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Japanese police are investigating the death of a man who may have been attacked by a bear in northern Aomori prefecture. Bear attacks and sightings have increased in Japan recently, linked to a growing bear population and fewer people living in rural areas.
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A man was found dead on a mountain in Aomori with bear bite marks on his body.
Fatal bear attacks in Japan have increased five times compared to last year.
Since April, five people have died from bear attacks, a first for this period in recent years.
In the past year, bear sightings exceeded 50,000, more than twice the previous record.
Bears are more active due to more food availability and a warming climate.
Bears have been seen near schools, airports, and towns, causing safety concerns.
Police and hunters have taken action to catch dangerous bears in populated areas.
A company is selling robotic “wolf” scarecrows to help keep bears away.
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The European Parliament is the only EU institution directly elected by citizens and works closely with the EU Council to make laws. A video program introduces three Belgian Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from different political groups, highlighting their work on farming, migration, and social issues in the EU.
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The European Parliament is the only EU institution elected directly by the public.
Three Belgian MEPs from different parties were featured: Benoît Cassart (Renew Europe), Assita Kanko (European Conservatives and Reformists), and Estelle Ceulemans (Socialists and Democrats).
Benoît Cassart focuses on reducing carbon emissions in farming and addresses challenges in agriculture linked to trade deals like Mercosur.
Assita Kanko discusses migration and the role of local police in diverse neighborhoods like Molenbeek, Brussels.
Estelle Ceulemans works to keep social issues prominent in EU debates amid rising right-wing political influence.
The program also covers efforts to expose and fight fake news targeting the European Parliament.
Examples of fake news include false videos of farmers’ protests and misleading campaigns against Moldovan President Maia Sandu.
The video is part of "Europe Rendezvous," a magazine program by FRANCE 24 available in English.
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More than 1,700 people have died after two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela last week. Many people in the affected areas are upset because the government, led by President Delcy Rodríguez, has not provided enough help or support.
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Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela last week.
The death toll has passed 1,700 as of Monday.
Rescue efforts are becoming less successful over time.
People in the disaster zones feel frustrated about the slow government response.
President Delcy Rodríguez is facing criticism for how she handled the crisis.
Many buildings have collapsed due to the earthquakes.
The disaster has caused widespread shock and anger across the country.
Emergency rescue efforts are now in critical stages.
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Advocacy groups have filed a complaint against Ghana at the top human rights court for West Africa, accusing Ghana of helping the United States deport people to countries where they may face danger. The complaint focuses on 27 deportees sent to Ghana under a U.S. policy that removes people who U.S. judges say cannot be sent directly to their home countries.
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The complaint was filed at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice in Abuja.
It concerns at least 27 deportees who arrived in Ghana since September under the U.S. “third-country” removal policy.
This U.S. policy targets people who cannot be sent back to their home countries due to risks like torture or persecution.
Most deportees were quickly sent from Ghana to other countries, some becoming stranded with no way to continue their journey.
Ghana has not shared details about its agreement with the U.S. regarding these deportations.
The lawsuit seeks to force Ghana to reveal the terms of its deal with the U.S. and to stop accepting deportees under this arrangement.
The complaint also demands at least $100,000 in compensation for each deportee and other reparations.
A similar lawsuit was filed earlier against Equatorial Guinea for accepting deportees from the U.S. under similar circumstances.
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The article compares two recent movies, Supergirl and Citizen Vigilante, showing how both deal with themes of justice and revenge but from very different perspectives. Supergirl is a feminist story about rescuing kidnapped girls, while Citizen Vigilante features a man taking violent action against criminals outside the law.
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Supergirl is a Warner Bros. movie that earned $38 million in the U.S. but needs about $375 million to break even.
Citizen Vigilante was banned in Germany and only released in a few U.S. theaters before streaming on Elon Musk’s platform X.
Citizen Vigilante gained over 15 million views in 48 hours on X and rose in popularity on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.
Supergirl’s story centers on a woman, Kara (Supergirl), helping a girl named Ruthye whose family was killed by a male gang led by Krem.
Citizen Vigilante follows Sanders, a wealthy man who kills violent criminals, seeing the legal system as ineffective.
Both movies focus on individuals using force because public justice is seen as failing.
Supergirl appeals more to a progressive, feminist audience, while Citizen Vigilante appeals to a conservative viewpoint.
The movies reflect a divided cultural view on justice and revenge, highlighting tensions in society regarding law and morality.
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Lily Allen is on tour performing her album West End Girl in full, inspired by her divorce. Some fans said the shows felt too short and lacked interaction, but Allen explained the format was planned to focus on storytelling and said the tour was advertised as the full album performance.
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The tour features Lily Allen playing the entire West End Girl album live.
Some fans complained the shows were short and ticket prices were high.
Allen says the length and minimal audience talk are artistic choices to tell a story.
The tour started at smaller venues but expanded to bigger ones due to strong ticket sales.
Shows include a trio playing orchestral versions of Allen’s earlier songs before she performs.
Critics have described the show as more like art or theater than a typical concert.
Allen responded to fan criticism on social media, emphasizing pride and hard work on the tour.
The tour will continue with dates in the US, Australia, and New Zealand.
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A jury is deciding how 14-year-old Noah Donohoe died after he went missing in June 2020 in north Belfast. Noah’s body was found in a water tunnel near where he was last seen, and the inquest has looked at his disappearance, the police investigation, and tunnel safety.
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Noah Donohoe disappeared in north Belfast in June 2020 at age 14.
His body was found six days later in an underground water tunnel near the M2 motorway.
The tunnel entrance is close to Northwood Road, where Noah was last seen.
The inquest is led by High Court judge Mr Justice Rooney with a jury of 8 men and 2 women.
The jury has 10 questions to answer, including how Noah died and if police errors contributed.
The safety and maintenance of the tunnel by Northern Ireland’s Department for Infrastructure was examined.
Noah’s mother and a family member attended the court as the jury retired to decide.
The inquest started in January and lasted five months before the jury began deliberations.
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South Africa saw heavy police deployment on June 30 as anti-immigrant protests took place, with many foreigners fleeing the country ahead of an unofficial deadline set by protest groups. The protests targeted undocumented migrants, leading to violence, evictions, and efforts by some African countries to repatriate their citizens.
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Anti-immigrant protests were planned for June 30, calling for all undocumented migrants to leave South Africa.
Police were deployed in large numbers to prevent violence and looting during the protests.
Thousands of foreign nationals fled South Africa before the deadline, fearing attacks.
Past weeks of violence have resulted in the deaths of at least four migrants from Mozambique, Ethiopia, and Malawi.
Landlords in major cities like Johannesburg and Durban evicted foreign tenants out of fear of vandalism.
Some African governments, including Uganda, arranged transport to bring their citizens back home.
The protests are organized by minor political parties and citizen groups, and social media spreads related misinformation.
South Africa faces high unemployment and service problems, with experts saying the protests are linked to local political issues rather than just immigration.
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Spain’s government has launched the largest migrant amnesty in European history, allowing over one million people to apply for legal status. This program ends on Tuesday, marking the final chance for irregular migrants to regularize their position despite increasing immigration controls across Europe.
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Spain’s leftist government began a large migrant regularisation program.
Over one million people have applied for legal status under this amnesty.
The program is the biggest of its kind in Europe.
The amnesty ends on Tuesday, the final day for applications.
This move goes against the trend of stricter immigration policies in Europe.
The effort aims to provide legal security to many migrants living in Spain without official papers.
Spain’s program has attracted wide attention due to its size and timing.
The government hopes to reduce the number of undocumented migrants through this process.
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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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