The World Cup. It’s kicked off. Except no fanfare, little pre-match hype and plenty of controversy. The finger pointed at the US government. We’re in Boston taking the temperature ahead of Scotland vs Haiti...
‘What makes Gaudí and 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...
‘Mexico, world capital of football’: Papers react to World Cup debut • FRANCE 24 English
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, June 12: Papers discuss Mexico’s "statement" World Cup win over South Africa and detail Raul Jimenez’ triumph. Also: young women in New York choose to live with nuns to save...
World Cup 2026: Mexico beat South Africa in the opening match • FRANCE 24 English
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...
Afghanistan says Pakistani strike killed 11 children
Afghanistan on Wednesday accused Pakistan’s latest air strikes in the country of killing 13 civilians, including 11 children, amid renewed tensions between the neighbours. In a statement on the US social media company...
Hop aboard a floating school in Bangladesh | DW News
In flood-prone Bangladesh, going to school isn’t always possible. For months each year, roads disappear underwater. So here, the classroom comes by boat. Floating schools are helping children stay in class no matter how...
Inside Saudi Arabia’s quiet strategy to navigate the Iran War
Could the war in Iran help redefine Saudi Arabia? Riyadh finds itself navigating a dangerous new reality – balancing its ties with the US, countering regional threats, and protecting its economic future. Behind the...