World Cup Final: La Roja, La Albiceleste battle for glory
La Roja’s patient possession game meets the Albiceleste’s trademark resilience in the World Cup final in New York on Sunday. As Spain coach Luis de la Fuente and his former coaching student Lionel Scaloni, now Argentina’s manager,…
Health officials identify source of US explosive diarrhoea outbreak
A sample of iceberg lettuce from the food supplier Taylor Farms has tested positive for the parasite that caused an explosive diarrhoea outbreak affecting thousands of people in the US, officials said. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that…
The week in pictures: The end of the World Cup, heatwaves and wildfires, war in Ukraine
Home Americas The final stages of the World Cup, with Les Bleus’ elimination and England finishing third; extreme heat and wildfires around the world; and the Tour de France brought to a standstill by the heatwave in France. FRANCE 24 looks back at some…
Russia launches major ballistic-missile attack on Kyiv and Kharkiv
Russia has carried out a wave of ballistic missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, killing four people and wounding at least 36, officials say. Three people were killed and 20 injured in the eastern city of Kharkiv, while one person died and 16 were hurt in…
At least 50 Malian soldiers killed in rebel-jihadist attack
At least 50 Malian soldiers were killed in an attack by Tuareg separatists and jihadists while leaving the northern strategic town of Anefis, according to local and military sources contacted by AFP on Sunday. «The provisional toll of the attack is…
Ferry carrying 116 passengers sinks off Guyana coast, authorities say
A ferry carrying 116 passengers has sunk off the coast of Guyana with 53 people so far rescued, local authorities have said. The MV Barima capsized near Iron Punt, on its route from Georgetown to Port Kaituma. A distress call was received at 23:01 local…
World Cup 2026: Do supporters prefer Lamine Yamal or Lionel Messi?
Yamal or Messi? With just a few hours to go before kick-off in the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, we took to the streets of New York to ask fans which of the two players they prefer Fuente: Leer la noticia original
US and Iran exchange strikes after two US soldiers killed in Jordan
The US launched another round of air strikes against Iran on Saturday night, targeting its coastal surveillance and air defence facilities, US military officials said. US Central Command (Centcom) said forces successfully hit Iranian military…
Middle East live: US targets Iran’s Revolutionary Guard in retaliation for killed troops
Home Middle East Live Issued on: 19/07/2026 – 07:09Modified: 19/07/2026 – 07:13 A screen grab released on July 18, 2026 shows smoke rising from an explosion at an unknown location, during what US Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on…
Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate arrested in US after more UK charges laid
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in the US after British authorities announced they were bringing further charges against them. The UK’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said Andrew Tate was being…