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Nigeria names panel to probe deaths of 37 miners held in detention

Nigeria's government has appointed a 10-member independent panel to investigate the deaths of 37 people while they were held in custody on suspicion of illegal gold-mining in Niger state.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 19

Europe weighs the cost of sending its own astronauts into space

French President Emmanuel Macron wants Europe to develop its own way of sending astronauts into space within a decade. Europe already builds rockets and satellites and sends astronauts to the International Space Station – but it still relies on American spacecraft to get them there. As the global space sector…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 19

Denmark welcomes deal with US over Greenland after Trump annexation threats

Denmark's government has welcomed a US deal on Greenland to bolster US military presence there while keeping the island under Danish control, following months of threats by President Donald Trump to seize the semi-autonomous territory of a NATO ally.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 19

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France calls on Moscow to reverse takeover of European assets

France has called on Moscow to "reverse" its decision to take control of assets belonging to European companies still operating in Russia, including Swiss food giant Nestle and three French groups. The Kremlin defends the takeover as a justified measure against firms representing "unfriendly countries" that back Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 19

As far right gains ground in Germany, Berlin election tests Europe's centre

Berliners go to the polls on Sunday to elect the city-state’s parliament and district councils, in a vote taking place just two weeks after the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured a historic victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. The implications could extend beyond Germany.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 19

A doubleheader feast!

This week on The Sound Kitchen it’s a doubleheader: you’ll hear the answers to TWO quiz questions, as well as TWO “Listener's Corner" with Paul Myers, and of course, Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan”. So sit down, relax, and join the banquet! Just click the “play” button above to join…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 19

Tiny French outpost off Canada the unlikely stage for new transatlantic courtship

A tiny piece of France just off Canada’s Atlantic coast will become the setting for a much bigger geopolitical story on Sunday, when President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. The meeting brings Canada’s push for closer ties with Europe to a territory that…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 18

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Sweeping raids leave Turkey’s LGBTQI+ community fearing what comes next

Turkey has jailed dozens of people pending trial as a sweeping crackdown on LGBTQI+ groups widens, prompting international condemnation and protests outside Turkish embassies on Friday.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 18

Locked in Arctic ice, the floating lab studying climate and wildlife

A floating laboratory has begun drifting through Arctic sea ice on a mission set to last until late 2027, carrying scientists into one of the most isolated places on Earth. Built in France, the Tara Polar Station is carrying a crew of 12 to study biodiversity and the effects of…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 18

French police officer detained over terror plot linked to far-right ideology

A French police officer suspected of adhering to violent far-right ideology has been arrested and placed in pre-trial detention over an alleged plot to carry out terrorist attacks, according to judicial sources.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 18

Algeria shifts towards English as French loses ground in schools

Primary school pupils in Algeria are in for a change this year when, for the first time, the national curriculum will focus on English over French. The move follows a general trend across former French colonies in North Africa that are now prioritising English.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 18

Russians vote for new parliament after campaign marked by near silence

Russians began voting on Friday in three days of parliamentary elections to choose the 450 members of the State Duma, after a campaign with little public debate or television coverage. More than four years into the war in Ukraine, candidates have also had few opportunities to challenge Kremlin policies.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 18

French prosecutors investigate sexual harassment involving smart glasses

French prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into suspected sexual harassment involving smart glasses, after complaints about women being filmed in the street without their knowledge and the footage being posted online.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 18

Nestlé to face retrial over illegal dumping near French bottled water plants

Nestlé Waters is to face a new trial over alleged illegal dumping near its bottled water plants in eastern France, after an appeals court reinstated key scientific evidence excluded from the original proceedings.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 18

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Radio France Internationale · Sep 18

A city at the crossroads of history: Unearthing Gaza's ancient heritage

Before Gaza became synonymous with conflict, it was a place where merchants sold wine from local vineyards, pilgrims crossed continents, fishermen set out before dawn, and generations of families lived between sea and desert. RFI explores its deep history.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 17

From Peru to the Philippines, defending the land comes at a deadly cost

People defending their land, forests and communities continue to face killings, arrests and intimidation around the world – with Latin America by far the most dangerous region, the environmental campaign group Global Witness has found. In the Philippines, one community resisting a mining project has told RFI of arrests, injuries…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 17

Canada and EU 'stronger together' says Carney, brushing aside US threats

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday welcomed a proposal for his country to become the European Union's first "associate member", shrugging off threats from United States President Donald Trump.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 17

Dry rivers and shrinking glaciers deepen global freshwater decline

Rivers around the world are running unusually dry as freshwater reserves continue to decline, leaving less water stored away to help countries through drought, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has warned. Glaciers and groundwater are also shrinking, while in Switzerland the retreat of Alpine ice is already forcing changes to…

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Radio France Internationale · Sep 17

Israel, Morocco agree to open embassies, step up cooperation after US talks

Israel and Morocco have agreed to open embassies in their respective countries following a meeting between their top diplomats and the United States ambassador to the United Nations in New York on Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 17

French fishermen renew protest as France boosts aid over soaring fuel prices

French fishermen renewed protests over rising fuel costs on Thursday despite the government increasing subsidies for the sector and extending support for farmers and construction companies. Diesel prices are nearing a record high, fuelling wider concern over the cost of living and calls for protests reminiscent of the Yellow Vest…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 17

Lebanon security talks in Paris focus on replacing UN mission

The leaders of France, Lebanon and Jordan on Thursday met in Paris to discuss international support for the cash-strapped Lebanese army and the creation of a new force to succeed a longstanding UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 17

Depardieu appeals court order sending him to trial on rape charges

French cinema star Gérard Depardieu is due to ask a Paris appeals court on Thursday to overturn an order sending him to trial over allegations that he raped actor Charlotte Arnould in 2018.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 16

Capture of Mocha marks turning point in Yemen war, with ripples across Red Sea

Days after Houthis captured the Red Sea port of Mocha from Yemeni forces, Saudi Arabia has accused the rebels of firing a drone towards the holy city of Mecca – a target Saudi officials say is a "red line". Analysts warn the Houthis' territorial gains could open a new and…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 16

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.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 16

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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