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Malawians face food insecurity and soaring unemployment as they head to polls

Some 7.2 million Malawians cast ballots on Tuesday in a presidential election dominated by economic concerns, with former president Peter Mutharika leading the polls against incumbent Lazarus Chakwera.

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'Right to die' activists on trial in France as lawmakers debate end of life bill

Twelve activists accused of helping people in France to illegally obtain a euthanasia drug went on trial in Paris on Monday, as the country debates a right to die bill. The trial is set to conclude on 9 October.

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Inside the cocaine boom fuelling Europe’s most lucrative drug market

Cocaine has never been more abundant, more profitable, or more widely consumed. Record production in South America is fuelling a surge in shipments to Europe, now the most lucrative market for the drug. RFI maps the new power structures driving the boom – not the cartels of legend, but a…

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Tanzania opposition presidential candidate banned from running, again

Tanzanian opposition presidential candidate Luhaga Mpina has been banned from running in next month’s election for the second time, reversing a decision made last week approving his nomination.

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Latest heatwaves, droughts, floods could cost Europe €126 billion by 2029

This summer’s heatwaves, droughts, and floods are expected to cost the European economy more than €120 billion in the long term, according to a new study.

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Politicians trade barbs as Madrid protests curtail La Vuelta's final fiesta

Political fall-out continued in Spain on Monday after more than 100,000 pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Madrid, forcing organisers to crop Sunday's final stage of La Vuelta. It was just the latest in a series of interruptions to one of world's most prestigious cycling races after the Tour de France.

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Photoclimat: Paris streets a canvas for stories of a planet in peril

Giant portraits of forest guardians stare down from Paris’s city squares. Images of threatened landscapes line the riverbanks, while wooden yurts have been turned into pop-up pavilions. Photoclimat, a grassroots photo biennale, has transformed the French capital into an open-air gallery where photography and activism collide.

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NGOs call on EU to stop doing business with Israel's 'illegal' settlements

A coalition of over 80 NGOs has launched a campaign urging European countries to stop all commercial or investment activities related to Israel’s settlements in Palestinian territories. Groups like French supermarket giant Carrefour stand accused of directly or indirectly "enabling the humanitarian crisis" driven by Israel’s prolonged occupation.

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French women of jihadist family on trial for joining IS, taking children to Syria

Three French women - members of the Clain family who converted to fundamentalist Islam and travelled to Iraq and Syria to join the Islamic State armed group - go on trial Monday in Paris on charges of terrorist criminal association.

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Europe at a crossroads as democratic erosion deepens, report warns

As the UN marks the International Day of Democracy on Monday, the global body called for renewed commitment to civic freedoms – but fresh data suggests Europe, long seen as democracy’s safe zone, is now one of the regions where those freedoms are most under strain.

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French farmers announce nationwide protest over trade deals and food sovereignty

French farmers are gearing up for a nationwide protest later this month, warning that international trade deals risk undermining food sovereignty and local producers.

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What the rise of ChatGPT mastermind Sam Altman reveals about AI, tech and power

Since dropping out of Stanford University, Sam Altman has become one of the world's most influential tech entrepreneurs – at the helm of OpenAI and its artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT. The author of a new biography of Altman tells RFI what his ascent reveals about AI, Silicon Valley and how…

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Africa's deadly black mamba holds vital clues to urban pollution

Africa’s most feared snake has found a new role as an environmental guardian, with researchers having discovered that black mambas can serve as detectors of air pollution.

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A photographer’s journey into Malagasy ancestral rituals

Ritual practices and beliefs continue to shape society in Madagascar, even as the country navigates modernity and environmental challenges. Photographer Rijasolo explores how the ancestors' spirits have endured so far – and whether, as climate change and biodiversity loss threaten the island's unique ecosystem, this connection to the spiritual world…

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'We've become role models': French para athletes hail legacy of Paris Games

Three weeks before the World Para Athletics Championships open in New Delhi, dozens of stars from France's Paralympics movement gathered just outside Paris to celebrate the success of the 2024 Games – an event athletes say marked a turning point in how their sports are perceived.

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New PM Lecornu scraps holiday cuts as he seeks fresh start for France’s budget

France’s new Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has moved quickly to change course, scrapping a deeply unpopular measure regarding the cutting of public holidays and promising a fresh approach to the 2026 budget.

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'Hope is all I have': the refugees searching for family from Kenya's Kakuma camp

At the Kakuma refugee camp in the northwest of Kenya, more than 200,000 refugees from across Africa have sought safety – in many cases leaving loved ones behind. The Red Cross's Restoring Family Links programme seeks to reunite these families torn apart by conflict.

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Top UN court backs France in Paris mansion row with Equatorial Guinea

Judges at the United Nations’ highest court have handed France a legal victory in its long-running legal battle with Equatorial Guinea over a Paris mansion once owned by the son of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema.

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Who owns the Nile? Water, power and politics in a warming world

As climate change intensifies competition over water resources, the River Nile has become a symbol of both development and dispute. RFI speaks to a climate diplomacy expert to understand what’s at stake.

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Nuclear watchdog hails new deal with Iran, but inspections remain on hold

Iran and the UN’s nuclear watchdog have agreed on a fresh framework to resume cooperation after months of strained ties – though both sides admit more work is needed before international inspectors can return to Iranian facilities.

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Hopes for Ukraine peace falter as Russian drones and joint drills fuel unease

Prospects for peace in Ukraine are fading fast as stalled talks, Russian military drills and a drone scare over Poland unsettle Europe.

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France hit with credit downgrade as new government faces budget squeeze

France faces a fresh test of economic credibility after Fitch cut its credit rating, deepening the pressure on a new government already grappling with political turbulence and soaring debt.

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There’s Music in the Kitchen, No 41

This week on The Sound Kitchen, a special treat: RFI English listener’s musical requests. Just click on the “Play” button above and enjoy!

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Top French women's football clubs start quest to land new trophy

France's leading women's football clubs launch their campaigns on Saturday for the first Coupe LFFP, a tournament that will see teams from the top two divisions battle it out.

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Afghanistan earthquake exposes Western inaction and new risks for women

In the wake of a series of earthquakes that have devastated eastern Afghanistan, the humanitarian response remains critically underfunded, with Western donors slow to act and gender-based restrictions compounding the crisis for Afghan women. Aid workers from French NGOs told RFI about the challenges on the ground.

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