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In Lebanon, the economic crisis and inflation suffocate households

The economic crisis that has struck Lebanon since 2019 is further aggravated. The resumption of the war between Israel and Hezbollah slowed down the fragile recovery recorded last year. The World Bank expects the Lebanese economy to contract 6.4 per cent this year, while inflation would be around 17.5 per cent. In this context, inequality deepens and crosses all areas of daily life, from households to businesses and consumption habits. Serge Berberi and Renée Davis report for France 24.

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Climate change opens the way for tropical crops in southern France

In southern France, some farmers are betting on tropical crops such as bananas, papaya and pitahaya to adapt to the effects of climate change. In the department of the Var, these experiences are still minority, but they point to a transformation of Mediterranean agriculture: adapting crops to the new climatic conditions. Report by Alexandra Renard and Valérie Dekimpe for France 24.

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Doral, Florida, Resists the Hardening of Trump's Migration Policy

For years, Doral was known as "Doralzuela," an enclave of the Venezuelan community in southern Florida. Today, the movement in its streets and shops seems to have lost intensity. Residents and traders link this change to the increase in migration operations and the presence of federal agents, in the midst of a climate of uncertainty that transcends homes and businesses and installs itself in political debate. Antoni Belchi's report for France 24.

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Parir in the midst of violence: the invisible danger faced by women in the West Bank

Military controls, difficulties in accessing medical facilities and settler violence are marking the pregnancies of some women in the occupied West Bank. Delays in crossing a checkpoint or the impact of an attack can prevent a pregnant woman from receiving medical care on time and, in some cases, end up in a spontaneous abortion. Janira Gómez's report for France 24.

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Nepal, among thousands of missing persons and bodies still to be identified

The sudden floods that devastated northern Nepal on 26 August left unprecedented destruction. The number of fatalities continues to increase: nearly 1,400 people have died and a further 5,130 remain missing, including some 600 foreigners from 35 countries. While families continue to seek answers, the authorities now face another challenge: to recover and identify the victims. Report by Shahzaib Wahlah and Ondine de Gaulle for France 24.

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Subrogated gestation in Colombia: a business under the legal vacuum

Become one of the main destinations of the subrogated gestation in Latin America, Colombia operates in a legal vacuum where agencies and intermediaries move millions of figures. While foreigners seek accessible processes, women in a precarious situation see in practice a source of income, fuelling the debate about the lack of regulation and the ethical limits of business. Report by Herminia Fernández and Julián Ramírez Castro for France 24.

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Turkey: the defence industry as an engine of geopolitical power

In the midst of the inflationary crisis, Turkey is betting on the defence industry to reduce its dependence on the outside and gain geopolitical weight. The country is promoting the manufacture and export of drones, military vehicles and weapons technology, while seeking to strengthen its strategic position within NATO. A sector that generates pride among a large part of the population, but also raises questions about its close relationship with political power. Adrià Rocha's report for France 24.