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A steep improvement in Seychelles has seen it take over top spot in the foundation’s overall ranking from Mauritius
But France’s cultural gatekeepers still bristle at the idea of mixing social issues with creativity
French energy giant Total has officially quit its multi-billion-dollar gas project in Iran, says Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh
There was a heavy police presence in Tehran as small groups of protesters ran through the city centre shouting anti-regime slogans.
A blistering heatwave sweeping through Europe brought blackouts to France, but meant a range of ice creams for the continent’s zoo animals.
Reporters Without Borders says attacks on journalists have grown more barbaric and kidnappings have soared with 66 deaths being reported this year.
