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Paris's Saint-Germain-des-Prés book fair returns

The Saint-Germain-des-Prés book fair is a literary rendez-vous at the famous Parisien café, Les Deux Magots. To the delight of book lovers, the event is returning for its third year, bringing a rich and modern programme to the Left Bank historical venue where Boris Vian, Jean-Paul Sartre and Ernest Hemingway once gathered. It's a new chapter in the neighbourhood's literary tradition, inspired by a bygone era. In Entre Nous, Angela Diffley speaks to Gaëlle Le Gall Nicolas, marketing director ...

Shnaider beats Sabalenka at French Open to make semi-finals

Sabalenka crumbles to French Open quarter-final defeat by Shnaider

The world number one led by a set and a double-break before exiting the tournament in a blaze of unforced errors, collapsing to a 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 loss in blustery conditions on Court Philippe Chatrier.

Shnaider will face Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in the semi-finals on Thursday, with Marta Kostyuk or Mirra Andreeva awaiting the winner in Sunday's final.

"Well honestly I'm speechless, I'm super happy. Obviously tough conditions with the wind," said the 22-year-old Shnaider after beating...

LIVE: Marco Rubio testifies before Senate on State Department’s 2027 budget request

Watch live as Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee for a second day on the “Department of State FY 2027 Budget Request,” his first congressional testimony since the Iran war began. Read more: https://bit.ly/4aoOOH8

Under Paris's Notre Dame, archaeologists are unearthing 2,000 years of history

Since Notre Dame Cathedral reopened to the public in 2024 following a devastating fire, it has been one of the most popular tourist destinations in Paris. What many don’t realize is that the work continues near the cathedral underground. To make way for trees and shade on the square in front of the church, workers have undertaken a significant archaeological dig.

Faye appoints cabinet despite Sonko's Pastef boycott threat

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed a new government, despite an initial threat by his own party to boycott the process. Pastef, led by former prime minister Ousmane Sonko, said it would not participate, citing disagreements over the cabinet's composition, but five of its members ultimately appeared on the final list.

France hits Shein with 22 mn euros in new fines over consumer violations

The new penalties bring the total fines imposed by France against the Asian fashion giant to more than 210 million euros.

Shein said it was contesting the "disproportionate" penalties, arguing that no consumer harm had been established.

The Singapore-based company has been under fire since it established operations in France. Last year, the discovery of childlike sex dolls on the Shein platform caused outrage in France and prompted greater scrutiny.

Trade Minister Serge Papin said e-comm...

Polish qualifier Chwalinska reaches French Open semi-finals

However, the 24-year-old told reporters that her accomplishments were yet to fully sink in.

"I feel like I just, for some reason, I don't process it, you know," Chwalinska said.

"I'm just focusing on every single match. I honestly don't feel like it's, like, a huge, huge moment for me.

"But definitely after the tournament finishes, I will kind of have time to, I guess, be grateful for what happened and process it as well."

Chwalinska again defied the odds to down Russian 22nd seed Anna ...

France fines Shein €22 million for more consumer law breaches

Latest set of penalties over information failures follow larger fine last July

MEPs urge EU sanctions on former RT France head Xenia Fedorova

Speaking to France Inter in May, French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot said: "Ms Fedorova is a fully fledged propagandist who relays the Kremlin’s disinformation".

Denmark’s Frederiksen unveils new left-leaning cabinet

Denmark’s caretaker Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen unveiled her third coalition government on Wednesday, putting an end to two months of political blockage following last March’s national election.



After spending the past seven years governing with center-right parties, the Danish Social Democrat opted to form a left-leaning coalition with the insurgent Green Left party, the Social Liberals and The Moderates.



Her cabinet’s 21 ministers include familiar faces like fo...

France hits Shein with 22 mn euros in new fines over consumer violations

The new penalties bring the total fines imposed by France against the Asian fashion giant to more than 210 million euros.

They were levied by the government's consumer protection agency DGCCRF following an investigation targeting several e-commerce platforms, primarily based outside Europe, including Shein.

The first fine of 5.77 million euros targets Infinite Style Ecommerce Co Ltd (ISEL), which handles sales for Shein.

The DGCCRF accuses Shein of failing to comply with a 14-day period r...

LIVE: Scott Bessent testifies before Senate on Trump’s 2027 budget request

Watch live as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before the Senate Finance Committee at a hearing on “The President’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget for the Department of the Treasury.”

Frederiksen to remain Denmark's PM leading centre-left coalition government • FRANCE 24 English

Denmark's government has finally been unveiled after the country's general election back in March. Mette Frederiksen will return for a third term as prime minister, leading a centre-left coalition minority government. She is expected to maintain a firm stance against US President Donald Trump's ambitions for Greenland and to continue to support Ukraine. On a domestic front, she's vowed improve the cost of living.
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Macron to meet Hungary's PM Magyar to discuss Ukraine, European defence

Hungary's new Prime Minister Peter Magyar meets French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace on Wednesday, as the two leaders look to strengthen European support for Ukraine following the end of Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.

France's recognition of its role in 1994 Rwanda genocide marks historic turning point

François Picard is pleased to welcome Juliette Bour, historian and author of a forthcoming book in French entitled "Like Men: Women Politicians Complicit in the Rwandan Genocide". More than three decades after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, France continues to confront difficult questions about its political, military and diplomatic role during one of the most horrific atrocities of the 20th century. The inauguration of a memorial and monument in Paris, attended by President ...

France shoots for the stars with back-to-back space firsts

Two French astronauts will travel to space next year under a new deal between France and US company Vast, with one set to remain aboard what would be the world's first commercial space station.

Bear attack in Japan's Fukushima injures at least four

A bear attack in northeastern Japan left at least four people injured. Security footage from Fukushima Steel Works shows an Asian black bear chasing a worker by the entrance of the factory and throwing him to the ground.

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French UFC fighter Gane blocking out politics before White House bout

Gane will take on Brazilian Alex Pereira in a special June 14 bout organised in the White House on the day of US President Donald Trump's 80th birthday, as part of the 250th anniversary celebrations for the founding of the United States of America.

Many people view the whole event as a political stunt but Gane told AFP that he is ignoring the criticism and focusing on his bout.

But he admits it will be a unique experience, as it was when he visited the White House a few weeks ago.

"It was...

French artist JR's giant 'cave' installation in Paris appears damaged

Strong winds and heavy rain damaged artist JR’s giant “La Caverne” installation covering Paris’ Pont Neuf bridge, forcing organisers to postpone its public opening scheduled for June 6.

Spain probe targets Socialist party payments to consultant Leire Díez, 3 times more than admitted

The PSOE paid Díez nearly 45,000 euros for communications work between 2015 and 2017, according to documents sent to a Madrid court, as judges probe an alleged scheme to sway cases affecting the party and the government.

French Open: Zverev reaches semis as Grand Slam dream lives on

Alexander Zverev defeated Rafael Jodar (7-6, 6-1, 6-3) in the quarter-finals at Roland Garros. Having now reached the semi-finals, he can still hope to win his first Grand Slam title.

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California GOP candidate Steve Hilton says ‘the argument for change is irresistible’

Republican candidate for California governor said on Tuesday he wanted to break the Democrats’ winning streak in the state. (AP video shot by: Eugene Garcia)

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European countries split on Macron’s nuclear deterrence offer

Questions remain over how it would complement the US nuclear umbrella

US fires Hellfire missile at tanker heading toward Iran

The US military fired a Hellfire missile at a tanker heading toward Iran as part of a blockade being imposed by President Trump, who is pressing Tehran to negotiate a peace agreement on his terms.

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Sabalenka homes in on French Open semis

One of only two top-10 seeds remaining in the women's tournament, Sabalenka will know this is a golden opportunity to go one step further than her runner-up finish last year at Roland Garros.

"I think because I'm not really focusing on that and I'm not really overthinking, I was able to kind of separate myself from what's going on this year at Roland Garros," Sabalenka said after her last-16 win over fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka.

"I'm bringing my best level that I have,...

The climate phenomenon that makes the world even hotter is returning | DW News

The world is heating up fast and it’s about to intensify. Scientists say there’s now up to a 90% chance El Niño will strike by year’s end. In climate terms, that’s as close as it gets to a sure thing. What does it mean for the world? We asked NOAA scientist Dr. Michael McPhaden - he has studied El Niño for decades.

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Trump's $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund scrapped

U.S. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told a House committee that the Trump administration was not moving forward with a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate victims of alleged government ‘weaponization.’

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New Hungarian PM keeps Orbán's stance on military aid for Ukraine | DW News

During his first visit to Berlin, Hungary’s new Prime Minister Peter Magyar ruled out sending weapons or troops to Ukraine. Chancellor Friedrich Merz, meanwhile, defended military aid and sanctions against Russia, saying both remain essential to ending the war.

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Zverev reaches French Open semi-finals as Mensik ends Fonseca run

German tennis player Alexander Zverev moved within two wins of a maiden Grand Slam title by reaching the French Open semi-finals on Tuesday, while Czech rising star Jakub Mensik ended Joao Fonseca's dream run. In the women's draw, Marta Kostyuk and Mirra Andreeva booked a last-four showdown in Paris.

Who said what: French Open day 10

"No chance. The gold medal for me is the most difficult thing to win, because you get a chance once every four years. It's special in a way that there is so little people that have done it. I think you do it for your country. You do it for the people back home. I will never trade my gold medal for anything, but I wouldn't mind to add a few things to my list as well."

-- Alexander Zverev on whether he would trade his 2020 Olympic gold medal for a Grand Slam title.

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Immigrants flee xenophobia in South Africa | DW News

Dozens of immigrants, including refugees and asylum seekers, have sought refuge at a church hall in Durban after anti-immigrant groups in South Africa demand that they leave. The country has seen a wave of protests targeting immigrants.

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Mensik tames Fonseca to reach French Open semi-finals

The 20-year-old Mensik beat Fonseca 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) in the night session on Court Philippe Chatrier to extend his best run at a Grand Slam.

Mensik, the world number 27, will take on second seed and title favourite Alexander Zverev on Friday for a place in the final.

"I'm excited for the challenge," said Mensik.

He is the youngest Czech men's semi-finalist at a major and the first from his country to reach the last four since Tomas Berdych at Wimbledon in 2017.

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Russia 'trying to prevent Armenia's diversification of connectivity', expert says • FRANCE 24

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Anna Ohanyan, Richard B. Finnegan Distinguished Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Stonehill College, explains that the narrative of "Armenia pivoting from Russia to Europe is a misconception", adding that "Putin is trying to apply on Armenia his geopolitical binary". In reality, she says, Armenia "is diversifying its foreign policy" and "is emerging from Russia's peripheral state to a sovereign and independent state".
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France lawmakers say state shares blame for West Indies pesticide scandal

Chlordecone, also known under the brand name Kepone, is a pesticide that was widely used to eliminate weevils in banana plantations in France's former colonies turned overseas territories of Guadeloupe and Martinique from 1972 until 1993.

France banned its use on the mainland in 1990, but allowed its continued use on the Caribbean islands until 1993.

Lawmakers in the lower house of parliament on Tuesday evening voted unanimously in favour of a bill in which "the state acknowledges its shar...

Two killed in Kenya protests over US Ebola centre • FRANCE 24 English

In tonight's edition, two people reportedly die in Kenya during protests over a planned quarantine center for US nationals. Also, Kenyans march under banners bearing the names of hundreds of murdered women. And Beninese creators are turning to digital games to help young people explore their cultural heritage in new ways. 
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Macron unveils Rwanda genocide memorial in Paris, marking 'quest for truth'

French President ⁠Emmanuel Macron and ​his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame on Tuesday inaugurated a ​memorial in Paris honouring the victims of the 1994 genocide. Unveiling the installation on the banks of the Seine, Macron said the monument marked "the culmination of a long and patient quest for truth" in confronting France's failure to heed warnings of the impending massacres more than 30 years ago.

Two people shot dead in Kenya protests against Ebola plan

Two people shot dead in Kenya protests against Ebola plan

Kenyan police shot and killed two people who were protesting a US-backed plan to establish an Ebola quarantine facility in central Kenya.

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Fifteen years on, the Dupont de Ligonnès case still haunts France

For more than 15 years, the fate of Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès has remained one of France’s biggest mysteries. The 50-year-old is suspected of having murdered his entire family and burying them in concrete under their home before fleeing the scene. Now, the discovery of an obscure online account – active several years after his disappearance – has reignited speculation that France’s most wanted man may still be alive.

1994 Tutsi Genocide: 'French government has never fully come to terms with its involvement'

Annette Young is pleased to welcome Phil Clark, Professor of International Politics at SOAS University of London. He specialises in conflict and post-conflict issues. As French President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame inaugurate a new memorial in Paris dedicated to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, profound questions remain about France's historical role and the limits of reconciliation between Paris and Kigali. Beneath the symbolism of remembrance lies a...

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy set to attend G7 summit in France

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to attend a Group of Seven summit later this month in France, according to three officials aware of plans to invite the wartime leader.



Zelenskyy is expected to join heads of state and government from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, said the officials who were granted anonymity to speak freely about preparations for the gathering.



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European Parliament ditches Google for French search firm over privacy concerns

BRUSSELS — Move over, Google. Qwant is taking over as the European Parliament’s default search engine.



Starting Thursday, the European Parliament will replace Google with the French search engine as the default search tool on in-house computers, according to an internal communication seen by POLITICO.



As of Thursday June 4, “Qwant will replace Google as default search engine on European Parliament computers,” officials told lawmakers in an email seen by POLITICO. The change...

Zverev 'doesn't care' about French Open favourite tag

With the crushing 7-6 (7/3), 6-1, 6-3 win over the 19-year-old Spaniard, Zverev advanced to his fifth Roland Garros semi-final in the last six years.

The second seed is considered the heavy favourite to win his first Grand Slam title following the shock early departures of top seed Jannik Sinner and 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic last week in Paris.

Zverev has finished runner-up three times in Grand Slam finals, including at Roland Garros two years ago, and knows the pressure is fir...

France detains tanker linked to Iranian network accused of moving Russian oil

The seizure is the latest evidence of France's efforts to crack down on vessels suspected of helping Russia evade sanctions imposed following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

France’s top general warns about too-small military and slow production

PARIS — France’s military needs more weapons and arms production has to get faster, warned the country’s top general Fabien Mandon.



“We have not yet reached the level needed to fully address the challenges ahead,” Mandon said of the size of the French military in a closed-door Senate meeting, according to newly released readouts.



The chief of defense staff met senators in April and in May and during the hearings — which are normally closed to the public —he...

Celine Dion announces new Paris dates to meet demand

If you tried and failed to get tickets to see Celine Dion in Paris this fall, all is not lost. Due to what the concert organiser called “exceptional demand,” the singer has added ten new dates in May of 2027. This will be Celine Dion’s first concert residency since 2020 – and since being diagnosed with a rare neurological disease called Stiff Person’s syndrome.

France bans Israeli offensive weapons on Europe's largest arms trade show

France has banned the display of Israeli offensive weapons at the 2026 edition of the Eurosatory international defence and security exhibition which opens on 15 June.

Kostyuk and Andreeva to clash in French Open semis

Kostyuk held her nerve to withstand a comeback from compatriot Elina Svitolina in the first all-Ukrainian women's quarter-final at a Grand Slam in the Open era, winning 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 on Tuesday.

The 23-year-old Kostyuk extended her unbeaten run on clay this season to 17 matches to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final.

"I'm very happy I found a way. It was very difficult in the first two sets," said Kostyuk, who again dedicated her victory to the people of Ukraine.

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'In the zone' Andreeva romps into French Open semis

The Russian eighth seed needed just under an hour on Court Philippe Chatrier to reach the last four at Roland Garros for the second time in three years.

Andreeva, 19, reached the last eight in 2025 before falling in straight sets to French sensation Lois Boisson.

When rain started falling over the French capital on Tuesday morning and Andreeva realised the match would take place under a closed roof, she said she started immediately having flashbacks to her bad-tempered loss from 12 months ...

French wine made in late 1890s and hidden under Czech castle lovingly restored

Eight bottles of Chateau d'Yquem – one of the world's most expensive white wines – were among a collection of 136 bottles discovered under a Czech castle floor that were hidden by the owners after the end of World War II. They have now been restored by the original French winemakers in what the cellar master called a "magical experience" of preserving "liquid memory".

Two dead in Kenya amid protests against US Ebola quarantine centre plan | BBC News

Two people have been shot dead in the central Kenyan town of Nanyuki amid protests against US plans to establish an Ebola isolation centre at a military base nearby, the BBC has learnt.

The circumstances of their deaths are not clear, and officials have not commented on the matter. A police spokesperson told the Reuters news agency he was not aware of any deaths.

On Monday, hundreds of demonstrators marched through the town's streets, after the US plan to establish an Ebola treatment faci...

French slavery law repealed: 'Now we can start talking about reparations,' historian says

Now that France has finally repealed the so-called Code Noir or Black Code, experts are urging the country to also consider the issue of reparations. The Code Noir was the law that effectively regulated slavery by making people like property, notably in the French colonies – enabling people to be worked, beaten, sold, raped and even killed. It was only repealed last week, even though France abolished slavery back in 1848. In Perspective, we spoke to Olivette Otele, a historian and professor ...

French health minister promises fast track access to mental health for youth

France's Health Minister Stéphanie Rist announced on Tuesday that the government would fast-track access to mental health appointments for young people. She promised that those identified by staff in the national education system as having mental health problems would be seen by a professional within 24 to 48 hours.

Japanese tech giant pledges massive investment for French data centres

Japanese SoftBank’s group announced 45 billion euros of investment in France by 2031 and the opening of three data centres. Data centre operators are choosing the country because it has space to expand and ample electricity thanks to its nuclear plants.

French astronauts set for 2027 voyages to ISS and first commercial space station

French astronauts Thomas Pesquet and Arnaud Prost will embark on separate space missions in 2027 US company Vast announced on Tuesday. Prost is set to visit the Vast-developed Haven-1 commercial space station, which is scheduled to be deployed next year after years of delays, and Pesquet will launch on a private Vast mission to the International Space Station.

Cattelan’s famous taped banana stolen from French museum

A museum in eastern France has filed a police complaint after a banana forming the centrepiece of Maurizio Cattelan’s multimillion-dollar conceptual artwork "Comedian" was stolen from an exhibition.

French Open: Aryna Sabalenka prevails in night session game against Naomi Osaka

Aryna Sabalenka made easy work of Naomi Osaka (7-5, 6-3) in round of 16. She will face Russia's Diana Shnaider in the quarter-final.

France bans display of Israeli offensive weapons at Eurosatory arms fair

The Israeli defence ministry condemned it as a shameful decision, driven by political and commercial interests, and part of a deeply troubling trend in French behaviour in recent years.

'Vitiforestry': French winemakers plant trees in bid to counter climate change

Winemakers across France are experimenting with the ancient practice of "vitiforestry" – growing trees alongside vines – to tackle the modern issue of climate change, and many are impressed with the results. As the world faces increasingly unpredictable weather, trees can help protect vines from spring frosts and provide shade during heatwaves.

Macron’s Versailles glitz masks a fading economic legacy

President’s promise to remake France as a ‘start-up nation’ foundered with crises, overspending and political paralysis

Canada's Carney warns antisemitism at postwar high

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that antisemitism has surged to levels not seen in the postwar period, as he announced new measures to combat hate and promote inclusion.

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Protests over Chile's new far-right leader | DW News

Protests erupted near the Congress in Chile's port city of Valparaiso when far-right president Jose Antonio Kast gave his first State of the Nation address.

He announced plans to cut spending, strengthen the police, tighten immigration, and strip social benefits from some people with criminal conviction.

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Lebanon: Israeli strike damages a hospital in Tyre | DW News

n Israeli strike near a hospital in Tyre destroyed wards and caused a power outage to its intensive care unit. Lebanese authorities report that at least two people were killed and 23 injured in the vicinity.

It is the second strike near a hospital in Tyre in the span of two days. According to the World Health Organization, five attacks on healthcare were recorded in the last three days, resulting in one health worker reportedly killed and 19 others injured.

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Who said what: French Open day 9

"I feel like I'm getting better and better with every match I play and overall I'm super happy with how I played today."

-- Aryna Sabalenka after producing an ominous display for her French Open rivals by blasting past Naomi Osaka.

"I'm really grateful for this opportunity. It's such a beautiful court. You know, I took a picture during the warm-up of Rafa's (Nadal's) plaque. I was very excited."

-- Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska after continuing her remarkable run by beating Diane Parry...

Sabalenka beats Osaka, Berrettini reaches quarter finals at French Open

Aryna Sabalenka strengthened her French Open title bid on Monday by defeating Naomi Osaka to reach the quarter-finals, while Matteo Berrettini continued his comeback from injury with a place in his first Grand Slam quarter-final since 2022. The world number one is now the only major champion left in the singles draws at Roland Garros.

'Healthy consensus in Israel' on pursuing Lebanon campaign, expert says • FRANCE 24 English

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he told US President Donald Trump that his country would strike Beirut if Hezbollah doesn't stop attacking Israel. Earlier, Trump had said that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to dial back fighting. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Bilal Y. Saab, Senior Managing Director of TRENDS Research and Advisory U.S., explains that "there's a healthy political consensus in Israel about the merits and desirability of the military campaign...

France 24's Jessica Le Masurier reports ahead of UNSC meeting on Lebanon • FRANCE 24 English

The UN Security Council is scheduled to hold an emergency meeting on the war in Lebanon on Monday. Jessica Le Masurier reports from New York.


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LIVE: Prime Minister Mark Carney on steps to combat antisemitism, hate in Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers remarks to outline the next steps in the government's effort to combat antisemitism and hate in Canada.

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Colombians split on way forward as runoff looms | DW News

Ivan Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella will face off in Colombia's run-off presidential election on June 21 after neither candidate garnered more than 50% of the vote in the first round of voting on May 31.

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Protest outside Kenya's Ebola quarantine center for US citizens • FRANCE 24 English

In tonight's edition, hundreds protest in Kenya over plans to build an Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens in the town of Nanyuki. Also, with almost 300 suspected death from the outbreak, there have still been signs of progress in supplying rural Congolese health centres and millions are invested in speeding up vaccine research. And Ethiopia's leader is all but guaranteed a landslide victory in Monday's elections amidst accusations of repression of opposition figures.
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LIVE: Reuters NEXT Newsmaker with Duke Energy President and CEO Harry Sideris

Duke Energy is one of the largest electric power companies in the United States, at the core of efforts to meet a sharp surge in electricity demand driven by data centers, electrification and industrial growth.

As utilities race to expand capacity and modernize aging infrastructure, the company is investing in grid upgrades, new generation and storage, while also evaluating the role of nuclear and other firm power sources in ensuring reliability.

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Sabalenka overpowers Osaka to reach French Open quarter-finals

Sabalenka produced an impressive display, hitting 39 winners and 12 aces, against a battling Osaka to win 7-5, 6-3 and reach the last eight for a 14th consecutive major tournament.

The Belarusian is the only Grand Slam champion left in either the men's or women's singles draws at Roland Garros.

"I was able to kind of separate myself from what's going on this year at the Roland Garros," Sabalenka said of the shock results elsewhere.

"I have been around. Anything can happen. That's tennis."...

Trump says he secured halt to Israel’s offensive in Lebanon, keeps door open for Iran talks

Trump says he secured halt to Israel’s offensive in Lebanon, keeps door open for Iran talks

The US president further eased tensions sparked by Tehran's announcement on Monday of an end to mediated negotiations, saying in a separate post on Truth Social that talks with the Islamic Republic continued "at a rapid pace".

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Tensions linger between Republicans and White House over the 'anti-weaponization' fund

A standoff between the White House and the Senate remains unresolved after Republican senators defiantly left town 10 days ago without passing legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies.

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Macron announces 93 bn euros in 'Choose France' foreign investments

Held at the Versailles palace west of Paris, the investments announced at the ninth "Choose France" event represent the creation of 15,600 jobs, in what Macron called "obviously by far a record edition".

"Everything you signed here, everything which was announced during these days... will be executed and delivered on time," Macron said in a speech in English to foreign business leaders after bilateral meetings and round tables.

"I put my credibility in front of you on the table," he added...

France bans Israeli offensive weapons from major defence show

France has banned the display of Israeli offensive weapons at the 2026 Eurosatory international defence and security exhibition, organisers said Monday. While the Israeli defence ministry denounced the "disgraceful decision", Eurosatory organisers said Israeli defence systems were authorised to participate, according to a French government decision.

SoftBank data centre offers France AI sovereignty with strings

The plans are undoubtedly grand but it’s impossible to tell what capacity will be required when the 2030s kick off

'Resilient' Berrettini powers into French Open last eight

The former Wimbledon finalist, who has been plagued by injuries, won 6-3, 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (8/6) against Argentinian Cerundolo, who had dumped out world number one Jannik Sinner in the second round.

"This (tennis) is the love of my life, I guess, otherwise I wouldn't keep coming back after all the setbacks, the injuries," said Berrettini.

"There were moments it was really tough to come back and hit a ball... But now I'm back and it's thanks to them (his team), my character and my resilience....

'Choose France' summit puts AI at heart of Macron’s €93 billion investment drive

Foreign companies have pledged a total of €93 billion in investment at France's annual Choose France summit, President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday, with artificial intelligence and data infrastructure projects accounting for the bulk of commitments.

France seizes Russia-linked oil tanker with ties to Iranian magnate

According to French authorities, the Tagor was on its way from Murmansk in northwestern Russia when it was boarded

Latest news bulletin | June 1st, 2026 – Evening

Latest news bulletin | June 1st, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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France bans Israel from major weapons show

PARIS — France has banned Israel from participating in Eurosatory, one of the world’s largest arms shows that kicks off later this month, the Israeli government announced on Monday.



“The French decision encompasses: a ban on government representatives attending the exhibition; a ban on opening an Israeli national pavilion; and a restriction limiting Israeli defense industries to displaying air defense products only, with offensive systems explicitly excluded,” the I...

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Avec la 9e édition du sommet “Choose France” au château de Versailles, Emmanuel Macron démarre une tournée d’adieux qui ne dit pas son nom. Le compte à rebours a commencé : il quittera l’Ely...

Hungary's Péter Magyar heads to Berlin and Paris to seal EU reset

Hungary's PM Péter Magyar heads to Germany and France this week as part of his push to return Budapest to the European mainstream. The trip follows a deal with Brussels to unlock €16.4bn in frozen EU funds.

Hungarian government to amend constitution to allow removal of president

Hungarian government to amend constitution to allow removal of president

At a press conference outside the Sándor Palace, Prime Minister Péter Magyar outlined Tamás Sulyok’s failings and announced plans to amend Hungary's Fundamental Law to allow for his removal.

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French Open happy with Sabalenka-Osaka in top slot, but men still have edge

World number one Aryna Sabalenka will face fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the first women's Roland Garros night-session match since Sabalenka played Sloane Stephens in the last 16 on June 4, 2023 - a run of 32 consecutive marquee matches.

"I think this match is the best match of the day. Multiple Grand Slam winners so it was for us obvious it should be a night match tonight," said Mauresmo, as she answered questions on the topic on Monday.

"It's going to be a wonderful...

French doctors sound alarm over drinking water pollution

Pesticides, microplastics and so-called forever chemicals: that’s the cocktail of substances millions of French people are exposed to simply from drinking tap water. According to France's National Association of Health professionals, representing private practice doctors, at least 30 percent of the population was exposed to contaminated water at least once in 2024. FRANCE 24's Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe tells us more.

France seizes Russia-linked oil tanker

France's navy has intercepted a sanctioned tanker linked to the Russian oil trade in the Atlantic Ocean and ordered the vessel to head for the French mainland, in a move Russia said was illegal and bordered on "international ​piracy". French President Emmanuel ‌Macron on Monday posted a video on X showing commandos rappelling from helicopters onto the Tagor, during ⁠an operation that occurred the previous day in international waters 400 miles (740 km) west of Brittany.

The school abuse scandals that have triggered France to weigh new law

French lawmakers are set to debate a bill aimed at protecting children and combatting violence in schools. The legislation was drafted in the wake of a parliamentary investigation into the Bétharram abuse scandal, which exposed decades of mistreatment at a Catholic-run school in southwestern France. It also comes at the same time as Paris investigators probe allegations non-teaching staff recruited by the city mistreated or abused children at dozens of shcools across the capital.

France debates bill to protect children in wake of school abuse scandal

French lawmakers are set to debate a bill aimed at protecting children and combatting violence in schools. The legislation was drafted in the wake of a parliamentary investigation into the Betharram abuse scandal, which exposed decades of mistreatment at a Catholic-run school in southwestern France.

Macron announces 93 bn euros in ‘Choose France’ investments

Money already pledged would surpass the combined 87 billion euros raised

France seizes Russian suspected shadow fleet vessel

French authorities on Monday confirmed the country’s Navy intercepted and seized a Russian oil tanker sailing under a false flag.



The Tagor, which departed from the Russian port of Murmansk, was boarded more than 400 nautical miles off France’s Atlantic coast on Sunday. French officials suspect the ship was flying a false flag and is part of the so-called shadow fleet of mostly aging oil tankers used to circumvent sanctions imposed after Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukrain...

Sabalenka to face Osaka, Berrettini into French Open quarters

World number one Sabalenka will likely face a stern test in her bid to win a maiden Roland Garros crown after suffering an agonising loss to Coco Gauff in last year's final.

A resurgent Osaka has powered into the French Open second week for the first time in her career, looking more at home then ever before on the Parisian clay.

It will be only the fourth meeting, all at the last-16 stage of tournaments, between two of the biggest stars in the sport.

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French navy intercepts Russia-linked oil tanker in the Atlantic

The French Navy, with support from the United Kingdom, has intercepted an oil tanker under international sanctions that was traveling from Russia, the latest effort by nations that support Ukraine to target Russian oil exports helping to finance President Vladimir Putin’s war.

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French navy boards Russia-linked oil tanker in Atlantic – video

France has released footage that appears to show French naval commandos boarding a ship suspected of being part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' and subject to international sanctions. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, said the operation took place on the tanker, named the Tagor, with support of the UK and in strict compliance with the law of the sea. The French navy confirmed the interception occurred on SundayMacron says French navy has boarded Russia-linked oil tanker in Atlantic Continue r...

French Navy boards Russia-linked tanker in Atlantic Ocean

Video released by France shows naval forces boarding the Russia-linked tanker Tagor in the Atlantic Ocean. Paris says the vessel was intercepted as part of efforts to enforce sanctions and curb Russian oil exports funding the war in Ukraine.

France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says

A British helicopter provided support during the operation on Sunday, the UK ministry of defence says.

French navy seizes Russia-linked oil tanker in Atlantic

President Macron says ship subject to sanctions and posts video of operation that took place with UK supportA suspected Russian oil tanker has been detained in the Atlantic, France has announced, in the latest seizure aimed at combatting Moscow’s “shadow fleet” of vessels contravening international sanctions.The Tagor was detained on Sunday morning in international waters more than 400 nautical miles (740km) west of Brittany with the help of the UK and other partners, said the French presiden...