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More than 40,000 were evacuated from southwestern France over the past two days as wildfires continued to sweep through the region and were not yet under control, the local prefect said Friday. Spain’s government declared a national emergency and hundreds of firefighters backed by water-bombing planes battled the blazes fanned by scorching temperatures and strong winds. Follow our liveblog for the...
More than 40,000 were evacuated from southwestern France over the past two days as wildfires continued to sweep through the region and were not yet under control, the local prefect said Friday. Spain’s government declared a national emergency and hundreds of firefighters backed by water-bombing planes battled the blazes fanned by scorching temperatures and strong winds. Follow our liveblog for the...
Thousands of people were forced to flee deadly wildfires that continued to sweep through parts of France, Spain and Italy on Friday. Hundreds of firefighters backed by water-bombing planes battled the blazes fanned by scorching temperatures and strong winds. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Thousands of people were forced to flee deadly wildfires that continued to sweep through parts of France, Spain and Italy on Friday. Hundreds of firefighters backed by water-bombing planes battled the blazes fanned by scorching temperatures and strong winds. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
At least three people were wounded after a Ukrainian drone attack sparked a fire at a warehouse belonging to Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries near Saint Petersburg early Friday, regional officials said. Kyiv has struck five Wildberries warehouses since July 18, killing eight night-shift workers in a warehouse outside Moscow on Saturday and wounding dozens more.
Following a decisive attack in the closing stages, Richard Carapaz claimed victory on Stage 18, leaving all his rivals trailing in his wake. He finished ahead of Switzerland’s Mauro Schmid and the American Matteo Jorgenson, who crossed the line 45 seconds behind him. Today, the riders face another mountain stage, with over 3,000 metres of elevation gain.
The United States launched a new series of strikes in Iran on Friday, while Iran-backed Houthi rebels opened a second front in the conflict, attacking Saudi tankers in the Red Sea and sending oil prices skyrocketing. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Wildfires fuelled by extreme heat and strong winds swept across western Europe on Friday, forcing French authorities to order the total evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula tourism hotspot. The blazes also triggered a state of emergency in Spain's Madrid region and prompted Paris to seek emergency assistance from the European Union.
Wildfires fuelled by extreme heat and strong winds swept across western Europe on Friday, forcing thousands to evacuate in France, triggering a state of emergency in Spain's Madrid region and prompting Paris to seek emergency assistance from the European Union.
Six candidates vying to become the next UN secretary-general presented their visions for the organisation on Thursday, as the United Nations faces a financial and confidence crisis ahead of a selection process that will determine its leadership from January 2027.
Iran and the United States threatened to intensify attacks on Thursday after Yemen's Houthi rebels struck Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, driving Brent crude above $100 a barrel and fuelling fears of a widening regional conflict and renewed pressure on the global economy.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England on Thursday, his third major cost-of-living measure in three days as the new Labour leader seeks to revive the economy and support struggling high streets.
The International Mathematical Union awarded the prestigious Fields Medal to four mathematicians on Thursday, including only the third woman to receive the honour, as researchers weighed the growing impact of artificial intelligence on a field increasingly being reshaped by the technology.
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike on Friday after talks with government ministers, but student-led protests over leaked medical entrance exam papers continued, with demonstrators demanding the education minister's resignation and wider reforms.
US President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries on Thursday, replacing temporary levies that expire on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down his earlier trade measures. The White House said the duties target countries that have failed to curb imports made with forced labour.
In tonight's edition, North Africa is in the grip of a severe heatwave, with temperatures nearing 49 degrees Celsius. Also, Six years after the brutal killing of a 90-year-old woman accused of witchcraft shocked Ghana and the world, activists say justice remains incomplete. And The Kigali Cinema Junction is bringing five days of screenings, workshops and industry discussions to audiences across Ki...
A rising star among Democratic Party moderates, Virginia’s first woman governor Abigail Spanberger was elected the same night last November as Democratic Socialist New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani. In a wide-ranging interview with François Picard, Spanberger outlines a pragmatic vision of politics rooted in coalition building, institutional trust, and solving voters’ everyday concerns through pr...
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia depends on the kingdom recognizing Israel -- throwing the agreement into turmoil just the day after it was signed. Riyadh has long resisted joining the so-called Abraham Accords with Israel, insisting especially after the Gaza conflict on a pathway to a Palestinian state. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports.
Ousted Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Thursday he would accept no other government position besides his former job, escalating a political crisis that has gripped Ukraine at a pivotal point in the war with Russia. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Ukranian MP Liudmyla Buimister says that reinstating Fedorov "is the only right decision that President Zelensky can make".
Iranian strikes targeted Kuwait’s desalination and power plants for the fourth consecutive day on Monday. The attacks are putting unprecedented pressure on a Gulf country heavily dependant on desalination for its water supply. Iran is attempting to wage a “psychological war” on a country with few options for striking back, according to some analysts.
President Donald Trump on Thursday set a new condition to a US-Saudi nuclear deal signed the previous day by insisting the agreement was "totally subject to" the Gulf kingdom joining the Abraham Accords. Riyadh has resisted normalising relations with Israel, especially after the Gaza war, and the new condition throws the US-Saudi deal into turmoil.
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia depends on the kingdom recognizing Israel -- throwing the agreement into turmoil just the day after it was signed.
Ecuador's Richard Carapaz scored a decisive win of the Tour de France at stage 18 on Thursday, securing victory in the final climb to Orcieres-Merlette. While Tadej Pogacar had previously maintained his overall lead, the Slovenian suffered a blow as key teammate Brandon McNulty abandoned the race.
Ecuador's Richard Carapaz scored a decisive win of the Tour de France at stage 18 on Thursday, securing victory in the final climb to Orcieres-Merlette. While Tadej Pogacar had previously maintained his overall lead, the Slovenian suffered a blow as key teammate Brandon McNulty abandoned the race.
Ecuadorean Richard Carapaz on Thursday scored a decisive victory in the final climb to Orcieres-Merlette to secure a solo victory in stage 18 of the Tour de France. While Tadej Pogacar maintained his overall lead, the Slovenian suffered a blow as one of his key team-mates, Brandon McNulty, abandoned the race.
The French Football Federation on Thursday said it would unveil France's new coach at a news conference on Tuesday, July 28. Football legend Zinedine Zidane is widely expected to replace Didier Deschamps as the national team's new coach.
A wildfire is moving extremely fast through a touristy peninsula close to the dune du Pila and Cap Ferret, dubbed 'the Hamptons of France'. Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate as firefighters struggle to contain the blaze. FRANCE 24's Christopher Bockman is in Toulouse and explains why the fire is spreading so fast.
