'Speaking helps us heal' says Rwandan survivor on genocide anniversary
Rwanda on Tuesday began its annual commemoration of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis – a period of remembrance for the victims and reflection on the legacy of the killings. For survivor Godelieve Mukasarasi, that past has shaped more than three decades of work helping women who were raped during the genocide, and children born of sexual violence, to rebuild their lives.
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Rwanda on Tuesday began its annual commemoration of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis – a period of remembrance for the victims and reflection on the legacy of the killings. For survivor Godelieve Mukasarasi, that past has shaped more than three decades of work helping women who were raped during the genocide, and children born of sexual violence, to rebuild their lives.
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Former French president Sarkozy claims innocence at Libya funding appeals trial
France's former president Nicolas Sarkozy has told an appeal court "I am innocent" – rejecting charges he had sought Libyan financing for his 2007 election campaign in exchange for helping improve Tripoli's image after deadly bombings.
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France's former president Nicolas Sarkozy has told an appeal court "I am innocent" – rejecting charges he had sought Libyan financing for his 2007 election campaign in exchange for helping improve Tripoli's image after deadly bombings.
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France holds security meeting as Iran ceasefire raises doubts
French President Emmanuel Macron convened a meeting of top defence and security officials on Wednesday after a two-week ceasefire was agreed in the Iran war – as Europe cautiously welcomed a fragile deal meant to pause fighting, reopen a key oil route and launch talks.
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French President Emmanuel Macron convened a meeting of top defence and security officials on Wednesday after a two-week ceasefire was agreed in the Iran war – as Europe cautiously welcomed a fragile deal meant to pause fighting, reopen a key oil route and launch talks.
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French teachers Kohler and Paris back on home soil after Iran ordeal
French teachers Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris arrived in Paris on Wednesday after nearly four years of detention in Iran, ending a long diplomatic effort after they were jailed on espionage charges.
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French teachers Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris arrived in Paris on Wednesday after nearly four years of detention in Iran, ending a long diplomatic effort after they were jailed on espionage charges.
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Champions League: PSG star Vitinha rejects 'favourites' tag in Liverpool clash
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha played down his side's billing as favourites to advance from the Champions League quarter-final showdowns with Liverpool.
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Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha played down his side's billing as favourites to advance from the Champions League quarter-final showdowns with Liverpool.
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As corruption allegations close out campaign, what to expect in Hungary’s election
Hungary’s parliamentary election on 12 April is shaping up to be the biggest test yet of Viktor Orban’s 16 years in power. For the first time in more than a decade, the prime minister faces a challenger who might turn the tables: Peter Magyar.
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Hungary’s parliamentary election on 12 April is shaping up to be the biggest test yet of Viktor Orban’s 16 years in power. For the first time in more than a decade, the prime minister faces a challenger who might turn the tables: Peter Magyar.
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French emissions falling too slowly to meet country's climate targets
France cut its greenhouse gas emissions by just 1.5 percent in 2025 – far below what is needed to meet its climate goals, according to figures published on Wednesday by the national body responsible for tracking emissions.
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France cut its greenhouse gas emissions by just 1.5 percent in 2025 – far below what is needed to meet its climate goals, according to figures published on Wednesday by the national body responsible for tracking emissions.
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Latest Mediterranean migrant shipwrecks put 2026 among deadliest years on record
More than 180 people are missing or feared dead after several boats attempting to reach Europe from North Africa got into difficulty. According to the United Nations' migration agency, the most recent shipwrecks have brought the number of deaths reported in the Mediterranean Sea to nearly 1,000 this year.
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More than 180 people are missing or feared dead after several boats attempting to reach Europe from North Africa got into difficulty. According to the United Nations' migration agency, the most recent shipwrecks have brought the number of deaths reported in the Mediterranean Sea to nearly 1,000 this year.
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Zverev battles back from brink to advance to last-16 at Monte Carlo Masters
Third seed Alexander Zverev lost the first four games of the final set but rallied to see off the unseeded Chilean Cristian Garin on Wednesday and move into the last-16 at the Monte Carlo Masters.
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Third seed Alexander Zverev lost the first four games of the final set but rallied to see off the unseeded Chilean Cristian Garin on Wednesday and move into the last-16 at the Monte Carlo Masters.
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Israel strikes Beirut without warning, killing dozens in major escalation
Lebanon’s government said Israeli strikes on Wednesday killed dozens of people and wounded hundreds across the country, with the capital Beirut enduring its most intense bombardment since the start of the war with Hezbollah.
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Lebanon’s government said Israeli strikes on Wednesday killed dozens of people and wounded hundreds across the country, with the capital Beirut enduring its most intense bombardment since the start of the war with Hezbollah.
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Genocide case against widow of ex-Rwandan president remains in the balance
A French court has postponed its ruling on whether to dismiss allegations of genocide against Agathe Habyarimana, the widow of Rwanda’s former president, and finally end 18 years of investigation. A decision is now expected on 6 May.
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A French court has postponed its ruling on whether to dismiss allegations of genocide against Agathe Habyarimana, the widow of Rwanda’s former president, and finally end 18 years of investigation. A decision is now expected on 6 May.
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PSG overpower Liverpool to take command of Champions League quarter-final tie
Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored a goal in each half on Wednesday night at the Parc des Princes to give Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 victory over Liverpool and control of their Champions League quarter-final tie.
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Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored a goal in each half on Wednesday night at the Parc des Princes to give Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 victory over Liverpool and control of their Champions League quarter-final tie.
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Middle East set to dominate Macron's first meeting with Pope Leo
French President Emmanuel Macron arrives at the Vatican on Thursday for his first official visit since Leo XIV became pope last year. The two leaders are expected to discuss the war in the Middle East and the situation for the region's Christians, as well as France's attempts to legalise assisted dying.
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French President Emmanuel Macron arrives at the Vatican on Thursday for his first official visit since Leo XIV became pope last year. The two leaders are expected to discuss the war in the Middle East and the situation for the region's Christians, as well as France's attempts to legalise assisted dying.
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French foreign minister Barrot hits out at Israeli strikes on Lebanon
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Thursday hit out at Israel's attacks on Lebanon.
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France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Thursday hit out at Israel's attacks on Lebanon.
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'The propaganda machine Orban has built has a massive impact before any election'
As Hungary prepares for parliamentary elections on 12 April, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party maintains tight control over much of the country’s media – and concerns are mounting over how free and fair the vote can be.
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As Hungary prepares for parliamentary elections on 12 April, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party maintains tight control over much of the country’s media – and concerns are mounting over how free and fair the vote can be.
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Six new caps for France for women's Six Nations opener
France will begin their women's Six Nations campaign against Italy with six new caps in their matchday 23 after new coach Francois Ratier announced wholesale changes to the squad on Thursday.
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France will begin their women's Six Nations campaign against Italy with six new caps in their matchday 23 after new coach Francois Ratier announced wholesale changes to the squad on Thursday.
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Four migrants die off French coast in failed Channel crossing attempt
Four people died off the northern coast of France on Thursday as migrants tried to board a small boat to cross the Channel to England, bringing the number of such deaths this year to six.
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Four people died off the northern coast of France on Thursday as migrants tried to board a small boat to cross the Channel to England, bringing the number of such deaths this year to six.
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France moves to boost military budget, arms stockpiles in face of Russian threat
France is planning a €36 billion increase in military spending, as the head of France's armed forces warned MPs of the risk of war with Russia.
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France is planning a €36 billion increase in military spending, as the head of France's armed forces warned MPs of the risk of war with Russia.
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Jihadists kill 18 Nigerian troops including senior brigadier general
Jihadists in northeast Nigeria killed 18 troops including a brigadier general in an assault on a military base, local government and intelligence sources told AFP on Thursday, the second killing of a high-ranking officer in five months.
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Jihadists in northeast Nigeria killed 18 troops including a brigadier general in an assault on a military base, local government and intelligence sources told AFP on Thursday, the second killing of a high-ranking officer in five months.
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From football to Streisand, here’s what's to come at Cannes 2026
The competition selection for this year's Cannes Film Festival was announced on Thursday, with Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, Spain's Pedro Almodovar and Russia's Andrey Zvyagintsev among the 21 directors vying for the coveted Palme d'Or.
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The competition selection for this year's Cannes Film Festival was announced on Thursday, with Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, Spain's Pedro Almodovar and Russia's Andrey Zvyagintsev among the 21 directors vying for the coveted Palme d'Or.
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Will Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil exports weaken Moscow's war effort?
Ukraine has ramped up attacks on Russian oil infrastructure in recent weeks, striking refineries and key export terminals as part of a broader campaign against its energy system – but it is unclear how effective the strategy will prove.
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Ukraine has ramped up attacks on Russian oil infrastructure in recent weeks, striking refineries and key export terminals as part of a broader campaign against its energy system – but it is unclear how effective the strategy will prove.
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