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Mosul celebrates Iraq's World Cup return

Hundreds of fans gather in Mosul to watch Iraq face France at the World Cup, waving flags, singing and turning a city square into a lively fan zone.

Euronews

24-hour parks and alcohol bans: what cities could learn from Paris’s ‘heatwave mode’

Following a devastating heatwave in 2003 that killed 15,000, France has adopted four alert levels to help people cope with extreme temperatures, says Helen Massy-Beresford, a British journalist and editor who lives in Paris

The Guardian - UK

Latest developments in Europe's heatwave

PARIS (FRANCE) - Europe's heatwave has persisted, forcing countries on the continent to react.

Bangkok Post

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Afternoon Update: Liberals dumbfounded by Taylor; Coogee shark attack victim speaks; and a levitating penguin

Angus Taylor’s party colleagues concerned he is missing an opportunity to differentiate the Coalition from One Nation

The Guardian - AU

France heatwave's first major outage leaves 68,000 homes without power

Europe's record-breaking heatwave left around 68,000 households without electricity in northwestern France on Wednesday, authorities said, in the country's first major power outage of the latest bout of extreme weather. Up to 106,000 clients of the French power network were left without power by late Tuesday, as the continent's sweltering…

The Economic Times

France outage leaves 68,000 homes without power as record heatwave spreads north

A power outage caused by a record-breaking heatwave left around 68,000 households without electricity in France's western Brittany on Wednesday as the national weather agency issued a red alert for extreme weather covering most of the country, including the northernmost region around Calais.

France 24

'Look to rectify': Wallabies to atone for horror tour

The Wallabies are hoping to right the wrongs of last year's horror spring tour of Europe with a flying start to 2026 against European giants Ireland and France.

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France’s latest heatwave: ‘Temperatures will fall, and we won’t talk about it anymore’

The heatwave that has engulfed France is underscoring the country’s lack of preparedness for climate change. Researcher and climate scientist François Gemenne laments that this is only considered a crisis during heatwaves, saying that France urgently needs to renovate its buildings – and reconsider its aversion to air conditioning.

France 24

2026 World Cup Projected Bracket: It’s Opening Up for the USMNT

With only one round of group stage games remaining, Mauricio Pochettino’s side could be in line for a relatively inviting run to the quarterfinals.

Sports Illustrated

Messi and Mbappe romping through World Cup with dazzling display of history-making goals

Football titans Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are electrifying the World Cup with record-breaking performances. Messi, defying age, has netted five goals, while Mbappe continues his impressive scoring streak. Their dazzling displays are captivating fans globally, with both stars leading their teams towards the knockout stages. Norway's Erling Haaland is…

The Economic Times

40 drown, Eiffel Tower closes, nuclear plant shut: France at centre of Europe's heatwave crisis

At least 40 people have drowned in France over the past five days as a punishing heatwave grips much of Europe, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Tuesday. Most victims were young people swimming in unsupervised areas.

The Times of India

FIFA World Cup 2026: Who won yesterday matches? Check key highlights of June 23 battles

Football fans witnessed a spectacular June 23rd with Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo setting new records. Mbappe's brace secured France's win, while Ronaldo became the first to score in six World Cups, netting twice for Portugal. Erling Haaland's double propelled Norway into the knockout stage. Algeria kept their hopes alive…

The Economic Times

Airbus to inspect 16 A380s after cracks found on plane wings

TOULOUSE (FRANCE) - Airbus on Tuesday said it would inspect 16 A380 planes, five of them immediately, after cracks were found in a key wing component on aircraft used by the Emirates and Qantas airlines.

Bangkok Post

Didier Deschamps to miss France-Norway World Cup clash after mother’s death

Les Bleus manager has returned to France after receiving news on Tuesday

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Europe wilts under record heat as AC sales soar

PARIS (FRANCE) - Europe braced Wednesday for another day of an unprecedented heatwave that has smashed records in many countries and sent air conditioner sales zooming in a continent unused and ill-equipped to handle searing heat.

France 24

French Resistance hero and historian Marc Bloch enters France's Pantheon

French Resistance fighter and pioneering historian Marc Bloch entered France's Pantheon on Tuesday, becoming the first historian to receive one of the nation's highest honours. The ceremony comes amid renewed political debate over his anti-nationalist legacy less than a year before France's presidential election.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: bird flu risk to 150 native species, France roasts in heatwave, Ronaldo record

Federal government analysis points to ‘very high risk’ to unique wildlife; 40 people have drowned in France as high temperatures hit Europe

FourFourTwo

Didier Deschamps to miss World Cup decider versus Norway due to family reasons

The France manager has sadly had to leave North America to return home

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Deschamps to miss France's final group match against Norway after mother's death

France coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side's final World Cup group match against Norway after returning home following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation said on Tuesday. Assistant Guy Stephan will take charge as France, already through to the last 32, seek top spot in Group…

FourFourTwo

Will England vs Ghana suffer storm delays like France and Iraq game?

The World Cup saw a massive delay in the France vs Iraq game, and there's likely to be a storm for the next England match, too

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi becomes all-time leading scorer; Mbappe, Haaland respond with braces

Football legends Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe etched their names in World Cup history on Monday. Messi became the tournament's all-time leading scorer with 18 goals, while Mbappe surged into a tie for second. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland continued his impressive scoring streak, helping Norway advance. This day marked a significant…

The Independent UK

The Louvre and Eiffel Tower close early as heatwave bakes France

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France 24

Air conditioning for all? France divided over response to record-breaking heatwave

The heat is on. Enough to make Parisians take the plunge into the once notoriously polluted Canal Saint Martin. France this Tuesday awakening from its hottest night on record, enough to test the tempers of city dwellers as they sizzle under the zinc roofs of top floor apartments built for…

Sports Illustrated

‘David Asks Me’—Kylian Mbappe Hints at Future MLS Move, Reveals Beckham Talks

The Frenchman’s currently lighting up the World Cup for France, challenging Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland for the Golden Boot.

International Business Times UK

Europe's Record Heatwave Turns Deadly as People Jump Into Rivers to Escape the Scorching Heat

Europe's record heatwave pushes temperatures above 45°C as rivers become deadly escape routes, with dozens of drownings reported across France, Germany, Spain, and Italy.

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