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Latest heatwaves, droughts, floods could cost Europe €126 billion by 2029

France, Sept. 15 -- This summer's heatwaves, droughts, and floods are expected to cost the European economy more than €120 billion in the long term, according to a new study. "It's estimated th... Read More


Politicians trade barbs as Madrid protests curtail La Vuelta's final fiesta

France, Sept. 15 -- Political fall-out continued in Spain on Monday after more than 100,000 pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Madrid, forcing organisers to crop Sunday's final stage of La Vuelta.... Read More


NGOs call on EU to stop doing business with Israel's 'illegal' settlements

France, Sept. 15 -- A coalition of over 80 NGOs has launched a campaign urging European countries to stop all commercial or investment activities related to Israel's settlements in Palestinian territo... Read More


French farmers announce nationwide protest over trade deals and food sovereignty

France, Sept. 14 -- French farmers are gearing up for a nationwide protest later this month, warning that international trade deals risk undermining food sovereignty and local producers. France's mos... Read More


What the rise of ChatGPT mastermind Sam Altman reveals about AI, tech and power

France, Sept. 14 -- Since dropping out of Stanford University, Sam Altmanhas become one of the world's most influential tech entrepreneurs - at the helm of OpenAI and itsartificial intelligence platfo... Read More


Africa's deadly black mamba holds vital clues to urban pollution

France, Sept. 14 -- Africa's most feared snake has found a new role as an environmental guardian, with researchers having discovered that black mambas can serve as detectors of air pollution. A new s... Read More


New PM Lecornu scraps holiday cuts as he seeks fresh start for France's budget

France, Sept. 14 -- France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has moved quickly to change course, scrapping a deeply unpopular measure regarding the cutting of public holidays and promising a fres... Read More


Top UN court backs France in Paris mansion row with Equatorial Guinea

France, Sept. 14 -- Judges at the United Nations' highest court have handed France a legal victory in its long-running legal battle with Equatorial Guinea over a Paris mansion once owned by the son of... Read More


Who owns the Nile? Water, power and politics in a warming world

France, Sept. 13 -- As climate change intensifies competition over water resources, the River Nile has become a symbol of both development and dispute. RFI speaks to a climate diplomacy expert to unde... Read More


Nuclear watchdog hails new deal with Iran, but inspections remain on hold

France, Sept. 13 -- Iran and the UN's nuclear watchdog have agreed on a fresh framework to resume cooperation after months of strained ties - though both sides admit more work is needed before interna... Read More