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The United States struck a framework trade agreement with the European Union on July 28, imposing a 15% import tariff on most EU goods, half the threatened rate, and averting a bigger trade war between two allies that account for almost a third of global trade. Our correspondent Pierre Bénazet tells us more.

The Israeli military on July 27 began limited pauses in fighting in three populated areas of Gaza for 10 hours a day, part of measures including airdrops as concerns grow over surging hunger and as Israel faces criticism over its conduct in the 21-month war. France 24's correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky tells us more.

A new Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap was agreed last week in Istanbul — but for many released soldiers, the struggle continues long after returning home. Trust, social reintegration and mental scars remain lasting challenges.

Truckloads of food reached hungry Gazans on Monday after Israel promised to open secure aid routes, but humanitarian agencies warned vast amounts more were needed to stave off starvation. With Gaza's population of more than two million facing famine and malnutrition, Israel bowed to international pressure at the weekend and announced a daily "tactical pause" in fighting in some areas. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the harrowing plight of the more than two million civilians in war-torn Gaza, FRANCE 24's Stuart Norval welcomes Dr. Hadeel Qazzaz, Oxfam International spokesperson and MENA Regional Gender Coordinator.

Truckloads of food have started reaching hungry Gazans after Israel promised to open secure aid routes, but humanitarian agencies warn vast amounts more are needed to stave off starvation.

Israel said on July 28 that more than 120 truckloads of food aid were distributed by the UN and aid agencies in the Gaza Strip on the first day of a partial pause in fighting.

The United States struck a framework trade deal with the European Union on July 27, imposing a 15% import tariff on most EU goods, but averting a spiralling battle between two allies which account for almost a third of global trade.

Das Zugsunglück am Sonntag im deutschen Bundesland Baden-Württemberg ist nach ersten Ermittlungen der Polizei vermutlich durch einen durch Starkregen ausgelösten Erdrutsch verursacht worden. Die Untersuchungen seien noch nicht abgeschlossen. Es gebe derzeit aber keine Hinweise auf eine Fremdeinwirkung, hieß es am Montag.

Two French ministers on Monday said the trade deal struck between EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump over the weekend will bring “temporary stability”, but noted it was still too unbalanced and needed more work. “This is not the end of the story,” the industry minister said.  

US President Donald Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen Sunday announced they had reached a deal to end the tariffs standoff between Europe and the USA, averting a full-blown trade war. The agreement came just before the August 1 deadline for the EU to strike a deal with Washington or face an across-the-board levy of 30 percent.

The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia on Monday met in neighbouring Malaysia in a bid to resolve the deadly conflict that has already claimed dozens of lives and displaced more than 260,000 people.

Street artists from the Bosnia and Herzegovina capital of Sarajevo redefine the areas where bullet holes still pockmark the city that endured three years of bombardment during the Bosnian war. With unemployment ratings reaching 30% in the country, art has not only become a form of therapy to heal the city’s wounds, but to provide an important springboard for young artists.