First Budapest Pride since Orbán ousted from office

“A new era has begun” is how some Hungarians are describing this year’s Pride march, following 16 years of Viktor Orbán’s government, during which the event was consistently restricted. France 24 correspondent Gulliver Cragg is in Budapest, where thousands are taking part in the parade despite scorching temperatures. The position of the newly elected Prime … Read more

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 … Read more

US, Iran trade strikes putting truce at risk

Skip next section Hezbollah leader rejects US-backed Israel-Lebanon agreement 06/27/2026June 27, 2026 Hezbollah leader rejects US-backed Israel-Lebanon agreement Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said Saturday that the militant group deemed the US-backed Israel-Lebanon agreement “null and void.” He described it as a “humiliation” and a “surrender of sovereignty.” “The framework agreement in Washington is humiliating, shameful, … Read more

World Cup: Veteran Perisic banking on Croatia’s excellent record against Africa in Ghana match

Veteran Croatian player Ivan Perisic hopes their excellent record against African opposition can help them win their crucial match against Ghana on Saturday as they look to book their spot in the knockouts. Croatia has three wins and a draw against African World Cup opponents since 2014, including their victory over Morocco to secure third … Read more