A new way of ensuring everyone on the planet has access to glasses is being pushed by a global NGO that has just launched in France. A machine has been developed that can make glasses anywhere on the planet for just one...
Nato set to agree big spike in defence spending at ‘historic summit’ | BBC News
Nato leaders are meeting in The Hague to decide on ramping up defence spending to 5% of their countries’ economic output, following months of pressure from US President Donald Trump. "For too long, one ally...
A digital-free summer: Challenging kids to turn off their screens • FRANCE 24 English
School will soon be out for the summer here in France, which can mean a long break for children and teenagers. But what about screens? We know that with kids at home, routines are disrupted and the temptation of digital...
Zohran Mamdani declares victory in NYC mayoral primary
"Tonight, we made history." Zohran Mamdani, Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, declared victory in the city’s mayoral primary on June 24 after former Governor Andrew Cuomo conceded, despite official...
Rayner refuses to repeat chancellor’s promise to not raise taxes
Mel Stride asks Angela Rayner if she will repeat Rachel Reeves’ promise not to raise taxes at the next budget. The deputy prime minister makes no such commitment, and instead attacked the Conservatives on their...
Heatwave blankets US East Coast • FRANCE 24 English
A massive heat wave is gripping the East Coast, bringing the worst of the high temperatures to cities before some relief arrives later in the week. This marks the first significant heat wave of the season, with extreme...
In Israel, the hope for a lasting truce • FRANCE 24 English
No more alarms, no more sirens, and a step away from shelters—the ceasefire with Iran seems to be holding. In Tel Aviv, Israelis are cautiously trying to return to normal life, though many fear this calm might be...