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Middle East live: Iran says no visit scheduled for UN nuclear inspectors
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Middle East live: Iran says no visit scheduled for UN nuclear inspectors

Iran on Tuesday said there were no visits scheduled for inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to see nuclear sites bombed by the US. The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman's remarks appeared to undercut those made by US Vice President JD Vance, who said negotiations in Switzerland won an agreement for an IAEA visit to the sites. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Middle East live: Iran says Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran

Middle East live: Iran says Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran

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Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran following US-Iran talks in Switzerland, as negotiations continue over regional security arrangements and the future of the key shipping route. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

World Cup 2026: France-Iraq match disrupted amid thunderstorm

World Cup 2026: France-Iraq match disrupted amid thunderstorm

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Though France's "Les Bleus" won their group stage fixture against Iraq in commanding fashion on Monday, the two sides were forced to stop play for nearly two hours due to a thunderstorm hitting the venue they were playing at in Philadelphia.What happened, and why was play stopped? FRANCE 24 explains.

Romania parliament rejects liberal PM-designate Adrian Vestea

Romania parliament rejects liberal PM-designate Adrian Vestea

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Romania's parliament rejected prime minister-designate Adrian Vestea on Monday, extending months of political turmoil in the EU and NATO member bordering Ukraine and raising the prospect of a snap election if a second government nominee also fails to secure lawmakers' backing.

Vance says UN nuclear inspectors will return to Iran as US suspends sanctions

Vance says UN nuclear inspectors will return to Iran as US suspends sanctions

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The United States temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil on Monday after Vice President JD Vance said Tehran had agreed to allow UN nuclear inspectors back into the country, marking a significant step in renewed negotiations aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear programme and stabilising the Strait of Hormuz.

Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies

Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies

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Starting Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is slated to visit three Gulf allies that were attacked by Iran during the US and Israeli war: the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain. Rubio appears to have his work cut out for him. The US’s Gulf allies were not warned in advance of “Operation Epic Fury” and now, many of them are being asked to invest in Iran’s reconstruction. FRANCE 24's ...

Ethiopian PM's party secures win in national election

Ethiopian PM's party secures win in national election

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In tonight's edition, Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party takes roughly 90% of seats in elections that hand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed another half decade in power. Also, in Tunisia, inflation topped 5 percent last month causing price hikes in food and essentials across the board. And Cape Verde keeps on coming after its two-all draw against two-time World Cup champions Uruguay.

‘Messi is the enemy of Allah’: World Cup hoax falsely blames Algerian fans for chant

‘Messi is the enemy of Allah’: World Cup hoax falsely blames Algerian fans for chant

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Lionel Messi is now the all-time top scorer in World Cup history, after scoring twice Monday against Austria in the 2026 World Cup. His first match, where he scored a hat-trick against Algeria, saw some online controversy. According to internet users, Algerian fans allegedly targeted him with an aggressive chant, calling Messi the "enemy of Allah" and threatening Argentina. But the audio is manipu...

Fact-checking claims Algerian fans branded Messi an ‘enemy of Allah’

Fact-checking claims Algerian fans branded Messi an ‘enemy of Allah’

France 24 •

Lionel Messi is now the all-time top scorer in World Cup history, after scoring twice Monday against Austria in the 2026 World Cup. His first match, where he scored a hat-trick against Algeria, saw some online controversy. According to internet users, Algerian fans allegedly targeted him with an aggressive chant, calling Messi the "enemy of Allah" and threatening Argentina. But the audio is manipu...

Turnover at 10 Downing Street raises questions about 'whether Britain is indeed governable'

Turnover at 10 Downing Street raises questions about 'whether Britain is indeed governable'

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U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on Monday, paving the way for Britain to have its seventh prime minister in just over a decade. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Martin Farr, Senior Lecturer in Contemporary British History at Newcastle University, says that the frequency of changes at 10 Downing Street since the Brexit vote "is very concerning and we're having many more questions abou...

World Cup 2026: Messi makes history as Argentina dominate Austria

World Cup 2026: Messi makes history as Argentina dominate Austria

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Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, with Lionel Messi scoring twice to become the all-time leading goal-scorer in World Cup history. The 38-year-old Argentine legend broke Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals, cementing his status as one of football's greatest players. With two victories from two matches, Argentina have mathematically secured their passage to the last 16.

Will Colombia's right-wing hardliner De la Espriella be able to govern?

Will Colombia's right-wing hardliner De la Espriella be able to govern?

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Colombia on Sunday elected 47-year-old hardliner and millionaire lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella as the country’s next president just four years after electing Gustavo Petro the first left-wing president in the country's history. De la Espriella won the majority vote and received support from right-wingers in the US – but given his outsider status, will he be able to enact his policies? 

De la Espriella won Colombia's presidential vote, but he may always be an outsider

De la Espriella won Colombia's presidential vote, but he may always be an outsider

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Colombia on Sunday elected 47-year-old hardliner and millionaire lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella as the country’s next president just four years after electing Gustavo Petro the first left-wing president in the country's history. De la Espriella won the majority vote and received support from right-wingers in the US – but given his outsider status, will he be able to enact his policies? 

France - Iraq: Mbappé shines as Bleus demolish Iraq to advance

France - Iraq: Mbappé shines as Bleus demolish Iraq to advance

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France faced Iraq in a crucial Group I clash at Philadelphia's stadium, but severe thunderstorms could potentially force a postponement of kick-off. The French, fresh from a commanding 3-1 victory over Senegal, secured a place in the last 32 with a 3-0 win against the Lions. Relive our live coverage. 

France - Iraq live: Mbappé shines as Bleus demolish Iraq to advance

France - Iraq live: Mbappé shines as Bleus demolish Iraq to advance

France 24 •

France face Iraq in a crucial Group I clash at Philadelphia's stadium, but severe thunderstorms could potentially force a postponement of kick-off. The French, fresh from a commanding 3-1 victory over Senegal, can secure their place in the last 32 with another win. Follow our live coverage. 

France - Iraq live: Mbappé doubles as match resumes after stadium evacuation

France - Iraq live: Mbappé doubles as match resumes after stadium evacuation

France 24 •

France face Iraq in a crucial Group I clash at Philadelphia's stadium, but severe thunderstorms could potentially force a postponement of kick-off. The French, fresh from a commanding 3-1 victory over Senegal, can secure their place in the last 32 with another win. Follow our live coverage. 

France - Iraq live: Match resumes after stadium evacuation amid storms

France - Iraq live: Match resumes after stadium evacuation amid storms

France 24 •

France face Iraq in a crucial Group I clash at Philadelphia's stadium, but severe thunderstorms could potentially force a postponement of kick-off. The French, fresh from a commanding 3-1 victory over Senegal, can secure their place in the last 32 with another win. Follow our live coverage. 

France - Iraq live: Match set to resume after stadium evacuation amid storms

France - Iraq live: Match set to resume after stadium evacuation amid storms

France 24 •

France face Iraq in a crucial Group I clash at Philadelphia's stadium, but severe thunderstorms could potentially force a postponement of kick-off. The French, fresh from a commanding 3-1 victory over Senegal, can secure their place in the last 32 with another win. Follow our live coverage. 

France - Iraq live: Mbappé makes early breakthrough as Les Bleus dominate

France - Iraq live: Mbappé makes early breakthrough as Les Bleus dominate

France 24 •

France face Iraq in a crucial Group I clash at Philadelphia's stadium, but severe thunderstorms could potentially force a postponement of kick-off. The French, fresh from a commanding 3-1 victory over Senegal, can secure their place in the last 32 with another win. Follow our live coverage. 

France - Iraq live: Mbappé and Les Bleus bid for knockout progression

France - Iraq live: Mbappé and Les Bleus bid for knockout progression

France 24 •

France face Iraq in a crucial Group I clash at Philadelphia's stadium, but severe thunderstorms could potentially force a postponement of kick-off. The French, fresh from a commanding 3-1 victory over Senegal, can secure their place in the last 32 with another win. Follow our live coverage.