France24 3m

How barbers help Kenya's largest mental health hospital, one haircut at a time

In Kenya, mental health workers are trying to get men to take their psychological wellbeing more seriously. It can be a huge uphill battle, particularly when people feel like they have to suffer in silence. However, doing small things intentionally is a powerful start. The country's largest psychia»»»

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France24 3m

No, this video doesn’t show Muslims enslaving Christian Africans

A viral video showing handcuffed men walking in single file is being shared by Islamophobic accounts claiming it depicts Muslims enslaving Christian Africans. However, the video has been taken out of context. A video showing a long line of shirtless men, their hands tied behind their backs, walking»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3m

Protesting Parents Demand Higher Maternity Allowances

Parents staged a protest outside the Council of Ministers building in Sofia on Wednesday, calling for higher maternity allowances. The protest, held under the slogan "Maternity Is Not Charity," was organized through social media. The protesters' main demand is an increase in the maternity allowance»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3m

Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Slovak Academy Discuss European Research Projects and Industry Cooperation

The participation of researchers from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) in major European projects and cooperation with industry were among the topics discussed during a meeting between BAS representatives and the President of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dr. Martin Venhart, the Bulgarian »»»

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France24 3m

France's Green party admonishes government over heatwave response

France's Ecologists and the government clashed once again in the National Assembly on June 30. The topic: France's recent heatwave. The Greens reported 10,000 deaths, while the Prime Minister disputed the figure. The group filed a vote of no confidence against Lecornu's administration and called fo»»»

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France24 3m

Myriad of French presidential candidates to face off in late April election

Emmanuel Macron has just a few months left in office: the dates for the French presidential election have been made official. The first round is set to take place on April 18th, while the second - and final - one is set for May 2nd. Those dates coincide with a heavy holiday season, something that s»»»

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France24 3m

Down to Earth - Fixing fast fashion: France will pay you to repair your clothes

Your ripped clothes deserve better than the bottom of your closet or – worse – the trash can. The French government is now paying people to get them repaired, in a bid to extend the life of clothing and avoid waste. Under the Repair Bonus scheme, consumers can get a discount worth up to&n»»»

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The Peninsula 4m

Floods kill 59 in I.Coast since mid-May: government

Abidjan: Widespread flooding has killed at least 59 people in Ivory Coast since the "particularly heavy" rainy season began in mid-May, a government spokesperson said Wednesday. Each year, the rainy season from late May to late July brings landslides and flooding that kill dozens, especially in poo»»»

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The Peninsula 4m

Bayern sign Morocco midfielder Saibari on five-year deal

Munich, Germany: Bayern Munich on Wednesday announced the signing of Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven until 2031. The midfielder joins the German champions for a reported fee of 50 million ($57 million). An attacking midfielder with a goal threat, the 25-year-old will»»»

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The Peninsula 4m

Egypt's president receives credentials of Qatar's ambassador

Cairo: President of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received the credentials of HE Sheikh Jassim bin Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al-Thani as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Egypt. HE the Ambassador conveyed greetings of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim »»»

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France24 4m

Press Review - 'Cloak of secrecy' surrounds plane that crashed into Beijing skyscraper

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, July 1: Papers discuss a story from China that has flown under the radar: a plane crashed into the tallest building in Beijing in unclear circumstances. Next: why was "controversial figure" Vadim Ermolaev targeted in Monaco? Also: could Ireland become the next summer holid»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 8m

A sharp turn may be in store for cryptocurrencies in Hungary

A significant shift could be on the horizon for Hungary’s cryptocurrency market after the new Magyar government submitted legislation to Parliament that would ease controversial rules introduced last year. Government to overhaul crypto rules According to the proposal published on Parliament’s websi»»»

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Sana 8m

Syria hosts first Syrian-British business conference to boost economic ties

Damascus, July 1 (SANA) Participants in the Syrian-British Business Council (SBBC) conference held Wednesday in Damascus affirmed the importance of boosting economic cooperation between Syria and the United Kingdom. The event served as a platform to explore investment opportunities and discuss pros»»»

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France24 12m

World's oceans break June heat record, says EU monitor

The oceans have never been warmer. They hit a record 21 degrees celcius average surface temperature in June, logged by Copernicus, the EU's Earth-observation programme. It's clearly taking a toll on biodiversity around the world, after years of warnings from experts. The onset of a potentially powe»»»

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France24 12m

Spain records more than 1,000 excess deaths due to June heatwave

Spain has attributed 1,028 excess deaths to a blistering heatwave that hit Europe last week – a figure more than double the number of heat-related deaths recorded the previous year. More than 1,000 deaths in Spain were attributed to the recent heatwave that roasted Europe, as the country poste»»»

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France24 12m

Who is Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev, the suspected target of the Monaco bombing?

The explosion that wounded three people in Monaco Monday night is being treated as an “attempted murder”. So who was the target? While Monegasque authorities remain tight-lipped about the victims’ identities, media reports point to Vadym Yermolaiev, a Ukrainian-born oligarch sanctioned by Kyiv for »»»

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Novinite 13m

Bulgaria Mobilizes Army, Interior and Agriculture Ministries as Fire Risk Peaks This Summer

Bulgaria is stepping up nationwide fire prevention and response measures as the country enters the high-risk summer fire season, with coordinated action between the Interior Ministry, Defense Ministry, and Agriculture Ministry. Authorities said the entire state capacity, including organizational, t»»»

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Novinite 13m

“A Real Mayor Lives His City's Struggles”: Wladimir Klitschko Meets Sofia Mayor Terziev

Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev met with former heavyweight boxing champion Dr. Wladimir Klitschko during the Ukrainian legend’s visit to Bulgaria ahead of the European Boxing Championships, which will take place in Sofia from September 15 to 26 at Asics Arena. The tournament will bring together Europe’s»»»

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The Peninsula 16m

Ethiopia attracts over 1.4 mln foreign visitors in 2025/26 fiscal year PM

Addis Ababa: The Ethiopian government announced that more than 1.4 million international tourists have visited the country during the 2025/2026 fiscal year, which concludes on July 7. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed revealed that the country has generated over 5.2 billion U.S. dollars in foreig»»»

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TAP 18m

FM chairs training session on digital consular services

Tunis, July 1 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti on Wednesday chaired a training session on digital consular services at the headquarters of the International Diplomatic Academy of Tunis.The...»»»

UPI 19m

Mercosur eyes Asia as leaders seek eased tensions over EU trade deal - UPI.com

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva waves during the closing ceremony of the 68th Mercosur Heads of State Summit in Luque, Paraguay, on Tuesday. Photo by Juan Pablo Pino/EPA ASUNCION, Paraguay, July 1 (UPI) -- The Southern Common Market, known as Mercosur, launched negotiations for an eco»»»

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Sputnik 19m

Jerusalem Allocates Land for Permanent US Embassy in Israel - Foreign Ministry

TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israel and the US have signed an agreement allocating land in Jerusalem for the construction of a permanent US embassy, the Israeli Foreign Ministry stated on Wednesday. "Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee today (Wednesday, 1 July»»»

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BNE 19m

Croatian president blocks army's Bastille Day participation, deepening rift with government

A dispute between Croatia’s president and government over whether troops should take part in France’s Bastille Day military parade escalated on June 30, exposing renewed tensions over civilian control of the armed forces and putting the country’s military leadership under pressure. President Zoran »»»

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BNE 19m

North Macedonia’s PM Mickoski unveils new cabinet lineup after coalition talks

North Macedonia’s Prime Minister and VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski has presented the proposed composition of his new government cabinet following talks with coalition partners Vlen and ZNAM, after a meeting of the party’s executive committee, MIA reported on June 30. The proposed cabinet res»»»

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Novinite 20m

Major Layoffs in Bulgaria as Bosch Ends Engineering Operations in SofiaOpinions

German technology company Bosch will wind down operations at its Engineering Center in Sofia, resulting in the layoff of around 670 employees, according to an official company announcement. The closure will be carried out in phases and is expected to be completed by mid-2027. The job cuts will begi»»»

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Novinite 20m

Business Confidence in Bulgaria Drops in June Amid Industrial and Construction DeclinesOpinions

In June, Bulgaria’s overall business climate deteriorated, with declines reported in industry and construction, while retail trade and services registered improvements, according to the latest National Statistical Institute (NSI) survey. The composite business climate indicator fell by 1.3 points t»»»

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