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Fifteen years of independence for South Sudan, but still little to celebrate

France, July 10 -- For several years now, the government of President Salva Kiir has cancelled large Independence Day celebrations, saying they are too expensive and the authorities have other priorit... Read More


Western Europe records hottest ever June as climate change drives heatwaves

France, July 9 -- The average temperature in western Europe reached 20.74C in June, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, which was 3.05C above the average temperatures from 1991 to 2020... Read More


How appeal court verdict against Le Pen puts her back in the running for 2027

France, July 9 -- Despite maintaining the guilty verdict against Le Pen, Tuesday's ruling by the Paris court of appeal worked in the politician's favour. It shortened a ban on public office that woul... Read More


Trump says US will give Ukraine licence to build Patriot missiles

France, July 9 -- Trump said on Wednesday that Washington would give Ukraine "the right to make" Patriot air-defence missiles. "We're going to give a licence to you to make Patriots. That's pretty co... Read More


Zimbabwe's ruling party accused of hollowing out parliamentary oversight

France, July 9 -- Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana confirmed the change on Tuesday 7 July through a post on social media, announcing that the bill was now law. The main changes contained in the ... Read More


Favourites France head into Morocco rematch banking on Mbappe magic

France, July 9 -- France saw off Morocco 2-0 at the 2022 World Cup semi-final, and this time they roll into Gillette Stadium, outside Boston, with even more attacking firepower - spearheaded by captai... Read More


Secrecy surrounds Bayeux Tapestry's imminent Channel crossing

France, July 9 -- Peter Ricketts, the United Kingdom's Bayeux Tapestry envoy, would not be drawn on exactly when the nearly 1,000-year-old "incredibly fragile" embroidery would leave its home in Norma... Read More


UK to lead European initiative to fund next generation of long-range missiles

France, July 9 -- Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was set to unveil details of the programme at the NATO summit in Ankara. Backed by a dozen European partners, the UK-led initiative "is expec... Read More


Egyptian football chiefs hit out at World Cup referees following last-16 exit

France, July 9 -- Egypt led 2-0 with 11 minutes remaining of the regulation 90 minutes as well as stoppage time. But Argentina skipper Lionel Messi set up one goal and scored another as his side retu... Read More


'We have our own local identity': Morocco's Jazzablanca festival founder

France, July 9 -- RFI: You say Jazzablanca is "the soul of Casablanca"... what do you mean by that? Moulay Ahmed Alami: For me, Casablanca is a huge melting pot. It is a city that welcomes people fro... Read More