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Extreme heat adds pressure to food supplies already hit by war

Meteorologists warn of prolonged high temperatures due to El Niño, compounding climate change impacts and already high farming costs. This extreme weather is causing significant losses and threatening global food security.

The Economic Times

'We're ready': Wallabies brace for torrid scrum battles

The Wallabies expect matching Ireland, France and Italy at scrums will go a long way towards determining their Nations Championship fate next month.

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Record heatwave disrupts Europe as France warns death toll to rise

Europe is reeling from a devastating heatwave, with France reporting over 1,000 excess deaths, primarily among the elderly. Record temperatures have crippled infrastructure, strained power grids, and impacted vital river systems, affecting everything from nuclear cooling to agriculture. While some areas see relief, the WHO warns that such extreme events,…

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Germany vs. Paraguay—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The winner of Monday’s knockout tie will likely face France in the round of 16.

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France plane crash: Eleven killed in skydiving flight tragedy

Half of the victims were reportedly nurses who were planning to skydive for the first time

Evening Standard

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,…

France 24

1,000 Excess Deaths: France's Record-Smashing Heatwave Sparks Chaos and Exploding WWII Ammo Across Europe

Europe faces a severe heatwave, with France reporting 1,000 excess deaths in three days. Climate change intensifies risks, affecting public health, infrastructure, and emergency services across the continent.

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Families of French skydiving crash victims watched on as aircraft fell to ground, says minister

Authorities said 11 people died after the plane ‘dropped out of the sky suddenly’ after taking off from the Nancy-Essey airfield

The Independent UK

Europe swelters as heatwave moves east, excess deaths rise

PARIS (FRANCE) - Europe's deadly heatwave pushed east Sunday with hundreds of millions still sweltering across the continent despite fleeting relief from overnight storms, notably in France and Belgium.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 bracket predictor: Full list of 16 matches including USA, Argentina, Brazil, France, England, Portugal, Spain, Canada, Mexico

FIFA World Cup 2026 bracket: France, Spain, England, Argentina, all of the pre-tournament favorites, made it through, and a few surprise sides are through, too.

The Economic Times

This Nation Emerges as the Dark Horse Most Likely to Reach the World Cup's Final Four

The 2026 World Cup group stage is done. Morocco look like real contenders, Messi makes history, and our Round of 32 picks break down all 16 ties.

Latin Times

Canada defeats South Africa 1-0, as World Cup knockout stage begins: Here is all you need to know

France have made a mightily impressive start to their campaign, scoring 10 goals in victories over Senegal, Iraq and Norway. Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 on Sunday, sending South Africa home.

Euronews

FIFA World Cup 2026 Bracket: Check full round of 32 fixtures, knockout schedule and tournament format; Full schedule

FIFA World Cup 2026 Bracket: The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage begins Sunday with South Africa facing Canada. The Round of 32 bracket is set, featuring intense single-elimination matches where only winners advance. Giants like Germany, Brazil, France, England, Portugal, Spain, and Argentina are all in contention. A highly…

The Economic Times

USMNT’s Road to 2026 World Cup Final As Round of 32 Fixtures Set

A favorable bracket has USMNT fans dreaming of a best-ever run this summer.

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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.

International Business Times UK

Two Brothers, Aged 2 and 4, Die in 70°C Car During Europe Heatwave as Mother Faces Manslaughter Charges

A French mother faces manslaughter charges after her sons died in a 70°C car during a heatwave. Conflicting accounts and emotional turmoil surround the tragic incident in Carpentras, France.

The Economic Times

School assembly news headlines for June 29: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the day

Prime Minister Modi's historic Seychelles address highlighted maritime bonds, while India and the island nation inked 19 cooperation outcomes. Closer to home, heavy rains caused disruptions in North Bengal and Arunachal Pradesh. Internationally, a civilian aircraft crash in France claimed 11 lives, and a Saudi Aramco helicopter incident resulted in…

France 24

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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France: 11 killed in civilian plane crash near Nancy

Police urged the public to stay away from the area around Tomblaine airport. The aircraft was reportedly carrying skydivers.

Sports Illustrated

Supercomputer Predicts 2026 World Cup Winner After Group Stage Concludes

Just 32 teams remain in the 2026 World Cup.

The Times of India

Skydiving tragedy in France: Five students among 11 killed in plane crash

A source close to the investigation said the victims were part of a group of nursing students. The aircraft, which was registered in Germany, crashed into a grassy area near the runway at Nancy-Essey Aerodrome in eastern France. The crash site was located close to a residential neighbourhood and two…

The Independent UK

France records around 1,000 additional deaths amid extreme heat wave leading to European records

France has experienced a surge in deaths during its record-breaking heat wave, according to the country's public health agency

France 24

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…

France 24

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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