'Europe could die': France's Macron urges leaders to scale up EU defences: French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Europe to rise up to the challenges of a ...
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Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
- Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.
- He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.
- He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
Blades of Paris landmark Moulin Rouge windmill collapse: The blades of the Moulin Rouge windmill, one of the most famous landmarks in Paris ...
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Quick Glance: Unexpected Collapse of Moulin Rouge Windmill Blades in Paris
- The red windmill blades of the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret collapsed unexpectedly onto the street.
- The cabaret's technicians conduct routine checks on the windmill mechanism, so far without any issues.
- The fire department verified that the collapse resulted in no injuries.
- The Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris is renowned for its iconic red windmill blades and is a popular landmark.
Portugal marks 50 years of democracy with far right on rise: Portugal on Thursday marks 50 years since a military coup ended a decades-long dictatorship and 13 ...
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Burkina Faso's army massacred over 200 civilians in village raid - Human Rights Watch
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Quick Glance: Burkina Faso Army Massacred 223 Civilians in Village Raid
- Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including many children, in attacks on two villages in the northern region on February 25.
- Human Rights Watch called for an investigation into the massacres and international support to hold those responsible accountable.
- The country has been plagued by violence caused by jihadists, displacing over 2 million people, with a majority being children.
- Burkina Faso's army engaged in retaliatory actions, accusing civilians of collaborating with militants, resulting in massacres.
Spotlight on France - Podcast: War on youth, Ionesco in Paris, French women's right to vote
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France, Germany agree deal to develop Europe's next generation of tanks: French and German defence ministers will sign a landmark deal in Paris on Friday that ...
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Rise of the 'supercentenarians' as more French people live past 100: France is seeing a "remarkable surge" in the number of people living beyond 100 years ...
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French police union threatens to disrupt Olympics relay: A French police trade union is threatening to disrupt the Olympics torch relay ahead of the start of the ...
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Louvre exhibition zooms in on history and those behind the modern Olympics: Three months before the start of the Paris Olympics, the Louvre will add its cultural ...
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French court confirms former PM Fillon's 'fake jobs' conviction: Former French prime minister François Fillon is to face a third trial after the Court of ...
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Far-right French mayor imposes curfew on children to tackle 'violence': A far-right French mayor has announced the introduction of a nighttime curfew for ...
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EU launches probe into Chinese medical device market: The European Union on Wednesday announced a probe into China's public procurement of medical devices ...
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Amnesty denounces 'ongoing erosion' of human rights in France: French authorities in 2023 imposed excessive and illegitimate restrictions on people’s right to ...
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Five migrants including a child die in attempted Channel crossing from France: At least five migrants, including a child, died overnight trying to cross the ...
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UK Parliament approves controversial Rwanda deportation bill: Controversial UK government plans for deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda cleared their final hurdle ...
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Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
French government will use AI to modernise public services: French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Tuesday said that a French-made artificial intelligence (AI) ...
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For the first time, breakdancing will be a discipline at the Olympic Games which will be held in France this summer. To mark the occasion ... Show more
'Neutrality' issues found at UN agency for Palestinians, but no terrorism proof: An independent review group on the UN agency for Palestinians – lead by former ...
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World's top private firms fail to commit to net-zero emissions: report: Only 40 of the world's 100 largest private firms have set net-zero carbon emissions ...
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Heat-related deaths rise by 30% in Europe due to extreme weather: report: Data published by two leading climate monitors this Monday says that Europe endured a ...
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France imposes curfew on minors in Guadeloupe in bid to cut crime: French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin has ordered a curfew for minors in Pointe-à-Pitre ...
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Paris court to rule on corruption charges against Gabon ex-president's daughter: A Paris court is preparing to deliver its verdict on corruption charges against ...
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Parisians protest against Islamophobia amid Gaza war tensions: Demonstrators were holding banners including one reading "long live the resistance of the ...
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India to rerun election at 11 places in Manipur after violence: India, staging the world's biggest election, will rerun voting at 11 polling stations in the ...
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Quick Glance: Election Redo in Manipur Due to Violence
- In Manipur, a northeastern state troubled by ethnic unrest, voting booths were raided and fake ballots were cast.
- India's election authorities have instructed officials to redo voting at various polling locations in the troubled northeastern state of Manipur after armed men attacked polling stations and seized voting booths despite the presence of paramilitary soldiers.
- The conflict in Manipur, which began last May, has essentially divided the region, home to about three million people, pitting two ethnic groups against each other: the mostly Hindu Meiteis, who are a narrow majority, and members of Christian hill tribes known as Kukis.
- Following reports from the region's election commissioner describing mob violence, gunfire, damage to electronic voting machines, and fake voters entering the booths, voting will be repeated at 11 polling stations.
More than 14 Palestinians killed as violence flares in West Bank: Israeli forces killed 14 Palestinians during a raid in the occupied West Bank on Saturday ...
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'Titanic' task of finding plundered African art in French museums: With tens of thousands of African artworks in French museums, curators face a huge task in ...
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French 'first lady' Brigitte Macron inspires television series: Film production company Gaumont says it intends to make a short series based on the life of ...
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Women's long battle to vote in France and the generations who fought it: This 21 April marks 80 years since women secured the right to vote in France ...
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French publishers voice concerns over rise in used book sales: French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement of a new tax on used book sales to protect new ...
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US to withdraw military personnel from Niger: The United States will withdraw its troops from Niger, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters late on ...
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Chad is 'not a slave who wants to change masters', says president: Chad goes to the polls next month for a presidential election hoped to mark a return to ...
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Deadly blast at Iraq army base amid Israel-Iran tensions: Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces, an official security force, said its command post at Kalso military ...
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Togo parliament approves contested constitutional reforms: Lawmakers in Togo approved changes to its constitution on Friday linked to presidential term limits ...
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More than half of African migrants remain in Africa, report finds: People in African countries primarily migrate within the continent rather than trying to leave ...
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PSG return to local labour against rising Lyon as Champions League glory beckons: It's just as well Paris Saint-Germain's players enjoy a 10-point lead in Ligue ...
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African feminism pumps the heart of Benin’s debut at Venice Biennale: For the first time since its inception in 1895, the Venice Biennale contemporary art fair ...
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Kenya mourns defence chief killed in helicopter crash: Kenya began three days of mourning on Friday after its defence chief and nine other senior military ...
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The Sound Kitchen - Sailing on the Seine: This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony ...
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Iran's foreign minister downplays drone attack, as Gaza death toll reach 34,000: Iran's foreign minister said Tehran was investigating an overnight attack on ...
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French police detain suspect after surrounding Iranian consulate in Paris: French authorities on Friday detained a man after receiving an alert from the Iranian ...
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Why aid isn't a lasting solution for millions facing famine in war-torn Sudan: After a year of war, millions of people in Sudan are facing displacement ...
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Number of African-born millionaires to skyrocket over next decade: report: Africa’s millionaire population is expected to rise by 65 percent within the next 10 ...
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French teen dies of heart failure after knife attack near school: A 14-year-old girl has died of a heart attack in eastern France after her school locked down to ...
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Sweden ramps up Eurovision security amid outcry over Israel's inclusion: The Swedish Eurovision host city Malmo has promised heightened security for this year's ...
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Restored cut of century-old Napoleon epic to screen at Cannes Film Festival: After a marathon restoration effort, visionary French director Abel Gance's silent ...
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Frenchman 'with three faces' Jérôme Hamon dies aged 49: Jérôme Hamon, the first man in the world to have undergone two face transplants – in 2010 and 2018 – and ...
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Spotlight on Africa - After Senegal's success, can Mali and Niger also hope for elections?
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Macron to meet Lebanon's PM as regional stability tested by Israeli counter-attack on Iran
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Nearly a billion people to vote as India kicks off colossal elections: India on Friday launched the largest elections in human history, with ruling Hindu ...
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French PM seeks ‘jolt of authority' in bid to tame violent teenagers: French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has called attention to youth violence on his 100th day ...
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France, Russia stand on opposite sides of Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: Azerbaijan has accused France of threatening the country after Paris recalled its ...
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Burkina Faso expels French diplomats for 'subversive activities': Burkina Faso has expelled three French diplomats for "subversive activities" ...
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Sahel heatwave made worse by climate change, scientists warn: An extreme heatwave in the Sahel region in March and April would not have been as lethal without ...
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Swiss parliament votes to ban extremist symbols and gestures: Swiss lawmakers have voted in favour of banning the display of extremist and racist symbols ...
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European leaders agree to new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel: European Union leaders have agreed to increase sanctions Iran after Iran’s missile and ...
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Five years after devastating fire, race to rebuild Notre-Dame gains pace: Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral, ravaged by a fire in April 2019, is on track to reopen on ...
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EU looks to expand Iran sanctions after attack on Israel: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has said that Brussels was starting work on expanding sanctions ...
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UN falls short of billion-dollar pledge to tackle Ethiopia's hunger crisis: A UN donor conference held in Geneva had hoped to raise significant pledges towards a ...
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Man behind recycled plastic seats in Olympic venues plots ways to stop the trash: Marius Hamelot recalls his fine April morning at the inauguration of the ...
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World oceans summit nets $10bn in sustainability pledges: More than 400 commitments amounting to $10 billion were made this week at an international summit on ...
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Doubts over launch site cloud 100-day countdown to Paris Olympics: Organisers of the Paris Olympic Games began their 100-day countdown on Wednesday amid ...
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Paris Olympics organisers mark 100-day countdown with sale of 250,000 tickets: Paris Olympics organisers launched the sale of 250,000 tickets on Wednesday as ...
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Russia welcome but Putin not invited to French D-Day anniversary: Russia but not President Vladimir Putin will be invited to the French ceremony marking 80 years ...
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Olympic flame begins long journey from ancient Greece to Paris: The Olympic flame will be lit at a ceremony at the ancient site of Olympia in Greece on Tuesday ...
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Quick Glance: Paris Olympics Flame Lit in Greek Cradle Amid Weather Challenges
- Despite the absence of Apollo, the flame for the Paris Olympics was ignited at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece on Tuesday.
- A backup flame was used as cloudy skies prevented the traditional lighting, where an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess typically uses the sun to ignite a silver torch.
- The flame will be carried by torchbearers from Olympia for over 5000 kilometers through Greece before being handed over to the Paris Games organizers in Athens on April 26.
- The Belem, a French three-masted sailing ship, will transport the Olympic flame from Greece to Marseille, arriving on May 8 after visiting the historic site of Olympia.
Hero Frenchman who confronted Sydney attacker offered Australian citizenship: Australia's prime minister on Tuesday said a visiting Frenchman who heroically ...
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Second major security operation begins in France's Mayotte: A new operation against insecurity, illegal immigration and unsanitary housing was launched on ...
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Paris conference raises more than two billion euros in aid for Sudan: French President Macron said Monday's Paris conference raised more than €2 billion in aid ...
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Macron hails Resistance martyrs ahead of 80th anniversary of D-Day landings: President Emmanuel Macron was due in the southern French town of Vassieux-en-Vercors ...
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Monte Carlo win gives Tsitsipas rankings boost and lift for tilt at French Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas on Monday re-entered the world's top 10 following a ...
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Quick Glance: Casper Ruud defeats Novak Djokovic in Monte Carlo semifinals for biggest career win
- Casper Ruud defeated Novak Djokovic in the Monte Carlo semifinals with a 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 victory, marking the biggest win of his career.
- Ruud, previously 0-11 against Top 3 players in his career and 0-25 in sets in those matches, overcame the odds to secure a historic victory over Djokovic.
- Following a thrilling match, Ruud emerged victorious against Djokovic, becoming the first Norwegian to defeat a world No. 1 in ATP rankings history.
- Ruud continues his quest for success, advancing to the final to face Stefanos Tsitsipas after his triumph over Djokovic in Monte Carlo.
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin has ordered increased security at synagogues and Jewish schools as the Passover holiday approaches ... Show more www.rfi.fr/en/france/20240415-france-ups-security-at-synagogues-jewish-schools-after-iran-s-attack-on-israel-anti-semitism
France joins other countries condemning Iranian drone attacks on Israel: Countries around the world condemned Iran's strikes on Israel late Saturday ...
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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Sudan on its knees after a year of brutal civil war: A year ago, on 15 April, the civil war in Sudan began. The violence resulted in the displacement of millions ...
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Killing of politician from Ethiopia's Oromia region sparks fear of unrest: In Ethiopia, the killing of a senior politician from the Oromo Liberation Front has ...
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International report - Turkish government looks to regain ground by limiting ties with Israel
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