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Mbappé eyes ‘special’ Iraq match, says France more offensive than past World Cup squads

France captain Kylian Mbappé said Les Bleus’ abundance of talent up front gives them a more offensive edge than at the past two World Cups as they aim to book a place in the knockout stage on Monday with victory over Iraq – in a game that will see the…

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US and Tehran disagree over whether Iran will allow nuclear inspections

US Vice President JD Vance said Monday that Iran had agreed to allow International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors back into the country. Iran’s foreign minister later refuted the claim, saying Tehran had not negotiated the nuclear issue or made any commitments during first-round US-Iran talks towards ending the Middle East…

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Scorching heatwave forces school closures, train cancellations across Europe

More than 800 schools in several parts of France were closed Monday as a record heatwave, which killed three people over the weekend, was set to intensify. Both France and Belgium have announced cuts to their rail services as authorities across Europe issued health alerts in a bid to cope…

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World Cup 2026: Cape Verde fight back to earn second draw against Uruguay

Newcomers Cape Verde fought back against two-time champions Uruguay in a 2-2 draw to clinch a second point at their maiden World Cup and maintain their unbeaten run, just days after causing the first shock of the tournament by holding favourites Spain to a goalless stalemate.

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World Cup 2026: Iran hold 10-man Belgium to goalless draw in Los Angeles

Nathan Ngoy was sent off early in the second half as ten-man Belgium continued to underwhelm with a second draw in as many World Cup games, this time against a valiant Iranian side that had a goal disallowed for a marginal offside.

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Switzerland talks enter tough phase after Trump renews threats against Iran

US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday there was a chance to “turn over a new leaf” with Iran as negotiators met in Switzerland to build on last week’s interim agreement. But President Donald Trump’s renewed threats over Iran-backed Hezbollah and the Strait of Hormuz – and Israel's refusal to…

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De la Espriella wins razor-thin majority in Colombia's election, Cepeda calls for final count

Conservative political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella won a razor-thin lead in Colombia's runoff presidential election on Sunday, a result that will be challenged in the coming days by the ruling party’s progressive candidate. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded.

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What's the state of the Strait?

US and Iranian officials have begun talks in Switzerland, just five days into a 60-day ceasefire agreement that already appears under strain. Tehran claims it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing the continued fighting in Lebanon, while Washington says the talks are focused on ending Iran's nuclear weapons ambitions…

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The last hours of Keir Starmer?

Ten years after Britain voted to leave the European Union, the UK could once again be facing a dramatic change in leadership. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure amid growing speculation about his political future, with reports suggesting support within his own party is weakening and talk of…

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Serena Williams handed Wimbledon singles wildcard in grand slam comeback

Tennis legend Serena Williams will make a surprise return to Wimbledon singles after being awarded the tournament's final wildcard on Sunday, setting up one of the biggest comebacks of this year's championships. Williams has not played singles at Wimbledon since 2022 and has mostly been absent from competition for the…

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Yamal scores first World Cup goal as Spain bounce back with thumping win over Saudi Arabia

The European champions put their shock opening draw against Cape Verde behind them with a crushing 4-0 defeat of Saudi Arabia on Sunday to move top of Group H and kick-start their World Cup campaign. Lamine Yamal needed just 10 minutes of his first start on football's biggest stage to…

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Love, loneliness and robots: AI prompts new questions around human connection

VivaTech turned 10 this year and Europe's biggest tech showcase has never been louder, shinier or more crowded. But walking the show floors, FRANCE 24 tech reporters Charlotte Lam and Peter O'Brien were drawn to one topic in particular: not about productivity or performance, but about companionship and how the…

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The week in pictures: World Cup celebrations, Obama's legacy and wild swimming in Paris

Football fans around the globe tune into the World Cup, the Obama's celebrate a presidential legacy in Chicago, Parisians find a new way to escape soaring temperatures and the Knicks celebrate their NBA championship victory in New York. FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.

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Curaçao celebrates first point, Tunisia eliminated, Goals galore for Netherlands and Japan

The evening of football started with quite an unexpected walk in the park for the Netherlands, who beat Sweden 5-1. Germany narrowly avoided a trampling by the Elephants of the Ivory Coast, thanks to a last-minute goal. World Cup newcomers Curaçao got their first world cup point ever thanks to…

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Pressure mounts on UK Prime Minister Starmer amid reports he could resign within days

Embattled UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was reflecting on the “political realities” facing his leadership, a senior minister said Sunday, as media reports suggested he could resign within days. The speculation follows rival Andy Burnham’s decisive by-election victory, which has strengthened expectations that the Labour heavyweight will challenge Starmer for…

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Russia pauses fuel sales as Ukrainian strikes kill several, wound dozens in Crimea

A massive Ukrainian barrage in Russian-occupied Crimea killed at least four people and wounded dozens, Moscow-backed authorities there said Sunday, adding that fuel sales at Crimean petrol stations were suspended. Ukraine said it targeted military and energy facilities in Crimea – Moscow's key logistics base for its four-year military offensive…

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Al Jazeera rejects Israeli accusations against journalist killed in Gaza strike

Al Jazeera on Sunday roundly denied Israeli accusations that one of its journalists, killed in Gaza a day earlier, was a Hamas operative, as family and colleagues mourned the cameraman in the Palestinian territory. The Israeli military made the allegations against journalist Ahmed Wishah without supporting evidence.

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Fête de la musique: France restricts public alcohol consumption as heat wave bakes parts of Europe

France restricted public drinking in “red alert” zones on Sunday, including Paris, as Fête de la musique kicked off and as a heat wave unfurled across parts of Europe. Emergency services and military forces were also put on wildfire alert with the government announcing unprecedented measures for Monday when half…

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Polls open in Colombia presidential runoff between Trump-backed hardliner, leftist senator

Voters in Colombia began voting to choose a new president Sunday as hard-right White House-backed lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella faces leftist senator Ivan Cepeda in a high-stakes vote that will decide the fate of the country's stumbling peace process and strained ties with Washington.

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Ueda shines as Japan knocks out Tunisia in World Cup's 1,000th game

The World Cup marked its 1000th game with Japan thrashing Tunisia 4-0 on Saturday to close in on a place in the last 32. Ayase Ueda scored twice while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito were also on target as the Asian giants joined the Netherlands on four points at the…

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World Cup debutants Curaçao clinch historic first point after holding Ecuador to draw

Tiny Curaçao, the smallest nation ever to qualify for a World Cup, clinched their maiden point on Saturday after battling to a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in Kansas City thanks to an outstanding performance from goalkeeper ⁠Eloy Room.

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King Charles III to reveal personal tax bill in historic first for UK monarch

Britain's King Charles III will become the first monarch to share his personal tax information in a bid to improve transparency, Buckingham Palace told UK media on Saturday. British royalty has no obligation to disclose their tax bills, but recent scandals surrounding the disgraced former prince Andrew have thrust the…

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World Cup 2026: Germany book knockout spot with comeback win over Ivory Coast

Deniz Undav scored twice after coming off the bench as Germany sealed a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast in Toronto on Saturday to reach the World Cup knockout phase for the first time since lifting the trophy in 2014.

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Iran says closed Strait of Hormuz as US deal hits obstacle ahead of Swiss talks

Iran said Saturday it had closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon, while warning that upcoming talks with the United States in Switzerland are unlikely to advance unless the fighting stops. President Donald Trump countered by threatening US-imposed tolls on shipping through the strategic…

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