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Ukraine and Russia agree to new prisoner swap during brief peace talks

Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday agreed to exchange 1,200 prisoners of war as well as bodies of dead soldiers during a third round of peace talks in Istanbul. The talks, which the Kremlin predicted would be “difficult” lasted less than an hour, Russian state media reported.

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Macron and Merz say EU close to decision on US tariff response

The European Union is close to making decisions on how to respond to US President Donald Trump's pledge to introduce 30-percent tariffs against the bloc by August 1, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday as he met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Berlin. Macron said Europe had a shared desire "to provide stability and have […]

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‘Japanese First’: The deep roots of the rising far right

Japan’s far-right Sanseito party won a record number of seats in the country’s recent upper-house elections, stripping the ruling party of its majority and cementing itself as an outspoken voice against immigration. The “Japanese First” group, which first came to prominence with its strident opposition to Covid-19 health measures, takes inspiration directly from far-right political […]

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Macrons file defamation suit against US podcaster over transgender rumours

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte filed a defamation lawsuit on Wednesday against US right-wing podcaster Candace Owens, who has repeatedly claimed that the wife of the president used to be a man. The Macrons said Owens' claims were "designed to harass and cause pain ... and to garner attention".

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Zimbabwe qualify for Rugby World Cup after 34 years

Zimbabwe have defeated their oldest African rivals, Namibia, to qualify for the Rugby World Cup for the first time in 34 years. The Sables survived a late comeback to secure a narrow 30–28 victory. France 24’s correspondent Sharon Mazingaizo met the team as they returned home to a hero’s welcome.

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Ivory Coast: Fish shortage hits country

Smoked tilapia is a national staple in Ivory Coast, typically served with local sides like attiéké or plantains. But today, this popular dish is under threat. A shortage of braised Ivorian fish reflects a crisis affecting the country’s entire fishing industry.

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Cameroon’s Paul Biya: World’s oldest president is the favourite as he seeks an eighth term

At 92, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya is already the world’s oldest head of state — and in less than three months, he will seek reelection for an eighth term. By the end of it, he’d be nearly 100. Around 80% of Cameroonians were born after 1982, the year he took office, and many are calling […]

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Retailleau criticizes Macron's political legacy as 2027 succession race heats up

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau delivered a stern rebuke of President Emmanuel Macron's political legacy in an interview published on July 23, breaking with his boss to stake his claim as his potential successor in the 2027 election.

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Testimony from Gaza: ‘We are not numbers, we are human beings’

The World Health Organization warned on 23 July of widespread starvation in Gaza, saying food deliveries into the war-ravaged Palestinian territory were “far below what is needed for the survival of the population”. France 24 spoke to Bahaa Zaqout, a Gaza resident and aid worker with the Palestinian Agricultural Development Association (PARC). “Imagine your children […]

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Heatwave in Greece: Major wildfire forces evacuations in several villages

A heatwave has pushed temperatures to around 40°C (104°F) across much of Greece. A major forest fire broke out near the city of Corinth on 22 July, prompting the evacuation of several villages.

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The rich Roman past of Aude got unveiled in Narbonne, from the Narbo Via Museum until the Bages-Sigean Pond, with its marina and its Bistrot La Nautique

Spend one night or more in the Château du Rivau, a medieval Loire Valley castle-hotel between history, art and gastronomy

A gastronomic tour in Troyes with the Maison Maury, the Prunelle, the Maison Caffet, the BAM and Le Jardin restaurants, while staying at the Hotel De La Poste!

Have a stay in the Ker Moor Hotel in Saint-Quay-Portrieux, on the way to Saint-Brieuc and its amazing Maison Saint-Yves

From the Beauport Abbey, passing by the GwinZegal art center, until La Roche Jagu castle, discover the Côtes d’Armor through Les Minutes Bleues festival

Take some good time in Alsace at Le Parc Hôtel Obernai and its Yonaguni Spa, bordered by the Route des Vins

Taste the multiple flavors from the Anis de Flavigny candy, a symbol of Burgundy gastronomy

Adopt the excellence of Korean Soju, conquering France, with JINRO

Champagne Vaucelle opens a new sparkling era for the Maison Thomas Cheurlin family house

Obvious Parfums celebrates Japanese gastronomy with the three fragrances of their new Kakigori collection

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