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US has launched a second salve of strikes on Iran on July 8 after US President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire with Tehran was over at the NATO summit. Iran says that the strikes targeted civilian infrastructure including railway bridges, calling them a "gross war crime". FRANCE 24's Philip Turle tells us more about the situation.
Iran's slain ruler Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday will be buried at the country's holiest shrine in Mashhad after a week of mass funeral processions, rallies and mourning ceremonies that has coincided with a flare-up in conflict with the US. Khamenei's son and successor, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, has still not made any public appearances.
Iran's slain ruler Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday will be buried at the country's holiest shrine in Mashhad after a week of mass funeral processions, rallies and mourning ceremonies that has coincided with a flare-up in conflict with the US. Khamenei's son and successor, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, has still not made any public appearances.
India’s rapid-delivery apps have transformed everyday life in its biggest cities, promising almost anything at your doorstep in 10 minutes or less. But behind the convenience lies a fast-growing gig economy that is reshaping jobs, wages and expectations for millions of young Indians. Supriya Kumar and Sacha Desmaizières report.
Welsh pop singer Bonnie Tyler, famed for 1980s power ballads such as "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero", has died at the age of 75, BBC News reported on Thursday.
Italy's second biggest bank, Unicredit, is closing in on a takeover of Germany's second biggest bank Commerzbank after saying it secured 47.6% of the lender's shares on Wednesday. The move is facing widespread opposition in Germany, notably from the federal government, which has a 12% stake in the company. Also, new "freedom fuel" filling stations are appearing across the United States, offering c...
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, July 9: In Gaza, despite the ceasefire, civilians continue to die – many of them children. Next, newspapers examine whether Ukraine can realistically manufacture Patriot missiles. Also, new research sheds light on the impact of war on wildlife. And finally, Gen Z is changing the narrative around hangovers...
France and Morocco meet again this Thursday in the World Cup quarter-finals, four years after their semi-final clash in Qatar in which Les Bleus won 2-0. France are targeting their third consecutive World Cup semi-final, while Morocco will look to repeat their historic 2022 run.
Oil prices fell on Thursday after a surge the previous day triggered by US President Donald Trump's declaration that the ceasefire with Iran was "over" following the country's renewed attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump later said that he expected the latest military flare-up to end quickly and left the door open to more talks.
South Korea's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a seven-year prison sentence handed down to former president Yoon Suk Yeol o charges of obstruction and other crimes tied to his botched 2024 martial law declaration. The disgraced former president has insisted his martial law declaration was motivated by the public interest.
EU's climate monitor said Thursday that Western Europe this year experienced its hottest month of June on record as an intense heatwave swept across the world's fastest-warming continent. A "heat dome" weather effect – a high-pressure system acting like a lid on a boiling pot – led to all-time and monthly temperature records in several countries.
EU's climate monitor said Thursday that Western Europe this year experienced its hottest June on record as a searing heatwave swept across the world's fastest-warming continent. June was particularly brutal for Europe as a "heat dome" – a high-pressure system acting like a lid on a boiling pot – led to all-time and monthly temperature records in several countries.
Western Europe this year experienced its hottest June on record as a searing heatwave swept across a continent facing increasingly frequent and intense heat extremes, the EU's climate monitor said Thursday.
The US and Iran traded continued strikes overnight into Thursday after US military officials said they had struck approximately 90 Iranian military targets along the country’s coastline. Tehran earlier targeted Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the ceasefire was “over”, but allowed for more talks. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
The US and Iran traded continued strikes overnight into Thursday after US military officials said late Wednesday they had struck approximately 90 Iranian military targets, including missile and drone storage sites, along the country’s coastline. Tehran earlier targeted Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Explosions were heard in Bahrain and Kuwait's air defences intercepted "hostile missile and drone attacks" after US President Donald Trump deemed the US-Iran ceasefire "over". The blasts followed a vow from Iran's Revolutionary Guards that they would "give a devastating response" to fresh American strikes on the Islamic republic's territory. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Explosions were heard in Bahrain and Kuwait's air defences intercepted "hostile missile and drone attacks" after US President Donald Trump deemed the US-Iran ceasefire "over." The blasts followed a vow from Iran's Revolutionary Guards that they would "give a devastating response" to fresh American strikes on the Islamic republic's territory. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
The US military launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Wednesday following President Donald Trump's assertion that the fragile ceasefire between the two countries was "over". Trump warned that the attacks could get "much worse" if Iran perpetrated further attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US military launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, following President Donald Trump's assertion that the fragile ceasefire between the two countries was over. Trump warned that the attacks could get "much worse" if Iran perpetrated further attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump formally began the process of removing Syria from his country's list of state sponsors of terrorism on Wednesday, notifying Congress after telling Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa the move would help rebuild the war-ravaged country. The decision marks a major shift in Washington's policy towards Damascus and is a major boost for Sharaa.
US President Donald Trump formally began the process of removing Syria from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism on Wednesday, notifying Congress after telling Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa the move would help rebuild the war-ravaged country. The decision marks a major shift in Washington's policy towards Damascus.
The US carried out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz signalled the end of the ceasefire. Military officials said in a social media post that the strikes were intended to "further degrade" Iran's ability “to threaten freedom of navigation” in the strait. FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade speaks wit...
The U.S. carried out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the ceasefire. Military officials said in a social media post that the strikes were intended to "further degrade" Iran's ability “to threaten freedom of navigation” in the strait. FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade speaks wi...
Egypt has filed a formal complaint with FIFA after its controversial World Cup exit to Argentina, accusing officials of “double standards” and demanding the removal of the referee and his team. Egypt led 2-0 before Argentina staged a dramatic comeback, with controversy centred on a VAR decision that ruled out a crucial Egyptian goal. The defeat has since fuelled viral claims on social media of Arg...
Egypt has filed a formal FIFA complaint after its controversial World Cup exit against Argentina, accusing officials of “double standards” and demanding the removal of the referee and his team. Egypt led 2-0 before Argentina’s dramatic comeback, with controversy surrounding a VAR decision that ruled out a crucial Egyptian goal. The defeat has fuelled viral claims of Argentina favouritism and a “ri...
The IMF has cut its global growth forecast for the second time this year, flagging "uncertainty and risks" brought on by the war in Iran. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez responds to threats from Donald Trump that the US will cut off all trade with his country. And, the heatwave is putting France's power system is under pressure.
In tonight's edition, Nigeria's government investigates how a fictitious agency wielding forged appointment letters from the president accessed government funds. Also, Nigeria's 36 states are soon to ratify a major police reform that would allow them to set up their own forces. And in Mauritania climate change and overfishing are threatening traditional fishing communities.
