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Craze for XXL snacks raises obesity fears in China
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Craze for XXL snacks raises obesity fears in China

In China, a massive surge in junk food and snacks has sparked a new trend: giant retail stores dedicated entirely to XXL-sized snacks. But the craze is raising serious questions about obesity, in a country where 19 percent of children are now overweight.

Sultan of Oman to meet France's Macron with spotlight on Strait of Hormuz
France 24

Sultan of Oman to meet France's Macron with spotlight on Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to host the Sultan of Oman at the Elysée Palace this Monday as he kicks off a two-day visit to France. The two leaders are expected to discuss regional security amid escalations in Iran and particularly securing the toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. France 24’s Matthew-Mary Caruchet takes a look at how Oman became a major diplomatic player in the ...

Israel says detonates Hezbollah tunnel, strikes south Lebanon

Israel says detonates Hezbollah tunnel, strikes south Lebanon

France 24

The Israeli army destroyed an extensive tunnel built by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said Sunday, with Lebanese state media reporting strikes in the area. The attacks came despite a trilateral framework agreement signed by Lebanon and Israel under US sponsorship on Friday to pave the way for peace between the two countries and di...

US says Iran talks to resume after both sides agree to halt strikes

US says Iran talks to resume after both sides agree to halt strikes

France 24

Iran and the United States agreed to halt recent hostilities in the Gulf and renew talks regarding their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said on Sunday, raising hopes of saving an interim peace deal that was under pressure from days of tit-for-tat strikes. Axios, which first reported the cessation of hostilities, citing a senior U.S. official, said talks would resume Tuesday in ...

Temperature records tumble as heatwave moves east

Temperature records tumble as heatwave moves east

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Europe's deadly heatwave pushed east Sunday with hundreds of millions still sweltering across the continent and heat records broken in numerous countries, including Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic.

'A lot of uncertainty' as Washington says US, Iran to resume talks

'A lot of uncertainty' as Washington says US, Iran to resume talks

France 24

Washington and Tehran have agreed to halt a new series of tit-for-tat strikes and renew talks aimed at ending the Middle East war, a US official said Sunday. The recent strikes had threatened to upend the interim deal in place between the US and Iran, but even with the talks set to resume, the path to a lasting deal remains unclear, says France 24’s correspondent in Jerusalem Noga Tarnopolsky.

'Relatable': Hit horror film 'Obsession' is resonating with girlfriends globally

'Relatable': Hit horror film 'Obsession' is resonating with girlfriends globally

France 24

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, June 29: Papers discuss the ongoing search efforts in Venezuela and the government's "negligence”. Next: In Japan, maternity leave is a taboo topic. So are LGBTQ+ rights. Also: Le Monde analyses “Vladimir Putin or the solitude of homo sovieticus”. Finally, the hit horror film "Obsession" turns out to be quite relatable.

Paris mortuaries overwhelmed as France counts victims of devastating heatwave

Paris mortuaries overwhelmed as France counts victims of devastating heatwave

France 24

France estimates that its death rate rose by at least 1,000 people during the devastating heatwave that swept the country last week – but that is at the cautious end of the estimate. As authorities continue to tally the number of heat-related deaths, mortuaries in Paris and its immediate region report they are already full to the brink. 

World Cup: Canada makes history by reaching the Round of 16

World Cup: Canada makes history by reaching the Round of 16

France 24

Canada secured a historic place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with a 1-0 victory over South Africa in Los Angeles. Captain Stephen Eustáquio scored the only goal of the match deep into stoppage time. The Canucks will face the winners of Monday's tie between the Netherlands and Morocco, on 4 July in Houston.

Pakistan says retaliatory air strikes in Afghanistan killed 25 militants

Pakistan says retaliatory air strikes in Afghanistan killed 25 militants

France 24

Pakistan on Monday said it carried out overnight air strikes and ground operations in eastern Afghanistan that killed 25 militants, including paramilitary troops in Karachi, in response to recent deadly attacks. Islamabad says the strikes targeted militant groups linked to cross-border violence, while Kabul has accused Pakistan of causing civilian casualties.

Pakistan says retaliatory airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 25 militants

Pakistan says retaliatory airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 25 militants

France 24

Pakistan has said it carried out airstrikes and ground operations in eastern Afghanistan, killing 25 militants, in response to recent deadly attacks, including the killing of paramilitary troops in Karachi. Islamabad says the strikes targeted militant groups linked to cross-border violence, while Kabul has accused Pakistan of causing civilian casualties.

Middle East live: US says Iran talks to continue, with 'both sides' pausing strikes

Middle East live: US says Iran talks to continue, with 'both sides' pausing strikes

France 24

The United States and Iran will continue their talks aimed at ending the Middle East war, a US official said on Sunday, adding that both sides will stand down after recent clashes. This comes hours after Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri rejected a US–Israel–Lebanon framework deal, calling it “an agreement of 'dictates'” that fails to protect Lebanon’s rights. Follow our liveblog for the lat...

Armed conflict threatens Ethiopia’s ancient monasteries

Armed conflict threatens Ethiopia’s ancient monasteries

France 24

Lake Tana in Ethiopia’s Amhara region was once a tourist hotspot, known for its picturesque shorelines and monasteries dating back to the 14th century. But since 2023, an ongoing war between the Fano militias and federal government forces has scared away the tourists. Cities are subject to shootings and grenade attacks, while rural areas face drone strikes and kidnappings for ransom. Now, the futu...

Canada reach last 16 with stoppage-time win over South Africa

Canada reach last 16 with stoppage-time win over South Africa

France 24

Stephen Eustaquio struck deep into stoppage time to give Canada a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa on Sunday, sending the World Cup co-hosts into the last 16 for the first time in their history. Canada will face either the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston on July 4.

Turkey police detain dozens at LGBT+ Pride event in Istanbul

Turkey police detain dozens at LGBT+ Pride event in Istanbul

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Turkish police on Sunday detained at least 50 people, including a journalist, during a LGBT+ Pride event in Istanbul that went ahead despite a ban by local authorities. Homosexuality is not illegal in Turkey, but since 2015, the annual Pride march has been almost systematically banned and suppressed.

Turkey police detain dozens at LGBTQ+ Pride event in Istanbul

Turkey police detain dozens at LGBTQ+ Pride event in Istanbul

France 24

Turkish police on Sunday detained at least 50 people, including a journalist, during a LGBTQ+ Pride event in Istanbul that went ahead despite a ban by local authorities. Homosexuality is not illegal in Turkey, but since 2015, the annual Pride march has been almost systematically banned and suppressed.

New Caledonia votes: High stakes in France's Pacific territory

New Caledonia votes: High stakes in France's Pacific territory

France 24

New Caledonia voted Sunday in local elections that are key to determining the French Pacific territory’s political future and relationship with France. FRANCE 24’s Leela Jacinto explains the stakes and how decolonization and demographics play critical roles in France’s Pacific foothold.

Skydiving plane crashes in France, killing all 11 people on board

Skydiving plane crashes in France, killing all 11 people on board

France 24

A skydiving plane crashed in eastern France on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board. The crash in the town of Tomblaine killed five instructors, five students and the pilot, according to local officials. The cause of the incident was not immediately clear, and a technical investigation has been opened, according to a French deputy public prosecutor. 

Ukrainian strike ignites Russian oil refinery as Putin acknowledges 'difficult period'

Ukrainian strike ignites Russian oil refinery as Putin acknowledges 'difficult period'

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Debris from downed Ukrainian drones sparked a blaze at a major oil refinery in Russia on Sunday, according to local authorities. This comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin said that his country was “going through a difficult period”. In recent months, Ukraine has stepped up its long-range attacks on Russian military facilities, choking Moscow's fuel supplies and military deliveries.