The latest heatwave has raised fears of the effects of climate change-supercharged extreme weather on vulnerable people, while forcing the cancellation of outdoor events, causing transport chaos and shuttering schools. It comes just a month after a...

The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry said it had found evidence that "Palestinian children have been deliberately targeted and killed by Israeli security forces". This, it said, was a key factor in establishing "the genocidal inte...

With a second win in two matches, Les Bleus secured their place in the World Cup round of 32. Although they were never really troubled by Iraq (3-0), France were mainly disrupted by a storm over Philadelphia, which suspended the match for almost two...

A day after Argentina and France sailed into the last 32, England face Ghana in Group L knowing that victory will see them safely into the next phase of the tournament. England launched their campaign last week with a stylish 4-2 win over Croatia, ...

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's office said army, navy and air force officers would join a special unit to identify and destroy mosquito breeding sites. Dengue causes high fevers, headaches, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain and, in the most serio...

Massive destruction in southern Lebanon in the latest Israel-Hezbollah war is estimated at around $1.38 billion, according to a UN agency and a Lebanese research centre. Reporting from Beirut, FRANCE 24’s Renée Davis notes that while the US-Iran ...

Scientists have shown that recurring heatwaves are a clear marker of global warming, and warn they are set to become more frequent, longer and more intense. Italy on red alert Italy's health ministry declared a red heatwave alert in 15 cities includ...

With works that resemble bullets, tanks and peace doves, resisting Russia's invasion is inspiring a new wave of designs reflecting a country, society and artistic scene transformed by the four-year conflict. The shift is being driven by demand from...

Gravely threatened by rising seas, low-lying island nation Tuvalu relies on a $200 million trust fund to help foot the ballooning costs of climate change. The trust has been invested on Tuvalu's behalf in funds exposed to coal mining, gas explorat...

Memorial protests are planned on Thursday to mark two years since the country's biggest show of dissent, when Kenyans stormed parliament to protest new taxes amid wider anger over corruption. It was seen as a watershed moment, as young Kenyans join...

The announcement, made Monday night, was accompanied by news that Meta would also lead a $900 million funding round in Shah's consumer finance firm CRED. "Kunal built CRED into one of India's most important technology companies," Meta chief Mark Zu...

Brussels hopes it could provide an alternative local option for any payments in shops or online since people could easily pay, just like other systems, using a card, an app or via their banking app. The European Union will move one step closer on T...

Miami won a battle with the Boston Celtics for the signature of the 31-year-old Greek who won a championship with the Bucks in 2021. ESPN reported that Miami will acquire Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis in a deal which sends Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware...

The 23-year-old signed a contract with Premiership club Newcastle Red Bulls in January, before a stellar season with Super Rugby champions Wellington Hurricanes thrust him into the All Blacks reckoning. Speedster Fineanganofo scored a Super Rugby r...

Haaland followed up his brace in the opening 4-1 victory over Iran with two more goals as Norway won consecutive games at the World Cup for the first time. Norway have lost just one of their past 18 matches and will take on 2022 runners-up France i...