DARK SECRETS: 42 - The Real Truth

Lebanon, Israel and US sign trilateral framework pact

Lebanon, Israel and the United States on Friday signed a trilateral framework agreement aimed at paving the way for a peace deal between the two long-time Middle East adversaries.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 26

Punishing heatwave exposes cracks in France's nuclear power fleet

Three French nuclear plants halted production during this week's record-breaking heatwave as rivers became too warm to cool them, raising questions over the long-term future of Europe's biggest nuclear fleet.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 26

Israel's targeting of Gaza's children proves genocidal intent, UN inquiry finds

The deliberate targeting of Palestinian children is central to a United Nations-mandated report's conclusion that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. The commission argues that children have not only been victims of the war, but have been targeted in ways that help establish genocidal intent. Israel has dismissed the findings…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 26

Calls for child protection reforms in wake of schoolgirl Lyhanna's death

An investigation into previous child rape allegations against the suspect in the death of a schoolgirl in southern France has revealed failures by prosecutors and police. The case has unleashed a wave of criticism over how sexual and gender-based violence cases are handled in France, with victims, families and advocates…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 26

Pépé stars as Cote d'Ivoire beat Curaçao to reach knockout stages for first time

Nicolas Pépé scored twice on Thursday to fire Cote d'Ivoire to the second phase of a World Cup tournament for the first time with a 2-0 win over Curaçao.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 26

Fear of mines alone could disrupt Strait of Hormuz shipping, warns French admiral

The Strait of Hormuz has reopened under a fragile United States-Iran deal, but it remains under close watch after maritime authorities warned of suspected and confirmed mines in the area. Former French Navy Admiral Éric Lavault – who headed France's mine warfare and seabed operations, and commanded the navy's bomb-disposal…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 25

Paris court gives oil giant TotalEnergies deadline to tighten climate policies

A court in Paris ruled on Thursday that energy giant TotalEnergies must account for its consumers’ greenhouse gas emissions, giving the French company six months to adjust a legally mandated risk assessment.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 25

France told to do more to protect children from human trafficking

France must step up efforts to prevent human trafficking and improve support for victims, particularly children and young people, the Council of Europe has said, warning that weaknesses in the country's child protection system continue to leave minors exposed to exploitation.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 25

South African anti-migrant groups defend planned ‘Liberation March’

A coalition of South African organisations campaigning against undocumented migrants has defended its plans for nationwide demonstrations on 30 June, insisting the marches will be peaceful despite rising tensions and recent deadly unrest.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 25

Relief in sight as temperatures set to fall in France after record heatwave

Temperatures are expected to fall in France from Thursday evening after another day of extreme heat that put 72 of mainland France's 96 departments on red alert, affecting more than 50 million people.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 25