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Could peatlands protect Europe's eastern borders from a Russian invasion?

On 26 February, 2022, two days after Russia invaded Ukraine, the Ukrainians flooded the plains around the Irpin River to slow down the advance of Russian troops towards Kyiv. Images of Russian tanks submerged in mud and water were seen around the world. Today, a group of scientists is proposing…

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UN Climate Summit gathers momentum in New York ahead of Brazil's Cop30

World leaders gathered in New York are putting climate action under the spotlight, using this week’s UN summit to lay the groundwork for November's Cop30 meeting in Brazil.

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As Trump rails at UN and shifts Ukraine stance, Macron urges US to end Gaza war

Donald Trump’s return to the United Nations was marked by fiery rhetoric, a surprise shift in stance on Ukraine – and a sharp reminder from Emmanuel Macron that peace in Gaza could define his legacy.

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In the West Bank, France's recognition of Palestine is met with caution

While France’s recognition of Palestine at the United Nations has been hailed as a historic step, in the occupied West Bank it was met with scepticism rather than celebration.

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France coach Deschamps leads tributes to Ballon d'Or winner Dembélé

France football team head coach Didier Deschamps led the eulogies on Tuesday for the Paris Saint-Germain and France international striker Ousmane Dembélé who won the Ballon d'Or on Monday night.

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Israeli ambassador slams French recognition of Palestine as ‘historic mistake’ on RFI

Joshua Zarka, Israel's ambassador to France, was RFI's guest on Monday, 22 September – the day that France officially recognised the Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly, which Zarka called a 'historic mistake'.

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Iran and Europe in last-ditch push to avert UN sanctions showdown

Iran and Europe’s leading powers are racing on the sidelines of the the UN General Assembly to strike a deal on Tehran's nuclear programme before a 27 September deadline triggers the return of sanctions.

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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger jointly announce withdrawal from the ICC

The three member states of the Alliance of Sahel States have announced their immediate withdrawal from the Rome Statute and the International Criminal Court, accusing the ICC of practising “selective justice”. The declaration was made simultaneously on Monday in the capitals of Bamako, Niamey and Ouagadougou.

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US president Trump set to meet Ukraine's Zelensky ahead of UN address

United States President Donald Trump was due to meet his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday before attending a United Nations summit in New York.

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Franco-Israelis hit out at Macron's recognition of Palestinian state

French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to formally recognise a Palestinian state has drawn the wrath of Franco-Israelis.

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Does Paris's most picturesque neighbourhood need protecting from overtourism?

As the neighbourhood of Montmartre groans under the weight of more than 11 million annual visitors, some of its residents are battling to reclaim their cobbled streets from social media-fuelled tourism. But does overtourism need fixing and if so, how?

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The karate grannies of Korogocho, fighting back at any age

In the heart of Korogocho, a Nairobi slum where corrugated metal homes lean wearily against each other, a group of elderly women gathers every morning in a small community hall. Some use canes, others steady themselves on their friends' arms, but all share the same determined focus. They're not here…

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Teenagers take centre stage at road world championships in Kigali

Cycling's next generations were set to take centre stage on Tuesday in the individual time trials (ITT) at the road world championships in Kigali.

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Macron’s office plays down fears over Bayeux Tapestry loan to London

Moving the Bayeux Tapestry to London may be a triumph of diplomacy, but some experts warn it could prove a nightmare for conservationists – prompting the Elysée Palace to insist the challenge is far from impossible.

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Dembélé and Bonmati win Ballon d'Or as PSG take team and coach prizes

Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati claimed the women's Ballon d'Or for the third year on the trot on Monday night as Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembélé took the men's award for his starring role in his side's glory-drenched ride to four trophies.

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French endurance cyclist appeals detention in Russia after border arrest

French cyclist Sofiane Sehili has challenged a Russian court order keeping him in detention following his arrest at Russia's border with China.

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Cameroon: Amnesty calls for release of 36 activists, five years after crackdown

Cameroon on Monday is marking five years since protests organised by the Cameroon Renaissance Movement (MRC) were violently repressed by the authorities. More than 500 people were arbitrarily arrested, 36 of whom remain in jail. As the country gears up for presidential elections, human rights group Amnesty International is calling…

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Former French PM on course for comeback as Paris by-election frontrunner

Former French prime minister Michel Barnier has sailed through the first round of a high-profile by-election in Paris, emerging as the clear frontrunner to retake a long-time conservative stronghold.

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Pompidou Centre in Paris closes until 2030 for extensive renovations

One of Paris’s most iconic landmarks – and home to Europe’s largest modern art collection – is about to draw its shutters for a five-year makeover. However, the masterpieces will continue to be exhibited across France and abroad through temporary shows and loans.

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Defiant French mayors keep Palestinian flags flying despite court rulings

Over 50 town halls in France were flying the Palestinian flag Monday in defiance of an interior ministry warning not to do so ahead of the recognition of a Palestinian state by President Emmanuel Macron.

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France spearheads UN drive to recognise Palestinian statehood

The United Nations General Assembly opens this week, with Palestinian statehood set to dominate the agenda. France, alongside Saudi Arabia, will lead discussions in the most significant diplomatic push in years to breathe life back into a two-state solution.

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French economist Zucman and billionaire Arnault trade barbs over wealth tax plan

A French economist behind a wealth tax plan on Sunday hit back at the country's richest person who claimed the academic wanted to destroy the French economy.

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UK, Australia, and Canada recognise Palestinian state, angering Israel

The UK, Australia, and Canada on Sunday recognised a Palestinian state in a coordinated, historic shift in decades of Western foreign policy, triggering swift anger from Israel

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Macron says embassy in Palestine will open only after release of hostages

France's planned recognition of a Palestinian state will not include the opening of an embassy until Hamas frees the hostages it is holding in Gaza, President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview that aired on Sunday in the United States.

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