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Last minute VAR drama sent Croatia home after their equalizer was deemed offside against Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first World Cup goal from a penalty. Spain walked all over the Austrian team in a dominant 3-0 win. Austria, meanwhile, did not manage to get a single shot on target. Switzerland had quite an easy evening against Algeria, who were not able to make it back from 2-0 down. O...
Bangladesh may not be at this year’s World Cup, but that hasn’t stopped football fever gripping the nation and two teams are enjoying far more support than any others: Brazil and Argentina. Vast crowds of flag-waving fans have been packing watch parties and taking to the streets to celebrate the Latin giants’ victories, though not all are happy about it.
Footage reportedly shows Ukrainian forces destroying a Russian system deployed to jam Starlink. The satellite network, which is notoriously difficult to jam, has become crucial for providing high-speed internet access to Ukraine.
Pop icon Madonna released the fifteenth album of her decades-long career on Friday, "Confessions II", ahead of a performance to promote her new tracks at the half-time show of the Football World Cup final on July 19.
Two weeks after the #earthquakes that devastated #Venezuela, #rescue teams are looking for the last signs of life as hope of finding any more #survivors fades. More than 2,500 people have died so far. FRANCE 24's Maxime Pluvinet tells us about how the country still looks for its missing.
PRESS REVIEW - Friday, July 3: We look at the US papers' reactions as the country's 250-year celebration begins this Fourth of July weekend. The New York Times warns Europe's glaciers are melting rapidly because of recent heatwaves. Also, British papers are in a football frenzy ahead of their game against Mexico early on Monday. And, according to reports, Taylor Swift is celebrating her wedding th...
Fans of Taylor Swift have been flocking to New York City ahead of the stars marriage to Travis Kelce, which is rumoured to be taking place at Madison Square Garden on Friday.
President Donald Trump kicks off America's 250th birthday weekend on Friday with a trip to a landmark upon which many suspect he would like to see his own face carved in rock -- Mount Rushmore. But a rival celebration is also taking place in Los Angeles, with a concert hosted by Queen Latifah and featuring performances from Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins. France 24's Rochelle Ferguson-B...
old out shows, Grammy awards…and now his own wax figure at Paris’ Musée Grévin inspired by his album "Debi Tirar Mas Photos" ☀️He’s the first Latin american artist to enter the museum and comes as Bad Bunny gives concerts in Paris and Marseille! 🎶@dheepthikalaurent_pro takes a closer look at the artist who is also proudly waving the Puerto Rican flag.
European champions Spain cruised into the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday with a dominant 3-0 win over Austria to set up a potential showdown with Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal.
On September 25, 2022, Giorgia Meloni made history by becoming the first female leader of an Italian government, with a powerful personal story – that of a child from a deprived neighbourhood of Rome reaching the summit of power thanks to her popularity. Three and a half years later, the honeymoon period seems to be over. Meloni's defeat in a judicial reform referendum in March marks the end of th...
Rescuers are continuing to dig through rubble in a search for survivors across Venezuela even as the hope of finding anyone alive eight days after two huge earthquakes struck the country become increasingly slim. Meanwhile, Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodriguez rejected allegations that her government reacted too slowly to the disaster, which has killed more than 2,000 people, after days o...
Rescuers continued clearing the rubble in Kyiv on Friday in the hope of finding more survivors, as flags were lowered to half mast to mark a day of mourning, a day after a Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 30 people. France 24's Emmanuelle Chaze reports from the Ukrainian capital.
This year, the United States is marking 250 years of independence with celebrations across the country. An historic occasion that US President Donald Trump intends to turn into the crowning achievement of his second term by changing the appearance of Washington DC to his taste – and infusing his vision of American history into national museums, parks and monuments. FRANCE 24's Fanny Allard and Fra...
French support for the American Revolution began well before the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. King Louis XVI saw the rebellion in North America as an opportunity to weaken his British rival and avenge past defeats. FRANCE 24 looks back at how European colonial rivalry and Enlightenment ideals forged a decisive alliance between the nascent United States and its "oldest ally".
French support for the American Revolution began well before the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. King Louis XVI saw the rebellion in North America as an opportunity to weaken his British rival and avenge past defeats. FRANCE 24 looks back at how European colonial rivalry and Enlightenment ideals forged a decisive alliance between the nascent United States and its "oldest ally".
France recorded 2,025 excess deaths during the June 22-28 heatwave, the country's health minister said Friday, marking a nearly 30 percent nationwide rise in recorded deaths. In the Paris region, the number of deaths during the same period increased by 62 percent, according to the public health authority.
These Round of 32 matches are definitely full of twists. Portugal came back from 1-0 down to beat Croatia in Toronto. Goncalo Ramos scored a stoppage-time winner after Cristiano Ronaldo had earlier equalised from the penalty spot.
Switzerland secured their passage to the last 16 with a disciplined 2-0 victory over Algeria in Vancouver, with goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye proving decisive. The Nati finally broke their curse in knockout football, while the Fennecs' tournament ended in disappointment after showing early promise.
Switzerland secured their passage to the last 16 with a disciplined 2-0 victory over Algeria in Vancouver, with goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye proving decisive. The Nati finally broke their curse in knockout football, while the Fennecs' tournament ended in disappointment after showing early promise.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday paid his respects at the remains of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, alongside other officials, including the country's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Iran’s slain supreme leader was lying in state in Tehran’s Grand Mosalla religious complex at the start of week-long funeral ceremonies across the country. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
The body of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was lying in state in Tehran’s Grand Mosalla religious complex Friday as foreign dignitaries, multi-faith religious leaders and senior officials paid tribute to Iran’s slain leader. Around 15 million people are expected to attend events in Tehran alone for a three-day tribute, starting Saturday. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Iran has warned the US and Israel against any attack as the country prepares for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in airstrikes on the first day of the war. Around 15 million people are expected to attend in Tehran alone for a three-day tribute, starting Saturday. Once it concludes, US-Iran negotiations will resume. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Iran has warned the United States and Israel against any attack as the country prepares for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in airstrikes on the first day of the war. Authorities expect between 15 and 20 million people to attend in Tehran alone for this three-day tribute, which begins Saturday. Once it concludes, negotiations between Tehran and Washington will ...
Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Volodymyr Yermolenko, Ukrainian philosopher, journalist, author and President of PEN Ukraine. According to Dr Yermolenko, the war is not simply a military confrontation, Europe's future hangs in the balance. Speaking hours after a devastating missile attack on Kyiv, he juxtaposes the intimate experience of civilian vulnerability with a broader strategic analy...
Monaco authorities have identified a suspect and issued an international arrest warrant in the investigation into a parcel bombing that seriously wounded a sanctioned Ukraine-born millionaire and two others, prosecutors said Thursday.
Monaco authorities have identified a suspect and issued an international arrest warrant in the investigation into a parcel bombing that seriously wounded a sanctioned Ukraine-born millionaire and two others, prosecutors said Thursday.
Monaco authorities have identified a suspect and issued an international arrest warrant in the investigation into a parcel bombing that seriously wounded a sanctioned Ukraine-born millionaire and two others, prosecutors said Thursday.
