Author: France 24

France secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Sweden in the World Cup round of 16. France will face Paraguay in the round of 16 on 4 July.

The British government says it could step in to challenge Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery. French inflation slowed to just 1.8% in June year on year, down from 2.4% in May. And, more than a million undocumented people in Spain apply to obtain legal status as part of an economic bet that immigration is what’s keeping the country’s growth alive. 

Afghan-American photographer Daniel Malikyar talks to arts24 about his new photography book, “Afghanistan”. It is his most personal project yet. From his perspective as the son of Afghan immigrants, he documents remote communities in the country. 

Independent UN investigators are calling for action after releasing a report detailing what they call “deliberate killing of Palestinian children” by Israel. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry says that since October 7, 2023, the “essence of childhood” has been “destroyed” in Gaza and the West Bank. Speaking with FRANCE 24, Commission Chair Srinivasan Muralidhar said that among the vast evidence collected were testimonies from doctors who said children were admitted to their care with “gunshot wounds specifically targeted at the head and the neck to cause maximum damage”. 

Is this the heatwave that finally changes French minds on air conditioning? Not for Environment Minister Monique Barbut. She said she was “horrified” by the idea of it becoming widespread. The rest of the world looked on perplexed as France suffered a brutal week, particularly for schools, hospitals and care homes. Long suspicious of it, French people are slowly adopting A/C, but it remains politically controversial and difficult to install in historic towns and cities. Technology Editor Peter O’Brien pours cold water on what he says is a needlessly hot topic in France.

Morocco booked their place in the World Cup round of 16 after defeating the Netherlands on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw after extra time in Monterrey. Cody Gakpo gave the Dutch the lead before Issa Diop headed home a stoppage-time equaliser, with Ismael Saibari converting the decisive spot-kick to send the Atlas Lions through.

South Korea bets big on AI with nearly a trillion dollars worth of investment through 2029. Comcast announces it will spin off NBCUniversal into a separate, publicly traded company. And, France takes aim at Shein, Temu and AliExpress with a new law.

In this edition of arts24, Marjorie Hache is in the town of Vienne in southeastern France, where the 45th edition of “Jazz à Vienne” is taking place. Headliners include the likes of Jon Batiste, Marcus Miller, Buena Vista Social Club and Jeff Mills. The festival is also shining a spotlight on late jazz legend Miles Davis, 100 years since his birth. The American musician played at the festival four times during his life and left a lasting mark on the town. Marjorie also shares one of her festival highlights: Cameroonian band Akutuk’s concert in a swimming pool in an ode to…

The Syrian foreign ministry on Monday condemned Israeli incursions and bombardment in the country’s south a day after Israeli forces advanced into the village of Abidin, where angry residents tried to block the road with stones to stop the patrol. The Israeli military has conducted at least 70 incursions into southern Syria this month alone, according to the local NGO Sijil.

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Antoine Flahault, Epidemiologist, Researcher, and Professor at Université Paris Cité – Hospital Bichat. France’s latest heatwave has once again exposed healthcare systems were largely designed for another era. While the immediate focus often falls on soaring temperatures and overcrowded emergency departments, Dr. Flahault argues that the deeper issue is institutional adaptation. He suggests that France has learned important lessons since the deadly 2003 heatwave, with hospitals adopting better clinical practices and emergency planning. Yet as heatwaves become more frequent and intense, protecting vulnerable populations will increasingly require structural investment, particularly widespread access to…