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Trump at 80: "Harry Houdini" & A Cage Fight
https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/spotlight/20260614-trump-at-80-houndi-a-cage-fight
Published: June 14, 2026 18:14
President Trump turns 80 today, and the White House lawn has been transformed into a giant arena, complete with floodlights, cameras, giant Star-Spangled Banners and a 90-foot scaffold known as “The Claw,” as 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue hosts “Freedom 250”, a…
Father of three seized by ICE at FIFA match last summer warns immigrant fans of danger
Published: June 13, 2026 19:15
Manuel*, a Latin American asylum seeker, was snatched by ICE as he headed to a FIFA match in New Jersey with his sons last summer. He has now been separated from his wife and sons for almost a year. Detained at MetLife stadium in Newark, where the World…
Anthropic disables access to top-tier AI models after US ban on foreign use
Published: June 13, 2026 13:42
AI giant Anthropic said in a statement released Friday that it had disabled its most advanced AI models, known as Fable 5 and Mythos 5, after the US government ordered it to suspend access to the models for foreign nationals, citing unspecified national…
Peru's leftist candidate Sanchez asks right-wing rival Fujimori to back vote recount
Published: June 13, 2026 06:36
Peru's leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez on Friday proposed a recount to his conservative rival Keiko Fujimori, citing alleged irregularities after votes coming in from abroad were tallied. Counting that continues at a sluggish pace has…
Venezuela says leader of Tren de Aragua gang killed in 'joint operation' with US
Published: June 13, 2026 05:56
The leader of the Tren de Aragua gang Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, for whom the US government had offered a reward of up to $5 million, was killed during a joint operation with the United States in southern Venezuela, the two countries announced on…
Iran-linked group claims hack of FBI drones, threatens World Cup, monitor reports
Published: June 12, 2026 17:21
An Iran-linked hacker group called Handala claimed to have breached FBI drones and threatened to target the 2026 World Cup, monitoring group SITE said Friday.
What lessons can we learn from the Epstein files?
Published: June 12, 2026 13:25
Not a day goes past without headlines revealing the far-reaching global impact of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. In a special edition, we examine what lessons can be learned from the Epstein files and other similar scenarios; what they reveal about power,…
'Mexico, world capital of football': Papers react to World Cup debut
Published: June 12, 2026 11:35
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, June 12: Papers discuss Mexico's "statement" World Cup win over South Africa and detail Raul Jimenez's triumph. Also: young women in New York choose to live with nuns to save on rent. Finally, for the first time, scientists have…
World Cup 2026: Fans in Houston deterred by soaring ticket prices
Published: June 12, 2026 11:25
The fan zones are open, the stadiums are ready and the biggest World Cup in history is officially underway in the US, Mexico and Canada. Seven matchs are planned in Houston, Texas. The host city expects to attract around half a million visitors and an…
Trump to celebrate 80th birthday with cage fight on White House lawn
Published: June 12, 2026 02:45
US President Donald Trump will celebrate his 80th birthday on Sunday with a characteristically unique event: a $60 million UFC match will see bare-knuckle fighters battle it out in a mesh-framed cage on the White House's famed South Lawn. Secretary of…
DR Congo coach Desabre hopes World Cup return can lift spirits
Published: June 12, 2026 02:11
DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre said Thursday he hopes his side can deliver a strong World Cup showing after arriving in the US following a quarantine period linked to the Ebola outbreak. The team, making their first appearance at the tournament since…
World Cup 2026: Mexican fans celebrate first win
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Published: June 11, 2026 23:00
#Mexico won 2-0 against 9-man #SouthAfrica in the opening game of the 2026 #WorldCup at Mexico City's #Azteca Stadium.
World Cup: Excitement mounts in Mexico City ahead of opening game
Published: June 11, 2026 18:26
Mexican and South African fans flocked to the Azteca stadium in #Mexico City ahead of the opening game of the #WorldCup. This comes amid #protests around the city, as #teachers and families of those missing in the #drug war hope to draw international…
2026 World Cup: France team arrives on US soil
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Published: June 11, 2026 10:57
🇫🇷 ⚽ France's national team has arrived in Boston for the World Cup, where players were welcomed by fans outside their hotel. France will play its opening match against Senegal on June 16 in New Jersey.
Bill Gates calls Epstein meetings a ‘grave error’ while defending actions in house testimony
Published: June 10, 2026 22:09
Bill Gates said on Wednesday he made a “grave error in judgment” by meeting Jeffrey Epstein but denied any wrongdoing, as the Microsoft co-founder faced hours of questioning before the House Oversight Committee about his ties to the disgraced financier.…
US Congress approves $70 billion bill to fund Trump’s immigration crackdown
Published: June 10, 2026 00:26
The US Congress on Tuesday passed a $70 billion funding bill for President Donald Trump's immigration agenda, sending the measure to the White House after months of partisan debate. The legislation allocates $38 billion for ICE, $26 billion for Border…
Striking teachers bring Mexico City to a standstill ahead of World Cup
Published: June 9, 2026 22:22
Thousands of demonstrators blocked a major avenue leading to Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, days before the 2026 World Cup opens at the venue, as teacher-led protests disrupted the capital. The demonstration, organised by a dissident faction of…
US to complete Trump's long-promised Mexico border wall by late 2027
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Published: June 9, 2026 22:11
The United States expects to complete construction of President Donald Trump's long-promised southern border wall by late 2027, Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott said on Tuesday. Speaking at an event in Washington, Scott said the…
Trump immigration stance 'clashes against reality of what is needed to stage a truly global event'
Published: June 9, 2026 20:01
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from entering the United States. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Alexander Cooley, Claire Tow Professor of Political Science at Barnard…
2026 World Cup participation conditional to US travel restrictions
Published: June 9, 2026 15:23
Traditionally, international sports competitions are seen as a way of overlooking division and differences, and disregarding geopolitics tension - which is the reason why North Korea competes in the Olympics for example. But this year's World Cup is…
World Cup overshadowed by US travel restrictions and the war in Iran
https://www.france24.com/en/world-cup-overshadowed-by-us-travel-restrictions-and-the-war-in-iran
Published: June 9, 2026 13:02
A Somali referee has been prevented from officiating at the World Cup after he was refused entry into the US. This comes as many fans having bought tickets for the competitions have also seen their visa demands refused, and Iran's football federation…
Bolivia moves closer to state of emergency among large-scale protests
https://www.france24.com/en/bolivia-moves-closer-to-state-of-emergency-among-large-scale-protests
Published: June 9, 2026 10:58
Turning to Bolivia now, where conservative President Rodrigo Paz has moved closer to enacting a state of emergency that would allow the military to intervene in demonstrations. For weeks, protesters have constructed roadblocks and taken to the streets…
Trump booed at NBA Finals game in New York City
https://www.france24.com/en/trump-booed-at-nba-finals-game-in-new-york-city
Published: June 9, 2026 10:49
Donald Trump was the first sitting US president to attend the NBA Finals on June 8 in New York City. But the leader was booed by crowds in the heavily democratic city every time he was shown on screen. Attendees also had to wait in hour-long lines due to…
World Cup referee refused entry as US travel restrictions affect over 25% of participants
Published: June 9, 2026 10:33
The World Cup hasn't started yet, but there are already many disappointed fans. More than a quarter of the countries taking part in the tournament are facing travel restrictions of varying degrees to the US, meaning many people who already have tickets are…
Trump booed at New York arena before NBA Finals game
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Published: June 9, 2026 10:30
US President Donald Trump was booed Monday as he appeared at Madison Square Garden in New York for game three of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and the Spurs.
Left-winger beats Trump-backed Republican to advance to LA mayor runoff
Published: June 9, 2026 08:43
Nithya Raman, a left-wing candidate who ran on a democratic socialist platform will face incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral election in November. Her surprise primary success knocks the Trump-backed Republican candidate Spencer Pratt out of…
Somali referee dropped from World Cup after being refused entry to US
Published: June 8, 2026 21:39
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been ruled out of officiating at the 2026 World Cup after being denied entry to the United States, FIFA said Monday, in a decision that prevents him from becoming the first Somali official to referee at the…
Trump storms out of NBC interview after denying his own “No War” promises
https://www.france24.com/en/trump-storms-out-of-nbc-interview-after-denying-his-own-no-war-promises
Published: June 8, 2026 19:51
Donald Trump stormed off from his interview for NBC’s “Meet the Press," after he was fact-checked on his false claims about election fraud by reporter Kristen Welker. She also asked him about the Iran war, his controversial "anti-weaponization" fund and…
Leftist Roberto Sanchez takes lead in Peru's razor-thin presidential runoff
Published: June 8, 2026 19:11
Leftist canditate Roberto Sanchez pulled into the lead in Peru's presidential runoff on Monday, overtaking conservative Keiko Fujimori by a razor-thin margin. Fewer than 4,300 votes separate Sanchez from Fujimori, who has already tried and failed to reach…
Peru's polarising election: 'Neither candidate has strong majority' in Congress to enact reform
Published: June 8, 2026 16:55
Alison Sargent is pleased to welcome Tiziano Breda, Senior Analyst for Latin America and the Caribbean at ACLED. He argues that Peru's chronic instability is rooted as much in institutional weaknesses as in electoral competition. The reintroduction of a…
Inflation and FIFA price hikes dampen hope of World Cup boost to US economy
Published: June 8, 2026 13:26
As preparations for the 2026 World Cup heat up, a massive hiring boom is sweeping across the US service industry. But local businesses are growing increasingly worried that skyrocketing costs and FIFA price hikes could ruin what was expected to be a…
Iran's World Cup team arrives in Mexico amid US visa row
https://www.france24.com/en/iran-s-world-cup-team-arrives-in-mexico-amid-us-visa-row
Published: June 8, 2026 13:08
Tension between the United States and Iran is continuing in sport. Iran's World Cup squad landed in Mexico on June 7 under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic dispute. With some members of the entourage still lacking U.S. visas. The dispute comes just days…
Peruvians await results of elections for ninth president in a decade
https://www.france24.com/en/peruvians-await-results-of-elections-for-ninth-president-in-a-decade
Published: June 8, 2026 09:34
The presidential election in Peru to determine the 9th head of state in a decade is too close to call. Right-wing candidate, Keiko Fujimori ran on promises to be tough on crime and is the daughter of the late, former president and authoritarian figure…
Iran heads to World Cup in Mexico amid bitter visa standoff with Washington
Published: June 7, 2026 09:52
Iran's World Cup squad is expected to arrive in Mexico early Sunday under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row between Tehran and Washington, after the United States refused to issue visas for some team support staff.
Bolivian police clash with protesters demanding president's resignation
https://www.france24.com/en/bolivian-police-clash-with-protesters-demanding-president-s-resignation
Published: June 7, 2026 09:49
Police clashed with anti-government protesters Saturday in eastern Bolivia, with gunfire reportedly wounding four officers, as authorities attempted to clear a road blocked by rural workers demanding President Rodrigo Paz's resignation. A month of heated…
Peru votes for its ninth president in 10 years
https://www.france24.com/en/peru-votes-for-its-ninth-president-in-10-years
Published: June 7, 2026 08:34
Peruvians will choose on Sunday their ninth president in 10 years, in a tight runoff election between conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez who are trying to woo voters fed up with political chaos and rising crime. Fujimori, daughter of…
Peru set for presidential vote between conservative Fujimori and leftist Sanchez
Published: June 7, 2026 04:57
Polls open for the final round of Peru's presidential elections on Sunday with voters set to choose the country's ninth leader in 10 years. Following a first-round vote marred by logistical problems and fraud allegations, voters will choose between…