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More than an art form: In Cape Verde, music boosts economy and tourism

In Cape Verde, music is more than just an art form – it is central to the country's national identity and economy. Experts estimate that around a quarter of all jobs in the archipelago are in some way linked to the music industry. The most famous Cape Verdean singer of…

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EU reportedly set to impose tariffs on Chinese electric car imports

Several media outlets are reporting that the European Commission will notify carmakers this Wednesday that it will impose provisional import duties on Chinese electric vehicles next month. The move is based on a probe the EU has conducted amid accusations that Chinese carmakers benefit from an unfair advantage thanks to…

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Macron says he called snap elections to prevent rise of far right in 2027 presidential vote

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said he had called legislative elections in a bid to prevent the far right from winning the presidency in 2027 when his second and final term ends. He called on all French parties “able to say no to extremes” to unite ahead of the…

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'Rish, I didn't have a dish': Sunak blasted as Conservative Party launches manifesto

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 12: France's Les Républicains party leader Eric Ciotti has backed an alliance with the far-right National Rally. The move is causing outrage within his party, with many calling for his resignation. Also, the UK's Conservative Party has launched its manifesto ahead of the general election.…

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🔴 Live: 'Time for haggling to stop' on Gaza truce, Blinken says

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken vowed Wednesday to keep pressing to seal a Gaza ceasefire deal, saying that not all of Hamas’s proposed amendments were acceptable but voicing hope that gaps could be closed. "The longer this goes on, the more people will suffer, and it's time for the…

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Malawi's vice-president, nine others confirmed dead in plane crash

Saulos Chilima, the vice president of Malawi, and nine others were flying within the country on Monday morning when their aircraft disappeared from airport radars. Roughly 24 hours later, the wreck of a plane has been found with no survivors on board.

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Unconventional campaigns continue at border between North and South Korea

Day after day, the Cold War-style yet bizarre campaigns continue at the heavily fortified border between North and South Korea – from mammoth South Korean loudspeakers blaring BTS music; to large North Korean balloons carrying manure, cigarette butts and waste batteries; to small South Korean civilian leaflets slamming North Korean…

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World Bank sees global 'soft landing' but warns of sluggish growth for developing nations

The World Bank has upgraded its global growth outlook for this year, expecting it to hold steady at 2.6 percent for the first time in three years. The latest Global Economic Prospects report, however, warns that growth still remains well below the average of the pre-pandemic decade, with the world's…

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No, this photo does not show a US soldier involved in an Israeli hostage rescue operation

Some social media users are sharing an image claiming to show a US special operations soldier involved in the deadly Nuseirat refugee camp operation in Gaza, where four hostages were rescued by Israel. We tell you more in this edition of Truth or Fake.

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France's dissolution of parliament, snap elections: What happens next?

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on June 9 that he was dissolving the National Assembly and calling for new parliamentary elections following the far right’s landslide victory in the European elections. The elections for France’s lower house of parliament, conducted over two rounds, will be held on June 30 and…

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Eight months and counting: How to get Israel and Hamas to seal ceasefire deal?

When Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, everyone knew war would follow. But few probably expected it to last eight long months in one of the world's most densely populated areas. Will the latest hopes of a truce once again be dashed? Critics contend that for leaders on both sides,…

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Versailles palace briefly evacuated due to smoke from roof works

The Palace of Versailles was briefly evacuated on Tuesday afternoon after plumes of smoke were spotted amid renovation work on the roof near the Marble Court, an area of the original château built in 1623 by French King Louis XIII.

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Nigerian singer-songwriter Yemi Alade: 'My art is a reflection of who I am'

In this edition we meet a true superstar from Nigeria – the sensational singer-songwriter Yemi Alade. A musical trailblazer since 2015, Yemi has captivated audiences worldwide with her incredible talent. Her music is a mixture of Afropop, highlife, dancehall, pop and R'n'B. We had the pleasure of meeting her during…

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Life after prison: The story of British poet and author Lady Unchained

A woman who spent several years in a British prison and now spends time trying to help other prisoners has told FRANCE 24 that picking up the pen whilst she was behind bars saved her life. Lady Unchained now spends her time running workshops inside prisons to encourage others to…

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French conservatives in turmoil as leader backs Le Pen alliance for snap elections

The leader of France's main right-wing party on Tuesday said he backed an alliance with the far right of Marine Le Pen in snap legislative elections, triggering a crisis within his own party and fury from the government.

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Russia, Belarus launch second stage of joint tactical nuclear weapons drills

Russia and its ally Belarus on Tuesday launched a second stage of drills intended to train their troops in tactical nuclear weapons, part of the Kremlin's efforts to discourage the West from ramping up support for Ukraine.

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Canadian school boards take on social media giants

In Canada, some of the country's largest school boards are taking legal action against Snapchat, Meta and TikTok. Accusing them of promoting cyberbullying, harassment, hate speech and misinformation, the school boards say these social networks are all knowingly "harmful applications" for children. The schools concerned are seeking $4.5 billion in…

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US jury holds banana giant Chiquita liable for financing Colombia paramilitaries

Victims of paramilitary violence in Colombia on Monday secured a landmark victory against banana giant Chiquita Brands International in a US federal court in Florida.

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'Strategist of nonviolence': US civil rights leader Rev. James Lawson dies at 95

The Rev. James Lawson Jr., an apostle of nonviolent protest who schooled activists to withstand brutal reactions from white authorities as the Civil Rights Movement gained traction, has died, his family said Monday. He was 95.

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🔴 Live: Hamas demands 'complete halt' to war in response to Gaza truce plan

Hamas gave its official response to the latest US-backed truce proposal for Gaza on Tuesday, calling for a "complete halt" to Israeli "aggression" as fighting raged in the Palestinian territory. The US said it was “evaluating” the response. Earlier, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $404 million in new…

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'French voters are getting irritated about having to vote against someone rather than for'

Support for France's main far-right party, the National Rally, has been climbing steadily in the past two decades, despite the long tradition of mainstream parties uniting to defeat it at the polls. But this tradition may not materialise for the upcoming elections, warns Ariane Bogain, a senior lecturer in French…

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French companies hit as markets reel from Macron's snap election announcement

The euro tumbled and European stocks, particularly in France, fell sharply on Monday after far-right groups gained in Sunday's EU parliamentary elections, prompting President Emmanuel Macron to call a snap election in France. We also look at what the EU election outcome could mean for Europe's ambitious climate plans.

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Sudan: RSF paramilitaries attack hospital in El Fasher, Doctors Without Borders says

Medics from international aid group Doctors Without Borders who were working at the main hospital in the besieged Darfur city of El Fasher say the facility has had to close after attacks from RSF fighters. The paramilitary group on one side of the brutal conflict engulfing Sudan reportedly raided the…

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UN Security Council adopts US resolution for 'immediate and complete cease-fire' in Gaza

The UN Security Council on Monday approved its first resolution endorsing a cease-fire plan aimed at ending the eight-month war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

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Macron's gamble: Will snap elections stop the rise of French far right?

First came the exit polls. Then, less than an hour later: a second shock. On the heels of the French far right’s record score in European elections, President Emmanuel Macron dissolved parliament and called surprise snap elections.

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