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PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Kenya, Japan, Egypt and South Korea leaders on sidelines of G7 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with leaders from the UAE, Kenya, Egypt, South Korea, and Japan at the G7 Summit in Evian, France. Discussions focused on boosting trade, investment, and strategic ties. Modi also stressed dialogue for global conflict resolution and highlighted maritime security. India's participation marked its 13th G7…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

FIFA 2026: Kylian Mbappe sparks France with two goals in 3-1 win over Senegal at World Cup

Kylian Mbappe scored twice, surpassing Pele's World Cup goal tally with 14, as France defeated Senegal 3-1 in their opener. After a quiet first half, Mbappe's brace and a late goal from Bradley Barcola secured the win. Ibrahim Mbaye scored Senegal's lone goal in stoppage time.

The Economic Times · Jun 17

France looked a disjointed mess in their World Cup opener. Then came Mbappé

The tournament favorites were far from their best in their first half against a strong Senegal side. Their star forward made sure things finished fine

The Guardian - US · Jun 17

Kylian Mbappe Breaks Two France Goalscoring Records in Opening World Cup Win

Les Bleus started off with an entertaining victory against Senegal in the New Jersey sunshine.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 16

World Cup 2026: William Saliba makes France prediction amid Kylian Mbappe record

Arsenal star played a key role in Les Bleus’ opening victory

Evening Standard · Jun 16

France 3-1 Senegal: Kylian Mbappe overtakes Olivier Giroud with brilliant brace

Mbappe bagged a brace as France opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal in New Jersey.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16

France puts 14 on trial over deadliest Channel migrant crossing disaster

Fourteen people will stand trial in France over the deaths of 31 migrants in the deadliest recorded small-boat disaster in the English Channel, prosecutors said on Tuesday. The defendants are accused of links to people-smuggling networks involved in the November 2021 sinking, which left four others missing.

France 24 · Jun 16

Kylian Mbappe Is Three Goals Away From World Cup Immortality

It’s only a matter of time before the Frenchman cements himself as the greatest goalscorer in the competition’s history.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 16

Kylian ​Mbappe goals records in World Cup 2026: France captain creates history against Senegal, surpasses Lionel Messi, Pele

France and Real Madrid star Mbappe took his career World Cup goals tally to 14 –- just two behind all-time leader Miroslav Klose.

The Economic Times · Jun 16

SPO:France sizzle in second half to see off Senegal

A Kylian Mbappe double after halftime has sparked two-time world champions France to an entertaining 3-1 win over Senegal in New Jersey.

AAP · Jun 16