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BBC News BBC News - News Front Page Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England match 03 July 2026 The "late announcement" extending opening hours to 05:00 on Monday means taking officers away from other duties, the National Police Chiefs' Council says. Three men found not guilty of journalist Lyra McKee's murder 03 July 2026 The 29-year-old was shot while observing rioting in Londonderry in April 2019. On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns 03 July 2026 The BBC travels to the city of Bandar Abbas - the first time journalists from a UK broadcaster have been to the Iranian side of the strait. Ukrainian suspect hunted by police after Monaco bomb attack was 'disguised as a man' 03 July 2026 Officials believe the suspect may not have acted alone and spent days casing out scene of the attack. NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day 03 July 2026 The "marathon a month" scheme, developed with former Olympic medallist Sir Brendan Foster, will launch early next year. Henry Nowak's killer appeals conviction and sentence 03 July 2026 Vickrum Digwa is serving a minimum of 21 years behind bars after fatally stabbing the student. UK in talks with Pakistan about deporting grooming gang leader 03 July 2026 The prime minister's spokesperson says the government is exploring "all possible options in this case". Greek man found guilty of murdering Scottish woman on Greek island in 2009 03 July 2026 The man is sentenced to 10 years for killing Jean Hanlon from Dumfries, who was found in the waters off the Greek island in 2009. 'Less than 10% sheep': How millions may have unknowingly eaten goat, skin and fat kebabs 03 July 2026 Millions are likely to have eaten "lamb" kebabs that were actually made with goat, skin and fat. German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first day of illness 03 July 2026 A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person.	Feed not found.
France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines Breaking news and world news from France 24 on Business, Sports, Culture. Video news. News from the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East, America EU ‘tech sovereignty’: Uncoupling from the US and China? 03 July 2026 The EU is trying to assert its strategic independence in an unstable world – a world of bullies, as some members of the EU Parliament describe it. That means independence in matters of defence and energy supplies, but also in the whole field of tech. The European Commission says non-EU companies provide more than 80 percent of the EU’s digital products and services. One of the key proposals aimed at changing that is the “Tech Sovereignty Package”, which was presented in early June. With our guests, we dive into the initiative, explain the geopolitical context and ask what it would take for the bloc to achieve real technological sovereignty. ‘A joy to watch’: World Cup fans embrace Les Bleus as Deschamps finally takes the brake off 03 July 2026 After 14 years of pragmatic football under their risk-averse manager Didier Deschamps, World Cup favourites France have unleashed their full attacking potential for his last tournament at the helm, to the delight of French and other fans in awe of a formidable armada that includes the likes of Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise. 'We hope the member states will recognise our effort' to join the EU: Moldova's President Maia Sandu 03 July 2026 FRANCE 24’s Europe editor-in-chief Caroline de Camaret hosts Maia Sandu, the President of Moldova. This in the context of an EU-Moldova summit held on June 22, 2026, in Brussels. The ex-Soviet republic of nearly 3 million people that borders Ukraine has opened its first “cluster” of negotiations to join the European Union. But, as it moves closer to the bloc, Moldova is becoming an intense battleground between pro-EU and pro-Kremlin forces.This edition also features a report by FRANCE 24’s Isabelle Romero and Anaïs Chesnel, set in the inaugural conference on EU investment in Moldova. Kylian "Mobutu" Mbappé: 'Les Bleus' embrace the trend at the World Cup 03 July 2026 #WorldCup2026: AI-generated videos of French captain Kylian #Mbappé dressed as a #dictator and giving orders to his teammates have taken over social media - a joke which the French team have embraced by nicknaming Mbappé "Mobut", in reference to the dictator #Mobutu Sese Seko. REPLAY: Mamdani gives speech as US marks 250th birthday 03 July 2026 New York mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a speech on Friday to mark America’s 250th birthday, just hours before Donald Trump is set to deliver an address at Mount Rushmore to commemorate the anniversary. Watch Mamdani's speech above. Madonna takes over Paris as Bad Bunny arrives for his French concerts 03 July 2026 Why has Madonna made Paris the heart of her latest comeback? In this edition of arts24, we unpack the Queen of Pop's new album Confessions II – fresh from her Paris Fashion Week appearance and exclusive fan events in the French capital. We also look at Bad Bunny's historic new wax figure at Paris's Musée Grévin ahead of his sold-out French concerts, and meet MIND, the French pianist and producer blending electronic music with Afro-jazz and his Guyanese heritage before he performs at the Paris New York Heritage Festival. Plus, a preview of the Rolling Stones' upcoming album, Foreign Tongues. Spring-Summer 2027 menswear: The planet is burning 03 July 2026 As rising populism threatens freedom of expression, designers can no longer look away. Yohji Yamamoto rages, with clothes scorched by the sun. Issey Miyake celebrates the power of shadow. Jeanne Friot indicts the politicians. The Institut Français de la Mode urges its students to push beyond limits. KML, the Saudi-born label, dismantles Western dress codes. All of them are asking the same question: what does fashion propose for a livable future? Cape Verde hope to continue World Cup fairytale against Messi's Argentina 03 July 2026 Minnows Cape Verde hope to continue their World Cup fairytale on Friday as they face Argentina, and footballing legend Lionel Messi. The Atlantic archipelago became the smallest ever nation to reach the knockout rounds of a World Cup by earning unexpected draws with Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia. USA at 250: 'Zohran Mamdani 'represents the new emerging wing of the Democratic Party' 03 July 2026 As the United States of America is set to mark 250 years as a nation, François Picard is pleased to welcome Fanny Lauby, Associate Professor of Political Science at Montclair State University. Professor Lauby observes some striking trends as the US reaches its Semiquincentennial: Recent Supreme Court rulings have taken Americans to uncharted territory with an 'expansion of the presidency at the expense of the powers of Congress and checks & balances in general' All the while, Donald Trump has been receiving significant backlash over a wave of unpopular executive orders, at home and and abroad, including his signature hardline immigration policy. Immigration. Professor Lauby explains how most Americans can relate to immigration' as Millions expected to attend as Iran begins dayslong Khamenei funeral 03 July 2026 The body of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lay in state in a vast hall in Tehran on Friday as clerics, officials, foreign dignitaries and other mourners paid their respects to Iran's late Supreme Leader, slain by U.S. and Israeli bombs. Iran is staging a week of mass funeral processions for Khamenei, with millions of mourners expected to attend.	Observer News, data and insight about the powerful forces that shape the world. As the Semiquincentennial Approaches, Collectors Are Rethinking What American History Is Worth 03 July 2026 "There is a particular excitement and celebration of these items right now," according to Heritage Auctions specialist Caroline Tamposi. In Paweł Pawlikowski’s ‘Fatherland,’ Thomas Mann’s Divided Germany Is a Study of Artistic Compromise and Family Rupture 03 July 2026 Set in 1949 and starring Sandra Hüller as Thomas Mann's daughter, the Best Director winner at Cannes reckons with the cost of holding onto one's convictions in a world choosing sides. The United States at 250: Renewal Is the Real American Tradition 03 July 2026 The Ford Foundation’s Roy Swan examines what America's 250th anniversary reveals about the country's enduring promise. At a moment of declining trust and growing division, he argues that collective ambition, shared prosperity and civic renewal remain essential to the future of the American experiment. 6 Living Philanthropists Who Help Preserve America’s National Parks 03 July 2026 As America nears its 250th birthday, billionaire philanthropy is reshaping how the country preserves its landscapes and monuments. Ken Griffin, Roxanne Quimby, David Rubenstein and others have used private wealth to expand and preserve U.S. parks. With the Taipei Biennial Ahead, Cecilia Alemani Reflects On What Makes an Exhibition Feel Alive 03 July 2026 The 15th Taipei Biennial, organized by the Taipei Fine Arts Museum and opening in 2027, will be the curator's first exhibition in Asia. America’s Small Businesses Need a Next Generation 02 July 2026 Citizens’ Tom Metzger and Mark Valentino examine the Great Ownership Transfer unfolding across America's small business economy as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. Preserving America's entrepreneurial legacy will depend, they argue, on preparing the next generation to lead the millions that already power local communities. CrowdStrike President on How Claude Mythos Rattles the Cybersecurity Industry 02 July 2026 CrowdStrike president Michael Sentonas explains how Claude Mythos is driving hype and testing the readiness of the cybersecurity industry. Philippe Vergné Arrives at the Bass in Miami Ready to Curate Again 02 July 2026 He inherits an institution mid-transformation, with a Johnston Marklee expansion on the way and Art Basel Miami Beach two blocks from his door. The American Jewelers Who Rewrote the Rules of Luxury 02 July 2026 "Their work reflects the rise of American wealth, taste and confidence on the world stage." Christopher Rothko Has Spent 30 Years Connecting With His Father Through the Work 02 July 2026 In conversation with Observer, the artist's son discusses the genesis of "Rothko in Florence," a 15-year labor of love that places 73 works in dialogue with Fra Angelico, Michelangelo's library and three of the city's most storied spaces.
United Kingdom : Latest news on Le Monde.fr. 03 July 2026 United Kingdom - Discover all the articles, videos and infographics in the United Kingdom section on Le Monde.fr. 'Which side were you on during Brexit? Every candidate in the French presidential election should answer this question' 03 July 2026 The lessons from the UK's unprecedented vote to leave the European Union 10 years ago have been all too quickly forgotten, writes Le Monde columnist Alain Frachon. Starmer apologizes for forced adoption of nearly 200,000 babies born to unmarried mothers 02 July 2026 The UK PM called the scandal "a stain on our history" and a "systemic failure." Thousands rush to get tickets for Bayeux Tapestry's UK show 01 July 2026 The UK exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry is set to run from this September to next July. Starmer's defense investment plan draws criticism 01 July 2026 As he prepares to hand over power to the UK's likely next leader Andy Burnham, Starmer has asked government departments to forgo 1% of their investment budgets. Even so, he will not meet his pledge to allocate 3% of GDP to defense by 2030. British PM-in-waiting Burnham presents decentralization plans 30 June 2026 The likely successor to Keir Starmer highlighted devolution and reindustrialization as his key priorities. But with tight budget restraints, early doubts are emerging within Labour about his room for maneuver. UK's King Charles breaks precedent, revealing £30 million paid in personal taxes since 2022 26 June 2026 Disclosures by Buckingham Palace on Thursday showed the Sovereign Grant, the core funding of the monarchy, will be set at £99.9 million ($131.7 million) a year in 2027-28. Europe moves toward a shared approach to Channel crossings 23 June 2026 As the Franco-British 'One in, one out' migration deal is set to expire in October, the European Commission has unveiled an action plan that France sees as recognition of Channel crossings as a European issue. Ten years after Brexit, UK and Europe struggle to revive relations 23 June 2026 On June 23, 2016, Britons voted to leave the European Union. When elected in 2024, Keir Starmer, who resigned as MP yesterday, vowed to strengthen ties with Brussels. Yet, after two years, efforts to rebuild the relationship have produced only limited results. '10th anniversary of Brexit referendum marks event long thought impossible in the UK: The rise of the far right' 23 June 2026 Widespread discontent over immigration policy, which fueled the 2016 vote to leave the European Union, is now driving a surge in nationalist identity and benefiting Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, notes Le Monde's Philippe Bernard in his column. Ten years after MP Jo Cox's assassination, 'lessons have not been learned' in the UK 23 June 2026 On June 16, 2016, Labour MP Jo Cox was killed by a neo-Nazi and white supremacist. Tributes to her memory have multiplied, especially from her younger sister, who took up her work and was elected in the same constituency.	Europe : Latest news on Le Monde.fr. 03 July 2026 Europe - Discover all the articles, videos and infographics in the Europe section on Le Monde.fr. Ukrainian woman suspected of Monaco bombing still on the run 03 July 2026 Anastasiia Berezovska, 39, is wanted in Monaco for the attempted murder of three people, believed to be a wealthy Ukrainian tycoon and his family. 'Which side were you on during Brexit? Every candidate in the French presidential election should answer this question' 03 July 2026 The lessons from the UK's unprecedented vote to leave the European Union 10 years ago have been all too quickly forgotten, writes Le Monde columnist Alain Frachon. Germany seeks to introduce a dose of Nordic-style 'flexicurity' into its labor law 03 July 2026 Through a series of reform plans, Berlin has committed to easing dismissal rules alongside measures to support job transitions, aiming to reduce the cost of failure for young companies. 'In Sweden, Google ordered to pay one of the highest damages ever awarded in Europe in a private antitrust case' 03 July 2026 The American tech giant has been ordered to pay €1.7 billion to Swedish firm Klarna for favoring its own price comparison service. This marks the latest episode in a series of sanctions against Google in Europe for abuse of dominant market position, writes Le Monde columnist Isabelle Chaperon. Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' sparks a Homeric debate in Greece 03 July 2026 The casting of a Black actress as Helen of Troy has ignited fierce controversy in Greece. Some lament what they see as Hollywood's appropriation of Greek mythology, while others emphasize the universal nature of these ancient stories. Portugal, Spain and Switzerland reach World Cup last 16 03 July 2026 Spain coasted past Austria on Thursday, thoroughly outclassing their opponents in a 3-0 knockout win, while Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 and Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0. Starmer apologizes for forced adoption of nearly 200,000 babies born to unmarried mothers 02 July 2026 The UK PM called the scandal "a stain on our history" and a "systemic failure." Ukraine's General Valery Zaluzhny emerges as a key figure in national politics 02 July 2026 While still hypothetical, elections have reportedly been discussed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the fall, fueling speculation about a possible candidacy by the former commander-in-chief. Like Zaluzhny, several senior officers enjoy strong public support and could play a major role in political life after the war. Starlink pushes back against EU-imposed restrictions on satellite telephony 02 July 2026 The European Commission aims to promote European satellite constellations in this strategic sector. Elon Musk's US-based group warns of a significant decline in its service quality in Ukraine. US signs agreement to build permanent embassy in Jerusalem 02 July 2026 US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, said in a signing ceremony on Wednesday that Washington recognizes Jerusalem as the 'forever capital of the Jewish people.' The decision is fraught with controversy, as Jerusalem has long been one of the most contested cities in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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