Scottish police said on Sunday they have charged a 36-year-old man in connection with a series of attacks in Edinburgh on Friday. “A 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with a number of incidents which occurred in Edinburgh on Friday, June 19, 2026,” a Scottish Police statement said. “A report has been submitted to … Read more
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues in the US, Canada and Mexico, Iran is to play Belgium later today. Iran’s coach, however, says his team is still being treated unfairly by the US through travel restrictions and visa refusals. Story by Natasha Li. Source link
VivaTech turned ten this year and Europe’s biggest tech showcase has never been louder, shinier, or more crowded. But walking the show floors, France 24 tech reporters Charlotte Lam and Peter O’Brien were drawn to one topic: not about productivity or performance, but about companionship and how the booming AI market is filling that void. … Read more
Embattled UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was reflecting on the “political realities” facing his leadership, a senior minister said Sunday, as media reports suggested he could resign within days. The speculation follows rival Andy Burnham’s decisive by-election victory, which has strengthened expectations that the Labor heavyweight will challenge Starmer for the party leadership and premiership. … Read more
For many of us, the day often starts with a swipe. Before even getting out of bed, we might be scrolling through TikTok, Instagram Reels or YouTube shorts. A few clips become a few dozen. Minutes become an hour. Then, later in the day, we return for more. Researchers at the University of Bayreuth, Germany, … Read more
Lebanon is at the center of the ongoing US-Iran talks in Switzerland. Israel and Hezbollah continued to exchange fire in Lebanon despite the ceasefire concluded a few days ago. Iran answered by closing the Strait of Hormuz. On Sunday, fighting was reported to have stopped for almost 24 hours – a first since March 2 … Read more
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to resign on Monday and set out a timetable for his departure, according to a report by the Observer. Starmer has publicly vowed to stay in post, but pressure is building as more and more Labor Party colleagues conclude his time is up. Details and analysis by FRANCE … Read more
Germany is considering sweeping pension changes, including raising the retirement age to 70. Meanwhile, football fans are celebrating after the men’s national team qualified for the World Cup knockout stage. DW has more. Source link
Football fans around the globe tune into the World Cup, the Obama’s celebrate a presidential legacy in Chicago, Parisians find a new way to escape soaring temperatures and the Knicks celebrate their NBA championship victory in New York. FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week’s most striking images. Source link
Colombians are heading to the polls this Sunday to elect a new president. The frontrunner is Abelardo de la Esperiella. He has vowed to return to full-scale military confrontation with armed groups. His challenger is leftwing senator Iván Cepeda, he argues for modifying the current peace plan, which seeks disarmament through negotiations. Six decades of … Read more