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In Albania, a widespread protest movement is underway against the current government. The demonstrations erupted after construction began on a luxury resort in a nature reserve in the southwest of the country. The real estate project is spearheaded by Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, and his wife Ivanka. Environmental activists have rejected the … Read more
Japan’s imperial family is running out of male heirs, and a debate over how to preserve the hereditary lineage that has continued unbroken for centuries is dividing the nation. Meanwhile, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wrapped up their two-week trip to Europe, and Japan took note that their royal Dutch and Belgian hosts both have … Read more
It’s a duel that’s set to be gruelling at the World Cup. France on one side, Norway on the other, with two star goalscorers facing each other: Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. The game could decide who finishes first of the group. The man leading Les Bleus is not Didier Deschamps, whose mother passed away … Read more
Despite an unexpected loss against Ecuador, Germany takes top spot in group E. Ivory Coast is through to the knockout stages of the competition for the first time in its history. The Netherlands cemented their position at the top of group F, thanks to a confident win over Tunisia. Despite being eliminated, Türkiye managed to … Read more
Bayer is still battling thousands of lawsuits over its glyphosate-based weedkiller Roundup, which plaintiffs claim causes cancer, primarily non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The German agrochemicals giant inherited a legal mess in 2018 after it acquired Monsanto, the company that produces Roundup. Farmers, landowners and gardeners – mostly living in the United States – argue that Monsanto knew, … Read more
A “very strong verification system” is needed in Iran to ensure the Islamic republic keeps its pledge not to develop nuclear weapons after the conflict in the Middle East ends, International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said on Friday. Iran’s nuclear program remains a key sticking point as Washington and Tehran negotiate a deal … Read more
French authorities said hospitals in and around Paris were overwhelmed amid a record-breaking heatwave, adding that consumption and sales of alcohol would be banned from June 26. Paris police also told organizers to cancel several public events including the pride march to avoid overwhelming response services already under pressure due to extreme heat. FRANCE 24’s … Read more
As the on-again, off-again fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militia has revealed its deadly FPV drone fleet: small quadcopters equipped with light explosives. Analysis of videos of the attacks suggests the Israeli army has turned to a Second World War-era trick to counter Hezbollah’s FPVs: decoys. Source link
Organizers of the Paris Pride March on Friday postponed the annual event scheduled for Saturday after police ordered them to change the date to avoid overwhelming response services already under pressure due to extreme heat. The death toll from heatwave-related drownings in France rose to 55, according to authorities. Follow our liveblog for the latest … Read more
Japan canceled more than 200 flights and suspended dozens of train services as the country prepared for a pair of tropical storms approaching from different directions on Friday. Hurricanes Mekkhala and Higos were approaching from the southwest and east respectively and were likely to converge over or near the main archipelago. Which path is Tropical … Read more