France 24 is reporting that legendary tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, known as "Saxophone Colossus," died Monday at his upstate New York home at age 95. It said Rollins' career spanned decades and helped define modern jazz. The outlet also reported that the hip-hop jazz ensemble Sax Machine has released a new track titled "Untrapped."
In international news, France 24 is reporting that the U.S. has targeted Iranian vessels and missile sites in new strikes in the Middle East. It also said that settler violence in the occupied West Bank is intensifying against Palestinians, with illegal Israeli settlements dramatically increasing, encouraged by the Israeli government and protected by the army. Russia has threatened new strikes on Kyiv and warned foreigners to leave the city.
On the sports front, France 24 is reporting that Mexico will host Iran's national football team for the 2026 World Cup after the U.S. refused to do so. It also said that Yamal headlines Spain's World Cup squad, while several Real Madrid stars were not selected. French tennis player Gaël Monfils was eliminated in the first round of his final French Open appearance.
Regarding health, France 24 is reporting that the World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that suspected Ebola deaths have reached 220, warning that the outbreak is outpacing response efforts. In other news, Senegal's President Faye has named an economist as prime minister following the ouster of Sonko. Finally, the decommissioning of the Fessenheim nuclear plant in France is finally set to begin.