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Skydiving plane crashes in France, killing all 11 people on board

A skydiving plane crashed in eastern France on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board. The crash in the town of Tomblaine killed five instructors, five students and the pilot, according to local officials. The cause of the incident was not immediately clear and a technical investigation has been opened,…

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Ukrainian strike ignites Russian oil refinery as Putin acknowledges 'difficult period'

Debris from downed Ukrainian drones sparked a blaze at a major oil refinery in Russia on Sunday, according to local authorities. This comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin said that his country was “going through a difficult period”. In recent months, Ukraine has stepped up its long-range attacks on Russian…

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Rangnick dismisses collusion talk after Austria and Algeria advance after ‘mad’ World Cup draw

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick dismissed suggestions his team had played for a draw against Algeria after Saturday's 3-3 World Cup match sent both teams through to the knockout stage. Austria will now face off against Spain in the round of 32 on July 2 in California.

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More than 1,300 excess deaths linked to record-breaking Europe heatwave, WHO says

More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in connection with Europe's record-breaking heatwave since June 21, according to the World Health Organization on Sunday. Earlier that day, health officials in France reported that there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected in the country since Wednesday.

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What France gets wrong about air conditioning

Is this the heatwave that finally changes French minds on air conditioning? Not for Environment Minister Monique Barbut. She said she was "horrified" by the idea of it becoming widespread. The rest of the world looked on perplexed as France suffered a brutal week, particularly for schools, hospitals and care…

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The week in pictures: Earthquakes in Venezuela, Starmer's resignation and extreme heat in France

The resignation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer less than two years after his election victory, extreme heat grips France, fans fete the World Cup and twin earthquakes ravage Venezuela: FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.

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World Cup 2026 : 215 goals in record breaking group stage

Austria and Algeria went down to the wire in a match full of drama. Austria's last-minute goal means both teams are through to the next round. Celebrations are also due for the Democratic Republic of Congo who have qualified for the first time in their history, thanks to their 3-1…

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New Caledonia polls close in French territory's first provincial elections since 2019

Voting in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia closed on Sunday, with a turnout of 54.42 per cent, as citizens participated in the archipelago's first provincial elections since 2019. The results of the election, initially planned for 2024, will determine the balance of power in New Caledonia ahead of…

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World Cup 2026: Colombia secure top spot ahead of disappointing Portugal

Portugal needed to beat Colombia to reclaim first place in Group K. But in the end, it was Colombia who came closest to victory. The two teams ultimately drew.

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France records around 1,000 excess deaths during heatwave

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…

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'What are they waiting for?': Frustration grows at govt reponse as Venezuela quake death toll rises

Frustration mounted in Venezuela's state of La Guaira on Saturday as rescuers and civilians used shovels, heavy equipment, ropes and bare hands to look for survivors of the devastating twin earthquakes that killed at least 1,450 people. Many citizens have been critical of what they say is an inadequate response…

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Rugby: Toulouse beats Montpellier to win fouth consecutive Top 14 title

Toulouse clinched a ⁠fourth consecutive Top 14 title on Saturday with a 28-20 victory over Montpellier in the French championship final at the Stade de France, a match briefly halted for several minutes due to violent thunderstorms.

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Israeli army says it destroyed Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon

The Israeli military on Sunday said it destroyed underground infrastructure used by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in ‌a ⁠village in southern Lebanon. The attack targeted a 200-meter-long tunnel in the town of Majdal Zoun, according to a joint statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel…

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World Cup 2026: Algeria and Austria advance after dramatic draw, knock Iran out of group stage

Austria fought back to salvage a dramatic 3-3 draw with Algeria in their final World Cup Group J match on Saturday, with two stoppage-time goals securing both teams a place in the Round of 32 and eliminating Iran. Argentina topped the group, while Austria finished second and Algeria advanced among…

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US strikes Iran again as Tehran hits Bahrain and Kuwait

The US military launched a second wave of air strikes against Iran on Saturday on President Donald Trump's orders after Tehran struck Bahrain and Kuwait, escalating tensions that threatened a fragile interim deal. The attack on Kuwait was the first since the accord, as a US-led maritime body expanded shipping…

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Colombia top World Cup Group K after draw with Portugal

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…

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World Cup 2026: England labour past Panama to top Group L as Croatia reach knockouts

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored early in the second half to help England overcome a stubborn Panama side 2-0 and seal top spot in their World Cup group. Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 in the group's other match to qualify for the knockout rounds as second.

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World Cup 2026: Bellingham, Kane goals down Panama to seal top spot for the Three Lions

Jude Bellingham scored one goal and set up another as England laboured past Panama on Saturday to qualify for the knockout rounds as group winners, while Harry Kane became the Three Lions' record World Cup scorer. Croatia also reached the last 32 after edging out Ghana in the battle for…

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Netanyahu hails Lebanon deal as Hezbollah rejects agreement

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…

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Iran, US trade attacks in the Strait of Hormuz: Navigating the 'Guardian Angel' route

Shots have been fired in the Strait of Hormuz. The is a diplomatic and logistical condundrum of what to do next. A literal rock and a hard place, where 11,000 crew remain stuck on ships in the middle of two warring belligerents now negotiating peace, telling them opposing advice on…

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Understanding the 'point men': Iran-US peace talks

Following the latest round of US-Iran peace talks, we assess the difficulties of diplomacy and the key characters at play. France 24's Gavin Lee spoke to Marvi Memon who served as a federal minister in the Pakistani govenrment from 2015 to 2018.

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Venezuela twin quakes death toll tops 1,400 as tens of thousands remain missing

More than 1,400 people have died in the devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela, officials said on Saturday, as international rescue teams bolstered a desperate but slow-moving search for survivors and tens of thousands remained missing. In Caracas, residents jeered interim leader Delcy Rodriguez on Friday as anger mounted over…

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Heatwave shatters records across Europe, disrupts transport and strains hospitals

An intense heatwave that scorched western Europe this week spread into central and eastern parts of the continent on Saturday, bringing record temperatures from Denmark to Switzerland and Germany. The extreme heat disrupted transport, strained hospitals and renewed concerns over the growing impact of climate change on Europe's increasingly frequent…

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‘Vespa is a way of life’: Thousands ride through Rome as Italy’s iconic scooter turns 80

Thousands of Vespa enthusiasts rode through Rome on Saturday as Italy celebrated the 80th anniversary of its iconic scooter. Created in the aftermath of World War II, the Vespa has evolved from an affordable means of transport into a global symbol of Italian design, lifestyle and cinematic glamour.

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Nearly 6.8 mn people may be affected by Venezuela quakes, UN says

Nearly 7 million people may have been affected by the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela this week, the United Nations said on Saturday, as the death toll approached 1,000 and tens of thousands remained missing. The UN said up to 6.76 million people could have been impacted, including around two…

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