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A propos - 'Architecture, city design a frontline of defense' against heatwaves, expert says

FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney discusses cooling solutions in urban environments with Ronita Bardhan, Professor of Sustainable Built Environment and Health at the University of Cambridge. She says that "ultimately architecture and city design is becoming more of a public health infrastructure frontline»»»

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Pragmatic diplomacy: Dawud Al Ansari says 'Oman is committed to de-escalation & peace in the region'

As French President Emmanuel Macron meets Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman amid efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, François Picard welcomes Dawud Al Ansari, a geopolitics and energy analyst. As diplomacy in the Gulf is once again being tested by renewed military tensions, Al Ansari»»»

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France24 5h

US Supreme Court expands Trump's power to fire officials, but protects Fed

The US Supreme Court on Monday boosted presidential power, upholding President Donald Trump’s firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with one important exception: the Federal Reserve. The US Supreme Court on Monday expanded President Donald Trump's powers to fire members of independen»»»

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France24 6h

Americans' pride in US history and democracy dropped steeply over past decade, poll finds

Americans’ pride in their country's history or the way its democracy works has dropped noticeably over the past decade, according to a new poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Americans have grown less proud of their country's history or the way its democracy»»»

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France24 6h

Syria slams new Israeli incursion in southern Daraa province

The Syrian foreign ministry on Monday condemned Israeli incursions and bombardment in the country's south a day after Israeli forces advanced into the village of Abidin, where angry residents tried to block the road with stones to stop the patrol. The Israeli military has conducted at least 70»»»

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France24 6h

Senegal president Faye to call referendum on constitutional reform limiting his powers

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will call a referendum on a proposed constitutional amendment that would strengthen the power of parliament and the prime minister, the country's justice minister said Monday. The country's National Assembly overwhelmingly backed the reform in a vote earlie»»»

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Novinite 6h

July 1: Bulgarian Banks Adjust Lev-to-Euro Rules as Pension and Inflation Concerns GrowOpinions

The transition process from the Bulgarian lev to the euro is progressing in line with expectations, with authorities stressing that there is no cause for public concern over remaining cash in circulation. Economic journalist and “ReVizia” host Yordan Barzakov said in an interview on NOVA that the w»»»

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BNE 6h

Sub-Saharan Africa's green transition could create up to 84.5mn jobs by 2050, report says

Sub-Saharan Africa's transition to a low-carbon economy could generate between 3.8mn and 7.9mn direct and indirect jobs by 2030, rising to between 65.9mn and 84.5mn by 2050 if governments implement supportive policies and invest in workforce development, according to a report published on June 15 b»»»

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Jordan Times 7h

Stocks rise, oil climbs after US-Iran clashes

LONDON — Stocks mostly rose while oil prices climbed on Monday after the United States and Iran exchanged fire over the weekend, underscoring the fragility of their tentative agreement to end the war.While Washington said it had agreed with Iran to halt the attacks and continue talks, the strikes a»»»

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France24 7h

All warring parties in Mali committed 'grave abuses' against civilians, report says

Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists, the Malian army and its Russian allies have all committed "grave abuses" against civilians during and after the April attacks that rocked the West African country, Human Rights Watch said in a report on Monday. Malian civilians suffered serious abuses at the hands of Isla»»»

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Ukrainian strike ignites Russian oil refinery as Putin acknowledges 'difficult period'

Debris from downed Ukrainian drones sparked a blaze at a major oil refinery in Russia on Sunday, according to local authorities. This comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin said that his country was “going through a difficult period”. In recent months, Ukraine has stepped up its long-range attac»»»

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Novinite 10h

Bulgaria Is Still Among EU’s Cheapest CountriesOpinions

Bulgaria remains among the lowest-priced countries in the European Union, but the gap with the EU average continues to narrow, according to comparative price level data covering 2021-2025, the Institute for Market Economics reports. The indicators, which benchmark countries against the EU-27 averag»»»

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France24 11h

Venezuela's earthquakes death toll nears 1,500, tens of thousands still missing

The death toll from Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes neared 1,500 on Sunday as rescue workers raced against the clock to find survivors among the nearly 50,000 people still unaccounted for.  Rescue teams raced on Sunday to find more survivors of the two powerful earthquakes that struck Vene»»»

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Thousands of foreign nationals leave South Africa ahead of June 30 'deadline'

Thousands of people have fled South Africa in recent weeks ahead of a June 30 "deadline" for foreign nationals to leave the country announced by anti-immigrant groups. We spoke to Congolese refugees in KwaZulu-Natal province who were forced to leave their homes and livelihoods after anti-immigrant »»»

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France24 11h

DR Congo beat Uzbekistan and fly to World Cup round of 32

Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3–1, securing a place in the World Cup knockout stage. The victory means nine of the tournament's ten African teams have advanced to the next round, joining South Africa, Morocco, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cape Verde, Egypt, Algeria and Ghana. For some teams, including Congo, »»»

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France24 11h

France's 2027 presidential election: Can the far-right National Rally win without Le Pen?

With less than a year to go until France's April 2027 presidential election, the far-right National Rally party still hasn't designated a candidate. As Marine Le Pen appeals a graft conviction that barred her from seeking office for five years, her young protégé Jordan Bardella is poised to step in»»»

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France24 11h

Tech 24 - What France gets wrong about air conditioning

Is this the heatwave that finally changes French minds on air conditioning? Not for Environment Minister Monique Barbut. She said she was "horrified" by the idea of it becoming widespread. The rest of the world looked on perplexed as France suffered a brutal week, particularly for schools, hospital»»»

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France24 11h

Paris mortuaries overwhelmed as France counts victims of devastating heatwave

France estimates that its death rate rose by at least 1,000 people during the devastating heatwave that swept the country last week – but that is at the cautious end of the estimate. As authorities continue to tally the number of heat-related deaths, mortuaries in Paris and its immediate region rep»»»

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France24 11h

Turkey police detain dozens at LGBT+ Pride event in Istanbul

Turkish police on Sunday detained at least 50 people, including a journalist, during a LGBT+ Pride event in Istanbul that went ahead despite a ban by local authorities. Homosexuality is not illegal in Turkey, but since 2015, the annual Pride march has been almost systematically banned and supp»»»

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Novinite 11h

Bulgaria's Finance Minister Defends 2026 Budget, Says Vignette Increase Equals Just €1.20 Per Month

Finance Minister Galab Donev has defended the 2026 state budget, describing it as a realistic reflection of Bulgaria’s public finances after years of accumulated obligations and unresolved structural issues. Speaking on bTV’s “120 Minutes,” Donev said the document does not conceal financial difficu»»»

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Novinite 11h

Progressive Bulgaria Seeks Full State Audit of Public Finances for 2020–2026 Period

Progressive Bulgaria has introduced three separate draft parliamentary decisions requesting that the National Audit Office carry out a comprehensive review of public finances across several key institutions and budget areas covering the period from 2020 to May 2026. The proposals were presented in »»»

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Novinite 15h

Oleg Nevzorov Says KYB Will Continue Operations Despite Bulgaria’s "Baba Alino" InvestigationOpinions

The controversial Ukrainian businessman, Oleg Nevzorov, has released a video message addressed to partners and investors in the KYB Corporation, the company behind the so-called "illegal city" known as "Baba Alino" near Varna. In the statement, he insisted that "the company is operating as usual" d»»»

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BNE 15h

Iran war switches energy investment priorities from climate to security where electricity is king - IEA

The Iran war has switched up government’s priorities and energy investments are now driven less by climate targets than by security concerns, as governments respond to the second major energy crisis in five years. Green goals have been downgraded as diversifying supply routes, strengthening electri»»»

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France24 20h

Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait, threatens to halt talks after fresh US strikes

Iran launched fresh drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait on Sunday after new US airstrikes, while warning it would completely halt negotiations and close the Strait of Hormuz if Washington continues its attacks. Iran again launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait o»»»

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France24 20h

Turkey police detain dozens at LGBTQ+ Pride event in Istanbul

Turkish police on Sunday detained at least 50 people, including a journalist, during a LGBTQ+ Pride event in Istanbul that went ahead despite a ban by local authorities. Homosexuality is not illegal in Turkey, but since 2015, the annual Pride march has been almost systematically banned and sup»»»

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France24 20h

Middle East live: US says Iran talks to continue, with 'both sides' pausing strikes

The United States and Iran will continue their talks aimed at ending the Middle East war, a US official said on Sunday, adding that both sides will stand down after recent clashes. This comes hours after Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri rejected a US–Israel–Lebanon framework deal, calling it»»»

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France24 28.06. 16:52

More than 1,300 excess deaths linked to record-breaking Europe heatwave, WHO says

More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in connection with Europe's record-breaking heatwave since June 21, according to the World Health Organization on Sunday. Earlier that day, health officials in France reported that there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected in the cou»»»

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France24 28.06. 14:02

New Caledonia polls close in French territory's first provincial elections since 2019

Voting in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia closed on Sunday, with a turnout of 54.42 per cent, as citizens participated in the archipelago's first provincial elections since 2019. The results of the election, initially planned for 2024, will determine the balance of power in»»»

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Novinite 28.06. 12:29

Thousands Rally in Sofia as First Anti-Government Protest Targets PM Rumen Radev

The first public protest against the government of Prime Minister Rumen Radev took place Saturday evening in front of the Council of Ministers building, with demonstrators demanding the cabinet's resignation and chanting "Resign!" and "This is not Moscow!" Hundreds of people gathered in the area ca»»»

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France24 28.06. 11:45

'What are they waiting for?': Frustration grows at govt reponse as Venezuela quake death toll rises

Frustration mounted in Venezuela's state of La Guaira on Saturday as rescuers and civilians used shovels, heavy equipment, ropes and bare hands to look for survivors of the devastating twin earthquakes that killed at least 1,430 people. Many citizens have been critical of what they s»»»

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France24 28.06. 11:44

Iran targets Gulf states in response to US strikes, testing fragile ceasefire

Despite a fragile ceasefire, tensions between the United States and Iran remain high, with both sides accusing each other of violating the truce. Tehran says it has carried out a third consecutive day of retaliatory strikes against US military sites in the Middle East, while Washington has warned t»»»

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France24 28.06. 11:28

Heatwave shatters records across Europe, disrupts transport and strains hospitals

An intense heatwave that scorched western Europe this week spread into central and eastern parts of the continent on Saturday, bringing record temperatures from Denmark to Switzerland and Germany. The extreme heat disrupted transport, strained hospitals and renewed concerns over the growing impact »»»

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France24 28.06. 07:47

US strikes Iran again as Tehran hits Bahrain and Kuwait

The US military launched a second wave of airstrikes against Iran on Saturday on President Donald Trump's orders after Tehran struck Bahrain and Kuwait, escalating tensions that threatened a fragile interim deal. The attack on Kuwait was the first since the accord, as a US-led maritime body expande»»»

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BNE 27.06. 22:05

Russian regions battle fuel shortage as diesel deficit spreads

Russian regions have been battling a fuel shortage since June 23, with bus services cut, fares raised and even rubbish collection halted in places as authorities scramble to manage a diesel deficit now recorded across almost all regions, local media reported on June 27. The shortage exposes th»»»

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France24 27.06. 18:37

Nearly 6.8 mn people may be affected by Venezuela quakes, UN says

Nearly 7 million people may have been affected by the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela this week, the United Nations said on Saturday, as the death toll approached 1,000 and tens of thousands remained missing. The UN said up to 6.76 million people could have been impacted, including around tw»»»

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The Peninsula 27.06. 15:54

Djokovic inspired by Serena as he targets history at Wimbledon

London: Novak Djokovic is taking inspiration from Serena Williams' sensational comeback as he sets his sights on a record-breaking triumph at Wimbledon. Williams has returned to tennis at the age of 44 and will play her first singles match in four years when she faces Maya Joint in the Wimbledon fi»»»

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Gulf News 27.06. 15:53

UAE–Bangladesh travel: Etihad launches Dhaka route with sold-out inaugural flight

Etihad Airways has launched its inaugural flight to Dhaka, operating a sold-out Boeing 777 service from Abu Dhabi on 26 June, marking a key expansion in its South Asia network. The new route is designed to strengthen trade and cargo connectivity between the UAE and Bangladesh while meeting sustaine»»»

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RT 27.06. 15:50

Romania-Moldova unification push exposes the EU’s border problem

On June 24, Romania’s Chamber of Deputies quietly approved a controversial bill proposing the country’s unification with neighboring Moldova. For decades, Romanian nationalists have championed the slogan “Basarabia e România” – ”Bessarabia is Romania” – a phrase emblazoned on walls across Bucharest»»»

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Gulf News 27.06. 15:40

Saudi Arabia suspends doctor's licence over exosome injection promotion

Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health has launched legal proceedings against a healthcare practitioner who promoted injectable exosome products on social media in violation of approved regulatory guidelines, suspending the practitioner's licence as part of disciplinary measures. The ministry sai»»»

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Middle East Observer 27.06. 15:30

30/04/2017 Tenders

Utomobiles & Auto Parts Client : Petroleum Gases Company “Petrogas” Address : 140, Toman Bey Street, Zaitoun, Cairo Tender : General tender No. 184/2016/2017 for supply of rubber tyres of different sizes Tender documents : EGP2,000 A bid bond of EGP90,000 to be submitted Opening envelopes : 3-5 -20»»»

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Gulf News 27.06. 15:19

Beijing plane crash: Pilot killed, 13 injured after aircraft hits tallest skyscraper

On Friday, the images raised more questions than answers: a light aircraft crashed into the glass façade of Beijing's tallest building, emergency crews below and police sealing off much of the surrounding business district. Now some of those questions have been answered. Chinese authorities said Sa»»»

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The Peninsula 27.06. 15:16

Australia to double fine for flouting teen social media ban

Sydney: Australia will double the financial penalty on platforms flouting its world-leading social media ban for under-16s to stem widespread evasion of the restrictions, the government said on Saturday. New legislation will lift the maximum fine to Aus$99 million ($68 million) for systemic breache»»»

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Ya Libnan 27.06. 15:02

Israel agrees to withdrawal from 2 areas in Lebanon – Ya Libnan

Share: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on as State Department Counselor Daniel Holler, Israel’s Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter and Lebanon’s Ambassador to the U.S. Nada Hamadeh sign a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, at the State Department in Washington, D.C., U.S.,»»»

Arab News 27.06. 15:01

Australia to double fine for flouting teen social media ban

SYDNEY: Australia will double the financial penalty on platforms flouting its world-leading social media ban for under-16s to stem widespread evasion of the restrictions, the government said on Saturday. New legislation will lift the maximum fine to Aus$99 million ($68 million) for systemic breache»»»

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Naharnet 27.06. 15:01

Israeli army says targeted suspected militants in south Lebanon airstrike

The Israeli military said it carried out an airstrike on Saturday targeting suspected militants in the Nabatieh area of southern Lebanon, the first such attack since Washington announced a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon. An Israeli military spokeswoman told AFP that the strike targe»»»

Arab News 27.06. 14:49

Indonesia steps up tourism campaign to become top Muslim-friendly destination

JAKARTA: Indonesia is stepping up efforts to promote Muslim-friendly destinations across the country, as tourism officials seek to position the country as the world’s best after recently securing second place in the latest Global Muslim Travel Index. Indonesia ranked second in this year’s Mastercar»»»

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Arab News 27.06. 14:49

Germany gripped by record temperatures as European heatwave moves east

BERLIN/MILAN: Germany and Italy endured sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in Western Europe spread eastwards after temperatures broke records above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). Britain, France, Switzerland and Germany have all experienced rec»»»

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24 News Agency 27.06. 14:39

Over 44,000 newborns born in Kyrgyzstan in four months - | 24.KG

The permanent population of Kyrgyzstan increased by 37,400 people, or 0.5 percent, from January to April 2026, reaching 7,442,000 as of May 1. A report by the National Statistical Committee says. According to the report, the population of Bishkek as of May 1 was 1,368,600, and that of Osh — 488,500»»»

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Arab News 27.06. 14:37

UK to expand refugee sponsorship schemes

LONDON: The UK interior ministry has announced it will create new legal routes for asylum seekers, including allowing community organizations to sponsor refugees based on a similar system in Canada. The system will come into place later this year, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said late Friday, wi»»»

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