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Celebrated British contemporary artist David Hockney dies at 88
British artist David Hockney has died at 88, his PR agent said on Friday. Hockney was one of the most influential artists of the 20th and 21st centuries who worked in a range of mediums but was known for his vivid use of colour in paintings depicting scenes from California, Normandy and the UK.
As crises mount, how long can UK's Starmer survive?
British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury of failing to provide sufficient funding for the armed forces. The departure deepens pressure on Starmer ahead of a crucial by-election and comes amid anti-immigration riots in Belfast and a rise in support for the far-right. France 24s Philip Turle takes a look at the multiple crises ...
Trump touts imminent Iran deal as Tehran says no decision made
President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran could be imminent, touting a "great settlement" to end the war on Thursday, though Tehran said it had not reached a final decision on an agreement with Washington.
‘The future is peace’: An Israeli-Palestinian call for reconciliation
Aziz Abu Sarah is Palestinian. Maoz Inon is Israeli. Both their families have been bereaved by the endless conflict between their two communities. With their book "The Future is Peace" published in April, the two authors aim to rally international public opinion behind their project to put an end to the cycle of violence and find a path to reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians. FRANCE 2...
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Trump's World Cup: More matches, higher prices, fewer foreigners
Can blatant racism and shameless greed ruin the World Cup? Fans of the beautiful game and its history can take solace in the opening match at Mexico City’s storied Azteca Stadium, the only venue to already host two World Cup finals.
'What makes the Sagrada Família so universal is precisely it being so local, so Catalan'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Antoni Vives, former deputy mayor of Barcelona in charge of urban planning. According to Vives, the Sagrada Família is not simply an architectural masterpiece. It is a living demonstration of how authenticity, rootedness and transcendence can converge in a single human project. Its significance lies not only in its extraordinary design, but in its ability to c...
'What makes Gaudí and Sagrada Família so universal is precisely it being so local, so Catalan'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Antoni Vives, former Deputy Mayor of Barcelona in charge of urban planning. According to Vives, the Sagrada Família is not simply an architectural masterpiece. It is a living demonstration of how authenticity, rootedness, and transcendence can converge in a single human project. Its significance lies not only in its extraordinary design, but in its ability to ...
'What makes Gaudí and Sagrada Familia so universal is precisely it being so local, so Catalan'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Antoni Vives, former Deputy Mayor of Barcelona in charge of urban planning. According to Vives, the Sagrada Família is not simply an architectural masterpiece. It is a living demonstration of how authenticity, rootedness, and transcendence can converge in a single human project. Its significance lies not only in its extraordinary design, but in its ability to ...
Belfast unrest: 'Racists and groups allied to the far right are now unified across Europe'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Professor Peter Shirlow, Director of the Institute of Irish Studies at the University of Liverpool. Northern Ireland is once again confronting scenes of unrest, violence, and anti-migrant attacks. Shirlow frames the violence within a wider European and global context. He argues that today's far-right mobilisations are no longer isolated local phenomena but are...
Funeral for former French first lady Bernadette Chirac to take place in Paris
The funeral of Bernadette Chirac, widow of former president Jacques Chirac, will take place on Friday at the Basilica of Sainte-Clotilde in Paris. Chirac died on June 5 at the age of 93.
What's in the landmark EU migration reform hardening border protections?
The EU's major immigration reform allowing member states to reduce protections for asylum seekers comes into force on Friday. The changes have prompted right groups to warn that humanitarian concerns are taking the back seat to politics in Europe, where public opinion has hardened on migration.
What's in the landmark EU asylum reform now coming into effect?
The EU's major immigration reform allowing member states to reduce protections for asylum seekers comes into force on Friday. The changes have prompted right groups to warn that humanitarian concerns are taking the back seat to politics in Europe, where public opinion has hardened on migration.
EU adopts major landmark asylum reform hardening border procedures
The EU adopts a major immigration reform on Friday that allows member states to reduce protections for asylum-seekers. The changes have prompted right groups to warn that humanitarian concerns are taking the back seat to politics in Europe, where public opinion has hardened on migration.
The migration pact: What's in the EU's landmark asylum reform?
A major reform of European migration rules aimed at hardening border procedures and overhauling the asylum process comes into force on Friday.
World Cup 2026: Mexico beat South Africa in opening match
The 2026 World Cup began in Mexico City with an opening ceremony filled with colour, dancing and a performance by global music star Shakira. Julian Quinones and Premier League player Raul Jimenez scored the first goals of the tournament.
World Cup 2026: Mexico beat South Africa in the opening match
The 2026 World Cup began in Mexico City with an opening ceremony filled with colour, dancing and a performance by global music star Shakira. Julian Quinones and Premier League player Raul Jimenez scored the first goals of the tournament.
'Acknowledging rights and needs of Israelis and Palestinians: Shared path towards a secure future'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Avi Meyerstein, co-founder and president of the Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALLMEP). At a moment when international attention is increasingly consumed by conflict across the Middle East, Meyer argues that the crises currently unfolding are not isolated events but manifestations of unresolved political conflicts that have been left to fester for decades. "W...
South Korea sentences ex-president Yoon to 30 years over North Korea drone incident
South Korea on Friday sentenced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison for sending military drones into North Korea in a bid to "heighten inter-Korean military tensions and manufacture a national crisis" enabling him to declare martial law. Yeol was in February given a life imprisonment sentence – which he is appealing – for leading an insurrection with his 2024 martial law declaration.
S. Korea's ex-president gets 30 years over North Korea drone incident
A South Korean court sentenced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison on Friday for sending military drones into North Korea, saying he planned the action as pretext for his disastrous martial law declaration in 2024.
South Korea defeat Czech Republic to make strong World Cup start
South Korea won their first World Cup match on Thursday beating the Czech Republic 2-1, thanks to a decisive late goal from substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu.
South Korea defeat Czechs to make strong World Cup start
South Korea got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start by beating the Czech Republic 2-1 Thursday after finally converting some of the many chances they created.
Musk's SpaceX set to make biggest-ever initial public offering on Wall Street
Elon Musk's space transport company SpaceX is set to begin trading on the US market on Friday with an offering of more than 555 million shares priced at at $135 each. The move is expected to place SpaceX in the top 10 of Wall Street's biggest companies and make Musk the world's first trillionaire.
Musk's SpaceX set to make biggest ever initial public offering in US market debut
Elon Musk's space transport company SpaceX is set to begin trading on the US market on Friday with an offering of more than 555 million shares priced at at $135 each. The move is expected to place SpaceX in the top 10 of Wall Street's biggest companies and make Musk the world's first trillionaire.
SpaceX IPO set for liftoff in record market debut
Elon Musk's SpaceX was set to begin trading on the Nasdaq exchange Friday with the biggest initial public offering in history expected to make the polarizing entrepreneur the world's first trillionaire.
Trump to celebrate 80th birthday with cage fight on White House lawn
US President Donald Trump will celebrate his 80th birthday on Sunday with characteristically unique event: a $60 million UFC match will see bare-knuckle fighters battle it out in a mesh-framed cage on the White House's famed South Lawn. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the event as "a gift to the American people".
Happy Birthday Mr. President: Trump to turn 80 with cage fight
US President Donald Trump will celebrate his 80th birthday on Sunday with characteristically unique event: a $60 million cage match will see bare-knuckle fighters battle it out in a mesh-framed cage on the White House's famed South Lawn. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the event as "a gift to the American people".
Happy Birthday Mr. President: Trump to turn 80 with cage fight
It's the ultimate symbol of American politics under Donald Trump -- a blood-soaked cage match on the lawn of the White House for the US president's 80th birthday.
Middle East live: US forces shoot down Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz
US forces shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones as Tehran appeared to attempt to strike commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, hours after US President Donald Trump announced a "great settlement" to end the war. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
DR Congo's World Cup team cleared for US entry after Ebola quarantine
DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre said Thursday he hopes his side can deliver a strong World Cup showing after arriving in the US following an imposed quarantine period linked to the Ebola outbreak. The team, making their first appearance at the tournament since 1974, have relocated preparations abroad but aim to bring some emotional relief to supporters back home.