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What’s the future of the Western Sahara conflict?
The UN is ending its peacekeeping mission in the disputed territory after the US and Russia blocked its extension.
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UN warns of security risks in Western Sahara as peacekeeping mission ends
The mission, known as MINURSO, has been in place in the disputed region since a ceasefire in 1991.
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UN’s peacekeeping mission in disputed Western Sahara ends after 35 years
The 35-year-old UN peacekeeping mission in the disputed Western Sahara region came to an end Sunday after the Security Council failed to renew its mandate. Morocco, which claims the region as its own, welcomed the decision, while its opponents from the Algeria-backed Polisario Front called it "unacceptable".
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Rival US and Russian resolutions on Western Sahara fail at UN
UN Security Council rejected the competing proposals, leaving the peacekeeping mission without an approved extension.
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UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara to expire amid US, Russia vetoes
The mandate of the UN peacekeeping force in Western Sahara will expire on October 31. The UN Security Council could not agree on a resolution to extend the mission.
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US moves to lift sanctions on Russia's shadow fleet could undermine Western pressure on Moscow and help fund its war in Ukraine.
The US is reportedly considering ways to convert "dark tankers" into legitimate vessels, allowing them to transport crude oil that is not subject to sanctions.
Health
NHS Western Isles prescribing weight loss drugs at triple the rate of other health boards
A new report finds "significant variation" between Scotland's health boards prescribing new medicines.
Travel
Best Western’s Parent Changes Its Name Again: From BWH to WorldHotels
The parent company of the Best Western family of hotels has decided to rename itself WorldHotels to appeal to a broader range of travelers. Its toughest audience may be its own members.
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Surveillance and 'constant paranoia': Western diplomats tell BBC of life in war-time Moscow
Officials compare working in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine to the Cold War era.
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Western Europe Drives Another Drop in Overseas Travel to the U.S.
Gains from China and South America haven’t been enough to make up for declines in travel from Western Europe.
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Why Chinese tech brands are outpacing Western rivals from EVs to robot vacuums
From action cameras and smartphones to EVs and robot vacuums, Chinese brands are gaining ground worldwide, despite privacy and security concerns. What's driving their rise, and can European rivals keep up?
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Law of the Sea comes to life in the hunt for sanctioned Russian oil
Ukraine's Western allies are using maritime law to inspect Russian shadow tankers.
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Kyiv power plant hit by Russian missile without warning from allies
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that a Russian ballistic missile struck a Kyiv power plant without advance warning from Western allies, killing at least two people and wounding around 20. The attack came days after US President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv, raising questions over efforts to halt strikes on critical infrastructure.
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Trump’s use of Russian diesel fuel, at Ukraine’s expense, sparks controversy in the US
Donald Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel despite Western sanctions has sparked fierce criticism in Washington, including from Republicans, as high fuel prices and the upcoming midterm elections put pressure on his administration. His approach to the Ukraine war has also drawn controversy, with calls for Kyiv to hold elections and claims of an energy ceasefire announced without clear agreement from the parties involved. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert has the analysis.
Science
Your gut bacteria could be changing how many calories you absorb
Scientists have developed a model showing that gut bacteria play a surprisingly important role in how many calories we absorb, meaning food labels may not tell the full story. In a controlled study, people eating a high-fiber diet absorbed about 116 fewer calories per day than those eating a typical Western diet, without feeling hungrier.
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2026 Paris Motor Show: Western carmakers face steep competition from Chinese rivals
The Paris Motor Show roars into gear this Monday, with over 200 auto sector brands showcasing their latest models and innovations. Chinese brands like BYD, Xpeng and Zeekr are among those present and getting lots of attention as their market share has surged in the past few years. In this edition, we speak to John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, about the challenge these new competitors represent for the European and North American auto sectors.
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REPLAY: NATO's top military commander warns Russia over alleged sabotage
And as the war in Ukraine continues, Western concerns are growing over Moscow’s alleged campaign of sabotage and interference against Kiev's wartime backers. NATO's top military commander gave a press conference this Monday from Warsaw. US General Alexus Grynkewich looks set to warn Russia over the alliance’s ability to counter-attack. Analysis by FRANCE 24 International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert.
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NATO top commander to warn Russia over alliance’s ability to counter-attack
NATO’s top military commander is expected to warn Russia on Monday that the alliance can counter any attack, officials said. US General Alexus Grynkewich will outline his “theory of victory” at a Warsaw security conference amid Western concerns over Moscow’s alleged campaign of sabotage and interference against Ukraine’s wartime backers.
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‘Anachronism’: Rubio’s civilisational rhetoric prompts pushback from Iran
Rubio says threats to Western civilisation today 'every bit as real as they were on the dramatic stage of antiquity'.
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Powerful tornado rips through western Sicily
A powerful tornado tore through western Sicily, causing destruction across the cities of Marsala and Petrosino.