PARIS: ‌France recorded at least 300 excess deaths during unusually early heatwaves in May that triggered amber alerts in 17 departments, French Health Ministry said on Tuesday. The ministry said the toll was a preliminary estimate ‌based on unconsolidated ‌all-cause mortality data ‌and ⁠mostly com»»»

WASHINGTON: A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices relied on a lon»»»

DUBAI: Dubai Basketball has secured the future of one of its key players, with Dwayne Bacon signing a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2028. The American forward played a major role during the 2025-26 season, establishing himself as one of the team’s primary offensive weapons»»»

VILNIUS: Estonia has released images showing machine guns and sandbags mounted on a Russian-flagged liquefied natural gas carrier in the Baltic Sea this spring, signalling a more confrontational stance by Moscow in protecting its civilian fleet. The surveillance images show fortified machine gun po»»»

The member states of the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC) on Tuesday announced joint designations targeting "multiple key components of Hezbollah’s financial infrastructure, including five entities and 16 individuals," the U.S. Treasury said. The TFTC comprises all six Gulf Cooperation C»»»

RIYADH: Kuwaiti emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah discussed bilateral ties with Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd, minister of state and member of the Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday. Prince Turki visited Kuwait with a delegation to discuss ways to strengthen relations»»»

BELGRADE - Closing a two-day AIability 2026 conference in Belgrade, Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Tuesday Serbia was the first southeast European country to have adopted a systemic approach to development of artificial intelligence and positioned itself as a regional leader, which he noted was al»»»

Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: The Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi, and the Consulate General of India, Dubai, have officially announced the revised fee structure for passport and related services, effective July 1, 2026. The new rates announced on Tuesday will apply uniformly across the Embassy, the Consulate and »»»

At the request of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), eight suspects, including a public official, were detained in Sofia on Tuesday over a total of approximately EUR 900,000 fraudulently claimed and received as employment benefits, the EPPO said in a press release. It specified that th»»»

Paris: French household spending rose by 0.5 percent in May from the previous month and 0.3 percent year-on-year, driven by higher energy consumption, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE). The increase was mainly attributed to stronger gas and electricity c»»»

News anchors are seen outside the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C., as the court releases their final opinions before summer recess on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump's attempt»»»

People observe livestock at the Agricultural Market in Canuelas, Argentina, on Jan. 14. File Photo by Matias Martin Campaya/EPA June 30 (UPI) -- Argentine beef exports to the United States have risen sharply, driven by an expansion of the U.S. duty-free import quota and stronger demand as the U.S. »»»

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's main stock index ended Tuesday's session up 7.77 points to stand at 10,799.92, with trading value reaching SAR 5.5 billion. A total of 305 million shares were traded, with 164 companies posting gains while 88 recorded declines. In contrast, the parallel market index (NOMU) lo»»»

London: Australia restricted the West Indies to 125-7 in their Women's World Cup semi-final at the Oval on Tuesday. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews top-scored with 30 but her side were derailed by a collapse that saw four wickets lost for 12 runs in 17 balls as they tamely slumped to 59-4 after»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, reviewed the progress of key education initiatives under Dubai’s Education 33 Strategy during a meet»»»

As Europe confronts mounting geopolitical tensions, slowing economic competitiveness, demographic decline, technological dependence, and an increasingly uncertain security environment, the question is no longer whether the continent is changing, but what kind of Europe will emerge over the next 15 »»»

As Europe confronts mounting geopolitical tensions, slowing economic competitiveness, demographic decline, technological dependence, and an increasingly uncertain security environment, the question is no longer whether the continent is changing, but what kind of Europe will emerge over the next 15 »»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova has nominated Pavel Todorov Gaydarov for member of the Anti-Corruption Commission, the presidential Press Secretariat said on Tuesday. Non-profit legal persons, the Supreme Bar Council, higher educational establishments and research organizations have seven days af»»»

Mexico City: A selection of photographs from the "After the Game" exhibition, first shown at the Tasweer Photo Festival Qatar, has been included in a new exhibition in Mexico City exploring the legacy of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The works form part of "Journeys to Greatness: Qatar 2022 Legacy»»»

Doha: Qatar's satellite operator Es'hailSat has said its third satellite project will cost around €295m ($347m) and is expected to be launched in 2030, as the company expands its satellite communications capabilities. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Es'hailSat Chief Executive Ali Ahmed Al Kuwa»»»

VIENNA - Serbian Minister of European Integration Nemanja Starovic met on Tuesday in Vienna with Austrian Minister for Europe, Integration and Family Claudia Bauer to discuss Serbia’s progress in the EU integration process, implementation of a reform agenda and current affairs in the EU accession p»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi speaks at a press conference in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 28, 2026. Iranian and U.S. envoys will travel to Doha, Qatar, to discuss the cease-fire with Qatari intermediaries. Photo by Iran MFA/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- American and Iranian delegates are»»»

An angry message sent in seconds on WhatsApp can escalate into a costly legal dispute, leading to substantial fines, compensation orders, and in some cases additional penalties extending well beyond the digital sphere. As instant messaging platforms and social media applications become deeply embed»»»

LONDON: The Committee to Protect Journalists has announced a review of its database of journalists killed in Gaza after finding that some listed individuals had been identified as Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad combatants — a decision that has drawn criticism and exposed divisions within the or»»»

Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, the authorized distributor of Toyota vehicles in Saudi Arabia since 1955, is celebrating its 15th consecutive Gold Award in the 2025 Toyota Distributor Award Program by Toyota Motor Corporation. The Gold Award is presented to distributors who demonstrate an unwavering com»»»

Jeddah: Saudi Arabia's Cabinet has strongly condemned continued Iranian attacks against Kuwait and Bahrain, as well as threats to maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency following a cabinet meeting chaired by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques »»»

LONDON - Serbian tennis player Dusan Lajovic has failed to qualify for the Wimbledon second round after a 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 defeat to world number seven Taylor Fritz of the US in the opening round on Tuesday. Fritz, who won after an hour and 41 minutes of play, is now 3-1 head-to-head against Lajovic, »»»

Rossiya Segodnya Media Group and Vietnamese newspaper Nhan Dan have signed a cooperation agreement on the exchange of English- and Russian-language content. The signing ceremony took place at the media group's headquarters in Moscow.The agreement was signed by Rossiya Segodnya First Deputy Editor-i»»»

Washington: In a major blow to President Donald Trump, the US Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down his executive order seeking to limit birthright citizenship, ruling that the Constitution guarantees American citizenship to children born in the United States regardless of their parents' immigration»»»

ISTANBUL: Outside the EU’s visa application center in an Istanbul shopping mall, a large crowd waits patiently, clutching thick folders and scanning lists of required documents one last time, their anxiety palpable as they await the security guard’s call. With top European Union officials in Ankara»»»

RIYADH: The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Madinah delivered 23,443 chemotherapy sessions in 2025, increasing its treatment capacity by 27 percent from 2024 as part of its long-term mission to provide world-class healthcare in the Kingdom. The Madinah branch opened in 2021, »»»

A preliminary NASA satellite assessment estimated that 58,870 buildings were damaged or destroyed by earthquakes that struck Venezuela. Photo by Henry Chirinos/EPA June 30 (UPI) -- A preliminary satellite assessment by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration estimated that 58,870 building»»»

BELGRADE, June 30 (Tanjug) - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Tuesday with the ambassadors of EU member states at a working lunch that marked the conclusion of Cyprus's Council of the EU presidency. "An excellent discussion, during a working lunch, with the ambassadors of EU member states »»»

Hungary’s historic heatwave may exit in a barrage of violent storms, but not before further records fall. After a brutally hot Monday, conditions remain unchanged today — and meteorologists say the all-time national heat record may already have been equalled or narrowly missed within the past few h»»»

Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: The Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi, and the Consulate General of India, Dubai, have officially announced the revised fee structure for passport and related services, effective July 1, 2026. The new rates announced on Tuesday will apply uniformly across the Embassy, the Consulate and »»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have issued a public alert cautioning residents against fraudulent online travel and tourism offers, as part of the force's ongoing #BewareOfFraud awareness campaign. The advisory urges the public to stay alert to scammers capitalising on the peak summer travel season by pushing»»»

The Bulgarian Air Force responded to an alert about unlawful interference on board an Airbus A320, relayed by a NATO Combined Air Operations Centre, the Bulgarian Defence Ministry said in a press release on Tuesday. At 1357 hrs local time, the civil aircraft entered Bulgarian airspace from the inte»»»

Khartoum: The Sudanese army said it had retaken Kulbus, a strategic town near the Chadian border, in what appeared to be its biggest battlefield gain in western Darfur since the fall of El-Fasher last year. The Rapid Support Forces, at war with the army since April 2023, consolidated control over m»»»

Doha: Qatar's Ministry of Interior released a video guide explaining how employers can approve and update expatriate data and employment contracts through the Metrash application before workers arrive in Qatar. The service also enables users to pay Qatar Visa Centre (QVC) fees abroad and book medic»»»

LONDON: The World Health Organization evacuated 85 individuals from the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, with assistance from the Palestine Red Crescent Society, to receive medical treatment abroad. The evacuation of 30 patients and 55 companions began at the society’s Al-Mawasi field hospital in Khan Younis»»»

BEIRUT: A security deal between Israel and Lebanon risks entrenching a stalemate rather than resolving Israel’s underlying conflict with Hezbollah by tying Israel’s pullout from southern Lebanon to the Iran-aligned group’s disarmament, a condition regional analysts and politicians say is unattainab»»»

Jeddah, June 30 (SANA) The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned on Tuesday, in the strongest terms, the repeated aggressions and incursions by the Israeli occupation into Syrian territory, affirming that they constitute a flagrant violation of Syria’s sover»»»

Doha, Qatar: Early signs of the domestic rutab (semi-ripe date) season are starting to emerge, as farmers are sanguine over the outlook for a strong harvest this year. The season is one of the most consequential agricultural periods in Qatar and across the Gulf, closely tied to cultural and social »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior announced a temporary closure of a section of Al Markhiya Street until Saturday, July 18, 2026, to facilitate road works. According to the ministry, the closure will be implemented according to the following schedule: -Sunday to Thursday: 12:00am – 5:00am -Frid»»»

Madrid: Atletico Madrid have signed Spain defender Alejandro Grimaldo from Bayer Leverkusen, the La Liga side said on Tuesday, for a reported fee of 20 million euros ($23 million). "(Grimaldo) has signed for our club until June 30, 2030," said Atletico in a statement. "A versatile left-back who can»»»

Football may well be the people’s opiate. Few spectacles rival it for drama or debate, as evidenced by this year’s FIFA World Cup, hosted jointly by Mexico, the United States, and Canada. With the elation and heartbreak comes spending. Whereas once fans crossed deserts, now they cross oceans to wat»»»

MEXICO CITY: Altitude may have helped Mexico achieve a perfect record in the group stage of this World Cup, but they aren’t likely to provide the same edge against Ecuador in the Round of 32. Mexico swept through the group stage matches at the tournament for the first time in their history, but the»»»

KABUL: Cosmonaut Abdul Ahad Momand, Afghanistan ‘s first citizen in space, has died at age 67, his family and friends said. A national hero, Momand died from cancer on June 21 in a hospital in Stuttgart, Germany, where he had lived since leaving Afghanistan in 1992 during the civil war. “I am deepl»»»

KHARTOUM: The Sudanese army said it had retaken Kulbus, a strategic town near the Chadian border, in what appeared to be its biggest battlefield gain in western Darfur since the fall of El-Fasher last year. The Rapid Support Forces, at war with the army since April 2023, consolidated control over m»»»

GENEVA: The United Nations said on Tuesday that an Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion and hundreds of thousands of jobs, potentially causing a development crisis. The outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, for which there is no tested vaccine or treatment, ‌has infected ‌1,307»»»