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Pogacar fired up by losing twice to Evenepoel at Tour de France

There was no surprise the Slovenian lost to the world and Olympic time-trial champion in a race against the clock, but Tuesday's stage 16 defeat came two days after the Belgian surprisingly beat Pogacar on a mountain-top finish.

With three mountain stages left in the 113th edition of the Grande Boucle, including two that finish on the iconic Alpe d'Huez, Pogacar said he wanted to restore the Tour's hierarchy.

"Obviously, I always race to win and today I'm not going to lie, I really wanted ...

Jordan Bardella to address Nigel Farage’s Reform UK conference

LONDON — Jordan Bardella will speak at Reform UK’s upcoming party conference in Birmingham, the British party confirmed Tuesday.



Bardella, president of the far-right French party National Rally, will give an address in English to Nigel Farage’s supporters on Sept. 4, the second day of Reform’s three-day get-together.



“I am pleased to welcome Jordan to our party conference,” Farage said in a statement. “He represents a new generation of political leaders who are standi...

Outrage in France as Macron appoints senator who fought gay marriage to key rights job

French lawmakers on Tuesday narrowly approved President Emmanuel Macron’s candidate to serve as Défenseur des droits (human rights ombdusman), despite vehement opposition from groups arguing that Senator François-Noël Buffet’s views run counter to the mission of defending the rights of the most vulnerable.

Why Russia opened fire near the British coast | Global News Podcast

A Russian warship carried out live-fire drills off the UK coast this week, in the latest instance of Moscow running military excercises near Nato territory. Last week, Poland scrambled fighter jets after Russian aircraft was spotted over the Baltic Sea. And the British government has said Russian submarines were seen near undersea cables and pipelines north of the UK earlier this year.

We ask Vitaly Shevchenko, chief analyst for BBC Monitoring, why the Kremlin is flexing its muscles so clos...

Two French firefighters die tackling blaze near Bordeaux airport

The blaze close to the parking lots at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport is said to have originated from a brush fire.

Evenepoel beats Pogacar by seconds in stage 16 of Tour de France

Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel powered to victory in the Tour de France's stage 16 time trial on Tuesday, beating overall leader Tadej Pogacar by 28 seconds to trim the Slovenian's advantage.

Evenepoel wins 'special' Tour de France individual time-trial

Belgian Evenepoel, 26, blasted over the stage 16 course along the shores of Lake Geneva 28 seconds quicker than reigning champion Pogacar in second.

Everyone else finished more than a minute back, with Dane Mattias Skjelmose taking third at 1min 04sec on the course from Evian-les-Bains to Thonon-les-Bains in the French Alps.

That performance by the world and Olympic time-trial champion -- on Belgium's national holiday -- cut four-time Tour winner Pogacar's overall lead to 4min 32sec.

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Latest news bulletin | July 21st, 2026 – Evening

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Evenepoel wins Tour de France individual time-trial

Belgian Evenepoel, 26, blasted over the stage 16 course along the shores of Lake Geneva 28 seconds quicker than reigning champion Pogacar in second.

Everyone else finished more than a minute back, with Dane Mattias Skjelmose taking third at 1min 04sec.

That performance by the world and Olympic time-trial champion -- on Belgium's national holiday -- cut four-time Tour winner Pogacar's overall lead to 4min 32sec.

It was Evenepoel's second successive stage victory after he triumphed on Sunda...

Andy Burnham’s cabinet: who’s in, who’s out?

Plus: policy announcements and how to fund them

France Is Poised to Restrict Social Media for Children

Its new law, which would be the first of its kind enacted by a European country, would ban access to some accounts for anyone under 15.

'We've got to be prepared to reprioritise': UK's PM holds first cabinet meeting

Andy Burnham told the inaugural meeting of his cabinet on July 21 that he would lead a "cost-of-living government", after unveiling an energy tax cut on his first full day as prime minister. At the same time, Burnham called for 'fiscal discipline', just as critics are doubting the VAT cut can be funded by the scrapping of former prime minister Keir Starmer's digital ID scheme. FRANCE 24's Rochelle Ferguson-Bouyahi takes a look.

'It has to work': France nears approval of under-15 social media ban

France's two houses of parliament are expected to give final approval to legislation that bars under-15s from social media. The bill comes amid concern over mental health of young people. If approved, France would follow Australia's lead, where the world's first ban ​for under-16s ‌on platforms including Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube came into ⁠force in December.

Why France's D-Day landing beaches could join Unesco's heritage site list

Normandy's D-Day landing beaches could soon be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site -- marking the culmination of a project launched nearly 20 years ago. The designation would recognise "outstanding universal value" and raise the international profile of the beaches -- including one where Allied forces built an artificial harbour. The UN's cultural agency is set to announce its decision between July 24 and 27.

Wildfire spreads in southeastern France as firefighters battle blaze

Firefighting aircrafts battled a fast-moving wildfire in southeastern France as the blaze spread across hundreds of hectares, prompting evacuations and threatening nearby communities.

UK to remove 5% tax on electricity bills as Burnham holds first cabinet meeting

The UK's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has held his first cabinet meeting, telling ministers he will set out his plans "over the coming days" and promised to reveal how his government will pay for any reductions in tax.

'France wants to lead the way' with under-15s social media ban

French lawmakers are expected to pass a bill on July 21st banning social media access to children under 15. If approved, France would follow Australia's lead, where the world's first ban ​for under-16s ‌on platforms including Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube came into ⁠force in December, as concerns grow over the impact social media has on the health and safety of minors.

Andy Burnham says his will be a ‘cost-of-living government’ in first cabinet meeting as PM – UK politics live

The new prime minister said he wants his government to look at ‘all possible ways’ to help families with high costsBurnham to cut VAT on electricity bills in first cost-of-living moveAntónio Costa, the president of the European council, said in a post on X that he held a “good” phone call with Andy Burnham last night, in which he said they agreed to “further strengthen” EU-UK relations and continue to cooperate to support Ukraine.He said there was also discussion about “common geopolitical ch...

Anger mounts in Italy after Moroccan man dies under police restraint while pleading for help

Anger mounts in Italy after Moroccan man dies under police restraint while pleading for help

The incident has been likened to George Floyd's murder in the United States six years ago, and also prompted comparisons with tactics used by the US's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under President Donald Trump.

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Three wounded in strike on Ukraine-bound LPG tanker off Romania in the Black Sea

Three wounded in strike on Ukraine-bound LPG tanker off Romania in the Black Sea

Romania’s president says the attack on the Ukrainian ship carrying dangerous chemicals was “most likely” the result of a Russian attack, calling it a “serious incident” and launching a probe to determine its cause.

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France could become first EU country to ban social media for under-15s

If the bill passes both the lower house and the senate, France is expected to become the first EU nation to ban social media for those under 15. Solange Mougin has more on the ban and how it wll work. Championed by Emmanuel Macron, it comes on the heels of similar bans in Australia and Indonesia and ahead of a ban on smartphones in high schools. But how will the ban work?

Tour de France hit by new wave of anti-doping tests

However, unlike those on Sunday targeting Tour leader Tadej Pogacar and former champion Jonas Vingegaard, these did not happen in the middle of the night.

Pogacar and Evenepoel had beeen amongst a number of riders to blast the night-time controls carried out by the International Testing Agency (ITA) as "inhumane" or disrespectful.

Evenepoel's Red Bull-Bora Hansgrohe, the Decathlon CMA CGM team of French teenage sensation Paul Seixas and French outfit Groupama-FDJ United were amongst the te...

UK cuts VAT on energy bills ahead of prime minister's first cabinet meeting

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham kickstarted his programme to ease the cost of living for millions of Britons by planning to remove tax on household electricity bills. The VAT cut is meant to reassure the markets ahead of his first cabinet meeting, with the new prime minister saying it will be funded by the scrapping of his predecessor's digital ID scheme. FRANCE 24's Rochelle Ferguson-Bouyahi tells us more.

French environment minister to resign after passage of controversial farm bill

PARIS — French Minister of Ecological Transition Monique Barbut plans to step down in protest after lawmakers approved controversial farming legislation that exposed major divisions among President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist supporters.



A member of the minister’s team, granted anonymity to discuss a decision that has not been shared publicly, said that Barbut told Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and her own office she would resign after the bill’s expected passage by the French Senate la...

LIVE: Pete Hegseth testifies before Senate on Trump's supplemental funding request

Watch live as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine, and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins appear before the Senate Appropriations Committee for a hearing on the president's June 24 supplemental funding request.
The request seeks $87.6 billion, largely to replenish Pentagon resources following the U.S. military campaign against Iran. Read more: https://bit.ly/4hntrdx

French MPs aim to reach agreement on social media ban in time for new school year

French lawmakers are mobilising to reach a compromise on legislation that would ban children under 15 from using social media, aiming to have the restrictions in place for the start of the new school year in September.

Continuity and change in Burnham’s new cabinet

Chancellor from Labour’s ‘old right’ is experienced but unlikely to meaningfully diverge from previous set up

France and Germany move to tackle EU’s growing trade deficit with China

France and Germany are pressing for a stronger European Union response to China’s growing trade surplus and industrial overcapacity, as concerns mount over the impact on key European sectors.

French lawmakers expected to approve social media ban for under-15s

Parliamentarians from the upper and lower houses reached a compromise on the bill's text on Monday, paving the way for a vote on its final adoption, which is expected to pass despite criticism from parties on the left.

"Tomorrow, France will become the first country in Europe to introduce a digital age limit to better protect our children online," French Digital Minister Anne Le Henanff said on X.

President Emmanuel Macron has championed the law as a flagship reform of his final term in ...

What Andy Burnham’s new-look Cabinet tells us about Britain’s direction

What Andy Burnham’s new-look Cabinet tells us about Britain’s direction







A big Cabinet reshuffle under the incoming PM yielded some surprises — and opened up some potential new Westminster dramas.



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Newly appointed Chancellor John Healey leaves Downing Street in London as new Prime Minister Andy Burnham names his Cabinet on July 20, 2026. | Dan Kitwood/Getty Images












Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham wasted no time Monday s...

Unnatural physique turns Evenepoel into a Tour de France contender

The accepted wisdom has long been that Tour contenders need to tackle one of June's week-long stage races to prepare -- either the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes or the Tour of Switzerland.

Instead, Evenepoel dedicated himself to training for the Tour, particularly the punishing mountain stages.

On the start line in Barcelona two weeks ago, a leaner, meaner Evenepoel showed up.

Previously, he had a weakness compared to the best climbers on longer ascents, or when mountain passes came one after...

New York army veteran in custody after fire set outside ICE offices

Authorities said that a 43-year-old US Army veteran protesting ICE was taken into custody after he ignited fireworks and set a fire on the steps of the building that houses the agency's office in New York.

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The fight for Berlin’s streets is getting intense | DW News

Cyclists, motorists and politicians are locked in a battle over the future of mobility in Germany’s capital. As bike lanes disappear and protests grow, residents are asking: What kind of city do we want to live in?
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Andy Burnham vows to ‘bring back hope’ as he unveils his cabinet

New prime minister says government must ‘do better’ to deliver change but promises prudent approach to economyAndy Burnham has said his arrival in power will “bring back hope” to Britain as he launched his premiership with the surprise appointment of John Healey as chancellor and a promise to repair the long-term damage caused to communities during the Thatcher era.The new UK prime minister acknowledged people were “fed up” with politics as he addressed the country after taking over from Keir...

Andy Burnham’s first Labour cabinet: who’s in and who’s out?

From the Treasury to the Home Office, we look at who is heading up key departments in new PM’s governmentBurnham vows his arrival in power will be ‘circuit breaker’ moment for UKSix highlights from Andy Burnham’s first Downing Street speechAndy Burnham has appointed his first cabinet, with the new prime minister rewarding those who have been loyal to his takeover efforts. He had promised to pick his top team from all wings of the party in an effort to show he is trying to run a more inclusive...

Ukraine steps up pressure on Russia amid protests at home | DW News

As Ukraine and Russia exchange some of the war's largest long-range attacks, a political controversy is unfolding in Kyiv. Protests against the removal of defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov have raised questions about military reform and leadership at a critical moment in the war. We get the latest from Ukraine expert and former US State Department official Michael Kimmage and our correspondent Nick Connolly. DW apologies for the technical problems with the interview with Mr Kimmage.

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Who is in Andy Burnham’s new cabinet?

UK prime minister announces top team, with many experienced faces returning to government

France's Fontainebleau forest faces long road to recover after wildfires

The wildfires that ravaged more than 2,000 hectares of the Fontainebleau Forest have destroyed habitats and have put its diversity of plant and animal life under threat.

ICC Judge sanctioned for Netanyahu arrest warrant still defiant | DW News

An ICC Judge sanctioned by the US over an arrest warrant issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says tells DW he remains committed to his work in international justice.

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Andy Burnham makes more appointments for his first cabinet

John Healey becomes chancellor while Shabana Mahmood stays at the home office and Ed Miliband moves to the foreign office

World Cup 2026: Pedro Sanchez and King Felipe VI welcome La Roja • FRANCE 24 English

Spain's newly crowned World Cup champions were welcomed by King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
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'Rubbish': Ontario premier reacts to Trump's Canada wildfire comments

Reacting to President Donald Trump's threats to tariff Canada over wildfire smoke, Ontario Premier Doug Ford fired back, saying his country has sent help to the US for its wildfires, including last year, and didn't complain about smoke blowing north.

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'Labour thinks it has responsibility to prevent the rise of Reform UK', historian says • FRANCE 24

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Martin Farr, Senior Lecturer in Contemporary British History at Newcastle University, explains that "the Labour Party members and its MPs think that it's their responsibility to prevent" the rise to power of right-wing populist party Reform UK, and that has motivated the decision to replace Keir Starmer with Andy Burnham at 10 Downing Street.
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Iceland has 'nothing to lose' in EU membership talks, says French foreign minister

Iceland first applied to join the European Union in 2009, in the wake of the collapse of its financial sector, but suspended accession talks in 2015.

Mary Honeyball praises forward-looking PM 'prepared to inject some optimism' into United Kingdom

François Picard is pleased to welcome Mary Honeyball, former Labour Member of the European Parliament from 2000 to 2019 representing London. She offers a cautiously optimistic assessment of the arrival of Andy Burnham to 10 Downing Street. She frames the moment less as a potential political reset after years of institutional fatigue. Mary Honeyball argues that the significance of the new premiership lies in the possibility of restoring public confidence, rebalancing the relationship between c...

Mahmood, Miliband and Healey enter No 10 as Burnham reshuffles cabinet – UK politics live

Rachel Reeves, David Lammy and Peter Kyle have said they are leaving government as the new prime minister picks his top teamBurnham vows his arrival in power will be ‘circuit breaker’ moment for UKSix highlights from Andy Burnham’s first Downing Street speechAndy Burnham may see banners urging the government not to allow the proposed Rosebank oil field development in the North Sea as he drives to Buckingham Palace and the No 10 today.Here is a banner on Whitehall. Continue reading...

Judge approved night-time Tour de France doping tests

The International Testing Agency (ITA) petitioned the "Paris judge specialising in liberty and detention matters ... to authorise the anti-doping tests that took place overnight between July 18 and 19," the prosecutor's office stated.

Both race leader Pogacar and Vingegaard -- the two men who have dominated the Tour for the last six years -- were visited overnight from Saturday to Sunday just hours before a crucial mountain stage.

Professional riders and anti-doping testers were at loggerh...

Latest news bulletin | July 20th, 2026 – Evening

Latest news bulletin | July 20th, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Two French diplomats subjected to ‘extremely serious act of intimidation’ in Iran, FM Barrot says

France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Monday said two French embassy officials had been subject to an “extremely serious act of intimidation” by Iranian security services in Iran the day before, having been held and interrogated for hours. One of them was also subjected to physical abuse, he said. 

Europe Today #151, in less than 60 seconds

Spaniards take to the streets to celebrate their #WorldCup triumph, Andy Burnham becomes the UK's 59th prime minister, and Europol warns that the terrorist threat in Europe remains persistent.

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Residents evacuated as the south of France burns

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.

France welcomes Gabon's Oligui as mineral and military ties defy wider rift in Africa

Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema begins a three-day official visit to France on Monday, underlining the close relationship between Paris and one of its few remaining key allies in Francophone Africa. 

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France skipper Mbappé denies Messi to win second Golden Boot award

Kylian Mbappé will return to France from the World Cup with his reputation as one of the best strikers of his generation enhanced, having become the first player to win the competition's Golden Boot award twice.

Bad cabinet appointments will steal Burnham’s precious hours

Incoming leader would do well to take Rishi Sunak’s advice on maximising your time as prime minister

LIVE: Outgoing UK PM Starmer steps down, Andy Burnham takes office

Keir Starmer makes his farewell speech outside his Number 10 Downing Street office and tenders his resignation formally to King Charles at Buckingham Palace before Andy Burnham, dubbed the 'King of the North,’ is invited to form a government and take up residence in Downing Street as Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade.

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Andy Burnham set to be named PM today, but questions over cabinet and policies remain

As the UK prepares for its seventh prime minister in a decade, questions swirl over who will be in Andy Burnham's cabinet and what will be on his policy agenda.

Flavours of Iraq review – vivid childhood memories of 80s Baghdad from writer in Paris exile

Powerful animation portrays experiences of a French-Iraqi journalist Feurat Alani, with anecdotes about his father, a prominent leftist exileWith a title translated a little inelegantly from Le Parfum d’Irak to “flavours of Iraq” when “the perfume of Iraq” might have been simpler and better, this film is a powerful, vivid animation co-directed by Léonard Cohen with its author, French-Iraqi journalist Feurat Alani, robustly narrated in Alani’s first-person by the actor Malik Zidi. The animatio...

France’s controversial Ripost public disorder law faces final test

France’s controversial “Ripost” law, aimed at strengthening the state’s response to urban unrest and public disorder, is set to face a decisive test on Monday when a joint parliamentary committee will study versions adopted by the National Assembly and the Senate.

Paris and Berlin set year-end deadline for options to reform EU’s diplomatic arm

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No broader conspiracy in 129 noncitizen voter prosecutions since 1996

Investigative reporter Peter Eisler explains how a Reuters data analysis contradicts US President Donald Trump's claim of widespread illegal voting by noncitizens.

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Fast-moving wildfire in southern France forces evacuations, burns homes in Var

A fast-moving wildfire in southern France forced dozens of residents to evacuate on Sunday as more than 600 firefighters and water-bombing aircraft battled the blaze. Fanned by strong winds and dry vegetation, the fire near Draguignan burned 10 homes, damaged nine others and slightly injured one firefighter, authorities said.

Ukraine's new strategy draws fierce Russian response | DW News

Russia has responded to Ukrainian forces striking warehouses, shipping and logistics targets that Kyiv says are supporting Russia's war effort. Moscow fired more than 40 missiles and 125 drones overnight, damaging homes, offices and industrial sites in Ukraine.
Kyiv has been taking the war deeper into Russia than ever before and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the campaign will continue to expand. But the latest attacks by Russia have exposed gaps in Ukraine’s air defenses.

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Dozens of Mali soldiers killed in major al-Qaeda ambush | DW News

Dozens of Malian soldiers have been killed after their military convoy was ambushed in northern Mali in one of the deadliest attacks on the country's armed forces in recent months.
The assault was claimed by JNIM, an al-Qaeda-linked militant group, alongside the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), a separatist movement operating in northern Mali. Footage released by JNIM appears to show captured Malian soldiers following the attack.
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US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attack

The US said it had completed an ​eighth straight night of attacks against Iran after earlier announcing that two US military personnel were killed in Jordan, while US allies in the region reported more Iranian attacks,

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Israeli strikes on Gaza City kill at least 9 Palestinians | DW News

The Israeli military struck at least two neighborhoods in Gaza City on Saturday. Palestinian hospital officials said that at least six adults and three children were killed.

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German Chancellor Merz hints at possible cabinet reshuffle after top CDU figure resigns

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has hinted he could reshuffle his government after Jens Spahn resigned as parliamentary leader, adding to pressure on the ruling conservatives ahead of key regional elections.

Palestinians hold funerals for those killed in Israeli strikes

'Every day there’s killing and strikes': Palestinians mourned loved ones in Gaza’s Deir al-Balah, a day after an Israeli strike hit a house whose residents had been warned to evacuate.

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Vingegaard to undergo collarbone surgery after Tour de France crash

The 29-year-old Dane, who was sitting second overall, went down hard on a bend as his Visma-Lease a Bike team were setting a fierce pace to chase down the day's breakaway.

"Jonas sustained a fractured collarbone and multiple abrasions," his team said in a statement.

"Due to the severity of the collarbone fracture, surgical intervention has been recommended and will be performed in the coming days.

"Join us in wishing Jonas a smooth recovery."

Vingegaard was visibly in pain following the ...

Latest news bulletin | July 19th, 2026 – Evening

Latest news bulletin | July 19th, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Cuban dissident artist arrives in US after 5-years in prison • FRANCE 24 English

A hero's welcome for Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara as he arrived in Miami following his release from prison in Cuba. The dissident artist accepted exile after the United States granted him humanitarian parole. Otero Alcántara co-founded the San Isidro Movement, a collective of Havana-based artists, writers, and musicians that protests against the Cuban government.In 2021, he was arrested in Havana during anti-government demonstrations and was later sentenced to five years in prison on charges o...

Kuwait, Bahrain respond to Iranian attacks amid growing escalation • FRANCE 24 English

The risk of a wider war in the Middle East is growing after authorities in Bahrain and Kuwait said they intercepted missiles and drones launched from Iran. Air raid sirens also sounded in Jordan's capital, Amman, while Israel said it detected Iranian missiles targeting the coastal city of Aqaba. The escalation comes after the US Embassy in Jordan urged American citizens, in a social media post, to avoid Aqaba's airport and seaport because of a specific and credible threat. Teaching Fellow in ...

US, Iran exchange new strikes • FRANCE 24 English

The risk of a wider war in the Middle East is growing after authorities in Bahrain and Kuwait said they intercepted missiles and drones launched from Iran. Air raid sirens also sounded in Jordan's capital, Amman, while Israel said it detected Iranian missiles targeting the coastal city of Aqaba. The escalation comes after the US Embassy in Jordan urged American citizens, in a social media post, to avoid Aqaba's airport and seaport because of a specific and credible threat.
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African designer Imane Ayissi redefines luxury on Paris haute couture stage

Models stepped on to a Paris runway last week wearing sculptural gowns in African textiles by Imane Ayissi – the first and still the only designer from sub-Saharan Africa to take part in Paris's haute couture shows. 

England stun France in goal fest for third place

England finish third after dominating in the first half. France managed to claw its way back into the game, but did not manage to find the win for Didier Deschamps' last match as French manager. Mbappé becomes the highest scoring player in world cup history, and Michael Olise matches Lionel Messi's all-time assist record. Meanwhile, Spain are hoping to get another star on their jersey, whilst Argentina is looking to achieve back-to-back world cup victories.

Tour de France rivals Pogacar, Vingegaard given night-time doping controls

French newspaper Le Parisien had said that both four-time winner Pogacar and two-time former champion Vingegaard, were targeted by International Testing Agency (ITA) officials at their hotels during the night.

"I got four hours of sleep today. Not (at) 2:00 am in the morning, because they were (there at) 5:00 in the morning," he said before the start of Sunday's 15th stage from Champagnole in the Jura to Plateau de Solaison in the Alps when asked about the report.

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The Grand Mosque of Paris, 'part of the French Republic' for 100 years

Inaugurated 100 years ago this week, the Grand Mosque of Paris is France's longest-serving Islamic place of worship and a landmark for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. From its origins as a tribute to Muslim soldiers who fought in the French army to its present as a centre of moderate Islam, rector Chems-Eddine Hafiz says it has an integral place in France.

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US launches new wave of strikes on Iran as Israel vows 'powerful' response to Tehran

US launches new wave of strikes on Iran as Israel vows 'powerful' response to Tehran

Iran says the latest US strikes killed at least 50 people and wounded 517. Washington said the attacks were retaliation for a strike on a US base in Jordan that killed two US service members, left one missing and injured four others.

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England beat France 6-4 to finish third

The World Cup resumed on Saturday with the third-place playoff, where England defeated France 6–4. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick to help the Three Lions secure their best tournament finish since 1966. Despite the defeat, Kylian Mbappé scored twice for Les Bleus to overtake Lionel Messi as the all-time leading World Cup scorer with 22 career goals.

French coach Didier Deschamps retires after 14 years

France's World Cup campaign ended in disappointment as Didier Deschamps brought his 14-year tenure as the national team's longest-serving manager to a close. The defeat marked the end of a remarkable era, during which he led Les Bleus to major international success. Morgan Aire looks back at his distinguished career.

French journalist warns of press freedom crackdown as court revives source hunt

A French court has ordered the reopening of an investigation into journalist Ariane Lavrilleux over the highly sensitive "Egypt Papers" investigation, reviving a case that press freedom groups say could have major consequences for the protection of confidential sources in France.

The story behind the murder of four foreign farm workers in Italy | Focus on Europe

Four seasonal farmworkers were burned alive inside a car while criminal labor brokers allegedly held the doors shut from the outside. The men had reportedly protested against the poor conditions they faced on the job.The murder has reignited a national debate over the pay and living conditions of Italy’s largely migrant agricultural workforce. For years, not only in Italy criminal networks have profited from a system that critics say leaves vulnerable workers at the mercy of illegal recruiter...

US launches new airstrikes on Iran after confirming troop deaths • FRANCE 24 English

The US launched an eighth round of strikes on Iran overnight on Saturday after an Iranian attack on a base in Jordan killed two American service members, left one missing and four requiring hospitalisation. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington.


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Russia's largest online retailer hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes | DW News

Ukrainian drones struck warehouses near Moscow, killing several night shift workers and injuring dozens. Kyiv says the facilities, operated by Russia's largest online retailer, supplied drone parts for Russia's war effort.

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Saka hits three as England beat France in 10-goal thriller for third place

Bukayo Saka hit a hat trick as England edged past France 6-4 on Saturday afternoon to claim a zany bronze medal match in Miami.

India's activist on hunger strike remains stable

Authorities in India's capital Delhi have moved fasting social activist Sonam Wangchuk to the hospital in compliance with a court order, police said on July 18.

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India's activist on hunger strike remains stable, doctor says

Sonam Wangchuk's condition is stable, his doctor said, after the activist was moved to a New Delhi hospital when his condition worsened on the 21st day of a hunger strike launched to demand the resignation of the federal education minister.

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Hungarian president Tamás Sulyok signs constitutional amendment ending his own mandate

Hungarian president Tamás Sulyok signs constitutional amendment ending his own mandate

President Tamás Sulyok signed the seventeenth amendment to the Fundamental Law on Saturday, he announced on Facebook. The sitting president’s mandate will end the day after it takes effect.

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France-England live: Follow Deschamps' final bow in third-place playoff

France and England meet in the third-place playoff at the World Cup in Miami, with Didier Deschamps preparing for his final match as France manager after 14 years at the helm. Les Bleus and the Three Lions seek redemption following their semi-final heartbreak. Follow our liveblog for minute-to-minute commentary. 

India banned dowries decades ago. So why are they causing women's deaths? | DW News

Dowries have been illegal in India for more than 60 years. Yet activists say the practice remains deeply embedded in society, and women continue to face harassment, abuse and even death when their husbands' families demand more.

The death of former model and actress Twisha Sharma, whose family alleges she was killed over dowry demands, has reignited a national debate about one of India's most persistent forms of gender-based violence. Her husband and mother-in-law deny wrongdoing and remain...

Bolivian women skaters honor Indigenous roots in 'pollera' skirts

As skateboard wheels rattle across the concrete bowls of La Paz's skate parks, Francesca Loza, a 25-year-old medical student, cuts an unusual figure. Dressed in the layered pollera skirt once worn daily by her mother and grandmother, she joins fellow members of the Bolivian skate collective 'Warmis Sobre Ruedas' in blending Indigenous tradition with a sport more commonly associated with urban youth culture.

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Wembanyama to make France team return after two years away

Wembanyama has been named in the squad for the first two matches of the main qualifying round for the 2027 World Cup, which will take place at the end of August against Slovenia and then Sweden.

Wembanyama will also take part in two warm-up matches against Serbia one week before the qualifiers.

The 22-year-old had been forced to withdraw from Euro 2025, having not fully recovered from the venous thrombosis in his right shoulder that brought his 2024/25 season to a premature end.

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Teenage talent Seixas delighted after 'marvellously tough' Tour de France stage

Seixas has been in the top 10 overall since the opening stage in Barcelona two weeks ago, but he has gradually snared a few seconds here and there from his rivals for a podium finish in Paris.

And on Saturday, his third place finish on the mountainous 155km stage from Mulhouse to Le Markstein Fellering allowed him to leapfrog Juan Ayuso into fourth, and snatch the best young rider's white jersey from the Spanish 23-year-old.

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CDU's Jens Spahn resigns amid growing scrutiny over surrogate baby

CDU's Jens Spahn resigns amid growing scrutiny over surrogate baby

Following Spahn's resignation, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described the move as "the right one" and "unavoidable." "Credibility is the highest asset in politics," the chancellor added.

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Gulf council blasts "war crimes" by Iran • FRANCE 24 English

The United States and Iran continued exchanging strikes on Saturday as tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz escalated. US Central Command carried out a seventh consecutive night of attacks, targeting military infrastructure and maritime capabilities, while Iran launched strikes on neighbouring Gulf states. The most significant damage was reported at a water desalination plant in Kuwait. The Gulf Cooperation Council has condemned Tehran's attacks on civilian sites, describing them as ...