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Middle East live: Iran warns against attempts to cross Strait of Hormuz without authorisat

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Thursday they would take "appropriate measures" against vessels attempting to sail through the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran's authorisation. The warning comes as top US diplomat Marco Rubio visits Bahrain after promising Gulf allies that Washin

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US in 'panic' at prospect of Gulf States going it alone, analyst says

Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised the United States' Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests as it seeks to hammer out a final settlement of the Middle East war in talks with Iran. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, independent journalist and author

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Fears of violence in Kenya as protests set to return

In tonight's edition, it's the eve of Kenya's two-year anniversary of landmark youth protests that cost dozens of lives. Also, fans of the Black Stars are shimmering with excitement after Ghana held tournament favorites, England, to a 0-0 draw in their second Group L match. And a

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Albania's flamingo revolution: Will protests stop Trump family luxury resort plan?

Can citizens of Albania, population 2-point-4 million, push back against their own government and the pull of the U-S president’s family whom they accuse of capitalizing on their connections to privatize protected coastline on the Adriatic Sea? Introducing what activists have dub

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South Africa write history while Neymar makes first appearance

After a disastrous start at the World Cup, Bafana Bafana have qualified for the knockout stage for the first-ever time. The squad beat South Korea 1-0 in their last group stage game to reach the Round of 32. Meanwhile superstar Neymar came in as a substitute for Brazil to the del

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World Cup 2026: The photographer following Tunisia in his father’s footsteps

Tunisia are playing their last group stage match on Thursday. It will be a crucial match after two crushing defeats against Sweden and Japan and a change of coach after the first loss. They’ll be scrutinized by thousands of fans, but especially by photographer Hosni Manoubi, who

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Maritime traffic picks up in Strait of Hormuz, but uncertainty lingers

Oil prices continue their slide on Thursday as traffic through the Hormuz Strait has picked up over the past few days. Uncertainty lingers for the shipping industry, though, as disagreements over a potential toll to pass through the Strait could be a stumbling block in US-Iran ta

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World Cup 2026: Brazil and Morocco put on a show and secure qualification

Just like in their opening win over Haiti (3-0), Brazil made light work of Scotland on Wednesday, cruising to another 3-0 victory to finish top of Group C, ahead of Morocco. The Atlas Lions also impressed, beating Haiti 4-2 in a thrilling comeback-filled encounter. The night was

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Paris neighbourhoods: The dynamic 10th arrondissement

In this edition of French Connections, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. Located in the heart of the Right Bank, it’s one of the most vibrant parts of the capital. A lot of people enter Paris through

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French co-op on a mission to prove organic farming can feed the world

Many people assume that organic agriculture is expensive and hard to produce on a massive scale. But a group of 10 farmers in France's western Vendée region want to prove that chemical-free farming can feed a whole country. Their co-operative is 100 percent organic and local. The

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What's on the agenda as Macron meets Meloni for rare summit?

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to meet French President Emmanuel Macron Thursday in a bid to tighten ties. Their relationship thus far has been marked by political differences, but Meloni's rift with US leader Donald Trump and shared interests are drawing the two le

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World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast make history by reaching the knockout stage

Ivory Coast have reached the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in four appearances after defeating Curaçao 2-0 on Thursday. The Elephants finished second in their group and will face either France or Norway in the Round of 16 on June 30.

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