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Chernobyl, 40 years on: the disaster that triggered the downfall of a superpower

As radiation spread across Europe in April 1986, so did the truth about a political system built on silence. Four decades on, RFI spoke to history and politics professor Oleg Kobtzeff about how the Chernobyl nuclear disaster exposed the USSR's culture of secrecy, and was among the catalysts for its…

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Black British music takes centre stage as London's V&A East opens doors

More than 125 years of black music in Britain is being celebrated in the inaugural exhibition at the new V&A East museum in Stratford, London. RFI was at the opening to explore how music from Africa, the Caribbean and North America merged to make a distinctly British sound.

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The woman who knew Orban first – and left before the rest

When Hungary's Tisza party swept to a two-thirds majority, it ended Viktor Orban's 16-year grip on power and raised hopes – and difficult questions – about the country's democratic reset. Zsuzsanna Szelenyi, an early Fidesz member turned critic and now political analyst, reflects on Orban's transformation of the party, Hungary's…

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‘He refused to say that there was no radiation and no danger to the population'

The events of 26 April, 1986, changed the lives of millions of Ukrainians, and people beyond Ukraine’s borders, when Reactor 4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant underwent a catastrophic failure during a safety test. RFI spoke with Dr Andrei Kindzelski, son of Professor Leonid Kindzelski, chief radiologist of the…

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Delon, a dead body and a Corsican gangster: new book unravels the Markovic Affair

In 1968, Alain Delon’s former bodyguard Stevan Markovic was found dead, a bullet in his head, wrapped in plastic, wearing the actor’s clothes. The scandal took France by storm, with Delon questioned by police and his friend, gangster François Marcantoni, spending a year in prison charged with the killing before…

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Latin American migrants deported from US await their fate in DRC

The first group of Latin American migrants deported from the United States to the Democratic Republic of Congo has arrived in Kinshasa, under a controversial US scheme to transfer undocumented foreign nationals to third-party countries. They told RFI they feel "scared" in DRC.

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French far right courts business community ahead of elections

With a year to go before France’s presidential election, the far-right National Rally (RN) is stepping up efforts to win over business leaders. RN leader Jordan Bardella met representatives of Medef – the main bosses' union – for lunch on Monday, just a fortnight after a discreet dinner between Marine…

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Why China’s decades-long ambition to green the desert could run dry

At the edge of China's Taklamakan Desert, rows of trees are slowly edging into one of the world’s harshest landscapes after decades of planting. Scientists say this shows how human action can transform extreme environments – but warn of the cost to water resources, and that such schemes might not…

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'A rebel who liked order': Valérie André, France's first female general

Fifty years ago this month, the French army got its first female general: Valérie André, a surgeon, parachutist and helicopter pilot who blazed a trail for women in the highest ranks of the military.

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Beyond restitution, towards 'universal museums': the case for sharing heritage

France this week passed a law to simplify the restitution of art and artefacts looted from its former colonies and now held in public collections, a move designed to speed up the response to requests from countries in Africa. Senegalese philosopher Souleymane Bachir Diagne reflects on what the reform means…

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Civilians count costs of war as they return to southern Lebanon

People displaced by weeks of airstrikes have begun returning to Beirut and southern Lebanon as a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took hold on Friday. Residents described scenes of destruction and fears of further conflict as they arrived home.

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Iran’s ambassador to France backs Lebanon truce, tells RFI ‘we prefer dialogue’

Iran has welcomed a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, calling it a chance to reduce tensions after months of conflict. Tehran's ambassador to France, Mohammad Amin Nejad, told RFI his country supports dialogue with Washington and insists its nuclear programme is peaceful, while leaving the door open to…

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Women victims of Sudan's war bear scars of 'indescribable' violence

Sudan's civil war, now in its fourth year, has been described by the UN as the world's worst humanitarian crisis for women and girls. Sexual violence has reportedly been used as a weapon of war, notably by paramilitaries fighting the Sudanese army. RFI hears from women who have suffered or…

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Sudan’s war reshapes loyalties as civilians see ‘no option’ but the army

As Sudan’s war enters its fourth year, the army has retaken much of the country, shifting the balance on the ground. But the gains have also reshaped public opinion – with some Sudanese now backing the same military they once opposed, even as analysts warn the conflict remains deeply entrenched…

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French lawyers protest justice reform introducing plea bargains

France's lawyers have been striking in protest over a criminal justice reform that would introduce a guilty plea procedure in order to help reduce court backlogs. Lawyers warn that the procedure undermines the justice system and deprives victims of their day in court.

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DRC peace talks open as violence shifts to remote highlands

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebel delegates were meeting in Geneva on Tuesday to try to end a war that has devastated the east of the country, as fighting shifts into remote highland areas that are difficult to access and increasingly dangerous, despite repeated ceasefire…

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Blockade on Iranian ports must be lifted, French foreign minister tells RFI

In the wake of the US blockade on Iranian ports, France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has called for freedom of navigation in international waters to be respected. He spoke to RFI about France's proposal for a peaceful, multinational mission to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the necessity…

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Spontaneous mass celebrations in Budapest after Orban’s ouster

Thousands surged to the riverbanks of the Danube in Budapest on Sunday night to celebrate Peter Magyar's Tisza party victory in the general election. Nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban's defeat, after 16 years in power, has ignited hopes for radical change amid economic despair. RFI spoke to some of those…

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Record turnout in Hungary as voters weigh change against Orban’s rule

Turnout in Hungary's closely watched parliamentary polls hit a record high on Sunday, as voters flocked to participate in a ballot that could end nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year rule.

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A journey to the bottom of the ocean, beneath Paris’s skyscrapers

An interactive exhibition underneath the streets of Paris's La Défense business district reveals another hidden world – that of the darkest depths of the ocean. Bringing together art and science, it shows the beauty and vulnerability of Earth's final frontier.

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Polls open in Hungary after a campaign of rallies, protests and war rhetoric

Voting has begun in Hungary's parliamentary elections, pitting incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s long-ruling Fidesz against challengers led by Peter Magyar’s Tisza party. The night before the polls, Orban wrapped-up his campaign with a rally in Budapest’s historic Buda Castle district, blending confidence, anti-war rhetoric, and MAGA-style flair amid scattered…

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‘We brought hope back’ says DRC keeper Mpasi, as World Cup beckons

With the Leopards sealing their place after a play-off win over Jamaica in Mexico on 31 March, the Democratic Republic of Congo are heading to the World Cup for the first time in 52 years. The team's goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi tells RFI the scale of that achievement is yet to…

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Reunion Island deploys sterile mosquitoes to stop the spread of disease

Tiger mosquitoes on France's Reunion Island are being driven back by a new method that releases sterilised males into the wild – a technique scientists say could halt epidemics of diseases spread by the insects' bites, including dengue and chikungunya.

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Hungary braces for landmark election as Orban faces strongest challenge in years

In the final days before Hungary’s crucial elections on Sunday, the two candidates have been criss-crossing the country, whipping up enthusiasm in rival, frantic last-minute rallies. Huge crowds of flag-waving supporters have cheered them on all week, building towards what could become Hungary’s most important political moment since the fall…

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France's antisemitism bill: a weapon against hate or threat to free speech?

French lawmakers are preparing to vote on a government-backed bill that supporters say is needed to tackle evolving forms of antisemitism. Opponents argue it is in fact aimed at silencing criticism of Israel.

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