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Dover Bishop warns giving money to France to tackle small boats crisis is ‘killing people’

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Bishop of Dover, Rose Hudson-Wilkin, has warned …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Thousands feared dead as destructive Cyclone Chido hits French territory

India Today

Emergency workers searched for survivors on Monday and battled to restore services in Mayotte, France's poorest overseas territory, where hundreds, or even thousands, are feared dead from the worst cyclone to hit the Indian Ocean islands in nearly a century. With areas still inaccessible, France's acting Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said it would take days to ascertain the full extent …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Mayotte cyclone: Aid rushed to French territory with thousands feared dead in ‘horrific’ cyclone

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Cyclone Chido struck the islands of Mayotte with close …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Destruction of Southern Lebanon Village Raises Fears of Buffer Zone

Associated Press

Israel's path of destruction in southern Lebanon raises fears of an attempt to create a buffer zone. In a month of intense bombing, 11 villages have been severely damaged, with homes, neighborhoods, and entire villages destroyed. The aim of the Israeli military is to destroy Hezbollah tunnels and other infrastructure, but it also raises questions about the future of the …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Israel's path of destruction in southern Lebanon raises fears of an attempt to create a buffer zone

The Independent

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5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024 | The symbols of the moment: what do they mean?

The Hindu

Adorning every board surrounding Olympic venues, festooning every corner of Paris and flashing across the screen of sports broacasting channels— the Olympic symbol is ubiquitous now that the Paris Olympics 2024 are well and truly underway. According to the Paris Olympics website, the symbol “expresses the activity of the Olympic Movement” and represents “the union of the five continents” and …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Photos: Paris is the backdrop for a colorful Olympics opening ceremony

LA Times

The ceremony is underway and American audiences can watch live on NBC or Peacock. The ceremony will be hosted by NBC commentator Mike Tirico, singer Kelly Clarkson and former NFL player Peyton Manning — all three of whom are decidedly not French. Floriane Issert, an officer of the National Gendarmerie, carries the Olympic flag in Paris during the opening ceremony …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris shines through summer storm in spectacular Olympic opening ceremony

LA Times

All around the city there was talk of bad weather and nervous glances toward a dour, gray sky. It seemed that nothing — not even a drenching summer storm — could stop the Paris Olympics from staging one of the most spectacular opening ceremonies ever. U.S. flagbearers Coco Gauff and Lebron James stand the the front of the Team USA …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympics 2024: Celine Dion closes dazzling opening ceremony atop the Eiffel Tower

LA Times

Paris 2024 has begun and the French — the people who produce the world’s most delicious cheese, finest haute couture and countless other exquisite creations — have delivered what may be the most unique opening ceremony in the history of the Olympic Games. In this photo released by the Olympic Broadcasting Services, Canadian singer Celine Dion performs atop the Eiffel …

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6 months ago

Ryanair ‘flight from hell’ diverted to Marrakech after mass brawl among passengers

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Ryanair flight from Agadir to London was forced to divert for an emergency landing in …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Shooting in France shows US is not alone in struggles with racism, police brutality

Associated Press

A police killing caught on video. this has to stop.” In an editorial published this week, the French newspaper Le Monde wrote that the recent events “are reminiscent” of Floyd’s 2020 killing by a white Minneapolis police officer that spurred months of unrest in the U.S. and internationally, including in Paris. Speaking on French TV channel BFMTV, the lawyer said …

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1 year, 6 months ago

France boosts police presence to quell ‘unacceptable’ riots

The Hindu

The French government said on June 30 it would boost nationwide police deployment to 45,000 to contain riots over a teenager’s fatal shooting by an officer during a traffic stop, as authorities braced for a fourth consecutive night of protests. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said late on June 30 that 45,000 police would be deployed across France, and there would …

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1 year, 8 months ago

France criticised at UN over police violence, racism

Al Jazeera

The UN’s Human Rights Council calls on France to reduce police violence and take steps to address racism. France has been criticised by the United Nations Human Rights Council for increased police violence, including against protesters, as widespread Labour Day demonstrations take over the country. France must “take measures to, in a transparent manner, address allegations regarding excessive use of …

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2 years ago

'Are you just winging it?' Legal expert warns Elon Musk he may have just made a huge mistake

Raw Story

Twitter CEO Elon Musk stirred more controversy on Sunday with a new policy that will end rival platforms' ability to give themselves "free promotion" on his social media site. In a tweet justifying the new policy, Musk argued that he could no longer allow "relentless free advertising of competitors" on his social media platform, while then adding that "no traditional …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Madagascar braces for cyclone blowing in from Indian Ocean

Associated Press

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — Madagascar is bracing for a new cyclone even as the Indian Ocean island recovers from a tropical storm that wreaked devastation last month. Cyclone Batsirai is forecast to hit the island’s east coast on Saturday with heavy winds and rains, according to Madagascar’s Department of Meteorology. We have already warned residents to leave areas at risk, such …

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3 years ago

41 killed in attack by armed groups in Burkina Faso

Al Jazeera

Government says the dead included members of a gov’t-backed civilian self-defence force set up to support the army. Dozens of people have been killed in an attack by armed groups in Burkina Faso’s troubled north. In a statement released late on Saturday, the government said the dead included members of a government-backed civilian self-defence force known as the Volunteers for …

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3 years ago

Madagascar shipwreck death toll rises to 85

Al Jazeera

Maritime authorities say 50 people have been rescued after boat sank with 138 people on board. Maritime authorities said 138 people were on the 12-foot-long boat carrying cargo which sank on Monday, adding that only 50 had been rescued. Initial investigations suggested the vessel’s engine had a “technical problem”, according to Adrien Fabrice Ratsimbazafy of the River and Maritime Port …

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3 years ago

Madagascar police chief swims for 12 hours after helicopter crash

Al Jazeera

Serge Gelle, 57, swam to safety after his helicopter crashed while visiting the site of a shipwreck that killed dozens. Madagascar’s police minister and an air force mechanic succeeded in swimming for 12 hours to safety after their helicopter crashed in the Indian Ocean. “But I’m sad because I don’t know if my friends are alive.” Gelle appeared on a …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Burkina Faso: Death toll in security post attack jumps to 53

Al Jazeera

The attack in Inata killed 49 military police officers and four civilians, a government spokesperson said. The death toll from a weekend attack on a gendarmerie post in northern Burkina Faso has risen to at least 53, according to officials. The attack, near a gold mine in Inata, killed 49 military police officers and four civilians, government spokesperson Ousseni Tamboura …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Attack on Burkina Faso defence outpost kills at least 20

Al Jazeera

Gunmen have killed at least 19 gendarmes and a civilian in northern Burkina Faso, in the tri-border region where the country has for years been battling armed groups. Security Minister Maxime Kone told state media on Sunday the toll from the attack on a military police outpost near a gold mine in Inata was provisional. There was no immediate claim …

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3 years, 3 months ago

French cop who evaded capture leaves suicide note confessing he was serial killer and child rapist

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A French former police officer …

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3 years, 9 months ago

How a Turkish Jihadi trained in Pakistan by Tablighi Jamaat joined al-Qaeda in Syria to raise ‘Ottoman Caliphate army’

Op India

A Turkish Jihadi, who was trained in Pakistan by the Tablighi Jamaat, later ended up joining Al-Qaeda in Syria in order to try and raise an Ottoman caliphate army, according to intelligence documents obtained by Nordic Monitor, a non-profit focused on monitoring extremism in Turkey. The intelligence documents, as reported by Nordic Monitor, show that Halil Kurtuluş, a 45-year-old resident …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Guineans sceptical as gov’t steps up fight against Ebola

Al Jazeera

Authorities facing uphill battle to contain latest outbreak amid mistrust within some communities over virus resurgence and response efforts. Authorities in Sierra Leone deployed workers to entry points across its border with Guinea to assist border patrols and health workers while Liberia raised its threat level and “increased surveillance and preventive activities”. Health experts stress that passing good and clear …

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4 years ago

More than 2,000 attend illegal New Year’s party in France, despite coronavirus restrictions

CNN

Paris CNN — Five people have been arrested and more than 1,000 fines issued after an illegal New Year’s rave in the French countryside ended on Saturday, local authorities said. More than 2,500 partygoers attended the illegal party in the region of Brittany in France, despite the government’s strict coronavirus restrictions and a national night-time curfew. About 1,200 fines were …

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Dover Bishop warns giving money to France to tackle small boats crisis is ‘killing people’

Thousands feared dead as destructive Cyclone Chido hits French territory

Mayotte cyclone: Aid rushed to French territory with thousands feared dead in ‘horrific’ cyclone

Destruction of Southern Lebanon Village Raises Fears of Buffer Zone

Israel's path of destruction in southern Lebanon raises fears of an attempt to create a buffer zone

Paris Olympics 2024 | The symbols of the moment: what do they mean?

Photos: Paris is the backdrop for a colorful Olympics opening ceremony

Paris shines through summer storm in spectacular Olympic opening ceremony

Olympics 2024: Celine Dion closes dazzling opening ceremony atop the Eiffel Tower

Ryanair ‘flight from hell’ diverted to Marrakech after mass brawl among passengers

Shooting in France shows US is not alone in struggles with racism, police brutality

France boosts police presence to quell ‘unacceptable’ riots

France criticised at UN over police violence, racism

'Are you just winging it?' Legal expert warns Elon Musk he may have just made a huge mistake

Madagascar braces for cyclone blowing in from Indian Ocean

41 killed in attack by armed groups in Burkina Faso

Madagascar shipwreck death toll rises to 85

Madagascar police chief swims for 12 hours after helicopter crash

Burkina Faso: Death toll in security post attack jumps to 53

Attack on Burkina Faso defence outpost kills at least 20

French cop who evaded capture leaves suicide note confessing he was serial killer and child rapist

How a Turkish Jihadi trained in Pakistan by Tablighi Jamaat joined al-Qaeda in Syria to raise ‘Ottoman Caliphate army’

Guineans sceptical as gov’t steps up fight against Ebola

More than 2,000 attend illegal New Year’s party in France, despite coronavirus restrictions