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'Firefighters are hoping that more of those fires don't join up': Spain steps up wildfire response

FRANCE 24's Madrid correspondent Sarah Morris reports on what authorities have called a "difficult night" for the firefighters struggling to tackle the spreading wildfires near Madrid and Toledo.

Manhunt continues after man drives vehicle into Berlin Pride event

FRANCE 24 correspondent Nick Holdsworth reports from Berlin after a vehicle was driven into a crowd during the city's Pride event, killing one person and wounding 16 more.

'He may be armed and dangerous': Manhunt continues after man drives vehicle into Berlin Pride event

FRANCE 24 correspondent Nick Holdsworth reports from Berlin after a vehicle was driven into a crowd during the city's Pride event, killing one person and wounding 16 more.

US holds fire against Iran as media reports say Washington's stockpiles are dwindling

Another night has passed without further US air strikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of nightly bombardments. US media reports that Washington's concerns over dwindling stockpiles of Patriot interceptors and other air defence munitions could be behind the pause in fighting. 

Van rams into Berlin Pride crowd, killing one and injuring 15

Van rams into Berlin Pride crowd, killing one and injuring 16

A van ploughed into crowds at Berlin's annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations on Saturday, killing one person and injuring at least 16 others before crashing into a tree, prompting police to cancel the event, launch a search for possible suspects and urge people to leave the area.

Van rams Berlin Pride crowd, killing one and injuring 15

A van ploughed into crowds at Berlin's annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations on Saturday, killing one person and injuring at least 15 others before crashing into a tree, prompting police to cancel the event, launch a search for possible suspects and urge people to leave the area.

Live: Bordeaux's mayor says 'ready for anything' as wildfire creeps toward city

The raging wildfire near Bordeaux crept closer to the city limits on Sunday, about 15 kilometres away at its closest point. Mayor Thomas Cazenave said his city was "ready for anything", but added there were no current plans to evacuate the population. In neighbouring Spain, wildfires burned out of control around Madrid. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.

Live: Wildfire situation in France ‘remains very unfavourable’, interior minister says

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said on Sunday the wildfire situation in southwestern France was still "very unfavourable". More than 300,000 people have fled powerful wildfires across France and Spain. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.

Live: Wildfire raging through France’s southwest scorches 42,000 hectares of land

The main wildfire raging through France’s southwest Gironde region has burned some 42,000 hectares of land, the regional prefecture said Sunday, making it one of the biggest the country has faced since World War II. More than 300,000 people have fled powerful wildfires across France and Spain as overstretched firefighters struggle to contain the infernos. Follow our liveblog for all the latest upd...

Live: Wildfire raging through France’s southwest has burned 42,000 hectares of land

The main wildfire raging through France’s southwest Gironde region has burned some 42,000 hectares of land, the regional prefecture said Sunday, making it one of the biggest the country has faced since World War II. More than 300,000 people have fled powerful wildfires across France and Spain as overstretched firefighters struggle to contain the infernos. Follow our liveblog for all the latest upd...

Live: Bordeaux evacuates 55,000 more as fires worsen in France and Spain

More than 300,000 people fled wildfires raging across France and Spain on Saturday as worsening conditions forced fresh evacuations and authorities warned of a "difficult night". Fire-generated whirlwinds fuelled blazes near Bordeaux, while Spain battled expanding infernos threatening areas near Madrid. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

Live: France evacuates 55,000 more as Bordeaux fires worsen

More than 300,000 people fled wildfires raging across France and Spain on Saturday as worsening conditions forced fresh evacuations and authorities warned of a "difficult night". Fire-generated whirlwinds fuelled blazes near Bordeaux, while Spain battled expanding infernos threatening areas near Madrid. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

War in the Middle East: Deadly violence mounts in the West Bank

Nomi Bar-Yaacov, renowned international negotiator, arbitrator and mediator, is our guest.

India's 'cockroach' party says ending protest after minister resigns

Andrew Hilliar analyses the situation.

Pesticides, cadmium, PFAS: France reckons with the hidden toxins in food (1/2)

Concern over pesticides, PFAS “forever chemicals”, cadmium and other contaminants has been on the rise since a March report revealed French residents are up to four times more likely to register unsafe levels of cadmium than their European counterparts. For many, reducing exposure to these chemicals has become a priority – but also a source of anxiety. We spoke to two women campaigning to raise aw...

Spain: Wildfires force 70,000 people to evacuate in Madrid region

Sarah Morris has more.

200,000 people flee their homes in France as wildfires continue

Luke Shrago has more.

India’s 'Cockroach' movement ends protests after education minister resigns

Sarah Jacob has more.

Nearly 98,000 hectares burned in France, a 'historic record' says government

The threat posed by a wildfire raging in the southwestern French department of Gironde "remains very serious," the top regional official, Sophie Brocas, said Saturday."The threat remains very serious. We are still facing a grave situation," she said, adding however that the blaze has lost "some of its intensity thanks to lower temperatures and increased humidity."

Flavio Bolsonaro launches presidential bid in Brazil despite challenges

Flavio Bolsonaro on Saturday formally launched his campaign for Brazil's October presidential election, seeking to extend his family's grip on the country's far-right movement despite a series of scandals that have dented his once-strong challenge to incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Pogacar closes in on Tour de France victory, Carapaz wins Queen stage

Tadej Pogacar is set to join cycling's all-time greats after all but sealing a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title on Saturday as Ecuadorian Richard Carapaz won the 20th stage on Alpe d'Huez.

Kazakhstan's president urges Putin to ‘freeze’ war in Ukraine

Kazakhstan's president on Saturday urged Russian leader Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine during talks in the Siberian city of Omsk. Hours earlier, Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in Siberia in one of Kyiv's deepest attacks inside Russia. 

Kazakh leader tells Putin war should end, Ukrainian drones target Siberian oil facility

Kazakhstan's president urged Russian leader Vladimir Putin to end the war during talks in the Siberian city of Omsk while Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in Siberia on Saturday in one of Kyiv's deepest attacks inside Russia. 

Kazakh leader tells Putin war should end, Ukrainian drones target Siberian oil site

Kazakhstan's president urged Russian leader Vladimir Putin to end the war during talks in the Siberian city of Omsk while Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in Siberia on Saturday in one of Kyiv's deepest attacks inside Russia.