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Pride and joy as Kenya chosen to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

Athletics-mad Kenya is rejoicing after Nairobi was selected to host the 2029 world championships, becoming the first African city to ever stage the event.

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The scars of France's 'abnormal' summer

When the heat became unbearable in Paris this summer, Juliette Decq – a climate adaptation consultant and mother of two – resorted to putting thermal survival blankets on her windows. And helped others to do the same. Some are still there and for her it's a powerful reminder of what…

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Sudan gold mine collapse kills dozens as search for missing continues

At least 60 people have been killed in the collapse of a gold mine in southern Sudan, with many more still missing and feared dead beneath the rubble.

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Abuse survivors set out demands before meeting Pope Leo in France

Seven survivors of sexual violence in the Catholic Church who are due to meet Pope Leo XIV during his visit to France later this month have insisted the talks will not weaken their demands, as five publicly identified themselves on Wednesday.

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DRC opposition condemns violence at protests over constitutional changes

Despite being authorised, an opposition protest in Kinshasa was cut short on Tuesday after clashes broke out and police dispersed demonstrators. The march was part of nationwide action against proposed constitutional changes that opponents say could allow President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term.

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Trump threatens EU with tariffs over 'laughable' Canada association plan

US President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to cut trade with the European Union after the bloc proposed to make Canada its first ever associate member.

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Turkey arrests dozens in ongoing crackdown on LGBTQI+ groups

A crackdown on LGBTQI+ groups in Turkey escalated on Tuesday as authorities made dozens of new arrests and police detained protesters in Istanbul and Ankara, following days of raids, arrests and online restrictions across the country.

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EU chief calls for European Security Council and closer Canada ties

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday called for a new European Security Council and closer ties with Canada – setting out plans to strengthen the EU's security, back Ukraine through the winter and reduce its reliance on other countries for trade, technology and critical materials.

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Ebola outbreak slows in parts of DR Congo but crisis remains severe

Ebola infections are slowing in parts of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo four months into the outbreak, but cases are climbing fast in North Kivu and the World Health Organization (WHO) says it is too early to declare that the epidemic has peaked.

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Former justice minister Rachida Dati goes on trial in Paris over corruption

Rachida Dati, a former French culture and justice minister, goes on trial in Paris on Wednesday accused of corruption and influence peddling over €900,000 she received in consultancy fees from a company linked to Renault-Nissan while serving as an MEP.

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Canada's Carney seeking closer EU ties, to attend State of the EU address

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney will become the first non-EU head of government to attend the State of the Union address as he seeks to bring Canada and the EU closer in the face of a hostile United States.

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Workers across France stage protests over pay and rising costs

Protests are taking place across France on Tuesday, with fishermen, police officers, energy workers, university staff and other groups mobilising over a range of demands. Better pay, working conditions and the high cost of energy are among the main concerns.

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NATO jets shoot down drone over Lithuania in latest Baltic security incident

NATO fighter jets shot have down a drone over Lithuania in the latest security incident on Europe's border with Russia as its war with Ukraine continues.

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Environmental activists angry over controversial AI data centre near Paris

France is preparing to build Europe’s largest artificial intelligence data centre in a village outside of Paris. The government hopes to boost its computing infrastructure and give France an edge in the global race to develop AI, but activists are concerned about the impacts on health and the environment.

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Finland joins French nuclear umbrella amid European security push

Finland has decided to join France’s nuclear deterrence umbrella in a bid to bolster regional security in the face of uncertainty over the United States' commitment to Europe and NATO.

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Growing budgets show Africa keen to defend its place in the space race

African states invest around $500 million in space programmes annually, a figure expected to reach around $40 billion by 2030. With a number of initiatives already in place, the continent is seeking a seat at the table when it comes to international decisions on space exploration and equal access to…

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France says Russia seeks to 'intimidate' EU with train attack near Poland

France and the European Union have condemned a Russian strike on a passenger train on the Polish border that has raised concerns about the risks of the war spreading closer to EU and NATO territory.

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World in Frames: RFI traces the stories behind the world's most famous photos

As France marks 200 years since inventor Nicéphore Niépce took the world’s oldest surviving photograph, RFI looks back at photos that changed our view of history – or even history itself. Here we tell the story of how a portrait of an unnamed woman came to represent the suffering of…

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'Historic day' for Nigeria as Dangote oil refinery launches IPO

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote on Monday launched what is slated as Africa's biggest initial public offering (IPO), which aims to raise $1.6 billion (€1.3 billion) to expand his mega oil refinery to become the world's largest.

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France seeks EU backing for revised social media ban for under-15s

A month after France’s Constitutional Council struck down a proposed social media ban for under-15s, the government has submitted a new version that President Emmanuel Macron wants passed before he leaves office in the spring.

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Sweden's election too close to call, left opposition narrowly leads

Sweden's general election is still too close to call, with Magdalena Andersson’s centre-left opposition coalition holding a narrow lead over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s right-wing alliance.

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Normandy derailment inquiry widens focus on rail fragment found on track

A technical investigation has been launched into the derailment of a regional train near Rouen that left 44 people injured, as authorities work to establish how a piece of rail came to be lying on the track.

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As catches dwindle, Congo River fishermen turn to plastic waste

On the Congo River, plastic is becoming the catch of the day. Some fishermen around Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, can now make more money pulling plastic from the water than catching fish, as declining catches and growing waste pollution threaten an artisanal way of life.

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Macron, Carney to visit French Atlantic islands with sovereignty message to Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit the French North Atlantic territory of Saint-Pierre-and-Miquelon next week, in a symbolic show of support for national sovereignty amid renewed territorial claims by US President Donald Trump.

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From townships to TikTok, South Africa's amapiano gets the world dancing

Amapiano dancers across South Africa are helping a sound born in the country's black townships reach audiences far beyond its borders – one viral challenge at a time. Short routines filmed in homes, schools and public spaces are spreading across social media, giving musicians another way to promote a genre…

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