Fact check: As Europe bakes, should you trust your sunscreen?
As a heatwave sweeps across Europe, claims are resurfacing online questioning whether sunscreen is safe or linked to skin cancer risk.
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TotalEnergies ordered to account for client emissions in landmark climate ruling
In a landmark ruling, a French court has ordered energy giant TotalEnergies to account for its clients' emissions in the company's climate plan. It is the first time France's Corporate Duty of Vigilance law has been applied to climate change. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Justine Ripoll from Notre Affaire à…
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Who has profited most from the war on Iran?
Defence contractors, energy companies and investment banks saw profits soar as war and uncertainty upended markets.
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Sudan: Fears of atrocities as RSF surrounds key city
As Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces mass around the strategic city of el-Obeid, fears are growing of atrocities similar to those seen in Darfur's el-Fasher. Could sanctions still prevent bloodshed?
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Highlife enjoys growing popularity in the hands of new generation of musicians
Often called the “grandfather” of modern African music, Highlife was born a century ago in the port cities of Ghana. Blending colonial brass with traditional rhythms, it became the soundtrack of West African independence. Now, the genre has been officially recognized by UNESCO as part of the world’s intangible…
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Nigeria's major police reform edges forward after senate approval
The Nigerian Senate on June 24 approved a bill to allow states to create their own police forces, concerns over the country's myriad conflicts were brought back into the spotlight recently after a mass school abduction in the typically safer southwest. But experts warn that putting Nigeria's 36 states in control of…
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Russia reports downing 660 Ukrainian drones, denies seeking Belarus war aid
The drone attack is one of Kyiv's biggest of the war, sustaining pressure on Russia as it struggles with fuel shortages.
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FIFA World Cup: Friday schedule, predictions, standings, knockout race
World Cup knockout places are on the line as Groups G, H and I conclude, with fixtures, predictions, and standings.
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Outrage as woman jailed for three years after criticising Somali government online
Sentencing of 27-year-old Sadia Moalim Ali condemned by former president and prime ministers as well as rights groupsA rickshaw driver in Somalia has been sentenced to three years in prison for comments she made on social media, in a case that has caught the public’s attention and provoked outrage in the country.Sadia…
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France prepares for final World Cup group game without grieving manager
France's preparations for its final World Cup group game have been disrupted by the departure of manager Didier Deschamps from the team's camp following the death of his mother. Mbappé's Les Bleus are set to face Halland's Norway in a highly anticipated duel between the two star goalscorers. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes…
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Arts and humanities graduates earn less than those who didn't go to university
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, June 26: Papers discuss the scientific and political aspects of the earthquakes in Venezuela. Next: a new study sheds light on who makes the most money after university in the UK. Finally, we look at a heatwave headline that will make you giggle.
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‘London cooking’: Why can’t the UK cope with the heat; when will it adapt?
A nation used to cold, rainy weather is starting to discuss the value of overhauling its systems.
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How Three Months of War Changed the Gulf Forever
Facing an emerging U.S.-Iran deal that leaves them vulnerable, Gulf Arab countries are reshaping their defense strategies, economies and trade routes.
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Iraq: Ashoura in Karbala draws thousands of Shiite pilgrims for rituals
Thousands of Shiite pilgrims mark Ashoura in Karbala, mourning Imam Hussein’s 680 AD death with processions, prayers and reinforced security.
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Weather tracker: Heatwave on course to tip temperatures over 40C in Germany and Poland
Extreme heat continues to impact daily life – and sporting events – across Europe. Plus, a tornado in RussiaTemperatures are forecast to rise dramatically in parts of central and northern Europe this weekend as the intense heatwave continues. In Germany and Poland, highs of up to or exceeding 40C (104F) are expected…
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North Korea conducts major weapons tests; South training ‘drone warriors’
Kim Jong Un demands a 'deadly and destructive offensive posture' as North Korea upgrades arsenal to reach all of South.
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Driver plows through Mexico World Cup crowd
Driver plows through Mexico World Cup crowd
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Singapore: French teen in trouble over straw-licking video
A French student is accused of licking a straw at a juice vending machine before putting it back and posting the video online. He faces jail time if convicted in Singapore, a country famous for its tough laws.
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Mexico’s new UK ambassador from ‘party of poor’ has 10 houses and £1m of jewellery
Alejandro Gertz Manero’s cars and properties contrast starkly with Morena party’s long association with austerityWith his million-dollar jewellery collection and his two Rolls-Royces, Mexico’s new ambassador to the UK will fit right in with the Mayfair crowd.Former attorney general Alejandro Gertz Manero was appointed…
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Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump
Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was halted for the third time this week to prevent panic selling.
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India news: Bodies of four Indians killed in Qatar gas blast repatriated
Qatar has returned the bodies of four of the 12 Indian nationals who died in one its deadliest gas industry accidents in over two decades. DW has the latest.
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A $2.5 Billion Whodunit: The Hack That Dented the U.K. Economy
A loose collective of cybercriminals initially took credit for crippling Jaguar Land Rover last year. Investigators now see Russian hands behind the ransomware attack.
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Historic joy in Abidjan as Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first time
Ivory Coast reaches World Cup knockout stage for the first time after Nicolas Pépé’s brace beats Curaçao 2-0, sparking huge celebrations in Abidjan.
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Japan fans flood Shibuya as World Cup draw with Sweden sets up Brazil clash
Japan reach World Cup last 32 after 1-1 draw with Sweden on 26 June, prompting celebrations across Tokyo. , sparking huge celebrations in Tokyo’s Shibuya. They now face Brazil in the knockout stage.
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