In a week that’s seen rare wartime demonstrations in Ukraine protesting the ousting of Defence Minister Mykhailo (Misha) Fedorov after six months in a job in which he’s been credited with making a difference on the battlefield and in an anti-corruption drive. But he had reportedly clashed with U
Downing Street’s Larry the Cat is about to get a new housemate, his seventh in ten years. Andy Burnham says he will do things differently, that he’s focused on driving growth in every postcode in the country, although we’re yet to hear any detail of how from the about-to-be-parachuted-in PM af
A powerful earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, prompting residents to evacuate buildings in neighbouring Guatemala and El Salvador – and triggering an alert from the US Tsunami Warning System that was later lifted. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties
Authorities in the Paris region recorded "1,565 more deaths than expected" over a one-week period in June as the country grappled with a protracted heatwave that broke all-time temperature records, France's public health agency said in a report released on Friday, adding that people over 65 accounte
The Grand Mosque of Paris, built in 1926 in the Latin Quarter as a tribute to Muslim soldiers who died for France during World War I, marks its 100th anniversary this year. French historian Benjamin Stora traces its little-known role as a geopolitical bridge – not only between France and Algeria,
Swiss rider Mauro Schmid edged Colombian Harold Tejada in a two-way sprint to win the 13th stage of the Tour de France, a 205km ride from Dole in the Jura to Belfort in the Vosges. Briton Tom Pidcock finished third to move into the top four in the general classification, 4 minutes and 15 s
🏆⚽"I don't think there's been a tournament quite like this." David Webber tells #F24Debate this "celebrity-driven" #FIFAWorldCup has "repackaged football as a luxury product", driving up ticket demand and prices ➡️https://go.france24.com/85Xw
France's main gambling sector regulator said on Friday it had instructed the country's internet service providers to block access to the Polymarket website, one of a number of online prediction markets that allow people to bet on the outcome of future events. The move
🇺🇸 🗣️ 🗳️ In an address to the nation on Thursday, #US President Donald #Trump renewed his accusation that the 2020 presidential #elections saw #interference from foreign actors - claims which have previously been debunked. In particular, Trump singled out #China, accusing them of h
An NRI's post detailing Indian office culture challenges has resonated widely online. Many professionals shared similar experiences after returning to India from abroad. Common issues include meeting delays and a different sense of workplace urgency. Observations also touched upon office dynamics
President Donald Trump alleged China compromised American election data extensively. He claimed Beijing illicitly acquired millions of US voter files. Critics questioned these claims, citing public data availability and intelligence assessments. Intelligence agencies concluded China did not attempt
The Gujarat ATS has apprehended five additional suspects connected to a Jaish-e-Mohammed module, uncovered while they were preparing for explosive device attacks. This group had a history of recruitment and radicalization, engaging in bomb-making training for several years. Investigators reported th
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Tragedy struck in Faridabad as an 18-year-old NEET aspirant took her own life on Thursday. After reviewing her probable score, which she calculated to be approximately 600 out of 720, she allegedly leapt from the 16th floor. Distressed over her potential results, family members noted concerns leadin
Maharashtra's hospitality industry seeks extended bar operating hours for the FIFA World Cup Final. The association requested permission to remain open until 3:30 AM on July 20. This move aims to provide a safe environment for fans watching the global sporting event. Other states have granted sim