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Fighting resumes in DRC's South Kivu ahead of crisis talks

In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Congolese authorities said its troops and its allies clashed with the M23 rebel group, supported by Rwandan soldiers, in the mining town of Nyabibwe in South Kivu.

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Niger junta expels Red Cross without explanation

The military junta in Niger has ordered the International Committee of the Red Cross to leave the country. The regime, which has made sovereignty a key issue, did not give any details about the decision.

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Macron calls Syrian leader to discuss transition, terrorism, sanctions

French President Emmanuel Macron spoke to Syria’s interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in a phone call that covered the transition in Syria, economic sanctions and the need to continue the fight against terrorism. He also extended an invitation for al-Sharaa to visit France in the coming weeks.

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Global temperatures defy expectations by hitting record high, again, in January

Last month was the hottest January on record, according to Europe's climate monitor, despite predictions that the La Nina weather pattern could break last year’s streak of record-breaking temperatures.

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Bayrou's government survives no-confidence vote over France's 2025 budget

France’s government survived a no-confidence vote on Wednesday allowing the 2025 budget to make its way through parliament.

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Paris hosts AI summit, with spotlight on innovation, regulation, creativity

France is making a bold bid to establish itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence governance, as Paris prepares to host the 2025 AI Action Summit. Against the backdrop of growing regulatory measures across Europe, France aims to strike a balance between innovation and ethics.

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Global aid in chaos as Trump proposes to slash funds and dismantle USAID

Three weeks into Donald Trump’s second presidency of the United States, the global aid sector is in disarray as Washington reviews its foreign aid policy to ensure it aligns with the America First agenda. Funds have been frozen or slashed while the USAID agency is being dismantled.

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French president Macron pays tribute to 'inspirational' Aga Khan

President Emmanuel Macron of France led the tributes on Wednesday to the Islamic spiritual leader, Aga Khan IV, who died in Lisbon on Tuesday night at the age of 88.

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France, Europe slam Trump's 'Riviera' vision for Gaza as legally indefensible

France has joined a chorus of world leaders in their condemnation of US Presient Donald Trump’s controversial declaration that he intends to transform Gaza into a luxury resort, calling it reckless and legally indefensible.

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France's proposed budget cuts set to slash overseas development aid

France is planning to reduce public development aid by up to 40 percent as part of its €32 billion budget cuts for 2025. French NGOs engaged in international solidarity are deeply concerned about the impact this will have on the world’s most vulnerable populations, especially as the United States –…

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French prosecutors drop probe into Abbé Pierre sexual abuse claims

Despite sexual abuse allegations against the French homeless charity founder Abbé Pierre, no criminal investigation will proceed due to statutes of limitation following his death in 2007.

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PM Bayrou set to survive no-confidence vote, but political turmoil persists

French Prime Minister François Bayrou is expected to survive a no-confidence vote in parliament this Wednesday, winning some breathing space after less than two months in office but by no means ensuring his long-term future.

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British PM Starmer to host EU leaders in first post-Brexit summit to strengthen UK-EU ties

Keir Starmer will host EU leaders in May for a landmark summit aimed at strengthening UK-EU ties and exploring new avenues for cooperation.

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M23 declares ceasefire as DRC-Rwanda crisis talks loom

The armed group M23 has declared a humanitarian "ceasefire" starting this Tuesday in the volatile eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, while a crisis meeting between Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame is also being arranged for Friday.

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Troubled waters: French government under pressure over Nestlé revelations

According to an investigation conducted by journalists from Le Monde and Radio France, the French government allowed food and beverage giant Nestlé to continue selling mineral water that did not comply with health regulations. President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday denied the accusations of a wide-reaching cover-up.

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Antoine Lavoisier: The Frenchman who transformed chemistry forever

Antoine Lavoisier didn’t just study chemistry—he transformed it Known as the Father of Modern Chemistry, he shattered old myths, discovered the role of oxygen in burning, and laid the foundation for the science we know today. His work turned chemistry into a precise and logical field, proving that every reaction…

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Frenchman on death row in Indonesia leaves jail ahead of transfer home

A Frenchman on death row in Indonesia since 2007 for drug offences left prison on Tuesday ahead of his transfer to France, officials told French news agency AFP.

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Morocco: Bridging Africa and the world through contemporary art

This week, Spotlight on Africa takes us to Marrakech, Morocco. RFI English was on the ground to cover the Moroccan edition of the 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair, which first launched in London in 2013, followed by New York in 2015, and Marrakech in 2018. Through conversations with a range…

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Liberia’s government sets course to establish war crimes tribunal

Despite the fact that the past two post-war governments failed to establish a war and economic crimes court as key suspects pass away, Liberia’s newly elected government is determined to set up the tribunal - no matter the cost.

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French actress Juliette Binoche to head Cannes Film Festival jury

The Cannes Film Festival has chosen Juliette Binoche, one of France's best-known actors, to preside over its 78th edition which will take place in May.

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Azerbaijan and Turkey build bridges amid declining influence of Iran

With Iran suffering setbacks in Syria and Lebanon, regional rivals Azerbaijan and Turkey are stepping up efforts to secure a strategic goal through the Zangezur corridor project that Tehran had been blocking.

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French PM pushes through budget, faces second no-confidence vote

French Prime Minister François Bayrou invoked special executive powers on Monday to push through the 2025 budget proposal without a vote, prompting a no-confidence motion by the hard-left France Unbowed party.

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French film director Ruggia convicted of sexually abusing actress Adèle Haenel

A French court has convicted French film director Christophe Ruggia of sexually abusing actress Adèle Haenel when she was underage. He will avoid prison as the court sentenced him to a two-year suspended term and two years under house arrest.Ruggia was also ordered to pay €15,000 to Haenel.

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Somali government confirms 'key' Islamic State figures killed in US airstrike

The government of Somalia´s semi-autonomous Puntland region said United States military strikes in the Golis mountains had killed “key figures” from the the Islamic State armed group.

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French PM Bayrou to push budget through without vote and face confidence vote

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said he is ready to force his government’s budget through without a vote in parliament using a controversial constitutional mechanism, which would trigger a motion of no-confidence from the left. The Socialists and the far-right National Rally have not yet indicated whether or not they…

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