Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body, clearing way for technocratic committee
Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body, clearing way for technocratic committee Source link
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Supporters stopped from watching Tour de France as wildfires ravage South of France
Excess heat and wildfires are affecting the Tour de France cycle race. The third stage of the race on July 7 will go near an area where wildfires have broken out in France’s southwest. Local authorities and race organizers as a result have asked people not to go to the race route to cheer riders … Read more
Millions of people attended the funeral of Ali Khamenei
Millions of people took part in a procession carrying the remains of Iran’s late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the Iranian capital Tehran. Khamenei and several members of his family, whose coffin is at the center of the procession, were killed in an airstrike on February 28 at the start of the war launched … Read more
‘Like we won a final’: England savor dramatic win and other World Cup news
England won a nerve-racking World Cup classic 3-2 against Mexico on July 7 to reach the quarterfinals, after Jude Bellingham scored two goals and Harry Kanes scored a penalty. Norway has also made history by reaching the round of 8 for the first time, after disqualifying Brazil. FRANCE 24’s James Vasina tells us more on … Read more
Syria expecting Macron visit in first for Western head-of-state since Assad
Syria is expecting a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, the first by a Western European head of state since Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa took power in 2024. Macron would be accompanied by a delegation “including investors and representatives of French companies”. FRANCE 24’s Matthew-Mary Caruchet tells us what we know. Source link
Protecting Corsican Scandola Nature Reserve amid tourism boom
Scandola, a UNESCO-listed nature reserve off the coast of Corsica, is attracting a growing number of visitors from around the world – drawn to its dramatic landscapes and rich marine life. However, protecting its unique wildlife and fragile marine ecosystem is becoming an increasingly delicate balancing act. Our colleagues at France 2 and FRANCE 24’s … Read more
Belgium granted right to appeal FIFA’s Balogun decision
Belgium have been granted the right to appeal FIFA’s decision to overturn US striker Folarin Balogun’s suspension, The Athletic reported on Monday, which reportedly took place after an intervention from US President Donald Trump. Source link
Fashion against fascism: when trademarks stop neo-nazis
In recent years, far-right merchandise has become an important source of income for some right-wing extremist groups and individuals in Germany. Online stores sell clothing, accessories and other products that use symbols to identify members of the far-right scene. Since many overtly Nazi symbols are illegal in Germany, sellers have begun to rely on coded … Read more
Thousands evacuated in southwestern France as wildfire burns out of control
Ten thousand people in southwestern France were forced to evacuate due to a wildfire that is still burning and has already destroyed 4,600 hectares of forest, authorities said on Monday. Source link
US team’s Folarin Balogun free to play after Trump lobbies FIFA to remove ban
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, July 6, 2026: First, the French papers ready themselves for an upcoming verdict in far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement case. Next, the New York Times features a long read on the battle for the internet’s soul. Also, Folarin Balogun will play in Team USA’s next game after US President … Read more