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Druzhba pipeline: dependence, diplomacy and the end of Russian leverage in Europe

The bombing of the Druzhba pipeline has disrupted oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia and exposed new political rifts in Central Europe. RFI spoke with Andreas Goldthau of the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy about the wider implications for regional energy security and the shifting dynamics between Russia, Ukraine…

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French MPs call for social media ban for under-15s and night curfew for teens

Children under 15 in France should be banned from using social media, while those aged 15 to 18 should face a night-time "digital curfew", a French parliamentary committee urged on Thursday.

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Who is 'political animal' Sébastien Lecornu, France's latest prime minister?

Sébastien Lecornu on Wednesday became France's fifth prime minister in less than two years. The former defence minister is seen as a consummate strategist and close ally of President Emmanuel Macron, who is hoping Lecornu can forge some much needed consensus in a fractured parliament.

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France sees record spike in chikungunya cases as tiger mosquito spreads

France is coming to terms with its biggest-ever wave of the chikungunya virus, with outbreaks from the Riviera to Paris highlighting the growing impact of the spread of the tiger mosquito.

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Von der Leyen urges Europe to fight for 'independence moment'

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen sketched a harder-edged Europe in her state of the union address on Wednesday, setting out plans to fortify the bloc's eastern flank, keep Ukraine funded and reframe ties with Israel.

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More of the world's children are obese than underweight, UN warns

For the first time, more school-aged children are obese than underweight around the world, with the exception of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The warning came in a report released on Wednesday by the United Nations children’s agency Unicef.

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Moldova President warns European Parliament about Russia threat

Moldovan President Maia Sandu told European lawmakers that Russia is carrying out extensive interference in an attempt to pull her country back into its orbit ahead of this month’s crucial parliamentary elections.

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Poland calls NATO talks after downing Russian drones in airspace breach

Poland shot down Russian drones that entered its airspace during a widespread attack on neighbouring Ukraine on Wednesday, marking the first time a NATO member has fired weapons during the three-year conflict.

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Why far-right National Rally dropped Bayrou and is calling for snap elections

The National Rally initially backed François Bayrou as prime minister and helped him survive a vote of no confidence earlier this year. But its MPs withdrew their support in Monday's vote, ensuring his downfall. RFI looks at what changed and why RN's leaders are now pushing for early elections.

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Ethiopia inaugurates Africa's biggest dam, despite concerns in Egypt and Sudan

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), located on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia, has finally been inaugurated. While many celebrate its potential to boost the country’s economy, concerns persist in neighbouring Egypt and Sudan over possible water shortages.

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Lecornu sworn in as prime minister as clashes erupt across France

Nearly 300 people were arrested in France on Wednesday as “Block Everything” demonstrations disrupted transport and public services in cities across the country, authorities said. The unrest coincided with the inauguration of Sébastien Lecornu, the country’s fifth prime minister in under two years.

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2026 World Cup: Mbappé stars as France squeak past Iceland to lead Group D

Kylian Mbappé scored and set up a goal as France came from behind to beat Iceland 2-1 to take control of Group D in the European qualifying pools for next year's World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

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Photographer Brent Stirton celebrates DRC's Virunga National Park

Virunga, Africa’s first national park, is home to endangered wildlife, including the world’s largest population of mountain gorillas. Situated in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the park is marking its centenary despite continuing threats from armed groups and regional instability. Photographer Brent Stirton’s powerful series, “Virunga National Park. DRC:…

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EU backs tough legislation to slash food waste and rein in 'fast fashion'

Binding targets for curbing food waste and fresh obligations for the textile industry are at the heart of a new EU drive to cut disgarded goods and protect the planet.

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Ouattara will face four other candidates in Côte d'Ivoire presidential election

The constitutional court in Côte d'Ivoire has definitively barred two top opposition leaders, ex-president Laurent Gbagbo and former banker Tidjane Thiam, from standing in the presidential election on the grounds they have been removed from the electoral roll.

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World Cup France boss Deschamps defuses PSG player injury spat as Iceland loom

France head coach Didier Deschamps was putting his players through their final paces for the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Iceland on Tuesday as he tried to douse a flare-up between Paris Saint-Germain and his bosses at the French Football Federation (FFF).

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Paris court sets January appeal date that could decide Le Pen’s political future

A Paris court has set January 2026 for Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial over a corruption conviction, a decision that could make or break her hopes of running in the 2027 presidential election.

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Senegal's Sonko cancels first official trip to France scheduled for September

The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has cancelled his first official trip to France, scheduled for 23 September.

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Mistral and ASML forge €1.7bn alliance to shape Europe’s AI future

Paris-based Mistral AI has achieved Europe’s largest fundraising round in artificial intelligence to date, securing €1.7 billion and bringing Dutch semiconductor giant ASML on board as a strategic partner in a deal seen as bolstering Europe’s drive for technological sovereignty.

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Africa Climate Summit puts financing and resilience under the spotlight

The second Africa Climate Summit opened in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Monday, with the continent determined to position itself not only as a frontline victim of global warming but also as a source of solutions and innovation.

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Macron names close ally Lecornu as new prime minister

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday named defence minister and his close ally Sebastien Lecornu as the new prime minister to resolve a deepening political crisis as protests loom in the next days.

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Bayrou set to quit as France’s first PM removed by confidence vote

François Bayrou, the first prime minister in the history of modern France to be removed in a confidence vote rather than a motion of no confidence, is set to tender his resignation on Tuesday morning, according to a source cited by French news agency AFP

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CLONE - Bayrou set to quit as France’s first PM removed by confidence vote

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Bayrou set to quit as France’s first PM removed by confidence vote

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Foreign actors amplifying calls to 'block everything' in France

French authorities say they have not detected any large-scale, coordinated foreign interference ahead of nationwide "Let's block everything" protests on 10 September, though some overseas actors are attempting to amplify the mobilisation online.

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