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Russian strikes target Ukraine's Kharkiv and Sumy regions, killing at least six

At least six people were killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight into Thursday, including three in the city of ‌Balakliia in the Kharkiv region and another three in the northern region of Sumy, local authorities said. A Russian attack also damaged a foreign-flagged ship loaded with wheat in Ukraine's…

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FIFA apologises for World Cup private investment controversy

FIFA President Gianni Infantino held a crisis meeting on Wednesday in Morocco following the controversy over opening up the World Cup to private investors. In a joint letter with Secretary General Mattias Grafström, he acknowledged "mistakes" and a lack of consultation. Despite the controversy, FIFA officials reiterated their "full support"…

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Israel refuses to withdraw from more south Lebanon areas at talks

Israel told talks in Rome on Thursday it would not withdraw from additional areas of southern Lebanon until the Lebanese army established full control over two initial "pilot zones", a Lebanese presidential source said. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments. Read our blog to see how the day's events…

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Guatemala declares Fuego volcano eruption over, evacuees return home

Guatemalan authorities said the eruption of the Fuego volcano had ended after 50 hours of activity that forced more than 1,700 people to evacuate, while warning residents to remain cautious because the volcano could erupt again.

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Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman in final stage as Trump signals breakthrough

Iran on Wednesday said an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz was in its final stages as US President Donald Trump suggested a deal could be announced within days, raising hopes for the easing of a blockade that has disrupted global shipping and fuelled months of conflict.

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Nigeria rescues more than 300 kidnapping victims in major operation

Nigerian authorities announced the rescue of 308 people abducted by armed groups, including 163 villagers seized during a deadly attack earlier this year, calling it the country's largest single-day hostage rescue operation.

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FIFA backs Infantino but apologises over World Cup investment plan

FIFA's leadership reaffirmed its full support for president Gianni Infantino while apologising for its handling of the now-abandoned plan to open the World Cup to private investment, acknowledging the proposal should have been managed differently after triggering a fierce international backlash.

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UN warns drone strikes worsening in Sudan

More than 80 percent of civilian deaths in Sudan at the start of this year were due to drone attacks, according to the UN. Also, Spain is trying to work out what to do with over 1,000 unaccompanied minors who remain in Ceuta as they cannot legally be deported.

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Iran president says contact with supreme leader is 'very difficult'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Wednesday that communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was "very difficult" following the leader's reported wounding during the US-Israeli strike that killed his father. Pezeshkian, however, defended Khamenei against rising speculation over his absence from public view.

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Two Frenchmen receive suspended jail sentences after livestreamer's death

Two French livestreamers received suspended prison sentences on Wednesday after being convicted of repeatedly abusing and humiliating a man during online broadcasts that preceded his death. Though the pair were cleared of causing the man's death, they were found guilty of violence and incitement to hatred in a case that…

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Vollering wins stage 5 as Reusser clings to Tour de Femmes lead

Race favourite Demi Vollering won a tense three-way sprint to claim stage five of the Tour de France Femmes on Wednesday, but Marlen Reusser retained the overall lead by 12 seconds after the Swiss rider shadowed her Dutch rival to the finish.

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Israel resumes military strikes on southern Lebanon as Rome hosts peace talks

Israel again fired on southern Lebanon on Wednesday, blaming Hezbollah for violating a ceasefire, as US-backed negotiations in Rome sought to end months of cross-border hostilities. Lebanon said at least one person was killed in the attacks, while Israel issued its first evacuation alert in weeks for a southern town,…

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Woman arrested after four stabbed in London's popular Covent Garden

Four people were stabbed in central London and a woman has been arrested in a suspected "mental health related incident", the Metropolitan Police said Wednesday. The stabbings took place around lunchtime in Covent Garden, a bustling area frequented by tourists.

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Leftist El-Sayed narrowly wins high-profile Michigan Democratic Senate primary

Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won Michigan's Democratic US Senate primary, US media projected, handing the party's left wing a significant victory in a pivotal battleground state. The upset over establishment-backed Haley Stevens is expected to sharpen debate over the Democrats' direction on economic populism, healthcare and support for Israel…

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Outrage in Libya over a video of a woman being publicly flogged for adultery

A rare video filmed on July 21 in Sabha, Libya shows a woman accused of adultery being sentenced to 100 lashes. Shared on social media, it has sparked outrage for various reasons: Some are appalled by the fact that the punishment was carried out in a public space, whilst others…

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Drone with explosive device found near Ukrainian cargo plane at German airport

German authorities launched a major security operation overnight after an explosives-laden drone was found on the tarmac near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig-Halle Airport, forcing flight diversions and prompting the deployment of a bomb disposal robot. A cargo aircraft that aborted its landing also struck an unidentified object mid-air…

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The era of the machine: Silicon Valley shows off humanoid robots

For decades, humanoid robots belonged to the realm of science fiction. But today, they're one of Silicon Valley's hottest markets. According to consulting firm McKinsey, automation could transform up to 30 percent of all hours worked across the US economy by 2030. Dozens of companies are already developing robots that…

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Ceuta appeals for aid as child migrant crisis becomes 'unsustainable'

Spain's north African enclave of Ceuta has appealed for urgent government assistance after hundreds of unaccompanied migrant children overwhelmed its reception system following last week's mass border crossing from Morocco. Local authorities have warned that the situation is "unsustainable".

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Embattled FIFA head Infantino holds emergency talks amid calls to step down

FIFA President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other directors of world football's governing body on Wednesday amid continuing criticism over his since-abandoned proposal to open the World Cup to private investment.

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Michigan Democratic primary seen as latest test for party's progressive wing

The race between US Representative Haley Stevens and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic Senate race is one of the clearest tests yet of the party’s future. El-Sayed held a narrow lead over US Representative Haley Stevens as of Tuesday evening. The winner will face Mike Rogers,…

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AI before AI: The legacy of Norbert Wiener’s cybernetics (3/3)

British mathematician Norbert Wiener, who founded the field of cybernetics in the 1940s, may deserve a place alongside artificial intelligence founders Alan Turing and John von Neumann. FRANCE 24 revisits this overlooked visionary who was also one of the first to warn against the automation of society.

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Zelensky seeks more missile interceptors in talks with NATO chief Rutte

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday he had spoken with NATO Secretary ‌General Mark Rutte ⁠about the possibility of securing more ‌air defence interceptors. Zelensky earlier said interceptors “could have saved lives” in the aftermath of Russian strikes overnight, which killed at least 17 people in Kyiv. Rutte later posted…

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Champions League: Lyon in trouble after defeat in preliminary round

Olympique Lyonnais lost 2-1 away to Sparta Prague in the first leg of the third qualifying round. The return leg will take place on August 11 in Lyon.

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Taiwan launches annual war games as pressure from China grows

Taiwan on Wednesday launched its annual "Han Kuang" military exercises. The event, which is the island's largest military drill, is meant to prepare the country for a potential Chinese invasion. China claims Taiwan as part of its territory, and has ramped up military pressure on the island in recent years.

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Russian barrage on Kyiv region kills at least 17

Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens more in Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight, authorities said Wednesday. Kyiv was unable to shoot down any of the Russian missiles amid intensifying attacks that have prompted Kyiv to plead for more US-made Patriot interceptors.

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