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Rama alleges 'hybrid war' behind protests against Kushner-linked coastal development

Rama alleges 'hybrid war' behind protests against Kushner-linked coastal development

The luxury venture, spanning a protected island and a stretch of seafront on the southern coast, has drawn opposition from environmental campaigners and critics of Prime Minister Edi Rama, who sees external interference.

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The US Supreme Court approves an Alabama voter map that erases a majority-Black district | DW News

The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for Alabama to use a pro-Republican congressional map that eliminates one of two districts where Black voters make up a majority or near-majority. The ruling gives a boost to President Donald Trump as his party defends its control of Congress in November's midterm elections.
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California to decide soon whether to seek to block Paramount deal

A group of US states including California and New York are preparing a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros, sources familiar with ​the matter said.

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France Opens Investigation Into Israeli Treatment of Pro-Palestinian Flotilla Activists

Activists who were detained with a flotilla trying to reach the Gaza Strip have said they were abused while in Israel’s custody. Israeli authorities have denied mistreating them.

Why Ivanka’s Albanian Dream is a Protestors Nightmare • FRANCE 24 English

Erisa Kryeziu is an Albanian journalist for the independent media outlet Citizens.AL, based in Albania. She's reported on the ground on the protests against the construction activity.
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Mali jails French diplomat for 20 years for 'undermining state security,' sources say

Under junta chief Assimi Goita, the country has turned its back on the West, especially France, in favour of closer ties with Russia.

Zverev says no advantage for Cobolli in French Open final despite walkover

Second seed Zverev eased into his fourth Grand Slam final with a four-set win over Jakub Mensik and will take on Cobolli on Sunday as he eyes a long-awaited first major title.

Italian 10th seed Cobolli did not even have to play his semi-final after Arnaldi pulled out shortly before their scheduled match due to illness.

"Not really, because I feel fine," Zverev said when asked if he thinks Cobolli has an advantage.

"I didn't have brutally long matches. I honestly feel like I could play aga...

Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill funding ICE and Border Patrol

The Senate passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies early Friday, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.776 billion settlement fund that threatened to derail the bill.

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French diplomat in Mali sentenced to 20 years in prison for 'undermining state security'

A court in Mali has sentenced a French intelligence agent with diplomatic status to 20 years in prison for “undermining state security”, judicial sources said Friday, in a ruling that further strains already fraught relations between the West African junta-led state and its former colonial ruler France.

Zverev to face Cobolli in French Open final after beating Mensik

The German will face 10th seed Cobolli on Sunday after securing a 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Mensik.

Cobolli did not even have to play his first Grand Slam semi-final, as his last-four opponent and fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi withdrew from the tournament shortly before the match due to illness.

Zverev has endured several near misses at the majors, with three previous final defeats, including against Carlos Alcaraz at Roland Garros two years ago.

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Cobolli to face Zverev in French Open final as Arnaldi withdraws

Cobolli, the 10th seed, was due to be playing in his first Grand Slam semi-final but will instead benefit from some extra rest ahead of Sunday's final.

"It's tough for me to speak also. When he came to me an hour ago I almost cried," said Cobolli of his friend Arnaldi, as they held a joint press conference while sitting three metres apart.

"I was ready to play this match and when he came I was completely sad for him, but at the same time of course I'm really happy for the result that I rea...

Zverev sees off Mensik to reach French Open final

Second seed Alexander Zverev beat the 26th seed Jakub Mensik in four sets on Friday to advance to the men's singles final at the French Open in Paris.

Why is Paris's oldest bridge called the 'New Bridge'?

🌉 A runway for a Louis Vuitton show, covered entirely in fabric as part of two artistic installations, home to a now-demolished water pump... the oldest bridge in Paris, Pont Neuf, has seen it all. Why, then, does its name translate to "New Bridge"? FRANCE 24's Tanishk Saha explains.

Parisians will be able to swim for a second year in the Seine

Parisians will once again be able to swim in the Seine this summer, city officials said Friday, building on the success of last year's historic reopening of the river after a century-long ban and a massive clean-up effort ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

French sons of slave traders and enslaved unite to seek a path to justice

In Nantes, France's largest slave port, the descendant of a slave-trading family has joined forces with a man whose ancestors were enslaved to help repair the enduring legacy of slavery from the grassroots up.

Zverev eases past Mensik to reach second French Open final

The German will face either 10th seed Flavio Cobolli or his fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi on Sunday after securing a 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Mensik.

Zverev has endured several near misses at major tournaments, with three previous final defeats, including against Carlos Alcaraz at Roland Garros two years ago.

"This is a Grand Slam, it's best of five, things are going to happen, opponents are going to play better. I managed it," said Zverev.

"I hope to play another great match on Su...

Zverev eases past Mensik in French Open semifinals, in striking distance of elusive Grand Slam title

Germany's Alexander Zverev on Friday moved within one win of his first Grand Slam title by beating Czech Jakub Mensik in four sets to reach the French Open final. The second seed will face either Flavio Cobolli or Matteo Arnaldi after a 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 victory as he chases a long-awaited crown at the majors.

Why is Pope Leo going to the Canary Islands?

Pope Leo XIV is delving into the hotly contested issue of migration by visiting Spain’s Canary Islands in the Atlantic next week.

These rocky, remote outposts of Europe have seen the arrival of tens of thousands of mostly African migrants through some of the world’s deadliest migration routes. Even as numbers decreased this year, especially in the Canaries, the issue continues to roil politics.

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Zelenskyy to meet Macron, Merz and Starmer in London on Sunday, France says

Ukraine recaptured more territory than it lost to Russian forces in May for the second straight month, an analysis of data from the Institute for the Study of War carried out by the AFP news agency showed earlier this month.

Holocaust remembrance: Newly discovered photos illustrate previously-unknown roundup of French Jews

François Picard is pleased to welcome Dr. Jean-Marc Dreyfus, Historian, Professor of Modern History at the University of Manchester, Chief Editor of 'La Revue d'Histoire de la Shoah' and one of the curators of the Shoah Memorial in Paris photography exhibit highlighting the discovery of 98 previously unknown photographs documenting the May 14, 1941 roundup of foreign Jews in Paris. It represents one of the most significant visual revelations in Holocaust historiography in recent years, the i...

FRANCE 24 journalists forced to sign NDA after asking about open letter against media mogul Bolloré

Two FRANCE 24 journalists were forced to sign a non-disclosure agreement after asking an actor about an open letter protesting the growing role of far-right billionaire Vincent Bolloré in French cinema. Signed by hundreds of industry professionals, the letter prompted the head of the Canal+ Group – France’s largest film financier – to announce it would no longer work with the signatories. 

France opens torture, 'war crime' probe over Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists

Outcry over judicial missteps linked to missing girl prompts French govt reckoning

French Prime ⁠Minister Sebastien Lecornu summoned ​the interior minister, the justice minister and others on Friday over the ​case of a missing 11-year-old girl that has sparked an outcry over judicial missteps and missed opportunities to intervene, the government said. Lyhanna, currently identified only by ​her ‌first name, was reported missing in her small southern ⁠French town of Fleurance on May 29 after she left her middle school in the ‌afternoon. The suspect arrested in the case, the ...

France's president blasts 'unacceptable' lapses over 11-year-old girl's suspected murderer

A girl, named in the press only as Lyhanna, went missing on 29 May near the town of Fleurance after she was last seen getting into a man's car.

From Siberia to French Open final, Andreeva living 'dream'

She started playing tennis with her older sister Erika, also now a professional player, in Krasnoyarsk, some 4,000 kilometres east of Moscow.

"I never actually thought that I would be able to win big tournaments or be in Grand Slam finals," she said after her semi-final win over Marta Kostyuk at Roland Garros.

"It was just all my dreams, everything that I have been dreaming of."

The current world number eight was just 16 when she made her Grand Slam debut in Paris in 2023, already under b...

France, Spain and allies say EU must stick to pro-electric car policy

With five allies across Europe, Paris and Madrid have a blocking minority in the Council

Chwalinska bidding to take final step at French Open against Andreeva

Chwalinska was roared on by thousands of Polish fans, who were perhaps expecting to be watching four-time champion Iga Swiatek, during her semi-final win over Diana Shnaider.

The 24-year-old is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Emma Raducanu, the only man or woman in the Open era to win a Grand Slam singles tournament as a qualifier.

"Let's not pretend someone expected it," admitted Chwalinska.

"I mean, I was outside (the) top 100, and now I'm in the finals of a Grand Slam, so I feel l...

Fury in France after child murder suspect's criminal record released

A man suspected of murdering an 11-year-old girl had previously been identified as a potential child molester, records show.

Former France rugby coach Saint-Andre eyes making history with Aix

The 59-year-old former star French wing, who had a less successful spell in charge of the national side (2012-15), said it had been an "enormous pleasure" to take on the task last year, build a team and all that came with it.

Aix will go into their first ever final -- they have been semi-finalists twice -- as underdogs but Saint-Andre said they have already defied that tag in beating Brive and Colomiers on their way to the final.

"It's crazy, a lot of people told me I was mad to come here,...

Macron invites club of Ukraine allies to attend Bastille Day

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday invited Ukraine’s allies to attend France’s Bastille Day celebrations in Paris on July 14.



Speaking on the margins of the EU-Western Balkans summit in Montenegro, Macron said the so-called Coalition of the Willing nations would discuss support for Ukraine and attend France’s annual military parade.



Led by France and the U.K., the Coalition of the Willing is a loose alliance of over 30 countries aiming to provide Ukrai...

EU watchdog says von der Leyen should have kept Macron’s Mercosur text message

PARIS — The EU’s transparency watchdog has accused the Commission of maladministration after failing to keep a text message from French President Emmanuel Macron to Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the EU executive, urging a freeze in talks on a major trade deal with Latin America.



Macron’s text message in early 2024, exclusively reported by POLITICO, sought to halt talks on the trade accord with the Mercosur bloc within sight of the finish line. The deal was only approved at the be...

France questions judicial system after girl's suspected murder

France's government was on Friday assessing possible judicial failings, after allegations investigators could have prevented a 11-year-old girl's disappearance by better dealing with previous sexual abuse complaints. Incomprehension has grown nationwide after it emerged the suspect had twice previously been formally accused of raping a child, but the investigations had either been dropped or stalled. FRANCE 24's James André reports.

France probes judicial 'dysfunction' after suspected murder of 11‑year‑old Lyhanna

The French government is set to probe what President Emmanuel Macron on Friday described as "dysfunction" in the judicial system following the suspected killing of an 11-year-old girl named Lyhanna in southwest France. The main suspect in the case had twice been formally accused of raping a child, with investigations either dropped or stalled.

France questions judicial system after girl's suspected murder

France's government was on Friday assessing possible judicial failings, after allegations that investigators could have prevented a 11-year-old girl's disappearance by better dealing with previous sexual abuse complaints.

War in Ukraine: Zelensky proposes face-to-face meeting with Putin to end years-long war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter to the Russian leader Thursday, saying he was also ready for a "full ceasefire". "Ukraine proposes ending this war through direct engagement between us -- and you. I am proposing a meeting," Zelensky said in the letter. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Rochelle Ferguson-Bouyahi tells us more.
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"Not impossible," Costa says on Montenegro's bid to join EU by 2028

Montenegro in the EU by 2028?

"They are doing very well, it's not impossible," European Council President António Costa tells #EuropeToday in an exclusive interview with Maria Tadeo.

Would you like to see Montenegro in the EU? Tell us in the comments.

Why there is such a great shortage of organ donors in Germany | DW News

A donor heart saved artist Rudi Fischer's life. But hundreds of people in Germany die each year waiting for an organ. Here’s why.

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French fighter jets intercepted 11 Russian aircraft in the Baltics over the last week

The intercepted Russian aircraft included transport planes such as the Ilyushin Il-18 and Antonov An-12, as well as fighter jets and reconnaissance aircraft.

LIVE: Vessel traffic in Strait of Hormuz

Vessel tracker showing traffic in Strait of Hormuz as Iran and U.S. exchange fresh round of strikes in the region. The Iran-backed Hezbollah militia rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon and Israel said it would not withdraw troops from the country, undermining President Trump's efforts to halt fighting there and forge peace with Tehran.

Iran has made ‌a ceasefire in Lebanon a condition for any peace deal with Washington, and has suggested in recent days that it could intervene directly if Isr...

French billionaire Stérin reveals far-right agenda in first public hearing

French billionaire Pierre-Edouard Stérin has used his first appearance before lawmakers to lay bare his "meta-political" campaign to bring free-market and conservative ideas into power to battle "socialism, wokism, Islamism and immigration", less than a year before France’s presidential election.

Ukrainian attacks during Russian Davos an 'embarassement' for Putin • FRANCE 24 English

As the war in Ukraine drags the Russian economy into stagnation, President Vladimir Putin will address a flagship investment forum in Saint Petersburg on Friday despite recent Ukrainian drone strikes rocking the city and exposing the gaps in Russian air defences.


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Thousands protest Kushner-linked resort in Albania

Thousands of Albanians again took to the streets of Tirana protesting against a development planned by a company linked with Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast.

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Latest news bulletin | June 5th, 2026 – Morning

Latest news bulletin | June 5th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Putin asks for proof of claims of Russian illegal activity in Europe

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting Thursday with heads of foreign media news agencies on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Asked about an Associated Press investigation tracking 191 incidents across Europe, including sabotage, cyberattacks, attempted assassination and other malign activity that Western officials say are part of a Russian-masterminded campaign, Putin replied there was no detailed proof that Moscow was involved.

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Andy Burnham says he would enter Labour leadership contest | BBC Newscast

The first televised debate from the Makerfield by-election has taken place in a special edition of Question Time.

Adam and Chris reunite after Question Time to discuss all the biggest moments, including Andy Burnham’s clearest confirmation yet that he will stand in a Labour leadership election - but will he trigger one?

00:00 Intro
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‘I couldn’t breathe’: the sinister spread of France’s killer seaweed – podcast

After a series of deaths on the beaches of Brittany, one bereaved family set out to prove the foul-smelling bloom was to blameBy Marta Zaraska. Read by Lucy Bromilow Continue reading...

LGBTQ people in fear as Ghana pushes to criminalize same-sex activities | DW News

Ghana has passed one of the most sweeping anti-LGBTQ bills in Africa, which doesn't just criminalize same-sex activity, but could jail anyone who funds, supports or advocates for the community. The bill now sits with President John Mahama to sign it into law.

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Macron weighs his options for wooing Trump at G7: Dinner at Versailles, or maybe golf

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron is considering one of the grandest displays of French statecraft in his diplomatic arsenal: a private dinner with U.S. President Donald Trump at the Palace of Versailles.



The Elysée Palace is preparing a dinner for two in the opulent residence of the Sun King Louis XIV to coincide with the summit of the Group of Seven leading economies later this month, according to two French officials familiar with the preparations.



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Macron and Merz head to Montenegro as EU races to secure its next frontier

TIVAT, Montenegro — French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will join a group of EU leaders at a summit on Friday, as capitals try to find consensus on how far, and how fast, the process of bringing new members into the bloc should go.



They are taking part in talks in the small Balkan nation of Montenegro at the annual EU-Western Balkans summit, as Brussels accelerates efforts to advance membership for countries seeking to join the bloc. No new member has bee...

Classified US plan to pull key military assets from NATO | DW News

According to a report in German newspaper 'Die Welt', the US is planning to withdraw tanker aircraft, fighter jets, drones, naval forces and bombers from NATO force commitments. The move could leave significant capability gaps for European allies.

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Trump says Pulte's intelligence role is temporary

President Trump said that Bill Pulte's appointment as acting intelligence director is for the short term and not a permanent position.

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Annual Jerusalem Pride parade marches to Knesset to demand legislative change, equal rights

June is gay pride month and Jerusalem’s Pride and Tolerance march took place on Thursday. This year’s march took on a political tone as the parade route took marchers to Israel’s parliament. While LGBT people have more civil rights in Israel than many other countries in the Middle East, attendees said there’s still a lot of room for progress. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis explains.
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Diallo gives Ivory Coast shock win over France

France captain Kylian Mbappe had been hoping to break Olivier Giroud's record of 57 goals for Les Bleus in what was his 97th appearance for his country but had a fruitless evening and was replaced by head coach Didier Deschamps at half-time, leaving him stuck on 56 goals in second place.

Rayan Cherki had given France the lead in the last minute of the first half with a powerful low strike after some neat footwork in the box.

But Guela Doue, the French-born older brother of France internati...

Is Trump losing his grip on the Republican Party? | Americast

Could Democrats flip Iowa from the Republicans?

It’s a state Trump has won three times and Republicans have dominated for more than a decade. The last senate race the Democrats won there was Barack Obama’s victory in 2008, before he went on to win the presidential nomination. But now, overnight primary results from Iowa are leaving Democrats feeling optimistic.

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German serial killer found guilty of murder of French schoolboy

Martin Ney, dubbed "the man in black", was handed another life sentence for the murder and kidnapping of Jonathan Coulom, who disappeared at a school holiday camp in western France.

The 55-year-old, who has always denied the charges, listened impassively as the court in the city of Nantes handed down the verdict.

The boy's bed was empty when his roommates woke up in a dormitory at the seaside camp in Saint-Brevin-les-Pins.

More than a month later Jonathan's body was found weighed down b...

Chwalinska beats Shnaider to set up Andreeva clash in French Open women's final

Maja Chwalinska beat the 25th seed Diana Shnaider on Thursday to make history as the first qualifier to reach the French Open final since tennis was opened up to professional players in 1968.

Beijing slams US comments on Tiananmen Square crackdown as 'smear' of China

Beijing slams US comments on Tiananmen Square crackdown as 'smear' of China

On 4 June 1989, the Chinese government sent troops and tanks to crush protests calling for political reform in and around the central square in the capital Beijing.

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Qualifier Chwalinska sets up Andreeva French Open final clash

The Pole downed Diana Shnaider 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 in the last four to join Russian 19-year-old Andreeva, a straight-sets winner over Marta Kostyuk, in Saturday's title-decider.

Should she best Andreeva in the final, Chwalinska will become just the second woman to come through qualifying and win a Grand Slam final in any major since the Open era began, after Emma Raducanu's title run at the US Open in 2021.

The 24-year-old said her run in the French capital was "like a dream", moments after bea...

Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska carries fairytale run into French Open final

Polish world number 114 Maja Chwalinska made French Open history on Thursday as she beat Russian Diana Shnaider in straight sets to become the first qualifier to go all the way to the final at Roland Garros – and only the second in Grand Slam history after Emma Raducanu's title run at the US Open in 2021.

Qualifier Chwalinska downs Shnaider to reach French Open final

The 24-year-old's 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 victory over Russian 25th seed Shnaider made her only the second woman to come through qualifying and reach a Grand Slam final in any major since the Open era began, after Emma Raducanu's title run at the US Open in 2021.

Chwalinska will meet Russian eighth seed Mirra Andreeva in Saturday's title-decider.

Appearing in her first main draw in Paris, Chwalinska, who had on three previous occasions failed to qualify for Roland Garros, has won nine matches acros...

Outrage in France as body discovered in case of missing 11‑year‑old Lyhanna

Outrage erupted in France on Thursday after a body was discovered in the search for 11-year-old schoolgirl Lyhanna and it was revealed that the key suspect had been repeatedly accused of sexually abusing children but no action had been taken. The body has yet to be formally identified.

Paris and Berlin push 'gradual integration' plan into EU ahead of Balkans summit

Merz and Macron pitch "building blocks" approach to EU enlargement to revitalise accession talks, ahead of this week's Western Balkans summit.

France's ban on Israeli weapons at Eurosatory 'shameful', says economy minister

Speaking to FRANCE 24, Nir Barkat, Israel's economy minister called France's decision to ban Israeli offensive weapons from the Eurosatory defence fair "shameful", warning that Israel would "bypass France" to reach its customers. He argued Israel had "no choice but to eliminate" Iran's capabilities, and said he preferred "to be alive and deal with my image" rather than worry about Israel's battered reputation abroad.

Podcast: Protecting whistleblowers, homegrown fertiliser, daylight savings in France

A former prime minister goes after a whistleblower and what that means for those who dare to speak out. Why a natural ingredient that could cover up to 40 percent of France's fertiliser needs is currently being flushed down the loo. And France's halting steps towards adopting daylight savings time.

Obama museum opens in Chicago where visitors can sit behind Oval Office desk

The Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago to the general public on Juneteenth after a celebratory dedication in Chicago with dignitaries. (AP video by Obed Lamy)

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EU enlargement: Merz and Macron plan for ‘new momentum’

Western Balkans countries and Moldova should be involved more in the daily business of the EU, as they progress on domestic reforms, a Franco-German paper suggests

Andreeva races past error-prone Kostyuk to reach French Open final

Mirra Andreeva beat an erratic Marta Kostyuk in straight sets at the French Open on Thursday to reach her first Grand Slam final. The 19-year-old from Russia drew on her defeat against the same opponent at the Madrid Open earlier this year to deliver a tactical masterclass at Roland Garros, ending the Ukrainian's 17-match unbeaten run on clay.

Iranian-French artist Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56

French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, a prominent advocate for women's rights and author of “Persepolis,” has died at 56, the French presidency said Thursday. Satrapi is best-known for her monochrome autobiographical comic book and film “Persepolis,” a coming-of-age tale set against the Islamic Revolution in her native Iran.

Andreeva stays focused to race past Kostyuk into French Open final

The 19-year-old Russian took one hour and 16 minutes to overcome her Ukrainian opponent and reach a first Grand Slam final. Andreeva will play Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in Saturday's final.

"I was so focused that I could see those hairs on the ball," the eighth seed told her press conference.

"One thing is when you see the hairs on the ball for a couple of points, and the other thing is when you're able to do it throughout the whole match. Today was one of those matches where I was...

Third Places: Where to hang out in France

We take a look at hanging out in France, and why "third places" or "tiers-lieux" in French, are increasingly popular here. We discover what exactly these spaces are, how they promote community and democracy,and how to ask someone to spend time together in French.

Outrage in France over alleged judicial dysfunctions in missing girl case

Outrage has erupted in France after it emerged the main suspect in the case of an 11-year-old girl missing since last week had been repeatedly accused of abusing children but no action was taken to protect others. Lyhanna, 11, went missing on Friday near the village of Fleurance in southwestern France, after she was last seen getting into a man's car.

Paris and Berlin pitch ‘gradual integration’ for EU hopefuls amid frustration in Western Balkans

EU candidate countries should be able to gradually unlock privileges such as partial access to the bloc’s single market to keep them motivated while they wait for full membership, Paris and Berlin have suggested in a new joint paper.



In the discussion paper, circulated ahead of a Western Balkans summit and seen by POLITICO, aspiring EU members could also win observer status at key meetings, as well as other perks, to avoid disenchantment with the process.



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EU court adviser urges judges to reject Le Pen bid against asylum relocation rules

An advocate-general at the European Court of Justice suggested judges dismiss a case from the French parliament, which wants to annul EU rules on relocating asylum seekers.

Obama's presidential museum lets visitors sit behind oval office desk and view iconic gowns

The Obama Presidential Center opens to the general public on Juneteenth after a celebratory dedication in Chicago with dignitaries. The roughly $850 million project covers both the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president.

A cutural stroll through Paris with musician Alice Taglioni and pastry chef Jessica Préalpato

This week on Paris des Arts, meet two artists who refuse to be put in a box. Actress Alice Taglioni shares her love of the piano, and Jessica Préalpato, named the world's best pastry chef in 2019, reinvents afternoon tea in four different courses.

The art of the apéro: Exploring how France unwinds

This week we’re taking a look at a much-loved pillar of French culture: apéro. This ritual gathering takes place before dinner, typically between 6pm and 8pm, it’s a moment when friends, family, neighbors, or colleagues meet for drinks and snacks. A majority of French people say it’s part of their national heritage. So what do people drink and eat? And what are the etiquette rules to this beloved tradition?

French start-up Quobly raises €115m to build cheaper quantum computers

French start-up Quobly secured €115 million in funding this week as it pursues an ambitious goal: building quantum computers using the same manufacturing techniques as ordinary computer chips.

Financier Lex Greensill banned from running UK companies for nine years

Founder of Greensill Capital says there was no finding he acted dishonestly after his company collapsed owing £1.6bnThe disgraced former financier Lex Greensill has been banned from running a UK company for nine years after he was judged to be unfit because of the 2021 collapse of his £1.6bn supply chain invoicing firm.The government’s Insolvency Service said on Thursday that Greensill had signed a disqualification undertaking, bringing the case to an end before a trial was due to begin on 8 ...

Summer blockbuster: Why the French keep coming back to Charles de Gaulle

The release of a two-part summer blockbuster on General Charles de Gaulle’s fight to rally resistance to Nazi occupation is yet another sign that the once-divisive figure continues to fascinate the French public. And while his name risks being turned into an empty signifier of fading French glory on the lips of politicians of every stripe, his call for France to forge its own foreign policy – free of Washington’s dictates – may have found new relevance as Europe’s relationship with the US wo...

INTERVIEW: Bpifrance to recruit civilian firms for defence production

Traditional suppliers alone cannot meet rising military demand

Marjane Satrapi, French-Iranian author of ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56

Marjane Satrapi, the French-Iranian author and illustrator behind the popular graphic novel series and film “Persopolis,” has died, the French presidency said Thursday.

Disney racks up $4.2bn deficit on Paris parks

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Zverev heads up final four in men's French Open semis

The German will face Czech youngster Jakub Mensik in the last four, with the winner of that match-up meeting either Flavio Cobolli or Matteo Arnaldi in the final.

Here, AFP Sport takes a look at the two men's semi-finals:

Alexander Zverev (GER x2) v Jakub Mensik (CZE x26)

Zverev leads head-to-head 1-0

-- Following the shock early exits of Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic, Zverev finds himself the odds-on favourite to win Roland Garros and finally shake off the unwanted title of tennis' n...

Reform given another £3mn by crypto billionaire Harborne

Latest data underscores how Farage’s party remains reliant on a handful of rich donors

Marjane Satrapi, French-Iranian author of 'Persepolis', dies aged 56

Franco-Iranian author and film director Marjane Satrapi, best known for the graphic novel and film Persepolis, has died aged 56.

French MPs approve tougher cadmium limits despite government opposition

France's parliament has overwhelmingly approved a bill to curb exposure to cadmium, a toxic heavy metal found in phosphate fertilisers, setting up a political clash with the government and raising fresh questions about France's links to Moroccan phosphate imports.

French-Iranian author Marjane Satrapi dead at 56

Labor’s NDIS overhaul faces delay as Coalition and Greens consider teaming up to slow bill’s passage

Government hopes to rush NDIS and tax changes through parliament but opposition and crossbench push for more scrutinyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Greens want Labor to halt its plans to rush NDIS cuts through the Senate later this month, urging a longer inquiry process as the government seeks the minor party’s support for its contentious tax and housing changes.It opens the possibility of the Greens and Coalition teaming up in parliament to support extending s...

French-Iranian author Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis', dies of 'sadness' at 56

French-Iranian author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi, best known for the book and film “Persopolis”, has died of "sadness", members of her entourage said Thursday. She was 56.

France: Protesters rally outside CNews TV over alleged Kremlin influence

France witnessed renewed debate over foreign influence in the media on 3 June as dozens of protesters gathered outside CNews headquarters in Paris to denounce Ksenia Fedorova, the former head of RT France.

France recognises role in pesticide harm across Caribbean islands

France's parliament has unanimously acknowledged the state's role in a pesticide scandal that contaminated most people in Guadeloupe and Martinique and has been linked to cancer and other health problems. The vote marks a significant moment in a decades-long fight over chlordecone, a toxic chemical that continued to be used in the French Caribbean after it was banned in mainland France.

French Open: Arnaldi advances to the semi-finals after Berrettini retires

Italy’s Matteo Berrettini withdrew from his French Open quarter-final due to a hip injury, sending Matteo Arnaldi through to the semi-finals, where he will face compatriot Flavio Cobolli, who defeated Félix Auger-Aliassime.

How Ukraine-Russia tension hangs over French Open semi-finals

Russia's war in Ukraine will provide an unavoidable backdrop to the French Open women's semi-finals - and possibly the final.

France’s €110bn AI boom tests Macron’s tech ambitions

Investors warn approvals and local opposition could slow France’s massive data centre build-out

Australia politics live: Greens call for ‘bloody close look’ at new tax laws that give Jim Chalmers ‘Henry VIII powers’

Greens and Coalition oppose discretionary powers that would allow the treasurer to make rule changes to CGT and negative gearing after the legislation passes. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJim Chalmers’ budget bill will face debate and a vote in the House today, and he poses the legislation as a “really simple choice” for the Coalition.As we know, the government has set up the bill as a wedge for the opposition, by including both tax change...

Kushner-linked resort plan sparks protests in Albania | DW News

A multi-billion-euro resort project on Albania’s Adriatic coast - linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump - is facing mounting protests. The development would turn a protected coastal area into a luxury tourism destination, but critics warn it could irreversibly damage a key wildlife habitat and allege corruption in the approval process. The government says the project will bring investment and jobs. But with tensions rising and clashes reported, the controversy
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Chilean student injured as protests against President Kast turn violent

GRAPHIC WARNING: At least one student was injured and carried away by police during violent clashes at a national strike in Santiago as protesters threw Molotov cocktails and Chilean police fired water cannons and tear gas.

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Who said what: French Open day 11

"No thoughts, no emotions. Just want to quit tennis right now, but we'll see. We'll see in few days. Hopefully I'll get back on track mentally."

-- Aryna Sabalenka on her feelings after crashing out of the French Open quarter-finals.

"By the way, you know, I just figure how I can overcome it. You know those rooms where you just go in and you smash everything? Probably I will spend a whole day tomorrow over there destroying stuff. Maybe it will help... maybe not..."

-- Sabalenka on how she...

Rubio says he's never heard of Trump pick Pulte in intelligence context

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he had never heard of Bill Pulte, President Donald Trump's pick to be acting director of national intelligence, during his years of experience with the U.S. intelligence community. 
 
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Arnaldi into French Open semis as Berrettini retires injured

Former Wimbledon finalist Berrettini, who has struggled with various injuries in recent years, called it quits in the second set when trailing 7-5, 5-2 on Court Philippe Chatrier.

"You never want someone to end the tournament like this," said the 25-year-old Arnaldi.

"I'm sorry for him and I hope he's going recover and soon it's going to come the grass and he's going to be very tough to play."

Arnaldi has spent the largest time on court for a player en route to a Grand Slam semi-final, so...