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Children among wounded in Zelensky's hometown, struck by Russian drones
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Children among wounded in Zelensky's hometown, struck by Russian drones

Early this Saturday, Russian strikes killed at least two people in Ukraine. In Zaporizhzhia, a drone killed a man and wounded four, according to officials, while a warehouse was on fire in Kyiv. It comes after a Russian bombing killed at least 20 people on Friday, 16 of them in two successive strikes on a busy shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kiyv, Emmanuelle Ch...

Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball in match against England goes for auction
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Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball in match against England goes for auction

The football that Diego Maradona punched into the net for his infamous "Hand of God" goal is under the hammer this weekend. The historic ball from that infamous quarter final World Cup match between Argentina and England in 1986 is expected to fetch over 10 million dollars. Details by Camille Knight.

France's Fontainebleau forest reopens one month after wilfire
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France's Fontainebleau forest reopens one month after wilfire

Good news for hiking and climbing enthusiasts today: the Fontainebleau Forest just South of Paris is set to reopen to the public. But a month and a half after the terrible fire that ravaged 10% of this unique haven of biodiversity, the disaster is still fresh in everyone’s minds. Portions of the forest remain closed to the public. Story by France 2 and Camille Corcoran.

TikTok settles children's privacy case with $400 million payment
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TikTok settles children's privacy case with $400 million payment

Tiktok has reached an agreement with the US Department of Justice in its privacy case against the social media platform. The company had been accused of violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, which requires services aimed at children under the age of 13 to obtain parental consent before collecting their personal information. The social media giant has agreed to pay $300 million im...

Macron says France will deliver interceptor missiles to Ukraine after new Russian strikes

Macron says France will deliver interceptor missiles to Ukraine after new Russian strikes

France 24

French President Emmanuel Macron said Saturday that Paris would deliver new interceptor missiles to Ukraine after Russian strikes reportedly killed four people, including two children. The strikes followed a series of Russian attacks that killed at least 20 people across Ukraine on Friday, including 16 in a daytime drone attack on a busy shopping centre in President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown o...

Macron says France will deliver interceptor missiles to Ukraine after new Russian strikes

Macron says France will deliver interceptor missiles to Ukraine after new Russian strikes

France 24

French President Emmanuel Macron said Saturday that Paris would deliver new interceptor missiles to Ukraine after Russian strikes reportedly killed four people, including two children. The strikes followed a series of Russian attacks that killed at least 20 people across Ukraine on Friday, including 16 in a daytime drone attack on a busy shopping centre in President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown o...

Russian strikes in Ukraine kill at least two people, injure several others

Russian strikes in Ukraine kill at least two people, injure several others

France 24

At least two people were reported dead early Saturday by local authorities, after Russian strikes on Ukraine. The strikes came after a series of Russian bombings killed at least 20 people in Ukraine on Friday, including 16 in a daytime drone attack on a busy shopping center in President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown Kryvyi Rih.

South Korea ship to test alternative Arctic route as Mideast conflict disrupts shipping

South Korea ship to test alternative Arctic route as Mideast conflict disrupts shipping

France 24

South Korea on Saturday was set to send its first trial container through the Arctic, as the Middle East war has rattled global shipping – sending governments and shipping firms scrambling to seek alternative routes. Environmental groups have warned growing traffic along the shorter NSR could accelerate Arctic sea ice loss already driven by global warming.

Search continues after deadly mine collapse on Cameroon-Central African Republic border

Search continues after deadly mine collapse on Cameroon-Central African Republic border

France 24

In tonight’s edition: a deadly landslide at a gold mine in the Central African Republic leaves dozens dead, with victims from Cameroon and Chad. Meanwhile, Ethiopia is turning to Bordeaux expertise and grapevines in a bid to become East Africa’s next wine destination. Finally, Belgium continues to confront its colonial past, more than a century after Congolese people were displayed at the 1894 Ant...

Deadly 'double-tap' Russian drone strikes target Ukraine shopping centre

Deadly 'double-tap' Russian drone strikes target Ukraine shopping centre

France 24

A pair of Russian drone strikes that hit a shopping centre in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih Friday killed at least 15 people and wounded scores more, authorities said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of targeting emergency workers in what's known as a "double-tap" strike, with the second drone reportedly striking the mall half an hour after the first.

Back-to-back Russian drone strikes kill more than a dozen at Ukraine shopping centre

Back-to-back Russian drone strikes kill more than a dozen at Ukraine shopping centre

France 24

A pair of Russian drone strikes that hit a shopping centre in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih Friday killed at least 15 people and wounded scores more, authorities said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of targeting emergency workers in a "double-tap" strike, with the second drone reportedly striking the mall half an hour after the first.

Back-to-back Russian drone strikes kill 15 people in Ukraine shopping centre

Back-to-back Russian drone strikes kill 15 people in Ukraine shopping centre

France 24

A pair of Russian drone strikes that hit a shopping centre in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih Friday killed 15 people and wounded scores more, authorities said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of targeting emergency workers in a "double-tap" strike, with the second drone reportedly striking the mall half an hour after the first.

Back-to-back Russian drone strikes kill 14 people in Ukraine shopping centre

Back-to-back Russian drone strikes kill 14 people in Ukraine shopping centre

France 24

A pair of Russian drone strikes that hit a shopping centre in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih Friday killed 14 people and wounded scores more, authorities said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of targeting emergency workers in a "double-tap" strike, with the second drone reportedly striking the mall half an hour after the first.

Turkey seeks Interpol arrest warrant for Netanyahu over Gaza flotilla detention

Turkey seeks Interpol arrest warrant for Netanyahu over Gaza flotilla detention

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Turkey said Friday it is seeking an international arrest warrant from Interpol for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of a domestic criminal case over Israel's interception and detention of dozens of activists attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza Strip in May. In response, Netanyahu's office called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan an "anti-Semitic dictat...

Does Putin travel without security?

Does Putin travel without security?

France 24

In order to create an image of Russian President Vladimir Putin as a leader beloved by his people, pro-Russia social media users have been claiming that he travels without a security team, unlike other heads of state. To illustrate this claim, they shared a video of his latest trip to Siberia. The footage, however, shows him with a large security contingent.

Who are the eight candidates running to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN chief?

Who are the eight candidates running to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN chief?

France 24

The United Nations Security Council meets Friday for a second informal straw poll to gauge the popularity of candidates seeking to succeed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who will complete his second five-year term at the end of the year. Eight candidates are currently vying for the position against a backdrop of deep divisions within the organisation.