Sunday in Japan: A Ugandan asylum seeker turns to filmmaking
Facing deportation from Japan, a Ugandan filmmaker makes a samurai film inspired by his own life.
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A blessing or a curse? New Caledonia's dwindling nickel industry
This Thursday October 1, the French government is holding a summit aimed at attracting investors and revitalising wealth creation in France's overseas territories. Among the assets Paris wants to highlight is New Caledonian nickel. But the industry has been severely weakened by the political deadlock and tensions that…
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Swiss Glaciers Vanished by Nearly a Fifth in Recent Years, Scientists Say
One researcher called it a “desperately needed warning sign” that countries need to tackle human-driven climate change.
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Russia expels Hungarian diplomats as Budapest breaks with Orbán era
Moscow ordered Hungarian embassy and consulate staff out just weeks after Budapest expelled 10 Russian diplomats on national security grounds in September, the first such move by Hungary since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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Sheer devastation: '80 percent of Gazan infrastructure has been destroyed'
New images posted this week by Google Maps show the utter destruction in Gaza. It's been estimated that 61 tonnes of rubble need to be cleared – that's 20 times the amount of rubble generated in all wars across the world over the last 18 years.
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Germany expresses optimism over Montenegro's ambition to join the European Union
Germany's top diplomat said Montenegro has made "remarkable progress" in the accession process. The small Balkan state is being seen as a frontrunner among six regional candidates.
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Germany expresses optimism over Montenegro's EU ambitions
Germany's top diplomat said Montenegro has made "remarkable progress" in the accession process. The small Balkan state is being seen as a frontrunner among six regional candidates.
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From Billie Eilish to Cardi B: Hassan Hajjaj on the stars who stepped into his colourful world
Moroccan-British artist and photographer Hassan Hajjaj has photographed some of the biggest names in music and pop culture – from Madonna, Billie Eilish and Alicia Keys to Cardi B and Lee "Scratch" Perry. Now, 40 of his vibrant "Rock Stars" are on show at Paris's Philharmonie. Hajjaj tells us how he creates his…
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Russian dissident Garry Kasparov says US warned him of danger to his life
"My family and I will not truly be safe as long as Putin is in power," says the former chess world champion.
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Behind the scenes of Céline Dion's high-tech gig - Tech 24
🎤 #CélineDion is making her great comeback with a 16-day residency in #France after years of illness. To keep her stage quiet and her voice crisp, her team is using both AI and high-tech sound systems. #FRANCE24's Peter O'Brien went behind the scenes at the invitation of French audio company L-Acoustics ☝️
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North and South Korea trade accusations over landmines that injured three soldiers
A mine blast that injured three South Korean soldiers has renewed scrutiny of North Korea's actions along the border and raised questions about its strategic goals.
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HIV prevention drug hailed as breakthrough, but who gets access?
Lenacapavir, a twice-a-year injection could transform HIV prevention, but it will not be available to all.
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UK PM Burnham says Iran likely behind RAF base incident: Is there evidence?
UK, US and Israeli officials point to Iranian involvement but remain tight-lipped on details.
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UK, France end 'on in, one out' Channel migrant exchange deal
A year-old deal between France and Britain to return migrants crossing the Channel illegally on small boats has come to an end, the UK interior ministry said Wednesday. The deal was agreed under former UK prime minister Keir Starmer last year in a bid to help a post-Brexit reset by easing what had become a major…
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France demands belt-tightening in 2027 budget as investors sour on its debt
France presented its 2027 budget bill on Thursday, seeking to enact unpopular belt-tightening measures that can lower its deficit and appease increasingly twitchy bond investors ahead of next year's presidential election. The legislation faces a tough ride in a deeply divided parliament, as political clans position…
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France’s 2027 budget plan puts pressure on local services
France presented its 2027 budget bill on Thursday, seeking to enact unpopular belt-tightening measures. And local governments are bracing for painful cuts. The national government provides most of the financing for local and municipal budgets – and it's now seeking 5.4 billion euros in savings there. Across the…
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Pink October: Raising awareness about breast cancer
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women and more than 61,000 cases are diagnosed in France each year. At Paris's Curie Institute, researchers are trying to develop new ways to identify and treat different types of cancers. One trial involves developing so-called “tumors on a chip”:…
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What to know about the terrifying FlyDubai flight bound for Israel
A copilot stabbed a captain in an apparent attempt to crash a jetliner as it was flying 174 people to Israel on Wednesday. But passengers burst into the cockpit and wrestled with the attacker even as the plane descended sharply, witnesses and Israel’s government said. The plane made an emergency landing in Saudi…
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Gender-based violence: French proposed bill aims to strengthen protections
French lawmakers are set to debate a bill against gender-based and sexual violence. It aims to strengthen the entire process – from reporting crimes and investigation to protection and compensation for victims. The bill also targets online sexual abuse, including non-consensual content and AI-generated deepfakes.…
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Zimbabwe tycoon Wicknell Chivayo dies in helicopter crash
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has confirmed the death of businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife in a helicopter crash, calling the high-rollers with a lavish lifestyle "consummately philanthropic."
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Flydubai passenger describes hugging his children as plane nosedived during attack
Adam Polovincik tells the BBC he told his young children "everything is going to be all right" as flight plunged more than 17,000ft (5,200m).
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Hundreds held, dozens wounded as French school protests escalate
French security forces on Wednesday detained over 600 people while dozens of police and gendarmes were wounded as protests that have seen blockades of high schools and violent clashes escalated, the interior minister said. Since last week, students have staged protests outside schools over grievances ranging from…
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Blasts heard in Addis Ababa as Ethiopia conflict widens in the north
Thousands flee Mekelle amid advancing troops and disrupted services as tensions rise in Ethiopia's northern territories.
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Trump unveils South Korean investment in US energy projects
Donald Trump said South Korea has agreed to invest in an LNG project in Alaska, but Seoul has said it will only proceed once certain conditions are met.
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