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Tens of thousands of people marched on June 30th South Africa’s largest cities, following a call from around 20 organizations demanding that South Africa tighten its immigration policy. The day was largely peaceful, despite a few arrests for attempted looting. Clashes between South Africans and immigrants have left at least four people dead in recent … Read more
In Kenya, mental health workers are trying to get men to take their psychological wellbeing more seriously. It can be a huge uphill battle, particularly when people feel like they have to suffer in silence. However, doing small things intentionally is a powerful start. The country’s largest psychiatric referral hospital is welcoming back a former … Read more
France have booked their place in the World Cup Last 16 after a 3-0 win over Sweden. Kylian Mbappe scored two more goals giving him six so far this tournament. It was the first match back for coach Didier Deschamps after his mother’s funeral and saw the whole French team unite with him as they … Read more
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, July 1: Papers discuss a story from China that has flown under the radar: a plane crashed into the tallest building in Beijing in unclear circumstances. Next: why was “controversial figure” Vadim Ermolaev targeted in Monaco? Also: could Ireland become the next summer holiday hotspot? Finally, yodlers in Basel didn’t get … Read more
The Turkish capital, Ankara, is busy preparing for the NATO summit on July 7 and 8. The high-profile meeting is taking place amid international tensions, fueled by US President Donald Trump’s statements against the trans-Atlantic security alliance. Nevertheless, the summit is particularly important for Turkey because it has NATO’s second-largest army and plays a central … Read more
Victor Willis, the lead singer of disco group Village People died on Wednesday, said his spouse. He was 74. Willis co-wrote the hit “YMCA” and was initially against Donald Trump using the song for his campaign rallies but in January 2025 he surprised fans by performing the song, with his signature dance, at Trump’s second … Read more
US President Donald Trump recorded around $1.2 billion in income from his family’s cryptocurrency activities during his first year back in office. Trump’s crypto activities are the main driver of the tripling of the president’s fortune since 2024, which went from over $2 trillion to over $6 billion in 2026. The White House has rejected … Read more
Venezuelans in the port city of La Guaira were still searching for their missing loved ones a week after massive earthquakes killed nearly 2,000 and left thousands unaccounted for. FRANCE 24’s Maxime Pluvinet reports from the epicenter of the quakes. Source link
Kylian Mbappe extended his red-hot scoring streak to fire France past Sweden and into the last 16 of the World Cup on June 30. Mbappe took his tally for the tournament to six goals – making him joint top-scorer alongside Lionel Messi – with a superb double as France strolled past the Swedes 3-0. FRANCE … Read more
Mbappe reached 18 goals scored in 18 World Cup game after a brace in France’s game against Sweden, which ‘Les Bleus’ won easily to reach the round of 16. Mexico is also continuing its perfect run after winning 2-0 against Ecuador, its first win in the knockout stages in 1986 and their fourth clean sheet … Read more