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Eric Randolph
Mo Ibrahim Foundation finds progress on governance in Africa has halted
A steep improvement in Seychelles has seen it take over top spot in the foundation’s overall ranking from Mauritius
How French film is quietly becoming more diverse
But France’s cultural gatekeepers still bristle at the idea of mixing social issues with creativity
France’s Total has officially left Iran
French energy giant Total has officially quit its multi-billion-dollar gas project in Iran, says Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh
Policeman killed amid crackdown on Iran protests
There was a heavy police presence in Tehran as small groups of protesters ran through the city centre shouting anti-regime slogans.
Ice cream for primates, blackouts for humans as Europe feels the heat
A blistering heatwave sweeping through Europe brought blackouts to France, but meant a range of ice creams for the continent’s zoo animals.
66 journalists killed as attacks grow more barbaric
Reporters Without Borders says attacks on journalists have grown more barbaric and kidnappings have soared with 66 deaths being reported this year.