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In Spain, former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is being criticised after saying France's national football squad had "no French players". Among the criticisms was one from the current Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. And there has been criticism too across the Spanish border in France.
French President Emmanuel Macron said France has fulfilled its "commitment to rearm" on Monday during his annual speech to the military services – his last as president – on the eve of the French July 14 national holiday.
French President Emmanuel Macron said France has fulfilled its "commitment to rearm" on Monday during his annual speech to the military services – his last as president – on the eve of the French July 14 national holiday.
French President Emmanuel Macron said France has fulfilled its "commitment to rearm" on Monday during his annual speech to the military services – his last as president – on the eve of the French July 14 national holiday.
French President Emmanuel Macron said France has fulfilled its "commitment to rearm" on Monday in his annual speech to the military services on the eve of the French July 14 national holiday.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday makes his annual speech to the military services on the eve of the French July 14 national holiday.
A wildfire that spread in southern Spain in the area of Almeria has killed at least 13 people, while another ten are missing. The fire has stabilised, allowing hundreds of evacuees to return to their homes, but has burned through around 7,000 hectares. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris tells us more from Madrid.
Ukrainian drone strikes killed four people and wounded seven in Russia on July 13, most in the Moscow region, as Kyiv upped its strikes in response to Kremlin's barrages. This comes as the 'coalition of the willing', a coalition of Ukraine's allies, gather in Paris. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg tells us more.
France are preparing for a highly anticipated semi-final against Span following their qualification thanks to a win against Morocco. The Spanish team is expected to be France's toughest challenge yet, as La Roja have only let in one goal so far. FRANCE 24's James Vasina tells us more.
Crude oil prices surge as renewed US-Iran strikes fuel market fears. In France, real-estate agents say property buyers are changing priorities as heatwaves become more frequent. And Cuba suffers another nationwide blackout amid the impact of US sanctions.
Around 400 firefighters descended on Fontainebleau on Sunday as a fire broke out in the Ile de France forest. It comes just ahead of the July 14 national holiday and on the first major weekend for departures for the summer holiday season, leaving train networks disrupted and forcing highways to close in the Paris region.
The renewed hostilities in the Middle East followed a renewed exchange of fire. It comes as negotiators struggle to reach a lasting peace deal to keep the crucial Strait of Hormuz open. Although the Strait is not being completely shut down, Iran has been striking ships adopting a US-defined route through it. FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani explains.
At least 27 people have died and dozens more were hospitalized following a blaze in a Bangkok pub early on July 13. The fire started while a musician was performing - he reported seeing smoke coming out of a circuit breaker before hearing an explosion.
The US has launched more strikes in Iran, for a third major attack between July 12 and July 13 in the Middle East. It comes just hours after the US launched some of its largest air strikes against Iran since US President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over. Iran announced it had started its retaliatory response, targeting US military bases in Jordan Bahrain and Kuwait.
A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to two years in jail Monday after he was found guilty of receiving illegal polling services, local media reported. Yoon is involved in eight legal cases and is currently appealing a life sentence linked to his attempt at leading an insurrection with his martial law declaration in 2024.
Ukraine's Western allies meet in Paris Monday to reaffirm their support for Kyiv and step up pressure on Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be joined by at least 25 other leaders for a meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing" set to focus on air and missile defence cooperation with Ukraine.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill has died, his family said in a statement on Monday.
Jannik Sinner retains his crown. The 24-year-old Italian won the Wimbledon title for the second consecutive year after defeating Germany’s Alexander Zverev in four sets. It is Sinner’s fifth Grand Slam title, his first of the year, further strengthening his position as world No. 1.
Drone attacks killed at least three people and injured five others in the Moscow region, governor Andrey Vorobyov said on Telegram Monday. Ukraine has been intensifying its strikes on Russia's energy targets in response to Moscow's barrages.
Israel's parliament on Sunday said it had set the country's national elections for October 27, which the latest date permitted by law. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the country's longest-serving premier, announced that he "intends to win" the elction despite recent polls showing that a majority of Israelis want him out of office over multiple corruption trials, controversial judicial reforms,...
Israel will hold national elections on Oct. 27, the latest date permitted by law, parliament said on Sunday, setting up a vote widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership since the Gaza war began. Netanyahu, 76, said he intends to seek re-election and "win" another term.
A fast-moving wildfire south of Paris that scorched about 800 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest, could have been "intentional" Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said Monday on the scene. The fire prompted France to deploy two firefighting Canadair planes from the country's south as crews battled to contain the blaze, the first time such aircraft have been used in the greater Paris region.
A fast-moving wildfire south of Paris scorched about 800 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest, prompting France to deploy two firefighting aircraft as crews battled to contain the blaze, officials said on Monday. The fire forced partial closures of the A6 motorway during a busy summer holiday weekend amid an intense heatwave.
A fast-moving wildfire south of Paris scorched about 800 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest, prompting France to deploy two firefighting aircraft as crews battled to contain the blaze, officials said on Monday. The fire forced partial closures of the A6 motorway during a busy summer holiday weekend amid an intense heatwave.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed strikes against Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman in response a new wave of US attacks on Iran, state media reported Monday. The flare-up is the latest to undermine an interim agreement between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending the war which has triggered global economic shockwaves since it began in late February. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
The US military on Sunday said it had launched a new wave of attacks against Iran after renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz saw several of Washington's Gulf allies targeted by incoming fire. The flare-up is the latest to undermine an interim agreement between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending their war, which has caused global economic shockwaves since it began in late February. Follow ...
The US military on Sunday said it had launched a new wave of attacks against Iran, after renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz saw several of Washington's Gulf allies targeted by incoming fire. The flare-up is the latest to undermine an interim agreement between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending their war, which has caused global economic shockwaves since it began in late February. Follow...
At least 27 people were killed and 63 injured after a fire tore through a Bangkok bar late on Sunday, Thai officials said. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the blaze spread rapidly, with smoke believed to be the main cause of death. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.
At least 27 people were killed and 63 injured after a fire tore through a Bangkok bar late on Sunday, Thai officials said. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the blaze spread rapidly, with smoke believed to be the main cause of death. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.
