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Peace and security in the mineral-rich eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is still a distant prospect despite a ceasefire that took effect Sunday between M23 rebels and government forces.

Julien Alfred claimed the women's Olympic 100m title on Saturday night at the Stade de France to offer Saint Lucia - population 180,000 - its first medal at an Olympic Games.

Joint military exercises between US and Armenian forces are the latest steps in Yerevan's efforts to shift away from Moscow. The potential reopening of the Armenian border with Turkey could also prove crucial – though it may ultimately depend on Armenia's rival, Azerbaijan.

Athletes have mixed reviews for the veggie-heavy cafeteria, limited air conditioning and cardboard beds on offer at the Olympic Village north of Paris, which organisers designed to be the most sustainable yet.

France urged its nationals visiting Iran to leave immediately, after Tehran accused Israel of killing a leader of Palestinian militant group Hamas on its soil, sparking regional tensions. The French Interior Ministry has also stepped up security measures near Jewish sites across France over a danger of revenge attacks.

Hemp farming in France nearly died out in the 1970s but the rustic plant, a member of the cannabis family, is making a dramatic return as a low-carbon alternative in the textile and construction industry. France is now Europe's largest producer and has high hopes of doubling production in the…

Teddy Riner became the first judoka to win four Olympic gold medals after the Frenchman defeated South Korea's Kim Min-jong in the heavyweight final on Friday.

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