Middle East live: Trump seeks $88 billion in extra funding, mostly for Iran war
Live Middle East live: Trump seeks $88 billion in extra funding, mostly for Iran war Middle East Issued on: 25/06/2026 - 02:37Modified: 25/06/2026 - 04:04 Share By: FRANCE 24 / Simon FEISTHAUER FOURNET President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office at the White House, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Washington. © Jacquelyn Martin, AP US President Donald Trump asked Congress on Wednesday for nearly $88 billion in extra spending, most of it to cover the cost of the Iran war, at a moment of growing unease in both parties over the conflict and its political price. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
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Live Middle East live: Trump seeks $88 billion in extra funding, mostly for Iran war Middle East Issued on: 25/06/2026 - 02:37Modified: 25/06/2026 - 04:04 Share By: FRANCE 24 / Simon FEISTHAUER FOURNET President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office at the White House, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Washington. © Jacquelyn Martin, AP US President Donald Trump asked Congress on Wednesday for nearly $88 billion in extra spending, most of it to cover the cost of the Iran war, at a moment of growing unease in both parties over the conflict and its political price. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
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World Cup 2026: Vinicius Junior scores twice as Brazil beat Scotland to reach last 32
Advertising World Cup 2026: Vinicius Junior scores twice as Brazil beat Scotland to reach last 32 Sport Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil eased to a 3-0 win over Scotland on Wednesday, sealing top spot in Group C and a place in the World Cup last 32. Matheus Cunha added a third, while Neymar made his first international appearance in more than two-and-a-half years after returning from injury.
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Advertising World Cup 2026: Vinicius Junior scores twice as Brazil beat Scotland to reach last 32 Sport Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil eased to a 3-0 win over Scotland on Wednesday, sealing top spot in Group C and a place in the World Cup last 32. Matheus Cunha added a third, while Neymar made his first international appearance in more than two-and-a-half years after returning from injury.
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Venezuela declares state of emergency after back-to-back earthquakes
Venezuela's interim leader declared a state of emergency on Wednesday after two powerful earthquakes and more than 20 aftershocks struck the country, damaging infrastructure and forcing the closure of Caracas' main airport. Officials said Maiquetia International Airport sustained serious damage after the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude quakes.
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Venezuela's interim leader declared a state of emergency on Wednesday after two powerful earthquakes and more than 20 aftershocks struck the country, damaging infrastructure and forcing the closure of Caracas' main airport. Officials said Maiquetia International Airport sustained serious damage after the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude quakes.
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World Cup 2026: Morocco complete comeback against Haiti in Group C clash
Advertising World Cup 2026: Morocco complete comeback against Haiti in Group C clash Sport Morocco beat Haiti 4-2 in a dramatic Group C encounter in Atlanta, in a match that was level at half-time after a breathless first period. Achraf Hakimi and Ismaël Saibari restored parity before Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine struck late to seal victory, as Haiti were ultimately undone by Morocco’s late pressure and attacking depth.
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Advertising World Cup 2026: Morocco complete comeback against Haiti in Group C clash Sport Morocco beat Haiti 4-2 in a dramatic Group C encounter in Atlanta, in a match that was level at half-time after a breathless first period. Achraf Hakimi and Ismaël Saibari restored parity before Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine struck late to seal victory, as Haiti were ultimately undone by Morocco’s late pressure and attacking depth.
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World Cup 2026: Brazil beat Scotland to win World Cup Group C
World Cup 2026: Brazil beat Scotland to win World Cup Group C
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World Cup 2026: Brazil beat Scotland to win World Cup Group C
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Rubio assures Gulf allies US will protect interests in Iran peace talks
Advertising Rubio assures Gulf allies US will protect interests in Iran peace talks Middle East Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday assured Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests as it pursues a final settlement with Iran. President Donald Trump said talks were progressing well, while requesting nearly $88 billion in supplemental funding for the Pentagon after Congress passed a resolution urging an end to hostilities. Issued on: 25/06/2026 - 00:36 4 min Reading time Share By: FRANCE 24 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio with the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, after their meeting in Kuwait on June 24, 2026 © Eric Lee, AFP Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised Gulf allies of the United States on Wednesday that Washington would protect their interests as it seeks to hammer out a final settlement of the Middle East war in talks with Iran.…
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Advertising Rubio assures Gulf allies US will protect interests in Iran peace talks Middle East Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday assured Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests as it pursues a final settlement with Iran. President Donald Trump said talks were progressing well, while requesting nearly $88 billion in supplemental funding for the Pentagon after Congress passed a resolution urging an end to hostilities. Issued on: 25/06/2026 - 00:36 4 min Reading time Share By: FRANCE 24 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio with the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, after their meeting in Kuwait on June 24, 2026 © Eric Lee, AFP Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised Gulf allies of the United States on Wednesday that Washington would protect their interests as it seeks to hammer out a final settlement of the Middle East war in talks with Iran.…
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Modigliani nude sets European auction record at London art sale
Advertising Modigliani nude sets European auction record at London art sale Culture A London auction of artworks from billionaire Joe Lewis's private collection raised $392.6 million on Wednesday, led by an Amedeo Modigliani nude portrait that set a European auction record. The first sale featured 48 works by artists including Pablo Picasso, René Magritte and Gustav Klimt.
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Advertising Modigliani nude sets European auction record at London art sale Culture A London auction of artworks from billionaire Joe Lewis's private collection raised $392.6 million on Wednesday, led by an Amedeo Modigliani nude portrait that set a European auction record. The first sale featured 48 works by artists including Pablo Picasso, René Magritte and Gustav Klimt.
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Trump says NATO allies ‘let down’ US by not backing Iran war
Advertising Trump says NATO allies ‘let down’ US by not backing Iran war Europe Trump told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday he was disappointed that alliance members did not back the US military campaign against Iran, saying Washington had "demolished" Iran without needing assistance. Rutte defended allies, noting that 4,000-5,000 US aircraft operated from bases in Europe during the conflict.
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Advertising Trump says NATO allies ‘let down’ US by not backing Iran war Europe Trump told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday he was disappointed that alliance members did not back the US military campaign against Iran, saying Washington had "demolished" Iran without needing assistance. Rutte defended allies, noting that 4,000-5,000 US aircraft operated from bases in Europe during the conflict.
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Haiti - Morocco: five-goal thriller with late Atlas Lions surge
Morocco faced Haiti in a decisive final Group C match and secured a 4-2 victory in a chaotic, end-to-end encounter. However, with Brazil beating Scotland 3-0 and holding a superior goal difference, the Seleção finish top of the group, leaving Morocco to qualify in second place. In a thrilling match that saw both sides trade goals, the Atlas Lions eventually pulled away thanks to their late attacking depth.
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Morocco faced Haiti in a decisive final Group C match and secured a 4-2 victory in a chaotic, end-to-end encounter. However, with Brazil beating Scotland 3-0 and holding a superior goal difference, the Seleção finish top of the group, leaving Morocco to qualify in second place. In a thrilling match that saw both sides trade goals, the Atlas Lions eventually pulled away thanks to their late attacking depth.
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France experiences its hottest day since measurements began in 1947
To display this content from YouTube, you must enable tracking and audience measurement. Accept Manage my choices One of your browser extensions seems to be blocking the video player from loading. To watch this content, you may need to disable it on this site. Try again Cover image: © France 24 02:32 France experiences its hottest day since measurements began in 1947 France Issued on: 24/06/2026 - 23:39 Share France on Wednesday experienced its hottest day since measurements began in 1947, the national weather agency said, breaking a record set just a day earlier. Around 44 million of the nearly 67 million people in France are currently under the highest red alert level for heat. FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago reports.
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To display this content from YouTube, you must enable tracking and audience measurement. Accept Manage my choices One of your browser extensions seems to be blocking the video player from loading. To watch this content, you may need to disable it on this site. Try again Cover image: © France 24 02:32 France experiences its hottest day since measurements began in 1947 France Issued on: 24/06/2026 - 23:39 Share France on Wednesday experienced its hottest day since measurements began in 1947, the national weather agency said, breaking a record set just a day earlier. Around 44 million of the nearly 67 million people in France are currently under the highest red alert level for heat. FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago reports.
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US in 'panic' at prospect of Gulf States going it alone, analyst says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised the United States' Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests as it seeks to hammer out a final settlement of the Middle East war in talks with Iran. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, independent journalist and author of the
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised the United States' Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests as it seeks to hammer out a final settlement of the Middle East war in talks with Iran. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, independent journalist and author of the
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World Cup 2026: Bosnia boost knockout hopes after dominant win over Qatar
World Cup 2026: Bosnia boost knockout hopes after dominant win over Qatar
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World Cup 2026: Bosnia boost knockout hopes after dominant win over Qatar
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World Cup 2026: Switzerland edge past Canada in Group B decider
World Cup 2026: Switzerland edge past Canada in Group B decider
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World Cup 2026: Switzerland edge past Canada in Group B decider
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Power outages and melting roads: Heatwave strains French infrastructure
Power outages, train delays, and melting roads - the heatwave is straining France's infrastructure. Electricity provider EDF says it has had to reduce its nuclear power output, but that it still has enough capacity to meet demand. Also in the show - the UN's International Maritime Organization starts evacuating some of the 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, and Europe's defence industry prepares for a boost with the IPO of Franco-German tankmaker KNDS.
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Power outages, train delays, and melting roads - the heatwave is straining France's infrastructure. Electricity provider EDF says it has had to reduce its nuclear power output, but that it still has enough capacity to meet demand. Also in the show - the UN's International Maritime Organization starts evacuating some of the 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, and Europe's defence industry prepares for a boost with the IPO of Franco-German tankmaker KNDS.
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Europe leaders reaffirm unity on defence ahead of Ankara NATO summit
European leaders met Wednesday in Berlin ahead of next month's NATO summit in Ankarai to discuss European defence and security guarantees for Ukraine, following tensions with the United States and among the main European members.
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European leaders met Wednesday in Berlin ahead of next month's NATO summit in Ankarai to discuss European defence and security guarantees for Ukraine, following tensions with the United States and among the main European members.
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Did Qatar's prime minister 'snub' JD Vance? Doha, Washington deny claim
A viral clip from the first round of US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland fuelled online speculation that US Vice President JD Vance was snubbed by Qatar’s Prime Minister, after users claimed the video shows him "ignore" Vance in favour of greeting Pakistan’s Prime Minister. The Qatari PM though, dismissed the claims as “unfounded,” saying he and Vance had already spent hours together during the talks.
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A viral clip from the first round of US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland fuelled online speculation that US Vice President JD Vance was snubbed by Qatar’s Prime Minister, after users claimed the video shows him "ignore" Vance in favour of greeting Pakistan’s Prime Minister. The Qatari PM though, dismissed the claims as “unfounded,” saying he and Vance had already spent hours together during the talks.
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Trump pressures congressional Republicans by delaying landmark housing bill over voter ID push
US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would not sign a new landmark housing bill until congressional Repulicans pass his proposed SAVE America Act to restrict voting procedures which he has been calling for for months.
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US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would not sign a new landmark housing bill until congressional Repulicans pass his proposed SAVE America Act to restrict voting procedures which he has been calling for for months.
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Fears of violence in Kenya as protests set to return
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NHL executive Gerry Meehan helped engineer the first defection of a Soviet player
ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountOpen this photo in gallery:Courtesy of familyGerry Meehan was never one of hockey’s famous names, but he recorded several historic achievements – on and off the ice.Mr. Meehan, who died June 5 at the age of 79 following a brief illness, attained a series of firsts as both a National Hockey League player and executive.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountOpen this photo in gallery:Courtesy of familyGerry Meehan was never one of hockey’s famous names, but he recorded several historic achievements – on and off the ice.Mr. Meehan, who died June 5 at the age of 79 following a brief illness, attained a series of firsts as both a National Hockey League player and executive.
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World Cup ticket holders cash in on resale market ahead of Vancouver match
Open this photo in gallery:Fans march to BC Place before Canada play Switzerland in a World Cup Group B match in Vancouver on Wednesday.JACOB MALLARI/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountOn the online marketplaces where people try to sell tickets for profit, prices for Wednesday’s World Cup game in Vancouver reached eye-watering heights as match time drew near: $3,000 each at one of the corners; $2,200 each for five at midfield; $7,800 for a package of four at another corner. The cost of just one ticket to see Canada take on Switzerland would comfortably cover return airfare to Geneva for two.Sellers offered a litany of reasons.
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Open this photo in gallery:Fans march to BC Place before Canada play Switzerland in a World Cup Group B match in Vancouver on Wednesday.JACOB MALLARI/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountOn the online marketplaces where people try to sell tickets for profit, prices for Wednesday’s World Cup game in Vancouver reached eye-watering heights as match time drew near: $3,000 each at one of the corners; $2,200 each for five at midfield; $7,800 for a package of four at another corner. The cost of just one ticket to see Canada take on Switzerland would comfortably cover return airfare to Geneva for two.Sellers offered a litany of reasons.
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Yukon government sends letters to Industry Minister, CRTC and Bell over cellular service ‘deficiencies’
Open this photo in gallery:Yukon's letter to CRTC chair Vicky Eatrides, pictured in Gatineau, Que., in April, asks the regulator to consider using 'regulatory levers' to improve services in the territory.Justin Tang/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe Yukon government is pleading with the CRTC and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to flex their regulatory muscles to improve cellular service in the territory that it says is plagued by persistent “deficiencies.” The territory’s government sent letters to Bell Canada CEO Mirko Bibic, CRTC chair Vicky Eatrides, and Industry Minister Mélanie Joly last week outlining long-standing concerns about “coverage gaps and service instability” in the Yukon.The letters decry the negative implications for public safety, emergency response and economic activity after con…
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Open this photo in gallery:Yukon's letter to CRTC chair Vicky Eatrides, pictured in Gatineau, Que., in April, asks the regulator to consider using 'regulatory levers' to improve services in the territory.Justin Tang/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe Yukon government is pleading with the CRTC and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to flex their regulatory muscles to improve cellular service in the territory that it says is plagued by persistent “deficiencies.” The territory’s government sent letters to Bell Canada CEO Mirko Bibic, CRTC chair Vicky Eatrides, and Industry Minister Mélanie Joly last week outlining long-standing concerns about “coverage gaps and service instability” in the Yukon.The letters decry the negative implications for public safety, emergency response and economic activity after con…
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