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France: Droughts impact on the cheese industry France is gripped by another heatwave as it also grapples with a record drought. Nearly 70 of the country is facing water restrictions with agriculture bearing the brunt. The production of milk has fallen significantly as extreme heat caused vegetation to dry up and the quality of dairy products, notably cheese, is threatened.

Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over atrocities A Syrian court on Tuesday (August 11) sentenced former ruler Bashar al-Assad to death after a trial in absentia, convicting him of atrocities committed during the countrys nearly 14-year civil war.

Lunar Light Festival turns Bulgarias Black Sea coast into open-air exhibition Bulgarias second edition of the LUNAR: Sea of Lights festival turned Bulgarias southern Black Sea coast into an immersive open-air gallery, where digital art meets the landscape. The event featured the work of 17 artists originating from eight countries across the five resort towns of Tsarevo, Lozenets, Varvara, Ahtopol and Sinemorets. The Light Festival ran from August 7-10.

Miscarriages triple, healthcare access worsens… the nightmare for pregnant women in Gaza With over 3,950 cases recorded by the ministry of health in Gaza, the number of miscarriages between January and June has tripled compared with the previous six months. During this period, there was approximately one miscarriage for every five live births. The Observers team spoke with two OBGYN doctors in Gaza.

Death toll from Colombia earthquake continues to rise The death toll from a devastating earthquake that flattened dozens of buildings in western Colombia jumped to 224, local authorities said on Tuesday (August 11) as emergency workers dug through the wreckage for survivors. FRANCE 24s Maria Clara Calle Aguirre tells us more.

Colombia: Thousands missing after deadly earthquake At least 224 people have been killed in Colombia following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake which struck the western part of the country. With thousands of people still missing, authorities are warning the number of casualties could continue to climb.

Parisians get ready for the eclipse Paris is preparing for the solar eclipse. The last one here in France was in 1999. So this is one not to miss, especially for the astrophotographer we met.

Russia frees ailing ex-US marine after four years in prison on disputed charges A former US military veteran who was imprisoned in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges and under abusive conditions was released on Tuesday. A group advocating for him said he was gravely ill and at risk of dying.

Fast and fearless: Baltic defence startups innovate to counter Russian threat As the nature of Russias war in Ukraine evolves, Baltic startups are seeking new ways to respond to the hybrid threat from Russia, hoping rapid innovation can have a deterrent effect on Moscow.

France: Droughts impact on the cheese industry France is gripped by another heatwave as it also grapples with a record drought. Nearly 70 of the country is facing water restrictions with agriculture bearing the brunt. The production of milk has fallen significantly as extreme heat caused vegetation to dry up and the quality of dairy products, notably cheese, is threatened.

Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over atrocities A Syrian court on Tuesday (August 11) sentenced former ruler Bashar al-Assad to death after a trial in absentia, convicting him of atrocities committed during the countrys nearly 14-year civil war.

Europe battles wildfires and braces for another summer heatwave As well as drought, Europe has also been battling wildfires this summer. Firefighters this week are struggling to control a rapidly expanding wildfire in southwestern Spain that has forced the evacuation of around 800 people. For more on that topic, FRANCE 24s Nadia Massih is joined by Alexander Held, Senior Fire Management Expert at the European Forest Institute.

Lunar Light Festival turns Bulgarias Black Sea coast into open-air exhibition Bulgarias second edition of the LUNAR: Sea of Lights festival turned Bulgarias southern Black Sea coast into an immersive open-air gallery, where digital art meets the landscape. The event featured the work of 17 artists originating from eight countries across the five resort towns of Tsarevo, Lozenets, Varvara, Ahtopol and Sinemorets. The Light Festival ran from August 7-10.

Miscarriages triple, healthcare access worsens… the nightmare for pregnant women in Gaza With over 3,950 cases recorded by the ministry of health in Gaza, the number of miscarriages between January and June has tripled compared with the previous six months. During this period, there was approximately one miscarriage for every five live births. The Observers team spoke with two OBGYN doctors in Gaza.

Death toll from Colombia earthquake continues to rise The death toll from a devastating earthquake that flattened dozens of buildings in western Colombia jumped to 224, local authorities said on Tuesday (August 11) as emergency workers dug through the wreckage for survivors. FRANCE 24s Maria Clara Calle Aguirre tells us more.

Colombia: Thousands missing after deadly earthquake At least 224 people have been killed in Colombia following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake which struck the western part of the country. With thousands of people still missing, authorities are warning the number of casualties could continue to climb.

Parisians get ready for the eclipse Paris is preparing for the solar eclipse. The last one here in France was in 1999. So this is one not to miss, especially for the astrophotographer we met.

Russia frees ailing ex-US marine after four years in prison on disputed charges A former US military veteran who was imprisoned in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges and under abusive conditions was released on Tuesday. A group advocating for him said he was gravely ill and at risk of dying.

Fast and fearless: Baltic defence startups innovate to counter Russian threat As the nature of Russias war in Ukraine evolves, Baltic startups are seeking new ways to respond to the hybrid threat from Russia, hoping rapid innovation can have a deterrent effect on Moscow.

At least six killed in suspected Houthi attack on Egyptian ship in the Red Sea At least four crew members were killed in a suspected Houthi attack on an Egyptian-owned cargo vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait on Tuesday along with two members of the forces deployed during a rescue mission to evacuate the ship, Yemens coastguard said.

France: Droughts impact on the cheese industry France is gripped by another heatwave as it also grapples with a record drought. Nearly 70 of the country is facing water restrictions with agriculture bearing the brunt. The production of milk has fallen significantly as extreme heat caused vegetation to dry up and the quality of dairy products, notably cheese, is threatened.

Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over atrocities A Syrian court on Tuesday (August 11) sentenced former ruler Bashar al-Assad to death after a trial in absentia, convicting him of atrocities committed during the countrys nearly 14-year civil war.

Europe battles wildfires and braces for another summer heatwave As well as drought, Europe has also been battling wildfires this summer. Firefighters this week are struggling to control a rapidly expanding wildfire in southwestern Spain that has forced the evacuation of around 800 people. For more on that topic, FRANCE 24s Nadia Massih is joined by Alexander Held, Senior Fire Management Expert at the European Forest Institute.

Lunar Light Festival turns Bulgarias Black Sea coast into open-air exhibition Bulgarias second edition of the LUNAR: Sea of Lights festival turned Bulgarias southern Black Sea coast into an immersive open-air gallery, where digital art meets the landscape. The event featured the work of 17 artists originating from eight countries across the five resort towns of Tsarevo, Lozenets, Varvara, Ahtopol and Sinemorets. The Light Festival ran from August 7-10.

Miscarriages triple, healthcare access worsens… the nightmare for pregnant women in Gaza With over 3,950 cases recorded by the ministry of health in Gaza, the number of miscarriages between January and June has tripled compared with the previous six months. During this period, there was approximately one miscarriage for every five live births. The Observers team spoke with two OBGYN doctors in Gaza.

Death toll from Colombia earthquake continues to rise The death toll from a devastating earthquake that flattened dozens of buildings in western Colombia jumped to 224, local authorities said on Tuesday (August 11) as emergency workers dug through the wreckage for survivors. FRANCE 24s Maria Clara Calle Aguirre tells us more.

Colombia: Thousands missing after deadly earthquake At least 224 people have been killed in Colombia following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake which struck the western part of the country. With thousands of people still missing, authorities are warning the number of casualties could continue to climb.

Parisians get ready for the eclipse Paris is preparing for the solar eclipse. The last one here in France was in 1999. So this is one not to miss, especially for the astrophotographer we met.

Russia frees ailing ex-US marine after four years in prison on disputed charges A former US military veteran who was imprisoned in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges and under abusive conditions was released on Tuesday. A group advocating for him said he was gravely ill and at risk of dying.

Fast and fearless: Baltic defence startups innovate to counter Russian threat As the nature of Russias war in Ukraine evolves, Baltic startups are seeking new ways to respond to the hybrid threat from Russia, hoping rapid innovation can have a deterrent effect on Moscow.