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‘The future is peace’: An Israeli-Palestinian call for reconciliation

Aziz Abu Sarah is Palestinian. Maoz Inon is Israeli. Both their families have been bereaved by the endless conflict between their two communities. With their book "The Future is Peace" published in April, the two authors aim to rally international public opinion behind their project to put an end to…

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Trump's World Cup: More matches, higher prices, fewer foreigners

Can blatant racism and shameless greed ruin the World Cup? Fans of the beautiful game and its history can take solace in the opening match at Mexico City's storied Azteca Stadium, the only venue to already host two World Cup finals.

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'What makes the Sagrada Família so universal is precisely it being so local, so Catalan'

François Picard is pleased to welcome Antoni Vives, former deputy mayor of Barcelona in charge of urban planning. According to Vives, the Sagrada Família is not simply an architectural masterpiece. It is a living demonstration of how authenticity, rootedness and transcendence can converge in a single human project. Its significance…

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Belfast unrest: 'Racists and groups allied to the far right are now unified across Europe'

François Picard is pleased to welcome Professor Peter Shirlow, Director of the Institute of Irish Studies at the University of Liverpool. Northern Ireland is once again confronting scenes of unrest, violence and anti-migrant attacks. Shirlow frames the violence within a wider European and global context. He argues that today's far-right…

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Funeral for former French first lady Bernadette Chirac to take place in Paris

The funeral of Bernadette Chirac, widow of former president Jacques Chirac, will take place on Friday at the Basilica of Sainte-Clotilde in Paris. Chirac died on June 5 at the age of 93.

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What's in the landmark EU migration reform hardening border protections?

A major EU immigration reform allowing member states to reduce protections for asylum-seekers comes into force on Friday. The changes have prompted right groups to warn that humanitarian concerns are taking a backseat to politics in Europe, where public opinion has hardened on migration.

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World Cup 2026: Mexico beat South Africa in opening match

The 2026 World Cup began in Mexico City with an opening ceremony filled with colour, dancing and a performance by global music star Shakira. Julian Quinones and Premier League player Raul Jimenez scored the first goals of the tournament.

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'Acknowledging rights and needs of Israelis and Palestinians: Shared path towards a secure future'

François Picard is pleased to welcome Avi Meyerstein, co-founder and president of the Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALLMEP). At a moment when international attention is increasingly consumed by conflict across the Middle East, Meyer argues that the crises currently unfolding are not isolated events but manifestations of unresolved political…

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South Korea sentences ex-president Yoon to 30 years over North Korea drone incident

South Korea on Friday sentenced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison for sending military drones into North Korea in 2024 in a bid to "heighten inter-Korean military tensions and manufacture a national crisis" enabling him to declare martial law. Yeol was in February given a life imprisonment…

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South Korea defeat Czech Republic to make strong World Cup start

South Korea won their first World Cup match on Thursday beating the Czech Republic 2-1, thanks to a decisive late goal from substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu.

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Musk's SpaceX set to make biggest-ever initial public offering on Wall Street

Elon Musk's space transport company SpaceX is set to begin trading on the US market on Friday with an offering of more than 555 million shares priced at at $135 each. The move is expected to place SpaceX in the top 10 of Wall Street's biggest companies and make Musk…

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Trump to celebrate 80th birthday with cage fight on White House lawn

US President Donald Trump will celebrate his 80th birthday on Sunday with a characteristically unique event: a $60 million UFC match will see bare-knuckle fighters battle it out in a mesh-framed cage on the White House's famed South Lawn. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the event as "a gift…

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US deal covers ending naval blockade, Hormuz will not return to pre-war era, Iran’s FM says

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday said a draft deal with the US included ending a naval blockade of Iran's ports. Tehran has decided that the administration of the Strait of Hormuz "will not return to the pre-war era", Araghchi added. Read about the day’s events as they unfolded…

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DR Congo's World Cup team cleared for US entry after Ebola quarantine

DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre said Thursday he hopes his side can deliver a strong World Cup showing after arriving in the US following an imposed quarantine period linked to the Ebola outbreak. The team, making their first appearance at the tournament since 1974, have relocated preparations abroad but aim…

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‘Fuel on the fire’: Scientists confirm El Nino’s return, predict extreme weather effects

Meteorologists confirmed the arrival of El Nino in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, warning that the climate pattern could grow into one of the strongest on record. Experts say it is likely to amplify global heat and fuel extreme weather including floods, droughts, wildfires and powerful storms in coming months.

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Iran's football team trains in Mexico as World Cup campaign begins

Iran's national football team held its first open training session in Mexico on Thursday, offering a glimpse of a squad preparing for the World Cup under the shadow of conflict with the US as President Donald Trump claimed a breakthrough in efforts to end the war.

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Trump says Iran peace deal is near after threatening new strikes

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he had halted plans for new military strikes on Iran, claiming negotiators were close to extending a fragile ceasefire. Hours before, he threatened to intensify the conflict by targeting Iran’s oil industry.

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'Civilians will be put in harm's way,' expert warns as first autonomous drone kills revealed

A senior figure in the Ukrainian defence industry has said that a test took place two years ago involving fully autonomous drones set to destroy anything in a given area, with confirmed casualties, according to a report in New Scientist. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Mariarosaria Taddeo, Professor of Digital Ethics…

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World Cup 2026: Mexico dominates opening match as South Africa falls to two red cards

Mexico made a commanding statement in the 2026 World Cup's opening match, defeating South Africa 2-0 at its Azteca Stadium. Two red cards in the second half left the Bafana Bafana chasing ghosts.

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Belfast knife attack: False images, misinformation fuel anti-immigration riots

Police in Northern Ireland on Thursday prepared for further disorder, as anti-immigration riots risked entering their third night. The unrest erupted after a brutal street stabbing on Monday by Sudanese national Hadi Alodid, who has been charged for attempted murder following his attack on Stephen Ogilvie. False and outdated images…

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Will the stars align for SpaceX's IPO?

Expectations are high for the IPO of SpaceX. The company – which includes rockets, satellites and AI units – could become one of the most valuable in the world following its market launch on Friday. Founder Elon Musk is set to retain near-total control of SpaceX, with 85 percent of…

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World Cup begins with Mexico hosting South Africa in opening match

In tonight's edition: The World Cup kicks off with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in front of 80,000 fans at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Also, as Africa sends the most teams that it ever has to the tournament, we revisit the legacy of the first team from…

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UK defence chief steps down, accuses Starmer of making Britain 'less safe'

British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury of failing to provide sufficient funding for the armed forces. The departure deepens pressure on Starmer ahead of a crucial by-election, with Healey warning that the government's delayed long-term defence investment plan could leave…

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Real Madrid turn to Mourinho again in bid to end trophy drought with 3-year contract

Jose Mourinho has returned to Real Madrid as head coach on a three-year contract, marking a sensational comeback to the Spanish club 13 years after his first spell. The Portuguese veteran replaces Alvaro Arbeloa following a second straight trophyless season and is charged with restoring Madrid’s dominance while managing a…

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French cities impose World Cup curfews for under-16s after Champions League unrest

The mayor of Toulouse in southwest France has announced a curfew for youths aged under 16 during "high-risk" World Cup matches, following a similar move by authorities in Clermont-Ferrand. It follows widespread anger at the violence that plagued celebrations of PSG's Champions League victory last month.

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