Live headlines from trusted global sources. Click any story to open it on the original website.
Kyiv is seeking retribution and one of its targets is Crimea. The peninsula annexed by Russia in 2014 now threatens to become Moscow's Achilles' heel, as Ukraine steps up its attacks targeting bridges, ferries and oil storage facilities. The strategy appears to be working: fuel and power shortages are becoming increasingly difficult and have forced Russian-installed leaders to introduce temporary ...
Three quarters of mainland France is under a “red alert” for the heat. And it may seem odd that the southeastern Mediterranean coast is not under that highest level of warning. So why doesn't the mercury climb as high on the Côte d'Azur in the middle of a heatwave? The Mediterranean Sea allows the south-east of France to maintain lower temperatures than the rest of the country, as it cools the flo...
Paris police has asked several organisers to cancel several public events meant to be held on the weekend of June 27, including the pride march and the Solidays music festival. The police have said that if organisers did not comply, they would be banned. This comes as French emergency services and hospitals are overwhelmed due to record-breaking temperatures. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell tells us m...
France's preparations for its final World Cup group game have been disrupted by the departure of manager Didier Deschamps from the team's camp following the death of his mother. Mbappé's Les Bleus are set to face Halland's Norway in a highly anticipated duel between the two star goalscorers. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes followed Les Bleus as they prepare for their final game.
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, June 26: Papers discuss the scientific and political aspects of the earthquakes in Venezuela. Next: a new study sheds light on who makes the most money after university in the UK. Finally, we look at a heatwave headline that will make you giggle.
Venezuela's health minister says 235 deaths have been recorded and tens of thousands are still missing after two powerful earthquakes hit on June 24. Emergency workers are still trying to search through the rubble. Rescue teams are coming in from round the world and the US says it is sending military planes to provide logistical aid. While Washington's treasury department issued a license author...
As Europe bakes under a relentless heatwave, human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for its intensity, scientists say. A similar heatwave would have been 3.5C cooler during the day in June 1976. Even compared to 2003 -- when tens of thousands of people died in a major European heatwave -- the current episode was notably extreme. FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani tells us why.
Organisers of the Paris Pride March on Friday postponed the annual event scheduled for Saturday after police ordered them to change the date to avoid overwhelming response services already under pressure due to extreme heat. The death toll from heatwave-related drownings in France rose to 55, according to authorities. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
French authorities said hospitals in and around Paris were overwhelmed amid a record-breaking heatwave, adding that consumption and sales of alcohol would be banned from June 26. Paris police also told organisers to cancel several public events including the pride march to avoid overwhelming response services already under pressure due to extreme heat. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell tells us more fro...
A "very strong verification system" is needed in Iran to ensure the Islamic republic keeps its pledge not to develop nuclear weapons after the conflict in the Middle East ends, International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said on Friday.
As negociations are underway to end the war launched by Israel and the United Stated against Iran, talks have lagged over the subject of Iran's nuclear programme. The UN's nuclear chief emphasized Friday the need for a "very strong verification system" to ensure the country does not develop nuclear weapons. Iran has suspended cooperation with the IAEA since Israeli-American attacks in June 2025.
The UN's nuclear chief said Friday that Iran's pledge not to build a nuclear weapon would need "very strong" verification, as the United States and the Islamic republic negotiate a permanent settlement to end their war.
#Paris tourists are struggling in extreme heat as #France faces another day of brutal #heatwave.Many sites like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre have announced early closures, as three quarters of mainland France remain under the highest 'red' alert.
#Paris tourists are struggling in extreme heat as #France faces another day of brutal #heatwave.Many sites like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre have announced early closures, as three quarters of mainland France remain under the highest 'red' alert.
Rainbow flags are expected to flutter across Seattle's stadium on Friday when Iran meets Egypt in the World Cup Group G game as the city marks its annual "Pride Match" parade. The two countries last year asked for Pride-themed celebrations to be cancelled, a request FIFA denied. Players and officials of both countries now say they are focused on the game.
Ivory Coast have reached the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in four appearances after defeating Curaçao 2-0 on Thursday. The Elephants finished second in their group and will face either France or Norway in the Round of 16 on June 30.
President Donald Trump’s closure of US development agency USAID has added hurdles to humanitarian relief in quake-hit Venezuela, says Christopher Sabatini, Latin America Programme Director at Chatham House. “Right now, the Trump administration has to coordinate a multi-agency effort when in fact, an agency that already existed could have done that much more efficiently," notes Sabatini.
Europe’s record heatwave in the month of June would have been "virtually impossible" 50 years ago, scientists said Friday, proof that human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the intensity of the latest scorcher. Half-a-century ago, a similar heatwave would have been 3.5°C cooler, the study found.
Europe’s record heatwave in the month of June would have been "virtually impossible" 50 years ago, scientists said Friday, proof that human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the intensity of the latest scorcher. Half-a-century ago, a similar heatwave would have been 3.5°C cooler, the study found.
Turkey edged past Team USA in a dramatic Group D finale, sealing a 3-2 stoppage-time win and ending the USA’s perfect group run despite their qualification already being secured. In the parallel fixture in San Francisco, Australia held Paraguay to a draw, a result that ensured the Socceroos' qualification for the last 32, with La Albirroja also likely to progress depending on other group outcomes....
The United States face Turkey on Friday in the final Group D matchday, kicking off at 4am CEST from Los Angeles. The USMNT, already qualified, pursue an unbeaten record and top-spot confirmation. Simultaneously in San Francisco, Australia and Paraguay, both on three points, battle for the group's second qualifying berth; a loss might mean elimination. Relive our liveblog to see how it unfolded.
The United States face Turkey on Friday in the final Group D matchday, kicking off at 4am CEST from Los Angeles. The USMNT, already qualified, pursue an unbeaten record and top-spot confirmation. Simultaneously in San Francisco, Australia and Paraguay, both on three points, battle for the group's second qualifying berth; a loss might mean elimination. Follow our liveblog to see how it unfolds.
The United States face Turkey on Friday in the final Group D matchday, kicking off at 4am CEST from Los Angeles. The USMNT, already qualified, pursue an unbeaten record and top-spot confirmation. Simultaneously in San Francisco, Australia and Paraguay, both on three points, battle for the group's second qualifying berth; a loss might mean elimination. Follow our liveblog to see how it unfolds.
The United States face Turkey on Friday in the final Group D matchday, kicking off at 4am CEST from Los Angeles. The USMNT, already qualified, pursue an unbeaten record and top-spot confirmation. Simultaneously in San Francisco, Australia and Paraguay, both on three points, battle for the group's second qualifying berth; a loss might mean elimination. Follow our liveblog to see how it unfolds.
The United States face Turkey on Friday in the final Group D matchday, kicking off at 4am CEST from Los Angeles. The USMNT, already qualified, pursue an unbeaten record and top-spot confirmation. Simultaneously in San Francisco, Australia and Paraguay, both on three points, battle for the group's second qualifying berth; a loss might mean elimination. Follow our liveblog to see how it unfolds.
The United States face Turkey on Friday in the final Group D matchday, kicking off at 4am CEST from Los Angeles. The USMNT, already qualified, pursue an unbeaten record and top-spot confirmation. Simultaneously in San Francisco, Australia and Paraguay, both on three points, battle for the group's second qualifying berth; a loss might mean elimination. Follow our liveblog to see how it unfolds.
The United States face Turkey on Friday in the final Group D matchday, kicking off at 4am CEST from Los Angeles. The USMNT, already qualified, pursue an unbeaten record and top-spot confirmation. Simultaneously in San Francisco, Australia and Paraguay, both on three points, battle for the group's second qualifying berth; a loss might mean elimination. Follow our liveblog to see how it unfolds.
The death toll from two back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to about 235, with at least 4,300 people injured, Health Minister Carlos Alvarado said on state television on Thursday as rescue teams continued searching for survivors. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
