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Israeli fans direct monkey chants and military slogans at Ireland’s players

Israeli fans directed monkey chants at Ireland's Adam Idah, who scored a goal in his team's 3-0 Nations League win.

Live: in Metz, Pope Leo XIV celebrates a last Mass in France

Arriving in Metz on Monday, Pope Leo XIV delivered a speech at the Robert Schuman Congress Centre. He felt that one could not speak of Europe without mentioning Christianity, while denouncing the "unnecessary massacres" linked to the return of war on the Old Continent. The day will then give rise to a last tour in papamobile in the midst of thousands of faithful and a Mass at St.Étienne's Cathedral in the presence of Emmanuel Macron. Follow the Pope's final stage in France live.

Atrial fibrillation patients saw 69% lower risk with common blood thinners

Direct oral anticoagulants cut the risk of serious clinical events by 69% in atrial fibrillation patients with an intermediate risk of stroke, according to the randomized SINGLE-AF trial. The benefit was driven mainly by fewer ischemic strokes, with no increase in major bleeding.

Live: in Lourdes, Leo XIV calls to pray for "that wars cease"

Third day of visit to France for Pope Leo XIV. Arriving in Lourdes last night, the pontiff presided over Sunday Mass on the Sanctuary Prairie before meeting, at the end of the day, victims of sexual violence in the Church. Follow our direct.

Jon Watts to Direct Next ‘Star Wars’ Movie

A new “Star Wars” movie is currently in development with director Jon Watts attached. Watts is best known for directing the popular “Spider-Man” trilogy starring Tom Holland, which includes 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming,” 2019’s “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” and 2021’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” (2026’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” was directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.) Before […]

Live: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan gather after the Huthie attacks

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will hold an emergency meeting as part of their joint defence agreement to discuss ways to support Riyadh targeted by Iran-supported Huthis rebel attacks. They reported firing dozens of missiles and drones at Saudi targets on Thursday. Iraq and Lebanon are expected Friday at the UN rostrum, which is holding its General Assembly in New York. Follow our direct.

Live: Pope Leo XIV at the Elysée for an interview with Emmanuel Macron

Welcomed by enthusiastic faithful, Pope Leo XIV arrived Friday morning in Paris, the first stage of a four-day visit to France. He landed shortly before 10:00 in Orly, where Emmanuel Macron welcomed him. The head of the Catholic Church will deliver his first speech at the Elysée Palace in the late morning. Follow our direct.

"Don't allow a new Nakba" launches Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

Live: Iran will extend the conflict "to the Indian Ocean" if the United States still attacks

An advisor to the Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned on Thursday against an extension of the war "to the Indian Ocean" in case of a further attack by the United States. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict will be at the centre of this third day of debate at the UN General Assembly, to which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas by videoconference. Follow our direct.

Live: Iranian President expected at the UN, based on possible negotiations with Trump

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian is in New York where he is to speak on Wednesday at the UN rostrum at the organisation's Annual General Assembly. A particularly awaited speech following Donald Trump's announcement of a resumption of dialogue with Tehran. Follow our direct.

Live: Antonio Guterres calls for "reform the UN Security Council"

The UN General Assembly opened with a speech by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, whose term ends at the end of the year. He will be followed in the gallery, among other leaders, Brazilian Lula, American Trump, Turkish Erdogan, French Macron, Japanese Takaichi or British Burnham. Follow our direct.

Ukraine live: Russia claims to have hit two cargo ships and the port of Izmail

The Russian Ministry of Defence stated on Monday that its forces had hit several targets in Ukraine, including two cargo vessels used for military purposes, a gas distribution station, port infrastructure in Izmaïl and a BDU Logistic company centre in the Kiev region. Follow our direct.

Live: Russia undergoes massive drone attack on the last day of the legislature

Russia suffered a massive drone attack on Sunday morning, denounced by the authorities as trying to "disturb" the parliamentary elections, the first since the start of the large-scale offensive against Ukraine in 2022. These laws, which are also taking place in the territories of Ukraine occupied and annexed by Russia, should unsurprisingly lead to the victory of Vladimir Putin's party. Follow our direct.

Live: Russia reports "powerful" cyber attacks against the electoral system in Moscow

The online voting system in Moscow was the target of "powerful" cyber attacks during the night of Friday to Saturday, in the midst of parliamentary elections in Russia, said the President of the Central Electoral Commission, according to state media. This is the first large-scale election in Russia since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Follow our direct.

Live: Hundreds of drones target Moscow on the first day of Russian legislatures

Russian air defence detected 350 Ukrainian drones flying towards Moscow in the night on Friday, the first day of the parliamentary and local elections in Russia, said city mayor Sergei Sobianin. Most of the equipment was destroyed on the way, 64 of which were nearing the capital. Follow our direct.