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Fast-moving wildfires in the southern French region of the Var have pushed many people from their homes. Over 600 firefighters have been used to try contain the blaze. It comes as temperatures surge past 40 degrees celsius, with an orange heatwave alert issued for Monday, July 20th.
Hamas on Monday named Khalil al-Hayya, one of the founding members of the Palestinian militant group, as its new leader. Hayya is seen as a respected and pragmatic Hamas veteran “who doesn’t get carried away easily”. Last year, he survived an Israeli attack in Doha targeting the Hamas leadership which left several people dead, including one of his sons.
For months, veteran Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya spearheaded the group's indirect ceasefire negotiations with arch-foe Israel in an effort to halt the war in Gaza.
The number of extreme weather events is on the rise, and some states are taking advantage of these climate crises to spread disinformation. A report by France's Institute for International and Strategic Affairs (IRIS) says that climate disinformation has become a “tool for destabilisation”.
Former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has become the UK's new prime minister, the seventh in a decade, following Keir Starmer's resignation on July 20. In his first speech, he has vowed to start a ten-year plan for Britain. His government and his first policies will quickly be announced. FRANCE 24's Benedicte Paviot tells us more.
The UK has a new prime minister. Former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is starting his premiership following Keir Starmer's resignation on July 20. In his first speech since officially becoming prime minister, he has promised a 10-year plan for the country. FRANCE 24's Benedicte Paviot takes a look.
Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street Monday, July 20th, passing the keys to former Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham. He came to victory with a huge majority in 2024, but just two years later his popularity ratings had sunk to record lows.
🏆🇪🇸 After Spain’s World Cup 2026 victory over #Argentina, Donald Trump appeared determined to stay in the spotlight during the trophy presentation, with #FIFA President Gianni #Infantino stepping in so the champions could take centre stage. 🎤
Rewatch Andy Burnham's first speech since becoming the new UK Prime Minister.
In the Andes, a 5.5 magnitude earthquake has hit Peru. At least six people died in the quake and more than 30 have been injured, according to local authorities. Damage was compounded by the area's rustic constructions - adding to that that the earthquake's epicenter was close to the surface.
Demonstrators in the Indian capital have marched to parliament as they demand the sacking of the country's education minister. The youth-led Cockroach movement, started as a satirical youth platform, but has morphed into something larger. Protesters are more galvanised after a hunger-striking social activist was forcibly moved to hospital, against his will.
UK soon-to-be Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to 'bring back hope' to the country as he succeeds to Keir Starmer. He is becoming the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, and the fourth one since 2022. His biggest challenge will be to convince voters to trust Labour can bring stability to the country.
Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester and new leader of the Labour Party, is taking the final steps to become prime minister and succeed to Keir Starmer. While he has vowed to do things differently to his predecessor, he is facing the same challenges. FRANCE 24's Benedicte Paviot looks at what he will be facing.
In the world of fashion, Haute Couture has a place all its own. Found nowhere else on earth, it is a distinctly French phenomenon. Both experimental and full of symbolism, Haute Couture sometimes looks unflinchingly at what is currently rattling the planet and puts our contemporary anxieties and fears on display. This edition features the Dutch duo Viktor & Rolf, Japan's Yuima Nakazato, the quinte...
From Madrid to Barcelona, Spanish fans were out in full force to celebrate their team's win. It took 11 shots to get them the 1-0 victory over Argentina. Meanwhile, in Buenos Aires, fans still celebrated late into the night, despite coming in second place for Lionel Messi's last World Cup outing.
UK PM Keir Starmer is resigning on July 20, with new Labour leader Andy Burnham set to take on UK premiership. But where will Burnham take the country once he is in power? While he has signaled he would focus on social issues, he has faced criticism regarding the clarity of his programme. FRANCE 24's Rochelle Ferguson-Bouyahi tells us more.
Rewatch UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's farewell speech ahead of Andy Burnham taking on the premiership.
The United States carried out a new wave of strikes in Iran on Monday as US deaths in the renewed fighting climbed to three and more ships came under attack in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by targeting US military assets in Bahrain, the home of the US Navy's 5th Fleet, and Kuwait.
Britain's incoming prime minister, Andy Burnham, has signalled that he will be focusing on cost-of-living and other domestic issues. He will outline the detail of the direction his premiership will take on July 20 during his first speech at 10 Downing Street. FRANCE 24's Rochelle Ferguson-Bouyahi tells us more on what to expect.
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar will meet with former chess champion Judit Polgar on Monday to ask her if she will serve as the country's next president. Hungarian lawmakers last week passed an amendment removing the current president from office after Magyar accused him of being a "puppet" of former prime minister Viktor Orban.
A third US soldier has died, this time in Iraq, during what US Central Command called the "controlled detonation" of a downed Iranian drone. It brings the number of US soldiers killed in fighting to 17. This comes as the war in Iran expands following the fallout of a 60-day ceasefire in early July.
After UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes his farewell speech outside 10 Downing Street on July 20 and formally tenders his resignation to King Charles, Andy Burnham will be received in Buckingham Palace to be made the country's seventh prime minister in a decade. FRANCE 24's Benedicte Paviot tells us what to know ahead of this political turning point.
By winning the World Cup final against Argentina, Spain has become the first country to hold the men's and the women's title at the same time. The men's team is now at 38 consecutive successful games, a record. Now, Madrid is preparing for the celebrations that will mark the return of La Roja to its home. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris tells us more on the atmosphere in Madrid.
Spain won the World Cup final 1-0 against Argentina. The final was deadlocked until Spain's Ferran Torres scored in extra time. It was a tough night for Argentina's Lionel Messi, regularly described as the best player of all-time, who was unable to score in what is likely to be his last World Cup final, paving the way for France's Kylian Mbappé towards the Golden Boot.
A fresh Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region Monday night wounded at least 10 people, including a child, Russian authorities said, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky saying the strikes had targeted an oil depot and "logistics facilities".
Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is set to become the United Kingdom's new Prime Minister this Monday, with a commitment to help raise living standards in the country. The Labour leader's agenda will be tested by the country's financial situation and his prior commitments, which limit his room for manoeuvre. In this segment, we'll see how his policies promise to deliver higher growth i...
Armoured riot police charged demonstrators taking part in a banned march on parliament in India's capital New Delhi on Monday linked to growing anger over irregularities in major university examinations. Saurav Das, a spokesperson for the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, said that two members of the movement were on their way to meet a senior minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet.
Spain's World Cup-winning team return to Spain on Monday, where they will be greeted by King Felipe VI before boarding an open-top bus for a parade through central Madrid. La Roja beat Argentina in the final on Sunday to clinch their second World Cup title after an extra-time goal by Ferran Torres.
