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England gave itself a scare: Harry Kane turns the tide against DR Congo to reach the round of 16
frL'Angleterre s'est fait peur : Harry Kane renverse la RD Congo pour filer en 8es de finale
Jul 1, 2026, 06:00 PM
England gave itself a scare before Harry Kane turned the match around against DR Congo to advance to the World Cup round of 16. The comeback secures England's place in the next knockout stage.
Very strong tensions within the Iranian system
fr"Des tensions très fortes au sein du système iranien"
Jul 1, 2026, 04:46 PM
The indirect format of talks between Iranian and American officials in Doha, mediated by Qatar, reflects strong internal tensions within the Iranian system, according to analyst David Rigoulet-Roze. Iran's lead negotiator is Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf.
In Lebanon, war continues to weigh on residents' daily lives
frAu Liban, la guerre continue de peser sur le quotidien des habitants
Jul 1, 2026, 04:17 PM
In Lebanon, the ceasefire has not ended everyday hardships. Between a battered economy, soaring cost of living, and lingering war damage, many Lebanese struggle to make ends meet despite an apparent recovery in Beirut.
Earthquakes in Venezuela: between food shortages and epidemic risk
frSéismes au Venezuela : entre manque de nourriture et risque d'épidémies
Jul 1, 2026, 04:08 PM
A week after its worst earthquake in over a century, Venezuela is in chaos, facing food shortages and epidemic risks. The provisional toll stands at around 2,000 dead with tens of thousands missing.
World Cup 2026: the Leopards' style, a message beyond fashion
frMondial 2026 : la sape des Léopards, un message au-delà du style
Jul 1, 2026, 03:37 PM
As DR Congo faces England, stylist Alvin Junior Mak discusses the leopard-inspired outfits he designed for the Congolese national team, which became a striking symbol of national identity beyond fashion.
Cinema: In Waves, waves of love despite the pain
frCinéma : "In Waves", des vagues d'amour malgré la douleur
Jul 1, 2026, 03:35 PM
The film In Waves, which premiered at Cannes' Critics' Week, is now in theaters. Director Pheuong Maï Nguyen discusses her debut feature about love and pain in this culture segment.
Spain faces its second deadliest heatwave in 10 years
frl’Espagne face à sa deuxième canicule la plus meurtrière depuis 10 ans
Jul 1, 2026, 03:10 PM
Spain, France's neighbor, also experienced record temperatures in June. With at least 1,029 deaths, last month recorded the highest number of heat-related deaths in eleven years in the country.
World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast eliminated by Norway
frMondial 2026 : la Côte d'Ivoire éliminée par la Norvège
Jul 1, 2026, 03:03 PM
Ivory Coast gave everything but lacked a bit of maturity against Norway, which eliminated them 2-1 on Tuesday in the World Cup round of 32, said coach Emerse Faé.
Why is the migration issue inflaming South Africa?
frPourquoi la question migratoire enflamme-t-elle l’Afrique du Sud ?
Jul 1, 2026, 02:57 PM
Thousands of South Africans took to the streets on Tuesday in the first day of a national mobilization campaign with xenophobic undertones, which has pushed 25,000 immigrants into exile amid accusations of taking jobs from locals.
World Cup 2026: England must bounce back against a resilient DR Congo
frMondial 2026 : l'Angleterre doit se relancer face à une RD Congo indéfectible
Jul 1, 2026, 02:49 PM
Despite topping Group L, England have struggled to convince at this World Cup and face a chance to regain confidence against a surprising DR Congo side that already held Portugal to a draw.
World Cup 2026: Les Bleus, a more formidable team than ever?
frMondial 2026 : les Bleus, une équipe plus redoutable que jamais ?
Jul 1, 2026, 02:48 PM
After an impressive 3-0 win over Sweden that sent them to the round of 16, France are more than ever favorites at the 2026 World Cup, though sports journalist Thando Sibiya notes the road remains long.
England - DR Congo live: Kane helps the Three Lions breathe
frAngleterre - RD Congo en direct : Kane fait respirer les Three Lions
Jul 1, 2026, 02:48 PM
England, led by Harry Kane, face DR Congo's Chancel Mbemba in Atlanta in the World Cup round of 32, in a live-blogged match commentary from RFI colleagues.
Behind the picture: Aung San Suu Kyi, what remains of the Burmese icon of democracy?
frDerrière l'image : Aung San Suu Kyi, que reste-t-il de l'icône birmane de la démocratie ?
Jul 1, 2026, 02:39 PM
Democracy icon and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained since Myanmar's February 2021 military coup. At 81, her exact place of detention, health, and living conditions remain largely unknown.
World Cup 2026: sublime Mbappé has Les Bleus ready for the round of 16
frMondial 2026 : Mbappé sublime des Bleus parés pour les 8es
Jul 1, 2026, 02:38 PM
Kylian Mbappé, more determined than ever, scored a sensational brace to send France past Sweden 3-0 on Tuesday, securing a round-of-16 spot against Paraguay, who eliminated Germany.
Footage of the moment two successive earthquakes hit Venezuela
frImages du moment où deux séismes successifs ont frappé le Venezuela
Jul 1, 2026, 02:35 PM
A week after the deadly double earthquake that struck Venezuela, new security camera footage has surfaced showing the exact moment the quakes hit, with people fleeing buildings and the ground cracking.
AI: Washington lifts restrictions on Anthropic's most powerful models
frIA: Washington lève ses restrictions sur les modèles les plus puissants d'Anthropic
Jul 1, 2026, 02:16 PM
The US government has lifted restrictions on Anthropic's most powerful AI models, Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5, which had previously been blocked due to alleged cybersecurity flaws detected by Washington.
Did the Health Ministry publish an official guide on how to drink water?
frLe ministère de la Santé a-t-il publié un guide officiel expliquant "comment boire de l'eau" ?
Jul 1, 2026, 02:05 PM
A poster claiming to be an official Health Ministry guide on how to drink water went viral on social media during France's heatwave. It is actually a parody mimicking official communication style, fueling distrust of institutional messaging.
World Cup 2026: jubilation in Mexico after victory over Ecuador
frMondial 2026 : allégresse au Mexique après la victoire contre l’Équateur
Jul 1, 2026, 01:28 PM
Huge crowds gathered in Mexican cities on Wednesday to celebrate Mexico's 2-0 win over Ecuador at the World Cup, the country's first knockout-stage victory since 1986.
Heatwave in France: clash between the government and the Greens
frCanicule en France : passe d'armes entre le gourvernement et les écologistes
Jul 1, 2026, 12:59 PM
France's Prime Minister and the Greens clashed on Tuesday in the National Assembly over heatwave-related deaths and the government's climate adaptation policy, with Green MPs announcing a no-confidence motion.
World Cup 2026: Les Bleus put on a recital
frMondial 2026 : le récital des Bleus
Jul 1, 2026, 12:51 PM
Kylian Mbappé scored a sensational brace as France beat Sweden 3-0 on Tuesday to reach the World Cup round of 16, where they will face Paraguay, who surprisingly eliminated Germany.
In Brazil, the scars of the 2014 World Cup: when football becomes political
frAu Brésil, les stigmates du Mondial 2014 : quand le football devient politique
Jul 1, 2026, 12:44 PM
Brazil has secured a spot in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, despite predictions that Japan would eliminate them in the round of 32. The article reflects on how football success has long been tied to Brazilian national politics.
'Anger', 'chaos strategy': why the French presidential election dates are causing division
fr"Colère", "stratégie du chaos" : pourquoi les dates de la présidentielle française divisent
Jul 1, 2026, 12:37 PM
The date chosen for the second round of the French presidential election, May 2, is dividing politicians on both left and right. Bruno Retailleau denounces it as advantageous for the left, while some argue disruptions during protests could instead benefit the right.
Greens claim '10,000 heatwave deaths', Lecornu reacts angrily
frLes Écologistes annoncent "10 000 morts de la canicule", colère de Sébastien Lecornu
Jul 1, 2026, 12:28 PM
French Greens party Les Écologistes claimed the recent heatwave caused 10,000 deaths, accusing the government of poor preparedness. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu reacted angrily to the figure, disputing the official death toll linked to the heatwave.
Child sex abuse: Lecornu shortens investigation deadline and confirms life sentences
frViolences sexuelles sur les enfants : Lecornu réduit le délai d'enquête et confirme la perpétuité
Jul 1, 2026, 12:06 PM
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu presented an amendment to the child protection bill that would cap investigations into child sex crimes at three months and confirm life sentences for offenders. The move follows criticism over delays and leniency in prosecuting such crimes.
South Africa: the rainbow nation dream put to the test? With T. Vircoulon, D. Delos, C. Dumay and M. Gbaffou
frAfrique du Sud: le rêve arc-en-ciel à l'épreuve? Avec T. Vircoulon, D. Delos, C. Dumay et M. Gbaffou
Jul 1, 2026, 10:51 AM
A debate program discusses South Africa's rainbow nation dream under strain, as a wave of xenophobic violence targeting undocumented sub-Saharan immigrants has swept the country for several weeks. The violence, driven by groups claiming to be citizens, has already caused deaths.
US transgender female athletes barred from women's competitions
frLes sportives américaines transgenres bannies de compétitions féminines
Jun 30, 2026, 03:49 PM
The US Supreme Court upheld laws in several states barring transgender athletes from competing in women's school and college sports. Donald Trump hailed the ruling as a major victory for Republicans.
Live: visiting south Lebanon, Netanyahu rules out Israeli withdrawal facing Hezbollah
fr🔴 En direct : en visite au Sud-Liban, Netanyahu exclut tout retrait israélien face au Hezbollah
Jun 30, 2026, 03:33 PM
Visiting southern Lebanon, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ruled out any Israeli withdrawal in the face of Hezbollah. France 24 covers the developments live.
Mali: HRW denounces serious abuses against civilians since April attacks
frMali : HRW dénonce de graves abus contre des civils depuis les attaques d'avril
Jun 30, 2026, 03:22 PM
Human Rights Watch has accused JNIM jihadists, their Tuareg rebel allies, the Malian army and its Russian Africa Corps auxiliaries of committing serious abuses against civilians since unprecedented April attacks on Mali's junta.
In Spain, regularisation plan draws a flood of applications
frEn Espagne, le plan de régularisation fait le plein de demandes
Jun 30, 2026, 03:06 PM
Spain's extraordinary regularisation plan has drawn a flood of applications, with nearly a million undocumented migrants filing since mid-April. The plan was launched by Pedro Sánchez's socialist government, with a Tuesday deadline for final submissions.
Venezuela earthquakes: French rescuers hard at work
frSéismes au Venezuela : les sauveteurs français à pied d'œuvre
Jun 30, 2026, 03:06 PM
Around thirty countries are helping Venezuela cope with the aftermath of a double earthquake that struck a week ago. French rescue teams are on the ground as the official death toll exceeds 1,700 with tens of thousands missing and morgues overflowing.
Monaco: manhunt after 'assassination attempt' on businessman
frMonaco : chasse à l'homme après une "tentative d'assassinat" contre un homme d'affaires
Jun 30, 2026, 03:05 PM
A manhunt is underway in and around Monaco for the perpetrator of an attempted assassination using an explosive device. The blast seriously wounded a wealthy businessman of Ukrainian origin and two of his family members.
France heatwave: government under growing fire as first toll emerges
frCanicule en France : à l'heure du tout premier bilan, le gouvernement de plus en plus attaqué
Jun 30, 2026, 03:04 PM
After 11 days of an exceptional heatwave and a mounting human toll, political pressure has intensified on the French government, accused of incompetence and inaction. The executive continues to deny any lack of preparation.
Venezuela earthquakes: La Guaira still in shock five days on
frSéismes au Venezuela : La Guaira toujours sous le choc cinq jours après
Jun 30, 2026, 02:59 PM
Five days after a double earthquake struck Venezuela, the port city of La Guaira remains in shock at the epicentre. Rescuers continue a desperate search for survivors amid a severe shortage of resources.
Birthright citizenship: Supreme Court deals Trump a setback on immigration
frDroit du sol : la Cour suprême inflige un revers à Donald Trump sur sa politique migratoire
Jun 30, 2026, 02:56 PM
The US Supreme Court dealt a setback to Donald Trump's immigration policy in a case concerning birthright citizenship. The ruling checks one of the administration's signature efforts to restrict automatic citizenship.
A firefighter saves a cat from the heat: how to check if this AI video is real
frUn pompier sauve un chat de la canicule : comment vérifier si cette vidéo est bien de l’IA
Jun 30, 2026, 02:48 PM
A widely shared video appearing to show a firefighter rescuing an abandoned cat during a heatwave was in fact generated by artificial intelligence. France 24 explains how to verify whether such footage is AI-made.
Injured Léon Marchand pulls out of French Swimming Championships
frBlessé, Léon Marchand doit quitter les Championnats de France de natation
Jun 30, 2026, 02:41 PM
French swimming star Léon Marchand has withdrawn from the rest of the French Swimming Championships due to an adductor injury. The setback comes less than six weeks before the European Championships set for Paris this summer.
Heatwave handling: Green group to file no-confidence motion against government
fr🔴 Gestion de la canicule : le groupe Écologiste va déposer une motion de censure contre le gouvernement
Jun 30, 2026, 02:20 PM
France's Green parliamentary group is to file a no-confidence motion against the government over its handling of the heatwave. The move adds to mounting political pressure as the human toll comes into focus.
Feu! Chatterton's 'Labyrinthe': where rock meets poetry
frLe 'Labyrinthe' de Feu! Chatterton : à la croisée du rock et de la poésie
Jun 30, 2026, 01:46 PM
French band Feu! Chatterton, blending poetry, rock and chanson, has become one of the most prominent acts of recent years. France 24 looks at their album 'Labyrinthe'.
Monaco explosion: was Ukrainian oligarch Vadim Yermolaev the target?
frExplosion à Monaco : l’oligarque ukrainien Vadim Ermolaev était-il la cible de l’attaque ?
Jun 30, 2026, 01:43 PM
The explosion that wounded three people in Monaco is being treated as an attempted assassination. Several media outlets report the target was Vadim Yermolaev, a sanctioned businessman of Ukrainian origin, though authorities have not confirmed the victims' identities.
Behind the image: inside CADMOS and Sophie Adenot's mission
frDerrière l'image : au cœur du CADMOS, derrière la mission de Sophie Adenot
Jun 30, 2026, 01:34 PM
France 24 follows French astronaut Sophie Adenot, currently aboard the International Space Station, during one of her experiments. The report goes inside CADMOS, the control centre coordinating with ground teams.
2026 World Cup: last chance for Belgium's golden generation against Senegal
frMondial 2026 : dernière chance pour la génération dorée belge contre le Sénégal
Jun 30, 2026, 01:03 PM
Belgium's golden generation faces a last chance to advance at the 2026 World Cup when it plays Senegal in Seattle. The tournament has opened up after Germany's elimination by Paraguay and the Netherlands' exit to Morocco.
Spain: last day for undocumented migrants to apply for regularisation
frEspagne : dernier jour pour les sans-papiers candidats à la régularisation
Jun 30, 2026, 01:00 PM
Nearly a million undocumented migrants in Spain have filed applications under an extraordinary regularisation plan launched by Pedro Sánchez's socialist government. The last applicants had until Tuesday evening to submit the required documents.
Heatwave in France: is a new spell of extreme heat on the way?
frCanicule en France : une nouvelle vague de chaleur à venir ?
Jun 30, 2026, 12:59 PM
France is likely to face a new heatwave from the coming weekend, a Météo-France forecaster told AFP. The duration and intensity of the new spell cannot yet be estimated.
Venezuela earthquakes: despite foreign aid, Venezuela overwhelmed by needs
frSéismes au Venezuela : malgré l'aide étrangère, le Venezuela croule sous les besoins
Jun 30, 2026, 12:59 PM
Despite aid from around thirty countries, Venezuela is overwhelmed by needs a week after a double earthquake. The official death toll exceeds 1,700 with tens of thousands missing and morgues overflowing.
2026 World Cup: D-day for Les Bleus as France face Sweden
frMondial 2026 : jour J pour les Bleus, la France affronte la Suède
Jun 30, 2026, 12:49 PM
France begin the knockout phase of the 2026 World Cup against Sweden in the round of 16. Confident and backed by a powerful attack, Les Bleus face an opponent seen as well within their reach in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
World Cup 2026: Germany eliminated early again, this time by Paraguay
frMondial 2026 : l'Allemagne encore sortie prématurément face au Paraguay
Jun 30, 2026, 12:48 PM
Paraguay eliminated Germany on penalties in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup in Boston. The defeat marks Germany's third consecutive poor World Cup showing.
France: what lessons after 11 days of a historic heatwave?
frFrance : après 11 jours de canicule historique, quels enseignements ?
Jun 30, 2026, 12:48 PM
After 11 days of a historic heatwave in France, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu praised his government's response while facing criticism over alleged lack of preparation. He warned that another period of intense heat could occur.
No, Bamako has not just demanded the departure of France's ambassador
frNon, Bamako ne vient pas de demander le départ de l’ambassadeur de France
Jun 29, 2026, 04:43 PM
France 24 fact-checks a claim spread by Alliance of Sahel States supporters that Mali ordered the French ambassador to leave within 72 hours. The claim is false: France no longer has an ambassador in Bamako, as diplomatic ties were already downgraded.
Heatwave: fears of a 'delayed effect' in France
frCanicule : la crainte d'un "effet retard" en France
Jun 29, 2026, 04:13 PM
As temperatures begin to fall across parts of France, health authorities remain on alert, fearing a delayed effect from the heatwave. The health impacts could continue to be felt in the coming days even as the heat eases.
Brazil-Japan live: follow the 2026 World Cup round of 32
frBrésil-Japon en direct : suivez le 16e de finale de la Coupe du monde
Jun 29, 2026, 04:00 PM
Brazil face Japan in Houston in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. France 24 offers live commentary as the Seleção and the Samurai Blue compete for a place in the round of 16.