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Funeral held for Al Jazeera’s Wishah killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
More than 260 journalists have been killed by Israel in Gaza since the start of the genocide in October 2023.
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Perspective - 'Sheer terror rained from the sky': Arab Reform Initiative Executive Director Nadim Houry
The Executive Director of the Arab Reform Initiative told FRANCE 24 how chaos erupted during Israel’s attacks on Beirut. Nadim Houry was on the phone with colleagues as Israel struck around a hundred…
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Cannes 2026 Palme d’Or picks include Iran’s Farhadi, Spain’s Almodovar
The list of 21 directors vying for the Palme d’Or at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival includes world cinema auteurs such as Iran’s Asghar Farhadi and Spain's Pedro Almodovar, organisers revealed on Thursday.…
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Why Israel’s attacks on Lebanon could cripple US-Iran ceasefire
Ceasefire dispute escalates as US and Israel exclude Lebanon, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.
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NASA Artemis II astronauts prepare to end moon mission in 'fireball' re-entry
Four astronauts traveling back to Earth from the far side of the moon on NASA's Artemis II mission spoke of their emotions as they wrapped up the unprecedented flight and prepared to re-enter the atmosphere…
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In Algeria, Saint Augustine's city anticipates Pope Leo's visit
On Algeria's sparkling Mediterranean coast, the city of Annaba is teeming with excitement as the one-time home of Saint Augustine readies for the country's first visit by a Catholic pontiff. For the…
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Guinea-Bissau's Bijagos Archipelago enters UNESCO world heritage list
It’s a dream come true for Guinea-Bissau: The Bijagos Archipelago – 88 Islands known to be home to the only colony of saltwater hippos in the world – is now part of UNESCO’s World Heritage List. FRANCE…
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'Black Wednesday': Lebanon declares day of mourning amid ongoing Israeli attacks
Lebanon declared a national day of mourning on Thursday after Israeli strikes pummelled the country, killing nearly 200 people and calling into question the ceasefire between the United States and Iran.…
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Argentina MPs approve bill allowing mining in glaciers
Thousands of people have demonstrated against the bill, which scientists and activists say threatens water resources.
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Massive #fire tears through roof of #Rio stadium
A huge fire engulfed the roof of the Olympic Velodrome in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, with around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks sent to tackle the blaze, which was later brought under…
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Djibouti elections: Who’s running against Guelleh and what’s at stake?
Long-ruling leader faces no real competition as he seeks a sixth term in the strategic Horn of Africa country.
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'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry
A drug dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" was sentenced on Wednesday to 15 years in prison in connection with "Friends" star Matthew Perry's 2023 death, including her role in supplying the dose of the…
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