Half of France under red heat alert as alcohol banned at street music festival
Temperatures have been forecast to peak on Monday, and authorities have warned they could match historic highs.
Nobel Peace Prize winner triumphs at Ethiopian polls but fears grow of new conflict
Abiy Ahmed’s party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours.
US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland
The face-to-face meeting follows ongoing fighting in Lebanon and Iran’s claim to have shut the Strait of Hormuz.
Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David Hockney
The artist, who passed away at his home in London earlier this month, requested just his partner and great-nephew attend.
Indian cricketer, 15, hits record-breaking 50 in just 11 balls
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks the record for the fastest 50-over List A half-century in history on the same day he was not included in India’s one-day international squad.
Tight security as Indian students resit medical exam after alleged paper leak
Millions of candidates face biometric checks and frisking as air force deployed to secure exam papers.
Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities
Fuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Kyiv’s attacks against supply routes in Russian-occupied territories.
Dutch royals enjoy two big results in one World Cup day
There may be about 5,000 miles between the Netherlands and their former colony Curacao but members of the Dutch royal family managed to see both sides play on Saturday.
Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest
Davey Hearn says he was simply touching the new paint at the site out of curiosity and did not remove or alter it.
Backstage at Gorillaz’ epic, one-off stadium show: ‘The vibe is ridiculous’
Damon Albarn, De La Soul and Moonchild Sannelly talk backstage as Gorillaz play their biggest show.


