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Black Sea , satellite image, May 2004. – Original image caption from Visible Earth collection of NASA: " Phytoplankton blooms and plumes of sediment form the bright blue swirls that ring the Black Sea in this Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) image. Sediment flows into the sea through the vast network of rivers that empty into it. The sediment tints the water tan near the mouth of the river and green as the dirt diffuses through the water. In this image, sediment clouds the Sea of Azov in the upper right corner of the image. Two powerful rivers, the Don and the Kuban, flow into the shallow sea, depositing silt in the waters. Sediment is not the only thing that flows into the Black Sea on river water. Some of Europe’ largest rivers also deposit fertilizer from agricultural run-off in the Black Sea, and that feeds frequent phytoplankton blooms. Phytoplankton are microscopic plants that can be seen from space when large colonies grow in one place. Most of the agricultural run-off enters the Sea through the Danube River, the bright green area on the upper left side of the Sea. The water around the river’s mouths is tinted dark green, probably from the growth of surface phytoplankton. The phytoplankton blooms are a problem because their growth and decay can consume all of the available oxygen in a region, creating dead zones where fish cannot live. From the upper left corner, the countries around the Sea are Moldova , Ukraine , Russia , Georgia , Turkey , Bulgaria , and Romania . The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Aqua satellite acquired this image on May 22, 2004." [data date 2004-05-22, visualization date 2004-05-25]

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Russia and Ukraine Exchange Attacks on Grain Hubs Amid Rising Global Food Price Concerns

Recent strikes on key grain shipment ports by Russia and Ukraine have heightened fears of escalating global food prices.

Aug 13, 2026, 5:36 PM France 24 English

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Spider of the genus Meta photographed near Eilean Donan Castle (Scotland)

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Jury Selection Begins in Meta Youth Harms Trial in California Federal Court

The federal trial against Meta starts with jury selection over allegations that its platforms have harmed youth mental health and unlawfully tracked children.

France 24 English | Aug 13, 2026, 12:36 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Russian Attack Sets Fire to Ukraine’s Izmail Port Infrastructure

Overnight strikes damaged Ukraine’s largest Danube port in Izmail and triggered a fire, while Moscow reported downing 362 Ukrainian drones amid an oil refinery blaze in Russia’s Salavat area.

France 24 English | Aug 13, 2026, 7:03 AM 1 source Single-source report

Bacon's standard map of Europe, 1923. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Shows steamship routes and time zones. Published by Weber Costello Co., 84 x 111 cm. Scale 1:5,500,000 (W 52°--E 80°/N 60°--N 30°).

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Partial to Total Eclipse Captivates Europe on August 12, 2026

A total solar eclipse in Spain and a partial eclipse across much of Europe inspired stunning photographic displays.

France 24 English | Aug 13, 2026, 4:43 AM 1 source Single-source report

President Hichilema meets with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House

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Millions Witness Partial Solar Eclipse Across North and West Africa

On August 12, 2026, a rare partial solar eclipse was visible to millions in parts of Africa, coinciding with notable political and environmental developments in the region.

France 24 English | Aug 13, 2026, 12:46 AM 1 source Single-source report

A view (directly overhead) of a Christ Pantocrator in the dome of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre , Old City of Jerusalem . Circular crop applied.

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Lebanon Abolishes Death Penalty, First Middle East Country to Do So

Lebanon’s parliament voted to end capital punishment, marking a historic shift in the region’s legal landscape.

France 24 English | Aug 12, 2026, 6:00 PM 1 source Single-source report

Mark Zuckerberg , Founder & CEO of Facebook , at the press conference about the e-G8 forum during the 37th G8 summit in Deauville, France.

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Meta Faces $1.4 Trillion Lawsuit Over Alleged Addictive Features Targeting Children

Mark Zuckerberg’s company Meta is sued for allegedly designing Facebook and Instagram features that keep children addicted, with jury selection starting August 12, 2026.

France 24 English | Aug 12, 2026, 3:05 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Meta Faces High-Stakes Trial Over Alleged Harm to Children

Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, is on trial in Europe over claims it designed addictive features targeting young users on Instagram and Facebook.

France 24 English | Aug 12, 2026, 12:19 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Millions Prepare for Europe’s First Total Solar Eclipse Since 2006

A total solar eclipse will cross northern Spain on August 12, marking one of the decade’s most anticipated astronomical events in Europe.

France 24 English | Aug 12, 2026, 11:00 AM 1 source Single-source report

President Donald Trump being sworn in on January 20, 2017 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Melania Trump wears a sky-blue cashmere Ralph Lauren ensemble. He holds his left hand on two versions of the Bible , one childhood Bible given to him by his mother, along with Abraham Lincoln’s Bible.

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Donald Trump Reports Facing Greater Risk During Secret Flight from Turkey

Former US President Donald Trump reportedly undertook a covert military flight out of Turkey amid fears of an assassination plot by Iran.

France 24 English | Aug 12, 2026, 9:34 AM 1 source Single-source report

A photo taken of Rhinoceros eating in a national park in South Africa.

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Nigerian Returnees Struggle to Re-adapt After Xenophobic Violence in South Africa

Months of xenophobic protests in South Africa have left Nigerian returnees grappling with trauma, while Chad and Liberia report security and drug enforcement developments.

France 24 English | Aug 12, 2026, 5:16 AM 1 source Single-source report

This is a high-resolution image of the United States Declaration of Independence ( article - text ). This image is a version of the 1823 William Stone facsimile — Stone may well have used a wet pressing process (that removed ink from the original document onto a contact sheet for the purpose of making the engraving).

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US Military Strikes Panama-Flagged Ship Violating Blockade of Iranian Ports

The US military targeted a Panama-flagged vessel attempting to approach an Iranian port, reinforcing Washington's blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

France 24 English | Aug 12, 2026, 3:54 AM 1 source Single-source report

Dry ground in the Sonoran Desert , Sonora,Mexico.

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Drought and Heatwave Threaten France’s Cheese Industry

Nearly 70% of France faces water restrictions amid a record drought, impacting agriculture and dairy production.

France 24 English | Aug 11, 2026, 6:47 PM 1 source Single-source report

Boeing 737 de Ryanair no aeroporto do Porto.

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Europe Faces Wildfires and Evacuations Amid Summer Heatwave

A rapidly expanding wildfire in southwestern Spain has forced the evacuation of around 800 people as Europe contends with drought and heatwave conditions.

France 24 English | Aug 11, 2026, 4:05 PM 1 source Single-source report

President Donald Trump poses for his official portrait at The White House, in Washington, D.C., on Friday, October 6, 2017. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

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Donald Trump Signs Executive Order Reducing US Childhood Vaccine Schedule

On August 11, 2026, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order limiting the childhood vaccination schedule to 11 immunizations, aiming to reduce the number of vaccines administered to children in the United States.

France 24 English | Aug 11, 2026, 10:58 AM 1 source Single-source report

"Beautiful....But Deadly": Colorized scanning electron micrograph of Ebola virus particles (green) found both as extracellular particles and budding particles from a chronically-infected African Green Monkey Kidney cell (blue); 20,000x magnification. JPEG version .

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WHO Reveals Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Began Three Months Before Official Declaration

Sequencing data indicates the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo started well before the emergency was declared in May 2026, according to the WHO.

France 24 English | Aug 11, 2026, 5:03 AM 1 source Single-source report

Entrance to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong.

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Man Arrested in Hong Kong for Allegedly Doxxing Former Restaurant Associates

A 37-year-old wholesale food businessman was charged after allegedly disclosing personal data of two former business associates amid a financial dispute.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 11, 2026, 4:51 AM 1 source Single-source report

PKK guerrillas are dancing to traditional music

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Turkey's Parliament Approves Limited Amnesty for Kurdish PKK Militants

The new legislation marks a significant move in Turkey's ongoing peace process, though it excludes the release of PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan.

France 24 English | Aug 11, 2026, 3:55 AM 1 source Single-source report

Portions of Oman, The United Arab Emirates and Iran are seen at the Strait of Hormuz (26.0N, 56.0E) in this view. A number of ship wakes can be seen in the area of the strait. Sunglint in the Persian Gulf to the northwest, accentuates the complex currents and oil slicks, seen as dark toned blue streaks on the surface. Qeshm Island, just off the coast of Iran, can be seen on the edge of the photo.

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Demand U.S. Compensation Before Reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced they will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the United States meets a list of demands, including war damage compensation.

France 24 English | Aug 10, 2026, 1:24 PM 1 source Single-source report

Five fingers peak. Quartzite sandstone Huangshizhai Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Hunan, China. Panorama 2012.

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Tropical Storm Dolphin Triggers Flooding in China

Typhoon Dolphin, the 13th typhoon to hit China this year, has caused significant flooding after impacting Japan’s Okinawa and intensifying monsoon rains in the Philippines.

France 24 English | Aug 10, 2026, 12:09 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Russian Drone and Missile Strikes Kill Four in Kyiv and Surrounding Regions

At least four people, including a child, died in early Saturday attacks as Russia continues near-daily strikes amid Ukraine’s strained air defenses.

France 24 English | Aug 9, 2026, 5:19 AM 1 source Single-source report

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US Senate Confirms Todd Blanche, Former Trump Lawyer, as Attorney General

Todd Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General faces criticism from Democrats who accuse the Trump administration of politicizing the Department of Justice.

France 24 English | Aug 8, 2026, 3:09 PM 1 source Single-source report

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US Senate Confirms Todd Blanche, Former Trump Lawyer, as Attorney General

Todd Blanche's appointment as Attorney General faces criticism from Democrats who accuse the administration of politicizing the Department of Justice.

France 24 English | Aug 8, 2026, 2:25 PM 1 source Single-source report

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US Senate Confirms Todd Blanche, Former Lawyer to Donald Trump, as Attorney General

Despite opposition from Democrats who accused the president of politicising the Department of Justice, the US Senate approved Todd Blanche for the role of Attorney General.

France 24 English | Aug 8, 2026, 2:10 PM 1 source Single-source report