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Despite a fragile ceasefire, Israeli strikes continue to hit parts of southern Lebanon. The latest attacks targeted areas near Nabatiyeh, a region that has come under repeated bombardment. While Israel says it is striking Hezbollah targets, civilians have continued to bear the consequences, with many forced to flee their homes. FRANCE 24’s Antonia Kerrigan reports … Read more

With the frenzy for the World Cup underway, we take a closer look at the debate over what to call the world’s most popular sport: football or soccer? We explore the origins of terms both and discover that while the French may call it “le foot” rather than “le pied”, the language is full of … Read more

Omar Artan, the Somali refree who was denied entry to the US for the World Cup, was chosen on Thursday to officiate the showcase UEFA Super Cup game in August between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Aston Villa. Source link

Pope Leo The pontiff made a plea for “human dignity” and condemned leaders, including Christians, who turned them away with “indifference”. Source link

France’s Charlie Dalin has died from cancer at the age of 42, his family announced on Thursday, one year after he sailed to a spectacular victory in the Vendée Globe. Dalin won the round-the-world race weeks after being diagnosed with a rare form of gastrointestinal cancer. Source link

🇫🇷 ⚽ France’s national team has arrived in Boston for the World Cup, where players were welcomed by fans outside their hotel. France will play its opening match against Senegal on June 16 in New Jersey. Source link

Pope Leo Leo called Gaudí’s unfinished temple, one of the world’s most visited monuments, a “sign of unity and harmony for all of Spain,” an ongoing building project like the lifelong journey all Christians make to find God. Source link

Escalating protests and social tensions in Mexico’s capital threaten to derail FIFA World Cup celebrations on the eve of the opening ceremony as protesters effectively block off access to the plaza set to host the country’s main fan celebrations. Mexico jointly hosts the soccer tournament with the US and Canada and kicks off festivities Thursday … Read more

1,569 days – four years and three months: That is how long Russia’s war in Ukraine has lasted. It is a milestone, surpassing the duration of World War One. The two conflicts are often compared for their brutal infantry assaults and heavy casualties. For more, FRANCE 24’s Gulliver Cragg reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. Source link