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The Paris 2024 Games came to a close just like they started, in the rain, but amid a festive atmosphere with an electro-party at the Stade de France on Sunday to conclude the Paralympics – and put an end to six weeks of thrilling sport in the French capital.

Two months after snap parliamentary elections that threw France into political turmoil, tens of thousands of left-wing demonstrators rallied in central Paris on Saturday in protest at French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to name conservative Michel Barnier as prime minister in what they termed a “power grab” and a “stolen…

Ukraine on Monday criticised Mongolia over its failure to arrest visiting Russian leader Vladimir Putin despite an international warrant, saying the move dealt a "heavy blow to the International Criminal Court". Earlier, Ukraine said Russian forces launched an overnight barrage of drones and cruise and ballistic missiles at Kyiv, causing…

The bodies of six hostages have been recovered in Gaza, the Israeli military announced Sunday, with FRANCE 24 correspondent Irris Makler reporting from Jerusalem that the six were "shot as their captors were fleeing" an advance by Israeli forces. The news sparked fresh calls for mass protests against Prime Minister…

This summer, many towns in Europe protested the arrival of tourists. In Spain, some locals even sprayed water guns to deter visitors. But one gem, dubbed the "Hawaii of Europe", has taken drastic measures to avoid overtourism. Faial Island, in the heart of Portugal's Azores archipelago, is a lush tropical…

Nigeria became the first African country this week to receive a batch of vaccines against mpox, a viral disease whose rapid spread led the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency in mid-August. While more vaccine doses are available, experts say high costs and regulatory hurdles have prevented…

The first events of the Paris Paralympics kicked off early on Thursday, introducing many viewers unfamiliar with parasports to C4-5 track cycling races, SL3 badminton matches and S9 swimming heats. Based on the type and degree of impairment, the Paralympics’ classification system is designed to ensure fair competition between Paralympians.…

Tunisian President Kais Saied is standing for a second term in an election set for October 6. Accused of authoritarianism by the opposition, the incumbent is maintaining an iron grip on the country’s political life, which has seen arrests of potential candidates and the recent replacement of 19 ministers. FRANCE…

Australian athletes enjoyed a hugely successful Olympics in Paris, winning a total of 52 medals and 17 golds – a feat the sports-loving nation is looking to replicate as the Paralympics get under way this week. FRANCE 24 speaks to Sam Mostyn, Australia’s governor-general, about the significance of the Games…