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Lula warns Trump against meddling in Brazil election after criticism of judiciary

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday warned US President Donald Trump against interfering in Brazil's October presidential election after renewed US criticism of judicial actions against Lula's political opponents. The exchange underscores rising tensions as Washington pushes new tariffs and labels two drug-trafficking groups as foreign terrorist organisations.

World Cup 2026: Ghana break Panama resistance with stoppage-time winner

Raul Castro backs sweeping Cuba reforms to revive struggling economy

Cuba's former president Raul Castro on Wednesday backed sweeping economic reforms proposed by the government to revive the crisis-hit economy amid a longstanding US embargo. The measures would expand private investment, attract capital from Cubans abroad and reduce the state's role, with lawmakers expected to approve key changes this week.

Middle East live: Talks on implementing US-Iran deal planned for Friday, Switzerland says

Initial negotiations on implementing a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran were still planned to take place in Switzerland on Friday, the Swiss foreign ministry said Thursday. US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian have digitally signed the interim agreement. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.

Middle East live: Switzerland says talks between US and Iran still planned for Friday

The Swiss foreign ministry confirmed Thursday that "initial negotiations" on implementing a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran were still planned to take place in Switzerland on Friday. US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian digitally signed the interim agreement on Wednesday. Follow our liveblog for all t...

Middle East live: Oil prices fall more than 3% after Trump signs deal reopening Hormuz Strait

Oil prices fell more than 3% Thursday after US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian signed off on a deal to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas exports flowed through the waterway before Tehran effectively closed it off after the war began. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Middle East live: Trump, Pezeshkian sign US-Iran interim deal

President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a deal Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief. Trump put his signature to the memorandum of understanding during a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles following a G7 summit. Follow our liveblog ...

Middle East live: Trump, Iran's president sign deal to end Mideast war

US President Donald Trump and Iran's president signed a deal Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief. Trump put his signature to the memorandum of understanding during dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles following a G7 summit.  Follow our liveblog for all the lates...

Trump has signed Iran deal, says US official

World Cup 2026: Kane, Bellingham and Rashford fire England past Croatia

A World Cup of exclusion? US immigration policies weigh on FIFA tournament

The Iranian football team have this week criticised their treatment in the US, with the team's head coach saying they're being 'oppressed' at the World Cup. Iran - one of four countries that have been hit by a travel ban - have faced restrictions, visa complications, and logistical disruptions linked to the war in the Middle East. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Dr. Lindsay Krasnoff, Clinic...

Ghana's Partey denied entry into Canada over rape allegations

A Canadian court has dismissed Ghanaian star midfielder Thomas Partey's appeal against the government's refusal of his visa last week, meaning he won't be able to play at the World Cup. Partey is facing seven charges of rape in the UK; he denies the allegations.

Ghana's Partey denied entry into Canada amid rape allegations

A Canadian court has dismissed Ghanaian star midfielder Thomas Partey's appeal against the government's refusal of his visa last week, meaning he won't be able to play at the World Cup. Next, Kenyan President William Ruto was among the world leaders attending the G7 summit. Plus, men in Northern Benin are being forced to confront uncomfortable realitites about the lives of the women who live with ...

Thomas Partey denied entry into Canada and sidelined for sexual abuse allegation

First, a Canadian court dismissed his appeal aghast the government's refusal of his visa last week. Then, Kenyan president William Ruto was among the world leaders attending the G7 summit. And, men in Northern Benin are being forced to confront uncomfortable realitites aabotu the lives of the women who live and love them. A training programme is raising awareness about how men can make a huge diff...

VivaTech 2026: Rebuilding business models with AI

What role will artificial intelligence play in business development and daily life? It’s one of the questions dominating this year's VivaTech, Europe's biggest event focused on startups and innovation. Our business editor Kate Moody sat down with Julia White, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Amazon Web Services, to find out about the tech giant's new AI shopping assistant, what jobs A...

VIVATECH 2026: Rebuilding business models with AI

What role will artificial intelligence play in business development and daily life? It’s one of the questions dominating this year’s Vivatech, Europe’s biggest event focused on startups and innovation. Our business editor Kate Moody sat down with Julia White, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Amazon Web Services, to find out about the tech giant’s new AI shopping assistant, what jobs A...

Misleading images turn Iran’s World Cup debut into a political flashpoint

As Iran began its World Cup campaign amidst a tense political climate, a wave of misleading images and claims spread online about the team making political statements. One photo falsely claimed to show an Iranian player carrying a pink school backpack in tribute to Iranian schoolgirls killed in Minab during the US-Iran conflict. A goal celebration by Iranian forward Mohamed Mohebi was also widely ...

UNHCR campaign to defend fundamental human right to asylum ahead of World Refugee Day

The UNHCR launched it's "Until Everyone is Safe" campaign. It's a call to young people across the world to reclaim and defend the fundamental human right of asylum as a shared global good. •The campaign challenges stereotypes against refugees, emphasizing that the right to seek safety is a crucial lifeline that means far more than the absence of war and violence. It encompasses the legal right to ...

MSF sacks 18 staff over sexual exploitation and abuse of Sudanese refugees in Chad

Dozens of Doctors Without Borders staff have been accused of sexually abusing Sudanese refugees in Chad, the organisation said Monday, adding that it dismissed 18 workers after investigations found "serious misconduct". The medical charity, which goes by its French acronym MSF, said it had launched a series of investigations into "serious allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse" put forward i...

England - Croatia: Relive the Three Lions' victory in their World Cup opener

England began their World Cup campaign against Croatia with a 4-2 victory in a rematch of the 2018 semi-final. Thomas Tuchel's side put aside the pre-match selection controversy to claim three points in Group L. Follow the key moments from the match below.

England - Croatia: Relive Three Lions' victory in their World Cup opener

England began their World Cup campaign against Croatia with a 4-2 victory in a rematch of the 2018 semi-final. Thomas Tuchel's side put aside the pre-match selection controversy to claim three points in Group L. Follow the key moments from the match below.

England - Croatia live: Four-goal thriller as Rashford stretches Three Lions' advantage

England begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia in a rematch of the 2018 semi-final, with Thomas Tuchel's side seeking to shake off selection controversy and make an impact in Group L. Follow our liveblog to see how it unfolds. 

England - Croatia live: Bellingham restores England's lead in dramatic Groupe L opener

England begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia in a rematch of the 2018 semi-final, with Thomas Tuchel's side seeking to shake off selection controversy and make an impact in Group L. Follow our liveblog to see how it unfolds. 

England - Croatia live: Kane's double not enough as Musa levels the score

England begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia in a rematch of the 2018 semi-final, with Thomas Tuchel's side seeking to shake off selection controversy and make an impact in Group L. Follow our liveblog to see how it unfolds. 

England - Croatia live: Kane converts penalty to put Three Lions ahead

England begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia in a rematch of the 2018 semi-final, with Thomas Tuchel's side seeking to shake off selection controversy and make an impact in Group L. Follow our liveblog to see how it unfolds.