An intense heatwave is sweeping across Europe, drying up rivers, damaging agriculture, and prompting widespread heat warnings as temperatures climb to 42°C. Scientists warn that these extreme weather events are becoming...
Iran, US trade attacks in the Strait of Hormuz: Navigating the ‘Guardian Angel’ route • FRANCE 24
Shots have been fired in the Strait of Hormuz. The is a diplomatic and logistical condundrum of what to do next. A literal rock and a hard place, where 11,000 crew remain stuck on ships in the middle of two warring...
Understanding the ‘point men’: Iran-US peace talks • FRANCE 24 English
Following the latest round of US-Iran peace talks, we assess the difficulties of diplomacy and the key characters at play. France 24’s Gavin Lee spoke to Marvi Memon who served as a federal minister in the...
Israeli settlers attempt to take over Palestinian home
Israeli settlers attempted to seize a Palestinian home in the town of Qabalan, south of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank, under Israeli army protection. The incident sparked clashes after the homeowners were forcibly...
At least two Palestinians killed, several injured in Israeli drone attacks across Gaza
An Israeli drone strike targeted a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians on Al-Jalaa Street in western Gaza City, injuring several civilians. In a separate attack on tents in Khan Younis, two Palestinians, including a...
‘I don’t understand why’: Manchester police officer assaulted in airport speaks to Sky News
A female police officer who had her nose broken during an assault at Manchester Airport has told Sky News she’s frustrated that the incident was used to question whether women should serve in the police. PC Lydia Ward...
France: Current heatwave recalls 2003 casualties • FRANCE 24 English
Paris authorities have activated emergency procedures as hospitals across the capital come under increasing pressure during a heatwave that has gripped France and much of Europe for more than a week. France 24’s...