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Oil prices stabilise after renewed US-Iran strikes rock peace hopes

Oil prices fell on Thursday after a surge the previous day triggered by US President Donald Trump's declaration that the ceasefire with Iran was "over" following the country's renewed attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump later said that he expected the latest military flare-up to end quickly and left the door open to more talks.

South Korea's top court upholds 7-year sentence for ex-president Yoon

South Korea's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a seven-year prison sentence handed down to former president Yoon Suk Yeol o charges of obstruction and other crimes tied to his botched 2024 martial law declaration. The disgraced former president has insisted his martial law declaration was motivated by the public interest.

🔴 Middle East live: US says it struck 90 military targets in Iran as Tehran targets Gulf States

Western Europe records its hottest June after searing heatwave

EU's climate monitor said Thursday that Western Europe this year experienced its hottest month of June on record as an intense heatwave swept across the world's fastest-warming continent. A "heat dome" weather effect – a high-pressure system acting like a lid on a boiling pot – led to all-time and monthly temperature records in several countries.

Western Europe records its hottest June on record, says EU climate monitor

EU's climate monitor said Thursday that Western Europe this year experienced its hottest June on record as a searing heatwave swept across the world's fastest-warming continent. June was particularly brutal for Europe as a "heat dome" – a high-pressure system acting like a lid on a boiling pot – led to all-time and monthly temperature records in several countries.

Western Europe records its hottest June as heatwaves surge: EU monitor

Western Europe this year experienced its hottest June on record as a searing heatwave swept across a continent facing increasingly frequent and intense heat extremes, the EU's climate monitor said Thursday.

Middle East live: US says it struck 90 sites in Iran as Tehran targets Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain

The US and Iran traded continued strikes overnight into Thursday after US military officials said they had struck approximately 90 Iranian military targets along the country’s coastline. Tehran earlier targeted Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the ceasefire was “over”, but allowed for more talks. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. 

Middle East live: US says it struck 90 military targets in Iran as Tehran targets Gulf States

The US and Iran traded continued strikes overnight into Thursday after US military officials said late Wednesday they had struck approximately 90 Iranian military targets, including missile and drone storage sites, along the country’s coastline. Tehran earlier targeted Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. 

Middle East live: Iran's Revolutionary Guards strike Kuwait, Bahrain after broken ceasefire

Explosions were heard in Bahrain and Kuwait's air defences intercepted "hostile missile and drone attacks" after US President Donald Trump deemed the US-Iran ceasefire "over". The blasts followed a vow from Iran's Revolutionary Guards that they would "give a devastating response" to fresh American strikes on the Islamic republic's territory. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Middle East live: Revolutionary Guards strike Kuwait and Bahrain after broken ceasefire

Explosions were heard in Bahrain and Kuwait's air defences intercepted "hostile missile and drone attacks" after US President Donald Trump deemed the US-Iran ceasefire "over." The blasts followed a vow from Iran's Revolutionary Guards that they would "give a devastating response" to fresh American strikes on the Islamic republic's territory. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

US launches new strikes on Iran that Trump says could get 'much worse'

The US military launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Wednesday following President Donald Trump's assertion that the fragile ceasefire between the two countries was "over". Trump warned that the attacks could get "much worse" if Iran perpetrated further attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

US launches new strikes on Iran, Trump says they could get 'much worse'

The US military launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, following President Donald Trump's assertion that the fragile ceasefire between the two countries was over. Trump warned that the attacks could get "much worse" if Iran perpetrated further attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump initiates removal of Syria from US list of state sponsors of terrorism

US President Donald Trump formally began the process of removing Syria from his country's list of state sponsors of terrorism on Wednesday, notifying Congress after telling Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa the move would help rebuild the war-ravaged country. The decision marks a major shift in Washington's policy towards Damascus and is a major boost for Sharaa.

Trump moves to remove Syria from US list of state sponsors of terrorism

US President Donald Trump formally began the process of removing Syria from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism on Wednesday, notifying Congress after telling Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa the move would help rebuild the war-ravaged country. The decision marks a major shift in Washington's policy towards Damascus.

US says carrying out more strikes after Iran’s attacks in Strait of Hormuz

The US carried out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz signalled the end of the ceasefire. Military officials said in a social media post that the strikes were intended to "further degrade" Iran's ability “to threaten freedom of navigation” in the strait. FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade speaks wit...

US says it's carrying out more strikes after Iran’s attacks in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. carried out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the ceasefire. Military officials said in a social media post that the strikes were intended to "further degrade" Iran's ability “to threaten freedom of navigation” in the strait. FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade speaks wi...

Egypt files FIFA complaint as Argentina's ‘rigged’ World Cup claims go viral

Egypt has filed a formal complaint with FIFA after its controversial World Cup exit to Argentina, accusing officials of “double standards” and demanding the removal of the referee and his team. Egypt led 2-0 before Argentina staged a dramatic comeback, with controversy centred on a VAR decision that ruled out a crucial Egyptian goal. The defeat has since fuelled viral claims on social media of Arg...

Egypt files FIFA complaint as Argentina ‘rigged’ World Cup claims go viral

Egypt has filed a formal FIFA complaint after its controversial World Cup exit against Argentina, accusing officials of “double standards” and demanding the removal of the referee and his team. Egypt led 2-0 before Argentina’s dramatic comeback, with controversy surrounding a VAR decision that ruled out a crucial Egyptian goal. The defeat has fuelled viral claims of Argentina favouritism and a “ri...

IMF lowers 2026 global growth forecast to 3% but projects rebound in 2027

The IMF has cut its global growth forecast for the second time this year, flagging "uncertainty and risks" brought on by the war in Iran. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez responds to threats from Donald Trump that the US will cut off all trade with his country. And, the heatwave is putting France's power system is under pressure.

Nigeria probes fictitious 'presidential' agency

In tonight's edition, Nigeria's government investigates how a fictitious agency wielding forged appointment letters from the president accessed government funds. Also,  Nigeria's 36 states are soon to ratify a major police reform that would allow them to set up their own forces. And in Mauritania climate change and overfishing are threatening traditional fishing communities. 

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Greenlanders reject Trump's renewed push for control of island

Greenlanders attending a traditional kayaking championship ​in Nuuk rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed call for U.S. control of the Arctic island on Wednesday, saying its future should be decided by Greenlanders themselves. Speaking ​at ‌a NATO summit in Turkey's Ankara, Trump ⁠renewed his demand to gain control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, arguing it was important...

World Cup 2026: France-Morocco refereeing already sparks debate as Deschamps responds

The referee for France's World Cup quarter-final against Morocco is already drawing attention. FIFA has appointed Argentine official Facundo Tello to oversee the match, a decision that has prompted widespread discussion. Asked about the appointment, France coach Didier Deschamps refused to fuel the debate, saying he trusts the refereeing team.

Zelensky on Moscow trip: 'it's difficult, a lot of Ukrainian drones in the air'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, responding to a question from U.S. President Donald Trump about whether he would travel to Moscow for talks, joked that there were too many Ukrainian drones there. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security at the University of Birmingham, says that "it would be wasted effort and huge distraction if Trump and Zelen...

In Bordeaux's brand new eco-district of Brazza, homes turn into ovens during the heatwave

France is experiencing its third heatwave in two months. In Bordeaux the thermometre hit 40 degrees Celsius this week, including in its new eco-neighbourhood. The apartment blocs are new, built to the latest standards - but inside it’s like an oven, and residents have had enough. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports.