The US Supreme Court on Thursday sided with Bayer in a ruling expected to block thousands of lawsuits claiming its Roundup weedkiller caused cancer by failing to carry adequate warning labels. The decision hands a victory to President Donald Trump's administration but drew backlash from allies in t»»»

Few politicians in modern Philippine history have inspired as much devotion — or as much revulsion — as Rodrigo Duterte. A decade after his landslide election in 2016, and even as he faces trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague over alleged crimes against humanity linked t»»»

Florida's controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention centre, a symbol of US President Donald Trump's deportation drive, has closed after operating for less than a year, officials said on Thursday. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the Everglades facility had emptied after fulfilling »»»

More Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries are competing in the 2026 World Cup than at any previous tournament, much to the delight of fans from Morocco to Jordan. But as always with sports, politics is never far from the pitch. Iran, of course, springs to mind. Never before has a coun»»»

On Thursday, the predominantly Republican US Supreme Court authorised President Donald Trump's administration to revoke, without judicial review, a temporary status that protects 350,000 Haitian immigrants and 6,000 Syrians from deportation. The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administr»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Eric Klinenberg, Professor of Sociology at NYU and Author of "Heat Wave: A Social Autopsy of Disaster in Chicago". He challenges one of the dominant assumptions surrounding extreme heat: that technological adaptation alone can protect societies from climate cha»»»

Pro-Kremlin social media users are blaming Ukraine for a strike that led to a fire at the Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv, a UNESCO World Heritage site. However, the images they say constitute “proof” were actually AI-generated.  The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, an Orthodox monastic complex listed as a Un»»»

DUBAI: A UN maritime agency has paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after the British military said a vessel was hit Thursday by a projectile off the coast of Oman. The head of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said the plan to move stranded ships through the str»»»

AMMAN — Investment Minister Tareq Abu Ghazaleh has concluded on Thursday a working visit to China that included a series of high-level meetings with economic institutions, Chinese and international companies and field visits to industrial and technology projects.At the conclusion of the visit, Abu »»»

LONDON — British no-frills airline EasyJet rejected on Thursday a fourth informal takeover proposal from a US private equity firm, but left the door open to possible talks on a higher offer.EasyJet said the latest offer from Castlelake of 6.50 sterling pounds per share, still totalling about 5 bill»»»

AMMAN — Jordan's Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose by 0.04 per cent during the first four months of 2026, driven by stronger mining and electricity production, while the Industrial Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 0.34 per cent, according to the Department of Statistics (DoS) data released o»»»

A father of three who was seized by ICE at a FIFA match last summer – at the very same stadium where the World Cup final will take place – is warning immigrant fans of the risks they are taking if they attend World Cup games in the United States. FRANCE 24's Jessica Le Masurier, Yves Schaeffner and»»»

Israel said Thursday that it would only withdraw its forces from south Lebanon after Hezbollah was disarmed. Earlier, an Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon killed three people, Lebanese state media reported, making it the third deadly incident since Tuesday. Follow our liveblog for the»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Dr Jean Kaseya, head of the Africa CDC, said the Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo is "serious" but not "out of control". He warned that "no one is safe" if it is not stopped at the source and argued that the West would already have a vaccine if the disease had struck t»»»

Many people assume that organic agriculture is expensive and hard to produce on a massive scale. But a group of 10 farmers in France's western Vendée region want to prove that chemical-free farming can feed a whole country. Their co-operative is 100 percent organic and local. Their vegetables are s»»»

In this edition of French Connections, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. Located in the heart of the Right Bank, it’s one of the most vibrant parts of the capital. A lot of people enter Paris through the dixième, thank»»»

With summer in full swing in France, we take a look at the French festive spirit and how traditional banquets are creating controversy, with reports of racist slurs and Nazi salutes at the events. We also discuss how other gatherings, like free parties and raves, are coming under scrutiny, amidst c»»»

The deadly heatwave sweeping France has once again exposed the structural problems of the country’s chronically overcrowded prisons, with groups of three or four detainees crammed into airless cells built to hold a lone prisoner. Analysts and prison staff alike have criticised a penal system that c»»»

At least 101 million Europeans will experience temperatures above 35C on Thursday, as Spanish and French authorities begin to tally the deaths linked to the heatwave. At least 101 million Europeans were forecast to swelter in temperatures of over 35C on Thursday, as scores of people were thought to»»»

A landmark conference on Ukraine's post-war reconstruction opened on Thursday in Poland without President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is snubbing the event over a diplomatic row with ally Warsaw and weeks of squabbling over historical differences. Kyiv sent Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko instead »»»

Online live casino gaming has undergone one of the most remarkable evolutions in the digital entertainment world. What began as a niche extension of traditional online casinos has now become one of the most dynamic, immersive, and fast growing sectors in modern iGaming. By blending real time human »»»

Eurovision 2026 winner Darina Yotova, known as DARA, has been chosen to represent Bulgaria in a major international promotional campaign aimed at boosting the country’s global image. The initiative, launched by the Ministry of Tourism, will include the production of video clips and advertising cont»»»

In tonight's edition: it's the eve of Kenya's two-year anniversary of the landmark youth protests that cost dozens of lives. Also, fans of the Black Stars are shimmering with excitement after Ghana held tournament favourites England to a 0-0 draw in their second Group L match. Finally, as Tunisia p»»»

The unrelenting heatwave pummeling France has turned the iconic zinc roofs of Paris into a nightmare and a health hazard for people living directly underneath in often cramped attic dwellings that retain the searing heat and are impossible to ventilate. Before the heat struck, Amelie Kenney could b»»»

Former caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov has sharply criticized Bulgaria’s draft 2026 state budget, describing it as a policy direction that sacrifices long-term stability for short-term political convenience. In a commentary published on his Facebook profile, Gyurov argued that the proposal r»»»

Economist Preslav Raykov warned that inflation in Bulgaria could accelerate to around 8% in the coming months, while stressing that the country must quickly bring its budget deficit below 3% after entering the EU's excessive deficit procedure. Speaking to NOVA News, he said achieving that target wi»»»

The Bulgarian government presented its draft budget for 2026 on Wednesday, setting a deficit of 5.7% of GDP, the highest figure in three decades, and immediately drew fire from opposition parties who accused the cabinet of repeating the same fiscal practices it once condemned. Deputy Prime Minister»»»

Bulgaria is seeking to deepen economic ties with Poland and attract more Polish investment, with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Pulev stating that Sofia aims to develop its economy along the lines of the Polish model. Speaking in Gdansk during a me»»»

Power outages, train delays, and melting roads – the current heatwave is straining France's infrastructure. Electricity provider EDF says it has had to reduce its nuclear power output, but that it still has enough capacity to meet demand. Also in the show: the UN's International Maritime Organizati»»»

Dubai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Thursday flagged off 300 new government buses, procured at an estimated cost of Rs127.21 crore, in a major boost to the state's public transport network. The new fleet comprises 164 diesel buses and 136 eco-friendly, low-emission CNG buses that co»»»

Two powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela within a minute of each other, causing multiple casualties and widespread damage in and around Caracas. The rare back-to-back tremors, measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, are the strongest to hit Venezuela in more than a century. The US, China and the Eu»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron will aim to build on a nascent rapprochement with Italy's Giorgia Meloni when they meet for a bilateral summit on the French Riviera on Thursday, just days after Meloni's erstwhile ally Donald Trump mocked her for supposedly "begging" him for a photograph »»»

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, June 25: UK papers discuss the Nottingham maternity care scandal. Next: is there going to be another heatwave in Europe this summer? Also: the Euclid telescope took extraordinary photos of the Milky Way. Finally, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's upcoming wedding is getting b»»»

Bulgaria’s government is preparing to shut down the Commission on Files, a long-standing body responsible for reviewing and disclosing links between public figures and the former State Security services. The move is included in the transitional and final provisions of the draft 2026 state budget, w»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev used his address at the High-Level International Conference on the Recovery of Ukraine in Gdansk to reaffirm Bulgaria’s support for Ukraine’s long-term reconstruction, while stressing that ending the war remains the most important prerequisite for rebuilding the country. »»»

U.S. gasoline prices decreased an average of 49 cents a gallon in the last month as expectations rose for an end to the war with Iran. But they're not falling fast enough for President Donald Trump. Trump, who wants to stave off the economic fallout of the war ahead of midterm elections, is now poi»»»

Dubai: Thousands of residents and visitors are taking part in Dubai Mallathon 2026, a unique summer fitness initiative that transforms some of the emirate’s largest shopping malls into indoor walking and running tracks. Running from June 15 to September 15, the event encourages people of all ages t»»»

Dubai: As powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, many people shared a remarkable experience on social media: Their Android phones had warned them seconds before the ground began to shake. The alerts sparked widespread speculation that Google had somehow “predicted” the earthquake. It d»»»

PoliticsGermanyClimate change: Heat wave costs the German economy billionsSabine KinkartzNever before has a June been as hot in Germany as in 2026. This has consequences not only for people and nature, but also for businesses. Heat reduces productivity and causes illness, while cooling is expensive»»»

BusinessWhy is Germany taking a big stake in a major tankmaker?Arthur SullivanThe German government will buy a 40% stake in tankmaker KNDS. The deal is as much about control in the critical defense sector as it is about the Franco-German relationship. https://p.dw.com/p/5Fy8mKNDS presented its tank»»»

Dubai: Bengaluru-born musician and globetrotter Benny Prasad has captured the imagination of social media users after a video showcasing his 16 passports filled with visas and immigration stamps went viral online. The clip, shared by MTP – Most Traveled People on Instagram, highlights Prasad's rema»»»

Venezuela's interim leader declared a state of emergency on Wednesday after two powerful earthquakes and more than 20 aftershocks struck the country, damaging infrastructure and forcing the closure of Caracas' main airport. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude quakes kil»»»

France on Wednesday experienced its hottest day since measurements began in 1947, the national weather agency said, breaking a record set just a day earlier. Around 44 million of the nearly 67 million people in France are currently under the highest red alert level for heat. FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago»»»

Trump told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday he was disappointed that alliance members did not back the US military campaign against Iran, saying Washington had "demolished" Iran without needing assistance. Rutte defended allies, noting that 4,000-5,000 US aircraft operated from bases »»»

Bulgaria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected claims that it was responsible for distributing a diplomatic note connected to a private visit by members of North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski’s family to Bulgaria. Further reading: North Macedonia Demands Apology from Bulgaria ov»»»

The chairman of the Bulgarian Association of Restaurants, Richard Alibegov, said on Bulgarian TV that a targeted negative campaign is being conducted against Bulgaria’s Black Sea resorts, arguing that it does not reflect the actual situation on the ground. He stressed that tourist numbers in June a»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev defended the government’s position on Bulgaria’s public finances, arguing that the country’s placement under the European Union’s excessive deficit procedure should not be viewed as an extraordinary or alarming development. Responding to a ques»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices fell again on Thursday morning, extending a steep June decline that has taken 24-karat gold to its lowest level of the month. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily business newsl»»»

Six people were killed by mudflows at kilometers 58-59 of Osh-Alay road. Two more people were taken to the hospital. According to the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations for Osh region, the incident was reported at around 2 p.m. An emergency response team was dispatched to the »»»

At least six people were killed after a mudflow hit the 58th kilometer of Osh—Alay road. Information on the number of fatalities and injured is being clarified. Emergency services received reports of the incident on June 24 at 2:17 p.m. Rescuers and a task force were dispatched to the scene. Accord»»»