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Do only the poorest EU counties benefit from cohesion policy?

The EU's cohesion policy is financed by member states. Richer EU countries pay in more to help the bloc's poorest regions catch up. But does that mean that richer EU nations are getting a rough deal from the bloc's cohesion policy? FRANCE 24 sorts the fact from the fake.

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What does the future hold for Wagner in Africa after the failed rebellion?

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday said that Wagner group troops would continue to operate in Mali and the Central African Republic following the rebellion led by their commander Yevgeny Prigozhin last weekend. Lavrov’s words came amid questions over the private militia’s role in Africa after more than five…

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Polluted drinking water in France: Are pesticides the new 'forever' chemicals?

Water is a fundamental but fragile common resource that's being increasingly depleted and polluted by human activity. For several months now, traces of a pesticide called chlorothalonil – known as metabolites – have been detected in drinking water all over France, despite the pesticide being banned since 2020. How has…

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Keziah Jones and Philippe Cohen Solal release EP celebrating over 30 years of friendship

In 1989, French composer Philippe Cohen Solal, co-founder of the electro-tango trio Gotan Project, heard Nigerian singer-songwriter Keziah Jones busking on the streets of Paris. That marked the beginning of an over 30-year friendship, which recently spawned an EP: "Class of 89". The record features a blend of influences and…

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Wagner Group launches rebellion against Russian military establishment

Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin called for an armed uprising to topple Russia's military establishment on Friday, prompting President Vladimir Putin to denounce the mercenaries' actions as "treason" and Russian authorities to call for Prigozhin’s arrest. British intelligence said early Saturday that some of the group's forces were heading towards…

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US envoy John Kerry: ‘There are trillions of dollars waiting to be invested’ in climate transition

The United States’ special climate envoy John Kerry assesses efforts to secure funding for climate action and the green transition in an interview with FRANCE 24 on the sidelines of the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact in Paris.

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Kenyan President William Ruto: 'There are already signs of genocide in Sudan'

In an interview with FRANCE 24 on the sidelines of the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact, Kenya President William Ruto said the world's multinational financial architecture needs to be "fixed". He also reacted to the ongoing conflict in Sudan, saying "there are already signs of genocide". More than…

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A new era for US-India relations? Breaking down Modi's visit to the United States

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi was once denied a visa to enter the US on human rights grounds, effectively banning him from the country for a decade. But this week, the red carpet was rolled out for India's most powerful leader in decades. With the US in open conflict with…

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Paris becomes new 'voguing' capital as LGBT community finds refuge in ballroom scene

To mark Pride Month, we take a closer look at ballroom culture, an LGBT movement born in Harlem, New York in the 1920s and which flooded nightclubs in the 1970s. In Paris, now one of the world's "voguing" capitals, the ballroom scene boasts some thirty dance troupes known as houses.…

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What the OceanGate Titanic sub disaster teaches us about technology

The world learnt a lot about the perils of deep-sea exploration this week, as we slowly discovered the fate of those on board the OceanGate Titan submersible. But we've also learnt things about the use – or misuse – of technology for such high-risk missions, as FRANCE 24's Technology Editor…

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Netherlands: Risk of submersion persists 70 years after deadly tidal wave

In 1953, a gigantic storm swept across the North Sea and caused a tidal wave in the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK. Many dykes controlling water levels were simply swept away as the water spread far inland. While more than 300 people died in the UK, more than 1,800 lost…

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Tunis Fashion Week: A call to action

This year's Tunis Fashion Week took place at the Museum of Carthage, a recent recipient of some hefty funding from the European Union. The setting for the 14th edition was chosen by event founder Anis Montacer. He's launching his own label, Outa, with a collection made from recycled plastic waste.…

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Macron calls for global push to battle poverty and climate change

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday called for a major international initiative to finance the fight against poverty and climate change. The plea came during an interview with leading French broadcasters RFI, France 24 and FranceInfo during the summit for a new global financial pact being held in Paris.

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Ukraine counteroffensive: Recaptured village in Donetsk now a new front line

Ukraine is in the first phase of its long-awaited counteroffensive, which aims to reclaim territory occupied by Russian forces since the war began in February 2022. FRANCE 24’s Gwendoline Debono and Amar Al Hameedawi report from Blahodatne, a recaptured village in the Donetsk region.

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Exclusive: France's Macron calls for international taxation in push for climate solidarity

In a exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, RFI and franceinfo, French President Emmanuel Macron outlined his vision for tackling the twin issues of climate change and the fight against extreme poverty. Speaking from the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact, which he hosted in Paris, Macron answered questions from…

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LIVE: Macron sets out plans for climate solidarity and fighting poverty

President Emmanuel Macron will discuss ecological transition and the fight against poverty in an interview on Friday on RFI, France 24 and France Info from the Palais Brongniart in Paris, venue of the Summit for a New Global Financial Pact.

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Paris 'Recovery' Air Show: Boeing forecasts doubling of global fleet by 2042

As the aviation industry gathers at the Paris Air Show, aircraft manufacturers are cautiously optimistic. Demand for international travel is growing, although inflation and supply chain issues still dampen the mood. In this special edition of People & Profit from Le Bourget, FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin talks to Boeing's senior…

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Burundi, neighbouring countries step up protection for Lake Tanganyika

The second-largest lake in Africa, Lake Tanganyika is adorned with its sandy beaches that span four nations. But the ravages of overfishing and pollution have taken a toll on its delicate ecosystem. In a bid to rejuvenate its biodiversity, Burundi and its three neighbouring countries have taken the unprecedented decision…

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French President Emmanuel Macron to give exclusive interview to FRANCE 24

On Friday, June 23 at 8:30am Paris time, French President Emmanuel Macron will be the guest of FRANCE 24, RFI and franceinfo (radio and TV). On the occasion of the Summit for a New Global Financial Pact, the French leader will speak with Stéphane Ballong (FRANCE 24), Mounia Daoudi (RFI)…

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Film show: Scarlett Johansson and the 'terrific cast' of Wes Anderson's 'Asteroid City'

After a Cannes premiere, Wes Anderson's "Asteroid City" opens in theatres. While some critics say the indie director is constantly remaking the same quirky movie, FRANCE 24's film critic Lisa Nesselson hasn't tired of Anderson's pastel colour scheme. She says "Asteroid City" is full of wonderful moments, with 1950s American…

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Will travelling by plane ever be carbon neutral? Researchers have their doubts

The “decarbonisation” of air travel has become the driving question of the Paris Air Show, which opened its doors on June 19 outside Paris. Striving to build a game-changing “green plane”, the aviation industry is betting heavily on the development of sustainable fuels. From cooking oil to hydrogen planes, FRANCE…

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Key figures: Number of refugees, displaced people hits record high worldwide

On World Refugee Day 2023, the numbers of refugees and displaced people worldwide are higher than ever before. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the key figures.

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Pakistanis mourn hundreds feared dead in Greece boat tragedy

Pakistan observed a national day of mourning on Monday for the victims of last week's shipwreck off the coast of Greece, in which hundreds of Pakistani nationals are feared to have died. FRANCE 24’s Shahzaib Wahlah and Sonia Ghezali spoke to grief-stricken families whose loved ones were on board the…

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🔴 Live: Ukraine says Kakhovka dam collapse caused €1.2 billion in damage

The destruction of the Kakhovka dam has caused €1.2 billion of damage, Ukraine's environment minister said on Tuesday, warning that mines unearthed by flooding could wash up in other European countries. Early Tuesday morning, Russia launched a widespread overnight air attack on Ukraine targeting the capital, Kyiv, and cities from…

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Music show with 'The Legendary Tigerman': 'I like being able to dance while I compose'

Paulo Furtado aka "The Legendary Tigerman" has been making bluesy music for over two decades. He's gearing up to release in September an album he composed during a three-month residency in Paris back in 2019, and for which he features a number of female guests. Most notable is Asia Argento,…

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