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Switzerland talks enter tough phase after Trump renews threats against Iran

US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday there was a chance to “turn over a new leaf” with Iran as negotiators met in Switzerland to build on last week’s interim agreement. But President Donald Trump’s renewed threats over Iran-backed Hezbollah and the Strait of Hormuz – and Israel's refusal to…

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De la Espriella wins razor-thin majority in Colombia's election, Cepeda calls for final count

Conservative political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella won a razor-thin lead in Colombia's runoff presidential election on Sunday, a result that will be challenged in the coming days by the ruling party’s progressive candidate. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded.

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What's the state of the Strait?

US and Iranian officials have begun talks in Switzerland, just five days into a 60-day ceasefire agreement that already appears under strain. Tehran claims it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing the continued fighting in Lebanon, while Washington says the talks are focused on ending Iran's nuclear weapons ambitions…

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The last hours of Keir Starmer?

Ten years after Britain voted to leave the European Union, the UK could once again be facing a dramatic change in leadership. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure amid growing speculation about his political future, with reports suggesting support within his own party is weakening and talk of…

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Serena Williams handed Wimbledon singles wildcard in grand slam comeback

Tennis legend Serena Williams will make a surprise return to Wimbledon singles after being awarded the tournament's final wildcard on Sunday, setting up one of the biggest comebacks of this year's championships. Williams has not played singles at Wimbledon since 2022 and has mostly been absent from competition for the…

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Yamal scores first World Cup goal as Spain bounce back with thumping win over Saudi Arabia

The European champions put their shock opening draw against Cape Verde behind them with a crushing 4-0 defeat of Saudi Arabia on Sunday to move top of Group H and kick-start their World Cup campaign. Lamine Yamal needed just 10 minutes of his first start on football's biggest stage to…

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Love, loneliness and robots: AI prompts new questions around human connection

VivaTech turned 10 this year and Europe's biggest tech showcase has never been louder, shinier or more crowded. But walking the show floors, FRANCE 24 tech reporters Charlotte Lam and Peter O'Brien were drawn to one topic in particular: not about productivity or performance, but about companionship and how the…

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The week in pictures: World Cup celebrations, Obama's legacy and wild swimming in Paris

Football fans around the globe tune into the World Cup, the Obama's celebrate a presidential legacy in Chicago, Parisians find a new way to escape soaring temperatures and the Knicks celebrate their NBA championship victory in New York. FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.

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Curaçao celebrates first point, Tunisia eliminated, Goals galore for Netherlands and Japan

The evening of football started with quite an unexpected walk in the park for the Netherlands, who beat Sweden 5-1. Germany narrowly avoided a trampling by the Elephants of the Ivory Coast, thanks to a last-minute goal. World Cup newcomers Curaçao got their first world cup point ever thanks to…

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Pressure mounts on UK Prime Minister Starmer amid reports he could resign within days

Embattled UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was reflecting on the “political realities” facing his leadership, a senior minister said Sunday, as media reports suggested he could resign within days. The speculation follows rival Andy Burnham’s decisive by-election victory, which has strengthened expectations that the Labour heavyweight will challenge Starmer for…

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Russia pauses fuel sales as Ukrainian strikes kill several, wound dozens in Crimea

A massive Ukrainian barrage in Russian-occupied Crimea killed at least four people and wounded dozens, Moscow-backed authorities there said Sunday, adding that fuel sales at Crimean petrol stations were suspended. Ukraine said it targeted military and energy facilities in Crimea – Moscow's key logistics base for its four-year military offensive…

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Al Jazeera rejects Israeli accusations against journalist killed in Gaza strike

Al Jazeera on Sunday roundly denied Israeli accusations that one of its journalists, killed in Gaza a day earlier, was a Hamas operative, as family and colleagues mourned the cameraman in the Palestinian territory. The Israeli military made the allegations against journalist Ahmed Wishah without supporting evidence.

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Fête de la musique: France restricts public alcohol consumption as heat wave bakes parts of Europe

France restricted public drinking in “red alert” zones on Sunday, including Paris, as Fête de la musique kicked off and as a heat wave unfurled across parts of Europe. Emergency services and military forces were also put on wildfire alert with the government announcing unprecedented measures for Monday when half…

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Polls open in Colombia presidential runoff between Trump-backed hardliner, leftist senator

Voters in Colombia began voting to choose a new president Sunday as hard-right White House-backed lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella faces leftist senator Ivan Cepeda in a high-stakes vote that will decide the fate of the country's stumbling peace process and strained ties with Washington.

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Ueda shines as Japan knocks out Tunisia in World Cup's 1,000th game

The World Cup marked its 1000th game with Japan thrashing Tunisia 4-0 on Saturday to close in on a place in the last 32. Ayase Ueda scored twice while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito were also on target as the Asian giants joined the Netherlands on four points at the…

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World Cup debutants Curaçao clinch historic first point after holding Ecuador to draw

Tiny Curaçao, the smallest nation ever to qualify for a World Cup, clinched their maiden point on Saturday after battling to a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in Kansas City thanks to an outstanding performance from goalkeeper ⁠Eloy Room.

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King Charles III to reveal personal tax bill in historic first for UK monarch

Britain's King Charles III will become the first monarch to share his personal tax information in a bid to improve transparency, Buckingham Palace told UK media on Saturday. British royalty has no obligation to disclose their tax bills, but recent scandals surrounding the disgraced former prince Andrew have thrust the…

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World Cup 2026: Germany book knockout spot with comeback win over Ivory Coast

Deniz Undav scored twice after coming off the bench as Germany sealed a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast in Toronto on Saturday to reach the World Cup knockout phase for the first time since lifting the trophy in 2014.

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Iran says closed Strait of Hormuz as US deal hits obstacle ahead of Swiss talks

Iran said Saturday it had closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon, while warning that upcoming talks with the United States in Switzerland are unlikely to advance unless the fighting stops. President Donald Trump countered by threatening US-imposed tolls on shipping through the strategic…

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World Cup 2026: Germany into last 32 after Undav double seals comeback win over Ivory Coast

Substitute Deniz Undav scored two goals, including a dramatic injury-time winner, as Germany secured a 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast on Saturday to book their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup for the first time since 2014. Read our blog to see how the match unfolded.

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World Cup 2026: Brobbey, Gakpo score braces as rampant Netherlands crush Sweden

Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals each as the Netherlands thumped Sweden 5-1 in Houston on Saturday to move top of Group F and put one foot in the World Cup knockouts.

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A deal in 'dire straits'? Israel's former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert talks to France 24

Just days after President Trump hailed a 60-day peace agreement with Iran, elements of the deal appear to be unravelling. Tehran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, despite a provision in the agreement guaranteeing the safe passage of commercial vessels

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France swelters under record-breaking temperatures

It's hot here in France. The country's weather service expects the current heatwave to be “widespread, prolonged and intense”, with temperatures in some areas potentially topping 40 degrees Celsius. Paris will still hold its Fete de la Musique celebrations, but local officials in other regions have cancelled the event.

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Zelensky returns Polish award as WWII row strains alliance

Ukraine and Poland's close wartime partnership has been shaken by a growing dispute over World War II history, with President Volodymyr Zelensky and senior Ukrainian officials returning Polish state honours after Warsaw stripped him of its highest award.

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