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India: Hindu extremists are stoking a wave of Islamophobic sentiment across the country

We take you to India, where anti-Muslim campaigns are on the rise in recent days. Some Hindu fundamentalists have even publicly called for the genocide of Muslims. Critics blame Prime Minister Narendra Modi for tacitly encouraging these attacks on Muslims by failing to condemn the increasing violence against this minority…

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Owlle: French singer-songwriter releases poetic electro-pop third album entirely in French

After two acclaimed albums, “France” and “Heavy Weather” French singer-songwriter Owlle is back with a new LP called “Folle Machine”. Inspired by anglo-saxon pop, she used to compose mainly in English, but this record is mostly in French. “Folle Machine” talks about scars from the past and ghosts you have…

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Macron’s government survives no-confidence vote in parliament

French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne survived her first no-confidence vote in parliament on Monday sponsored by the hard-left opposition. The vote came as President Emmanuel Macron was under pressure to explain allegations of his past support for taxi app Uber while he was economy minister.

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Iraq: Mosul's long road to recovery, five years after IS group's defeat

On July 10, 2017, Iraq's second-largest city was wrested back from the hands of the Islamic State (IS) group after two years under its rule of terror. But the devastating battle left much of the city in ruins, especially in the historic centre.

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'Nobody is interested in conflict': Rwanda's Kagame discusses DR Congo ceasefire

Rwandan President Paul Kagame sat down with our special correspondent Marc Perelman in Kigali to talk of the ceasefire agreement reached this week with the Democratic Republic of Congo to ease tensions between the two countries.

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'The problem is Brexit, not the Northern Ireland Protocol', says MEP David McAllister

In a tumultuous week for British politics, European Union lawmakers are continuing to appeal for Westminster to resume post-Brexit talks. Leading German-British MEP David McAllister is chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs, and closely involved in Brexit-related issues on the EU side. He told FRANCE 24 that…

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'We are going to have to make decisions to invest today', says Arancha González Laya

Across Europe, people are being hit by increased food, fuel and electricity bills. Even before the war in Ukraine started, the price of energy was rising. European leaders insist they will not waver in their support to Ukraine. They admit that helping Kyiv will come at a cost to European…

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Russia ‘isolated’ at G20 as Lavrov storms out of talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stormed out of talks with G20 foreign ministers meeting in Indonesia on Friday as Western powers criticised Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, prompting French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna to note that Russia was so isolated that its top diplomat had to leave the talks…

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‘Stakes are high’ amid renewed Rwanda-DR Congo tensions over rebel fighters

Fresh clashes broke out Thursday between the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DR Congo) army and the M23 rebel group, one day after DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame met in Angola and agreed to de-escalate tensions amid renewed fighting, which risks “inadvertent escalation”. FRANCE 24…

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Tories look for successor as Johnson clings to Number 10

Boris Johnson finally quit the Tory leadership on Thursday after an onslaught of ministerial resignations and calls for him to go from senior colleagues – even if he hopes to cling on in Downing Street until October as the Conservatives choose a new leader. While there is no clear favourite,…

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Putin says Russia has not started Ukraine campaign 'in earnest'

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday warned Kyiv and its Western allies that Moscow has not even started its military campaign in Ukraine "in earnest". Read FRANCE 24’s blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time, GMT+2.

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UK's Johnson defiant amidst pressure to resign, sacks senior minister

Boris Johnson on Wednesday pledged to fight on against snowballing pressure to resign as British prime minister, but his defiance was met with yet more ministerial resignations and derision from a growing number of his own Conservative PMs. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

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The secret lives of Iran's smugglers

Smuggling is a huge part of the Iranian economy. All kinds of products change hands illegally in Iran, from contraband items like alcohol and satellite dishes, to washing machines, phones and car parts. However, little is known about these people who operate in the shadows. We're joined by Ershad Alijani…

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Ukraine evacuates civilians from Sloviansk as Russian troops advance

The evacuation of civilians from the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk continued Wednesday as Russian troops pressed towards the city in their campaign to control the Donbas region. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time, GMT+2.

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British FM Liz Truss on supporting Ukraine: 'We're in it for the long haul'

In an interview with FRANCE 24, British Foreign Minister Liz Truss said that the United Kingdom is prepared to keep supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes for Kyiv to repel the Russian military. "We're in it for the long haul and that's also true of our NATO allies…

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Ana Carla Maza: Cuban cellist brings rock energy to life and music

Cuban cellist Ana Carla Maza sees every song as a journey. Born in Cuba to jazz musician parents, her innovative style mixes classical jazz with Latin American rhythms. Her latest album "Bahia" – named after the neighborhood in Havana where she grew up – transports listeners through Latin America and…

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IMF concludes 'constructive' bailout talks with Sri Lanka as protests continue

The International Monetary Fund has concluded "constructive" talks with the government of Sri Lanka over a possible bailout. The island is facing its worst economic crisis on record, with protests over food, fuel and medicine shortages. Also on the show: why France is faring better than its neighbours when it…

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Hit the road: Citroën CEO on electric car market, supply challenges

Semiconductor shortages will "still be a hurdle" for the car industry throughout the rest of 2022, Citroën CEO Vincent Cobée tells FRANCE 24. But he thinks 2023 could be a turning point. In the last 18 months, the EU has seen a "substantial acceleration" towards electric vehicles – Cobée says…

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Frontline Ukrainian city Mykolaiv again under Russian fire

The southern city of Mykolaiv has found itself on the front line of the fight for almost all of the war thus far, with nearby Kherson occupied by Russia. The uptick in strikes have added another element to deal with for a city that has known little but tension for…

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Russia now ‘main threat’: NATO 'can adjust its policies accordingly'

As the war in Ukraine has entered its fourth month, NATO leaders are meeting in Madrid for their annual conference from 28 to 30 June to discuss the most important security issues facing the military alliance, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s growing influence. NATO has also announced its…

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Public-sector journalists protest Macron plans to end media tax over fears for independence

Some FRANCE 24 programming will be disrupted on Tuesday due to a strike across France’s state broadcasting sector over President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to abolish the TV licence fee and fund public media broadcasters through general taxation. Media unions say Macron’s proposal will undermine the independence of public service media…

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Cops, cleaners, Kevins: Fresh faces take a seat in France's National Assembly

France's new slate of lower-house lawmakers sit in the National Assembly for the first time on Tuesday to open the 16th Legislature. An astonishing surge of far-right and leftist winners in elections this month not only deprived centre-right Emmanuel Macron of an absolute legislative majority, it also provided some of…

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The Black Eyed Peas: 'We always believed in each other'

The Black Eyed Peas are one of the best-selling bands of all time, having sold an estimated 80 million records. They have just launched a new music video called "Don't You Worry", featuring David Guetta and Shakira, and are currently working on their new album. The American hip-hop band was…

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French singer-songwriter Canine releases luminous and combative sophomore album

Performing under the moniker Canine, French singer-songwriter Magali Cotta mixes mystical orchestral pop with touches of hypnotic electro, a musical landscape driven by her androgynous voice. Three years after the release of her critically acclaimed debut album "Dune", Canine is back with a new LP, "Source". She tells FRANCE 24's…

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For France's Yellow Vest protesters, the fight goes on

On November 17, 2018, French men and women gathered for the first time on the capital’s iconic Champs-Élysées and on hundreds of roundabouts throughout France to protest against the high cost of living. They were easily recognisable by their yellow high-visibility vests. The months-long demonstrations against the government of President…

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