Over half of France has been placed on red alert due to the ferocious heatwave boiling the country. With the temperature reaching up to 41C in some areas, some French cities have cancelled events programmed for the annual Fete de la Musique - Music Celebration. Authorities have also banned alcohol »»»

France is playing Iraq on June 22 for the second round of the groupe stage of the 2026 World Cup. The game is taking place in Philadelphia, and 'Les Bleus' will be looking to get a second win after their victory against Senegal. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes tells us more from Philadelphia's iconic Rock»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Delegation of the European Union to the State of Qatar has expressed its deepest sympathy following the incident at the Barzan local gas supply facility in the Ras Laffan area. In a post shared on X, the delegation conveyed its thoughts and prayers to all those affected by the trag»»»

Lucerne, Switzerland: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and senior United States officials have held a joint telephone call with President of the Lebanese Republic HE Joseph Aoun to discuss efforts to reinforce the ceasefire in Lebanon and su»»»

In this edition of Access Asia, we explore why the world's most populous country struggles to qualify for the World Cup, despite a growing appetite for the sport. We also explore how artificial intelligence could be about to revolutionise medicine and blue-collar work.»»»

PANAMA - Serbia remains firmly committed to the principles of multilateralism and believes that responses to contemporary global challenges can only be built through dialogue, cooperation and strengthening of regional mechanisms, Serbian PM Marko Djuric said in Panama on Sunday. Djuric was speaking»»»

Burgenstock US Vice President JD Vance confirmed progress in the ongoing talks with Iran, commending the role played by Qatar and Pakistan in supporting the technical negotiations between the United States and Iran. In his remarks following talks in Switzerland, he said that the Burgenstock meeting»»»

Meta has appointed Kunal Shah, founder of CRED, as the new global head of WhatsApp, replacing Will Cathcart after seven years in charge of the messaging platform used by more than three billion people worldwide. The move comes alongside a major strategic investment, with Meta committing nearly $900»»»

Dutiful rather than dynamic, Keir Starmer was elected to be a safe pair of hands after years of chaos under Britain’s Conservatives. His term ended less than two years later amid corruption allegations, policy U-turns, and after links were revealed between his choice for US ambassador and Jeff»»»

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party but would remain caretaker prime minister until a new head is chosen by the party. His likely successor is Andy Burnham, who won the Makerfield byelection a few days earlier. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle lo»»»

Britain's prime minister is expected to lay out a timetable for his departure. Keir Starmer has been under pressure to go since last month's dismal election outcome for the Labour Party. The man vying the country's top job is the Mayor of Greater Manchester, who's just secured his return to parliam»»»

The second early-season heatwave of the year has brought the return of a politically-charged issue. That of air-conditioning - for decades, France has been notoriously reticent to adopt the technology - currently just 25% of French households have it. That figure is up significantly from just a dec»»»

It's been less than a month since a May heatwave set records across several European countries. Now the heat is back and temperatures across the continent may raise even higher in coming days. According to the WHO, 200,000 people across the EU have died due to heat since 2022.»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev held talks in Sofia with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and IMF Mission Chief for Bulgaria Fabian Bornhorst, with discussions centered on Bulgaria’s economic outlook, competitiveness reforms, and the role of new technologies and artificial intelligence, accord»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon has welcomed a proposal to establish a deconfliction cell aimed at halting military operations in the country, but officials say any such mechanism must lead to a lasting ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied Lebanese territory. The proposal emerged from US-Ir»»»

If the last twelve months have taught the European Union anything, it is that it must now stand on its own two feet. As economic pressures mount in an increasingly polarized world order, the EU must breathe new life into its struggling business landscape to strengthen its competitiveness on the glo»»»

Dozens of apartment owners in a residential complex near Tsarevo, on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, say they have been left without stable water access and face restricted entry to their properties amid a long-running dispute with the land and infrastructure owner, BNT reports. The complex, built just»»»

Two popular tourist settlements in Halkidiki, frequently visited by Bulgarian holidaymakers, have been left without water supply amid high summer temperatures reaching around 35°C, local authorities said, BNT reported. The disruption affected Nea Silata and Sozopoli, where water service was cut off»»»

Bulgaria recorded the sharpest annual increase in fuel and lubricant prices across the European Union in May, according to Eurostat data. Compared with the same month a year earlier, prices in the country surged by 33.9%, placing Bulgaria at the top of the EU ranking for fuel inflation. Among the c»»»

Apple removed Russia's messaging app Max from its App Store in early June, and cut off push notifications for calls and messages to iPhone users. This was a blow to the state-backed messaging app, which was supposed to replace the likes of WhatsApp and Telegram. However, there is still a chance tha»»»

When Lord Jason Stockwood, Britain's Minister of State for Investment, addressed an investor panel at the fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) in June, he was brimming with enthusiasm. "It feels like this is a country in transition," he said. "The momentum, the energy, the vision th»»»

Azerbaijan and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group used the lender's 51st annual meetings in Baku to sign a new five-year partnership strategy and a raft of financing deals, as Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov said Baku wants to deepen ties with the Jeddah-based institution. The IsDB Group s»»»

The US has issued a temporary sanctions waiver for Iran’s oil sector, authorizing the production, sale, delivery, and import of Iranian crude oil and petrochemicals, the Treasury Department has said. The announcement comes as negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue following the first r»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced the launch of a far-reaching “purge operation” in Parliament on Monday, declaring a mission to “free Hungary” from what called a “mafia” that operated under the government of Viktor Orbán. “Not odinary criminals” “We will free Hungarians from the political and »»»

LONDON: Syrian officials met with their European counterparts to discuss mine clearance efforts, which continue to impact communities in Syria following the end of the civil war in December 2024. Raed Al-Saleh, the minister of emergency and disaster management, chaired a three-day conference in Gen»»»

The future development of Vitosha Nature Park cannot be discussed or decided without the participation of Sofia Municipality, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said in connection with Monday's meeting on the future of the mountain held at the Regional Development and Public Works Ministry, the municipalit»»»

Damascus, June 22 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, received a phone call on Monday from the Prime Minister of Lebanon, Nawaf Salam, to discuss regional security. During the call, both sides reviewed the latest regional developments, focusing prima»»»

TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) maintain full freedom of action in southern Lebanon to prevent threats and will remain in the security zone for as long as it takes, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday. "My directive, and that of the Minister of Defense, to »»»

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TUNIS, June 22, 2026 (TAP) - The stock market started the week on a positive note. The benchmark index rose 0.6% to 18,738.52 points, on sustained trading volume amounting to TND 14.9 million, according to stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.No block...»»»

Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, honoured more than 100 national media organisations, Emirati media leaders, professionals and content creators in recognition of their role in strengthening public awareness and tr»»»

Dubai: Rain-bearing clouds are expected to develop across parts of the UAE from Tuesday through Friday as the country enters the seasonal period known locally as the "Rawayeh", bringing increased chances of convective cloud formation, scattered showers and a slight drop in temperatures later in the»»»

BNP Paribas Real Estate Poland has appointed Małgorzata Fibakiewicz as President of the Management Board and Chief Executive Officer. Fibakiewicz has more than 20 years of experience in commercial real estate. She brings extensive managerial expertise, in-depth market knowledge and a strong track r»»»

With an established presence in 21 countries across five continents, SABIS stands as a leading provider of high-quality, internationally recognized education. Across the UAE and the wider Gulf, this global network translates into a consistent, results-driven approach that equips students with the k»»»

BELGRADE - In a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Serbia welcomed the cessation of armed conflicts and courageous political decisions leading to a calming of tensions, dialogue and lasting peace, as well as to continued discus»»»

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says the guiding principle in talks between Iran and the United States is “commitment for commitment,” emphasizing that Tehran will closely monitor the other side’s implementation of its commitments and will employ all available means to ensure that thos»»»

Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) announced a temporary suspension of Lusail Tram services from June 26 until July 5, 2026, to facilitate improvement works across the network. In a statement issued on Sunday, the company said the temporary suspension is being implemented in coordination with the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Pakistan in Doha has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fire incident at the Barzan gas facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, which resulted in the loss of precious lives and injuries. The embassy extended its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and praye»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Spanish Embassy in Qatar has conveyed its condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, following the operational incident which caused the explosion and fire at Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City on the evening hours of Sunday, June 21, 202»»»

BEIRUT: Direct damage to buildings in south Lebanon in the latest war between Israel and Hezbollah is estimated at around $1.38 billion, a UN agency and Lebanese research center said on Monday. “In total, 11,095 buildings were completely destroyed, impacting 17,891 housing units, while 2,242 buildi»»»

Cairo: The Arab Republic of Egypt affirmed Monday its full solidarity with the State of Qatar, following the incident that occurred at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial City, and the resulting injuries. In a statement, Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that Egypt stands with the Sta»»»

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The first round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland is now complete. The takeaways: a joint statement, a coordinated roadmap, and a clear division of roles. Pakistan served as the lead mediator, with Qatar in a supporting capacity. Meanwhile, the R-4 nations met in Cairo to consolidate regional backing»»»

Share: Displaced people react, as they make their way back to their home in southern Lebanon following an interim deal between the U.S. and Iran, in Qasmiyeh, Tyre district, Lebanon, June 21, 2026. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra A ceasefire largely held in Lebanon on Monday as the country experienced the l»»»

Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused Israel of hacking the presidential election, claiming that changes to election servers allowed outsiders to manipulate voting data. He made the remarks after right-wing candidate Abelardo De La Espriella won the presidential election on Sunday »»»

LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho interacts with students in a classroom at Marlton School in Los Angeles on August 15, 2022. Carvalho submitted his resignation to the LAUSD school board on Sunday. File Photo by Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFE June 22 (UPI) -- The superintendent of the Los Angeles Unif»»»

Ukrainian businessman Oleg Nevzorov appeared for questioning by police in Varna and has not been detained, said the Director of the Varna Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior, Tsvetan Pirovski, at a briefing in the Bulgarian seaside city on Monday. Pirovski added that procedural and inv»»»

Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova and UNICEF Representative in Bulgaria Christina de Bruin discussed the continuation of partnership between Bulgaria and UNICEF in developing policies to support children and families. Both praised the cooperation to date and highlighted Bulgaria’s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior clarifies that the incident that occurred at a factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City, due to a technical malfunction during operations, resulted in the death of 13 people and 66 injuries, among people of different nationalities. MoI added that immediately after»»»

DOHA: A huge blast at a Qatar gas hub killed 13 people and injured 66 others, the Gulf state’s energy minister said on Monday, one of the deadliest accidents at a Gulf energy facility. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident, which Saad Al-Kaabi said was “an accident and not sabotag»»»