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Now that Keir Starmer has said he's stepping down as Prime Minister, there's only one name that's circulating to take his place. But Andy Burnham still has to be officially anointed in a vote by Labour party members. Starmer has said that he wants the new leader in place by 1st of September, when parliament returns from recess.
France is going through a record heatwave, with 54 departments on high alert. At least 18 people have died from heat related causes. For French people, the main issue is how to cope with these extreme temperatures, especially at night, where they aren't dropping below 22 degrees celsius. In some areas, they even stay around 30 degrees.
Three weeks after the body of 11-year-old Lyhanna was found following her disappearance from the French town of Fleurance, investigators have uncovered serious failings in the handling of an earlier complaint against the main suspect. The Interior Minister has sought disciplinary action against two gendarmerie officers, while the Prime Minister said the inspection revealed that "the chain of prote...
Albanians have been gathering in the streets of Tijana ever day for over three weeks. The so-called 'flamingo revolution' started in reaction to the construction of luxury resorts linked to the Trump family in the south of the country on an island where the protected birds nest. France 24 journalist David Gilberg followed a Franco-Albanian woman named Iris as she protested in her home country this...
This Tuesday June 23, Marc Bloch will be inducted into Paris's Panthéon mausoleum. A leading 20th-century historian, he co-founded the French academic journal "Les Annales" and was also a soldier in both World Wars. Bloch, who was Jewish, joined the French Resistance during World War II and was tortured and executed by the Gestapo in 1944. Throughout his life, he embodied both intellectual rigour ...
Protests have erupted in Colombia against the election of the far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella. Though election officials have yet to formally announce a winner, with almost all of the votes counted, the pro-Trump lawyer and businessman is set to defeat his left-wing opponent Ivan Cepeda. Trailing behind by around 250 000 votes, the left-wing senator told supporters his team would be c...
As 60 days of peace negotiations between the US and Iran continue, Tehran appears to have won significant concessions from Washington. Chief among those is the waiving of sanctions on Iranian oil exports. US sanctions have been in place for decades, cutting Iran off from mainstream global oil markets and forcing it to sell its oil to China at discount rates. The US says the other side of the deal ...
France's second World Cup game belonged to Mbappé as he scored twice, moving into a tie for second in World Cup goals. Argentina won its second game against Austria, with two goals scored by Messi. Norway's Haaland also scored two goals in the game against Senegal, whose fate now depends on its game against Iraq. FRANCE 24's James Vasina tells us what to know.
Millions of people across France woke up drenched in sweat on June 23 after another night of scorching heat, with most of the population exposed to extreme and exceptional temperatures. In a country without widespread air-conditioning, schools, trains and sporting events remain impacted, while some 20 drowning deaths have been reported since the weekend. FRANCE 24's Caroline Baum tells us more fro...
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer won his job after leading his party to a massive victory in 2024. Less than two years later, he resigned as his party rebelled in the wake of widespread losses in local elections. It coincides with the tenth anniversary of the Brexit vote, which led to the resignation of Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron. FRANCE 24's Benedicte Paviot and Rochelle Ferguso...
Both Tehran and Washington hailed the negotiations that took place in Switzerland on June 22 to create a roadmap to close down the war in the Middle East. US Vice president JD Vance said it laid a good foundation for a deal to end the war. The parties agreed to establish mechanisms to open the strait of Hormuz but it is unclear who will control it.
Dozens of speed demons are competing at the British Lawn Mower Championships in Chichester, southern England.These mowers have been modified and have had their blades removed for optimal speed. They can reach an impressive 55mph (88kmph) at top speed. While often seen as a fun motorsport, the racing is incredibly physical.
The United States temporarily waived sanctions on Iranian oil exports on Monday, opening the door for Tehran to return to global energy markets as negotiations between the two countries continue. In this edition, we look at the impact this has had on oil prices, while also examining major job cuts at Oracle linked to AI-driven restructuring and a sharp sell-off in technology stocks that's rippled ...
Israeli authorities and security forces "deliberately targeted and killed" children in what has become a key factor in its "genocidal intent" to "destroy the larger Palestinian group in Gaza", a UN inquiry revealed Tuesday. Israel has slammed the report as "defamatory" and a "libellous sham".
With a second win in two matches, Les Bleus secured their place in the World Cup round of 32. Although they were never really troubled by Iraq (3-0), France were mainly disrupted by a storm over Philadelphia, which suspended the match for almost two hours between the first and second halves.
With a second win in two matches, Les Bleus secured their place in the World Cup Round of 32. Although they were never really troubled by Iraq (3-0), France were mainly disrupted by a storm over Philadelphia, which suspended the match for almost two hours between the first and second halves.
The EU is expected to hold talks on returning failed Afghan asylum-seekers with a Taliban delegation in Brussels Tuesday after Belgium issued one-day visas for the team, overriding criticisms from human rights groups. The 27-member bloc does not recognise the Taliban administration, but the European Commission invited a team from Kabul for discussions amid a push to boost deportations.
Massive destruction in southern Lebanon in the latest Israel-Hezbollah war is estimated at around $1.38 billion, according to a UN agency and a Lebanese research centre. Reporting from Beirut, FRANCE 24’s Renée Davis notes that while the US-Iran deal includes a proposed $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran, Lebanon’s reconstruction was not mentioned in the 14-point agreement.
Algeria stormed back to beat Jordan 2-1 to advance to the 2026 World Cup knockout round in California late Monday thanks to second-half goals from substitute Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri. It marked the first time Algeria won a World Cup game since 2014.
Ten years after Brexit, data shows that the decision to leave the European Union has made people in Britain up to 8 percent poorer. Experts predict the economic damage is set to continue, and YouGov polling now finds nearly 60 percent of Britons say it was wrong to leave the EU.
Iran on Tuesday said there were no visits scheduled for inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to see nuclear sites bombed by the US. The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman's remarks appeared to undercut those made by US Vice President JD Vance, who said negotiations in Switzerland won an agreement for an IAEA visit to the sites. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran following US-Iran talks in Switzerland, as negotiations continue over regional security arrangements and the future of the key shipping route. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Though France's "Les Bleus" won their group stage fixture against Iraq in commanding fashion on Monday, the two sides were forced to stop play for nearly two hours due to a thunderstorm hitting the venue they were playing at in Philadelphia.What happened, and why was play stopped? FRANCE 24 explains.
Romania's parliament rejected prime minister-designate Adrian Vestea on Monday, extending months of political turmoil in the EU and NATO member bordering Ukraine and raising the prospect of a snap election if a second government nominee also fails to secure lawmakers' backing.
Heavy rain and an approaching thunderstorm delayed the second half of France's World Cup match against Iraq on Monday, forcing thousands of fans to seek shelter in the first weather-related disruption of the tournament. The stoppage came as severe weather also threatened another fixture in nearby New Jersey.
