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France’s new PM in 'precarious situation': French economist Jean Pisani-Ferry

The nomination of Michel Barnier, a veteran of both French and EU politics, to the post of French prime minister, is “a surprise and a delicate gamble” by French president Emmanuel Macron. That’s according to our guest in Talking Europe, economist and political analyst Jean Pisani-Ferry. He tells Armen Georgian…

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Von der Leyen 2.0 Commission takes shape: Gender parity under scrutiny amid big political in-tray

It hasn’t been smooth sailing this summer for Ursula von der Leyen, who was voted in as EU Commission president for a second term in July. She had asked national capitals to put forward two candidates for her new Commission, one female and one male, so that she could ensure…

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Seeking balance: A new chapter for Sino-African trade relations?

As the representatives of over 50 African countries meet this week in Beijing for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation or FOCAC, Charles Pellegrin and his guests take a closer look at the relationship between China and Africa and what it means in terms of opportunities for economic growth and development…

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India’s media wars: Press freedom in crisis

Press freedom is in crisis in the "world's largest democracy" with attacks against journalists, concentration of media ownership, pro-government bias and expulsions of foreign reporters. Since India's Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power in 2014, several mainstream Indian TV channels have effectively turned into government mouthpieces.

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Israeli forces appear to withdraw from Jenin refugee camp in West Bank

Israeli troops appear to have left the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank after a devastating, more than weeklong operation to search for Palestinian militants. It was not immediately clear whether the withdrawal was permanent or a temporary bid to regroup forces, or whether Israel was also withdrawing…

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More than a dozen pupils killed in ‘devastating’ primary school fire in Kenya

At least 17 pupils have been killed and another 13 seriously injured after a fire ravaged through the dormitory of a boarding school north of Nairobi, police said Friday. An investigation has been launched into the deadly primary school blaze, and Kenya’s president has vowed that those responsible for the…

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Summer 2024 hottest ever recorded, EU climate change monitor says

Scientists have confirmed that summer 2024 broke global heat records for the second consecutive year, making 2024 likely to be the hottest year in recorded history. Data from Copernicus, Europe’s climate change service, shows June to August as the hottest period since records began in 1940.

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France to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine military aid

France’s defence ministry on Friday announced that it will use a share of €1.4 billion euros in revenue from frozen Russian assets to finance the purchase of military equipment for Ukraine. EU member states agreed in May to use the interest generated by seized assets belonging to the Russian central…

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Why Russia is accusing its own scientists of treason

A prominent Russian scientist specialising in hypersonic technology has been sentenced to 15 years in prison on charges of treason. His conviction is the latest in a series of arrests targeting researchers since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, in what experts are calling a politically motivated crackdown on…

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Performance of a lifetime: Creating the Olympic and Paralympic opening ceremonies

It’s arguably the biggest show in the world: Epic performances involving some 3,000 dancers, breath-taking musical numbers and a constellation of stars. Director of choreography Maud le Pladec and artist Lucky Love join us on Arts 24 to talk about creating and executing the performance of a lifetime, as they…

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New PM Barnier vows to address 'anger and grievances' of French

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Thursday vowed to address the "anger and grievances" of the French at a handover ceremony at the Hôtel de Matignon. Barnier was named to the role after nearly two months of political turmoil following surprise snap elections that saw no party winning an outright…

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From marginalisation to national icons: Bolivia's 'cholitas' in the limelight

In Bolivia, "cholitas", or indigenous women, were long marginalised and discriminated against. Forty years ago, these women, recognisable by their traditional large skirts, bowler hats, and long braids, were barred from entering cinemas and certain restaurants. Since 2010, however, indigenous women have made unprecedented social strides, achieving genuine national recognition…

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Sport and development: Africa’s game plan for its transformation

Africa’s sporting elite have been showcasing their prowess at The Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. But sport is about more than performance and can have a huge social impact. For the first Across Africa after the summer break, Georja Calvin-Smith speaks to Remy Rioux, head of France’s Development Agency (AFD),…

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Zelensky appoints Andriy Sybiha as Ukraine's new foreign minister

Ukraine's parliament on Thursday approved the nomination of Andriy Sybiha as foreign minister, part of the biggest government reshuffle since the full-scale Russian invasion two and a half years ago. Sybiha replaces Dmytro Kuleba, who pressed the West to come to Ukraine's aid after Russia's invasion and to provide it…

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Xi Jinping makes fresh financial pledge to African continent

In a speech at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing, President Xi Jinping promised to provide 360 billion Yuan (€45 billion) in new financing to African countries over the next three years. The promise also includes the creation of one million jobs and 30 renewable energy projects. Also in…

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Turkey’s ‘balancing act’ with BRICS bid raises NATO concerns

Turkey’s application to join the BRICS bloc, led by Russia and China, is sparking concerns over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's commitment to NATO. The move, by a member of the world’s most powerful military alliance, highlights the geostrategic shifts straining the post-war order at a time of heightened international tensions.

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US seizes websites, charges two from RT over Russian disinformation

In seizing Kremlin-run websites and charging two Russian state media employees, the White House executed its most sweeping effort yet to push back against alleged Russian attempts to spread disinformation as the US presidential election approaches a critical stage.

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Nigerian powerlifter Esther Nworgu powers through injury to lift Paralympic silver

Nigeria continues to raise the bar for the continent's powerlifters. We speak to Ester Nworgu, who claimed silver at the Paralympic Games in Paris – despite dislocating her shoulder just days before her event. Also in this edition, we go to Beijing, where African leaders have gathered for a high-stakes…

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Volkswagen bosses clash with workers over possible plant closures

Volkswagen's management went head to head with some 25,000 employees as leaders defended planned cost cuts that include possible plant closures in Germany and the end to a long-running job protection scheme. Unions say the threat is tantamount to a "declaration of bankruptcy". Also in this edition, China rolled out…

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Citizen Musk: Will Brazil's ban on X mark a turning point for tech giants?

First the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov, now the ban on Twitter in Brazil. After years of making outrage and tribalism their business model, are tech titans getting their comeuppance? In this edition, we ask about the almighty showdown between the billionaire owner of the social media platform now…

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Marseille fans cry foul as iconic pastis maker Ricard teams up with bitter rivals PSG

Dispirited fans of Olympique Marseille have vowed to stop drinking the beloved anise-flavoured aperitif after beverage giant Pernod Ricard announced a commercial partnership with football rivals Paris Saint-Germain, sparking a heated row that has drawn in the mayor of France's second-largest city.

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Why Ukraine’s Kursk offensive has failed to distract Russia from Donbas push

Russian troops are inching ever close to Ukraine’s eastern city of Pokrovsk, a vital logistical hub for Kyiv’s outgunned and outnumbered forces, leading some analysts to question the wisdom of a Ukrainian lightning offensive on Russian soil that was intended to distract Moscow from its Donbas push.

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A-list line-up at the 81st Venice Film Festival

Showcasing upcoming movies starring Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and George Clooney, there’s a generous dose of Hollywood glamour at this year’s Venice Film festival. Film critic Emma Jones brings us the latest from La Serenissima, and flags up some of the major new releases which could…

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Drowning in rubbish: Easter Island leads the fight against plastic pollution

Located in the heart of the Pacific Ocean, more than 3,600 kilometres off the coast of Chile, Easter Island is best known for its Moai statues. These ancient megalithic figures bear witness to the transformation of the island, which is becoming increasingly polluted by plastic waste. According to researchers, around…

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From large infrastructure to 'small and beautiful': Chinese lending to Africa changes face

As the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation kicks off in Beijing, we take a closer look at how Chinese lending to the African continent has evolved over the years. Looking at data since 2000, big ticket infrastructure and energy projects have now given way to loans to smaller renewable energy projects…

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