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Pragmatic diplomacy: Dawud Al Ansari says 'Oman committed to de-escalation & peace in the region'

As French President Emmanuel Macron meets Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman amid efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, François Picard welcomes Dawud Al Ansari, a geopolitics and energy analyst. As diplomacy in the Gulf is once again being tested by renewed military tensions, Al Ansari offers a nuanced assessment from an Omani perspective, arguing that Oman is playing an increasingly ...

Dawud Al Ansari says 'Oman committed to de-escalation and peace in the region at any cost'

As French President Emmanuel Macron meets Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman amid efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, François Picard welcomes Dawud Al Ansari, a geopolitics and energy analyst. As diplomacy in the Gulf is once again being tested by renewed military tensions, Al Ansari offers a nuanced assessment from an Omani perspective, arguing that Oman is playing an increasingly ...

Dawud Al Ansari says 'Oman committed to de-escalation and peace in the region at any cost'

As French President Emmanuel Macron meets Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman amid efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, François Picard welcomes Dawud Al Ansari, a geopolitics and energy analyst. As diplomacy in the Gulf is once again being tested by renewed military tensions, Al Ansari offers a nuanced assessment from an Omani perspective, arguing that Oman is playing an increasingly ...

Aftershock hits Caracas as rescue efforts enter critical hours in Venezuela

Residents of ​Caracas woke ‌up on Monday to an aftershock that rocked their ⁠houses, while rescue teams continued their fourth day of round-the-clock work in the areas affected by last week's powerful ‌earthquakes in Venezuela. France 24's Noris Soto has the latest from the Venezuelan capital.

French govt under fire over heatwave response

France's government has come under fire from parties on both the left and right over what they say was a lack of preparedness for the recent record heatwave that swept across Europe, with the country recording around 1,000 excess deaths. France 24's Marc Perelman takes a closer look.

Pakistani airstrikes kill dozens of civilians in Afghanistan, officials say

Pakistani forces' ground operations and strikes killed at least 36 civilians in Afghanistan overnight and wounded more than 160 others, Afghan officials said Monday, as tensions between the neighbours escalated. One Afghan official said the attacks would be met with retaliation. Pakistan said the operations were launched in response to militant attacks across Pakistan.

US Supreme Court expands Trump's power to fire officials, but protects Fed

The US Supreme Court on Monday boosted presidential power, upholding President Donald Trump’s firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with one important exception: the Federal Reserve.

South Africa: Thousands of foreigners flee ahead of anti-immigration 'deadline'

Anti-#immigration groups in #SouthAfrica have set a 'deadline': by June 30 all undocumented immigrants must have left the country, or groups will 'shut the country down'. The weeks up to the 'deadline' have been marred by xenophobic violence, from attacks on foreign-owned businesses to #immigrants killed during #protests. Demonstrators accuse them, without evidence, of stealing jobs - despite them...

World Cup 2026: Martinelli to the rescue as Brazil down Japan in last-32 thriller

Five-time champions Brazil survived an early World Cup scare when they fought back from a goal down at half-time to beat a stubborn Japan 2-1 in Houston. Substitute Gabriel Martinelli squeezed in a shot at the far post deep in stoppage time to break Japanese hearts and send Brazil to the last 16.

Live: Martinelli to the rescue as Brazil down Japan in World Cup thriller

Brazil's quest for a sixth World Cup title enters the knockouts on Monday as they face Japan in Houston for a place in the last 16. Carlo Ancelotti’s men are favourites but mindful of the threat posed by tournament dark horses Japan, having lost 3-2 when the teams last met in a friendly. Follow our live, minute-by-minute match commentary.

Brazil vs Japan live: Casemiro levels after Sano put the Samurai Blue ahead

Brazil's quest for a sixth World Cup title enters the knockouts on Monday as they face Japan in Houston for a place in the last 16. Carlo Ancelotti’s men are favourites but mindful of the threat posed by tournament dark horses Japan, having lost 3-2 when the teams last met in a friendly. Follow our live, minute-by-minute match commentary.

Brazil vs Japan live: Sano puts the Samurai Blue ahead with a brilliant goal

Brazil's quest for a sixth World Cup title enters the knockouts on Monday as they face Japan in Houston for a place in the last 16. Carlo Ancelotti’s men are favourites but mindful of the threat posed by tournament dark horses Japan, having lost 3-2 when the teams last met in a friendly. Follow our live, minute-by-minute match commentary.

Brazil vs Japan live: Selecao take on World Cup dark horses Samurai Blue for place in last 16

Brazil's quest for a sixth World Cup title enters the knockouts on Monday as they face Japan in Houston for a place in the last 16. Carlo Ancelotti’s men are favourites but mindful of the threat posed by tournament dark horses Japan, having lost 3-2 when the teams last met in a friendly. Follow our live, minute-by-minute match commentary.

Senegal president Faye to call referendum on constitutional reform limiting his powers

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will call a referendum on a proposed constitutional amendment that would strengthen the power of parliament and the prime minister, the country's justice minister said Monday. The country's National Assembly overwhelmingly backed the reform in a vote earlier in the day that saw roughly 50 opposition protesters attempt to storm the building.

French parliament passes fast fashion bill targeting Shein and Temu

The French parliament on Monday passed a bill aimed at curbing the rise of fast fashion, targeting major Asian e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Temu.

French parliament adopts bill to regulate fast fashion

The French parliament on Monday passed a bill aimed at curbing the rise of fast fashion, targeting major Asian e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Temu.

Jazz à Vienne celebrates late Miles Davis for 45th edition

In this edition of arts24, Marjorie Hache is in the town of Vienne in southeastern France, where the 45th edition of "Jazz à Vienne" is taking place. Headliners include the likes of Jon Batiste, Marcus Miller, Buena Vista Social Club and Jeff Mills. The festival is also shining a spotlight on late jazz legend Miles Davis, 100 years since his birth. The American musician played at the festival four...

French hospitals 'better prepared': 'Important lessons learned from deadly 2003 heatwave'

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Antoine Flahault, Epidemiologist, Researcher, and Professor at Université Paris Cité - Hospital Bichat. France's latest heatwave has once again exposed healthcare systems were largely designed for another era. While the immediate focus often falls on soaring temperatures and overcrowded emergency departments, Dr. Flahault argues that the deeper issue is insti...

French hospitals 'better prepared': 'Important lessons learned from deadly 2003 heatwave'

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Antoine Flahault, Epidemiologist, Researcher, and Professor at Université Paris Cité - Hospital Bichat. France's latest heatwave has once again exposed the growing tension between a warming climate and healthcare systems that were largely designed for another era. While the immediate focus often falls on soaring temperatures and overcrowded emergency departme...

EU refuses to take side for or against air conditioning amid record-breaking heatwave

As Europe’s deadly heatwave moves east, Brussels said Monday it would not pick a side in the heated political debate for or against air conditioning.

Middle East live: Trump says Iran talks to be held in Qatar, but Tehran denies it

All warring parties in Mali committed 'grave abuses' against civilians, report says

Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists, the Malian army and its Russian allies have all committed "grave abuses" against civilians during and after the April attacks that rocked the West African country, Human Rights Watch said in a report on Monday.

Why Oman has become a key diplomatic player in Mideast war

Iran said Monday it had held its first meeting with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz since it signed a preliminary deal to end the Middle East war with the United States. It comes as French President Emmanuel Macron is set to host the Sultan of Oman at the Elysée Palace on Monday, with talks also lilely to focus on Hormuz. France 244s James Andre takes a look at how Oman ended up playing a ke...

Afghanistan: at least 36 killed in deadly Pakistani strikes

At least 36 people were killed across three provinces of eastern #Afghanistan in Pakistani strikes. #Islamabad says it was targeting a group responsible for an attack the day before.

Afghanistan: at least 36 killed in deadly Pakistani strike

At least 36 people were killed across three provinces of eastern #Afghanistan in Pakistani strikes. #Islamabad says it was targeting a group responsible for an attack the day before.