Three days after the second round of France’s snap parliamentary election ended in gridlock, President Emmanuel Macron broke his silence to urge mainstream parties to form a solid majority in the National Assembly and shut out the extremes. France’s vote, which Macron unexpectedly called after his party was trounced by Marine
Author: Agence France-Presse
Australia probes killing of 65 kangaroos
Australian authorities said Thursday they are investigating the illegal killing of at least 65 kangaroos found shot or apparently rammed by a vehicle. A local wildlife shelter alerted Victorian wildlife officials after finding the eastern grey kangaroos in rural paddocks about 120 kilometres (75 miles) north of Melbourne, officials said. "At least
Gazans resort to mulberry leaves amid food shortage
Israeli airstrike kills 25 in southern Gaza; Gaza City medical facilities closed
An Israeli airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in southern Gaza killed at least 25 Palestinians on Tuesday, as heavy bombardment in the north forced the closure of medical facilities in Gaza City and sent thousands fleeing in search of increasingly elusive refuge. Israel’s new ground assault in Gaza's largest city is its
India’s cricket board names Gautam Gambhir as head coach
Messi says he is enjoying “last battles” for Argentina
Lionel Messi said he was enjoying his "last battles" with Argentina after the 37-year-old found the net in a 2-0 win over Canada on Tuesday to book a place in the Copa America final. After a lacklustre display against Ecuador in the quarter-finals, Messi looked back to himself again, connecting with
Yamal makes history as Spain sink France to reach Euro 2024 final
Argentina beat Canada 2-0 to reach Copa America final
Defending champions Argentina booked their place in the Copa America final after goals from Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi gave them a 2-0 win over Canada in Tuesday's semi-final in New Jersey. Argentina will face either Uruguay or Colombia in Sunday's final in Florida, a match that could represent the last
Eight killed after Beryl sweeps across US
At least eight people were killed in the southern United States after storm Beryl felled trees and caused heavy flooding, before being downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone on Tuesday. In the aftermath, as millions in the Houston area remained without power and were sweating under a heat advisory, President Joe Biden
World can’t wait until US poll to take action to repel Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that decisive action must be taken before the U.S. presidential election in November to repel Russia’s offensive against his country, using an address on the sidelines of the NATO summit to press for greater support during a pivotal but tumultuous stretch in America’s political