The week in pictures: Le Pen’s comeback, Khamenei’s funeral and Mbappé’s wondergoal
Home Americas French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was cleared to run in next year’s presidential election, despite having her embezzlement conviction confirmed, in a week that saw Iran hold days-long funeral ceremonies for slain supreme leader…
Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires
A sustained heatwave with temperatures of around 40C (104F) has caused wildfires across Southern Europe this summer, particularly in France, Portugal and Spain. On Friday, Los Gallardos mayor Francisco Miguel Reyes told Spanish radio station Cadena SER…
Typhoon slams into eastern China as more than 2 million people evacuated
Typhoon Bavi was downgraded to a severe tropical storm Sunday after making landfall in eastern China, where authorities had evacuated nearly two million people in its path. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Before reaching China,…
How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter
For some urban commuters, the new city location offers a better experience than older formats. Kelvin Dozier, who usually shops at an Aldi in Brooklyn, recently started visiting the Manhattan location right across from his office for convenience. «The…
Norway eliminated: What do supporters think of their team’s overall performance?
Norway lost to England 2-1 in the additional time, after a tight game in the quarterfinals of the World Cup. We met with Norwegian fans to ask them what their thought of their team’s performance during the competition. Keywords for this article…
At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting
At least two people have been killed in a shooting at a street festival in Toronto. Police in the Canadian city initially received reports of an active shooter on St Clair Avenue at approximately 20:12 local time (01:12 BST), where a salsa festival was…
Argentina-Switzerland live: Defending champions face Swiss underdogs for semi-finals spot
Argentina and Switzerland clash in a quarter-final encounter at the World Cup, with both nations seeking to take on England in the semi-finals. The Albiceleste aim to extend their title defence, while Nati look to continue their historic tournament run…
Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed ‘until further notice’
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz until further notice, or «until the end of American interference in this region», according to state media. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that any US «aggression» as a result of the closure would…
Norway-England live: Haaland’s Vikings seek to shock the Three Lions
Norway and England clash in a quarter-final encounter at the World Cup, with both nations seeking to reach the semi-finals. The Three Lions aim to extend their knockout campaign, while the Scandinavians look to upset the odds against one of world…
Polish PM pledges memorial to victims of WW2 ‘genocide by Ukrainian nationalists’
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced the creation of a national memorial to the victims of a «genocide committed by Ukrainian nationalists» during World War Two. Tusk was speaking on the anniversary of what Poland calls the «massacre» in…