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An international investigation by the Forbidden Stories consortium, including France 24, reveals that the Trump administration prioritized expulsions by abruptly deporting thousands to third countries without ensuring their right to appeal.
Lake Chad, vital to local communities, is experiencing a decline in fish stocks due to climate change and overfishing, disrupting fishing and agriculture, the region's main economic activities.
As nearly 16 million voters prepare for Morocco's September 23 legislative elections, the youth—shaped by last year's Generation Z protests—express a mix of hope and skepticism about this crucial vote.
The European Union failed to reach an agreement to remove sanctions on Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, despite a provisional compromise on extending sanctions against nearly 3,000 other entities linked to the Ukraine war.
The British government confirmed Monday that a UK tanker aircraft will provide defensive aerial refueling to Saudi warplanes. This aims to help Saudi Arabia defend against intensified Houthi drone and missile strikes and a rapid offensive to seize Yemen's Red Sea coast.
The extension of temporary protection until March 2028 changes daily life for Ukrainian refugees in the EU, who balance worries for their country with efforts to obtain permanent residency.
Major US television networks have boycotted coverage of President Donald Trump after he barred three leading media outlets from the White House, resulting in no live broadcasts of key events.
The White House launched a streaming channel called Trump TV to broadcast the Trump administration's achievements, drawing criticism and comparisons to authoritarian propaganda outlets.
Elif Eralp, leader of Die Linke, has led her party to a historic win in Berlin's municipal elections with a platform focused on affordable housing, including rent freezes and nationalization of private real estate firms. This victory echoes last year's left-wing success in New York, where housing was also a key issue.
French President Emmanuel Macron met with US President Donald Trump in New York before the UN General Assembly. They had very constructive discussions on Middle East conflicts, notably Syria, and Ukraine. Macron urged Trump to take a firmer stance against Vladimir Putin and support Ukrainian sovereignty.
Leaders from 193 countries convene this week at the UN General Assembly amid conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, and rising concerns over AI, economic, and climate challenges.
Despite a generally stable front in Ukraine, local fighting is intensifying, especially in Kharkiv, where Russian attacks are making civilian evacuations particularly hazardous.
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