International Day Against Homophobia

Advocates battle to publish West Africa's first LGBT magazine
Pope Francis joins Anglican, Presbyterian leaders in denouncing anti-gay laws Taiwan grants full adoption rights to same-sex couples

French court upholds three-year sentence for ex-president Sarkozy in wiretapping case

Next five years set to be hottest ever, 1.5C target likely to be exceeded, UN warns
Hour by Hour

🔴 Live: Russia agrees to extend Ukraine grain deal for two months

Syria’s Assad to attend Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia

Ecuador’s president dissolves congress amid impeachment trial
Focus

Ten years of gay marriage in France: Same-sex couples reflect on a decade of change
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On The Observers

How volunteers in Sudan are burying unknown victims of the conflict
TAX REFORM

Macron’s tax cuts attempt to woo the French middle class
ON THE GROUND

War-weary civilians in Zaporizhzhia eagerly await start of Ukraine counteroffensive

Taiwan grants full adoption rights to same-sex couples

Rescue efforts under way with more than 35 missing after Chinese fishing vessel capsizes
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Northern Italy hit by deadly floods as heavy rains burst riverbanks

President Biden scales back Asia tour as hopes rise of debt deal

ChatGPT chief tells US Congress that AI regulation is 'critical'

NBA draft: Spurs win lottery, in pole position to pick Victor Wembanyama
AS IT HAPPENED

UK, Netherlands call for 'international coalition' to supply fighter jets to Ukraine
ON THE OBSERVERS

Debunked: Images of clashes between Israeli, Palestinian armed groups taken out of context
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Africa's Sahel needs international support to fight militants, UN says
CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

Scandal at the palace: Cannes 2023 kicks off with Johnny Depp’s royal comeback

Inter Milan reach Champions League final for first time in 13 years

Crypto should be regulated like gambling, say UK lawmakers

Relative of Brigitte Macron assaulted by anti-govt protesters at family shop

France issues international arrest warrant for Lebanese central bank chief
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