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The Terra dei Fuochi, a region in southern Italy, faces severe environmental damage due to illegal waste disposal practices. The area has been significantly compromised by the burying and burning of refuse, raising urgent concerns about public health and ecological impact.
Police in the UK are extending their investigation into former prince Andrew to include allegations of sexual misconduct, following claims that a woman was brought to Windsor for “sexual purposes” in 2010. The inquiry stems from connections with Jeffrey Epstein, amid concerns of public perception regarding misconduct in public office.
Donald Trump announced an unexpected deployment of an additional 5,000 US troops to Poland, citing the electoral success of President Karol Nawrocki, whom he endorsed. The decision surprised both Polish authorities and the US administration, with reports indicating Trump did not consult military officials prior to the announcement.
Britain to increase Ukraine support to £2.5bn, Rishi Sunak announces The UK is stepping up…
South Africa asked the International Court of Justice to order Israel to immediately suspend its military operation in Gaza, where it says Israel is committing genocide against Palestinian civilians. FRANCE 24’s Fernande van Tets is in The Hague with the details.
An iconic French site made the list,but it’s not the Eiffel Tower.
A former interior minister and his aide have launched hunger strikes from prison after being detained on abuse of power charges Tuesday for masterminding a fake graft case to discredit another politician in 2007.
The duo played together at Chelsea.
Several countries in Europe, including France, have already adopted the so-called Nutri-Score, a food ranking system displayed on packaging aimed at helping people choose healthier food. The system essentially gives food and drink items a score from A to E based on their key ingredients, such as sugar, salt and fibre. But the algorithm is now changing to better reflect nutritional reality, as FRANCE 24’s Julia Sieger explains.
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