The Paris Olympics have been designed to showcase the City of Light in all its splendour, with many events set to take place at some of its most iconic locations. AFP looks at five sites set to wow ticket-holders -- and a global TV audience of billions -- during the 17-day
Author: Agence France-Presse
Georgia stun Portugal to reach Euro 2024 last 16, Belgium to face France
Deaths mount as Pakistan swelters in heatwave
At least 568 people have died of suspected heat-related causes in Pakistan over the last six days. The heatwave roasting Karachi is expected to last into next week, albeit with slightly lower temperatures forecast. The Edhi ambulance service collected 141 bodies on Tuesday, as it usually takes around 30 to
US health workers sound alarm on Gaza medical crisis
Patients in Gaza's few standing hospitals are dying in droves from infections resulting from a lack of protective gear and soap, even when they survive their horrific blast injuries. And health workers are facing agonizing decisions, like giving up on a seven-year-old boy with extensive burns because bandages are in short
Israeli strikes kill 2 in Syria, flatten Lebanon building, wound 5
The Israeli military allegedly struck targets in Syria and Lebanon on Wednesday night, according to state media in the two countries. Two people were killed in an Israeli strike on southern Syria, the official SANA news agency reported, citing a military source. “At around 11:40 p.m., the Israeli enemy carried out an
Doctors on strike on week before UK election
Thousands of doctors in England are staging their 11th walkout on Thursday in a long-running dispute with the government over pay and working conditions, disrupting hospital services just days before the UK general election. The five-day strike by junior doctors — those in the early years of their careers — shines
Zelensky says ICC warrants show justice for Russia ‘inevitable’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday welcomed a decision from the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue arrest warrants for Russia's chief of the general staff, Valery Gerasimov, and former defence minister Sergei Shoigu. "This decision is a clear indication that justice for Russian crimes against Ukrainians is inevitable," Zelensky said
Afghanistan march to semifinals after dramatic win
Afghanistan advanced to their first-ever T20 World Cup semi-final after completing a dramatic eight-run victory over Bangladesh in a rain-affected clash at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent on Tuesday. Defending a modest total of 115 for five on a bowler-friendly surface, Afghan captain Rashid Khan belied three rain stoppages,
Brazil held to scoreless draw by Costa Rica at Copa America
Rodriguez steers Colombia past Paraguay at Copa America
James Rodriguez rolled back the years with a vintage performance to help Colombia open their Copa America campaign with a 2-1 victory over Paraguay in Houston on Monday. Rodriguez, whose club career has languished in the decade since he rose to prominence with a dazzling performance at the 2014 World Cup,