A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record books France is experiencing another day of scorching heat, with most of the population exposed to extreme temperatures The Independent UK · Jun 23
Around 20 drown in France as people seek relief from heatwave PARIS — Around 20 people have drowned while swimming in unsupervised areas in France since the weekend, authorities said on Tuesday, as people tried to escape a heatwave sweeping across large parts of Europe. Bangkok Post · Jun 23
World Cup 2026 LIVE: Record-breaking Messi leads Argentina into last 32 as England prepare for Ghana Norway and France have joined Argentina in the knockout rounds with Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to the fore The Independent UK · Jun 23
France 3-0 Iraq: Kylian Mbappe adds two more goals to tally in storm-delayed win Mbappe scored twice on his 100th appearance for France as they beat Iraq 3-0 in a match delayed for more than two hours by bad weather. The National (Scotland) · Jun 23
Messi extends World Cup goal record in win over Austria as France, Norway advance to knockout rounds Argentina, France and Norway advance to the knockout stages as Messi, Mbappe and Haaland continue to shine, scoring a brace each in their second fixtures of the group stage in a tightly contested race for the World Cup Golden Boot. Euronews · Jun 23
Bulletin AM briefing: Burnham responds to General Election calls and UK heatwave latest Could there be a snap election? Andy Burnham issues verdict after Starmer's resignation. UK heatwave forces dozens of schools to close amid expected record-high temperatures. Two children found dead in family car as heatwave grips Europe. Trump threatens to sue major US news network over Reflecting Pool coverage. Mbappe chases… The Independent UK · Jun 23
Iran’s defiance: Lessons for the Gulf and the Global South The 14-point US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed by US President Donald Trump at the Palace of Versailles in France and President Pezeshkian of Iran in Tehran on 17 June, 2026 , clearly indicates that Iran has won the first round of negotiations. Newslaundry · Jun 23
Mbappe chases Messi record as France overcome two-hour storm delay IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 23
Forty people drown in France; Met Office warns UK temperatures could reach 39C – as it happened France records hottest ever day as much of Europe endures extreme heat; ‘London is cooking,’ says UN secretary general The Guardian - AU · Jun 23
Why was the second half of France's game with Iraq delayed? And what did the players do to pass the time? France vs Iraq saw the effects of extreme weather protocols at the 2026 World Cup FourFourTwo · Jun 23
FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe double sends France into knockout rounds after lengthy weather delay Kylian Mbappe netted a brace, his second double of the tournament, as France secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Iraq, advancing to the last 32. Ousmane Dembele added a third goal in a match significantly delayed by thunderstorms. Mbappe's goals bring him level with a World Cup scoring record, while… The Economic Times · Jun 23
Aussie Influencer Goes Viral After She Was ‘Rejected’ From A Pool In France Over ‘Hygiene Reasons’ An Aussie influencer has gone viral after she and her family were "rejected" from a local pool in France after a swimwear mishap. Pedestrian.tv · Jun 23
Haaland scores twice as Norway outwit Senegal to reach last 32 at World Cup Erling Haaland scored twice on Monday night as Norway advanced to the knockout stages at the World Cup following a pulsating 3-2 victory over Senegal in New Jersey. Radio France Internationale · Jun 23
The Independent UK · Jun 23 Erling Haaland leads iconic Norway celebration after double downs Senegal to secure World Cup progress The Man City striker’s double helped Norway ease past Senegal 3-2 in New York, while setting up a showdown with France to decide the Group I winners
Bangkok Post · Jun 23 Haaland's second World Cup double lifts Norway past Senegal EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J: Erling Haaland scored twice for the second successive World Cup match as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on Monday to move level with France on six points at the top of Group I.
The Economic Times · Jun 23 FIFA World Cup 2026: Who won yesterday's matches? Egypt made history with their maiden World Cup win, a 3-1 triumph over New Zealand, while Argentina and France solidified their knockout stage berths with dominant performances. Norway secured a thrilling 3-2 victory against Senegal, boosting their progression hopes. Meanwhile, Belgium and Iran played out a goalless draw, and Uruguay…
France 24 · Jun 23 World Cup 2026: Haaland strikes twice as Norway secure knockout progression Norway survived a Senegal onslaught to claim a crucial 3-2 victory in Group I, with Erling Haaland scoring twice to secure their qualification to advance to the knockout stage. The Africans fought back from 2-0 down with a goal from Ismaila Sarr before mounting a desperate late assault, but Norway…
The Economic Times · Jun 23 FIFA World Cup standings: Six teams advance into Round of 32; check who could qualify next The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage is heating up, with Germany, USA, and Mexico already securing knockout berths. Many other nations are on the cusp of qualification, while some face an uphill battle. Exciting contests are unfolding across various groups, promising a thrilling race for the remaining spots in…
The Independent UK · Jun 23 Kylian Mbappe makes a statement as France overcome two-hour storm delay to beat Iraq at World Cup France 3-0 Iraq: The France talisman stole the show in Philadelphia as he produced a statement performance to rival Lionel Messi’s World Cup exploits
Radio France Internationale · Jun 23 Mbappé's double on 100th appearance fires France into World Cup knockout stages Kylian Mbappé marked his 100th cap for France on Monday night with two goals in their 3-0 win over Iraq in a game that took more than four hours to complete due to thunder storms over Philadelphia.
Bangkok Post · Jun 23 Mbappe double sends France into knockout rounds after lengthy weather delay PHILADALEPHIA: Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France secured their place in the World Cup knockout rounds with a 3-0 victory over Iraq on Monday after a thunderstorm delay turned the Group I clash into an almost four-hour affair.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 23 France Player Ratings vs. Iraq: Not Even Thunderstorms Can Slow Mbappe Down Kylian Mbappé is now just two goals shy of Lionel Messi in the race for the greatest goalscorer in World Cup history.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23 Two-hour storm break fails to stop France as Mbappé and Dembélé prove too good for Iraq Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Ousmane Dembélé added another as France cruised to a win over Iraq that was delayed for two hours at half-time
France 24 · Jun 23 World Cup 2026: Mbappé stars as France breeze past Iraq despite weather chaos France defeated Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia to mathematically secure their passage to the knockout stages. Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Ousmane Dembélé added a third, but the match was overshadowed by severe thunderstorms that forced a two hour and 12-minute delay, the evacuation of spectators and a complete washout of…