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South Africa's ambassador to France found dead outside Paris hotel

South Africa's ambassador to France Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa was found dead on Tuesday outside the Hyatt Regency hotel, a high-rise tower in the west of Paris, after the window of his room was forced open, prosecutors said.

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French Open organisers rally behind line judges for 2026 tournament

Organisers of the French open tennis tournament have opted to keep faith with line judges for next year's competition.

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Record marine heatwave drives surge of invasive species in Mediterranean

Warming seas are accelerating the spread of invasive species that threaten marine life and fisheries, especially in the Mediterranean, the European Union’s Copernicus Marine Service warned on Tuesday.

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Trial opens over Bangkok murder of French-Cambodian ex-MP

An alleged gunman went on trial in Bangkok on Tuesday for the murder of a French-Cambodian opposition politician, as the victim’s widow demanded a full account of those responsible for the killing.

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Tennis star Swiatek warns she might miss compulsory events to protect health

World number two Iga Swiatek on Tuesday warned she might skip some of the top tennis events next season to protect her health.

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Axis Minerals, casualty of Guinea mining purge, demands $1bn damages

An Indian businessman is seeking $1 billion in damages from Guinea after losing his mining licence for a bauxite deposit in the Boffa region. Pankaj Oswal has requested arbitration before a New York court, denouncing Conakry’s treatment of foreign investors.

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DZ Fest brings Algerian culture centre stage in the UK

With more than two million Algerians and people of Algerian heritage living in France – the country’s former colonial power in North Africa – a smaller community of roughly 35,000 has made its home in the United Kingdom. In 2022, Rachida Lamri founded the DZ Fest, a cultural festival designed…

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Dati and Ghosn to stand trial over corruption and influence peddling

French financial prosecutors announced Monday that Rachida Dati, the culture minister and leading centre-right candidate for Paris mayor, is set to face trial in September 2026 over suspected corruption.

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Madagascar’s president dismisses cabinet as blackout protests turn deadly

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has sacked his government following unrest which the United Nations said has left at least 22 people dead. Thousands have taken to the streets of the Indian Ocean nation in recent days to protest against repeated water and electricity outages.

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All eyes on Hamas after Trump's Gaza plan wins Netanyahu backing

United States President Donald Trump secured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's backing for a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan after meeting in Washington on Monday. Met with enthusiasm from key Arab nations and European Union leaders, the proposal to end the war has yet to be approved by Hamas.

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Europe’s climate progress overshadowed by worsening loss of nature

Europe has made big strides in cutting pollution that drives climate change – but its natural world is in deep trouble, the EU’s environment watchdog has warned.

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France and EU leaders say Moldova's election results put it on path to join EU

France and the European Union have welcomed the victory of the pro-European ruling party in Moldova’s parliamentary elections as proof that the the country is on the right track to join the bloc.

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French military to help counter drones over Denmark ahead of EU summit

France, Germany and Sweden will send troops and anti-drone systems to Denmark to boost aerial security ahead of European summits to be held in Copenhagen this week. This comes after several drone incursions into Danish airspace, prompting the country to ban civilian drone flights all week.

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Macron slams 'unacceptable' threats to judge after Sarkozy court ruling

French President Emmanuel Macron has joined a chorus of condemnation of threats made against the judge who last week convicted and jailed former president Nicolas Sarkozy on conspiracy charges.

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Namibia deploys 500 soldiers to fight fire in Etosha National Park

Namibia deployed 500 soldiers Sunday to help to fight a fire that has burned through a third of the vast Etosha National Park, one of Africa's largest game reserves, officials said.

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Former French PM wins key Paris seat in by-election, returns to parliament

Michel Barnier has been elected MP for Paris in the second round of a by-election, which returns him to the National Assembly that less than a year ago ousted him as Prime Minister in a confidence vote.

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Air France, Airbus back in court over deadly 2009 Rio-Paris flight

Air France and Airbus are back in court Monday to face an appeal against their 2023 acquittal over the 2009 crash of flight AF447 from Rio to Paris, which killed all 228 on board - the airline’s deadliest disaster.

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Moldova’s pro-EU ruling party wins majority in parliamentary elections

With over 99.6 percent of ballots counted, Moldova's pro-EU ruling party has won Sunday’s elections with more than 50 percent of the vote, official results showed on Monday.

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Calls for reform as UN marks 80th anniversary amid conflict and division

The United Nations' founding charter, which aimed "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war", came into effect 80 years ago this month. But as today's members wrap up the annual General Assembly in New York, conflict is more than ever on the agenda, casting doubt over the UN's…

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Indigenous knowledge steers new protections for the high seas

For centuries prior to modern conservation efforts, indigenous communities cared for the oceans with a fundamentally different philosophy – treating marine environments as family rather than a commodity. With the UN High Seas Treaty set to come into force in January, their knowledge is being formally recognised in the governance…

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Pogacar defends cycling world title in Rwanda with solo run

Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar won an epic men's road race at the cycling world championships on Sunday, going solo from 66km out in the 267km slog over the hills around Kigali.

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Young artist from Martinique sheds light on the plight of coral reefs

The hidden world of coral reefs is home to thousands of plant and animal species. But it's a world under threat from pollution and the coral bleaching caused by global warming. Hervé Lechar, an artist from Martinique, uses his work to communicate his love for the sea, while issuing a…

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Memory and mourning as Guinea marks 2009 Conakry stadium massacre

On the anniversary of Guinea’s 2009 stadium massacre, the quest for justice and accountability continues amid the daily realities of military rule and fresh tensions over a controversial referendum.

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In pictures: Moldovans vote in decisive parliamentary elections

Moldovans on Sunday are casting their votes in parliamentary elections seen as crucial for the country's future direction. The poll will determine whether Moldova continues on its pro-European Union path or shifts towards closer ties with Russia, amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the region.

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US backtracks on Ghana visa curbs as country becomes deportation hub

The United States has reversed its visa restrictions on Ghana as the west African nation emerges as a key deportation hub in President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. While Accra maintains it has received nothing in return for taking in deportees, one political scientist told RFI an agreement to take in…

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