France riots ease as mayors call anti-violence rally
French mayors denounce "extreme violence" of the protests which swept the country for almost a week.
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Ukraine war: The lethal minefields holding up Kyiv's counter-offensive
Russia has mined vast swathes of Ukrainian territory its holds, inflicting casualties as Kyiv advances.
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France tells rioters to go home
President Macron is fervently hoping the protesters give up and go home soon. For so many reasons.
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Paris riots: Suburban mayor's wife hurt as rioters attack their home
Attackers tried to set the house on fire before firing rockets at the mayor's fleeing wife and children.
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France shooting: Clashes and tear gas in Marseille as chaos continues
Widespread unrest continues in France for a fifth night over killing of a teenage boy by police.
1970-01-01 08:00
The man who helped Orban and Netanyahu rise to power
"It's good to have an enemy," says George Birnbaum, one of the godfathers of modern populism.
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada Day fireworks cancelled over air quality fears
Concerns over air pollution and starting further fires mean some displays have been called off.
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Deciphering Vladimir Putin's many appearances since mutiny
The Russian president has popped up on TV screens multiple times since last weekend's dramatic events - but to what end?
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How bad is repeat exposure to wildfire smoke?
Over time, exposure stresses the body, damaging the heart and lungs, and can impair cognitive function.
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Smoke and heat warnings affect more than 170m in US
Scorching temperatures are expected in the US west as the East Coast grapples with wildfire smoke.
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France shooting: Policeman charged over teen's traffic stop death
France is bracing for a third night of violence after 17-year-old Nahel M was shot dead by police.
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Patrick Kielty reveals his salary for RTÉ's The Late Late Show
He publishes his contract details amid a row about payments RTÉ made to his predecessor Ryan Tubridy.
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