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Watch live: UK’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks outside 10 Downing Street

Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham was named the UK’s new prime minister Monday after being asked by King Charles III to form a government. Watch his first speech live on FRANCE 24.

'Last chance': Labour's Andy Burnham takes over as new British PM

Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham became the new UK prime minister Monday after being asked by King Charles III to form a government. Burnham is expected to announce his senior cabinet appointments later in the day.

'Last chance': Labour's Andy Burnham set to take over as new British PM

Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is set to become the new UK prime minister Monday after being asked by King Charles III to form government. Burnham is expected to announce his senior cabinet appointments later in the day.

Andy Burnham set to take over as new British PM

Andy Burnham will on Monday become Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, with an in-tray overflowing with challenges that have trounced his predecessors and little time to make his mark.

World Cup 2026: Argentine coach in tears after defeat to Spain

Lionel Scaloni cast doubt on his long-term future as Argentina coach after their defeat to Spain at the World Cup final.

Madrid fans react to Spain's World Cup win

Fans in #Madrid celebrated #Spain's second #WorldCup title win. Luis de la #Fuente's #Roja beat #Argentina 1-0 in Sunday's final, with Ferran Torres' clinical finish in the extra period.

World Cup 2026: Spanish fans celebrate their team's victory in New York

As Spain were crowned champions after extra-time thriller against Argentina, fans in New York celebrated the second World Cup title for La Roja.

World Cup 2026: Spain crowned champions, fans in jubilation

Relief and joy for Spanish fans all over the world after Spain's victory over Argentina (1-0).

Trump says World Cup made US a 'soccer country' as he presents trophy to Spain

President Donald Trump presented Spain with the World Cup 2026 trophy after its victory over Argentina on Sunday, declaring the tournament showed the United States had become "a soccer country." The final capped more than a year of logistical planning by US, Canadian and Mexican hosts amid controversy over US immigration restrictions on some fans.

Spain win World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0

La Roja have been crowned World Champions for the second time after a tense battle with Argentina in New Jersey.

Fast-moving wildfire in southern France forces evacuations, burns homes in Var region

A fast-moving wildfire in southern France forced dozens of residents to evacuate on Sunday as more than 600 firefighters and water-bombing aircraft battled the blaze. Fanned by strong winds and dry vegetation, the fire near Draguignan burned 10 homes, damaged nine others and slightly injured one firefighter, authorities said.

Fast-moving wildfire in southern France forces evacuations, burns homes in Var

A fast-moving wildfire in southern France forced dozens of residents to evacuate on Sunday as more than 600 firefighters and water-bombing aircraft battled the blaze. Fanned by strong winds and dry vegetation, the fire near Draguignan burned 10 homes, damaged nine others and slightly injured one firefighter, authorities said.

Fast moving southern France wildfire forces evacuations, burns homes in Var

A fast-moving wildfire in southern France forced dozens of residents to evacuate on Sunday as more than 600 firefighters and water-bombing aircraft battled the blaze. Fanned by strong winds and dry vegetation, the fire near Draguignan burned 10 homes, damaged nine others and slightly injured one firefighter, authorities said.

Messi denied dream farewell as Argentina lose World Cup final to Spain

Argentina's 1-0 loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday brought star forward Lionel Messi's dream of winning back-to-back trophies crashing down to earth.

Messi denied dream farewell as abject Argentina lose World Cup final

Lionel Messi could have ended all debate over who is the greatest player of all time by winning another World Cup with Argentina on Sunday, but he was left in tears following Spain's 1-0 win.

Middle East live: US and Iran exchange strikes as Tehran says talks continue through mediators

Iran said on Monday that diplomatic exchanges with the United States via mediators were ongoing despite US military strikes on the country. Both Kuwait and Bahrain earlier said their air defences had responded to fresh attacks by Iran as Washington and Tehran continue to exchange fire. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.

Middle East live: Kuwait says intercepting Iran drone attacks as explosions heard in Bahrain

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they hit US military targets in Kuwait on Monday, including an early-warning radar system that they alleged had been "completely destroyed" in a statement reported by state news agency IRNA. Meanwhile, explosions were heard over Manama in Bahrain after the city's air raid sirens sounded. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.

Middle East live: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they hit US military targets in Kuwait

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they hit US military targets in Kuwait on Monday, including an early-warning radar system that they alleged had been "completely destroyed" in a statement reported by state news agency IRNA. Kuwait later said that its air defences were still working to intercept incoming Iranian fire. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.

Middle East live: US launches strikes to 'punish' Iran after troops killed

The United States and Iran traded missiles and airstrikes on Sunday as Washington sought to "punish" Tehran for the US military's first losses since open hostilities in the Middle East war resumed. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

World Cup 2026: Spain crowned champions after extra-time thriller against Argentina

India bans march on parliament by ‘Cockroach’ activists, risking a standoff

Police in New Delhi on Sunday banned a planned march on the Indian parliament by supporters of the viral, opposition Cockroach Janata Party. The demonstration set for Monday, the start of parliament's monsoonsession, follows growing calls for the education minister's resignation over exam paper leaks and the forced removal of a hunger-striking activist to hospital.

US announces death of another service member, Jordan summons Iranian envoy over attacks

A US service member died during a "controlled detonation" of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian drone in northern Iraq, the military said Sunday. It followed the killing of two US troops in Jordan late Friday. Jordan on Sunday summoned Iran's top envoy in Amman to protest Tehran's attacks on its territory as Iran targeted US allies in the region in retaliation for US strikes across Iran. 

World Cup final: "It is going to be the best day of my life"

"It's going to be the best day of my life," one supporter said before heading to the World Cup final.

Israel says Iran missile towards Jordan's Aqaba intercepted

Israeli and Jordanian forces on Sunday intercepted an Iranian missile aimed at the Jordanian city of Aqaba,  the Israeli military said. Reporting from Israel, FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky explains that Israel was hit by sharpnel from the interception. While no one was injured, there was a "sense in Israel that the war is escalating".

Spain-Argentina: La Roja claim second World Cup title in extra time

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to win the World Cup, completing a historic Euro-World Cup double. Ferran Torres' late strike sealed victory for a dominant Spanish side against a 10-man Argentina, ending Lionel Messi's World Cup career on a bittersweet note. Relive our liveblog for minute-by-minute commentary.