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Venezuela rescuers in final push to find survivors as anger mounts
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Venezuela rescuers in final push to find survivors as anger mounts

Rescuers from around the world pushed Tuesday to save any final survivors trapped under mountains of rubble after Venezuela's massive quakes that killed over 1,700 people, with tens of thousands still unaccounted for. Meanwhile, anger is growing over the government's slow and limited aid in a country mired in a deep crisis that has driven millions to emigrate in recent years.

Monaco blast wounds several with Ukrainian oligarch the believed target
France 24

Monaco blast wounds several with Ukrainian oligarch the believed target

Police in Monaco and neighbouring France were searching on Tuesday for a man suspected of detonating a makeshift bomb in ​Monaco ‌that wounded several people, a local official said, ⁠while French and Ukrainian media reported that a Ukrainian-born oligarch was the intended target.

Ukraine's war-damaged power grid struggles as heatwave moves east

Ukraine's war-damaged power grid struggles as heatwave moves east

France 24

Central and Eastern Europe are now taking the brunt of an extreme heatwave that has swept Europe in recent days as it moves further east. Among the country's seeing temperatures soar is Ukraine, where the war-battered energy grid is struggling to cope amid the surge in demand for electricity.

Ukraine's war-damaged power grid struggles under soaring heat

Ukraine's war-damaged power grid struggles under soaring heat

France 24

Ukraine's energy grid is struggling to cope amid soaring temperatures as the war-torn country is hit by the deadly heatwave that has afflicted much of Europe over the last week. Russian drone and missile attacks have decimated Ukraine's energy network since Moscow invaded in February 2022 -- causing tens of billions of dollars worth of damage and leading to frequent power outages in the coldest an...

Supreme Court to rule on Trump's bid to roll back birthright citizenship

Supreme Court to rule on Trump's bid to roll back birthright citizenship

France 24

Decisions are expected this week from the US supreme court that will determine just how far Donald Trump can flex his executive power. But one of the most awaited rulings is on the president's efforts to roll back birthright citizenship. The case was argued in April and a final ruling is awaited on Tuesday. Caroline Baum explains.

Meet your MEP! Behind the scenes of the European Parliament

Meet your MEP! Behind the scenes of the European Parliament

France 24

You might know that the European Parliament is the only directly elected institution in the EU, and that it plays a crucial role as a co-legislator with the EU Council. But what does an MEP actually do? We meet three Belgian MEPs from contrasting political ideologies and parties. Through them, we explore some of the key European issues that they are working on.

French heatwave threatens food inflation as agriculture sector suffers

French heatwave threatens food inflation as agriculture sector suffers

France 24

Tomatoes cook on the vine and cereal crops get scorched – climate change is hitting French agriculture, and shoppers are poised to bear the brunt of it. Also, the EU and China set an October deadline to make progress on trade disputes, while the ECB Chief Christine Lagarde says the Eurozone economy is resilient enough to withstand an end to exceptional monetary policy measures.

Shock gives way to anger in Venezuela as Rodríguez faces quake response criticism

Shock gives way to anger in Venezuela as Rodríguez faces quake response criticism

France 24

Frustration is rising across Venezuela over a lack of government help in areas struck by deadly twin earthquakes last week, with miracle rescues increasingly rare and the death toll hitting more than 1,700 on Monday. France 24's Philip Turle takes a look at how president Delcy Rodriguez has dealt with the crisis.

Final dash for documents as Spain triggers largest migrant amnesty in European history

Final dash for documents as Spain triggers largest migrant amnesty in European history

France 24

A vast migrant regularisation launched by Spain's leftist government in defiance of a growing European crackdown on irregular immigration ends on Tuesday, with the final hopefuls scrambling to secure their legal status. The government has said more than one million people have applied. France 24's correspondent in Madrid Sarah Morris has the latest.

Discover the winners of FRANCE 24's video competition on EU cohesion policy

Discover the winners of FRANCE 24's video competition on EU cohesion policy

France 24

It's one of the EU's most important instruments, but one of the least talked-about ones: cohesion policy aims to reduce disparities between Europe's regions, and make sure no part of Europe is left behind. We commissioned a video competition, inviting young people from high schools, universities and journalism schools to take part.

On the ground in Venezuela: 'All the buildings have collapsed'

On the ground in Venezuela: 'All the buildings have collapsed'

France 24

France 24's Maxime Pluvinet reports from La Guaira state, one of the areas hardest hit by the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24. "All the buildings have collapsed" he says, whle "Venezuelans are still waiting for news from their loved ones trapped under the rubble".

World Cup 2026: France vow to maintain attacking strategy against Sweden

World Cup 2026: France vow to maintain attacking strategy against Sweden

France 24

France's fearsome attack carried them smoothly through the World Cup group stage, but coach Didier Deschamps warned his players to remain "humble" as they play their first knockout match on Tuesday against a Swedish side that scored five goals in their tournament opener and then conceded as many in their following game.

World Cup 2026: France vow to maintain attacking philosophy against Sweden

World Cup 2026: France vow to maintain attacking philosophy against Sweden

France 24

France's fearsome attack carried them smoothly through the World Cup group stage, but coach Didier Deschamps warned his players to remain "humble" as they play their first knockout match on Tuesday against a Swedish side that scored five goals in their tournament opener and then conceded as many in their following game.

How ships are risking ‘safe’ passage through the Strait of Hormuz

How ships are risking ‘safe’ passage through the Strait of Hormuz

France 24

A plan to divert shipping through an alternative corridor off the Omani coast to avoid the threat of mines in the Strait of Hormuz has come under scrutiny after two attacks on ships in recent days. Though Iran and Oman agreed to engage in talks on Monday on the strait's management, the incidents illustrate the complexity of maintaining navigation through the crucial waterway, which remains at the ...

Middle East live: US and Iranian delegations in Qatar, no bilateral meeting confirmed

Middle East live: US and Iranian delegations in Qatar, no bilateral meeting confirmed

France 24

Iran announced it would send a delegation to Qatar on Tuesday for technical meetings, while stressing there would be no direct negotiations with the other side. Meanwhile, Washington said envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would travel to Qatar "this week" to take part in high-level meetings. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Venezuela's La Guaira port reopens to deliver earthquake aid, US military says

Venezuela's La Guaira port reopens to deliver earthquake aid, US military says

France 24

Venezuela's La Guaira port has resumed operations after repairs and is receiving humanitarian aid for earthquake victims, the US military said Monday. US Southern Command said the USS Fort Lauderdale was delivering critical supplies through the port after twin powerful earthquakes killed more than 1,700 people and left thousands missing.

Netherlands - Morocco: Atlas Lions knock out Oranje on penalties

Netherlands - Morocco: Atlas Lions knock out Oranje on penalties

France 24

Morocco and the Netherlands met in a dramatic World Cup round of 32 clash in Monterrey, with the Atlas Lions ultimately prevailing on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time to book their place in the last 16. Relive our liveblog to see how things unfolded.

Trump says Iran requested Doha meeting as Tehran denies direct US talks

Trump says Iran requested Doha meeting as Tehran denies direct US talks

France 24

US President Donald Trump said on Monday Iran had requested a meeting in Doha on Tuesday, despite Tehran denying direct negotiations with Washington. Trump said the talks would occur in Qatar, while the White House said US envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner would travel there for high-level meetings.

Paraguay knock Germany out of World Cup 2026 on penalties

Paraguay knock Germany out of World Cup 2026 on penalties

France 24

Paraguay stunned Germany in a penalty shootout on Monday to reach the World Cup last 16 after a 1-1 draw following extra time. The South Americans won 4-3 on spot kicks, handing Germany their first-ever defeat in a World Cup penalty shootout and booking a place in the knockout stage.

Peru president-elect Fujimori vows 'order and hope' after narrow election victory

Peru president-elect Fujimori vows 'order and hope' after narrow election victory

France 24

Peru's conservative president-elect Keiko Fujimori pledged on Monday to restore "order and hope" after narrowly defeating left-wing rival Roberto Sanchez in a presidential run-off dominated by surging crime. Fujimori, declared the winner of the June 7 election, said on X Peru was moving closer to "the path of order and hope" for all citizens.