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WHO warns worse to come as EU cases surge
Europe reported nearly 50,000 new coronavirus cases on Monday, a new record, driven by surges in Spain and France. The World Health Organization warns worse is to come in October and November, prompting several EU...
Greg Kelly, former aide to Nissan’s Ghosn, pleads not guilty as trial starts in Japan
Greg Kelly, a former aide to ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to a charge of financial misconduct as the trial against him began in Tokyo.
Hopes for economic boost from Israel’s agreements with the UAE and Bahrain
Israel’s agreements to normalise relations with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain are major diplomatic advances, but also promise a boost to economic ties. Israeli ministers have already predicted that trade...
Roglic still dominant as Tour de France enters final week
The final week of the Tour de France will see three gruelling mountain climbs followed by a time trial next Saturday. FRANCE 24’s sports editor Simon Harding says competitors will be hoping to upset the dominant Jumbo...
Israelis welcome peace deal, but coronavirus remains greater concern
The signing of Israel’s ‘historic’ peace deal with the UAE and Bahrain has been greeted with mild enthusiasm on the ground, reports FRANCE 24 correspondent Irris Makler in Jerusalem, with some fearing it is a...