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Guinean workers fearful of mass job losses after mining permits cancelled

France, Aug. 22 -- Since May 2025, authorities in Conakry have revoked more than 300 mining permits from companies operating across Guinea's vast mineral sectors, sparking widespread uncertainty among... Read More


US Open bosses hail mixed doubles revamp as stars get set for singles battle

France, Aug. 22 -- Just before the men's and women's singles and doubles began, US Open organisers hailed the success of their revamped mixed doubles event - which featured some of the planet's bigges... Read More


African studios bring culture and history to the world's biggest games fair

France, Aug. 22 -- Video game makers from around the globe have converged on Cologne for the annual Gamescom trade fair - the world's largest gaming event, where new products are unveiled and investor... Read More


UN declares famine in Gaza, first ever in the Middle East

France, Aug. 22 -- The United Nations on Friday officially declared a famine in Gaza, the first time it has done so in the Middle East, with experts warning 500,000 people face "catastrophic" hunger. ... Read More


EU winemakers left exposed after missing US tariff exemption

France, Aug. 22 -- Winemakers across Europe face fresh uncertainty after the US refused to grant special treatment for wine and spirits in a trade deal with the EU announced on Thursday. While German ... Read More


France's summer of heatwaves exposes hidden mental health cost

France, Aug. 22 -- This summer's record temperatures are revealing the toll climate change is taking on mental health. In France, psychiatric emergency services have reported a spike in calls during h... Read More


French researcher imprisoned in Russia faces new charges of espionage

France, Aug. 21 -- French researcher Laurent Vinatier, who is already serving time in a Russian prison, is now facing espionage charges that could extend his sentence by up to 20 years. Vinatier is t... Read More


French researcher in prison in Russia faces new charges of espionage

France, Aug. 21 -- French researcher Laurent Vinatier, who is already serving time in a Russian prison, is now facing espionage charges that could extend his sentence by up to 20 years. Vinatier is t... Read More


France accuses Russia of stalling peace efforts as massive strikes hit Ukraine

France, Aug. 21 -- France on Thursday condemned a massive wave of attacks on Ukraine as evidence of Russia's lack of resolve to pursue a genuine peace agreement, and end the war that has raged since F... Read More


NATO confirms support for Ukraine as Russia seeks role in talks on security

France, Aug. 21 -- As NATO defence ministers met during a virtual get-together,Russia said it had to be part of any discussion on security guarantees for Ukraine and downplayed the likelihood of an im... Read More