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France is through to the round of 16 after a fierce battle with Paraguay. Paraguay sat in a low block and tried to frustrate the Blues, often committing bad fouls, all of which went unpunished. Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal of the game, converting a penalty. Morocco were slightly stunned by Canada in the … Read more
Historically neglected, train travel in America is having a moment. The number of passengers has set new records in the last two years. With aviation fuel and gas prices still running well above pre-Iran war levels, even more travelers this summer travel season may turn to passenger rail to avoid expensive airfares and trips to … Read more
Over the weekend, the Palace of Versailles celebrated the 250th anniversary of American Independence with a historical re-enactment. The French government provided covert support to US states to help them obtain independence from the British. Source link
Venezuela’s twin devastating earthquakes killed nearly 3,000, updated official figures showed on Saturday, as international rescue teams began winding down search operations for survivors in the rubble of the disaster. Tens of thousands more are still reported missing. Source link
South Korea plans to invest excess tax revenue generated from its booming semiconductor industry into new growth engines. A top government official said on Sunday it was aimed at supporting the younger generation and addressing growing inequality, Yonhap news agency reported. Why is South Korea creating a provident fund? Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik … Read more
America marks 250 years of independence under a heatwave, a massive Russian attack sets Kyiv ablaze, France dominates Sweden at the World Cup, and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get married at Madison Square Garden: FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week’s most striking images. Source link
Paris’ appeals court is set to rule Tuesday in Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement case, a decision that could determine whether one of France’s leading presidential contenders can run in next year’s election. Source link
Venezuela’s twin devastating earthquakes killed nearly 3,000, updated official figures showed on Saturday, as international rescue teams began winding down search operations for survivors in the rubble of the disaster. FRANCE 24’s Maxime Pluvinet reports from Caracas. Source link
The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarization and a heat wave bearing down on millions of people across multiple states as celebrations got underway Saturday throughout the United States. Source link
Atosa Najafi tries to maintain her composure as she describes what happened. “About three weeks ago, security forces searched our apartment, confiscated personal belongings, and took away my brother,” she says. Since that day – June 6 – he has been haunted by worry for his 19-year-old brother Parsa and his parents in Isfahan, Iran. … Read more