When Hockney told AFP about his lockdown 'blessing' in France
British artist David Hockney, who has died at the age of 88, spoke to AFP in 2021 about spending the months of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown in France.
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‘I worked every day’: How David Hockney fell in love with France during the Covid lockdowns
British artist David Hockney, who has died at the age of 88 Friday fell in love with the French countryside in the last few years of his life. He settled in Normandy in 2019, where he lived during the Covid-19 lockdown and was able to observe nature, which became his principal muse.
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Ukraine's EU accession bid gains traction as Hungary lifts veto
The European Union will resume membership negotiations with Ukraine on Monday after Hungary's new government lifted a long-standing veto imposed by former prime minister Viktor Orban. EU leaders said all member states had agreed to open the first phase of accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, marking a fresh show…
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USA vs Paraguay live: World Cup 2026
Follow our live build-up, with full opening ceremony and team news coverage, before our text commentary stream.
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US Congressman says Trump won’t send loads of money to Iran
US House Republican Ryan Zinke says President Donald Trump wants a deal with Iran, but will not provide funding.
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European Commission seeks further answers over Russia's participation at the Venice Biennale
The European Commission has requested further clarifications from the Venice Biennale Foundation over Russia's participation, saying issues raised earlier remain unresolved and giving it 30 days to respond.
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Clashes break out at DRC rally against presidential term-limit change
Police dispersed the crowds with tear gas as opposition and pro-government activists clashed.
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Putin admits Ukraine attacks hitting Russian economy, society
Ukraine has increasingly targeted Russian refineries, depots and pipelines, as well as fuel supplies in Crimea.
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Can Pakistan push the US-Iran deal over the finish line?
Pakistan says a final peace deal text has been agreed between the US and Iran, with only next steps left to finalise.
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Combating foreign digital interference: ‘France is among the top three in Europe’
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu hosted political representatives from across party lines on Thursday to discuss the issue of electoral interference ahead of the country’s 2027 presidential election. French authorities are sounding the alarm over the rapid advances in artificial intelligence which they fear…
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Ship from Colombia laden with food and other goods docks in Cuba to help ease crises
Regular power outages have intensified since US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs in late January on any country that sells or provides oil to Cuba.
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How the Gulf will manage collective security after the Iran war ends
An Iran-US deal could provide an opportunity for Gulfs to review their security arrangements.
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Former Tory MP and military officer on Keir Starmer's 'rope-a-dope' week
The British prime minister is once again fighting for his political survival, on the back foot after his defence secretary and defence minister quit the government over complaints of a lack of military spending and sufficient commitment to keep Britain safe from the spectre of Russian attack.
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Sam Bankman-Fried loses appeal to overturn fraud convictions and prison
If the former crypto billionaire loses all remaining avenues, he would be eligible for release in 2044.
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Kosovo's 'Groundhog Day' politics
Right now, the path the EU and NATO faces another set back. There's been no functioning government, despite three elections in less in 16 months.
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US judge refuses to block UFC fight at White House event
Federal judge rules UFC fight at White House on Trump’s birthday can proceed despite legal challenges.
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Spain’s Church Hopes Pope Trip Will Stem Secular Tide
Leo XIV’s visit to Spain, which ended on Friday, has spurred expectations among Catholic leaders of a spiritual revival.
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Venezuela hits out at Trinidad and Tobago in oil spill spat
Caracas warns of environmental and economic damage amid heightened tension with its neighbour.
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India’s West Bengal pushes out Muslim Bangladeshis
Thousands of Muslim Bangladeshis have been detained or deported under West Bengal's new BJP government.
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Iran, Ukraine, Belfast & Albania’s ‘Flamingo Revolution’
In a week that began with President Trump pronouncing that a ceasefire extension was so close with Iran, two or three days max, and that would only take an hour to finalise. Hours later Tehran downed a US Apache helicopter off the Gulf of Oman with the crew rescued from the sea, the attack reportedly an attempt to…
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UN adopts treaty setting standards for gig economy workers
The protections included in the world-first agreement include enforcing minimum wage requirements and obligations.
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Federal judge rejects bid to halt removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center building
Since returning to the White House, Trump has taken repeated measures to put his name and image in official spaces, an abrupt break with American political tradition.
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At least one killed and nine hospitalised in Texas shooting
Authorities in Midland, Texas, say that suspected attacker confirmed dead after shooting and standoff with police.
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Canada police investigate whether Toronto police death linked to global terror attacks
Constable Marc Pinizzotto, 43, was killed while executing search warrants related to a shooting at US consulateInvestigators in Canada are probing whether the death of a Toronto police officer, who was killed while executing search warrants related to a shooting at US consulate, is linked a broader series of global…
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