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Voting in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia closed on Sunday, with a turnout of 54.42 per cent, as citizens participated in the archipelago’s first provincial elections since 2019. The results of the election, initially planned for 2024, will determine the balance of power in New Caledonia ahead of fresh negotiations with France on … Read more
The record-breaking heatwave in France is set to come to an end on Sunday, with the country’s extreme weather alert expected to be lifted by the evening, bringing relief after temperatures climbed as high as 40°C this week. But the heatwave is far from over, as it shifts eastward, with Germany and the Czech Republic … Read more
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick dismissed suggestions his team had played for a draw against Algeria after Saturday’s 3-3 World Cup match sent both teams through to the knockout stage. Austria will now face off against Spain in the round of 32 on July 2 in California. Source link
A helicopter belonging to Saudi oil company Aramco crashed early Sunday morning in Ras Tanura on Saudi Arabia’s east coast, west of the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia’s state news agency reported. The company had resumed loading at Ras Tanura on Friday – after months of inactivity amid the US-Iran war and blockages in the … Read more
More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in connection with Europe’s record-breaking heatwave since June 21, according to the World Health Organization on Sunday. Earlier that day, health officials in France reported that there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected in the country since Wednesday. Source link
06/28/202628 June 2026 France: 1,000 more deaths than average in heat-hit areas Since June 24, France has recorded nearly 1,000 additional deaths compared to previous months, the French health ministry said on Sunday, adding that the figure is not final. “Many monthly and all-time records have been broken; Tuesday, June 23, was the hottest day … Read more
The resignation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer less than two years after his election victory, extreme heat grips France, fans celebrate the World Cup and twin earthquakes ravage Venezuela: FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week’s most striking images. Source link
Is this the heatwave that finally changes French minds on air conditioning? Not the mind of environment minister Monique Barbut, for one, who said she was “horrified” by the idea of it becoming widespread. The rest of the world looked on perplexed as France suffered a brutal week, particularly for schools, hospitals and care homes. … Read more
Austria and Algeria went down to the wire in a match full of drama. Austria’s last-minute goal means both teams are through to the next round. Celebrations are also due for the Democratic Republic of Congo who have qualified for the first time in their history, thanks to their 3-1 win against Uzbekistan. Portugal and … Read more
A civilian plane crashed on Sunday near the northeastern French city of Tomblain, killing all 11 people on board. The French AFP news agency reported that police urged people to “strictly avoid” the area around the airport in Tomblane. What do we know about the accident? The plane was carrying a group of people on … Read more