions League final a second time in a row. Fans gathered in the streets of PAris to celebrate and are now waiting to see the players lift the trophy in front of the Eiffel Tower. Around 90,000 supporters and spectators are here to see their club in its finest hour. Details, analysis and more with sports editor James Vasina, sports...

Ukraine hits Russian energy targets, denies striking Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Ukraine hits Russian energy targets, denies striking Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

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Ukrainian drones struck targets across several Russian regions overnight from Saturday, including an oil pumping station, a refinery and a fuel depot, Russian and Ukrainian authorities said Sunday. Kyiv however denied Moscow's claims that a Ukrainian drone struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Russian-occupied Ukraine.

PSG fans await Champions League trophy celebration in Paris

PSG fans await Champions League trophy celebration in Paris

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Paris Saint Germain are the champions of Europe - after their win on penalties against Arsenal last night. This afternoon, the team is heading back to the French capital for a victory parade in the heart of the city. Supporters are already gathering around the Eiffel Tower to welcome them. Details by Emily Boyle.