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PRESS REVIEW – Monday, June 22: Papers discuss the expected departure of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. In France, the brutal heatwave didn't stop the massive street party, Fête de la Musique. Also: AI-generated influencers are flooding social media. Finally, can online chess mania replace doomscrolling?
The head of the French state-owned railway operator warned incidents could not be ruled out due to the high temperatures. The heatwave is having a strong impact on the rail network and can deform tracks and damage overhead electrical lines. This comes as many schools have also been forced to closed down. FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar tells us more.
UK is about to get his seventh prime minister since the Brexit vote after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on June 22nd. The favourite is Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester who's win in the Makerfield byelection increased pressure on Starmer. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali tells us more.
Under pressure from the Trump administration, the Cuban government has announced a sweeping package of economic reforms — a historic opening, marking the gradual liberalisation of the communist regime. But the island is still running on empty: electricity rationed to a trickle, and chaos still the order of the day. An exclusive report from Havana.
High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war have ended, while technical talks will go on there for the rest of the week. US and Iranian delegation met for high-level talks following the recent signing of a "memorandum of understanding". However, the Iranian temporarily walked out after threats made by US President Donald Trump. Negotiators will seek to resolve s...
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday said he was stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party and will leave office within weeks after growing pressure to hand over to a new leader who can try and revive the government’s flagging fortunes. Here's a look at the next steps in Britain's leadership contest.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on June 22, paving the way for Britain to have its seventh prime minister in just over a decade. Andy Burnham, who won a special parliamentary election a few days earlier, is the front-runner to replace him as Labour leader. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert tells us more about what led Starmer to his resignation.
It's time for the World Cup roundup! Mo Salah scored his third World Cup goal, allowing Egypt to get his first win in the tournament after 92 years. French fans are gearing up for their second game against Iraq in Philadelphia, while Norway is getting ready to play Senegal. FRANCE 24's Emily Boyles tells us what to know.
The first round of talks between the US and Iran has concluded in Switzerland. Iran has tied success in the talks to the end of the fighting in Lebanon, while US President Donald Trump has repeated his threats to resume attacks. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert tells us more about the ongoing negotiations.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would resign, with a new leader to be in place by the time parliament returns in September. With his popularity rating tumbling over his handling of the economy, pressure has been mounting on Starmer for months. It increased sharply on Friday when Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, won a parliamentary election to return to Westminster, pavi...
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced he is stepping down as head of the Labour party, after several days of mounting pressure following the election of his rival in a critical election Andy Burnham. He will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen. FRANCE 24's journalists tell us what to know.
The conflict in the Middle East has been a stark reminder that Europe pays a major cost for continuing to depend on imported fossil fuels. Soaring prices are threatening growth and fuelling inflation. Against this backdrop, investments in renewable energy are no longer about meeting climate targets. They are existential, and central to achieving competitiveness and strategic independence for Europ...
Andy Burnham is a political insider turned outsider who is the current frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer as Britain’s next prime minister. After losing two bids for the Labour Party leadership, Burnham focused on Greater Manchester, where he served as mayor and earned a “King of the North” moniker for railing over what he called the Conservative Party’s “London-centric” approach.
Rewatch as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces his resignation.
Rewatch as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces his resignation.
Britain's Keir Starmer on Monday announced his resignation as prime minister and as leader of the governing Labour Party. Starmer says he will remain caretaker prime minister until a new Labour leader is chosen in the next few weeks. Follow our live blog for all the news and reactions.
China's commerce ministry on Monday imposed sanctions on 10 US tech companies, blocking them from exporting “dual-use” items, which have military and non-military applications, to the US. The companies barred from doing business with the US include drone makers and some involved in rare earths. Beijing's move comes weeks after the Pentagon slapped similar restrictions on Chinese companies.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right lawyer and businessman who earned US President Donald Trump's support, on Sunday won Colombia's presidential runoff with 49.7 percent of the vote, beating his left-wing rival Ivan Cepeda with a one percent lead. Cepeda told supporters he would challenge results from more than 30,000 voting stations.
France captain Kylian Mbappé said Les Bleus’ abundance of talent up front gives them a more offensive edge than at the past two World Cups as they aim to book a place in the knockout stage on Monday with victory over Iraq – in a game that will see the Real Madrid striker win his 100th international cap.
Iran has agreed to invite UN nuclear inspectors back into the country after mediated negotiations in Switzerland over the weekend laid a “good foundation” for a final deal to end the Middle East war, US Vice President JD Vance said Monday. Follow our live coverage for all the latest updates.
Iran and the US agreed Monday to set up communications lines to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz open and end fighting in Lebanon, mediators said, after a first day of "encouraging" talks in Switzerland toward ending the war in the Middle East. Follow our live coverage for all the latest updates.
US and Iranian negotiators were set to engage in a second day of talks Monday in Switzerland after the two sides agreed to a "roadmap" for further technical discussions, according to Pakistani and Qatari mediators, following a first day of encouraging talks. Follow our live coverage for all the latest updates.
More than 800 schools in several parts of France were closed Monday as a record heatwave, which killed three people over the weekend, was set to intensify. Both France and Belgium have announced cuts to their rail services as authorities across Europe issued health alerts in a bid to cope with record temperatures.
Much of Europe was preparing Monday for an already fierce heatwave to intensify even further in the coming days, with some countries taking special measures to mitigate its effects.
Newcomers Cape Verde fought back against two-time champions Uruguay to clinch a second point at their maiden World Cup, just days after causing the first shock of the tournament by holding favourites Spain to a goalless draw.
Nathan Ngoy was sent off early in the second half as ten-man Belgium continued to underwhelm with a second draw in as many World Cup games, this time against a valiant Iranian side that had a goal disallowed for offside.
US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday there was a chance to “turn over a new leaf” with Iran as negotiators met in Switzerland to build on last week’s interim agreement. But President Donald Trump’s renewed threats over Iran-backed Hezbollah and the Strait of Hormuz – and Israel's refusal to withdraw from a security zone in southern Lebanon – cast a long shadow over the fragile talks.
Conservative political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella won a razor-thin lead in Colombia's runoff presidential election on Sunday, a result that will be challenged in the coming days by the ruling party’s progressive candidate. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded.
