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Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president, said on Monday that the humanitarian situation in Gaza was “unacceptable” and called for aid to reach civilians in the Palestinian territory immediately. Israel has faced condemnation from the United Nations, aid groups and some European allies, including Spain, Sweden and the UK, for its blockade of goods into the war-ravaged territory, including food, fuel and medicine. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24’s Delano D’Souza welcomes Oliver McTernan, Author and Co-Founder / Director of Forward Thinking.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the heart of the latest existential crisis to roil a film industry fretting over jobs, copyright and the integrity of the creative process. At the Cannes Film Festival’s brand-new Village Innovation, digital startups say demystifying AI is key to allaying the industry’s concerns.

Former US president Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones and is reviewing treatment options, his office said Sunday. The Democrat was diagnosed on Friday after reporting worsening urinary symptoms. 

The Oklahoma City Thunder put on a show in Game 7, storming past the Denver Nuggets to set up a Western Conference Final clash with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Talks have been held at the UN this week on efforts to revive attempts to regulate AI-controlled autonomous weapons, as campaigners warn that time is running out to put guardrails on the fast-evolving technology. FRANCE 24’s Sharon Gaffney speaks to Dr Matt Mahmoudi, an assistant professor in digital humanities at the University of Cambridge.

Israel launched “extensive” new ground operations in the Gaza Strip on Sunday after Israeli air strikes across the enclave killed at least 103 people overnight, medical authorities said. Shortly after the new offensive’s launch, Hamas claimed responsibility for two projectiles identified near Kissufim in northern Israel. Meanwhile, indirect talks between Israel and Hamas continued in Doha.

Austria’s JJ won the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday, with his operatic song “Wasted Love” triumphing at the world’s biggest live music television event. Story by Charlotte Hughes.

Ghanaian immigration officials said they had detained more than 2,000 undocumented foreign nationals in Accra Friday in an operation to dismantle criminal networks and curb street begging. Of the 2,241 arrested during the early morning raids, 1,332 were children. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent Justice Baidoo.

Nantes’ Egypt international, Mostafa Mohamed, announced he would not participate in his club’s final Ligue 1 fixture on Saturday, opting out of a league-wide anti-homophobia initiative. The 27-year-old striker, who also skipped the campaign last season, cited personal beliefs tied to his faith and origins for the decision.

US chipmakers Nvidia and AMD, as well as other tech firms, have announced deals to work with Saudi Arabia’s brand new AI venture Humain worth billions of dollars. This comes as US President Donald Trump is visiting the Middle East and paving the way for business deals for US companies. Also in this edition: Chinese leader Xi Jinping and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva meet in Beijing, where they defend free trade and multilateralism.