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Junta ally says Malians still 'love their army' despite rebel gains

Mali's military-led authorities say they are determined to fight armed groups despite reeling from a series of coordinated attacks by jihadists and separatists in the north of the country at the end of April. A member of the National Transitional Council, and leader of an armed political movement allied with…

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Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again

Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday in a final overshadowed by five countries' boycott over Gaza, claiming a dramatic victory despite another big public vote for Israel that again secured it second place. France finished in 11th place.

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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC a health emergency 'of international concern'

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 80 as authorities warned there was no vaccine for the strain in a crisis that the World Health Organization declared an international health emergency on Sunday.

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Why is African cinema out of the picture at the Cannes Film Festival?

Does the absence of African films in the main competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival point to a glass ceiling? Or is African cinema still slowly but surely finding its way to the top table?

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Middle East war imperils rare vultures' yearly odyssey to the Balkans

Endangered Egyptian vultures, with their vivid yellow face and white plumes, would usually be nesting across the Balkans in their dozens by April. But experts tracking the rare birds say local teams have struggled to find more than a handful in recent weeks, raising fears that the wars in the…

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Pope Leo to visit France in September in first official papal trip in 18 years

Pope Leo XIV will travel to France for an official state visit from September 25 to 28, the Vatican has announced, and ‌will visit the Paris headquarters of Unesco, which is facing budget shortfalls after ⁠the United States withdrew from the agency last year.

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Turkey expands military footprint in Somalia as regional rivalries intensify

Turkey’s role in Somalia is under growing scrutiny, with the East African country embroiled in controversy over elections and Israel stepping up efforts to challenge Turkey in the region.

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Why French law on returning looted artefacts is of ‘great importance’ to China

China has welcomed France's new law easing the restitution of colonial-era looted artworks – which could help it recover some of its treasures looted during the sacking of the Old Summer Palace in 1860 by British and French forces.

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Sierra Leone to take in hundreds of West Africans deported by US, minister says

Sierra Leone has agreed to take in hundreds of West African migrants who are being deported by the United States, its foreign minister has said – the latest deal as part of the Trump administration's bid to accelerate removals.

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France to probe Khashoggi killing after complaint against Saudi crown prince

A Paris judge will investigate the 2018 assassination of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi after rights groups filed a complaint against Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, French sources have told AFP.

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Eurovision gears up for boycotted final, with fiery Finns favourites

A fiery Finnish violinist-singer duo followed by an Australian star are the favourites to win Saturday's Eurovision grand final, with the contest hit by an unprecedented boycott over Israel's participation.

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Nigeria confirms Islamic State second in command killed in joint US operation

Nigerian and US forces have killed Abu-Bilal ⁠al-Minuki, second in command of Islamic State armed group (ISIS) globally, in a joint operation, the two countries' leaders have confirmed. It marks the second time in recent months that US President Donald Trump has ordered its military to intervene in Nigeria, where…

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EU's push to deport Afghan refugees brings the Taliban back to the table

The European Union is moving towards closer cooperation with Afghanistan's Taliban regime over the return of Afghan migrants, despite legal and human rights concerns about sending people back to the country.

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As Africa rapidly goes digital, it becomes a prime target for hackers

A reported cyberattack on Senegal’s treasury highlights the vulnerability of African institutions to cybercrime. As parts of the continent go digital at breakneck speed, countries are struggling to build up their defences against hackers and fraudsters at the same pace.

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'World's oldest dog' contender dies in France aged 30

A French toy spaniel named Lazare thought to have been "the world's oldest dog" has died aged 30, his carer said on Friday.

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Famine looms in Somalia amid drought, dwindling aid and Middle East war

Six million people in Somalia are facing crisis levels of food insecurity from a lack of rain and spiking food and water prices due to the Middle East war, United Nations-backed experts and humanitarian groups have warned.

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Ebola outbreak declared in eastern DR Congo as regional alert raised

Africa’s top public health body has declared a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern Ituri province, raising concerns over cross-border spread in a region already affected by conflict and frequent population movements.

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France has 'responsibility' to break glass ceiling for women in film

Only five directors out of 22 at this year's Cannes Film Festival are women – two fewer than in 2025. Campaigners who want to see the film industry become more inclusive say the numbers reflect a broader gender gap in French cinema.

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Trump hails 'fantastic trade deals' made during talks with China's Xi

President Donald Trump announced he had made "fantastic trade deals" with China's President Xi Jinping, as the pair met on Friday for the final talks of a superpower summit that the US leader said had also secured a Chinese offer to help open the Strait of Hormuz.

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Tropical forests still under pressure despite slowdown in losses

Millions of hectares of tropical forest were destroyed in 2025, despite a slowdown in deforestation led by Brazil. Environmental experts say the drop shows governments can curb forest loss, but warn rainforests remain under pressure from agriculture, mining and fires.

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Indian PM seeks trade, energy stability on UAE-Europe tour

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a five-nation tour on Friday, heading to the United Arab Emirates before Europe, overshadowed by energy and supply-chain worries due to the Iran war.

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France boss Deschamps unveils 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup

French football boss Didier Deschamps on Thursday night anointed Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé as captain of the France squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

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'Conversion therapy' is banned in eight EU countries – so why not the rest?

A decision by the European Union not to pursue a bloc-wide ban on so-called "conversion therapy" targeting LGBTQI+ people has divided campaigners and lawmakers. Brussels argues that a binding law could have taken up to 18 years to negotiate.

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Cannes Film Festival off to 'fast and furious' start despite Hollywood's absence

The Cannes Film Festival revved up its engines Wednesday evening with a screening of the 2001 blockbuster that launched the Fast and Furious franchise – a tribute to Hollywood despite a notable absence of large studios this year. Meanwhile, the main competition got started with films from Japan and France.

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Ghana to repatriate 300 citizens after xenophobic incidents in South Africa

Ghana has announced it will evacuate 300 of its citizens from South Africa, following a spate of xenophobic incidents and protests against immigration across the country in recent weeks.

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