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In blazing Greece, anger grows among residents forced to evacuate
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In blazing Greece, anger grows among residents forced to evacuate

Greece is facing a growing wildfire catastrophe after a week of destructive blazes across the country was compounded by a deadly mid-air collision between two firefighting helicopters. Fires have sparked across the country, including just seventy kilometres from Athens, forcing many residents to flee as countless homes were damaged or destroyed.

As Ceuta returns to normal, far right vilifies Spain's immigration policy
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As Ceuta returns to normal, far right vilifies Spain's immigration policy

The death toll from a mass rush of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week reached at least 72 on Sunday, as five more bodies were found along the North African coast, officials said. Moroccan authorities meanwhile report 11 deaths. Around 60,000 people crossed into Ceuta from Morocco, more than 48,000 returned to Morocco within 48 hours and more did so ‌over the weekend,...

'Pure political theatre': Ceuta migrant crisis 'used politically' to portray Europe as under attack
France 24

'Pure political theatre': Ceuta migrant crisis 'used politically' to portray Europe as under attack

Stuart Norval is pleased to welcome Camille Le Coz, Director at Migration Policy Institute Europe. Le Coz offers a nuanced interpretation of the recent events in Ceuta that challenges the dominant political narratives emerging across Europe. She shifts attention away from emotionally charged images toward the structural forces shaping migration: demographic pressures in North Africa, labour shorta...

'Pure political theatre': Ceuta migrant crisis 'used politically' to make Europe seem 'under attack'
France 24

'Pure political theatre': Ceuta migrant crisis 'used politically' to make Europe seem 'under attack'

Stuart Norval is pleased to welcome Camille Le Coz, Director at Migration Policy Institute Europe. Le Coz offers a nuanced interpretation of the recent events in Ceuta that challenges the dominant political narratives emerging across Europe. She shifts attention away from emotionally charged images toward the structural forces shaping migration: demographic pressures in North Africa, labour shorta...

'Pure political theatre': Ceuta migrant crisis 'used politically' to make Europe seem 'under attack'

'Pure political theatre': Ceuta migrant crisis 'used politically' to make Europe seem 'under attack'

France 24

Stuart Norval is pleased to welcome Camille Le Coz, Director at Migration Policy Institute Europe. Le Coz offers a nuanced interpretation of the recent events in Ceuta that challenges the dominant political narratives emerging across Europe. She shifts attention away from emotionally charged images toward the structural forces shaping migration: demographic pressures in North Africa, labour shorta...

Infantino under growing pressure after FIFA scraps World Cup investor proposal

Infantino under growing pressure after FIFA scraps World Cup investor proposal

France 24

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under pressure after abandoning plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private ​investors. Infantino’s plans fell apart after UEFA’s 55-member nations agreed to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions. CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation also said they opposed the plan. 

Ukraine targets Wildberries again as Russia hits Kharkiv publishing house

Ukraine targets Wildberries again as Russia hits Kharkiv publishing house

France 24

A Ukrainian overnight strike targeted a warehouse run by Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries, east of Moscow, the company and local authorities reported Monday, as Kyiv's campaign ​against ‌the e-commerce giant intensified. Meanwhile, Russian strikes on a warehouse in Ukraine's Kharkiv region over the weekend destroyed eight million books.

Morocco blames Ceuta migrant rush on 'misleading information' on social media

Morocco blames Ceuta migrant rush on 'misleading information' on social media

France 24

Morocco on Sunday said 11 people died trying to reach Spain's North African exclave of Ceuta this week as the country's interior ministry blamed the sudden surge on the "spread of misleading information" on social media. Morocco’s figure is significantly lower than the death toll issued by Spain, which says at least 72 people died.  

Fast moving wildfires raze neighborhoods in US northwest city of Spokane

Fast moving wildfires raze neighborhoods in US northwest city of Spokane

France 24

Fast-moving wildfires destroyed hundreds of structures around Spokane, Washington, prompting thousands of residents to evacuate, officials said on Sunday. Three separate fires erupted in and around the city as strong winds and exceptionally dry conditions fueled rapid fire spread. The National Weather Service had warned of "extremely critical fire weather conditions" beforehand.

Sudan army drone strike kills 35 at Darfur court, rights group says

Sudan army drone strike kills 35 at Darfur court, rights group says

France 24

The Sudanese army struck a traditional court in a Rapid Support Forces-held village in North Darfur with drones on Sunday, killing 35 people, a rights group said. Emergency Lawyers said the attack hit Garra al Zawaya as civilians gathered for local court hearings, wounding several others during the afternoon strike.

Sudanese army drone strike kills 35 at Darfur court, rights group says

Sudanese army drone strike kills 35 at Darfur court, rights group says

France 24

The Sudanese army struck a traditional court in a Rapid Support Forces-held village in North Darfur with drones on Sunday, killing 35 people, a rights group said. Emergency Lawyers said the attack hit Garra al-Zawaya as civilians gathered for local court hearings, wounding several others during the afternoon strike.

Trump says US backed Japanese yen in rare currency intervention

Trump says US backed Japanese yen in rare currency intervention

France 24

President Donald Trump said on Sunday the United States had intervened to support the Japanese yen, describing the move as a "signal of friendship" that would benefit both the US and global economy. The Financial Times reported Washington and Tokyo had jointly backed the yen for the first time in nearly three decades.

Trump says US backed Japanese Yen in rare currency intervention

Trump says US backed Japanese Yen in rare currency intervention

France 24

President Donald Trump said on Sunday the United States had intervened to support the Japanese yen, describing the move as a "signal of friendship" that would benefit both the US and global economy. The Financial Times reported Washington and Tokyo had jointly backed the yen for the first time in nearly three decades.

Middle East live: Israel conveys 'concerns' to US on Gaza plan

Middle East live: Israel conveys 'concerns' to US on Gaza plan

France 24

Israel has conveyed concerns to the United States on a Gaza plan hailed by President Donald Trump after Hamas said it had agreed on disarmament, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Monday. Israel's official reaction comes after it killed at least 18 Palestinians over the weekend in the Gaza Strip, including two couples and children, according to local medics. Follow our liveblog for al...

Brazil's Lula, 80, says 'in great shape' as he launches reelection bid

Brazil's Lula, 80, says 'in great shape' as he launches reelection bid

France 24

Brazil's Workers' Party on Sunday formally endorsed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for what is expected to be his final reelection bid, setting up an October election increasingly shaped by concerns over foreign influence and an unusually internationalized campaign.

Lorena Wiebes takes second win at Women's Tour de France

Lorena Wiebes takes second win at Women's Tour de France

France 24

Lorena Wiebes again sprinted to victory in the second stage of the Women’s Tour de France on Sunday. The Dutch rider won the flat 147.9km stage from Aigle to Geneva, the second on Swiss territory, in 3 hours, 42 minutes, 8 seconds.

At least 14 dead as Ukraine and Russia exchange strikes

At least 14 dead as Ukraine and Russia exchange strikes

France 24

Ukrainian attacks killed at least nine people across Russia on Sunday, while Russian strikes left at least five dead in Ukraine, officials said. Both sides intensified long-range attacks despite stalled efforts to negotiate an end to the war.

Fire spread deeper into Athens region

Fire spread deeper into Athens region

France 24

Two firefighting helicopters have collided while battling a wildfire west of Athens in Greece. The Greek fire service says each helicopter was carrying a two-person crew, and a search-and-rescue operation is now underway. Greece is battling wildfires on multiple fronts, with the Prime Minister warning of “extremely difficult” days ahead. Dozens of homes have been damaged or destroyed, and three f...

US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes

US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes

France 24

US President Donald Trump has pulled back from plans for major new strikes on Iran, in his latest climbdown after weeks of threatening to hit Tehran hard. The president said late Saturday that the US would hold off, provided a deal can be reached quickly. It follows a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who reportedly urged de-escalation, amid fears that Iran could retaliate ag...