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FIFA World Cup what to know: France's Kylian Mbappe, Norway's Erling Haaland take center stage

Football fans are in for a treat as Norway's Erling Haaland faces France's Kylian Mbappe in a highly anticipated World Cup clash. Meanwhile, Cape Verde is on the cusp of a historic knockout stage berth. The Egypt-Iran match carries significant weight for Group G, while Uruguay faces a must-win against…

The Economic Times

Calls for child protection reforms in wake of schoolgirl Lyhanna's death

An investigation into previous child rape allegations against the suspect in the death of a schoolgirl in southern France has revealed failures by prosecutors and police. The case has unleashed a wave of criticism over how sexual and gender-based violence cases are handled in France, with victims, families and advocates…

Radio France Internationale

National pride meets breathable mesh: A look at the design of World Cup uniforms

In designing the uniforms for this year's World Cup, Nike and other apparel makers sought to channel national pride and maximize comfort

The Independent UK

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Qualified teams, eliminated nations and knockout stage picture explained

The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage is taking shape as the group phase nears its end. Powerhouses like Argentina, Brazil, and France have secured their spots in the Round of 32, alongside co-hosts Mexico and the USA. Meanwhile, several nations have been eliminated, and the race for the remaining…

The Economic Times

Paris bans drinking alcohol in public as hospitals hit heatwave breaking point

City’s Pride march also postponed as police chief says health and emergency services have been overwhelmed

The Guardian - UK

Wallaby star ready to confront Irish 'friends for life'

Prop Angus Bell is casting friendship aside as the Wallabies face a challenging start to 2026 with Nations Championship Tests against Ireland, France and Italy.

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World Cup 2026: Japan held by Sweden in dramatic Group F finale

Japan and Sweden fought out a dramatic 1-1 draw in Dallas in the final Group F match, leaving the top spot in the hands of the Netherlands. Daichi Maeda gave Japan the lead with a sublime team move, before Alexander Elanga's stunning finish equalised for the Swedes. Japan is set…

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Norway vs. France—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Top spot in Group I is at stake when two attacking behemoths collide.

Sports Illustrated

Police arrest two French Interpol targets in Asok

Immigration police on Tuesday arrested two French nationals wanted by authorities in France, with one of them reportedly listed on an international warrant for alleged involvement in organised crime, drug trafficking and money laundering.

Bangkok Post

"Narcissism and his masculinist ego trip": Former French PM Gabriel Attal rips into Clavicular over controversial comments about France

Clavicular's criticism of France during a recent livestream sparked a response from former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal. After the streamer called France a "dog**** country" and criticized its infrastructure and people, Attal claimed Clavicular was "magnificently shut down" after French women rejected his advances. The controversy grew further after…

The Times of India

Germany’s Defensive Frailties Leave a Clear Ceiling at the 2026 World Cup

Dejection painted the faces of the Germany national team when the final whistle sounded on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated

Erling Haaland v Kylian Mbappé: how the Norway and France hitmen match up

Two of the best in the game face each other in the World Cup on Friday. Here’s why Haaland and Mbappé’s greatest difference has occurred in international football

The Guardian - UK

FIFA World Cup 2026 Today Match Schedule (June 26): Full fixtures, kickoff times, venues, live streaming and standings update

The FIFA World Cup 2026 enters a critical phase today, June 26th, with four crucial group-stage matches determining knockout stage qualification. High-stakes encounters include Türkiye vs. USA and Norway vs. France, where top spots and survival are on the line. Paraguay faces Australia in a battle for third place, while…

The Economic Times

French heatwave: three-year-old found dead in car

The boy climbed into the unlocked car while out of his parents' sight; his mother was hospitalised in shock. Two other children died in Carpentras on Monday.

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Evening Standard

Norway vs France XIs: NO HAALAND - starting lineups, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026 today

William Saliba also rested for Group I decider

France 24

‘Like working in a kettle’: France’s overcrowded prisons swelter under historic heatwave

The deadly heatwave sweeping France has once again exposed the structural problems of the country’s chronically overcrowded prisons, with groups of three or four detainees crammed into airless cells built to hold a lone prisoner. Analysts and prison staff alike have criticised a penal system that continues to see mass…

The Guardian - UK

Unions urge teachers to strike as French school exams go ahead in up to 40C heat

Claims health of staff and children at risk as France struggles to adapt heat-trap school buildings

France 24

French banquets: Fun party or culture war?

With summer in full swing in France, we take a look at the French festive spirit and how traditional banquets are creating controversy, with reports of racist slurs and Nazi salutes at the events. We also discuss how other gatherings, like free parties and raves, are coming under scrutiny, amidst…

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Fear of mines alone could disrupt Strait of Hormuz shipping, warns French admiral

The Strait of Hormuz has reopened under a fragile United States-Iran deal, but it remains under close watch after maritime authorities warned of suspected and confirmed mines in the area. Former French Navy Admiral Éric Lavault – who headed France's mine warfare and seabed operations, and commanded the navy's bomb-disposal…

France 24

French co-op on a mission to prove organic farming can feed the world

Many people assume that organic agriculture is expensive and hard to produce on a massive scale. But a group of 10 farmers in France's western Vendée region want to prove that chemical-free farming can feed a whole country. Their co-operative is 100 percent organic and local. Their vegetables are sold…

France 24

Frida Kahlo: London exhibit sheds light on troubled life of Mexican artist

In this edition, we look at Tate Modern's exhibition dedicated to Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. It displays her famous self-portraits and works by other artists who were influenced by her. Also: French World Cup fans go crazy for Panini sticker albums as newsstands experience shortages. Meanwhile, the Ghanaian music genre…

Euronews

'It's like a hotel tonight': Paris park welcomes residents seeking overnight respite from the heat

Some Parisians are spending the night in city parks to escape sweltering apartments as an intense heatwave continues across France.

Cycling News

Another Tour de France rider at risk? Visma-Lease a Bike say Edoardo Affini 'will be monitored' after high-speed crash at Italian Road Championships

Affini taken away in an ambulance after crashing in time trial on a downhill section – Video

The Economic Times

Europe heatwave: Where in Europe is the heatwave and when will it end? 101 million Europeans under 35°C+ due to "heat dome"

Heatwave in Europe 2026: Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, with over 100 million people experiencing temperatures above 35°C. Western and southern nations like France, Spain, and Italy are bearing the brunt, while eastern Europe remains on high alert. Experts attribute the extreme conditions to a "heat dome" amplified…

France 24

Vinii, Father of the House of Revlon: 'Voguing is about liberation and freedom'

The King of the Paris Voguing scene tells FRANCE 24 how the art form is about your own liberation and freedom. Voguing has been widely championed in France by the LGBTQ+ community. Originating in the 1980s from the 1960s Harlem ballroom scene, the dance combines fashion, posing and self-expression. In…

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