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Cyanide traces found in cups of Bangkok hotel victims, Thai police say

The teacups of six tourists found dead in a luxury Bangkok hotel contained traces of cyanide, said Thailand’s police chief on Wednesday. The suspected motive of the poisoning appeared to be a financial dispute, said investigators, allaying terrorism fears in the popular southeast Asian tourist destination.

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Security boosted for Trump after reports of Iran assassination plot

The US received intelligence in recent weeks about a plot by Iran to try to assassinate former president Donald Trump, according to US news organisations. The threat had no apparent connection to the recent attempt on Trump’s life, said the reports. Iran on Wednesday rejected accusations of involvement in the…

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Africa's art industry: Professionalising the creative economy

Africa's creative sectors have gone from strength to strength over the years, with the rise of Afrobeats and Amapiano and names like Burna boy, Davido and Tyla becoming household names around the world, the continent's widespread cultural influence is undeniable. Challenges, however, still remain. Kayode Adebayo, founder and one of…

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Southern Europe scorched by heat wave as temperatures surpass 40°C

Governments across southern Europe have issued severe weather warnings as temperatures soar past 40 degrees Celsius. The heat wave has already claimed the life of an elderly man in Albania, who was found dead in his farm south of the capital Tirana.

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War in Gaza 'one of the most critical cases of genocide', UN rapporteur tells FRANCE 24

Francesca Albanese, United Nations special rapporteur on the human rights situation in the Palestinian territories, told FRANCE 24 that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinians in its war against Hamas.

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Afrobeat’s global ambassador: Femi Kuti’s musical activism

Forging his own artistic path in the shadow of Afrobeat superstar Fela Kuti was a challenge that his son, Femi Kuti, struggled with in the early years of his career, he reveals. The Nigerian musician joins us in the studio to discuss the highs and lows of growing up with…

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French PM Attal resigns but will remain in caretaker role amid political deadlock

French President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Tuesday, the presidential office said, adding that Attal will lead a caretaker government with restricted powers until a new government is named. The leftist New Popular Front alliance has still not managed to name a consensus candidate…

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Revisiting host Olympic cities: Los Angeles, a profitable legacy (2/5)

In the lead-up to the Olympics here in Paris, we continue our series on the long-term impacts of the Games on host cities. We head to California, where Los Angeles was the only city vying to host the 1984 Olympics after Tehran withdrew. The mood heading into the Games had…

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Yungblud : "I am not here to be a polite pop star"

On today’s music show on Arts24, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with Gen-Z punk idol Yungblud, before his much anticipated headlining set at France’s equivalent to Glastonbury – the Vieilles Charrues festival. Three chart-topping albums in, the British musician has built up a loyal fan base around the world. His artistry…

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Will the Seine River be clean in time for Olympic athletes to swim?

The 2024 Paris Olympics are less than a fortnight away and questions still abound over the state of the Seine River – whether it will be safe for athletes to compete in the triathlon and marathon swimming events. However, French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra took a dip in the Seine…

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Republican Convention to focus on immigration, a day after Trump becomes official nominee

The Republican National Convention heads into its second day Tuesday in Wisconsin, with the focus shifting to immigration, an issue central to former US president Donald Trump's platform that helped him secure his GOP nomination during his first presidential campaign in 2015. Trump, who was greeted enthusiastically by the crowd…

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EU Parliament convenes as bolstered far right seeks greater influence

Lawmakers will determine the fate of EU leaders from Tuesday onwards as the European Parliament convenes for the first time since the elections in June. Tensions are high as the 720 lawmakers start their five-year term, with current European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's future in the balance.

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'I'm going to give my life for this club,' says Mbappé as he joins Real Madrid

Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium was packed to the rafters on Tuesday as tens of thousands cheered on French superstar striker Kylian Mbappé, formerly of Paris Saint-Germain, as he officially joined Real Madrid. "I'm going to give my life for this club," said Mbappé, who is hoping the move will finally…

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Rwanda : vote counting underway as polls close

A suspected Kenyan serial killer claims to have mutilated and murdered dozens of women over just a couple of years. Collins Khalusa was arrested while watching the Euro finals, after the bodies of nine women were found dumped in a quarry in Nairobi.

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Artists, chefs, garbage collector among hundreds carrying the Olympic torch through Paris

Hundreds of people from from a wide variety of backgrounds have carried the Olympic torch through the French capital for two days of celebrations before the Summer Games kick off on July 26.

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France enters high-stakes week in politics as leftist bloc sets sights on speaker’s chair

France is preparing for another week of political maneuvering as the newly elected National Assembly meets for the first time this Thursday. With the leftist New Popular Front alliance still divided over a candidate for prime minister, the fight for the powerful speaker’s role in parliament seems likely to dominate…

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Federal judge dismisses classified documents case against Trump

The Trump-appointed judge presiding over the trial of former President Donald Trump for holding onto classified documents has dismissed the case, questioning the legality of appointing special prosecutor Jack Smith.

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As Europe prepares for summer holidays, WHO warns that the Covid-19 era is far from over

With three out of four Europeans planning on travelling over the summer, the era of border closures, mandatory testing and vaccine certificates seems a half-remembered nightmare to many. But with more than 1,700 people still dying every week across the world from Covid-19 and vaccine coverage declining among at-risk populations,…

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Revisiting host cities: Munich, a model Olympic village (1/5)

Since the creation of the modern Olympic Games in 1896, the competition to be selected as the host city has been fierce. Cities vie with innovation and resources to stand out and attract athletes and spectators from around the globe. Follow our special coverage this week as we bring you…

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China's ruling Communist Party kicks off key four-day economic meeting

China's ruling Communist Party on Monday kicked off a key four-day meeting led by President Xi Jinping that is focused on the economy, state media reported. The meeting is expected to outline economic policy amid concerns about the country's business environment and restrictions on access to American technology.

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Secret Service postpones briefing Congress on security lapses in Trump attack

The US Secret Service postponed a meeting on Monday where it was due to field questions from Congress about why agents failed to prevent a gunman from almost killing Donald Trump, as the agency increases protection for the former president. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle had been due to brief…

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Argentina defeat Colombia 1-0 to win record 16th Copa America

Lautaro Martinez scored an extra-time winner as Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to win a record 16th Copa America title at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.

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Alberto Fujimori, former Peruvian leader, to run for presidency in 2026, daughter says

Fighting ongoing health issues and a checkered past, former president Alberto Fujimori will run for office in Peru's 2026 elections, his daughter said Sunday. Fujimori has three convictions on corruption charges and owes about $15 million to the Treasury, according to the Attorney General.

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Alcaraz defeats Djokovic to defend Wimbledon title, collect fourth Grand Slam

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz defeated Serbia's Novak Djokovic in a rematch of last year's Wimbledon final to collect his fourth Grand Slam title at age 21, inaugurating a new era in men's tennis.

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Hamas says Gaza ceasefire talks still ongoing, claims military chief survived Israeli strike on camp

Hamas said Sunday that ceasefire negotiations are ongoing and the group's military leader Mohammed Deif was "fine" despite Israel's attack on a humanitarian camp outside Khan Younis Saturday that it said had targeted him and killed more than 90 Palestinians. Israel on Sunday said that Hamas brigade commander Rafa Salama,…

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