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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has rejected a US deal for Hamas disarmament, stating the Israeli army will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed, contradicting an October ceasefire agreement.

Norbert Wiener, founder of cybernetics, may be considered a co-founder of modern AI alongside Alan Turing and John von Neumann. The article highlights his warnings against the automation of society.

Lebanon and Israel are holding direct talks in Rome under US sponsorship, marking the seventh meeting since Hezbollah initiated conflict with rocket fire in March. Hezbollah's leader criticized the talks, calling them a source of 'shame' and 'humiliation' for Lebanon.

The EU's migration chief stated the bloc successfully met a 'test' of its border security and 'resilience to disinformation' during a migrant rush into Ceuta, Spain. Interior ministers held an emergency meeting, with several praising Spain's handling of the incident.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced new talks to reduce tensions with Iran starting August 3, following threats of military strikes. Iran denied negotiating with the U.S., indicating it has not yielded to Trump's strategy this time.

Spain is addressing the aftermath of a large migrant surge into Ceuta, where an estimated 60,000 people crossed into the territory, with most returning to Morocco. Spanish authorities reported 72 deaths on August 2, and France 24 consulted Juan Fernando Lopez Aguilar, a constitutional law professor and jurist, on the situation.

The article discusses the possibility of Cuba's collapse amid its worst crisis in decades and examines US President Donald Trump's potential strategy, including sanctions similar to those against Venezuela and Iran. Experts analyze geopolitical implications and scenarios involving the communist island near the US coast.

Fires burned across Europe, an earthquake in Japan killed dozens, a woolly mammoth was discovered due to low water levels in Bulgaria, and tens of thousands attempted to cross into Spain's Ceuta enclave before returning. FRANCE 24 highlighted these key events in its weekly image review.

At least nine people were killed and 28 wounded in Kyiv after Russian ballistic missile strikes. Both Russia and Ukraine have intensified attacks in recent months, with Moscow targeting towns and cities across Ukraine.

Hamas agreed to a deal to end the war with Israel, including provisions on weapons and Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza. US President Donald Trump announced the plan, describing it as a step toward a new Palestinian government in Gaza.

France's largest wine region in Bordeaux is at risk due to wildfires, highlighting climate challenges such as severe drought and heatwaves. The situation is reported by FRANCE 24's Gabrielle Nadler.

Over half of the 220,000 people evacuated from France's southwest due to wildfires have returned home. The fires, west of Bordeaux, destroyed 200+ homes, burned 42,000 hectares, and killed two firemen.

Spain will deploy military forces to Ceuta after thousands of migrants, mainly from Morocco, breached the border, resulting in nine deaths. Italy is considering suspending the EU Schengen agreement with Spain due to the migrant crisis in Ceuta.

French authorities permitted 84,000 evacuees displaced by a massive wildfire to return to their homes in southwest France, indicating progress in containing the blaze that has scorched an area four times the size of Paris.

Polish authorities reported a 10-meter-wide crater in an eastern region following an explosion linked to Russia's missile attacks on Ukraine. The event occurred during a new Russian attack on the Lviv region in western Ukraine, near the Polish border.

The US military conducted a heavy wave of strikes against Iran in retaliation for Tehran targeting American bases in Jordan. The escalation follows a nearly week-long pause in hostilities and involves Iran's proxies, undermining hopes for renewed negotiations.

Cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and potential rain have brought hope for relief to southwestern France, where wildfires have burned an area four times the size of Paris. Local officials reported a stable fire size at 42,000 hectares, with a 'rather calm' night observed.

The Gironde prefecture reported a second calm night with the southwest France wildfire stable, but conditions are expected to worsen due to an incoming heatwave with temperatures above 40°C. FRANCE 24 accompanied firefighters to identify sensitive areas affected by the blaze.

Firefighters in France's southwest are concerned that strong winds and an incoming heatwave could reignite fires as temperatures exceed 40°C. Paris is expected to reach 38°C, marking the fourth heatwave of the year.

Firefighters in France's southwest region are facing temperatures over 40°C as heatwave conditions threaten to reignite blazes in the Gironde forests. Despite the risk, firefighters report 'morale remains high' due to their commitment to protecting local communities.

The UK is seeking to build a naval coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz as the Middle East conflict expands, with US and Saudi forces striking an Iraqi militant alliance on July 29. The conflict is drawing in Iran's allies, including Yemen, following a lull in direct US attacks on Iran.

A major earthquake in Japan caused five deaths at a factory and at least 13 deaths in a damaged shopping mall. The quake flattened homes, triggered fires, ruptured bridges, and left thousands without power as search efforts continue.

The fire in France's southwest has stabilized, allowing nearly 60,000 evacuees to return, but 14 blazes have reignited as a fourth heatwave complicates firefighting efforts.

Over 1,000 evacuees from wildfires in Gironde are sheltering in Bordeaux’s exhibition centre, where volunteers have organized activities and logistical support. The effort aims to provide comfort and stability to those displaced by the fires.

Spain's prime minister states firefighters are seeing progress against severe forest fires, with over 50,000 hectares burned in Avila near Madrid. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris reports on the situation.

French firefighters are battling major wildfires in the southwest that have destroyed 42,000 hectares, leading to thousands of evacuations. Authorities are working to prevent burglaries in evacuated areas as some fires have stabilized.

Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the new French national team coach, tasked with leading France to victory in the 2030 World Cup. He replaces Didier Deschamps, whose tenure ended after France finished fourth in the recent World Cup.

Monster fires in France's southwest have intensified a political debate over conflicting forest management codes. Firefighters argue for removing brushwood to prevent fires, while forest rangers oppose destruction if it harms habitats of protective species. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley reports on the issue.

The French Football Federation is preparing to announce Zinedine Zidane as the new coach for 'Les Bleus'. Zidane, a member of the legendary 1998 football squad led by former coach Didier Deschamps, is expected to take the role. FRANCE 24's Emily Boyle reports on his iconic status in French football.

A massive fire in France's Gironde region has not progressed overnight on July 28, but an upcoming heatwave threatens to complicate firefighting efforts. Locals in Bordeaux are volunteering to assist firefighters battling the blaze, as FRANCE 24's Carys Garland reports on the situation.

The article discusses the growing challenge of avoiding contaminants like forever chemicals and cadmium in food, as health warnings increase. It explores strategies to limit exposure and questions whether these pollutants can ever be fully removed from the body.

A dense blanket of smoke has hung over Bordeaux since last Friday as a massive wildfire burns through southwestern France. Residents report struggling to breathe and express fear as flames approach the city.

Spain faces urgent efforts to control wildfires before worsening weather conditions. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez urged citizens to exercise extreme caution ahead of an incoming heatwave, as reported by FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris.

Raging wildfires have forced the evacuation of over 220,000 people from the Gironde department in southwestern France. Thousands of evacuees are in emergency shelters as firefighters work to control the spreading flames.

France’s interior minister stated a large wildfire in the southwest has stopped growing after displacing 220,000 people, though he warned it remains uncontained. President Emmanuel Macron convened a crisis meeting to address the firefighting efforts in the Gironde region and other wildfires.

Spanish authorities plan to allow some evacuees near Madrid to return as progress is made in fighting severe wildfires. The fires are described as some of the worst in the country's history, but their advance has slowed.

French President Emmanuel Macron called a crisis meeting to address uncontrolled wildfires that have forced over 250,000 people to flee their homes, with the first glimmer of hope that the largest blaze's spread may have slowed.

French farmers are aiding firefighters by supplying water tankers to combat a major forest fire in Lège-Cap-Ferret, one of the largest in France since WWII. The fire remains active, and farmers' efforts aim to sustain firefighting operations.

Sea drones are being utilized to defend the sky in Ukraine as the ongoing war continues. The report is by Gulliver Cragg for FRANCE 24.

Unprecedented wildfires swept across France and Spain, youth-led protests in India forced the country's education minister to resign, and Andy Burnham became the United Kingdom's new prime minister.