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Voters in Switzerland are casting final ballots Sunday on an initiative championed by the top right-wing party to cap the rich Alpine country's population at 10 million.
U.S. and Pakistani leaders forecast a Sunday signing of a long-elusive framework agreement to end months of fighting between the United States and Iran, but Tehran cast doubt over the timing and hardline protesters in Iran voiced opposition.
British forces intercepted a UK-sanctioned oil tanker accused of belonging to what has been dubbed Russia's "shadow fleet" in the English Channel on Sunday, in what the country’s defence ministry called "the first UK-led operation of its kind".
Australia defeated Turkey 2-0 on Saturday at Vancouver's BC Place Stadium thanks to a goal in each half by Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.
Australia scored a stunning 2-0 upset over Turkey in their World Cup Group D opener on Saturday as coach Tony Popovic's bold selection gamble paid off.
Two hundred and forty years after their last stay at the Château de Fontainebleau south of Paris, France's King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette are again taking centre stage there. Some 4,000 letters have been sent to the late queen under the chateau’s “Write to Marie‑Antoinette” initiative, showing that she in particular is still a subject of fascination to the public.
Iran’s top negotiator on Sunday questioned the United States willingness to fulfill its commitments after Israel attacked Beirut’s southern suburbs. In a post on X, Baqer Qalibaf referred to the ongoing peace negotiations between Tehran and Washington and warned that “if you lack the will and ability to fulfill your commitments, speaking of continuing the path is not possible”. Follow our live...
Israel announced on Sunday that it had carried out air strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, which it considers a stronghold of the pro-Iranian militant group Hezbollah. US and Pakistani leaders forecast a Sunday signing of an agreement to end fighting with Iran, but Tehran has “not yet taken a decision”, according to state media. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
US and Pakistani leaders predicted a Sunday signing of an agreement to end the war against Iran, with US President Donald Trump saying the critical Strait of Hormuz would be "open to all" immediately after. Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei had said earlier on Saturday that the date of the signing was yet to be determined, but that it would not be on Sunday. Follow our liveblog fo...
Jalen Brunson scored 45 points as the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on Saturday to clinch their first NBA championship in 53 years. The Knicks sealed the best-of-seven NBA Finals 4-1, denying Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs on their home court to capture their first title since 1973.
Strikes on Ukraine remain a regular occurrence, but behind this show of force, the Russian army’s offensive on the front lines is showing signs of slowing down, analysts say. More than four years after the full-scale invasion began, Russian capture of Ukrainian towns are becoming increasingly rare.
Strikes on Ukraine remain a regular occurrence, but behind this show of force, the Russian army’s offensive on the front lines is showing signs of slowing down, analysts say. Over four years after the start of the invasion, Russian capture of Ukrainian towns are becoming increasingly rare.
A majority of Swiss voters rejected a divisive anti-immigration referendum on Sunday that proposed capping the country’s population, according to projections released after the polls closed.
Swiss voters will decide on Sunday whether to approve a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million by 2050, a measure critics say could have Brexit-like consequences for the economy and relations with the European Union. The referendum reflects growing anti-immigration sentiment seen across Europe.
Swiss voters will decide on Sunday whether to approve a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million by 2050, a measure critics say could have Brexit-like consequences for the economy and relations with the European Union. The referendum reflects growing anti-immigration sentiment seen across Europe.
Dozens protested Saturday outside a foreign ministry office in Iran's northeastern city of Mashhad, chanting slogans against top diplomat Abbas Araghchi after a televised interview in which he discussed signing a peace deal with the US. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Brazil and Morocco drew 1-1 in their Group C opener at MetLife stadium. Saibari's early lob gave Morocco the lead, but Vinicius Junior's sublime finish levelled the match before half-time. Both sides traded chances in a tense second half, neither able to break the deadlock. Read our blog to see how the match unfolded.
Morocco faces Brazil in their World Cup 2026 opening match, with Group C's heavyweight clash pitting Achraf Hakimi's African underdogs against Vinicius and Brazil's five-time champions. Follow our blog as the tournament's first truly heavyweight encounter unfolds.
Morocco faces Brazil in their World Cup 2026 opening match, with Group C's heavyweight clash pitting Achraf Hakimi's African underdogs against Vinicius and Brazil's five-time champions. Follow our blog as the tournament's first truly heavyweight encounter unfolds.
Morocco faces Brazil in their World Cup 2026 opening match, with Group C's heavyweight clash pitting Achraf Hakimi's African underdogs against Vinicius and Brazil's five-time champions. Follow our blog as the tournament's first truly heavyweight encounter unfolds.
The Israeli army on Saturday issued evacuation warnings for the southern city of Nabatieh and more than 20 other locations across Lebanon as strikes were reported in the country's south and east. The latest strikes came as the US and Iran indicated they were close to reaching a deal on ending the Middle East war that could also include Lebanon.
France 24's Gavin Lee speaks to Aisha Down, the Guardian AI Corr on why there may be more to the suspension of Anthropic’s ‘Fable 5’ chatbot model and discuss whether there there is a risk of a two tier system for “haves and have nots” with the chatbot programmed to judge overall trustworthiness and the nature of the interaction.
Manuel*, a Latin American asylum seeker, was snatched by ICE as he headed to a FIFA match in New Jersey with his sons last summer. He has now been separated from his wife and sons for almost a year. Detained at MetLife stadium in Newark, where the World Cup final will be held in mid-July, his experience illustrates the risk that immigrant fans will take if they watch the matches in public spaces d...
When he came into office, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared that the first duty of a leader is to keep the country safe. His defence secretary, John Healey, resigned this week, telling his boss that he was making the country less safe. It was a stinging letter, claiming Sir Keir was unable to make the financial commitments needed to defend the country against the spectre of a Russian at...
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet US President Donald Trump over dinner at the Palace of Versailles following the G7 summit of leading industrialised nations, which will take place next week in French lakeside town of Evian-les-Bains. The dinnerWednesday will mark the 250th anniversary of US independence, according to Macron's office.
Thousands of people on Saturday gathered for an anti-racism rally in the Northern Irish city of Belfast after unrest sparked by a horrific stabbing. France 24's Hervé Amoric tells us more.
