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US diplomats walked out of a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine after France criticized Washington's human rights record. The walkout follows US opposition to the reappointment of UN human rights chief Volker Turk, and reflects broader tensions between the US and Europe over NATO, trade, and Greenland.
A specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR completed a record 24-hour test flight from Australia to France, a key milestone ahead of Qantas receiving its first ultra-long-range aircraft next year. The plane is designed for Qantas's planned nonstop routes like Sydney-London, expected to launch in October 2027.
A British MP, Chris Philp, says a French Navy patrol boat fired warning shots near his boat during a BBC interview in the English Channel, calling it intimidation. French authorities say it was a routine handgun training exercise unrelated to the British vessel.
A Qantas Airbus A350-1000ULR completed a 24-hour, 24-minute test flight from Melbourne to Toulouse, tracked by over 3.6 million people on FlightRadar24. The flight is part of Project Sunrise, aiming for daily non-stop Sydney-London flights by October 2027.
Forest fires reported near Saumos and Le Las in France's Gironde region as a heatwave compounds firefighting efforts. France 24 reports on the incidents of July 27–28, 2026, with smoke and fog visible over affected areas.
France and Spain are confronting massive wildfires as a new heatwave threatens to exacerbate conditions, forcing additional evacuations and prompting urgent warnings from leaders. French President Macron described the situation as the toughest since WWII, while officials in both countries brace for challenging days ahead.
Former Italy manager Roberto Mancini is reportedly set to return as national team coach, replacing Gennaro Gattuso. The move comes after Italy failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup, with the federation also holding talks with Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti.
The US delegation walked out of a UN Security Council meeting during France's speech, protesting French comments that compared Washington's human rights voting to authoritarian states. The incident follows a dispute over the extension of UN human rights chief Volker Turk's term, which the US opposed alongside Russia and North Korea.
A France 24 investigation into cadmium and PFAS contamination in food and water offers practical advice for reducing exposure, including choosing organic produce and using water filters, while also exploring the personal and societal anxieties these contaminants generate.
A new heat wave is forecast across France and Spain this week, threatening to complicate efforts to contain some of the worst wildfires in decades. Thousands have been evacuated, and EU officials have warned of growing strain on firefighting resources.
Formula One has announced that Malaysia's Sepang circuit will host a rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix on October 4, following the war in Iran and cancellation of other races. The event, dubbed 'Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia', offers tourism benefits and a potential one-off return for Malaysia.
France and Spain are grappling with some of the most severe wildfires in living memory, with French President Emmanuel Macron announcing one fire contained while another near Bordeaux continues to rage. As Western Europe braces for new heatwaves, thousands have been evacuated and the EU is sending additional water-bombing planes to assist.
South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran aims to become the fifth golfer in LPGA history to win three majors in a single season at the AIG Women's Open in England. The 25-year-old has won the last two majors and will face world No. 1 Nelly Korda, who leads the Annika Major Award race.
Firefighters in France and Spain are battling massive wildfires that have forced hundreds of thousands of evacuations, with another heatwave expected later this week. Officials describe the blazes as unprecedented, while scientists link the extreme conditions to human-driven climate change.
Wildfires in southwestern France have prompted the evacuation of thousands and are now burning within 15 km of Bordeaux. The mayor says there are no current plans to evacuate the city, but he is preparing for all outcomes. Nearly 1,000 evacuees are sheltering in the city's exhibition centre, which offered 892 housing options.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said in an interview with Al Jazeera that Damascus is working toward a security agreement with Israel, which he hopes could lead to comprehensive peace without compromising Syria's claim to the Golan Heights. He also ruled out military intervention in Lebanon and expressed support for Lebanese state authority over weapons and war decisions.
As wildfires rage in southwest France, a rare meteorological phenomenon—pyrocumulonimbus, or fire clouds—has appeared for the first time in the country. These fire-generated thunderstorms create their own wind and lightning, complicating firefighting efforts. Climate change is cited as a contributing factor.
The UK is preparing for its fourth heatwave of the year, with temperatures forecast to reach as high as 35C. Heat health alerts are in place, and emergency services anticipate increased demand. The heat follows a dry July with drought declared in parts of Wales and hosepipe bans affecting millions.
French President Emmanuel Macron has convened an interministerial crisis meeting as wildfires continue to burn across south-west France, destroying thousands of hectares and forcing mass evacuations. The EU has activated its civil protection mechanism, and international assistance, including from Australia, is being mobilised as a new heatwave threatens to reignite the flames.
Intense heat waves and drought have fueled severe wildfires across Europe, the US, and Canada, burning millions of hectares. Experts say effective forest management requires more than debris clearing, pointing to Indigenous burning practices, while Brazil reports a historic drop in fires.