IMF reaches historical loan agreement with Senegal
The IMF and Senegal have agreed on a new 2.2 billion-dollar loan programme to support financial reforms, a relief for…
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UNIFIL peacekeepers patrol south Lebanon, caught between Israel and Hezbollah
Since this spring, about 6 percent of Lebanon has been occupied by the Israeli army. On the ground, around 600 French…
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Kenya shifts to electric cars as fuel prices soar 50%
In Kenya, locally made eletric vehicles are gaining traction as fuel prices rise. As more and more Kenyans consider…
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Illegal mining ravages Johannesburg neighbourhoods
Some houses in one Johannesburg neighbourhood are in danger of collapse because of illegal mining. Known as Zama Zamas,…
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Iran: US accused of hitting wedding party in latest strikes
#Tehran says at least four people were killed and dozens more wounded in a #US strike on a town near in the south of…
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Military buildup seen in Ethiopia near Sudanese border
A major military buildup has been observed on the Ethiopian side of the Sudanese border. It comes amid intensified…
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FRANCE 24 in Nepal: In Bharatpur, authorities begin burying unidentified bodies
In Nepal, the death toll continues to rise. Every day, new bodies are recovered, but many remain unidentifiable.…
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Who is Trump's Venezuela go-between?
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 2: We look at papers' coverage of the shadowy Venezuelan magnate who brokered the…
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450 applicants in a matter of seconds: The struggle to find rental flats in Paris
September is the time of year when students in France are scrambling for accommodation, and this year, the available…
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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong could face life in prison after guilty plea
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to foreign collusion on Wednesday in a second national…
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What we know about alleged US strike on Iran wedding
US forces launched fresh attacks on Iran Tuesday, including one that the Iranian Red Crescent said left four people…
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‘Tower of broken dreams’: French artist takes Eiffel Tower work to Burning man
A French artist from Saint-Malo-du-Bois in the Vendée region has taken a sculpture known as the “Broken Eiffel Tower”…
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Hollywood in retreat as Venice Film Festival kicks off
The Venice Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday with the glamorous cinema showcase handing George Clooney a lifetime…
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Why did Russia target Leipzig airport in alleged drone attack?
The European Union and several individual member states have summoned Russian embassy officials over an attempted drone…
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Football: Senegal's Iliman Ndiaye signs with Manchester City
Senegalese international Iliman Ndiaye has signed a contract with Manchester City that runs through 2031.
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‘The sky is for drones’: Zelensky warns Russian skies unsafe for airlines
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warned airlines and insurance companies on Tuesday that the presence of…
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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national security case
Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to collude with foreign…
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Nepal floods: Families gather at overwhelmed morgues in desperate search for loved ones
In Nepal, the hope of finding survivors is fading daily. Bodies are piling up in morgues, and storage capacity is…
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US energy secretary vows oil output will double on visit to Venezuela
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright landed in Venezuela on Tuesday ahead of a signing ceremony for a landmark oil deal…
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Iran strikes back against latest US attacks, vowing ‘severe’ consequences
Iran struck US interests around the Middle East on Wednesday, vowing "severe" consequences for renewed American attacks…
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Nepal tunnel rescuers hit dead ends as search for trapped workers continues
Rescue teams in Nepal were still searching Wednesday for hundreds of workers believed to have been trapped inside…
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US Postal Service whistleblower warns new system could disrupt midterm election voting
A US Postal Service whistleblower has warned that a new ballot-processing system ordered by President Donald Trump and…
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Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk to face murder trial and possible death penalty
A judge in the US state of Utah has ruled that the man accused of shooting far-right activist Charlie Kirk will face…
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Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong on Wednesday pleaded guilty to colluding with foreign powers in a trial that could see…
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USS Lincoln carrier docks near Thailand's Pattaya resort after nine months at sea
More than 5,000 US sailors and Marines arrived in Thailand Wednesday after nine months at sea on the USS Abraham…
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G20 backs final statement despite Russia tensions, China dissent
G20 finance leaders wrapped up two days of talks in Ashville, North Carolina, on Tuesday with broad backing for a final…
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'Subtle changes pointing to consumer fatigue' a challenge for fast-fashion retailers, expert says
A federation of European textile associations called on Tuesday for an import fee of €10 on fashion imports, the latest…
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Germany blames Russia for airport drone incident, hits back with sanctions
Germany on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted "hybrid attack" involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic…
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Global bond selloff deepens as US launches fresh attacks on Iran
Oil prices rose, stocks fell and bond yields spiked after the US launched fresh attacks on Iranian targets. Japan's…
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Burnham pledges to restore hope as he makes his House of Commons debut as UK leader
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced lawmakers in the House of Commons on Tuesday for the first time since becoming U.K.…
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Football: Europe's top clubs scramble for last-minute signings
The football transfer window is entering its final hours. After a lot of last-minute negotiations, Manchester City are…
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South Africans missing in Nepal's glacial flood
In tonight's edition: Africa Disaster Relief is looking for six South Africans who went missing in the deadly floods on…
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Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ as MapQuest downloads surge
Lake Ontario is now appearing as “Lake America” on Google Maps for US users, following Donald Trump’s executive order…
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AI data centers become surprise issue in US midterm elections
The boom of data centers to power artificial intelligence was a topic of discussion at the G20 summit on Tuesday in…
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US firm to take over some Venezuela oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian firms
The White House on Monday said it’s partnering with North American Blue Energy Partners as part of President Donald…
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Mass burials held in Nepal as bodies wash up after catastrophic flooding
Every day, new bodies are recovered in Nepal, but many remain unidentifiable. Several days after the disaster, some are…
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