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Soccer: Fear factor to the fore as France march into semi-finals

France advanced to the World Cup semi-finals after defeating Morocco. Morocco adopted a defensive strategy which ultimately proved unsuccessful. Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored the decisive goals for France. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved a penalty but could not prevent the loss. France will now face Belgium or Spain in…

The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by Joan of Arc: “One life is all we have and we live it as… – Inspiring lessons on courage, conviction, authenticity, integrity and why you should stay true to yourself by the French heroine and saint known for her faith and extraordinary bravery and deep insights on purpose and resilience

Quote of the Day by Joan of Arc: Joan of Arc’s quote, “One life is all we have and we live it as we believe in living it. But to sacrifice what you are and to live without belief, that is a fate more terrible than dying,” emphasizes the importance…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 today match schedule (11 July): Matches today, India time, venue and where to watch live

FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule for 11 July: Spain and Belgium meet in a vital FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final match. The winner will advance to face France in the semi-finals. Spain enters the contest as tournament favorites with strong defensive discipline. Belgium has shown impressive form, defeating the…

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Kylian Mbappé embraces leadership role for France to urge team humility

Didier Deschamps’ decision to give the inspirational forward the captaincy has paid off with no complacency on their run to the semi-finals

The Guardian - UK

Spain vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026: India time, live streaming, where to watch, TV channel, venue, predicted line-ups, key players, injury news and match prediction

Spain vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain faces Belgium in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final match. The winner will advance to face France in the semi-finals. Spain relies on possession and defensive strength, while Belgium boasts a potent attacking lineup. Fans in India can watch the game…

The Economic Times

French flush with options to torment winless Wallabies

A restocked French outfit, still brimming with class despite the absence of Antoine Dupont, has vowed to put the Wallabies' inexperienced halves under the pump.

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Britain sends message to France on white cliffs of Dover as Bayeux Tapestry arrives overnight

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Spain-Belgium: Merino kills Red Devils' hopes with late winner

Spain and Belgium clashed in a tasteful quarter-final encounter on Friday, with both European nations seeking to reach the World Cup semi-finals in a 1986 rematch. Both teams scored during the first half, but Merino's late winner helped La Roja advance to face France in the final four. Relive our…

France 24

Belgian Tim Merlier wins Tour de France 7th stage as Pogacar holds onto yellow jersey

Belgian cyclist Tim Merlier won the Tour de France's seventh stage in a sprint finish in Bordeaux under scorching temperatures while reigning champion Tadej Pogacar kept the leader's yellow jersey.

France 24

London Erupts Into Chaos As Morocco Fans Clash With Police After France World Cup Defeat

London experienced unrest after Morocco's World Cup defeat to France, with clashes between supporters and police. The result ended Morocco's historic campaign, sparking tensions in northwest London.

International Business Times UK

Tour de France: Tim Merlier banishes bunch in Bordeaux for stage 7 sprint victory

Søren Wærenskjold goes second, Biniam Girmay third

Cycling News

UK took 'unlawful' decision on migrants sent to France, High Court judge rules

As of early March, 377 people had been returned to France and 380 people had arrived in the UK under the "one in, one out" scheme, according to the Home Office.

Euronews

Port Arthur: The shooting that changed Australia

Thirty years ago, Australia experienced the deadliest mass shooting in its history. The Port Arthur massacre transformed the country’s relationship to guns and reshaped firearms policy for decades. Now, following the Bondi Beach attack in December 2025, Australia is once again questioning whether those reforms are still sufficient. Mairead Dundas…

France 24

France built special underground tunnels beneath its roads to help thousands of migrating frogs and salamanders survive every year

Every spring, thousands of frogs, toads, newts and salamanders across France leave their winter shelters in the woods and head toward ponds and wetlands to breed. The trouble is that many of these migration routes now cut straight across busy roads, and amphibians are painfully slow and easy to miss…

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The Guardian - UK

World Cup last eight, Wimbledon finals and the Tour de France – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

Euronews

French government activates new 'extreme heat' Orsec plan as temperatures rise

The Orsec plan is an emergency response and relief mechanism for exceptional events, and has generally been activated in the case of natural disasters such as floods.

Euronews

Music bans and fines for peeing: Europe’s surprising beach rules travellers should know this summer

To avoid having possessions confiscated or paying fines, here are all the rules you might not know about when spending time on Europe’s beaches this summer.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Raptors’ Trade for Kawhi Leonard Halted as NBA Investigation Continues

The deal won’t be completed until the league’s inquiry into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap is completed.

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The Independent UK

Erling Haaland slams France vs Morocco referee after latest nightmare for World Cup officials

Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty during France’s quarter-final win over Morocco but faced a huge wait due to VAR, which irked the watching Haaland

TechRadar

FIFA's ExpressVPN World Cup sponsorship sparks fury from Spain's La Liga and French broadcasters

La Liga and top French broadcasters are furious with FIFA for naming ExpressVPN an official 2026 World Cup sponsor. The rightsholders are lashing out at the VPN provider's refusal to implement anti-piracy site blocks.

The Guardian - UK

Mbappé and France are on the march. Who’s going to stop them?

In today’s Football Daily: It’s Mbappé’s World Cup – we’re just watching it

The Independent UK

Copa Independent | Can anyone stop France? Plus our bold England vs Norway predictions

Lawrence Ostler is joined by Miguel Delaney, Richard Jolly and Kieran Jackson to react to France’s 2-0 win over Morocco, with Kylian Mbappé central to an imperious performance. After looking ahead to Friday's quarter-final of Spain vs Belgium, they preview England v Norway in the Miami heat and humidity, debating…

The Times of India

France and Britain spent six years tunnelling beneath the English Channel until both sides met 40 metres below the seabed in 1990, creating a 50.5-kilometre rail link between Britain and Europe.

The Channel Tunnel, a major engineering feat, linked Britain and mainland Europe. This project culminated on December 1, 1990, after years of digging. Engineers used advanced surveying and laser guidance for precise alignment underground. The tunnel now provides a reliable transport route regardless of sea conditions. It significantly changed transportation…

Cycling News

Tour de France Femmes 2026 stage 3 preview

August 3, 2026; Geneva - Poligny, 156.5km, hilly

The National (Scotland)

Jurgen Klopp lifts the lid on failed transfer plot to sign Kylian Mbappe

Former Liverpool manager Klopp has revealed details of the club’s “most expensive non-transfer” when they tried to sign Mbappe from Monaco

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