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The FIFA World Cup may be under way in the United States, but in New York on Thursday, all eyes were on basketball. Tens of thousands of fans packed the streets of Manhattan to celebrate the NBA champion Knicks as the team paraded through the city under tight security. FRANCE 24’s Juliette Montilly was there. … Read more

Co-hosts Mexico became the first team to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage after a 1-0 victory over South Korea at a jubilant Guadalajara Stadium on Thursday. Luis Romo scored shortly after halftime, capitalizing on a goalkeeping error, to seal Mexico’s second straight win and confirm them as Group A winners with … Read more

The United States has launched an investigation in Germany to determine whether underpayment for innovative pharmaceutical products is affecting trade in the US. “This investigation will seek to determine whether Germany’s persistent underpayment for innovative pharmaceutical products is unfair or discriminatory and burdens or restricts U.S. commerce.” US Trade Representative Jameson Greer said. He said … Read more

Labour’s Andy Burnham won the Makerfield parliamentary by-election on Friday, defeating Reform UK candidate Rob Kenyon and returning to Westminster after years as Greater Manchester mayor. The victory strengthens Burnham’s position as a potential successor to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as speculation grows over Labour’s future leadership. Source link

EU leaders agreed on Thursday to strengthen trade defenses against a surge of Chinese exports that Brussels views as a threat to European industry, while maintaining “constructive dialogue” with Beijing. The move reflects growing concern over the EU’s dependence on China, as the bloc’s goods trade deficit reached about 360 billion euros last year. Source … Read more

Outside the majestic Wittenbergplatze subway station in Berlin, activist Hedda tells people passing by that the majority of the superrich in Germany have inherited their wealth. Walking back and forth in front of other protesters and a giant banner with a large polar bear wearing a pink hat, she cites an analysis that found only … Read more

US Vice President JD Vance has postponed a trip to Switzerland for talks that were originally slated for Friday to discuss next steps on the US-Iran agreement on ending the war in the Middle East, according to the White House. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. Source link

This platform – temporarily banned in India – has become a "Demon," Officials say. Elsewhere, the Air Force is helping secure the NEET-UG re-exam while Modi and Trump are "very close" To make a business deal. DW has more. Source link

About 100 guerrillas surrendered their weapons in southern Colombia on Thursday under a peace deal with leftist President Gustavo Petro, AFP learned. Some 99 rebels from the National Coordinating Committee of the Bolivarian Army laid down arms in Putumayo province ahead of Sunday’s presidential runoff election. Source link