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Iran charges two French detainees with 'spying' for Israel

Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, two French nationals detained in Iran for three years, have been charged with "spying" for Israel, “conspiring to overthrow the regime,” and “corruption on earth,” all three of which carry the death penal...

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Italy to issue half million non-EU work visas over next three years

Italy will issue nearly 500,000 new work visas for non-EU nationals from 2026 to 2028, a cabinet statement said on Monday, as part of a strategy to expand legal immigration channels in response to labour shortages.

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Israel orders evacuation of West Bank’s Tulkarem

Israel has issued additional evacuation orders for the city of Tulkarem in the West Bank, announcing the demolition of more than one hundred buildings. It's part of the Israeli military's ongoing operation in the territory, which has dis...

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U.S. House close to final vote on Trump tax bill

U.S. lawmakers teed up a final vote on Donald Trump's marquee tax and spending bill for Thursday morning after bruising Republican infighting nearly derailed the centerpiece of the president's domestic agenda.

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Netanyahu vows to uproot Hamas as ceasefire proposals discussed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday vowed to eradicate Hamas. The Israeli leader has yet to comment on U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that Israel backed a plan for a 60-day truce in its offensive against Hamas in ...

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French Parliamentary report criticizes PM Bayrou on school abuse

After three months of hearings, a French parliamentary commission released a critical report on sexual abuse and violence in schools, highlighting the state’s failure to protect students.

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French families head to Brittany for break from heatwave

With a massive heatwave still hitting France, some French families are heading to the northwest of France - to Brittany - where temperatures have remained clement.

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In Italy, a new museum lab studies how people see and experience art

In Florence, the newly opened Neuroaesthetics Laboratory at Museo Galileo represents a pioneering achievement as Italy’s first scientific lab located inside a museum.

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Benin dreams of becoming cinema hub

From Los Angeles to Cotonou, producers, directors, and other film industry professionals aim to develop Beninese cinema, hoping to make it essential across the African continent and beyond.

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76 Ghanaians rescued from trafficking scam in Nigeria

Ghanaian police report the rescue of 76 Ghanaians trafficked to Nigeria through a fraudulent recruitment scheme. Most of the victims, primarily young men, were deceived with false promises of football contracts.

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Gaza hospital halts dialysis as offensive escalates

Days before Netanyahu and Trump’s meeting in Washington, the Israeli army has extended its Gaza offensive. Al Shifa hospital, one of the few still operating, has stopped dialysis services due to fuel shortages for its generators.

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France protects vulnerable populations amid extreme heat

As Paris swelters under 40-degree heat, authorities are working to protect vulnerable groups like the homeless and elderly. Reception centers offer temporary relief, helping those at risk stay safe during the extreme temperatures.

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Erdogan condemns magazine over alleged prophet cartoon

Turkish President Erdogan lashed out at a satirical magazine following allegations that it had published a cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed, calling it a "vile provocation". As protests erupted in Istanbul, the magazine's editor said the...

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Intense wildfires sweep through Turkey's Izmir region

More than 50,000 people have been evacuated from western Turkey due to rapidly spreading wildfires fueled by strong winds. Many evacuees, especially from forested coastal areas near Izmir, were relocated to safer zones.

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U.S. sanctions on Sudan over alleged chemical weapons use take effect

U.S. sanctions on Sudan's government, imposed over what Washington says was the use by Khartoum's military of chemical weapons in the country's bloody civil war last year, have taken effect.

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Algerian court upholds five-year jail term for Boualem Sansal

An Algerian court upheld a five-year prison sentence being served by French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal for undermining national unity. Sansal was living in France but was detained while visiting Algeria in November and sentenced in M...

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Europe suffocates under intense heatwave

Europe is currently experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record highs in many countries. The extreme heat is causing health warnings and straining infrastructure across the continent.

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France’s public media reform faces strikes and heated assembly debates

France's National Assembly resumed discussions on plans to consolidate France Télévisions, Radio France, and the National Audiovisual Institute into a single entity. The reform has faced significant opposition.

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Deadly Israeli strikes hit seaside cafe, homes and schools in Gaza

Israeli forces on Monday bombarded homes, schools and a seafront rest area in northern Gaza, killing at least 75 people, according to local health officials. As Israeli strikes on the enclave continue the UN has described the situation i...

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Jury returns for second day at 'Diddy' sex trafficking trial

A jury returns to deliberate for a second day Tuesday at the sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. On Monday, jurors deliberated over five hours without reaching a verdict after receiving instructions on the law from t...

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Greece hit by heatwave and wildfires

Greece remains on high wildfire alert amid an ongoing heatwave. A large fire south of Athens forced evacuations near the Temple of Poseidon, damaging homes and spreading smoke.

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Algeria court to rule on bid to double Boualem Sansal's jail term

An Algerian court is set to issue a verdict on Tuesday regarding prosecutors’ request to increase the prison sentence of Boualem Sansal, a dual-national author whose conviction has strained relations with France.

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Trump cuts to foreign aid looms large at UN development conference

Nations gathered in Seville for a UN-led conference to discuss international development on Monday – with the glaring exception of the US, which snubbed the event after making drastic cuts to its funding for foreign aid.

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Israel strikes pound Gaza, killing 60, ahead of U.S. talks

Israeli strikes killed at least 60 people across Gaza on June 30 in some of the heaviest attacks in weeks as Israeli officials were due in Washington for a new ceasefire push by U.S. President Donald Trump.

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France's public broadcasting unions strike against media merger

France's public broadcasters, including FRANCE 24, joined strikes against a proposed merger that would unite France Médias Monde (FMM) with France Télévisions, Radio France and the National Audiovisual Institute (INA) under the direction...

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U.S. Senate pushes ahead on Trump tax cuts

US Senate Republicans pushed President Donald Trump's sweeping tax cut and spending bill forward on June 29 in a marathon weekend session even as a nonpartisan forecaster said it would add an estimated $3.3 trillion to the nation's debt ...

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Argentina: workers at main pediatric hospital say care 'under threat'

The Garrahan Hospital, Argentina's largest paediatric health centre is now a prime example of Javier Milei's chainsaw-style budget cuts and is now on the verge of collapse.

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Soaring temperatures prompt stay-home warnings across Europe

Authorities across Southern Europe urged people to seek shelter Sunday and protect the most vulnerable as punishing temperatures from Spain to Portugal, Italy and France climbed higher in the summer's first major heatwave.

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Irish rap group Kneecap perform controversial Glastonbury set

Irish rap trio Kneecap took aim at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a defiant performance at Britain's Glastonbury festival. Kneecap has made headlines in recent months with their pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel stance.

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Climate change threatens France's historic castles

France's world-famous castles are increasingly under threat from flooding and extreme heat driven by climate change, with workers often racing against the clock to carry out urgent repairs on and around these historic fortresses.

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