Belgian rider Tim Merlier wins eighth stage of Tour de France in bunch sprint
Belgian rider Tim Merlier secured his second straight stage victory at the Tour de France on Saturday, dominating a bunch sprint finish in the eighth stage.
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Merlier wins eighth stage of the Tour de France in bunch sprint
South Africa 2026 World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, according to the country's sports ministry on Saturday. Officials have not disclosed a cause of death for the football player who represented his country in the ongoing World Cup. Police opened an investigation after Adams' body was found in a suburb in central Cape Town.
11 wounded in overnight Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv
At least 11 people, including a child, were wounded after Russia launched an overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Saturday, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.
Climate change: Women paying the price of a hotter planet
Prolonged heatwaves are an ecological issue, a public health issue, and a social issue. With every 1°C rise in temperature, incidents of domestic violence increase by 4.7%. We discuss this issue with our guest Adéa Guillot, Director of Engagement at CARE France.
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Wildfires in Spain kills 12: 'We are not prepared enough'
Hundreds of firefighters, backed by helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, struggled on Saturday to contain one of Spain's deadliest wildfires, which has killed at least 12 people. "We are not prepared enough for the conditions that fuel these fires," says our guest Jean-Pascal Van Ypersele, Professor of Climatology at the Université catholique de Louvain.
'This is our sky': Palestinians fly kites in defiance of Israeli settlers in West Bank
Every summer since 2009, residents of a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank have gathered for a kite festival. The event is held on land that they say has been partly lost since a settlement was established in 1983. The festival, while primarily for children, carries a "political message", according to one of its organisers.
'Our land, our sky:' West Bank Palestinians fly kites in defiance of Israeli settlers
As brightly coloured kites climb above Burin, a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, children race across a sun-baked hillside, watching their creations soar into the sky.
France - Wildfires: 1,500 evacuated from campsites near Perpignan
Wildfires have raged across southern Europe since last week and in France have forced thousands to leave their homes.
Paris landmarks close early as France swelters under third heatwave since May
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris landmarks, including the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay, closed early on Saturday as France was hit by its third heatwave since May. Across the country, many towns have also cancelled their fireworks displays for Bastille Day due to increased fires and dry conditions.
Paris landmarks to close early as France swelters under third heatwave since May
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris landmarks, including the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay, will close early over the weekend as France is hit by its third heatwave since May. Across the country, many towns have also cancelled their fireworks displays for Bastille Day due to increased fires and dry conditions.
'Greed' and loopholes: How cricket's $55 million development fund gets gamed
The International Cricket Council distributes tens of millions of dollars per year in development funding through a system that insiders say is loosely monitored and easily manipulated, a Play the Game investigation has found in partnership with FRANCE 24.
World Cup 2026 : Spain set for blockbuster semi final against France
Paris Saint Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz, who started ahead of Pedri, gave la Roja the lead in the 30th minute, capitalizing on a rebound off a Thibaud Courtois save. Belgium though brought it back level 11 minute later with a powerful De Ketelaere header, therefore ending Spain's remarkable run of 649 minutes without conceding at a World Cup. The second half was tough for Belgium; especially af...
Firefighters gain upper hand on 'horrific' Spain wildfires that killed at least 12
Firefighters gained the upper hand on wildfires in Spain on Saturday, aided by better weather conditions. Around 500 firefighters are battling the blaze that erupted Thursday in the southern region of Andalusia. At least 12 people have died since the fire started, according to officials, and another seven are officially missing.
Firefighters gain upper hand on 'horrific' Spain wildfire that killed at least 12
Firefighters gained the upper hand on wildfires in Spain on Saturday, aided by better weather conditions. Around 500 firefighters are battling the blaze that erupted Thursday in the southern region of Andalusia. At least 12 people have died since the fire started, according to officials, and another seven are officially missing.
Spain: Wildfires that killed 12 begin to ease (officials)
A wildfire that has killed at least 12 people in southern Spain showed signs of easing on Saturday, allowing firefighters to directly attack the flames for the first time, officials said. Our correspondent Sarah Morris tells us more.
Trump and Iran's supreme leader trade threats as mediators try to save deal
US and Iranian leaders traded threats on Saturday, after exchanges of fire rocked an interim agreement aimed at ending the war. US President Donald Trump threatened further missile attacks against Iran, and Tehran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed revenge for the killing of his father and predecessor, the late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
France roar back with 30 straight points to beat Australia in Nations Championship
Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang scored two tries and Romain Ntamack orchestrated a big comeback as France rallied for a 42-26 win over Australia on Saturday in the second round of the rugby Nations Championship.
France roar back to overwhelm Australia 42-26 in Nations Championship
France came back from a nine-point half-time deficit to beat Australia 42-26 in a pulsating Nations Championship clash in Brisbane on Saturday.
Kenya’s "Birdman" goes viral with rescued birds — and sparks health concerns
A Kenyan man known online as “Birdman” has become a viral sensation for sharing his life with rescued wild birds. The former homeless man from Nairobi says caring for injured birds gave him purpose and now forms the heart of his conservation message. However, after videos showed him eating from the same plate as his birds, health officials warned of the risk of diseases transmitted from animals to...
World Cup 2026: Morocco still reeling after defeat to France
For the second straight tournament, Morocco was ousted by the French 2-0 — this time in the quarterfinals on Thursday at Gillette Stadium, four years after losing by the same score in the semifinals.
Kenya court to rule on Rastafarians' cannabis petition
On July 15, Kenya's High Court is set to deliver a landmark ruling. For years, Rastafarians — whose faith is officially recognised in Kenya — have been seeking the legalisation of cannabis, which they consider essential to their religious practice. The decision could have far-reaching consequences, as it pits the constitutional right to freedom of religion against the country's strict anti-narcoti...
EACOP: Ugandan farmers sue UK company in London
Another legal setback for the massive EACOP oil pipeline. Four Ugandan farmers whose land lies directly along the pipeline's route, which is intended to connect Uganda to Tanzania, filed a lawsuit this week in London's High Court against the British company behind the project. Our correspondent Aurore Bayoud tells us more.
Sudan: EU calls for terrorist listing of RSF
The European Parliament adopted a milestone resolution on July 8 that addresses the armed conflict in Sudan and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacks in El Obeid, capital of North Kordofan. Our correspondent Bastien Renouil tells us more.
Spain into World Cup semi-final with France after late strike against Belgium
Spain struck late to beat Belgium 2-1 on Friday and move onto a blockbuster World Cup semi-final against France after a game decided by a goalkeeping error from Senne Lammens.
China evacuates over one million as Typhoon Bavi nears
More than 900,000 people have fled their homes in China, officials said, as an approaching typhoon lashed northern Taiwan and Japan's remote southwestern islands on Saturday, toppling trees and leaving tens of thousands without power. Typhoon Bavi is expected to make landfall in China early on Sunday, with a total of more than 900,000 people evacuated from their homes in the capital Beijing and ...
Spanish royals mark minute of silence for wildfire victims
Spain's King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and their two daughters observed a minute of silence Friday for the victims of a wildfire in the south of the country that claimed at least 11 lives. "From this place, located some 150 kilometres (90 miles) from where this tragedy occurred, we want to convey our condolences, our affection and our support to all those who have lost loved ones," the king said ...
11 injured in overnight Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv
At least 11 people, including a child, were injured after Russia launched an overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Saturday. Our correspondent Gulliver Cragg tells us more.
Trump agrees to more Iran talks but insists truce is over
US President Donald Trump said Friday he had agreed to further negotiations with Iran, even as he repeated his assertion that the ceasefire between the long-time foes was over.
World Cup 2026: How Haaland’s Norway reached football heights
Playing at their first World Cup since 1998, Norway have stormed into the last eight and will face England on Saturday for a place in the semi-finals. Led by "The Cyborg" Erling Haaland, powered by a golden generation and backed by years of structural reform, the Vikings' spectacular rise has been no accident.