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FSO Safer tanker could spill oil along the whole of the Red Sea coast, UN warns • FRANCE 24 English

FSO Safer tanker could spill oil along the whole of the Red Sea coast, UN warns • FRANCE 24 English

FRANCE24, 25 Jun 2022

An oil supertanker that has been moored in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen since 1976 could break apart and unleash part or all of its 1.1 million barrels of oil on the Horn of Africa.

Iranian state media broadcasts report on Cristiano Ronaldo's 'support for Palestine' • FRANCE 24

Iranian state media broadcasts report on Cristiano Ronaldo's 'support for Palestine' • FRANCE 24

FRANCE24, 25 Jun 2022

This news report published on June 15th by IRIB, a state-run TV news channel from Iran, is a compilation of at least seven false claims, in a total of two minutes, alleging Cristiano Ronaldo's support for Palestine and 'hatred' towards I...

Biden vows abortion fight, assails 'extreme' court ruling • FRANCE 24 English

Biden vows abortion fight, assails 'extreme' court ruling • FRANCE 24 English

FRANCE24, 25 Jun 2022

President Joe Biden said Friday he would try to preserve access to abortion after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v.

Live: Biden vows to protect women’s rights after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade • FRANCE 24

Live: Biden vows to protect women’s rights after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade • FRANCE 24

FRANCE24, 25 Jun 2022

US President Joe Biden on Friday vowed to “do all in my power” to protect a woman's right to an abortion in states where they face the effects of a Supreme Court decision overturning the landmark 1973 Roe v.

'EU candidate status is a kind of anti-depressant pill': Albanian PM Edi Rama • FRANCE 24 English

'EU candidate status is a kind of anti-depressant pill': Albanian PM Edi Rama • FRANCE 24 English

FRANCE24, 25 Jun 2022

This week on Talking Europe we take a look at some of the other countries, aside from Ukraine, that are knocking on the EU's door to join the bloc.

November 2015 Paris attacks: Landmark trial draws to a close • FRANCE 24 English

November 2015 Paris attacks: Landmark trial draws to a close • FRANCE 24 English

FRANCE24, 25 Jun 2022

They were the deadliest attacks on French soil since World War II. On the night of November 13, 2015, jihadists targeted Paris's Bataclan concert hall, several outdoor bars and restaurants, as well as the Stade de France stadium.

Ukraine war ‘accelerated’ EU’s collective agenda, Macron says • FRANCE 24 English

Ukraine war ‘accelerated’ EU’s collective agenda, Macron says • FRANCE 24 English

FRANCE24, 25 Jun 2022

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday hailed the EU’s prompt collective response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as France’s rotating presidency of the bloc draws to an end.

Roe v. Wade struck down: Abortion rights now up to individual states in the US • FRANCE 24 English

Roe v. Wade struck down: Abortion rights now up to individual states in the US • FRANCE 24 English

FRANCE24, 24 Jun 2022

The US Supreme Court on Friday ended the right to abortion in a seismic ruling that shreds half a century of constitutional protections on one of America's most divisive and bitterly fought issues.

Activist who fought for Roe v. Wade back to fight for reproductive rights • FRANCE 24 English

Activist who fought for Roe v. Wade back to fight for reproductive rights • FRANCE 24 English

FRANCE24, 24 Jun 2022

The US Supreme Court on Friday ended the right to abortion in a seismic ruling that shreds half a century of constitutional protections on one of America's most divisive and bitterly fought issues.

Roe v. Wade overturned: US Supreme Court ends constitutional right to abortion • FRANCE 24 English

Roe v. Wade overturned: US Supreme Court ends constitutional right to abortion • FRANCE 24 English

FRANCE24, 24 Jun 2022

The #US Supreme Court moves to strike down #RoevWade, the landmark ruling that grants protection to #abortion rights across America.

Between Kenya and Uganda, an undecided border (3/4) • FRANCE 24 English

Between Kenya and Uganda, an undecided border (3/4) • FRANCE 24 English

FRANCE24, 24 Jun 2022

Located on Lake Victoria in East Africa, Migingo is the most densely populated island in the world.

Senate OKs landmark gun violence bill, House passage is next • FRANCE 24 English

Senate OKs landmark gun violence bill, House passage is next • FRANCE 24 English

FRANCE24, 24 Jun 2022

The Senate easily approved a bipartisan gun control bill Thursday that seemed unthinkable a month ago, setting up final approval of what will be Congress' most far-reaching response in decades to the nation's run of brutal mass shootings.

Bottom trawlers: Engines of marine destruction • FRANCE 24 English

Bottom trawlers: Engines of marine destruction • FRANCE 24 English

FRANCE24, 24 Jun 2022

Bottom trawling is often singled out by #scientists and activists as one of the world's most destructive #fishing techniques.

Death toll from Afghanistan's quake rises to 1,150 people • FRANCE 24 English

Death toll from Afghanistan's quake rises to 1,150 people • FRANCE 24 English

FRANCE24, 24 Jun 2022

The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Afghanistan continued to climb days after it turned brick and stone homes into rubble, killing 1,150 people and wounding scores more, according to the latest figures carried in state media ...

Johnson in crisis after Tories crushed in UK parliamentary votes • FRANCE 24 English

Johnson in crisis after Tories crushed in UK parliamentary votes • FRANCE 24 English

FRANCE24, 24 Jun 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Friday refused to bow to renewed demands to quit, after his Conservatives suffered two crushing defeats in Westminster elections and a staunch ally resigned.

Former top US justice officials outline Trump's 'brazen' bid to overturn election • FRANCE 24

Former top US justice officials outline Trump's 'brazen' bid to overturn election • FRANCE 24

FRANCE24, 24 Jun 2022

Lawmakers investigating the attack on the US Capitol on Thursday detailed Donald Trump's efforts to recruit the Justice Department into his scheme to overturn his defeat to Joe Biden – as well as attempting to replace its head with a loy...

EU grants Ukraine candidate status, 'beginning a long journey together' • FRANCE 24 English

EU grants Ukraine candidate status, 'beginning a long journey together' • FRANCE 24 English

FRANCE24, 24 Jun 2022

European Union leaders on Thursday granted Ukraine the coveted status of official candidate to join their 27-nation club, a bold geopolitical step hailed by Kyiv and the EU itself as a "historic moment".

Ecuador indigenous protests carry on despite small concession • FRANCE 24 English

Ecuador indigenous protests carry on despite small concession • FRANCE 24 English

FRANCE24, 24 Jun 2022

Ecuador's government on Thursday acquiesced to a demand of indigenous demonstrators who have held 11 days of protests, giving them access to a cultural center, but violent confrontations at marches continued.

'Two minutes without breathing': Coach tells of pool rescue drama • FRANCE 24 English

'Two minutes without breathing': Coach tells of pool rescue drama • FRANCE 24 English

FRANCE24, 24 Jun 2022

Artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez went "at least two minutes without breathing" after she fainted and dropped to the bottom of the pool at the world championships, said her quick-thinking coach who saved her life.

Battle for the Donbas: Ukraine forces to retreat from Severodonetsk • FRANCE 24 English

Battle for the Donbas: Ukraine forces to retreat from Severodonetsk • FRANCE 24 English

FRANCE24, 24 Jun 2022

Ukraine's forces will have to retreat from Severodonetsk, a regional governor said Friday, after weeks of fierce fighting against Russian forces in the battleground eastern city.