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Fires in Indonesia have burned through more than 1.9 million hectares of land, according to new data, as the country battles its worst wildfire season in a decade. The blazes have sent toxic smoke across much of Southeast Asia, forcing schools to close and fuelling a rise in respiratory illnesses. FRANCE 24's Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe tells us more.
Some of 16 survivors treated for suspected shark bites, US coastguard says.
Pope Leo continues working after lung surgery announcement
Russia attacks multiple power plants in Ukraine including in Kharkiv and the capital Kiev. The strikes were reported despite claims from US President Donald Trump that a so-called “energy ceasefire” is in place. Moscow has yet to comment on any potential deal while Ukrainian President Zelensky said the announcement came as a surprise. Analysis by FRANCE 24 international affairs editor Douglas Herbert.
Harlequins' poor start to the Prem season continues with a third successive loss of the campaign against Sale at CorpAcq Stadium.
After an unconvincing win in Albania, Wales hope a return home will rejuvenate their Women's World Cup bid.
US military aid and arms transfer continue unchanged, as US public sentiment shifts.
In an interview with FRANCE 24, UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix said the US continues to be "a very significant partner", despite owing $3 billion to peacekeeping. With the UN forced to cut about 25 percent of its capacity, Lacroix defended missions that cost just 0.2 percent of global military spending: "Peacekeeping is a good deal really."
How the England players rated following their Nations League match.
Pope Leo XIV continued his visit to France in Lourdes, at the major Catholic pilgrimage site in the foothills of the Pyrenees, where he celebrated mass before around 150,000 people. Hendro Munstermann, a Vatican correspondent for the Dutch newspaper Nederland Dagblad, joins us from Lourdes to share his impressions and tell us more about the Pope’s visit.
As the UN General Assembly enters its fifth day, with world leaders denouncing Israeli violence against Palestinians.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam wants a US-brokered ceasefire to be consolidated and for Israel to retreat.
Unbeaten Everton move up to fifth in the Premier League, with Thierno Barry's goal making the difference against 10-man Ipswich Town.
Pro-Palestinian protests are expected at Ed Sheeran's first gig since Macklemore was dropped from the tour. The US rapper shouted "Free Palestine" at a concert in New Jersey.
