Anger mounts in Haiti as new attack shows power held by gang coalition
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Anger mounts in Haiti as new attack shows power held by gang coalition

At least 47 people were killed in a farming community near Port-au-Prince after the area was attacked by a gang coalition. For the gang, the goal is to get their hands on a highly strategic area near the Haitian capital. But how could they have led such a violent attack? FRANCE 24's Catherine Norris-Trent tells us more.

US admits defeat in China minerals race. Can Brazil turn panic into processing power?
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US admits defeat in China minerals race. Can Brazil turn panic into processing power?

Brazilian Mines and Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira revealed that US President Donald Trump and his team conceded during White House talks in May that the United States had lost the critical minerals race to China. The minister made the disclosure in an unscripted speech on Monday to Exposibram, the industry conference run by the Brazilian Mining Institute, in the state of Minas Gerais, respons...

What to know about French astronaut Sophie Adenot's second spacewalk
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What to know about French astronaut Sophie Adenot's second spacewalk

French astronaut Sophie Adenot is exiting the International Space Station for the second time in just a week. The rare double occurrence is taking place as astronauts on the ISS are looking to finish repairs on their ship. FRANCE 24's James André tells us more on the repairs to be done and how to prepare for such a mission.

US economic D-Day sanctions: 'Repeated bombing attacks across Iran failed to change the calculus'

US economic D-Day sanctions: 'Repeated bombing attacks across Iran failed to change the calculus'

France 24

Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Imran Bayoumi, Deputy Director & Resident Fellow at the Atlantic Council. He sees the Trump administration’s new sanctions strategy toward Iran as an attempt to seek economic leverage where military force has so far failed to produce any results. But its effectiveness rests on several unresolved assumptions. Chief among them is whether Washington can compel China...

US economic D-Day sanctions: 'Repeated attacks of bombing across Iran failed to change the calculus'

US economic D-Day sanctions: 'Repeated attacks of bombing across Iran failed to change the calculus'

France 24

Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Imran Bayoumi, Deputy Director & Resident Fellow at the Atlantic Council. He sees the Trump administration’s new sanctions strategy toward Iran as an attempt to seek economic leverage where military force has so far failed to produce any results. But its effectiveness rests on several unresolved assumptions. Chief among them is whether Washington can compel China...

Canada to announce measures to protect workers as trade war with US deepens

Canada to announce measures to protect workers as trade war with US deepens

France 24

As the US escalates its trade war with Canada, Ottawa is preparing to hit back. With new tariffs threatening its car industry, as well as a wave of other products, Canada has announced its finance, labor and industry will be announcing new countermeasures to protect workers whose jobs may be at risk.

‘An enchanting oasis’: Venetian island with Napoleonic fort up for sale

‘An enchanting oasis’: Venetian island with Napoleonic fort up for sale

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Smaller than a football pitch, Crevan has a rich history – but how rich its buyer needs to be is strictly under wrapsAn island in the Venice lagoon boasting a Napoleonic fort and lush gardens is up for sale.Described as an “enchanting oasis of peace and beauty”, Crevan offers a “spectacular view” of Venice’s main island, but is far from its crowds. Continue reading...

Another suspect in HK$7m gold robbery at Hong Kong airport held after car crash

Another suspect in HK$7m gold robbery at Hong Kong airport held after car crash

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A suspect linked to a HK$7 million (US$893,200) gold robbery at Hong Kong International Airport has been arrested after crashing his car inside Tate’s Cairn Tunnel. The 21-year-old man was driving a private car towards Sha Tin around 3am on Tuesday when he crashed into an oncoming vehicle. Police discovered around 66 grams of suspected cocaine, five e-cigarette cartridges suspected to contain etom...

Five more arrested over crash that killed seven people including two police officers

Five more arrested over crash that killed seven people including two police officers

The Guardian

A total of 17 people have now been arrested over Saturday’s crash in which car drove wrong way along dual carriagewayFive more people have been arrested by detectives investigating a crash that killed seven people, including two police officers.PC Matthew Blades, 37, and PC Tom Clough, 38, were killed on Saturday when a Volkswagen Passat, which had been pursued by police, was driven the wrong way ...

US removes Syria off its list of state sponsors of terrorism

US removes Syria off its list of state sponsors of terrorism

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Turkey has welcomed a US decision to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. The move rescinds a decades-old designation which came with severe economic consequences for Damascus. Corresponding sanctions relief for Syria have also been announced.