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The severe heatwave sweeping France has forced the early closures of top Paris tourist hotspots the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum, their respective managers said Tuesday.
A severe heatwave gripping France on Tuesday forced the early closure of the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum, two of Paris's most visited tourist attractions, as authorities grappled with soaring temperatures that have disrupted daily life across the country.
Much of France remains under severe heat alert on June 23 after the country experienced its hottest afternoon and night since records began in 1947. Temperatures around 40 degrees Celsius were forecast for cities including Bordeaux, Rennes and Toulouse. The extreme heat has already proven deadly - two children were…
Eyewitness video showed the skies turning a dramatic shade of red over Miass, a city in Russia’s Chelyabinsk, region on Sunday. It comes as local authorities warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms, following downpours that have swept several Russian regions over the past week.
The shooting came a day after Israeli troops began operating under new orders intended to reduce the risk of flare-ups in its conflict with Iran-backed Hezbollah militants.
Fired US federal workers have revived a defunct climate website — pushing back as the Trump administration escalates cuts to publicly funded science and research.
Fired US federal workers have revived a defunct climate website — pushing back as the Trump administration escalates cuts to publicly funded science and research.
Armenia and Azerbaijan’s leading telecom companies agreed to a joint internet transit project as both countries move forward together after decades of war, boosting regional connectivity.
Ten years after the referendum that shook the United Kingdom, what impact has Brexit had on one of its greatest exports: music? From major festivals in the UK to the grassroots venues in Europe determined to host British bands, FRANCE 24's Olivia Salazar-Winspear sets out to meet the people keeping the music scene…
Forwards are delivering at the FIFA World Cup. Argentina's Lionel Messi has become the top scorer in the history of the competition, closely followed by France's Kylian Mbappé. Also highly noticed, Norwegian Erling Haaland, who scored a brace against Senegal. Besides Messi, Mbappé and Haaland, football enthusiasts…
Traffic in the waterway has risen since the US and Iran signed a deal aimed at ending the war, including 42 ships on Saturday alone.
The French capital's Eiffel Tower, one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world, has closed early on June 23 because of exceptionally high temperatures. This comes as Paris struggles to cope with a historic heatwave, and residents try to adapt in a city that is not made to withstand such extreme weather.…
With the World Cup underway, Brazil is experiencing an online betting boom, as over a third of adults are expected to bet on the tournament. The boom comes with consequences, as official figures show a link with mental health issues. A bill is even going through the Brazilian parliament to ban celebrities from…
The reported deaths of aspiring medical students in India have exposed the immense pressures of the country's high-stakes examination system and a worsening mental-health crisis.
A reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would do little to swiftly ease the pain inflicted by higher prices for fertilizer, food and fuel in Ivory Coast.
Republicans and Democrats have both employed tactics to boost weaker rivals ahead of US midterm elections.
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As the United Kingdom marks 10 years since the Brexit vote, we take a look at how it has impacted daily life for Brits and – to a degree – Europeans too. From food costs, to postage, to pets and passports, we dive into how Brexit has squeezed pennies and pounds from wallets and added many an administrative headache on…
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on June 23 that his government would continue its work, despite mounting political pressure following the corruption conviction of his former transport minister a day earlier. His ruling Socialist Workers' Party faces several court cases involving allegations of graft. Prime…
As France experienced its hottest day yet in its latest heatwave, two children, aged 2 and 4 were found dead inside a parked car in the country's south. It comes after three elderly people died in their homes from heat, according to authorities. Temperatures were forecast to reach up to 43 degrees Celsius across the…
France saw its hottest night since records began in 1947 from Monday to Tuesday, with temperatures across the country averaging 21.6C after darkness fell, according to the country’s weather agency. In Paris, some without air conditioning at home spent the night in parks to get relief from the heat.
Tehran and Washington face myriad negotiating pitfalls. But both sides are exhausted and running out of options. They may finally need a deal.
Gaza talks remain active, but stall as the US envoy demands the handover of tunnel maps and family arms.
In Tunisia, inflation topped 5 percent last month, driven by a significant rise in food prices. One cause is supply chain issues and middlemen hiking prices. The crisis is exacerbated by continuing high unemployment rates, especially in marginalized regions far from the capital and the coast. Protests these days often…
