US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was “over” Wednesday but left the door open to more talks, after fighting flared sparked by Iranian attacks on ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz. “As far as I’m concerned, it’s over,” Trump said at a NATO summit in Turkey on Wednesday when asked if … Read more
The US Supreme Court’s recent decision to uphold birthright citizenship has come as a relief to thousands of Indian families, even though the political battle over who is entitled to become an American is far from over. When the top court’s decision came on June 30, Rajesh and Neha, an Indian couple living in Seattle, … Read more
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Washington would give Kyiv the “the right to make” Patriot air-defense missiles as he met Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky at NATO’s summit. Such a deal would be a “gamechanger” for the war in Ukraine, says France 24’s Kethevane Gorjestani, even if it remains unclear if a deal is an … Read more
The twin blasts that rocked Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria this week underscore the fragility of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s authority and the security challenges he faces. They also undermine the message of stability that Damascus is striving to convey to the international community. Source link
Argentina looked on the brink of a historic upset after falling 2-0 behind to Egypt. But in 13 breathtaking minutes, the defending champions turned the match around through Romero, Messi and Fernández to book their place in the quarter-finals. Egypt were left fuming over the refereeing, with their head coach insisting crucial decisions had gone … Read more
Mourners marched through Iraq’s holy city of Najaf on Wednesday, following the coffin of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as his six-day funeral procession, which drew huge crowds in his home country, pressed on across the border. Source link
Manon Kerjean explains why the animated feature In Waves, Phuong Mai Nguyen’s adaptation of a bestselling graphic novel, has been moving audiences to tears. We also take a look at Stéphane Demoustier’s dark summertime thriller The Heat and enjoy the behind-the-scenes comedy of La Comédie Française, set inside France’s most prestigious theater. Finally, 20th-century cinematic … Read more
France is sweltering under its third heatwave in less than two months, with temperatures set to continue rising throughout the week. Météo France has extended its orange alert to 61 departments. Source link
Earlier this week, Hamas, the militant group that controls the Gaza Strip, announced it would dissolve its government and hand over administrative authority after nearly two decades in power. The group said the move is aimed at paving the way for the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), which is set to take … Read more
France’s Marine Le Pen hit the campaign trail on Wednesday fresh off her announcement she would run for president despite an embezzlement conviction. But she is taking a big gamble on whether her last-ditch appeal against Tuesday’s judgment will be successful, explains Clovis Casali. Source link