US and Iran have resumed strikes, threatening a return to full-scale war. The fighting also came with Iran preparing to bury Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed alongside close family members on the first day of the...
Bonnie Tyler, singer of Total Eclipse of the Heart, dies aged 75 | BBC News
Singer Bonnie Tyler has died aged 75. A statement on her official website said: "Bonnie’s family and team are heartbroken to announce that Bonnie unexpectedly passed away last night in hospital in Portugal as a...
In Japan, authorities question dependence to air conditioning • FRANCE 24 English
In Japan, air conditioners are everywhere in people’s daily lives. 100% of subway lines are air-conditioned, as are 90% of apartment, often with one unit in every room. These practices are even encouraged by the...
Ukrainian naval drone strikes Russian oil tanker in Black Sea
A Ukrainian naval drone struck the crude oil tanker Blue, which is part of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet in the Black Sea, on July 8. The attack caused severe damage to the stern of the sanctioned Russian oil...
Fears grow for Gaza doctor detained by Israel
There’s growing concern about the fate of one of Gaza’s leading doctors Hussam Abu Safiya, who has been held by Israel for more than 500 days. Amnesty International has urged US Secretary of State Marco...
The darkside of 10-minute delivery: Inside India’s quick commerce revolution • FRANCE 24 English
India’s rapid-delivery apps have transformed everyday life in its biggest cities, promising almost anything at your doorstep in 10 minutes or less. But behind the convenience lies a fast-growing gig economy that is...
UniCredit closes in on Commerzbank takeover • FRANCE 24 English
Italy’s second biggest bank, Unicredit, is closing in on a takeover of Germany’s second biggest bank Commerzbank after saying it secured 47.6% of the lender’s shares on Wednesday. The move is facing...