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UEFA accuses FIFA of 'selling football' with World Cup investment plan

The proposal to spin off the commercial rights to the World Cup and other competitions into a semi-private company has triggered a fierce backlash, with critics warning it could create conflicts between investors' profit motives and FIFA's role as the sport's regulator.

Media not invited as Trump, Netanyahu hold talks at the White House

US President Donald Trump has held talks at the White House with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Turkiye takes ‘historic step’ on energy alliance with Iraq

Ankara could receive 1 million barrels per day of Iraqi oil after Turkish Petroleum stake in BP-run Kirkuk oilfield.

Protests in Lima as Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru president

Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as Peru's president amid protests and promises to crackdown on crime.

FIFA proposes plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, angering UEFA

Football's world governing body announces plans to sell stakes of up to 20 percent in the World Cup and other events.

Iran war live: US, Saudi forces attack Tehran-aligned groups in Iraq

Attacks come as Saudi Arabia intercepts drones and Iran warns of 'any action' to maintain its control of Hormuz.

France braces for fresh evacuations as Spain eases wildfire restrictions

Residents began returning to fire-ravaged communities west of Madrid after officials lifted some evacuation orders, while authorities in southwestern France warned a looming heatwave could reignite major blazes and force thousands more from their homes.

Yemen’s Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia oil tanker

The Houthis recently declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, targeting several tankers.

Japan Kumamoto earthquake: What happened, damage, victims, latest updates

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island, causing building collapses, fires and widespread damage.

Israeli airstrike destroys Gaza City mosque near displacement camp

Video footage captures an Israeli airstrike hitting Al-Muttaqin Mosque in Gaza City, next to Yarmouk Stadium

Peru's Fujimori vows military-led crackdown on crime after taking office

The newly inaugurated president – the ninth in just a decade – pledged to deploy the armed forces to crime-ridden areas and adopt a hardline security strategy as Peru grapples with its worst wave of gang violence, extortion and illegal mining in decades.

Donald Trump and world leaders attend Lindsey Graham’s funeral

Donald Trump said Lindsey Graham was a force in politics at the late senator's funeral in DC.

Iran and Oman exchange proposals to manage Strait of Hormuz

Omani proposal is based on the Strait of Malacca model, where ships that use the strait provide voluntary fees.

Rome’s viral graffiti cleaner is taking on an ancient problem

Graffiti has marked the walls of Rome for millennia. One content creator builds a following cleaning spray-paint.

Many feared dead from 7.1-magnitude quake in Kumamoto, Japan

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, causing widespread damage, injuries and fears of deaths.

Kyiv warns Iran against escalation after Ukraine’s Caspian Sea attack

Kyiv claims its Caspian Sea strike targeted Russian warships, denying intent to harm civilian vessels or individuals.

Protests in DC against Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump

A group of demonstrators gathered near the White House to protest Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington.

Chad to withdraw from the International Criminal Court

In tonight's edition, Chad is pulling out of the International Criminal Court, accusing it of bias against Africa. Also, in Madagascar, nearly 200 people have been reported missing this year. And centuries-old medinas in the Comoros have joined UNESCO World Heritage status.

Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru president after narrow election win

Fujimori takes office promising an iron-fisted crackdown on crime, as critics fear a return to her father's tactics.

How US defence aid shaped Israel’s military developments since Oct 7, 2023

US-Israel defence cooperation spans decades, including a $33bn, 10-year memorandum of understanding signed in 2016.

Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan to ease Strait of Hormuz tensions

Oman has presented Iran with a Gulf-backed proposal to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz, including a system of voluntary fees for ships using the strategic waterway, according to a Gulf source and a Western diplomat. The plan aims to provide a framework for restoring stable shipping through the strait after months o

Bad news for Bordeaux: France's celebrated wine industry faces wake-up call over wildfires

France's largest wine region is facing a wake-up call as the wildfires blazing near Bordeaux's famed vineyards underscore the climate challenges posed by severe drought and repeated heatwaves. Many chateaux do not have enough water to irrigate their entire vineyard and without rain in the coming weeks, vines ​could shu

New poll shows confusion over Democratic Socialists of America ideals

Democratic socialists face mixed understanding, with 49% of Americans saying they grasp their policies, poll shows.

FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA

FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family was announced Tuesday — and immediately attacked by European soccer body UEFA. “It is not FIFA’s to sell,” UEFA said in a statement. “None of us are the owners of football.” F

What will it take to stop the conflict in Sudan?

The army says it's retaken a key highway linking Khartoum to El-Obeid.

West Bank quarry owner appeals to Trump after settler raid

West Bank quarry owner appeals to Trump after settler raid

India’s ‘cockroach’ protesters explain how they toppled one of Modi’s ministers

After weeks of student protests, the resignation of India’s education minister on July 25 was hailed as a victory for the so-called cockroaches, a youth movement that has made this originally derogatory term their own. But some are concerned about facing repression down the line, aided by facial recognition.

Building a 'different kind of forest' after devastating wildfires

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed Monday "to rebuild a different kind of forest" as he visited an area ravaged by wildfires in southwest France, adding that "the coming weeks will be tough". FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Yuval Zelnik, Researcher at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Ecology

'Pressure is high': Football legend Zinedine Zidane inherits a France squad with 'everything to win'

Monte Francis is pleased to welcome Karim Baldé, Sports Journalist and Founder of "Bal des Productions" News Agency. According to Baldé, Zinedine Zidane, as France's new football manager, one of the world's richest and most successful squads, heightening the expectations created by Didier Deschamps' sustained excellenc

‘The dream I carried is gone’: Miscarriages rise amid trauma of Gaza’s war

At al-Awda Hospital, doctors say about 70% of pregnancy losses they see are linked to Israel's genocide and blockade.

Malaysian foreign minister calls for review of UNHCR’s presence

The UN refugee agency is under pressure to impose stricter controls amid rising local backlash against Rohingya.

‘No freedom at all’: Israeli closures leave West Bank patients trapped

Palestinians face hours-long waits at Israeli military checkpoints, forcing women to give birth outside hospitals.

Uganda declares end to Ebola outbreak

Health minister urges people in the country 'to remain alert' and continue observing public health measures.

Lindsey Graham ‘almost cried’ tears of joy over war on Iran, footage shows

Excerpts from a planned documentary show the hawkish senator claiming credit for persuading Donald Trump to attack Iran.

Wildfire leaves Biscarrosse commercial district in ruins

A devastating wildfire in southwestern France has left parts of Biscarrosse's commercial district in ruins

Wildfires in France: Volunteers put smiles back on evacuees' faces in Bordeaux

More than 1,000 evacuees from the massive wildfires in Gironde have taken shelter in Bordeaux’s exhibition centre, where a small army of volunteers has organised a wide variety of activities to keep them busy and meet their logistical needs. FRANCE 24 reports.

British MP accuses French patrol boat of firing 'warning shots' near him in Channel

A British opposition lawmaker on Tuesday accused a French naval patrol vessel of firing "warning shots" while he was being interviewed aboard a fishing boat in the English Channel, an allegation French authorities deny. France said the gunfire was part of a routine training exercise conducted under international safety

Powerful quake hits southern Japan

"Many people" were feared trapped in a stricken shopping mall in Japan late on Tuesday, authorities said, after a major earthquake toppled buildings, sparked fires and reportedly injured more than 100.

'The only thing I wanted to do': Zidane returns to coach 'Les Bleus'

After France exited the Football world cup in fourth place, there's a new change coming for the team. French football legend Zinedine Zidane has been named head coach. While Zinedine Zidane has been out of the spotlight since he coached Real Madrid, he is still considered to be a football legend.

How French solidarity grew in the face of monster fires

Firefighters work around the clock battling the blazes. Those affected by the disaster need shelter and essentials. But they can count on the support of local residents. Food, drinks... Relief efforts continue to be organized in the face of this massive wildfire.

🔴 Live: French wildfires flare up again as authorities evacuate 4,000 more from tourist sites

Zelensky visit White House in test to Maga's 'significant shift towards' Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected at the White House on July 28 for talks with US counterpart Donald Trump, as Kyiv seeks to win fresh diplomatic and military support in its fight against Russia. Zelensky is also in the US to attend US senator Lindsey Graham's funeral, an important support of Ukraine i

Heatwave threatens firefighting mission in France's southwest

The return of high temperatures is threatening firefighters hold on a vast blaze in the Gironde. Calmer conditions over the last two days have enabled authorities to stabilise the fires but as the region is placed under a yellow heat warning and new evacuation order come into force on July 28, fears are mounting that t

French police discover remains of five babies in a home in southeastern France

French police have opened a murder investigation after the remains of five newborns were discovered in cardboard boxes at a couple's home in southeastern France. The bodies were found after the woman's partner searched the flat following the home birth of a healthy baby, prompting hospital staff to alert prosecutors.

Spain is seeing 'the light at the end of the tunnel' in its fight against fires

Firefighters are starting to see "light at the end of the tunnel" in their battle against some of the worst forest fires in Spanish history, according to the country's prime minister. In Avila, near Madrid, over 50,000 hectares were burned. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris tells us more about the latest on the situation.

Japan hit by 7.1-magnitude earthquake

Japanese media is reporting that there are a number of casualties following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Japan. Authorities have said people are trapped in a shopping mall after its second floor collapsed, including casualties. Rescue efforts are ongoing.

‘The only job I wanted’: Zidane’s first words as France head coach

France great Zinedine Zidane's long-held ambition to coach the national team became reality on Tuesday when the French Football Federation appointed the former captain and World Cup winner as Didier Deschamps' successor on a four-year contract. Here is what he had to say.

A look back at Zinedine Zidane's career as he becomes France's new coach

Zinedine Zidane will be unveiled on July 28 as the new coach of the French national football team, succeeding his World Cup-winning teammate Didier Deschamps. The 54-year-old is a national icon with multiple successes as player and coach. He steps into the job after five years out of the game.

Former senior ICE official says rush for numbers is causing deaths

Fmr. Acting Chief of Staff at ICE: a rush to hire officers and a focus on detention numbers is causing fatal mistakes.

J&J offers $5.5bn settlement in lawsuits claiming talc link to cancer

Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $5.5bn to settle nearly 70,000 US lawsuits over talc-based baby powder cancer claims.

Houthis want to copy Iran’s Hormuz control in the Red Sea: Yemeni FM

Speaking in Riyadh, Yemen's internationally recognised government warns global complacency has emboldened the Houthis.

Savannah Guthrie pleads for help to find missing mother

Journalist Savannah Guthrie has made an emotional public appeal for information about her missing mother.

Meta ignored internal findings on Instagram's risks to teens, jury told in trial

Lawyers for the US state of Tennessee argued that the company ignored its own research linking Instagram to compulsive use, eating disorders, depression and self-harm among teenagers, while keeping features such as autoplay, notifications and infinite scroll to maximise time spent on the platform and advertising revenu

Trump on Erdogan, Netanyahu and selling fighter jets to Turkiye

US President Donald Trump called Turkiye 'a great ally' when asked about selling F-35 fighter jets to Ankara.

Iran war live: Trump touts ‘friendly talks’; Netanyahu arrives in US

Iran says US 'struggling' to end five-month-old war, as Netanyahu arrives in Washington, DC, for talks with Trump.

US diplomats walk out as France addresses UN Security Council

US diplomats walk out of UN meeting during France's speech amid tensions over human rights chief's reappointment.

Shot fired outside US consulate in Canada for second time this year

Police have previously suggested a link between anti-Jewish attacks in the city and shootings at the US consulate.

Yemen says ready for Houthi escalation after rebels target Saudi Arabia

The warning comes as the Houthis step up attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure and impose a maritime blockade, raising fears that the Iran-backed group's campaign could open a new front in the wider regional conflict and threaten shipping through the Red Sea.

Video shows man subdued after stabbing three women in Paris

Three women were wounded, two of them seriously, in a knife attack near Porte de Clichy in Paris.

Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow mail-in voting restrictions

A lower court blocked the mail-in ballot restrictions, ruling Trump lacked authority to change state election rules.