#FamiliesBelongTogether: Thousands march against Trump immigration policy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of demonstrators, baking in the heat and boiling mad at US immigration policy, marched across the country on Saturday in protest at the separation of migrant families under President Donald Trump's hardline agenda.

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Uruguay beat Ronaldo’s Portugal to set up France quarter-final #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Uruguay forward Edinson Cavani scored twice to earn the South Americans a 2-1 win over European champions Portugal in their World Cup round of 16 clash on Saturday and set up a quarter-final against France.

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France knock out Messi's Argentina in World Cup thriller #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Kylian Mbappé scored two goals in four minutes as France fought back from a goal down to seal a thrilling 4-3 win over Argentina on Saturday and book a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.

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At mausoleum for France’s ‘Great Men’, Simone Veil’s induction is most revolutionary yet #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

To describe Simone Veil’s burial in the French Pantheon on Sunday as a consensual move is to belittle the Holocaust survivor’s achievements in overcoming sexism and prejudice throughout a lifetime scarred by personal tragedy.

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Video: French travel agency provides World Cup tours for disabled fans #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French travel agency Yoola specialises in providing holidays and trips for people with disabilities, and this year is helping people attend the World Cup in Russia. FRANCE 24’s Elena Volochine and Gulliver Cragg report.

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EU migration deal 'agrees that they don’t agree on anything' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After a tense night of negotiations, the European Union’s 28 countries announced that they had reached an agreement on migration on Friday. But many observers are doubtful as to how solid the deal really is.

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Syria rebels in talks for peace deal as regime pushes ahead in south #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Syrian army seized more towns in its flash offensive in the southwest on Saturday, as rebels said they were continuing to negotiate peace terms through the government’s ally Russia.

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Will the next Mexican leader be a good ‘hombre’ for Trump? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Mexico goes to the polls Sunday in elections that will mark a new stage for the country's relations with the United States. Will the future president be able to stand up to US President Donald Trump’s outbursts?

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Annapolis honours newsroom attack victims with vigil #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Quietly clutching candles or holding #AnnapolisStrong signs, more than 1,000 people streamed through Maryland’s capital, remembering five people slain in a newspaper office not just as gatekeepers of news but as a crucial piece of their community.

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Congo to open two national parks up to oil drilling #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Democratic Republic of Congo’s government said on Friday that it has decided to open up parts of Virunga and Salonga National Parks, home to mountain gorillas, bonobos and other rare species, to oil drilling.

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Two Palestinians shot dead in protests at Gaza’s border with Israel #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israeli forces shot and killed two Palestinians, one of them a 14-year-old boy, and wounded 415 others with live fire and tear gas during protests along the Gaza border on Friday, Gaza health officials said.

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Crunching the numbers: World Cup 2018 so far #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

With the group phase in the history books after two dramatic weeks in Russia, FRANCE 24 looks at the stats and the leaders as the knockout round looms.

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Paris initiatives lay waste to binning food #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

For all their green delusions of grandeur, Parisians still bin triple the food their compatriots do. But that volume is trending distinctly downward. With the Festival Zero Waste underway in Paris, FRANCE 24 looks at efforts to junk waste for good.

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Headquarters of G5 Sahel anti-terror force attacked in central Mali #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Unidentified attackers raided the headquarters of a five-nation African military taskforce in central Mali on Friday, local and UN sources said.

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Suspect in Maryland newsroom rampage charged with murder #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Maryland man was charged with multiple counts of murder on Friday, a day after police say he rampaged through a newsroom in Annapolis with a shotgun and killed five people in one of the deadliest attacks on journalists in US history.

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UN aid agencies give cautious welcome to EU migration deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

United Nations aid agencies welcomed a migration deal reached by European Union leaders on Friday but urged the bloc to prioritise the lives and safety of migrants in its approach.

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UN migration agency rejects Trump's nominee #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The UN's migration agency, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has rejected the Trump administration's proposed candidate to lead it, marking only the second the body won't be run by an American since 1951.

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VIDEO: Inside Nicaragua’s rebel stronghold of Masaya #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More than 200 people have been killed in the unprecedented wave of unrest sweeping Nicaragua in recent months. In mid-April, plans for social security reform sparked protests and the discontent soon degenerated into street battles. The protesters want the resignation of President Daniel Ortega, a former guerrilla fighter at the helm since 2007, after a previous stint in power from 1979 to 1990. The western city of Masaya has become the stronghold of the rebellion. Our reporters have been there.

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France take on Argentina in clash of the underperformers #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Yet to find their form in Russia, France meet an Argentina side on Saturday that – despite Lionel Messi’s presence – barely scraped through the group stage. It seems that, in this battle of the disappointments, Les Bleus may well have the edge.

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Parlez-vous français? The ins and outs of the French language #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In this episode of French Connections Plus, we explore the ins and outs of the French language. Once the language of diplomacy, French is still influential around the world, though it can be very difficult to learn. Officials in France are eager to protect the language, especially from the influence of English, although many English words come from French, as author Anthony Lacoudre explains. Finally, we take a look at your questions about "tu versus vous" and masculine versus feminine words.

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VIDEO: Border residents hopeful for lasting Eritrea-Ethiopia peace accord #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea are due to meet "soon" amid a surprising diplomatic thaw between the rival nations. FRANCE 24 reports from the disputed Eritrea-Ethiopia border, where residents are hopeful that it will result in a new peace deal.

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FRANCE 24 special report: Displaced Syrians return to war-torn homeland from Lebanon #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hundreds of displaced Syrians on Thursday left Lebanon for their war-torn homeland to reunite with relatives they have not seen for months, or even years. FRANCE 24 visited the border town of Arsal to speak with those gearing up for the departure.

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Colombia and Japan pass through to final 16 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Colombia beat Senegal 1-0 to top World Cup Group H on Thursday as Japan also qualified for the last 16 despite being beaten by a single goal by Poland.

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Foul play: Women reporting at World Cup confront harassment on air #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A FRANCE 24 journalist on Monday became at least the third woman sexually harassed during a live report from the World Cup in Russia, a phenomenon all too familiar to women reporting on sport.

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French firm Lafarge charged with complicity in crimes against humanity in Syria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A French judicial official said cement company Lafarge was handed Thursday preliminary charges including financing a terrorist enterprise and complicity in crimes against humanity.

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France's Macron names personal representative for Syria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French president Emmanuel Macron has named a personal representative for Syria, although Paris has made clear that it will not reopen an embassy in Damascus.

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France charges 10 ultra-right suspects over plot to attack Muslims #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French authorities have charged 10 suspected far-right extremists in connection with an alleged plot to attack Muslims, a judicial source said Thursday.

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More than a dozen dead after fire engulfs market in Kenya's capital #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Fifteen people died and dozens were injured when fire swept through a market in the Kenyan capital Nairobi in the early hours of Thursday, an official said.

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Holders Germany knocked out after shock 2-0 defeat to South Korea #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Defending world champions Germany crashed out of the World Cup after a shock 2-0 loss to South Korea on Wednesday, courtesy of two stoppage-time goals.

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Rail unions at a crossroads in France as rolling strikes conclude #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French railworker unions on Wednesday began the last of 18 scheduled two-day work stoppages as a united front, concluding unprecedented rolling strikes that began on April 3. But French commuters have yet to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

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South Sudan arch foes reach ceasefire deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

South Sudanese rival leaders on Wednesday broke a deadlock in peace talks in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum, agreeing on a ceasefire to take hold after 72 hours, according to Sudan’s foreign minister.

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Global opium and cocaine production at record highs, UN report says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Global production of cocaine and opium, stemming largely from Colombia and Afghanistan respectively, has hit record levels, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said Tuesday in its annual report.

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More than 200 killed as herders, farmers clash in central Nigeria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More than 200 people were killed in violence against farming communities last weekend in Plateau state, central Nigeria, according to a speech by the governor published on Wednesday.

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Polish PM backs down on Holocaust speech law #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Poland's Prime Minister said on Wednesday he wanted to amend a law that would impose jail terms for suggesting the nation was complicit in the Holocaust, backing down on legislation that had angered Israel and the United States.

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Prince William honours Holocaust victims, meets Netanyahu on Israel visit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Prince William honoured Holocaust victims and met descendants of Jews hidden from the Nazis by his great-grandmother, in a sombre start on Tuesday to the first official British royal visit to Israel and the Palestinian Territories.

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US Supreme Court backs Trump on travel ban targeting Muslim-majority nations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday handed Donald Trump a major victory, upholding his travel ban targeting several Muslim-majority countries and rejecting claims that it amounted to discrimination.

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France top Group C after World Cup's first goalless draw #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France held on to top spot in Group C after a tedious 0-0 draw with Denmark that ensured both teams qualified for the knockout stage, while Asutralia's last hopes of making the cut were crushed in a 2-0 defeat to Peru.

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Malta will take in Lifeline migrant rescue ship, says Italy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Malta will let the rescue ship Lifeline dock after Italy refused it entry, ending the vessel’s near week-long wait in the Mediterranean with more than 230 migrants on board, Italy’s prime minister said on Tuesday.

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French couple given life sentence for murdering au pair in London #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A French couple living in London who murdered their au pair and tried to dispose of the body by burning it in their back garden have been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 30 years.

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Lives at steak, warn French butchers harassed by violent vegans #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Butchers in France have written to the interior minister to ask for protection against violence and intimidation from vegan campaigners who "want to impose their lifestyle on the immense majority of people".

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Syrian military extends assault on Deraa, tens of thousands displaced #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Syrian army has seized a chunk of territory from rebels in the southwest, Syrian state media and a war monitor said on Tuesday, the first major government advance in an offensive near the Jordanian border.

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Erdogan's triumph 'brings Turkey closer to Russia than the EU' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday prepared to extend his grip on Turkey after winning an election marred by unfair campaigning conditions. FRANCE 24 spoke to the EU's former ambassador to Turkey to analyse the vote and its implications.

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Uruguay rout 10-man Russia to top Group A #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Uruguay burnished their World Cup credentials with a 3-0 victory over 10-man Russia on Monday, finishing top of Group A with a perfect record while dampening the hopes of the tournament hosts, who had to settle for second.

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Graphic novel tells the true story of Tibet’s national football team #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On a Tibetan cycling tour in 1997, a young Dane, Michael Magnus Nybrandt, had the idea of creating Tibet’s first national football team. This June 20, he published a graphic novel recounting his struggle to get the team up and running.

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Protesters swarm Tehran's Grand Bazaar #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Protesters in the Iranian capital reportedly swarmed its historic Grand Bazaar on Monday and forced shopkeepers to close their stalls, apparently angry over the Islamic Republic's troubled economy.

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Russia’s winning form faces first big test against Uruguay #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After defying expectations with decisive wins in their first two games, guaranteeing their position in the knockout rounds, World Cup hosts Russia face their biggest challenge yet on Monday as they take on Uruguay.

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'I accept these election results,' says Erdogan rival Ince #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The main rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a weekend presidential election said Monday he accepted results handing victory to the Turkish strongman in the first round.

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Nearly 1,000 migrants picked up by Libyan coastguard in one day #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Libyan coastguards picked up 948 African migrants on inflatable boats in several operations and also recovered 10 bodies on Sunday, officials and a witness at a naval base said.

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Mali: Dozens of civilians killed as farmers and herders clash over land #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least 32 civilians were killed and 10 are missing following an attack in central Mali believed to have been carried out by traditional hunters, local officials said Sunday, as the government said 16 bodies had been found.

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Japan hold Senegal to 2-2 draw with late equaliser #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Japan twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Senegal in their World Cup Group H encounter on Sunday.

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LIVE: Erdogan faces critical test as Turkey votes in snap polls #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Turkey votes in dual presidential and parliamentary elections set to cement the transition from a parliamentary system to an executive presidency. The opposition has vowed to put an end to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 16-year hold on power.

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Kane hat-trick as England thrash Panama 6-1 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as England marched into the last 16 of the World Cup after with a record 6-1 win over a woeful Panama in their World Cup Group G match on Sunday.

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Erdogan's challenger Ince wants to be 'everyone's president' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Muharrem Ince has in the space of weeks risen from being a fiery parliamentarian to a presidential candidate who has energised the Turkish opposition and poses a serious challenge to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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Police make arrests after deadly attack on PM rally in Ethiopia's capital #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The death toll from a grenade attack on a pro-government rally in Ethiopia's capital climbed to two on Sunday, a cabinet minister said, as police announced arrests over the blast.

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Saudi women hit the road as kingdom overturns ban on female driving #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Saudi Arabian women celebrated being able to drive for the first time in decades Sunday, as the kingdom overturned the world's only ban on female motorists, a historic reform expected to usher in a new era of social mobility.

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Hernandez goal gives Mexico 2-1 edge over South Korea #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Carlos Vela's penalty and a superbly-taken breakaway goal by Javier Hernandez gave Mexico a 2-1 World Cup Group F win over South Korea on Saturday which put them on the brink of a place in the last 16.

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Macron backs sanctions on EU states that refuse migrants #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron came out Saturday in support of financial sanctions against EU countries which refuse to accept migrants.

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Consumers are the biggest losers of the US-European trade war #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Brussels has tried to reassure European consumers that new customs duties on products imported from the United States will have no impact on prices. However, this optimism might be misplaced.

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Zimbabwe's president Mnangagwa unhurt after blast at campaign rally #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An explosion rocked a stadium where Zimbabwe's president was addressing a campaign rally on Saturday, state media reported, saying he was not hurt and was evacuated from the scene. Witnesses said several people appeared to be injured.

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Anti-Brexit campaigners rally in London, demand new referendum #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of anti-Brexit protesters marched Saturday in London to demand a new referendum on leaving the European Union, as a divided Britain marked the second anniversary of its vote to quit the bloc.

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Belgium crush Tunisia 5-2 on Lukaku, Hazard doubles #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two goals each for Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard and one for Michy Batshuayi swept Belgium to a 5-2 victory over Tunisia on Saturday that put them in command of World Cup Group G and underlined their status as one of the tournament favourites.

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More than 400 migrants rescued off the coast of Spain #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least 418 migrants were rescued in operations off the coast of Spain on Saturday, the country's national rescue service said.

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Protesters claim mistreatment as death toll in Nicaragua protests tops 200 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Jailed Nicaraguan protesters said they had suffered beatings and mistreatment in detention following their release Friday after a plea by Catholic bishops, as the death toll in two months of anti-government protests rose to 212.

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Deadly blast at Ethiopia rally a 'well-orchestrated attack', PM says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A deadly explosion struck a huge rally for Ethiopia's reformist new prime minister on Saturday shortly after he spoke and was waving to the crowd that had turned out in numbers unseen in recent years in the East African nation.

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Melania Trump ‘sending message’ with ‘I really don’t care’ jacket #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Melania Trump went to Texas to show she cared about migrant children. Her fashion choice – a jacket reading “I really don’t care, do u? - carried a baffling counter-message, sparking an uproar on social media.

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Nigeria still in contention after beating Iceland in World Cup group stage #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Nigeria beat Iceland 2-0 on Friday to revive their hopes of advancing into the knockout stages of the World Cup in Russia, as striker Ahmed Musa dramatically marked his return to the team with two fine second-half goals.

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Injury time goals by Coutinho, Neymar help Brazil beat Costa Rica in World Cup #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Dramatic late strikes by Philippe Coutinho and Neymar gave Brazil their first win of the World Cup against Costa Rica in St Petersburg on Friday and broke Central American hearts by sending them out of the tournament.

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UN rights chief calls for probe into brutal crackdown on Venezuela protesters #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United Nations human rights chief called Friday for an international investigation of atrocities in Venezuela, blasting the government's chronic refusal to probe security officers over the alleged killings of civilians.

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Video: Turkey tracks down the opposition, beyond its borders #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ahead of Sunday’s presidential and parliamentary elections in Turkey, our reporter went to meet members of the Turkish opposition, who have received little airtime in the state-controlled media. Since the 2016 failed coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, thousands of opposition supporters have fled Turkey and found refuge in Europe. On the continent, they believed they would be safe and enjoy freedom of speech, but in reality they are forced to live in hiding and fear being arrested.

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Video: Shenzhen, from small fishing port to China’s Silicon Valley #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe begins a four-day visit to China in the south-eastern city of Shenzhen, our team reports from this former fishing village that’s been transformed into a giant metropolis in the space of a few decades. Shenzhen is now one of China’s richest cities. Foreign capital flows in constantly and every week, new companies spring up.

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Macrons invite partygoers, DJs, dancers for fête de la musique #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The courtyard of the French presidential palace was converted into a giant dance floor for one evening on the country's annual Music Day.

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Koreas in talks to resume reunions of war-split families #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North and South Korean officials met Friday for talks on resuming reunions of families divided by the 1950-53 Korean War as the rivals boost reconciliation amid a diplomatic push to resolve the North Korean nuclear crisis.

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Teenager Mbappe sends France through to last 16 as Peru knocked out #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Kylian Mbappe became France’s youngest scorer at a World Cup when he earned Les Bleus a 1-0 win against Peru in their second Group C game, sending the South Americans out of the tournament on Thursday.

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MSF workers in Africa ‘used prostitutes’, ‘traded medicine for sex’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Some senior staff working for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Africa have allegedly used prostitutes and in some cases traded medicine for sex, the BBC reported on Thursday, citing former staff of the renowned charity.

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Is it the end of the road for France’s car sharing system Autolib’? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Autolib’, a popular yet unprofitable electric car-sharing system in Paris, could be on the brink of shutting down after running up major losses that neither the local authorities, nor private operator Bolloré are prepared to absorb.

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With Twitter, Google, YouTube, Turkey’s opposition overcomes media blackout #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

With most Turkish TV stations controlled by the government or its supporters, the opposition has been forced to find ingenious, often funny, ways to beat the media blackout and bias ahead of Sunday’s vote. But will the jokes work?

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Allez les Bleus! Exploring France's love of football #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

With the World Cup in full swing, we explore France's love of football, the so-called national sport. Many people hope Team France (known as "Les Bleus") will repeat history and win the competition like they did back in 1998. Though 20 years ago, that victory still inspires today's fans. Meanwhile, women's football is gaining ground in the country, though work remains to be done for "Les Bleus" to gain as much interest and respect as the men's team.

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Israeli PM Netanyahu’s wife charged with fraud #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara was charged on Thursday with fraud and breach of trust after a long police probe into allegations she falsified household expenses, the justice ministry said.

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Haftar force says it has recaptured key Libyan oil ports #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A force led by Libyan military strongman Khalifa Haftar said Thursday it had recaptured two key oil ports, a week after they were seized by a rival militia in a blow to crucial exports.

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Iraq's Supreme Court rules in favour of election recount #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iraq's supreme court on Thursday ordered a manual recount of last month's legislative elections that resulted in a surprise victory for a populist Shiite cleric.

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Few Islamic State group fighters return but home-grown attacks rise, Europol says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Europeans who have fought on behalf of the Islamic State group have not flooded back in large numbers since losing strongholds in Syria and Iraq, Europe's police agency said on Wednesday but they’ve inspired a growing number of home-grown attacks.

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Trump to sign something ‘pre-emptive’ to avoid immigrant family separations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would sign something “pre-emptive” soon to solve the problem of immigrant families being separated at the US southern border.

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US twins killed together during World War II reunited in Normandy burial #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Known for decades by the number “X-9352”, Julius Pieper has finally been laid to rest beside his twin brother in the US cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, 74 years after they were killed by a German mine off the blood-soaked D-Day beaches.

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Erdogan’s Turkey: Key events and developments #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been leading Turkey for 15 years as prime minister and now president. Ahead of a new election on Sunday, here is a look back at key periods during his time in power.

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UK government survives crucial Brexit vote in parliament #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May's government saw off a rebellion by her pro-European MPs on Wednesday after making further concessions over parliament's role in the final Brexit deal.

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Taliban kill 30 Afghan soldiers in first major attack since ceasefire #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Taliban militants killed 30 Afghan soldiers and captured a military base in the western province of Badghis on Wednesday, the provincial governor said, their first major attack since a ceasefire for the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

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NATO chief hails strength of transatlantic bond on defence, security #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In an interview with FRANCE 24, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg talked of the upcoming July NATO summit in Brussels, saying he believed it would be less divisive than the recent G7 summit in Canada.

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Several governors refuse to deploy US National Guard as migrant crisis grows #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Governors of multiple East Coast states are refusing to deploy National Guard troops to the US-Mexico border amid a growing outcry over a Trump administration immigration policy that has led to migrant children being separated from their parents.

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Senegal beat Poland for first African win at 2018 World Cup #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Senegal became the first African team to win at this year's World Cup, defeating Poland 2-1 Tuesday on a first-half own-goal and a controversial second-half score by Mbaye Niang.

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Napoleon’s hat, dropped at Battle of Waterloo, sells for €350,000 at auction #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A two-cornered military dress hat thought to have been worn by Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo went for €350,000 ($406,000) at auction on Monday, the latest sale to highlight the endless fascination for all things associated with the emperor.

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Merkel, Macron agree on eurozone budget #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France and Germany have agreed to set up a common budget for the eurozone, Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday, announcing a key reform proposal to bolster the bloc.

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Japan upset 10-man Colombia 2-1 in World Cup group stage #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Japan beat 10-man Colombia 2-1 in Group H on Tuesday to become the first Asian side to beat a South American one at the World Cup.

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Spain's new government to remove Franco's remains from mausoleum #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Spain's new Socialist government is determined to remove the remains of Francisco Franco from a vast mausoleum near Madrid and turn it into a place of "reconciliation" for a country still coming to terms with the dictator's legacy.

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‘No, No! It's Mr President,' Macron snaps at rebellious French teen #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron has carefully cultivated a youthful modern image, a leader who enjoys casual walk-abouts and posing for selfies. Just don't mock his name.

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Against bullish Russia, Egypt's World Cup hopes hang on Salah's shoulder #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Desperate for a win after their last-gasp defeat to Uruguay, the Pharaohs of Egypt prepare to take on Russia on Tuesday evening still not knowing whether their talismanic forward, Mohamed Salah, will be fit to play.

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Interior Minister Salvini plans census of Italy's Roma community #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Italy's far-right anti-immigrant interior minister Matteo Salvini on Monday announced plans to count the Roma community living in the country and deport those without Italian nationality.

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EU court confirms Marine Le Pen must repay €300,000 to European Parliament #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The EU's second highest court on Tuesday upheld a decision by the European Parliament to recover 300,000 euros ($347,550.00) from far-right politician and former French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen.

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Belgium beats World Cup debutants Panama 3-0 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Belgium's creativity and power proved too much for World Cup debutants Panama as the Group G favourites overcame the heroics of goalkeeper Jaime Penedo and a massed defence to run out 3-0 winners on Monday.

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Half of Aquarius migrants want to seek asylum in France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Almost half of the 630 migrants rescued from the Mediterranean who arrived at Spain's port of Valencia at the weekend want to seek asylum in France, the Spanish government said Monday.

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Merkel gets two-week deadline for talks with other European nations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Chancellor Angela Merkel's Bavarian allies on Monday put on hold moves to turn back some migrants unilaterally at Germany's border, giving Merkel two weeks to find agreements with other European governments, news agency dpa reported.

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Can England overcome 50 years of World Cup disappointment in Russia? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More than half a century after winning the World Cup for the first – and last – time in 1966, England face Tunisia in their June 18 opening with a promising, youthful team. Can they overcome decades of disappointment to make inroads in Russia?

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'Is all truth final?': French baccalaureate kicks off with philosophy exam #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On Monday, as the final-year baccalaureate exam kicks off in France, thousands of students poured into schools throughout the country to sit one of the most demanding – and perhaps dreaded - exams of all: philosophy.

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Tunisia vow to upset England for ‘country, Africa and Arab world’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Eagles of Carthage haven’t won a World Cup tie since 1978. But they will be fancying their chances on Monday as they take on the tournament’s ultimate chokers, England.

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Audi CEO detained in emissions manipulation probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

German authorities on Monday detained the chief executive of Volkswagen's Audi division, Rupert Stadler, as part of a probe into manipulation of emissions controls.

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Merkel's allies to decide on divisive migrant plan amid coalition crisis #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Bavarian allies, the Christian Social Union (CSU), will decide on Monday whether to defy her by implementing a plan to limit immigration at the German border and risk destabilising her three-month-old coalition.

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Brazil held to 1-1 draw by Switzerland in opening match #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Brazil joined the list of big teams struggling to win their opening matches at the World Cup in Russia.

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Mexico beat defending champion Germany 1-0 in opening game #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Germany were stunned 1-0 by Mexico in the opening game of their World Cup defence on Sunday as Hirving Lozano finished off a sharp counter-attack that exposed the ragged defending that the four-times winners had displayed in their warm-up games.

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Gunmen injure several in shooting spree at US arts festival #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An all-night arts and music festival turned deadly Sunday morning when gunfire erupted in a crowd, sending people stampeding and leaving one suspect dead and 22 people injured, authorities said.

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Video: Abortion rights under pressure in Tunisia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Although abortion has been legal in Tunisia for more than four decades it remains controversial in what is still a socially conservative country. FRANCE 24’s team on the ground takes a closer look at the issue.

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Captain Kolarov free kicks Serbia to 1-0 victory over Costa Rica #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Aleksandar Kolarov produced a moment of captain’s inspiration, curling home a superb free kick as Serbia got their World Cup Group E campaign up and running with a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica on Sunday.

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New jihadist group behind spate of attacks in northern Mozambique #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Since the end of May, Mozambique’s far northern province of Cabo Delgado has seen a surge in violence perpetrated by a new Islamist group that first came to the fore in October 2017.

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Video: Colombians head to polls in crucial presidential vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Colombians headed to the polls Sunday for a presidential ballot that could determine the future of the country’s historic peace deal, which brought an end to five decades of armed conflict with FARC rebels. FRANCE 24’s team in Bogota reports.

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Future of FARC peace deal at stake as Colombia chooses next president #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Colombians vote in the second round of presidential elections on June 17, with a choice between the favourite Ivan Duque, a right-winger who wants to revise the FARC peace deal, and Gustavo Petro, a left-wing populist.

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Afghan president, peace council calls on Taliban to extend truce #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Afghanistan’s High Peace Council on Sunday echoed a call by President Ashraf Ghani to the Taliban to extend a ceasefire past the Eid holiday amid unprecedented scenes of Taliban militants embracing Afghan security troops and civilians.

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Never mind the war, Syrian regime courts holidaymakers in public relations push #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Idyllic beaches, pristine waters and lush hotels dominate the Syrian regime’s latest wave of promotional videos to reinstate the country’s former role as one of the Middle East's top tourist spots. There’s just one detail missing: Syria’s civil war.

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Denmark beat Peru 1-0 in World Cup #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Yussuf Poulsen ruined Peru's first appearance at a World Cup finals for 36 years on Saturday with the winning goal for Denmark to seal a 1-0 victory in Saransk.

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Dozens of Taliban, Afghan forces killed while celebrating Eid truce #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A car bomb killed at least 26 people at a gathering of Taliban and Afghan armed forces in the eastern city of Nangarhar on Saturday, an official said, as soldiers and militants celebrated an unprecedented Eid ceasefire.

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World Cup debutants Iceland draw 1-1 against Argentina as Messi misses penalty #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Argentina captain Lionel Messi missed a second-half penalty as his side were held to a 1-1 draw by World Cup debutants Iceland in Group D on Saturday.

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Giant blaze devastates famed Glasgow School of Art for second time #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Fire devastated one of the world's top art schools once again on Saturday, destroying four years of restoration work after a previous blaze ripped through the historic Glasgow School of Art.

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France beat Australia 2-1 in World Cup opener #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Paul Pogba scored a late goal to earn France a hard-fought 2-1 win against Australia as technology played a major part in their opening World Cup Group C game on Saturday.

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France need to be ready to face tactically ‘different’ Australia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France coach Didier Deschamps called on his quality-packed side to "seize the day" when they face Australia looking for an opening win in the World Cup in Kazan on Saturday.

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Refugee food festival builds gastronomic bridges #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two years after the idea of showcasing the diverse culinary heritages of the city's refugees was born, Paris is hosting a Refugee Food Festival, which has now spread to 15 cities across the globe.

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Nicaragua’s Ortega agrees to crisis talks, probe into deadly unrest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Nicaraguan government and civic groups on Friday agreed to halt all violence, in a major step to end two months of political unrest that has left 170 dead and rocked the government of President Daniel Ortega.

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Ten spots to watch the World Cup in and around Paris #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The city of Paris has put the nix on fan zones for security purposes, but there are still plenty of places to watch the World Cup. Here’s a helpful guide to get you started.

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Trump ex-campaign manager Manafort jailed pending trial #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump's former campaign manager Paul Manafort was ordered into custody Friday after a federal judge revoked his house arrest citing newly filed obstruction of justice charges.

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Macron calls for solidarity, urges 'profound reform' of EU asylum rules #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte to Paris Friday amid a row over the migrant crisis. In remarks following the talks, Macron called for greater solidarity and "profound reforms" of EU asylum rules.

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Merkel faces defiance as poll shows support for tougher stance on migrants #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As Chancellor Angela Merkel fights to save her government in a heated battle over immigration, an opinion poll Friday showed most Germans support the tougher line of her rebel interior minister.

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China retaliates against new Trump tariffs, raising prospect of trade war #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

China announced "equal" retaliatory measures on Friday after the US said it planned to impose tariffs on $50 billion of Chinese imports, raising concerns of an escalating trade war between the world’s two largest economies.

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Video: Fishing far from home, from Senegal to France's Brittany #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In the western French region of Brittany, Senegalese fishermen board trawlers in the early morning to catch fish for the local markets of Guilvinec and Lorient. They have come to France to work because the fishing sector is in crisis in their home country due to overfishing. Despite immigrating to France, these foreign workers retain strong links with Senegal.

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French union vows to extend train strike into summer #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The head of France's main rail union on Friday announced it would extend months of rolling strikes into July even though the reforms it is protesting have been adopted by parliament.

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China vows swift response to Trump tariff list #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

China vowed on Friday to strike back quickly if the United States hurts its interests, hours before US President Donald Trump was due to unveil revisions to a tariff list targeting $50 billion worth of Chinese goods.

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Eid celebrations mark end of Muslim holy month #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Muslims around the world celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Fitr on Friday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan when the faithful fast from sunrise to sunset.

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Migrant row on the agenda as Macron hosts Italian leader #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Italy's new premier Giuseppe Conte for a working lunch Friday, just days after sparks flew between the two leaders over Rome's rejection of a rescue ship carrying hundreds of migrants.

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Russia wins opening World Cup match against Saudi Arabia, 5-0 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russia won the opening World Cup match against Saudi Arabia 5-0 on Thursday in Moscow, bolstering the host country's hopes for a strong showing at home. Follow our special coverage from FRANCE 24’s correspondents in Russia.

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New York State sues Trump family foundation for 'persistently illegal conduct' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

New York State filed suit Thursday against President Donald Trump, his sons and daughter, alleging a pattern of "persistently illegal conduct" at their family foundation and seeking the charity's dissolution.

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Russia arrests British gay rights activist ahead of World Cup #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British gay rights activist Peter Tatchell was arrested on Thursday in Russia for holding a one-man protest against the country's record on LGBT rights, hours before the kick-off of the World Cup.

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French companies anticipate World Cup fever, and workplace slackers #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Russia on Thursday, more than 50 percent of French people surveyed have said they plan to watch Les Bleus play, even if the match is scheduled during work hours.

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Video: Men forced into marriage in northern India #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Forced marriages are on the rise in India. In most cases, it's women who are kidnapped and forced into marrying a man they do not know. But in the northern state of Bihar, one of the country's poorest, men are also being kidnapped. This little-known phenomenon resurfaced recently with media coverage of a young engineer who was forced into marriage at gunpoint. Our India correspondents report.

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Argentina's lower house approves limited abortion bill #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Argentina's lower house on Thursday approved a limited abortion bill, sending the measure to the Senate.

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Antarctic ice melting has nearly tripled in five years #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The melting of Antarctica is accelerating at an alarming rate, with about three trillion tons of ice disappearing since 1992, an international team of ice experts said in a new study.

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French parliament passes rail reform that sparked months of strikes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French lawmakers on Thursday gave final approval to a controversial reform of indebted state rail operator SNCF, handing President Emmanuel Macron a key victory in his battle with trade unions.

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Russia determined to keep politics out as World Cup kicks off #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After years of costly preparations dogged by diplomatic scandals, the World Cup’s month-long football bonanza kicks off on Thursday with an underwhelming opener pitting the home team against Saudi Arabia.

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Italy PM confirms Macron meeting amid migrant boat row #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A meeting between Italy’s prime minister and the French president will go ahead as planned on Friday despite an ugly spat between the two countries over Rome’s refusal to take in a migrant rescue ship.

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Italy threatens to scrap Macron meeting over migrant boat row #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A meeting between Italy’s prime minister and the French president is in doubt amid an ugly spat between the two countries over Rome’s refusal to take in a migrant rescue ship.

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PSG escape financial 'fair play' sanctions – for now #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Paris Saint-Germain escaped getting hit with financial "fair play" sanctions on Wednesday but the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) wants the club to raise millions by the end of June or face fines.

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Russia gets set to host World Cup as costs soar #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

All eyes will be on Russia as the World Cup kicks off on Thursday. The country has spent almost €9 billion on the event. Of the 12 stadiums, nine have been built from scratch. In the 11 host cities, newly refurbished airports and hundreds of kilometres of roads will present visitors with a modern and welcoming Russia. But amid cost overruns and construction work falling behind schedule, preparations for the World Cup have already gone into extra time. Our correspondents report.

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‘We’re doomed!’: Is UK's Royal Mail poking fun at Brexit with new postage stamps? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The UK’s Royal Mail has unveiled a set of eight special postage stamps to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic sitcom ‘Dad’s Army’. The stamps have gone viral, with some saying they are a commentary on the state of Brexit-era Britain.

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USA, Mexico and Canada to host 2026 World Cup #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada after FIFA's congress voted on Wednesday to back the tri-nation joint bid for the tournament.

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Spain coach Lopetegui sacked two days before World Cup debut #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Spanish football federation has fired coach Julen Lopetegui two days before the country's opening World Cup match against Portugal, enraged by his decision to sign a deal with Real Madrid.

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Italy summons French ambassador in migrant boat row #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Italian government has summoned the French ambassador in Rome after France accused Italy of cynicism and irresponsibility for closing its ports to an NGO-run rescue ship with hundreds of migrants on board.

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French farmers to continue fuel blockades over palm oil imports #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France's main farm union called early on Wednesday for protesters to continue a blockade of refineries and fuel depots after the government failed to ease their concerns over the use of imported palm oil at local biofuel plants.

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ICC orders interim release of DR Congo warlord Bemba #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

International judges Tuesday ordered the interim release of former Congolese vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba who was acquitted last week of war crimes after a decade behind bars.

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Greece announces historic breakthrough in Macedonia name row #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Greece and Macedonia have reached a historic accord to resolve a dispute over the former Yugoslav republic’s name that has troubled relations between the two countries for decades.

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Frenchman at centre of Nobel Prize scandal charged with rape #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A French culture figure at the centre of a scandal that splintered the Swedish Academy which awards the Nobel Literature Prize has been charged with two counts of rape, Stockholm prosecutors said on Tuesday.

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2026 World Cup vote: Will Morocco or North America win? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

FIFA members will decide on Wednesday whether the 2026 World Cup should be played in North America or in Morocco, taking football's global showpiece to Africa for just the second time.

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Reporter's notebook: in the footsteps of legendary Guinea-Bissau band Super Mama Djombo #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

When Guinea-Bissau became independent from Portugal in 1974, a wave of optimism washed over the country, epitomised by the legendary band Super Mama Djombo. FRANCE 24 tracked down some of its band members in Bissau.

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EU tensions flare over migrants as Macron blasts Italy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday accused Italy of "cynicism and irresponsibility" over its refusal to take in hundreds of migrants stranded on a rescue ship in the Mediterranean.

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Trump-Kim summit the art of the deal? No, say experts #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have hailed Tuesday’s summit in Singapore as a diplomatic breakthrough. Most analysts however disagree.

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Brexit law faces crucial UK parliament vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May faces a knife-edge vote in parliament Tuesday on her centrepiece Brexit legislation, despite her last-minute warning that defeat risks undermining her negotiations with Brussels.

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Trump-Kim summit: Handshakes, smiles and a bromance #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

IN THE PAPERS - Tuesday, June 12: We bring you coverage of the historic summit in Singapore between North Korea's Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump. We look at reactions from the front pages, opinion pages and social media.

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Madagascar president names consensus cabinet, pledges fair election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Madagascar’s president named a new cabinet and promised free elections late on Monday, after a court ordered him to form a consensus government in an effort to end a political crisis.

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Singapore Summit: Read the full text of Trump and Kim's joint statement #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pledged on Tuesday to work toward complete denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula while Washington committed to provide security guarantees for its old enemy.

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Italian ships to take Aquarius rescue vessel migrants to Spain #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hundreds of migrants stranded on board the Aquarius rescue vessel in the Mediterranean will be transferred to Italian ships and taken to Spain, French charity SOS Mediterranee said Tuesday.

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Trump heads for N. Korea nuclear talks – with no scientific advisor #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump has said he will rely on his instincts when he meets North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore Tuesday. But without a trusted scientific advisor in his team, some fear gut feelings alone may not be enough.

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Italy and immigration: a look at the numbers #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Italy's refusal to offer safe harbour to a rescue ship carrying hundreds of migrants has cast a harsh spotlight on the new populist government's hardened stance on immigration.

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Belgium hands Paris attacks suspect to France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Belgian authorities on Monday handed a key suspect in the 2015 Paris attacks and 2016 Brussels bombings over to France for questioning ahead of possible terror charges by French prosecutors.

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French farmers block refineries over palm oil imports #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French farmers blocked access to 13 refineries across France on Monday to protest plans to import palm oil for use in biofuels, a move they denounce as unfair competition.

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Spain's PM agrees to let migrant rescue ship dock in Valencia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Spain's new prime minister has ordered authorities to allow a rescue ship carrying 629 migrants to dock in the eastern port of Valenica after the boat was refused by Italy and Malta.

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'With N. Korea, everything is perfectly sound and rational' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korea experts Dorian Malovic and Juliette Morillot have co-written a book in French called "The World According to Kim Jong-un". They have both been to North Korea many times. Here, they tell us what to expect from Tuesday's historic summit in Singapore between the North Korean leader and US President Donald Trump.

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Residents barricade streets for protection amid Nicaragua unrest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

There is entrenched fighting in Nicaragua between security forces loyal to President Daniel Ortega and protesters demanding his resignation. FRANCE 24’s Laurence Cuvillier and Matthieu Comin report from the city of Masaya.

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Timeline: North Korea’s nuclear ambitions and the shift to diplomacy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korea has been pursuing a missile programme since the 1970s, eventually concluding that a nuclear deterrent was needed to ensure the survival of its dynastic regime. In recent months, however, it has adopted a more diplomatic approach.

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Paris more attractive than London for business investment, says EY #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

For the first time, Paris is ahead of London as the most attractive European city for businesses to invest in, according to a report by consultancy firm EY.

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Three Gulf Arab states pledge $2.5bn to Jordan after protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Three Gulf Arab states pledged $2.5 billion in aid to Jordan on Monday in an effort to stabilize the US-allied kingdom as it faces its worst protests in years over government austerity plans that include tax increases.

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Neymar scores stunner for Brazil as Ronaldo trains in Russia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Neymar scored on his return to the starting line-up in Brazil's final World Cup warm-up on Sunday as Cristiano Ronaldo trained with European champions Portugal and Mohamed Salah touched down in Russia.

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Kurd-Arab council ready for 'unconditional talks' with Syria regime #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The political arm of a powerful alliance of Syrian Kurd and Arab fighters announced Sunday it was ready for unconditional peace talks with the central government in Damascus.

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After 2014 debacle, Brazil’s renaissance for 2018 World Cup #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Brazil have been the World Cup’s most successful team, winning it a record five times. But as 2014’s hosts, they crashed out in the semi-finals, humiliated by Germany’s 7-1 thrashing. Since then, the team have rebuilt.

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Singapore Summit: Both sides need to define denuclearisation #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

François Godement of the European Council on Foreign Relations spoke to FRANCE 24 ahead of Tuesday's summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump.

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Fire hits Iraq's biggest ballot warehouse before recount #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A storage site in Baghdad housing ballot boxes from Iraq's May parliamentary election has caught fire and first responders are attempting to control it, a local official and the interior ministry said on Sunday.

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Live: French Open final – Rafael Nadal vs Dominic Thiem #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Eyeing a record 11th French Open title, “King of Clay” Rafael Nadal takes on his heir apparent, Dominic Thiem, in the men’s final at Roland Garros. Follow the action on our liveblog starting at 3pm Paris time.

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Thousands celebrate gay pride in cities across Europe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of people took to the streets to support LGBT rights in cities across Europe on Saturday, with marchers waving rainbow flags and condemning discrimination in all its forms.

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From ‘Mad man’ to ‘Rocket man’: The undiplomatic diplomacy behind the North Korea summit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is an improbable return to diplomacy after a series of rather undiplomatic personal exchanges.

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Romanian government mobilises against judicial 'abuses' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Supporters of the Romanian government are assembling in the capital dressed in white to protest alleged abuses committed by anti-corruption prosecutors.

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Summit is 'one-time shot' for peace with North Korea, says Trump #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump said his summit with North Korea represented "a one-time" chance to forge peace and that he would know within a minute if his counterpart Kim Jong Un was a serious partner.

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Trump demands 'no tariffs' while defending steel, aluminum tariffs on US imports at G7 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump said Saturday his talks with fellow G7 leaders on trade had been "extremely productive" and that he would prefer a tariff-free world if other countries would only treat the United States fairly.

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Kim Jong-Un: A 'pragmatic' leader determined to remain in power #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's intentions ahead of a June 12 meeting with US President Donald Trump may seem opaque. But some experts say Kim's actions to remain in power are rational and pragmatic.

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Prosecutor reveals details of Bourdain's tragic suicide #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The prosecutor of Colmar in France's Alsace region says that writer and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain hanged himself in the bathroom of his French hotel room.

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Live: French Open final – Simona Halep vs Sloane Stephens #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

World number one Simona Halep has another shot at that elusive Grand Slam title as she takes on US Open champion Sloane Stephens in the women’s final at Roland Garros on Saturday. Follow all the action on our liveblog starting at 3pm Paris time.

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Sikh soldier makes history by wearing Turban to march in Queen's 92nd birthday parade #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of British soldiers took part in the annual Trooping the Colour on Saturday to mark the Queen's official birthday.

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Eight-try spree as All Blacks thrash France 52-11 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Karl Tu'inukuafe made his immense presence felt with a game-changing introduction to Test rugby as the All Blacks came from behind to record a runaway 52-11 win over France in Auckland on Saturday.

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Who gave soldiers order 'not to enter' Bataclan, attack victims demand #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Survivors and families of victims of the 2015 Bataclan attack in Paris filed a legal complaint Friday over the inaction of some soldiers that night in what could expose egregious failings within France's military and political commands.

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Air France unions call for four-day strike end of June #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Unions at Air France on Friday called for a four-day strike starting June 23 over a continuing pay dispute that prompted the resignation of parent company Air France-KLM’s chief executive last month.

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Warriors sweep Cavaliers to win third NBA title in four years #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An overpowering Golden State Warriors squad captured its third NBA crown in four seasons on Friday, routing Cleveland 108-85 to complete a sweep in the best-of-seven NBA Finals.

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G7 leaders seek to smooth over differences at summit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Donald Trump and America's closest allies will bid to paper over the cracks Saturday after a fractious G7 summit, before the US presidents sets off on a mission to make peace with a traditional enemy.

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Video: Meeting Russia’s World Cup volunteers #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More than 35,000 people will work without pay for FIFA during the 2018 World Cup in Russia. These volunteers will welcome guests in the 11 host cities, help translate, handle VIPs, and coordinate logistics and doping tests. They will be everywhere: in stadiums, tourist spots, railway stations and airports. FIFA has long used volunteers to help run its World Cups, but in Russia, volunteering has a long tradition. Our reporters travelled across Russia to meet the World Cup volunteers.

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ICC overturns murder, rape, pillage convictions of DR Congo ex-VP Bemba #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

International Criminal Court appeals judges have overturned the convictions of former Congolese Vice President Jean-Pierre Bemba for atrocities committed by his forces in Central African Republic.

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Mediterranean could become a 'sea of plastic', says WWF #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Mediterranean could become a "sea of plastic", the WWF warned on Friday in a report calling for measures to clean up one of the world's worst affected bodies of water.

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Austria to close several mosques, expel imams in crackdown on ‘political islam’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Austria’s government said Friday that it is closing seven mosques and plans to expel imams in a crackdown on “political Islam” and foreign financing of religious groups.

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Lebanon freezes residency applications for UNHCR staff #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil has directed authorities to freeze all residency applications submitted by the United Nations’ refugee agency UNHCR, his office said in an emailed statement on Friday.

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US celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain dies in France at 61 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

American celebrity chef and food critic Anthony Bourdain has committed suicide in France at the age of 61, according to CNN. Bourdain took viewers around the world for his popular “Parts Unknown” series on the US television network.

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Bataclan victims file legal complaint over ‘inadequate’ police response #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A group of 30 survivors and the families of victims of the deadly Bataclan attack in Paris on November 13, 2015, has filed a legal complaint demanding to know why an anti-terror unit was ordered to remain outside the concert hall during the massacre.

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Video: What remains of multicultural France that won 1998 World Cup? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Most French people remember where they were on the night of July 12, 1998. That’s when France was crowned the winner of the football World Cup, after beating Brazil 3-0. After the final, 1.5 million people flocked to the Champs-Élysées avenue in Paris to celebrate the victory. “Les Bleus”, a team made up of black, white and North African players, symbolised multicultural France. Twenty years on, ahead of the 2018 World Cup kick-off, our reporters met up with key figures from that time.

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Buzzfeed to shut down French version of its website #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US news website Buzzfeed is to shut down its French version after four years online, staff told AFP on Thursday.

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Halep to face Stephens in third shot at French Open final #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Simona Halep will have another shot at claiming that elusive Grand Slam title when she takes on Sloane Stephens in the women’s French Open final on Saturday, while Rafael Nadal will face Juan Martin del Potro for a place in the men’s final.

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Putin takes aim at West in annual Q&A with Russians #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday lashed out at US trade tariffs and Western sanctions against oligarchs during an annual televised phone-in that also saw him address the concerns of ordinary Russians.

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Israel's Ehud Barak: 'We must ease the humanitarian situation in Gaza' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In an interview with FRANCE 24, former Israeli PM Ehud Barak reacted to the cancellation of a football match between Israel and Argentina, PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Europe, as well as the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal. Barak supports a two-state solution in the Middle East, calling it "the only long-term possible stable equilibrium" and said Israel must take steps to "ease the humanitarian situation in Gaza", while fighting Hamas. Finally, he said Netanyahu "should resign".

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‘Bees are dying’: Beekeepers stage Paris mock funeral #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Bees in France are dying at an alarming rate, say beekeepers who staged a mock funeral in central Paris on Thursday, calling on the government to take urgent action to stave off an ecological disaster.

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No smoking: Is a major cultural change underway in France? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

When you think about a stereotypical French person, you often imagine them with a glass of wine in one hand and a cigarette in the other - but how true is that cliché? The idea that France is a chain-smoking nation has persisted over the years despite recent statistics that suggest more and more people are quitting. Could a major cultural change be underway?

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Jordan's next PM vows to withdraw controversial tax bill #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Jordan’s designated new prime minister said on Thursday he would drop a proposed tax law, conceding to a key demand of protesters who have already brought down the government.

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Britain's Supreme Court criticises Northern Ireland abortion laws #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Britain's Supreme Court on Thursday criticized Northern Ireland's strict anti-abortion laws but dismissed a legal challenge.

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Police search French finance ministry in Macron chief of staff probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Police raided France's economy ministry Wednesday as part of a conflict of interest probe into President Emmanuel Macron's chief of staff Alexis Kohler, a source close to the case said.

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Kurdish forces to withdraw from Syria’s Manbij under US-Turkey deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Manbij Military Council, a group allied to the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northern Syria, said on Wednesday that the Kurdish YPG militia would remove its military advisers from the flashpoint town in the coming days.

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Tunisia's interior minister fired after deadly migrant shipwreck #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tunisian Prime Minister Youssef Chahed on Wednedsay fired Interior Minister Lotfi Brahem, a government statement said, after one of the worst migrant boat accidents in recent years.

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Jordan reels under pressure of the street - and Gulf monarchies #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The recent crisis in Jordan, sparked by protests over IMF-backed austerity measures, may be economic. But there’s also a diplomatic twist, with Gulf rivalries and US foreign policy maneuvers, adding fuel to the fire.

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France's freeclimbing 'Spiderman' arrested while climbing Seoul skyscraper #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French freeclimbing daredevil Alain Robert, known as the "French Spiderman", was arrested on Wednesday as he tried to climb the Lotte World Tower in Seoul.

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Macron's frenetic reform drive exhausts French MPs #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France may be famed for its 35-hour working week, but in parliament the marathon debates and 1am votes prompted by President Emmanuel Macron's reform drive have MPs on the brink of burnout.

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Live: Macron, Netanyahu discuss Iran nuclear deal at Paris talks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French and Israel leaders are holding talks in Paris on the Iranian nuclear deal, which Benjamin Netanyahu fiercely opposes. Watch their press conference live on FRANCE 24.

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Macron wishes Les Bleus luck ahead of 2018 World Cup #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron paid a visit to Les Bleus at the national training centre in Clairefontaine on Tuesday to wish the team luck ahead of the start of the 2018 World Cup in Russia later this month.

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Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to rape charges #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges of rape and sexual assault in the first cases involving the disgraced producer to be tested in criminal court since scores of accusers emerged last year.

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Italy’s PM takes aim at EU migrant policy, Russia sanctions in maiden speech #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The leader of Italy's new “anti-system” government vowed Tuesday to challenge austerity, redistribute migrants in the EU and review the bloc's sanctions against Russia, in his first policy speech to lawmakers since being sworn in.

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Belgium extradites brother of suspected Paris attacks mastermind #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The brother of the suspected mastermind of the Paris terror attacks of 2015 has been handed over by Belgium to French authorities, Belgian prosecutors said Tuesday.

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American band Pink Martini celebrate 20 years since 'Sympathique' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

They're the American band that wrote one of the world's best-known French-language songs. In their gently charming way, they represent an alternative America, singing in more than 20 languages and travelling the world collaborating with multinational artists. They're on tour to celebrate 20 years since their first record, "Sympathique". China Forbes and Thomas Lauderdale from Pink Martini speak to Eve Jackson.

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Iran tells UN watchdog it will hike uranium enrichment capacity #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iran has notified the International Atomic Energy Agency that it has launched a plan to increase its uranium enrichment capacity, nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi said Tuesday.

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Prominent Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan to testify over rape accusations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tariq Ramadan, a prominent scholar of Islam, will appear before judges in Paris for the first time on Tuesday since he was put under formal investigation in February on charges he raped two women in France.

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Niger's Issoufou urges countries to 'honour commitments' on migration #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In an interview with FRANCE 24 in Paris, Niger's President Mahamadou Issoufou discussed migration, the political crisis in Libya and a recent crackdown on protests.

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Amnesty International says US-led coalition destroyed Syria's Raqqa #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An international human rights group on Tuesday accused the US and its allies of showing little regard for civilians' lives while attacking the Syrian city that was once the de-facto capital of IS group, an allegation denied by the US military.

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Accusations against Macron’s right-hand man threaten govt credibility #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France’s financial prosecutor opened an investigation on Monday into allegations against President Emmanuel Macron’s chief-of-staff, Alexis Kohler, for violations of conflict of interest laws.

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US urges China to account for Tiananmen ‘ghosts’ as thousands attend Hong Kong vigil #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States urged China to make a full public account of a crackdown on student-led pro-democracy protests in and around Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989 as tens of thousands in Hong Kong held a candlelight vigil for the victims.

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French President Macron's chief of staff Kohler faces corruption probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French anti-corruption prosecutors have opened an investigation into President Emmanuel Macron’s chief of staff Alexis Kohler over his links to Italian shipping giant MSC, a statement said on Monday.

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Jordan's King to ask PM to resign amid protests, says government source #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Jordan’s King Abdullah has summoned the prime minister for a meeting that could pave the way for his resignation, a government source said Monday, after another night of protests against austerity measures.

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Palestinian FA calls on Argentina's Messi to sit out Jerusalem friendly #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Palestinian football boss Jibril Rajoub called Sunday on Barcelona star Lionel Messi not to play in an Argentina-Israel game in Jerusalem and urged fans to burn their shirts if he does.

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Anti-migrant party leading in Slovenia elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The anti-immigration party of veteran centre-right leader Janez Jansa has emerged as the largest party in Slovenia's parliamentary election on Sunday but may struggle to command a majority, according to nearly final results.

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Neymar back with a bang as Brazil beats Croatia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Neymar scored on his return to action after three months out through injury as Brazil warmed up for the World Cup with a 2-0 friendly win over Croatia at Anfield on Sunday.

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Dozens of migrants found dead after boat sinks off Tunisian coast #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The bodies of 35 migrants have been recovered off Tunisia's southern coast, the country's defence ministry said Sunday, revising upwards an earlier government death toll.

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UN calls for calm as dozens injured in Mali protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The UN has called for calm in Mali after dozens of people were hurt during banned opposition protests in Bamako, two months ahead of a presidential election.

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French rail travel disrupted as workers strike, again #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France’s national rail service, SNCF, went on strike yet again this weekend, disrupting travel across the country. The action comes after the government offered to forgive most of the company’s debt if it accepts reforms to make it more competitive.

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'Get ready to pack your bags,' Italy's interior minister tells migrants #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Italy's new hardline interior minister Matteo Salvini will be in Sicily Sunday to push the anti-immigration platform that propelled him to power at one of the country's main landing points for refugees.

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Iraq court sentences French woman to life for joining IS group #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An Iraqi court on Saturday sentenced a French woman to life in jail for membership of the Islamic State jihadist group, an AFP reporter at the courthouse said.

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Egypt's al-Sisi sworn in for second term amid unrest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi vowed to tackle jihadists and revive the economy as he was sworn in Saturday for a second four-year term after a wave of arrests.

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New PM Pedro Sanchez vows to tackle corruption, 'modernise' Spain #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Spanish Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez was sworn in as prime minister on Saturday, a day after ousting Mariano Rajoy in a no-confidence vote over a corruption scandal.

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Venezuela releases dozens of anti-Maduro activists #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Dozens of activists in Venezuela who government opponents considered political prisoners were released from jail Friday in what authorities called a gesture aimed at uniting the fractured nation.

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Petrobras CEO resigns, raising questions over Brazil economy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The president of Brazilian state oil company Petrobras resigned on Friday, the latest fallout from a crippling truckers' strike over fuel prices that has widespread implications for the future of Latin America's largest economy.

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Visa investigating 'service disruption' in Europe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Visa says it is experiencing a "service disruption" as users in several European countries report that they are unable to make payments with their cards.

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Video: Wadood, the Afghan activist seeking international justice #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Wadood has a dream. He’s an Afghan activist who’s made it his mission to get the International Criminal Court to rule on the many war crimes that have been committed in his country, particularly by the Taliban. Every day, he collects testimonies from victims, and every day, he risks his life. The Taliban have let him know that he could very well become their next victim. Our reporters went to meet this idealist who is determined to transform his dream into reality.

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Giuseppe Conte sworn in as head of populist Italian government #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Italy's new government, with Giuseppe Conte as prime minister, was sworn in Friday bringing to an end three months of political deadlock that began with an inconclusive election on March 4.

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Saudi princess Vogue cover sparks anger over jailed activists #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An image on the cover of Vogue Arabia of a Saudi princess behind the wheel of a red convertible has sparked anger in the conservative kingdom following the jailing of activists who campaigned for women to be allowed to drive.

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EU takes case against US steel, aliminium tariffs to WTO #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The European Union on Friday submitted a request for consultations with the United States on steel and aluminium tariffs announced by Washington, a first step in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) dispute settlement process, a WTO official said.

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Sharing the untold stories of the women who shaped Paris #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In this special edition, we take a look at the movement to recognise the contribution of women in the French capital and the growing campaign to share their often untold stories. We meet two women who are contributing to this through their guided tours and publications. In addition, we take a look at the work of Paris's City Hall, which is helping the cause with its ongoing campaign to increase the number of streets and squares named after women.

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Lions, tigers and a jaguar escape from German zoo #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Police killed a bear and were searching for two lions, two tigers and a jaguar that broke out of their cages in a zoo in western Germany on Friday.

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Socialist Pedro Sanchez named Spain’s new prime minister #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Socialist Pedro Sanchez took over as Spain’s prime minister on Friday, after outgoing leader Mariano Rajoy lost a parliamentary confidence vote triggered by a long-running corruption trial involving members of his centre-right party.

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Libyan parliament speaker slams 'outside interference' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Rival Libyan factions met in Paris this week for talks, where they agreed to hold parliamentary and presidential elections on December 10. FRANCE 24 sat down with the speaker of the Libyan parliament, Aguila Saleh, who is based in the eastern city of Tobruk.

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Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy faces defeat in no-confidence vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Spain’s centre-right Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy was set to be voted out of office on Friday and replaced by a Socialist, in a no-confidence motion triggered by a long-running corruption trial involving members of his party.

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