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Shooting in Montreal Jewish neighbourhood leaves three dead, including suspect

A shooting in a Jewish neighbourhood in Montreal on Monday left three people dead, including the suspected shooter, local police said. A police officer and an unidentified resident were also killed.

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Will Colombia's right-wing hardliner De la Espriella be able to govern?

Colombia on Sunday elected 47-year-old hardliner and millionaire lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella as the country’s next president just four years after electing Gustavo Petro the first left-wing president in the country's history. De la Espriella won the majority vote and received support from right-wingers in the US – but…

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France - Iraq: Mbappé shines as Bleus demolish Iraq to advance

France faced Iraq in a crucial Group I clash at Philadelphia's stadium, but severe thunderstorms could potentially force a postponement of kick-off. The French, fresh from a commanding 3-1 victory over Senegal, secured a place in the last 32 with a 3-0 win against the Lions. Relive our live coverage.

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Labour's last chance? Burnham set to replace Starmer as UK faces far-right surge

Another post-Brexit prime minister bites the dust. Keir Starmer has owned up to the obvious: that he's too unpopular to lead the Labour Party into the next general election. After replacing the hard left's Jeremy Corbyn, the same Starmer won a landslide election victory two years ago on the promise…

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As Cuba's power crisis deepens, Havana residents speak out

Cubans are in the grips of a deepening power and fuel crisis – exacerbated by a US oil blockade launched earlier this year – that has left the country's poorest struggling to cope. FRANCE 24's exclusive report found that residents in Havana are now turning against their own government.

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Afro B celebrates his Ivorian roots on 'Mapouka'

In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with British Afrobeats superstar Afro B. He is the brains behind the smash hit "Drogba (Joanna)", one of first Afrobeats songs to break the US charts. He has collaborated over the years with the likes of French Montana…

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How can France adapt to recurrent heatwaves?

France is seeing a second consecutive heatwave in less than a month. Half the country is now under red alert as temperatures are expected to rise to 43°C in the southwestern city of Bordeaux and 39°C in the capital Paris. According to weather service Méteo-France, out of 51 heatwaves recorded…

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A look back at Starmer's two years in power following his resignation

Britain's Keir Starmer has announced he's stepping down. The prime minister forced to resign after last month's loses in local elections. Starmer is expected to stay in the role until a new Labour party leader is picked. He is now set to become the country's shortest-serving Labour PM in history.

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Who is Andy Burnham's, the UK's likely next prime minister?

Britain's prime minister is expected to lay out a timetable for his departure. Keir Starmer has been under pressure to go since last month's dismal election outcome for the Labour Party. The man vying the country's top job is the Mayor of Greater Manchester, who's just secured his return to…

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'Ballet brings me so much joy and I want to spread it': Kadeem En Pointe

A male ballet dancer is on a mission to encourage more male dancers to take up the more traditional female role of one who goes up on his or her toes, or en pointe. Kadeem En Pointe has filmed himself for the first time here in Paris dancing in front…

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Maternity leave in India offers progress, with mixed results

In 2025, the Supreme Court of India declared maternity leave a fundamental right for working women. India is among the countries in the world where pregnant women are entitled to 26 weeks of paid maternity leave, which can be taken for up to two children. The move has been widely…

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World Cup 2026: Cape Verde stun again, Spain get their redemption

Spain got their World Cup redemption and their first win by comfortably beating Saudi Arabia 4-0. Belgium went down to 10 men after the eighth red card of the tournament was handed out. The Red Devils struggled against Iran, and that game ended on a dry tally of 0-0. The…

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Former US Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100

Alan Greenspan – the longtime US Federal Reserve chief who served under four presidents – has died at 100, his wife said in a statement on Monday. Greenspan presided over an unprecedented period of American economic expansion but was later faulted for failing to rein in markets ahead of the…

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Anatomy of a fall: Keir Starmer, from election landslide to precipitous descent

Dutiful rather than dynamic, Keir Starmer was elected to be a safe pair of hands after years of chaos under Britain’s Conservatives. His term ended less than two years later amid corruption allegations, policy U-turns, and after links were revealed between his choice for US ambassador and Jeffrey Epstein, a…

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World Cup 2026: Yamal boosts Spain as Belgium held to draw again

After a disappointing opening draw against Cape Verde, Spain comfortably brushed aside Saudi Arabia (4-0), powered by Lamine Yamal's first-ever World Cup goal and an Oyarzabal brace.

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'Doomchessing' is the new digital addiction, as users flock to Chess.com

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, June 22: Papers discuss the expected departure of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. In France, the brutal heatwave didn't stop the massive street party, Fête de la Musique. Also: AI-generated influencers are flooding social media. Finally, can online chess mania replace doomscrolling?

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British PM Starmer announces resignation: What happens next?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday said he was stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party and will leave office within weeks after growing pressure to hand over to a new leader who can try and revive the government’s flagging fortunes. Here's a look at the next…

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Energy crisis: Time for the EU's Independence Day?

The conflict in the Middle East has been a stark reminder that Europe pays a major cost for continuing to depend on imported fossil fuels. Soaring prices are threatening growth and fuelling inflation. Against this backdrop, investments in renewable energy are no longer about meeting climate targets. They are existential,…

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Andy Burnham, ‘King of the North’ and frontrunner to replace Starmer as PM

Andy Burnham is a political insider turned outsider who is the current frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer as Britain’s next prime minister. After losing two bids for the Labour Party leadership, Burnham focused on Greater Manchester, where he served as mayor and earned a “King of the North” moniker for…

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Burnham confirms bid to succeed UK's Starmer after being sworn in as MP

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on Monday after mounting dissatisfaction within his own Labour party. His expected successor, Andy Burnham, was sworn in as an MP earlier in the day and currently faces no declared challenger in the race for party leadership. Read our liveblog to see how the…

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Two children die in France as half of country on highest heat warning

Two children were found dead in a car in southeast France on Monday as the country faced the hottest day of a brutal heatwave that is forecast to last until the end of the week. The government for the first time issued its highest heat warning across half the country…

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China sanctions US tech giants weeks after Pentagon blacklisted Chinese firms

China's commerce ministry on Monday imposed sanctions on 10 US tech companies, blocking them from exporting “dual-use” items, which have military and non-military applications, to the US. The companies barred from doing business with the US include drone makers and some involved in rare earths. Beijing's move comes weeks after…

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Trump-backed de la Espriella wins razor-tight Colombian presidential election

Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right lawyer and businessman who earned US President Donald Trump's support, on Sunday won Colombia's presidential runoff with 49.7 percent of the vote, beating his left-wing rival Ivan Cepeda with a one percent lead. Cepeda told supporters he would challenge results from more than 30,000…

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Mbappé eyes ‘special’ Iraq match, says France more offensive than past World Cup squads

France captain Kylian Mbappé said Les Bleus’ abundance of talent up front gives them a more offensive edge than at the past two World Cups as they aim to book a place in the knockout stage on Monday with victory over Iraq – in a game that will see the…

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US and Tehran disagree over whether Iran will allow nuclear inspections

US Vice President JD Vance said Monday that Iran had agreed to allow International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors back into the country. Iran’s foreign minister later refuted the claim, saying Tehran had not negotiated the nuclear issue or made any commitments during first-round US-Iran talks towards ending the Middle East…

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