Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US launches strikes
The US launched strikes on Iran early Wednesday in retaliation for what it said were Tehran’s attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran hit back with strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait.
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France's Le Pen says will run for president despite fraud conviction
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen announced on Tuesday that she will run for president in 2027, after an appeals court shortened her ban on running for office, even as it upheld her conviction for embezzling EU funds to pay party staff. She also said she would appeal the conviction. Le Pen immediately launched her campaign website and urged voters to back her, creating an unprecedented situa...
REPLAY: Trump says deal with Iran is over, to cut trade with Spain
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the conflict was "over", adding he did not want to engage with Tehran, calling the Iranian leadership "sick people". Speaking at a summit of NATO leaders in Ankara, Trump also said he had ordered his Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cut off trade ties with Spain, calling Madrid a "ter...
US revokes waiver for Iranian oil sales amid renewed Gulf strikes
The US Treasury Department has announced it will no longer allow Iranian oil sales to be conducted in US dollars on global markets after several tankers were hit by projectiles while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. The move has left more than 60 million barrels of Iranian crude stranded at sea without any clear buyers. Also in this edition, we go inside a Chinese air conditioning factory...
🔴Live: Trump says 'very upset with NATO' over Iran war, Greenland
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'Political animal' Marine Le Pen 'remains in control' after 'lenient ruling'
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, July 8: French and international newspapers react to Marine Le Pen's conviction and her decision to press ahead with her presidential bid. Also, Turkey deports a Russian anti-war activist back to Russia, raising fresh questions about the safety of anti-war Russians abroad. Finally, is there a major male fertility crisis?
‘Suffered an injustice': Egypt coach blasts referee in dramatic World Cup exit to Argentina
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan on Tuesday said his team had "suffered an injustice" in the wake of his team's loss to Argentina in a round of 16 match in Atlanta. Hassan took issue with the French referee on several counts, including a decision that disallowed a goal that had initially put Egypt up 2-0.
World Cup: Messi's Argentina pull off miracle comeback against Egypt
Trailing 2-0 with 15 minutes to go, Argentina came from behind to beat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16. Argentina will face Switzerland in the quarter-finals.
Live: Trump says 'very upset with NATO' over Iran war, Greenland
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he was “very upset with NATO” after allies continued their resistance to his desire to acquire Greenland for the United States from member state Denmark. He also repeated prior statements about his displeasure over how “they were unwilling to help us” in the US-Israel war against Iran. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Live: Trump says 'very upset with NATO' at Ankara summit
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he was “very upset with NATO” while meeting the military alliance's Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Ankara. Earlier, Rutte told reporters that the United States is still completely committed to the military alliance, despite concerns about Trump's willingness to protect allies. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Live: NATO chief Rutte says US still 'completely committed' to alliance
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte told reporters on Wednesday that the United States is still completely committed to the military alliance, despite concerns about President Donald Trump's willingness to protect allies. NATO leaders are meeting in Ankara for the second and final day of a key summit. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
NATO summit live: Russia launches deadly strikes on Ukraine as Trump, Zelensky set to meet
Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine killed three people, including a fifteen-year-old boy and his mother, according to local officials on Wednesday. Moscow has continued its attacks on Ukraine ahead of a planned meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky at the second day of a NATO summit in Ankara. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Ukraine's Zelensky signs defence deals with Denmark, Estonia and Netherlands
Ukraine signed three new agreements with Denmark, Estonia and the Netherlands to share its battlefield-tested drone expertise, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday, as Kyiv seeks to strengthen defence cooperation with NATO allies amid continued Russian missile attacks.
Zelensky signs defence deals with Denmark, Estonia and Netherlands
Ukraine has signed three new agreements with Denmark, Estonia and the Netherlands to share its battlefield-tested drone expertise, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday, as Kyiv seeks to strengthen defence cooperation with NATO allies amid continued Russian missile attacks.
IOC moves closer to allowing Russia full Olympic return ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Games
The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday, paving the way for Russian athletes and teams to move closer to competing under their flag and anthem at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics despite strong objections from Ukraine.
Russia moves closer to full Olympic return ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Games
The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday, paving the way for Russian athletes and teams to move closer to competing under their flag and anthem at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, despite strong objections from Ukraine.
Middle East live: Trump says considers ceasefire with Iran ‘over’
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is “over”, but he would allow for talks to continue. Washington earlier launched strikes on Iran in what it described as retaliation for Tehran’s attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Middle East live: Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes on Iran
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Wednesday said they targeted US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. Washington earlier launched new strikes on Iran after merchant ships were hit in the Strait of Hormuz. The regional crossfire raised the risk that an interim agreement to halt fighting could break down. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Middle East live: US launches strikes on Iran after ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz
The United States launched new strikes on Iran early Wednesday after three merchant ships were hit in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and threatening a fragile ceasefire aimed at ending the war and reopening the key global shipping route. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Viral AI fakes flood social media as Iran mourns Khamenei
Iran drew huge crowds for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral procession in Tehran, documented by international news agencies. But alongside genuine images pf mourners, AI-generated videos and photos falsely claiming to show the event have spread widely online. Some exaggerate crowd size, while others contain tell-tale AI errors and fabricated landmarks to rack up clicks and eng...
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Egypt's World Cup dream fades after losing to Argentina
In tonight's edition, Egypt were seconds away from a historic triumph against Argentina, only to watch their dream vanish in the cruelest fashion. Also, media in Ghana claim the government has rebuffed Cyril Ramaphosa's request for a state visit over xenophobic attacks. And a single photograph has reignited one of South Africa's biggest political scandals.
Africa's World Cup dream fades
In tonight's edition, Egypt were seconds away from a historic triumph against Argentina, only to watch their dream vanish in the cruelest fashion. Also, media in Accra claim Ghana has rebuffed Cyril Ramaphosa's request for a state visit over xenophobic attacks. And a single photograph has reignited one of South Africa's biggest political scandals.
'It seems like the politics are starting to drown out some of the excellent football'
Paris' public prosecutor said on Tuesday it had opened an investigation into a Paraguayan lawmaker's comments about France football captain Kylian Mbappe. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Alexander Cooley is Claire Tow Professor of Political Science, Barnard College.
Woman suspected of Monaco bombing is found dead in Ukraine, authorities say
The woman suspected of trying to kill a Ukrainian business tycoon in a bombing attack in Monaco last week was found dead in Ukraine with gunshot wounds to the head, Ukraine’s Security Service said on Tuesday. FRANCE 24's Morgan Ayre reports.
France's Le Pen says still running for president, despite embezzlement conviction confirmed
French far-right chief Marine Le Pen Tuesday said she was still standing for president next year, after an appeals court confirmed her embezzlement conviction but paved the way for her to run with a shorter ban from office. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Dr Katy Brown, Fellow in Language and Social Justice at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to earn final spot in World Cup quarter-finals
Switzerland take on World Cup dark horses Colombia in Vancouver in the round of 16, stripped of injured 20-year-old breakout star Johan Manzambi. The winners will go on to face title holders Argentina, who survived an almighty scare against Egypt earlier today. Follow our liveblog for minute-by-minute match commentary.
Switzerland vs Colombia live: World Cup's final last-16 tie goes to penalty shootout
Switzerland take on World Cup dark horses Colombia in Vancouver in the round of 16, stripped of injured 20-year-old breakout star Johan Manzambi. The winners will go on to face title holders Argentina, who survived an almighty scare against Egypt earlier today. Follow our liveblog for minute-by-minute match commentary.