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FRANCE 24 held a video competition to highlight the European Union’s cohesion policy, which aims to reduce gaps between different regions in Europe. The contest invited students from high schools, universities, and journalism schools to submit creative videos explaining how the policy helps European regions develop equally.
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The EU cohesion policy works to lessen economic differences across European regions.
The competition had three categories: high school, university students, and journalism students.
Winners were announced and celebrated at the Europa Experience venue in Paris.
Winning videos covered topics such as how EU funds rebuild regions and support newborn health care.
The competition involved cooperation with the European Commission and France Médias Monde.
FRANCE 24 airs the Europe Rendezvous program, which covered the event in both French and English.
The competition invited young people to creatively show what EU solidarity means in practice.
The jury for the awards was made up of respected experts in the field.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been criticized for supporting Israel’s actions in Gaza. Under his leadership, the UK increased arms exports to Israel and allowed military support from British bases. Efforts to investigate or stop this support have been blocked by the government.
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Keir Starmer said Israel has a right to cut water and electricity to Gaza.
Arms export licenses to Israel increased to £127.6 million ($168.8 million) from October to December 2024 under Starmer’s government.
In September 2024, a partial suspension of arms exports to Israel was announced but did not include parts for F-35 fighter jets.
The Royal Air Force base in Cyprus plays a role by conducting surveillance flights over Gaza in support of Israel.
The UK government blocked a private member’s bill for an independent inquiry into British involvement in Israel’s Gaza operations.
A private tribunal found evidence of British complicity in war crimes and genocide related to Israel’s actions.
A request was made to the International Criminal Court to investigate UK government ministers' involvement.
The expected next UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, is urged to end UK arms sales to Israel and impose sanctions.
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FRANCE 24 held a video contest to combat fake news, inviting high school and university students to participate. The winners presented creative videos on topics like fake news about the Queen, European food, and deepfakes, with an awards ceremony held in Paris.
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The competition aimed to fight disinformation targeting the European Union.
Participants included high school, university, and journalism students.
Winning videos covered topics such as fake news about the Queen and Nazis, insects in European food, and the dangers of deepfake videos.
The awards ceremony took place at the Europa Experience museum in Paris.
A star-studded jury judged the contest.
The event was supported by the European Parliament and other organizations.
Videos and ceremony were featured on FRANCE 24’s Europe Rendezvous program.
The competition sought to offer fresh views on the problem of fake news from young people’s perspectives.
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The United States and Iran disagree about whether they will have direct talks in Qatar this week. The discussions are meant to address Iran’s nuclear program and issues in the Strait of Hormuz, but tensions remain high after recent attacks on ships in the area.
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President Donald Trump announced a meeting with Iran would take place in Doha, Qatar, at Tehran’s request.
The U.S. will be represented by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law.
Iran’s foreign ministry said their delegation’s visit to Doha is not connected to the U.S. representatives’ visit and that no negotiation meetings with the U.S. are scheduled.
Earlier talks in Switzerland had made some progress toward a deal to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for shipping.
The interim deal requires Iran to ensure safe passage for commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days without charges.
Iran recently attacked a container ship in the Strait, leading to a four-day exchange of military strikes with the U.S.
U.S. intelligence suggests Iran may continue to threaten to block the Strait, which is vital for global oil transport.
Both sides show uncertainty and conflicting messages about the next steps in negotiations.
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An Israeli attack on the al-Mawasi camp in Khan Younis, Gaza, killed several people, including a mother and her child. The attack also destroyed over one hundred tents used by displaced Palestinians.
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The attack took place in the al-Mawasi camp, located in Khan Younis in Gaza.
Several people died in the attack, including a mother and her child.
More than 100 tents belonging to displaced Palestinians were destroyed.
The tents were used as shelters for people who were already displaced from their homes.
The incident adds to the ongoing conflict and humanitarian issues in Gaza.
No information was provided about any response or statements from Israeli officials.
The event caused a significant number of Palestinians to lose their temporary homes.
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Two earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, causing severe damage in La Guaira state where many buildings have collapsed. People are still waiting for news about family members trapped in the rubble, and rescue efforts are ongoing.
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Venezuela experienced two earthquakes on June 24, 2026.
La Guaira state was one of the hardest-hit areas.
Many buildings in La Guaira have collapsed due to the earthquakes.
People are waiting to hear from loved ones trapped under the debris.
Rescue teams are actively working to find survivors.
The situation remains critical as aftershocks continue.
The report came from France 24 correspondent Maxime Pluvinet.
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A severe heatwave has set new temperature records in Eastern Europe, with Czechia and Slovakia reaching their highest-ever temperatures above 41°C (106°F). The extreme heat has caused power cuts in Ukraine and wildfires in parts of the Balkans, and experts warn that more heatwaves may come this summer.
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Slovakia recorded 41°C (105.8°F) in Turna nad Bodvou, breaking its heat record.
Czechia reached 41.9°C (107.4°F) in Doksany, exceeding its previous record from 2021.
Hungary’s temperature reached 41.8°C (107.2°F), just below its record of 41.9°C from 2007.
Over 130 million people in central and eastern Europe faced temperatures above 35°C (95°F).
Italy issued red heat warnings for 22 cities, with similar alerts in Croatia and the Balkans.
Wildfires have been reported in Croatia, Albania, and Bosnia and Herzegovina due to the heat.
The World Health Organization recorded over 1,300 extra deaths in Europe since June 21 linked to the heatwave.
Scientists warn that Europe is warming twice as fast as the world average, making extreme heat waves more frequent and dangerous.
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President Trump is working on a peace deal involving the U.S., Iran, Israel, and Lebanon. His advisers Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Rubio have different views, which Trump uses to approach the complex negotiations from multiple angles.
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Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Rubio have different opinions on how to handle Iran and related talks.
Vance helped negotiate a June 17 memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran aimed at ending conflict and reopening trade routes.
Rubio is more cautious and wants to increase pressure on Iran, especially regarding its influence in Lebanon and opposition to Israel.
Three related agreements are in play: the U.S.-Iran MOU, a deal involving Lebanon negotiated by Vance, and a peace framework between Israel and Lebanon supported by Rubio.
The agreements involve complicated issues such as Israel's military presence in Lebanon and the disarming of Hezbollah, seen by the U.S. as an Iran-backed terrorist group.
Hezbollah and its Lebanese allies rejected Rubio’s peace deal with Israel, calling it null and demanding adherence to the U.S.-Iran MOU.
Some Lebanese citizens protested the deal with Israel, feeling it compromised Lebanon’s sovereignty.
U.S. officials say the three agreements do not conflict and that they all support Lebanon’s sovereignty, but interpretation differs among the parties.
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A woman shared her experience with severe endometriosis that affected more than her reproductive organs, including her lungs. After many symptoms and delayed diagnosis, she underwent lung surgery and laparoscopy to treat stage 3 endometriosis found in her chest and pelvis.
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The woman had painful and heavy periods from age 12, along with other symptoms like acne, dizziness, and nerve pain.
She developed Raynaud’s disease symptoms in her hand and unusual coughing fits linked to her menstrual cycle.
By 2025, her symptoms worsened, including bloating, fatigue, and chest pain.
She was eventually diagnosed with thoracic endometriosis, a rare form where tissue grows in the chest or lungs.
Surgery revealed endometriosis on her right lung and diaphragm, which was removed using laser and resection techniques.
She also had stage 3 endometriosis deeply embedded in her pelvic organs found during laparoscopy.
The lung surgery was longer and more complex than expected, lasting over five hours.
Endometriosis causes tissue similar to the womb lining to grow outside the uterus, leading to various symptoms depending on where it spreads.
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A dermatologist named Dr. Aiza Jamil shared four types of skincare products she avoids because they can harm the skin. She warns against using harsh scrubs, tanning oils, viral skincare trends without research, and products with strong fragrances or essential oils.
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Harsh physical scrubs can cause tiny skin tears and damage the skin’s barrier, increasing sensitivity.
Tanning oils and accelerators expose skin to harmful UV rays, raising risks of pigmentation, aging, and skin cancer.
Dr. Jamil recommends using daily sun protection like SPF even on cloudy days to protect skin long-term.
Viral skincare trends on social media might lack scientific proof and may not work for all skin types.
Always research skincare products and ingredients before using them to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Essential oils and heavy fragrances can irritate the skin and are often unnecessary in skincare products.
Dr. Jamil prefers gentle products that support skin’s natural renewal without causing damage.
Many people use low-SPF sun protection or tanning oils, which increases skin damage risks.
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A 29-year-old man was charged with riot, attempted murder, and two counts of arson after violent events in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The violence included setting a Glider bus and properties on fire, and it followed the spread of a knife attack video on social media.
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A man, aged 29, was arrested in connection with violence in Belfast on June 9.
He faces charges of riot, attempted murder, and two counts of arson that endangered life.
A Glider bus was set on fire during the unrest.
Fires also damaged cars and houses on McMaster Street.
The violent incidents followed the sharing of a video showing a knife attack.
People had to leave their homes due to the fires and disorder.
The man is to appear in Belfast Magistrates' Court.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is still investigating the events.
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A public park in Caracas, Venezuela, has been turned into a place where children can take part in play, dance, and face painting. These activities help children deal with stress and hardship after two recent earthquakes forced many families to leave their homes.
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Two earthquakes recently struck Venezuela, causing damage and displacement.
Thousands of families have been forced to leave their homes after the earthquakes.
A public park in Caracas has been changed into a center for children’s activities.
Volunteers organize play, dance, and face painting for children in the park.
These activities aim to help children cope with the emotional effects of the disaster.
The park serves as a safe and welcoming space for affected children in the city.
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The royal commission investigating antisemitism in Australia reported that witnesses have faced serious threats and abusive messages online. Labor MP Josh Burns and his partner Georgie Purcell described receiving hateful messages combining antisemitism and misogyny. Research showed that hateful speech targeting Jewish and Muslim communities spikes after violent events and spreads quickly on social media.
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Witnesses at the royal commission into antisemitism have been subjected to threatening and hateful abuse online.
Labor MP Josh Burns, who is Jewish, and his partner Georgie Purcell, who is not Jewish, have both received many abusive messages.
Abuse toward Purcell often combined antisemitism with sexist and violent language because she is a woman.
After the Bondi terror attack, hate speech against Muslims spiked significantly, while antisemitic hate rose slightly.
Evidence showed hateful content targeting Jews was low before the Hamas attack on Israel but increased afterward and has remained high.
The commission heard that social media platforms like Instagram could improve safety to better protect users from abuse.
The Dor Foundation reported hundreds of abusive social media posts containing calls for violence, Holocaust glorification, and conspiracy theories.
Research indicates that real-world violent events trigger surges in online hate speech targeting minority groups.
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Delhi’s government announced plans to ban petrol scooters, motorbikes, and autorickshaws by 2028, replacing them with electric vehicles to reduce air pollution. The policy aims to have at least 30% of vehicles in the city running on electricity by 2030 and includes creating 30,000 charging points and offering tax breaks for electric vehicles.
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Delhi will stop issuing new licenses for petrol scooters and three-wheelers by 2027 and for petrol motorbikes by 2028, switching to only electric versions.
Transport is the largest source of air pollution in Delhi, causing health problems and thousands of deaths annually.
Scooters and rickshaws make up over two-thirds of vehicles on Delhi’s roads.
The government plans to ensure 30% of Delhi’s vehicles are electric by 2030.
More than 30,000 public charging points will be installed to support electric vehicles.
Tax exemptions will be given to people buying new electric cars to encourage adoption.
The policy is seen by experts as a major step to reduce toxic emissions in the city.
Delhi’s government faced criticism for poor action against pollution before this plan.
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The European Union held talks with China to address concerns about the growing trade imbalance and its effects on European industries. EU leaders worry that the rise in Chinese exports and dominance in key sectors is harming European companies, leading to job cuts and economic challenges.
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The EU’s trade commissioner met with China’s commerce minister in Brussels to discuss trade issues.
China’s trade surplus with the EU reached 360.6 billion euros ($411 billion) in 2025, growing by 15% from the previous year.
Chinese companies are strong competitors in Europe in areas like solar panels, rare earths, chemicals, industrial robots, and electric vehicles.
Chinese electric vehicle sales in Europe passed 10% of total auto sales for the first time in May 2025.
Major European automakers like Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz are cutting jobs and facing financial challenges due to Chinese competition.
EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles have not slowed their growth in the European market.
The EU is considering policies to protect its domestic industries amid concerns about China’s market practices.
China has denied encouraging excess production and warned it might retaliate if the EU acts against the trade imbalance.
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Thai police are investigating if an Australian man charged with killing a 17-year-old girl is connected to two other unsolved cases in the area. The man, Simon Peter Carman, denies the charges. The girl’s body was found in a suitcase in Pattaya, Thailand.
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Simon Peter Carman, 45, was charged with murdering 17-year-old Thunchanok Donhomla.
Donhomla’s body was found inside a suitcase near railway tracks in Pattaya.
CCTV showed Donhomla with Carman at his rented condo; she was never seen leaving.
Carman was caught trying to leave Thailand at the airport and initially denied the crime.
Police suspect Donhomla died by suffocation, with no signs of beating.
Donhomla had arrived in Pattaya only a week before to visit a friend.
Police are checking if Carman is linked to two other cases where women’s bodies were found in suitcases.
The other victims are believed to have worked in the local adult industry.
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In India’s West Bengal state, about 9 million people were removed from the voter list before recent elections. The state government then said those not on the voter list might lose access to food and other welfare benefits, causing worry among many residents, especially Muslims who were affected the most.
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Around 9 million people in West Bengal were taken off the voter rolls in April and May.
The voter list cleanup was called Special Intensive Revision (SIR), aimed at removing dead or fake voters.
Muslims were disproportionately removed, especially in areas with large Muslim populations like Murshidabad.
West Bengal’s new government announced people removed from the voter rolls would lose subsidized food and welfare benefits.
About 2.3 million people appealing their removal can still get benefits until their cases are decided.
Some affected individuals, like Antu Sheikh, face difficulties proving their status while needing to work in different states.
Others, like Sakeena Bano, had their appeals rejected and are now denied food and welfare aid.
The Public Distribution System (PDS) provides food subsidies to nearly 90 million people in West Bengal.
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A CSIRO report found that building 10 new dams in northern New South Wales could have lowered flood levels by about two metres during the severe 2022 floods. However, these dams would not have been enough to stop a key levee in Lismore from being overwhelmed, causing major damage and loss of life.
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The floods in northern New South Wales from February to April 2022 were described as a one-in-100-years event.
These floods caused 13 deaths and damaged or destroyed over 14,000 properties.
The total damage from the floods is estimated at 16 billion Australian dollars.
The report says 10 new water detention dams could have reduced flooding by about 2.1 metres.
Despite this reduction, the 3.8-metre overflow of the Lismore central business district levee would still have happened.
The state and federal governments have not yet agreed to build the dams but announced a $3 million feasibility study.
Some local residents suggest other solutions, like moving parts of the town to higher ground.
Previous flood resilience efforts have involved $150 million in federal funding.
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Diplomats will meet in Sarajevo to try to resolve disagreements between the US and Europe over who should be the next high representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina. The US, led by the Trump administration, is pushing for a new candidate with a business-focused agenda linked to a controversial gas pipeline deal, causing tension with European countries.
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The high representative position has strong powers to influence Bosnia’s future.
The Trump administration wants to remove the current high representative, Christian Schmidt.
The US supports appointing Antonio Zanardi Landi, an Italian diplomat with little experience in Bosnia.
Europe objects because Landi is unfamiliar with Bosnia’s delicate political balance.
The US aims to promote a $1 billion gas pipeline contract awarded to a US company connected to President Trump.
The US’s new Balkan policy focuses on direct benefits for American businesses instead of international institution building.
The pipeline deal was made without competitive bidding, raising concerns from the EU about Bosnia’s European integration.
Landi has stated he would respect previous high representatives’ decisions and work with the international peace council.
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Rescuers in Caracas, Venezuela, saved a puppy from rubble several days after twin earthquakes hit the country. The earthquakes caused hundreds of deaths and left many people missing.
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Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela recently.
The city of Caracas was affected by the earthquakes.
Rescuers found a live puppy trapped in the rubble.
Hundreds of people died because of the earthquakes.
Tens of thousands of people are still reported missing.
There have been over 600 aftershocks in the disaster area.
The situation has caused a growing humanitarian crisis.
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