France’s conservatives torn over Macron’s ‘siren call’ before parliamentary polls #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France’s traditional conservative party Les Républicains (LR) was humiliated in last month’s presidential elections, squeezed between the biggest voting blocs on the centre right and far right. Now LR’s leading figures are rowing over the prospect of joining forces with Emmanuel Macron as the president is expected to maintain his majority in June’s parliamentary vote.

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Online content fuelling divisions and global tensions, media watchdog says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Unregulated online content has spread disinformation and propaganda that have amplified political divisions worldwide, fanned international tensions and even contributed to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a media watchdog warned Tuesday. 

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Tunisia announces 'national dialogue', excluding opposition groups #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tunisian President Kais Saied has announced the launch of "national dialogue" to help resolve a political crisis following his controversial power grab, but excluding critical opposition groups. 

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Live: EU prepares for showdown with Russia over oil and gas #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The European Union warned member states Monday to prepare for a possible complete breakdown in gas supplies from Russia, insisting it would not cede to Moscow's demand that imports be paid for in rubles. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). 

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Draft opinion suggests US Supreme Court set to strike down abortion rights, Politico reports #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Supreme Court may be poised to strike down the right to abortion in the United States, US media reported Monday, citing a leaked draft of a majority opinion that would represent a staggering blow to women’s rights.

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Mali junta breaks off from defence accords with France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Mali’s ruling junta announced on Monday it was breaking off from its defence accords with former colonial ruler France, condemning “flagrant violations” of its national sovereignty by the French troops there.

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India’s neutrality on Ukraine tops agenda as Modi heads to Europe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi headed to Europe on Monday with New Delhi's refusal to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine set to be a key talking point in meetings with regional leaders.

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French Greens, far-left leader Mélenchon form an alliance ahead of parliamentary elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

LFI, the movement of far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon, struck a deal with France's green EELV party, politicians  from both sides said on Monday, as the left seeks to form a joint front against President Emmanuel Macron in upcoming parliamentary elections.

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Live: EU energy ministers to hold emergency talks after Russian gas cuts #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The European Union is leaning towards a ban on imports of Russian oil by the end of the year, two EU diplomats said, after talks between the European Commission and EU member states this weekend. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). 

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'Rape and wanton violence': Civilians in Andriivka recount Russian occupation #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Civilians in Andriivka, a village about 60 kilometres west of Kyiv, are coming to terms with the devastation and trauma that they suffered during the month they spent under Russian occupation. 

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Dozens of civilians evacuated from besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Roughly 100 civilians have been evacuated from a besieged steel plant in the eastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday.

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Qantas to launch direct flights from Sydney to London, New York #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Qantas announced on Monday it will launch the world's longest non-stop commercial flight, with passengers set to spend 19 hours in the air traveling from Sydney to London by the end of 2025.

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UN chief calls on juntas in Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali to hand power back to civilians #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

UN chief Antonio Guterres called Sunday for the military juntas in Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali to ensure a swift return to civilian rule and reminded the world to deliver on "climate emergency" promises.

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Biden, Trevor Noah headline White House press dinner #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The president and the jokes were back, as the gloves -- and Covid masks -- came off for the return of the White House correspondents' dinner in Washington on Saturday. 

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Guinea junta leader Mamady Doumbouya decides on 39-month transition #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, the head of Guinea's military junta, said Saturday he had opted for a 39-month transitional period before a return to civilian rule.

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Lyon and holders Barcelona on course for Women's Champions League final clash #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Record seven-time winners Lyon saw off French rivals Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday to join holders Barcelona in the final of this season's Women's Champions League.

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