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Skydiving plane crash kills 11 in northeastern France
11 people were killed when a plane belonging to a parachuting school crashed in Tomblaine, France.
Published On 29 Jun 2026
European heatwave linked to 1,000 excess deaths in France
AFP estimates that at least 191 million people are forecast to experience temperatures of at least 35C in Europe.
Eleven dead as skydiving plane crashes in France
Authorities say pilot and all 10 passengers – five students and five instructors – died in the accident in Tomblaine.
Anti-independence bloc leads New Caledonia poll but fall short of majority
The New Zealand public broadcaster reports that about 2,500 police officers were deployed to secure and monitor polling stations.
Sabalenka defends Wimbledon prize protest, says it’s for struggling players
The world number one is in a group of players seeking a greater prize return at Grand Slams.
Germany records new all-time temperature high as Europe heatwave moves east
Several countries, including the UK and Germany, have posted record June temperatures, with deaths reported in France.
Paris Diamond League to go ahead with safety measures amid heatwave
Only competitions involving professional athletes will be held, with all other activities cancelled.
Heavyweight champion Usyk says vacating heavyweight world title belts
Usyk, who had held the WBA, WBC and IBF belts, has been the world undisputed cruiserweight and heavyweight champion.
Dembele scores hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1 to top World Cup group
Dembele’s first-half hat-trick helps France to a 4-1 win over second-string Norway to finish top of Group I.
Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with former colonial ruler France
The military government, in power since 2022 coup, accused France of having ‘neo-colonial ambitions’.
