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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
More than three days after Venezuela was struck by its most powerful earthquake in over a century, hopes of finding survivors are fading. Experts say the first 72 hours are critical for rescues, after which the operation increasingly becomes one of recovering bodies. The confirmed death toll has climbed to 1,430 and continues to rise … Read more
Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3–1, securing a place in the World Cup knockout stage. The victory means nine of the tournament’s ten African teams have advanced to the next round, joining South Africa, Morocco, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cape Verde, Egypt, Algeria and Ghana. For some teams, including Congo, it marks the first time they have reached … Read more
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard on Sunday launched attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait in response to US air strikes on 10 Iranian sites. The Islamic Republic threatened a “complete halt” to negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks. Efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s direct oversight sparked the crossfire now gripping … Read more
New Caledonia goes to the poll on Sunday in crucial elections. The possibility of independence from France remains the central political issue, with today’s vote taking place peacefully. The election comes two years after plans to expand voting rights to thousands of non-Indigenous residents triggered deadly unrest and forced the postponement of elections in 2024. … Read more
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vučić has announced that he will resign within weeks, paving the way for early elections. There is speculation that the populist leader could attempt to move into the more powerful role of Prime Minister. The announcement comes after more than a year of heightened tensions in the Balkan nation, where university students … Read more
Protests in Albania entered their fifth week on Saturday, with demonstrations that began in May over a planned luxury resort project linked to the Trump family. Since then, the movement has expanded into a broader criticism of Prime Minister Edi Rama and his government, with protesters raising wider concerns about governance and political accountability. Vladimir … Read more
Leni realized two years ago that she was on her smartphone too much. She rarely left her room to interact with her parents, stopped going out on weekends and found that she sometimes spent 10 hours a day on TikTok and YouTube. “I noticed that I really neglected school and didn’t study as much as … Read more
Skip next section At least 7 die while swimming during weekend 06/28/2026June 28, 2026 At least 7 die while swimming during weekend At least seven people have died in swimming accidents in Germany over the weekend, which saw record-breaking temperatures. The heat sent many people to lakes and rivers, as they attempted to cool off … Read more
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