There are eight teams left in the World Cup and two more are going to pack their bags tomorrow as the quarter finals kick off on Thursday between Spain and Belgium and then a highly anticipated match between France and…
In Japan, air conditioners are everywhere in people’s daily lives. 100% of subway lines are air-conditioned, as are 90% of apartment, often with one unit in every room. These practices are even encouraged by the government when temperatures rise above…
Veteran politician Andy Burnham is taking another step towards becoming the UK’s next prime minister o, July 9 as nominations to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader formally opened. He is the only Labour member of Parliament to have publicly…
The Democratic Senate nominee for Maine, Graham Platner, has withdrawn from the race following accusations of sexual assault, among other controversies. Platner continues to deny the allegations, saying he’s dropping out due to losing his party’s support. It’s a key…
The United States and Iran traded strikes on July 9 for the second day running as Washington and Tehran battled over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Explosions were also heard in Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait, two US allies in the…
When France plays in the World Cup quarterfinals on July 9, one of their most dedicated fans and housemate will be cheering them on. She’s a 96-year-old American named Shirley, who became a fan thanks to her French caregiver and…
On 14 July 2016, Nice was hit by the deadliest attack in its history, claimed by the Islamic State group. A truck ploughed into the Promenade des Anglais, striking crowds of spectators who had gathered to watch the Bastille Day…
France and Morocco are facing each other on July 9 as the World Cup’s blockbuster quarter-finals kick off. On the other side of the draw, holders Argentina face Switzerland in Kansas City on July 11 after staggering into the quarter-finals…
Here in France prolonged heatwaves are having devastating repercussions for the country’s rivers.16% of France’s waterways had dried up last June, compared to 6% in June 2025. With these recurring heatwaves, the drought is taking hold with exceptional severity and…
Russian strikes on Ukraine on July 8 killed at least seven people as Kyiv’s army said it had hit several Russian tankers, in fresh overnight attacks ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky at…