The Public Health France agency said Sunday that around 1,000 more deaths than expected occurred during a record-breaking heatwave that baked much of western Europe for days, adding that 85 percent of the casualties were people aged 65 and over. The agency stressed that the figures were preliminary and were likely to be an underestimate. … Read more
Despite a fragile ceasefire, tensions between the United States and Iran remain high, with both sides accusing each other of violating the truce. Tehran says it has carried out a third consecutive day of retaliatory strikes against US military sites in the Middle East, while Washington has warned that any renewed escalation could trigger overwhelming … Read more
Security was tightened at polling stations in the French South Pacific territory of New Caledonia on Sunday, as voters began casting ballots in provincial elections originally scheduled for 2024. About 2,500 police were dispatched to protect polling stations across the archipelago as voters began voting at 8:00 a.m. (2100 GMT Saturday) in the first such … Read more
Portugal and Colombia shared an entertaining 0-0 draw in their final World Cup Group K match on Saturday, sending both teams into the last 32. Colombia finished top of the group, with Portugal second. Colombia dominated early before Portugal responded, with Bruno Fernandes forcing goalkeeper Camilo Vargas into an outstanding reflex save. Source link
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday hailed a US-brokered agreement with Lebanon as a blow to Iran and Hezbollah, while the militant group’s leader, Naim Qassem, rejected the framework as “null and void”. The opposing stances underscored the uncertainty surrounding a deal intended to pave the way for peace and the disarmament of Hezbollah. … Read more
Paris authorities have activated emergency procedures as hospitals across the capital come under increasing pressure during a heatwave that has gripped France and much of Europe for more than a week. France 24’s Antonia Kerrigan reports from the Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou, one of the largest hospitals in Paris, where the emergency department recorded around 3,000 … Read more
Veteran Croatian player Ivan Perisic hopes their excellent record against African opposition can help them win their crucial match against Ghana on Saturday as they look to book their spot in the knockouts. Croatia has three wins and a draw against African World Cup opponents since 2014, including their victory over Morocco to secure third … Read more
Miscanthus grows up to 4 m (13 ft) tall, tolerates heat and drought, and can be harvested for decades. In France and Germany, Asiatic grass is now grown for heating, construction materials and water conservation. But why is Europe growing so little in this? Mali artist turns buses into climate warnings on wheels Please enable … 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
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