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Ethiopia heads to the polls: Elections under the shadow of war and dissent
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Ethiopia heads to the polls: Elections under the shadow of war and dissent

As Ethiopia prepares to hold its seventh General Elections on June 1, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the ruling Prosperity Party are widely expected to secure a landslide victory. But the stakes for him are high nonetheless: restoring stability and projecting an image of national unity. Critics warn that growing restrictions on press freedom and political dissent are casting a shadow over the vote....

What is Lebanon's Beaufort Castle, and why have Israeli forces captured it?
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What is Lebanon's Beaufort Castle, and why have Israeli forces captured it?

The Israeli army has taken control of Beaufort castle in Southern Lebanon, crossing over the Litani river, which they had been using as a de facto boundary. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the operation a "dramatic shift" in the Israeli offensive in Lebanon. The Israeli army now has declared all land between the Litani and Zaharani River a conflict zone. Details by Caroline Baum.

Israel seizes strategic Beaufort Castle in Lebanon, issues new evacuation orders
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Israel seizes strategic Beaufort Castle in Lebanon, issues new evacuation orders

Israeli troops have captured Beaufort castle in Lebanon, built in Crusader times – and a symbol of Israel's advancement deeper into Lebanese territory. Israeli forces have used it as a base during its two decade occupation of Lebanon. Israel has called on Lebanese civilians to evacuate yet more towns and villages in the south, as it pushes forward, saying it is fighting Hezbollah. Details by FRANC...

PSG players parade Champions League trophy after night of unrest in Paris

PSG players parade Champions League trophy after night of unrest in Paris

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Tens of thousands of jubilant supporters gathered peacefully near the Eiffel Tower on Sunday to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain's second successive Champions League title victory, which was marred by violent clashes overnight across France and led police to detain hundreds of people. 

Live: PSG players parade Champions League trophy at Eiffel Tower after night of unrest in Paris

Live: PSG players parade Champions League trophy at Eiffel Tower after night of unrest in Paris

France 24 •

Fresh from their Champions League final win in Budapest, Paris Saint-Germain players parade 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 is tight after overnight celebrations were marred by violence, a deadly road accident and hundreds of arrests.

PSG players parade Champions League trophy at Eiffel Tower after night of unrest in Paris

PSG players parade Champions League trophy at Eiffel Tower after night of unrest in Paris

France 24 •

Fresh from their Champions League final win in Budapest, Paris Saint-Germain players parade 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 is tight after overnight celebrations were marred by violence, a deadly road accident and hundreds of arrests.

Live: Fans greet European champions PSG after night of unrest in Paris

Live: Fans greet European champions PSG after night of unrest in Paris

France 24 •

Fresh from their Champions League final win in Budapest, Paris Saint-Germain players parade 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 is tight after overnight celebrations were marred by violence, a deadly road accident and hundreds of arrests.

Live: Fans greet PSG players as they parade Champions League trophy in Paris

Live: Fans greet PSG players as they parade Champions League trophy in Paris

France 24 •

Fresh from their Champions League final win in Budapest, Paris Saint-Germain players parade 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 will be tight after overnight celebrations were marred by violence, a deadly road accident and hundreds of arrests.

European champions PSG set for heroes' welcome in Paris – under heavy security

European champions PSG set for heroes' welcome in Paris – under heavy security

France 24 •

Fresh from their Champions League final win in Budapest, Paris Saint-Germain players are set to parade 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 will be tight after overnight celebrations were marred by violence, a deadly road accident and hundreds of arrests.

How to handle armed groups? Colombians vote in presidential election

How to handle armed groups? Colombians vote in presidential election

France 24 •

Colombians are heading to the polls Sunday. With current president Gustavo Petro stepping down, the search for his successor is seen as a referendum on his leftist social policies and response to growing violence in the country. Left-wing candidate Ivan Cepeda, who says he will continue pursuing peace accords with armed groups, is leading in the polls. But he faces stark opposition from the more h...

Swiatek out of French Open as Kostyuk, Svitolina book all-Ukrainian quarter-final

Swiatek out of French Open as Kostyuk, Svitolina book all-Ukrainian quarter-final

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Iga Swiatek became the latest former title holder to crash out of the French Open on Sunday after losing in straight sets to Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine, meaning there are no former champions left at Roland Garros in either the men's or the women's draws. Kostyuk, who remains unbeaten on clay this season, will take on compatriot Elina Svitolina for a place in the semis.

Kostyuk downs four-time winner Swiatek in latest French Open upset

Kostyuk downs four-time winner Swiatek in latest French Open upset

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Iga Swiatek became the latest former title holder to crash out of the French Open on Sunday after losing in straight sets to Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine, who remains unbeaten on clay this season. Swiatek's exit means there are no former champions left at Roland Garros in either the men's or the women's draws.

PSG fans await Paris celebration of back-to-back UEFA Champions League victory

PSG fans await Paris celebration of back-to-back UEFA Champions League victory

France 24 •

Paris Saint-Germain players are due to receive a heroes' welcome this Sunday in Paris after winning their second consecutive Champions League trophy. Post-match celebrations brought some 20,000 fans to the Champs-Elysées, with police making more than 400 arrests when festivities nationwide became chaotic. Some commentators say the victory confirms PSG as one of the greatest clubs in football histo...

PSG fans await celebration in Paris bacto-back UEFA Champions League victory

PSG fans await celebration in Paris bacto-back UEFA Champions League victory

France 24 •

Players of Paris Saint Germain are due to receive a heroes welcome this Sunday in Paris after winning their second consecutive Champions League trophy. Post-match celebrations brought some 20,000 fans to the Champs Elysees, with police making over 400 arrests after festive unrest nationwide. Some commentators say it confirms PSG as one of the greatest clubs in football history. Does Eurosport jour...

"Fujimori never again!" Protesters fill streets of Lima ahead of Peru presidential elections

"Fujimori never again!" Protesters fill streets of Lima ahead of Peru presidential elections

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In Peru, hundreds of demonstrators marched through Lima on Saturday to protest against Keiko Fujimori’s candidacy and her family's political dynasty. They fear that, if elected, she will continue her father’s authoritarian regime. Keiko Fujimori came out on top in the first round of the presidential election and will face left-wing candidate Roberto Sánchez in the second round on June 7. Details b...

Three months after the strike, Iranian families still mourn Minab's children

Three months after the strike, Iranian families still mourn Minab's children

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Three months after a missile strike destroyed an elementary school in the Iranian city of Minab, killing over a hundred children, a nightly ritual of grief continues for the families. Washington says an investigation into the attack is underway, but for the victim's family, there is no doubt. Our Iran correspondent Reza Sayah went to meet them.

Israel orders new evacuations in Lebanon and pushes further north

Israel orders new evacuations in Lebanon and pushes further north

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Israel launched strikes across south Lebanon this Saturday after ordering evacuations from more than a dozen locations, and a day after Lebanese and Israeli military officials held their first direct talks in decades at the Pentagon. The Lebanese army said a "targeted" Israeli strike wounded two soldiers in the south. Story by Jennie Shin.

PSG win Champions League back-to-back, Paris supporters ecstatic

PSG win Champions League back-to-back, Paris supporters ecstatic

France 24 •

Arsenal showed great resilience to take the Champions League final beyond 120 minutes in Budapest, but it was the defending champions, Paris Saint-Germain, who came out on top. PSG became only the second team, after Real Madrid, to win the competition two years running in the Champions League era. It was a momentous night of football with the game incredibly close. Post-match celebrations in Paris...

Champions League: PSG make history with victory over Arsenal

Champions League: PSG make history with victory over Arsenal

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Paris Saint-Germain have etched their name into football history. The French giants secured a second consecutive Champions League title on Saturday in Budapest, edging Arsenal in a dramatic final decided by penalties (1-1 after extra time, 4-3 on penalties).

Malta's Labour party wins historic fourth term in shadow of Middle East crisis

Malta's Labour party wins historic fourth term in shadow of Middle East crisis

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Maltese ⁠Prime Minister Robert Abela ​claimed a record-breaking, fourth successive general election victory ​for his Labour Party on Sunday, after campaigning on the strength of a thriving economy and calling for a strong mandate to shield the tiny island state from the crisis in the Middle East. 

Colombia votes in presidential election pitting Petro allies against pro-Trump candidates

Colombia votes in presidential election pitting Petro allies against pro-Trump candidates

France 24 •

Ballots for the first round of Colombia's presidential election open Sunday, as candidates with radically diverging visions for the future face off against each other. The vote, seen as a referendum on outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s policies, comes 10 years after Colombia signed an historic peace pact with guerrillas of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). 

US will send only used nuclear submarines to Australia under amended AUKUS defence deal

US will send only used nuclear submarines to Australia under amended AUKUS defence deal

France 24 •

The United States will only send used nuclear-powered submarines to Australia as part of an agreement to "streamline" the AUKUS defence deal in a move branded on Sunday as a "cost-effective" by Defence Minister Richard Marles. Australia is expected to receive at least three so-called "Virginia-class" nuclear-powered submarines from the United States within 15 years. 

US will send only used nuclear submarines to Australia under amended AUKUS defence deal

US will send only used nuclear submarines to Australia under amended AUKUS defence deal

France 24 •

The United States will only send used nuclear-powered submarines to Australia as part of an agreement to "streamline" the AUKUS defence deal in a move branded on Sunday as a "cost-effective" by Defence Minister Richard Marles. Australia is expected to receive at least three so-called "Virginia-class" nuclear-powered submarines from the United States within 15 years. 

Australia to receive only used nuclear submarines from US in amended defence deal

Australia to receive only used nuclear submarines from US in amended defence deal

France 24 •

The United States will only send used nuclear-powered submarines to Australia as part of an agreement to "streamline" the AUKUS defence deal, in a move branded on Sunday as a "cost-effective" Defence Minister Richard Marles. Australia is expected to receive at least three so-called "Virginia-class" nuclear-powered submarines from the United States within 15 years.