Belgian cyclist Tim Merlier won the Tour de France’s seventh stage in a sprint finish in Bordeaux under scorching temperatures while reigning champion Tadej Pogacar kept the leader’s yellow jersey. Source link
At least 12 people have died and 23 remain missing after Spain’s deadliest wildfire in two decades tore through the southern region of Almeria, with authorities saying the blaze may have started when a power line fell onto dry vegetation. As Europe faces an early and intense fire season, Spain now accounts for around 40% … Read more
NATO members agreed to a comprehensive military aid package for Ukraine totaling €140 billion at their recent Ankara summit. In addition, after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, US President Donald Trump announced that he intends to grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air defense missiles on its soil. These missiles are vital to … Read more
“We have to project decency and credibility,” Former French Ambassador to #NATO Muriel Domenach tells #F24Debate, arguing both are key to maintaining US engagement, deterring adversaries, and attracting partners ➡️https://f24.my/C2k7 Source link
Residents in northern Taiwan are preparing for Typhoon Bavi as authorities evacuate thousands of people, shut schools and businesses, and brace for torrential rain, flooding and winds of up to 155 km/h. The storm is expected to make landfall in southeast China on Saturday after already causing deadly landslides in the Philippines and widespread damage … Read more
Morocco posed little attacking threat in the first half, spending much of it in a low block as they sought to withstand France’s relentless pressure. Kylian Mbappé won a penalty in the 28th minute after being fouled by Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui. Following a lengthy and controversial VAR check lasting more than three minutes, … Read more
Nearly 1,000 years after chronicling the Norman conquest of England, the Bayeux Tapestry is making history once again. The fragile 11th-century embroidery has arrived in London on an unprecedented loan to the British Museum, prompting delight and concern in equal measure. Celebrated as one of Europe’s greatest medieval treasures, its journey has reignited debates over … Read more
After a NATO summit focused on Iran, Ukraine and ties with Donald Trump, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan surprised leaders with an unusual gift: engraved vintage revolvers with live ammunition. The unexpected presents created diplomatic and logistical challenges, with several leaders saying the weapons would be decommissioned or donated to museums. Source link
The UN has raised the alarm over a worsening humanitarian crisis in El-Obeid, a city besieged by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, where many civilians are dying amid relentless attacks. FRANCE 24 correspondent Bastien Renoul spoke to residents inside, who describe bombed water infrastructure, constant strikes and growing fears of famine as food … Read more
At least 12 people have been killed in a wildfire in a tourist area in the south of Spain, officials said Friday, as extreme heat spreads across the region. Regional emergency officials said the victims included British and other foreign nationals. What do we know about wildfires? By late Thursday evening, six people had died … Read more