Two fires that have burned just over 2,000 hectares since Sunday in the Fontainebleau Forest south of Paris, have been “contained”, even though they are not extinguished, the local prefect said Tuesday evening. “Contained means they are confined within their perimeter,” explained Prefect Pierre Ory, noting that firefighters will still need to remain on the … Read more
California is leading the legal charge against one of the world’s biggest media mergers ever. Twelve US states have filed a lawsuit seeking to block Paramount Skydance from acquiring Warner Brothers Discovery – saying the deal would create a company with too much market power and end up harming consumers and workers. The legal challenge … Read more
Since coming into effect in December, an Australian law has barred children under 16 from having accounts on platforms like Snapchat, Instagram and YouTube. Yet, studies show that most children are still able to access and create accounts on the networks. The government has doubled the maximum fine for non-compliance by tech firms, and is … Read more
Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student who became the face of the Trump administration’s crackdown on Palestinian rights demonstrators, filed a lawsuit in federal court Tuesday. The lawsuit alleges senior Trump administration officials, pro-Israel group the Heritage Foundation and online surveillance groups Canary Mission and Betar conspired against him. Source link
A place in the World Cup final is at stake as Kylian Mbappé’s France faces Lamine Yamal’s Spain at the Dallas Stadium on Bastille Day, in a mouthwatering clash of styles pitting the tournament’s most formidable attacking armada against its smoothest midfield and stingiest defense. Follow our live, minute-by-minute match commentary. Source link
As wildfires tear through the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, residents describe their fear and disbelief. Locals spoke to FRANCE 24 about their connection to the woodland and how the blaze is reshaping a place they called home. Source link
When Iraq’s new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi speaks at the White House on Tuesday, it’s likely he will discuss more than one uncomfortable topic. Given the US-Iran war, potentially the most uncomfortable topic on the table: the role of Iran-allied paramilitaries in Iraq. Most paramilitary forces, often grouped together as the Popular Mobilization Front, or … Read more
A major diplomatic battle is shaping up between Washington and its closest allies over the future of global justice. The Trump administration is preparing to completely isolate the International Criminal Court. But the move is already drawing fierce resistance from both the United Nations and European Leaders. Details by Caitlin Brown. Source link
A US federal judge has found Donald Trump improperly used a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in order to concoct a beneficial arrangement for the president – nullifying the legal agreement. A Trump lawyer and senior Justice Department officials have been referred to bar authorities for discipline. Story by Carys Garland. Source link
The 2026 Football World Cup is in its final stretch. Tomorrow, England will take on Argentina for a place in the finals. And this evening, France will play Spain in their semifinals match. French coach Didier Deschamps predicted a “spectacular” match, while Spanish star Lamine Yamal shared a warning to Les Bleus. Our sports reporter … Read more