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France eyes bill against sexual violence after schoolgirl's murder

The French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced on Tuesday that a "comprehensive" bill against gender-based and sexual violence will be examined by MPs in the autumn. It follows the death of 11 year-old Lyhanna shook the country and led to accusations of serious systemic fa

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Anger mounts as Sudan's army takes in Darfur paramilitary defectors

As Sudan’s army celebrates a growing number of defections from the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF), many victims of the country’s brutal civil war fear former RSF commanders could escape accountability for atrocities allegedly committed under their watch. From Darfur and Khartou

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Nigeria's waterfront communities push back against evictions

Residents in Lagos are demanding the government respect a court order protecting them from unlawful eviction from their land. Authorities regularly expel residents from poorer waterfront settlements, citing a need to develop the land but it is often later sold on to the rich. Now

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Does Senate rebuke show Trump's grip on GOP is slipping?

The US Senate backed legislation on Tuesday directing President Donald Trump to halt US military action against Iran, the latest rebuke of the Republican president from an increasingly restive Congress.While likely to remain largely symbolic, the vote was a setback for Trump, wh

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"VAR went for coffee" as England escape punishment against Ghana

The Black Stars' head coach Carlos Queiroz had strong words about the refereeing after two fowls from the Three Lions went unchecked, and the two sides played out a goalless draw. Meanwhile Colombia qualified for the knockout round beating DR Congo 1-0 and Cristiano Ronaldo becam

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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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Trump says NATO allies ‘let down’ US by not backing Iran war

Trump told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday he was disappointed that alliance members did not back the US military campaign against Iran, saying Washington had "demolished" Iran without needing assistance. Rutte defended allies, noting that 4,000-5,000 US aircraft o

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Morocco - Haiti live: Joseph's stunning goal gives Grenadiers dream start

Morocco face Haiti in a crucial final Group C match in Atlanta, knowing they must win and hope Brazil slip up against Scotland if they are to challenge for top spot. The North Africans trail Seleçao by two goals in the standings and will be closely monitoring events in the parall

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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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Republicans have 'growing litany list' against Trump

US President Donald Trump faced pointed criticism over the Iran war on Wednesday in a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans, with Trump reportedly engaging in a shouting match with Republican Senator Bill Cassidy. It was another sign, says France 24's Douglas Herbert, of g

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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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Kenya marks protest anniversary amid fears of more violence

Kenya on Thursday marks two years since protests against the 2024 Finance Bill turned violent. The police crackdown left more than 60 people dead and hundreds injured. As civil society groups prepare to take to the streets, many fear the government's response. In recent years, th

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