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In much of the world, rabbits are seen as harmless, fluffy pets. But in Australia, they’re an economic and environmental disaster. Introduced for sport hunting by British settlers in the mid-19th century, rabbits faced no natural predators. As a result, their population exploded across the continent within decades. Despite mass eradication campaigns, hundreds of millions of rabbits remain today, d...
It started off with anger at a #Trump-linked luxury resort project. Now, protesters in #Albania are demanding that their prime minister resign and government reforms take place to rid the country of perceived systemic #corruption. The protests are some of the largest the country has seen since the fall of #communism in 1991.
It started off with anger at a #Trump-linked luxury resort project. Now, protesters in #Albania are demanding that their prime minister resign and government reforms take place to rid the country of perceived systemic #corruption. The protests are some of the largest the country has seen since the fall of #communism in 1991.
As France swelters under a deadly heatwave, thousands of labourers continue to work in the streets and construction sites of Paris with little respite from the stifling heat. From the near-deserted streets around Châtelet to the naked asphalt of the Champs-Élysées, FRANCE 24 spoke to the workers keeping the city going despite record-breaking temperatures.
Colombia's left-wing candidate Ivan Cepeda on Wednesday conceded electoral defeat to right-wing rival Abelardo de la Espriella after Sunday's second-round presidential vote.
As historian and WWII resistance fighter Marc Bloch is inducted into the Pantheon, Sharon Gaffney is pleased to welcome Dr. Andrew Smith, Historian of Modern France and Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London. Marc Bloch's entry into the Panthéon is described by Smith not simply as the commemoration of a distinguished historian, but as a profound statement about the contemporar...
As historian and WWII resistance fighter Marc Bloch is inducted into the Pantheon, Sharon Gaffney is pleased to welcome Dr. Andrew Smith, Historian of Modern France and Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London. Marc Bloch's entry into the Panthéon is described by Andrew Smith not simply as the commemoration of a distinguished historian, but as a profound statement about the cont...
The United States is celebrating 250 years of independence this July and many events are taking place to commemorate the occasion, both in the US and across the Atlantic. France provided crucial supplies, arms and troops during the Revolutionary War effort, tipping the balance in favour of American independence. Francisco "Paco" Perez, spokesperson for the US Embassy in Paris, tells us more in Ent...
US Central Command on Wednesday said that US forces had conducted an air strike in northwestern Syria that killed Ali Husayn al-Ulaywi, a senior Islamic State group leader, last Friday.
To help its residents cope with the exceptionally high temperatures amid a record-breaking heatwave, Paris has opened an area of the Canal Saint Martin to swimmers. France 24's James Andre reports from the scene.
NGOs are accusing the European Union of being "complicit in horrific violations and abuses in Libya". Amnesty International in particular says the EU is effectively cooperating with what it calls a xenophobic and racist country. The accusation comes as Europe has moved to bolster efforts to stem migration and introduced the European Union Pact on Migration and Asylum, overhauling how the bloc mana...
Forty people have drowned in France over recent days as they sought to cool down to escape record heat, the prime minister said on Tuesday, as a heatwave swept across much of Europe.
The French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced on Tuesday that a "comprehensive" bill against gender-based and sexual violence will be examined by MPs in the autumn. It follows the death of 11 year-old Lyhanna shook the country and led to accusations of serious systemic failures in the justice system.
As Sudan’s army celebrates a growing number of defections from the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF), many victims of the country’s brutal civil war fear former RSF commanders could escape accountability for atrocities allegedly committed under their watch. From Darfur and Khartoum, displaced civilians recount abuses and demand justice, even as defecting commanders insist they are prepared to face ...
Residents in Lagos are demanding the government respect a court order protecting them from unlawful eviction from their land. Authorities regularly expel residents from poorer waterfront settlements, citing a need to develop the land but it is often later sold on to the rich. Now some evictees are pushing back against what they say is illegal harassment..
The US Senate backed legislation on Tuesday directing President Donald Trump to halt US military action against Iran, the latest rebuke of the Republican president from an increasingly restive Congress.While likely to remain largely symbolic, the vote was a setback for Trump, who until recently had enjoyed near-unanimous support from Republican members of Congress.
The Black Stars' head coach Carlos Queiroz had strong words about the refereeing after two fowls from the Three Lions went unchecked, and the two sides played out a goalless draw. Meanwhile, Colombia qualified for the knockout round beating DR Congo 1-0 and Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups.
The Black Stars' head coach Carlos Queiroz had strong words about the refereeing after two fowls from the Three Lions went unchecked, and the two sides played out a goalless draw. Meanwhile Colombia qualified for the knockout round beating DR Congo 1-0 and Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups.
#France is experiencing its worst heatwave in history, with #Paris hitting above 40 degrees celsius on June 23. To help its residents cope with the exceptionally high temperatures, the city has opened an area of the #CanalSaintMartin to swimmers. A successful idea, although residents say more should be done to adapt the city to this type of heat.
France is in the midst of a record-breaking heatwave, with yesterday being the hottest day on record in the country. The extreme heat is also creating drought and heightening the risk of forest fires, with multiple departments, namely in the southwest, on high alert. Forest fires have already broken out, with one now under control and firefighters still working to try and control another blaze.
Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics as he became the first man to score in six different World Cups on Tuesday as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0. while England could only managea 0-0 draw against Ghana in Monday's group games.
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 24: Papers discuss the newest UN report that says Israel targeted and killed Palestinian children after the truce. Next: more than 40 people have drowned amid the heatwave in France. Also: France's national team coach Didier Deschamps will skip an important game following the death of his mother. Finally, we take a look at the world's loudest man.
Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, the Congolese supporter known for posing as the "living statue" of independence hero Patrice Lumumba, was finally able to join fans of the Leopards at the World Cup on Tuesday after missing the team's opener due to Ebola quarantine requirements.
Tech stocks around the world fell on Tuesday, with the flagship Nasdaq index closing 2.2 percent down at the end of the session. In this edition, we look at how markets reacted this Wednesday and some of the reasons why investors sold their shares: massive projected capital expenditure on AI, as well as the prospect of higher interest rates. Also, we examine Spain's pioneering climate leave policy...
Europe braced Wednesday for another day of an unprecedented heatwave that has smashed records in many countries and in a continent unused and ill-equipped to handle searing heat.
The US Senate passed a largely symbolic resolution Tuesday calling for an end to President Donald Trump's war with Iran, delivering a fresh rebuke to the White House as it tries to negotiate a lasting settlement with Tehran.
An Afghan Taliban delegation met EU officials in Brussels on Tuesday for the first time, an event rights groups denounced as legitimising the Islamists but the EU has defended as a step towards making it easier to repatriate failed asylum seekers.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday dismissed allegations of "widespread corruption" against his Socialists after an ex-top aide was jailed for a graft scandal, the latest in a string of corruption investigations into Sanchez’s relatives and former top political allies, including his wife Begona Gomez.
