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Paris mortuaries overwhelmed as France counts victims of devastating heatwave

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. 

Macron hosts Oman sultan for talks on toll-free reopening of Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron hosts Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on Monday for the Gulf leader's first official visit to France, with talks expected to focus on securing the toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Putin admits to a fuel crisis that could endanger Russia's defenses | DW News

Could this be the beginning of the end of the war with Ukraine? Fuel shortages are spreading across Russia, as Ukraine increases its attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. Vladimir Putin acknowledges damage, but claims it is having no impact. However Russians are fleeing some parts of Russian-occupied Ukraine, which must be troubling for the president with an upcoming election. DW's Ben Fajzullin speaks to Ivana Stradner from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. about the latest deve...

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing skyscraper

A light aircraft crash into Beijing's tallest building on June 26 killed the pilot and injured 13 people who were not on board, the local government said following ‌the unusual accident for the Chinese capital, where airspace is heavily restricted.

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Russian President Putin acknowledges fuel supply problems | DW News

Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged a "deficit" in fuel supplies, with shortages and long queues reported at petrol stations across the country. The situation follows a wave of Ukrainian drone strikes targeting oil refineries and energy infrastructure, which analysts say has disrupted production and forced authorities to impose export curbs and rationing measures in several regions.

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Is this the summer that pushes Europe to adapt to extreme heat? | DW News

From cracked highways to record-breaking temperatures, Europe is feeling the impact of an extraordinary heatwave. But is this more than just another hot summer? Could it become the moment that pushes Europe to prepare for extreme heat?

DW News spoke with Professor Mojib Latif of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research, one of Germany's leading climate scientists, who has studied global warming and extreme weather for decades. We also asked DW political correspondent Jenny Graham about...

Serbians keep protesting even after Vucic says he'll resign

Thousands of protesters descended ‌on the Serbian city of Kraljevo, keeping up pressure on President Aleksandar Vucic a day after he said he would step down to pave the way for early presidential and parliamentary elections.
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Lebanon's ancient ruins bear scars of Israeli strikes

Israel's air and ground operations in Lebanon have hit UNESCO-listed Roman ruins in Tyre, pummeled the Mamluk-era market in Nabatieh and razed centuries-old towns along the southern border.

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Stars, Stripes, VIPs and Protests: Brussels hosts US Independence bash

Stars, Stripes, VIPs and Protests: Brussels hosts US Independence bash

Among those attending are Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.

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

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.

New Caledonia votes: High stakes in France's Pacific territory • FRANCE 24 English

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.


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

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. 

Bromell upsets Lyles, Duplantis shines at Paris Diamond League

Lyles, the reigning Olympic champion, suffered a disastrous start and could not make up the difference as Bromell, a two-time world bronze medallist, stormed to the win in 9.91 seconds from lane eight.

"I'm good. The feeling at the start was not what I expected," said Lyles, who finished second, a hundredth of a second off Bromell.

Switzerland's Audrey Werro continued her dominant form over 800m as she scorched to another victory, in a Diamond League record of 1min 53.80sec.

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Lightning strikes Eiffel Tower as thunderstorm rages over Paris. #EiffelTower #Paris #BBCNews

What happens when lightning strikes the Eiffel Tower? • FRANCE 24 English

The heatwave that's seen much of northern Europe melting in the past week, is moving eastwards, with Germany and Hungary reaching or exceeding 40 degrees in the past 24 hours.
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Latest news bulletin | June 28th, 2026 – Evening

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France hunts for new EU taxes to fund €2T budget

BRUSSELS — French President Emmanuel Macron has instructed his administration to find new EU-wide taxes to finance the bloc’s next €2 trillion budget, according to five officials familiar with the discussions.



Failure to agree on new levies would result in Paris sending more money to Brussels — giving ammunition to the country’s far-right National Rally party, which is leading the polls for the April 2027 presidential election.



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French skydiving plane crashes near Nancy, killing all 11 onboard

Five students and five instructors dead along with pilot after plane fell suddenly near aerodrome, says prefectA skydiving plane has crashed in north-eastern France, killing all 11 people onboard, according to the region’s prefect.The parachuting-school plane crashed near Nancy at 11am, said Yves Séguy, the prefect of the Meurthe-et-Moselle region. Continue reading...

Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France

The pilot and 10 passengers died in the incident, local officials said.

New Caledonia: Provisional results show anti-independence parties lead • FRANCE 24 English

New Caledonia's provincial elections are a crucial test of the territory's political future, with independence from France remaining the central issue. The possibility of independence from France remains the central political issue, with today’s vote taking place peacefully. The election comes two years after plans to expand voting rights to thousands of non-Indigenous residents triggered deadly unrest and forced the postponement of elections in 2024. France 24 International affairs editor Le...

Eleven people killed in parachutist plane crash in France

Eleven people were killed when ⁠a small plane crashed in the northeastern French town of Tomblaine, the local prefecture ⁠said.

Skydiving Plane Crashes in France, Killing All 11 People Aboard

Five instructors, five students and a pilot died when the plane crashed on Sunday morning in a field near the northeastern city of Nancy.

Lightning strikes Eiffel Tower as thunderstorm rages over Paris

Lightning struck the iconic Eiffel Tower on Saturday evening as a thunderstorm raged in the skies over Paris. The French capital has been sweltering in scorching temperatures for days now, much like other parts of Europe.

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Heatwave spreads across eastern Europe, France records 1,000 deaths in a week

The record-breaking heatwave in France is set to come to an end on Sunday, with the country's extreme weather alert expected to be lifted by the evening, bringing relief after temperatures climbed as high as 40°C this week. But the heatwave is far from over, as it shifts eastward, with Germany and the Czech Republic now preparing for the worst of the extreme weather.

Key poll in New Caledonia: First major vote on French Pacific islands since 2024 riots

Voting in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia closed on Sunday, with a turnout of 54.42 per cent, as citizens participated in the archipelago's first provincial elections since 2019. The results of the election, initially planned for 2024, will determine the balance of power in New Caledonia ahead of fresh negotiations with France on the territory's status, with independence remaining the defining political issue. Political scientist and post-colonial activist, Françoise Vergès, j...

French government under fire as hospitals face excess heatwave deaths

After 11 days of an exceptional heatwave and in the face of the heavy human toll that is beginning to emerge, politicians are accusing the French government of "incompetence" and "inaction." This comes after health officials said Sunday there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected compared to previous months.

Iraqi political officials arrested on corruption charges in overnight raid

Iraqi political officials arrested on corruption charges in overnight raid

Iraqi security forces sealed off all entrances to the capital’s heavily fortified Green Zone early Sunday and carried out raids inside the compound that houses key government institutions and foreign embassies.

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What France gets wrong about air conditioning

Is this the heatwave that finally changes French minds on air conditioning? Not the mind of environment minister Monique Barbut, for one, who said she was "horrified" by the idea of it becoming widespread. The rest of the world looked on perplexed as France suffered a brutal week, particularly for schools, hospitals and care homes. Long suspicious of it, French people are slowly adopting A/C, but it remains politically controversial and difficult to install in historic towns and cities.

The week in pictures: Earthquakes in Venezuela, Starmer's resignation and extreme heat in France

The resignation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer less than two years after his election victory, extreme heat grips France, fans fete the World Cup and twin earthquakes ravage Venezuela: FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.

Remains of people exhibited in ‘human zoos’ to be returned to French Guiana

In 1892, around 30 men, women and children from the Kali’na and Arawak peoples of French Guiana were brought to Paris to be put on display at "human zoos". Six of them did not survive the winter. A bill allowing the repatriation of their remains to their homeland has now received final approval – the culmination of a long struggle waged by their descendants.

France: 11 killed in civilian plane crash near Nancy

Police urged the public to stay away from the area around Tomblaine airport. The aircraft was reportedly carrying skydivers.

New Caledonia polls close in French territory's first provincial elections since 2019

Voting in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia closed on Sunday, with a turnout of 54.42 per cent, as citizens participated in the archipelago's first provincial elections since 2019. The results of the election, initially planned for 2024, will determine the balance of power in New Caledonia ahead of fresh negotiations with France on the territory's status, with independence remaining the defining political issue.

France records around 1,000 excess deaths during heatwave

The Public Health France agency said Sunday that around 1,000 more deaths than expected occurred during a record-breaking heatwave that baked much of western Europe for days, adding that 85 percent of the casualties were people aged 65 and over. The agency stressed that the figures were preliminary and were likely to be an underestimate.

About 1,000 deaths in France attributable to heat wave

PARIS — France has recorded 1,000 more deaths than usual this month — an increase that can be attributed to the record-breaking heat wave the country has gone through in recent days.



“Since June 24, approximately 1,000 additional deaths (unconsolidated figures) have been recorded compared to the deaths recorded in previous months,” the French national health agency said in a statement on Sunday.



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France sees around 1,000 excess deaths during brutal heatwave

Parts of France have topped 40°C this week, piling pressure on hospitals and first responders amid a surge in emergency callouts.

Greens examining how party decides policy as membership triples under Zack Polanski

Exclusive: Concerns in-person vote system is giving bigger say to organised fringe activists who can attend conferenceSenior Greens are examining ways to revamp the party’s structures to make it more effective and representative now its membership has more than tripled since Zack Polanski became leader.Under the party’s direct-democracy model, policy is voted on only by members who attend one of its two annual conferences, a system some Greens believe risks empowering organised fringe activis...

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US - Iran ceasefire shaky after second consecutive day of strikes | DW News

The ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran is looking increasingly fragile after a second day of retaliatory strikes. The rhetoric between the two countries has also heated up with Iran threatening a 'crushing response' to further US attacks and US President Donald Trump saying he will destroy Iran if they don't adhere to the agreement.

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New Caledonia polls open in first local vote in the French territory since 2019

Election will determine balance of power in New Caledonia before fresh negotiations with France on the territory’s statusPolls opened in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia on Sunday for the archipelago’s first provincial elections since 2019, after the vote was delayed as talks stalled over its political future.The election, initially planned for 2024, will determine the balance of power in New Caledonia ahead of fresh negotiations with France on the territory’s status, with indep...

Germany's heatwave plan under fire | DW News

Germany may be heading for a new heat record at 42 degrees Celsius. But critics have pointed out that the country is not adequately prepared to protect citizens from the heat. With the federal government taking a back seat when it comes to practical solutions against the burn, local authorities are struggling to cope with rising temperatures.

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Ukraine launches 40-day drone strike campaign to pressure Russia to end war | DW News

Ukraine has launched a wave of drone strikes as part of a 40-day push to force Moscow into talks to end the war. On Friday, Kyiv's forces launched over 600 drones at targets across Russia. DW News asked Ben Friedman, policy director at American foreign policy think tank Defense Priorities if the campaign could shift the battlefield stalemate.

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Serbian president says he will resign within weeks

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said he would resign within weeks and the country will hold early presidential and parliamentary elections, following 18 months of anti-government protests.

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Iran, US trade attacks in the Strait of Hormuz: Navigating the 'Guardian Angel' route • FRANCE 24

Shots have been fired in the Strait of Hormuz. The is a diplomatic and logistical condundrum of what to do next. A literal rock and a hard place, where 11,000 crew remain stuck on ships in the middle of two warring belligerents now negotiating peace, telling them opposing advice on how they can safely evacuate. The Iranian regime is telling them to leave, but to first cross via one of its islands Larak Island at the northern part of the Strait.

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Thousands march in Budapest's first Pride since Orban's fall

Over 10,000 Hungarians braved record heat to march in Budapest's first Pride since Viktor Orban's election defeat, waving huge rainbow and EU flags.

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Understanding the 'point men': Iran-US peace talks • FRANCE 24 English

Following the latest round of US-Iran peace talks, we assess the difficulties of diplomacy and the key characters at play. 

France 24's Gavin Lee spoke to Marvi Memon who served as a federal minister in the Pakistani govenrment from 2015 to 2018.

Produced by Gavin Lee, Alessandro Xenos, Antonia Cimini and Guillaume Gougeon 
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French Open champs head to Wimbledon wrestling with new-found status

Zverev finally secured his long-awaited major triumph with a tense five-set victory over Flavio Cobolli at Roland Garros earlier in June.

Long regarded as the most talented player never to win a Grand Slam, the 29-year-old German exorcised the ghosts of three previous major final defeats.

Zverev had been tipped to dominate since his emergence as a precious teenager caught the eye of Roger Federer, but passive play on the biggest stages had cost him dearly, until he at last held his nerve t...

'Full of good energy': Albanian activists find new hope in protest

Weeks of protests over plans to build a luxury resort on an ecological site have evolved into a broader anti-government movement in Albania, with thousands marching nightly in Tirana demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.
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Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events | BBC News

Temperatures broke June records in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands on Friday as the death toll from Europe's heatwave climbed in Spain and France and authorities cancelled concerts and other public events because of health risks.

Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C was recorded provisionally in the south-western city of Saarbrücken, just over the border from France, which this week endured its hottest temperatures three days in a row.

Although France's heatwave has peaked, its ...

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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 27th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Europe heatwave swamps hospitals, halts parties • FRANCE 24 English

As Europe's most severe heatwave on record continues, hospitals are admitting growing numbers of patients and emergency departments remain under intense pressure. Jim Cédric Hansen, Vice-President of the International Commission on Disaster Medicine in Rouen, explains why the human body struggles to cope with such extreme temperatures and why older people are particularly vulnerable, with prolonged exposure to intense heat potentially proving fatal.
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France: Current heatwave recalls 2003 casualties

Paris authorities have activated emergency procedures as hospitals across the capital come under increasing pressure during a heatwave that has gripped France and much of Europe for more than a week. France 24's Antonia Kerrigan reports from the Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou, one of the largest hospitals in Paris, where the emergency department recorded around 3,000 admissions on Friday alone because of the extreme heat, a 36% increase compared with a normal day.

Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France

The West African country's junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national interests.

France: Drowning deaths climb amid record-breaking heatwave

France's prolonged heatwave has now claimed the life of a fourth child, while the overall death toll continues to rise. In Paris, an adult man was found unresponsive in the Canal Saint-Martin after reportedly swimming outside the designated area. As Europe's most severe heatwave on record continues, hospitals are admitting growing numbers of patients and emergency departments remain under intense pressure. According to Professor emeritus at the Catholic University of Louvain-la-Neuve, Jean-P...

Kyiv and Moscow trade strikes as Ukraine hits arms factory deep in Russia

Kyiv and Moscow trade strikes as Ukraine hits arms factory deep in Russia

Ukraine said it used its FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles overnight to strike Russia's Titan-Barrikady weapons plant, which is thought to be involved in the production of parts for the Oreshnik missile.

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Australia to double penalty for social media ban breaches to $99m as tech giants accused of ‘not doing enough’

Prime minister Anthony Albanese says too many children still on platforms but he is ‘heartened’ by world-leading lawSocial media bans go global: big tech faces a reckoning after Australia’s crackdownGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government will double the penalty for breaches of Australia’s youth social media ban to $99m, arguing tech companies are “not doing enough” to keep children off harmful social media sites.And the eSafety commissioner, now inve...

French hospitals struggle in heatwave: Emergency services strained by increased call volume

After seven consecutive days of extreme heat, French hospitals have reached a critical point, with emergency departments reporting a sharp increase in heat-related health cases within just 24 hours between Wednesday and Thursday. According to emergency physician and infectious disease specialist Dr. Pascal André, the situation highlights the urgent need for stronger collaboration, reforms to healthcare staffing models, improvements to healthcare infrastructure, and greater government investm...

France cruise past Norway 4-1

Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France sealed top spot in their World Cup group with a commanding 4-1 victory over a much-changed Norway side on Friday. With both teams already assured of a place in the next round, France produced a ruthless display to finish the group stage in first place. Peter O'Brien reports.

Did the French government prepare for this or not?

The heatwave that has gripped Europe for days is slowly shifting eastward, bringing some relief to France. But healthcare services continue to face intense pressure, prompting the Paris region to activate an emergency hospital plan. The French government continues to face criticism over its long-term response to climate change-driven heatwaves, with school closures and a lack of air conditioning in hospitals and retirement homes highlighting ongoing concerns. Peter O'Brien reports.

Fans react to Haaland absence in France-Norway game

🇫🇷🇳🇴 Fans in Boston reacted with a mixture of surprise and disappointment to Erling #Haaland's absence from Friday's #France-#Norway game. 

The star striker was one of several players rested by the Norway coach ahead of the knockouts stage.

Burkina Faso junta cuts diplomatic ties with former colonial ruler France

Burkina Faso's ruling junta, lead by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, announced late Friday it has cut diplomatic ties with former colonial ruler France, accusing Paris of persistently acting against its interests. France called the decision "hostile and baseless".

Israel, Lebanon sign US-brokered framework peace deal | DW News

The agreement is the result of five rounds of negotiations in Washington. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war on March 2, when Hezbollah launched rockets into Israel in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

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Park vs Homes: The fight over Berlin's largest open space | DW News

It's one of the largest urban spaces in the world — bigger even than New York's Central Park. And just like New York, Berlin had decided to protect its Tempelhofer Feld, which is one of the most-visited public spaces in the city. Could the city’s housing crisis now change that? The mayor is backing a plan to build over 20,000 apartments there.

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Norway coach defends decision to leave out Haaland, Odegaard against France

"It was a no-brainer, for me, for the physio and for the medical staff, and for some of the players themselves," said Solbakken after he made 10 changes to his starting line-up following the 3-2 win over Senegal on Monday.

"They all said it would be difficult for many of them, and then the only consideration is of course the fans in Norway and here.

"They would have wanted to see Erling and Martin but we want to go as far as we can so it was a no-brainer. It didn't take us long to come to ...

Dembélé scores three against second string Norway as France claim Group I

Ousmane Dembélé rocketed up the World Cup goal-scoring charts on Friday with a hat trick as France demolished Norway 4-1 in Massachusetts.

Norway’s fans ready for battle at Boston stadium

Norway fans are hyped up before its game against France as they take over Patriot Place before heading into Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Venezuela deadly earthquake: 'Countless lives lost that in a normal country would have been rescued'

Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Germania Rodriguez Paleo, American-Venezuelan journalist and commentator, former US chief reporter for the Daily Mail. She offers a forceful political interpretation of Venezuela's earthquake disaster through the lens of institutional collapse and democratic illegitimacy. Rodriguez Paleo argues that while the earthquake itself was a natural event, the scale of the resulting humanitarian catastrophe was profoundly shaped by decades of political decay. 
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Burkina Faso ruling junta cuts diplomatic ties with ex-ruler France

Burkina Faso's military junta on Friday cut diplomatic ties with former colonial power France, accusing Paris of acting against its interests and backing subversive networks and militants in the Sahel. The move deepens the ruling authorities' break with Western allies since Captain Ibrahim Traore seized power in a 2022 coup.

Georgia lawmakers brawl in parliament during PM's annual report

A fistfight erupted in Georgia's parliament during the final plenary sitting of the spring session. The confrontation started during the question-and-answer session after the annual report of the government delivered by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.

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Georgian lawmakers brawl in parliament

A fistfight between lawmakers erupted in Georgia's parliament during a question-and-answer session after the annual report of the government was delivered by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.

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LIVE: Vessel tracker shows Strait of Hormuz after US military strikes against Iran

A vessel tracker shows Strait of Hormuz traffic. The U.S. military conducted ‌strikes against Iran on Friday, Central Command said in a statement, adding that U.S. aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and ‌coastal radar sites after Tehran's attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
 
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Brexit Britain: Sunlit Uplands or a Toad in the Harrow? • FRANCE 24 English

Political change in Britain has dominated the headlines, with Keir Starmer’s resignation paving the way for Andy Burnham, as the country also marks ten years since the Brexit vote.

Fresh peace talks between the US and Iran have begun amid continuing tensions and sharply different accounts of progress from both sides.

In Venezuela, the country’s strongest earthquakes in more than a century have left hundreds dead, with rescue efforts continuing and fears the toll will rise.

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American businesswoman Michele Kang buys French club Lyon

Kang, who has run Lyon for the past year, has acquired 87.78 percent of the club's share capital for a price of $30 million, the group said in a statement.

The purchased stake represents all of EFG's shares held by Eagle Bidco -- the holding company which is under judicial administration.

"It is with immense pride and great honour that I announce the successful closing of the deal," Kang told reporters at a press conference at the club's headquarters, adding that they had received approval...

Which countries have come to Venezuela's aid? | DW News

Authorities in Venezuela say the death toll from devastating twin earthquakes has surged past 900, with thousands injured and many more missing. Foreign rescue workers are arriving to assist local teams, many of whom have few tools to help them move rubble blocking access to thousands of trapped victims. We spoke to Cristina Garcia, Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at Save the Children.

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Fourth toddler dies in France as Europe’s brutal heatwave forecast to shift east

Scientists say hot spell is worst ever, with nearly half of region’s 850 largest cities facing unprecedented heat stress The number of deaths in France linked to the heatwave has climbed to four toddlers and more than 55 drownings, as the brutally hot conditions sweeping Europe were forecast to shift east, choking 150 million people under 35C (95F) temperatures.Scientists said the heatwave was the most severe and widespread ever, leaving nearly half of the region’s 850 largest cities grapplin...

What Kevin Warsh can learn from Alan Greenspan

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New Europol report delves into EU's most threatening criminal networks

New Europol report delves into EU's most threatening criminal networks

The EU's law enforcement agency stresses criminal networks exploit vunerabilities in financial systems and digital infrastructure, operate across borders and adapt quickly.

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Latest news bulletin | June 26th, 2026 – Evening

Latest news bulletin | June 26th, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Over a million immigrants risk deportation from US after landmark decision • FRANCE 24 English

The US Supreme Court has handed the Trump Administration another win on its policies aggressively cracking down on immigration and allowing mass deportations. In the conservative majority's 6-3 decision -the justices ruled that Washington can lift the temporary protected status of hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian migrants in the United States. That decision paves the way for those TPS holders to be sent back to their home countries.
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France introduces measures to limit the heatwave's impact on health services

A punishing heatwave that has suffocated large parts of France for days is now shifting east. With highs of 38 degrees Celsius forecast for cities like Paris, Strasbourg and Lyon. With hospitals overwhelmed, authorities have banned evening alcohol sales and public consumption in the capital, while a number of events, including this weekend's pride march, have been cancelled or postponed.

Punishing heatwave exposes cracks in France's nuclear power fleet

Three French nuclear plants halted production during this week's record-breaking heatwave as rivers became too warm to cool them, raising questions over the long-term future of Europe's biggest nuclear fleet.

Macron says France and Italy are working on a more stable Lebanon

Macron says France and Italy are working to secure a more stable Lebanon after the 36th Franco-Italian intergovernmental summit.

France shaken by schoolgirl's murder

How a French government inquiry has uncovered systemic judicial failures in investigating a man who's now accused of the murder of an 11-year-old schoolgirl. Her death has prompted mass protests nationwide. Also pregnant women in India are now entitled to 26 weeks of fully paid maternity leave. But in a society which still has very traditional values, how many women actually return to work after childbirth? Plus divorce parties are catching on in France as people celebrate the end of one cha...

FRANCE-UK: On the beach as migrants try to cross the Channel

Warm weather and calm seas have meant the number of #migrants tempting the crossing from northern #France to the #UK has risen sharply in recent days.Our reporters were on the beach, early in the morning, in Gravelines near Calais as a group of migrants tried, and failed, to board a small boat. They stood on the shoreline and watched as the already overcrowded boat disappeared into the distance.Migrants who spoke to FRANCE 24 said they were from Somalia, Sudan, Eritrea, Nigeria and Uganda an...

Increased health risks, limited resources: French hospitals overwhelmed by heatwave

As a result of the high temperatures and heatwave, human health could be at risk. In France there have reportedly been four times as many cardiac arrests. The mayor of Paris has stated that the number of deaths is on the rise. Across the country, hospitals are overwhelmed. Our colleagues at France Télévision were able to film in the emergency room at Châteauroux, where patients are at their wits’ end.

Swedish climate minister shows up to EU meeting with her baby

Sweden’s minister for climate and the environment, Romina Pourmokhtari attended a European Council Environment meeting in Luxembourg with her three-month-old baby on Friday.

“Very pleased to be back in the Council and looking forward to today's discussions on many different topics," Pourmokhtar, who gave birth in March, told journalists as she arrived with her son Adam in a sling.

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Paris Pride parade postponed to not stretch already overwhelmed emergency services

Organisers of the Pride March due to take place in Paris on June 27 weekend postponed the event after police ordered them to change the date to relieve pressure on emergency services during the heatwave. A popular music festival has also been cancelled, while public alcohol consumption has been temporarily banned. This comes as hospitals and emergency services are overwhelmed amid a historic heatwave. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell tells us more from eastern Paris.

Parisians seek refuge from heatwave in air-conditioned hotels

People booking rooms during the day to work while others seek night-time respite from stifling apartments

Europe heatwave live: red warning issued for millions in England; France and Belgium cancel events

Estimated 150 million people in Europe could experience temperatures above 35C todayEuropean heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists sayOver in the UK, firefighters are still trying to bring a large wildfire in Derbyshire under control.The blaze, which has burned over 500 square metres of moorland and woodland on Tintwistle Moor, near Glossop, broke out on Wednesday evening, with fire crews from Manchester and Derbyshire deploying a water-dropping helicopter a...

Paris bans drinking alcohol in public as hospitals hit heatwave breaking point

City’s Pride march also postponed as police chief says health and emergency services have been overwhelmedEurope live – latest updatesDrinking takeaway alcohol in the street has been banned in Paris this weekend and the city’s pride march has been cancelled to spare overwhelmed ambulance services and overcrowded hospitals in the deadly heatwave.“As you know, drinking alcohol with the sun beating down can have a devastating effect,” the ⁠Paris police chief, Patrice Faure, ​told ​BFM TV. Contin...

Brussels launches antitrust probe into French drugmaker Sanofi

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Heat Wave Prompts Paris to Suspend Sports Events and Public Drinking

The Paris police chief, Patrice Faure, said that alcohol restrictions were intended to ease pressure on the health services.

France heatwave overwhelms hospitals and forces Pride march delay

Emergency doctors at one of Paris's biggest hospitals warned on Friday that wards had become dangerously overcrowded after a week of soaring temperatures, as authorities restricted public alcohol consumption, organisers postponed the annual Pride march and €130 million was pledged to help schools adapt to climate change.

French riviera spared from scorching heatwave

Three quarters of mainland France is under a “red alert” for the heat. And it may seem odd that the southeastern Mediterranean coast is not under that highest level of warning. So why doesn't the mercury climb as high on the Côte d'Azur in the middle of a heatwave? The Mediterranean Sea allows the south-east of France to maintain lower temperatures than the rest of the country, as it cools the flow of hot air that builds up over the north-west.

Paris police asks major festivals be cancelled due to relentless heatwave

Paris police has asked several organisers to cancel several public events meant to be held on the weekend of June 27, including the pride march and the Solidays music festival. The police have said that if organisers did not comply, they would be banned. This comes as French emergency services and hospitals are overwhelmed due to record-breaking temperatures. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell tells us more from Paris.

Live: Paris Pride postponed, drowning death toll rises as Europe swelters in record heatwave

Organisers of the Paris Pride March on Friday postponed the annual event scheduled for Saturday after police ordered them to change the date to avoid overwhelming response services already under pressure due to extreme heat. The death toll from heatwave-related drownings in France rose to 55, according to authorities. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Paris bans public alcohol consumption as heatwave overwhelms emergency services

French authorities said hospitals in and around Paris were overwhelmed amid a record-breaking heatwave, adding that consumption and sales of alcohol would be banned from June 26. Paris police also told organisers to cancel several public events including the pride march to avoid overwhelming response services already under pressure due to extreme heat. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell tells us more from Paris.

#Paris tourists struggle amid historical #heatwave

#Paris tourists are struggling in extreme heat as #France faces another day of brutal #heatwave.Many sites like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre have announced early closures, as three quarters of mainland France remain under the highest 'red' alert.

EU ban on Russian combatants faces resistance from France and Italy

Rome and Paris have cited legal and technical concerns over how the ban should be applied in practice.

Paris desperate for ice amid record-breaking heat

PARIS — A historic heat wave has forced the city of Paris to turn toward big business to provide its firefighters with the resources they need.



Officials from center-left Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire’s cabinet have been reaching out to large-scale food retailers to mobilize stocks over fears that the Parisian pompiers, who in France are often the first responders in case of emergencies, would run out of ice cubes needed to cool down victims of heat stroke.



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Listen: Is Italy’s Meloni paving the way for the National Rally in France?

As Giorgia Meloni turns Italy into a test case of far-right rule, her mix of compromise in Brussels and hardline policies at home is quietly shaping how France’s National Rally sells itself to wary voters.