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The French are having less sex but with more partners, while exploring more varied sexual practices, a major nationwide survey has revealed. The findings also show that reports of sexual violence have doubled since the last survey in 2006.

This week's Spotlight on Africa dives into Cop29’s critical discussions on climate change – focusing on food systems, green energy funding and who should pay for climate disasters. With talks underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, negotiators and experts are grappling with solutions to the growing crisis.

A French court on Friday ordered the release of pro-Palestinian Lebanese militant Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, jailed for 40 years for the killing of two foreign diplomats, prosecutors said.

The European Union has, for the first time, used its budget to jointly fund the purchase of weapons by member states. The move marks a significant step in strengthening the bloc’s defence capabilities and supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion.

French-made military equipment fitted to armoured vehicles from the United Arab Emirates is reportedly being used by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in violation of a UN arms embargo in the Darfur region.

Israel and France played out a goalless draw in a Nations League football match in Paris on Thursday surrounded by a huge security operation.

The Caribbean archipelago of Guadeloupe has declared a dengue epidemic, with authorities noting the outbreak was being driven by a less common strain of the mosquito-borne disease.

The United Nations and other global organisations are bracing for four more years of Donald Trump, who famously tweeted that the 193-member body was “just a club for people to get together, talk and have a good time”.

French unions across multiple sectors are calling for strikes and protests in the coming weeks, driven by frustration over planned layoffs and budget reforms. The government has proposed €60 billion in cuts and tax hikes to tackle the country's debt.

African leaders have been quick to congratulate Donald Trump on his re-election, expressing optimism for stronger partnerships with the United States. Yet, analysts suggest that Trump’s next four years are unlikely to bring significant change to the US-Africa relationship, with many expecting the return of a “transactional” approach to diplomacy.

The European Parliament on Thursday approved a one-year delay on implementing the bloc's landmark anti-deforestation rules, while also voting to loosen some requirements of the controversial law.