Lewis Hamilton completed the podium at the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit as the Mercedes seven-time former champion returned to the podium for the first time since Mexico last season. The racing may be closer than the past two seasons but Verstappen always seems to pull it out of the bag when it matters most. This was his 61st career win, seventh of the season, and fourth at the track where he first shot onto the F1 scene as a teenager in 2016. And it pushed him another step further to a fourth... Читать дальше...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his Cabinet on Sunday that there had been a “dramatic drop” in U.S. weapons deliveries for Israel's war effort in Gaza, doubling down on a claim that the Biden administration has denied and underscoring the growing strains between the two allies. More information with FRANCE 24 International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestani.
The new faces included Munster centre Antoine Frisch who spent last week at Les Bleus pre-tour training camp after chosing to represent France over Ireland. Three props in Grenoble's Regis Montagne as well as Bayonne pair Mathis Perchaud are Tevita Tatafu are the only players not to make it from the camp to the final squad. Galthie has picked 11 individuals from Stade Francais and La Rochelle, the two sides who tasted defeat during this weekend's French Top 14 semi-finals. Players from Toulouse and Bordeaux-Begles... Читать дальше...
Thousands of people on Sunday rallied in Paris and other cities across France to denounce the far-right National Rally party’s “false feminism” and the “real danger” it poses to women’s rights. The demonstrations came exactly a week before France’s snap parliamentary elections, with polls showing the National Rally and its allies leading the first round of the vote.
The 29-year-old's previous two WTA tour titles had come on clay courts, in Nurnberg in 2019 and Budapest in 2021. But on Sunday she prevailed in nearly 90 minutes on court after coming from 5-3 down -- and saving two set points -- in the second set of the final of this warm-up event for Wimbledon. Victory saw Putintseva become just the second unseeded Birmingham champion in the last 10 years, following Beatriz Haddad Maia's title run of 2022. "I don't know what I'm feeling because I wasn't expecting this at all," Putintseva said afterwards.
Rainstorms Friday set off flooding and landslides that tore down houses in the mountainous Val Mesolcina valley district of the canton. The body of a man was found eight kilometres (4.5 miles) from where he went missing, police said. A woman declared missing was found alive in rocks and mud on Saturday. Two other people are still missing. "The probability of finding them alive is low," said police spokesman William Kloter. Other areas of Switzerland, including the ski resort of Zermatt, have... Читать дальше...
Israeli troops tied a wounded Palestinian man to a military vehicle during a raid in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, the army said Sunday, admitting that soldiers had violated operational procedures. Story by Eliza Herbert.
Flights at the UK's third-busiest airport were being delayed or cancelled Sunday after a major power cut, the airport operator said.
Several demonstrations are planned for Sunday against the Rassemblement national. In Paris and several other cities feminist groups are calling for a march against Jordan Bardella's party. Another march against the extreme is scheduled for this afternoon in the streets of the capital called by the Chrétiens et chrétiennes collective. More information with FRANCE 24 reporter Vedika Bahl.
The Scot had been aiming to make a farewell appearance at the grass court Grand Slam, which he won in 2013 and 2016. However, the 37-year-old will need an expected six weeks to recover from a spinal cyst operation, with Wimbledon starting on July 1. He now also faces a race against time to be fit for next month's Paris Olympics, with Murray twice a gold medallist in the singles. The ATP Tour, in a post on X, formerly Twitter, said Sunday that Murray had been ruled out of Wimbledon. But the post was subsequently deleted... Читать дальше...
At least 39 people were killed by Israeli strikes across northern Gaza on Saturday, as rescue workers scrambled to find survivors beneath the rubble, according to Palestinian and hospital officials. More information with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Jerusalem, Irris Makler.
France's far right National Rally (RN) party and its allies are seen leading the first round of the country's parliamentary elections with 35.5% of the vote, according to a poll published Sunday. The Ipsos survey - conducted for Le Parisien newspaper and Radio France on June 19-20 - showed the left-wing New Popular Front (NPF) alliance in second place with 29.5% of the vote. For more information, FRANCE 24's William Hilderbrandt interviews IPSOS Director of polling Mathieu Doiret.
"I would like to inform you that I have decided to appoint Prince Guillaume as Lieutenant-Representative in October," Henri, 69, said in a national holiday address. "It is with all my love and confidence that I wish him the best of luck." Taking over the title marks the beginning of the transfer of the crown to Guillaume, 42, but a full change in the Grand Duchy will likely take several years. "This is the beginning of a next chapter for our monarchy," Luxembourg's Prime Minister Luc Frieden told local media. Читать дальше...
The family are struggling to feed themselves in the Jabalia refugee camp after the nearly nine months of war that have followed Hamas's October 7 attack. Gazans are suffering from severe shortages of supplies including food and water alongside Israel's bombardment of the territory, forcing desperate mothers like Umm Siraj al-Balawi to fight for their survival with no end to the conflict in sight. "There are no vegetables or fruits. No vitamin intake. When you get sick, you stay in bed for two or... Читать дальше...
France's opportunity to be a global leader on climate action could be at risk, depending on who wins the upcoming legislative elections. The current frontrunner, the National Rally Party has historically mocked or downplayed environmental issues, while Macron's party wants to continue the gains it's made, and the new left-alliance The Popular Front is looking to be more proactive. What are each party's different policies? Eliza Herbert takes a look with this story from France 2.
Egypt withdrew the operating licenses of 16 tourism companies and referred them to the public prosecutor, accusing them of being responsible for the deaths of Egyptian pilgrims in Mecca, a crisis unit tasked with addressing the situation said on Saturday. More information with William Hilderbrandt.
Days after Israel announced a daily pause in fighting on a key route to allow more aid into Gaza, chaos in the besieged Palestinian territory has left vital supplies piled up and undistributed in the searing summer heat. More information with William Hilderbrandt.
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant headed to Washington on Sunday to discuss the next phase of the Gaza war and escalating hostilities on the border with Lebanon, where exchanges of fire with Hezbollah have stoked fears of wider conflict. More information with FRANCE 24 journalist William Hilderbrandt.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced hope for speedy progress on unfreezing US arms and ammunition deliveries from Israel's top ally which he said had dropped off sharply in recent months. US President Joe Biden has been at odds with Israel's veteran right-wing leader over Gaza's surging civilian death toll, but US officials have said they were not aware of what Netanyahu was referring to on the arms issue. The Israeli premier on Sunday told his cabinet that "about four months ago, there was... Читать дальше...
Seven independence activists linked to a group accused of orchestrating deadly riots last month in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia have been sent to mainland France for pre-trial detention, a local prosecutor said Sunday. Story by Yinka Oyetade.
At least 39 people were killed by Israeli strikes across northern Gaza on Saturday, as rescue workers scrambled to find survivors beneath the rubble, according to Palestinian and hospital officials.
Thousands of athletes in both major and obscure sports will be vying for medals in the Russian city of Kazan at the sixth BRICS Games, an international competition shadowed by politics amid Russia's exclusion from major sports events. For more information, Peter O'Brien interviews leading expert in Sport Diplomacy, Simon J. Rofe.
Belgium shook off the shock of losing to Slovakia in its opening game of the European Championship by beating Romania 2-0 on Saturday. Kevin De Bruyne's second-half goal completed the win after Youri Tielemans scored in the second minute at Cologne Stadium. More information with FRANCE 24 sports journalist Selina Sykes.
Greek authorities on Saturday arrested 13 people after fireworks launched from a yacht set off a new wildfire on an island near Athens as the country confronts a new season of deadly summer fires. The mayor of the island of Hydra expressed "outrage" after the fire was started late Friday and vowed legal action against those responsible. More information with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Athens, Nathalie Savaricas.
Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally is seen leading the race ahead of France's parliamentary elections, three polls showed on Thursday, ahead of the leftwing Popular Front and President Emmanuel Macron's centrists. Story by Charlotte Hughes and Axelle Simon.
