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France 3-0 Iraq after two-hour storm delay at World Cup 2026 – as it happened

France secure the win they require to qualify for the knockout stages … eventually. Join Tim de Lisle for reaction

The Guardian - UK

France - Iraq: Mbappé shines as Bleus demolish Iraq to advance

France faced Iraq in a crucial Group I clash at Philadelphia's stadium, but severe thunderstorms could potentially force a postponement of kick-off. The French, fresh from a commanding 3-1 victory over Senegal, secured a place in the last 32 with a 3-0 win against the Lions. Relive our live coverage.

France 24

France vs Iraq LIVE: World Cup 2026 latest score, match stream, goal updates and fan reaction

Les Bleus build on perfect start with aplomb

Evening Standard

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France vs Iraq LIVE: Mbappe double guides French to clear win after weather delay at World Cup

France made it two wins from two games in Group I, sealing their place in the knockout stage

The Independent UK

France vs Iraq prediction: Will Kylian Mbappe add to his World Cup goal tally?

Unfancied Iraq will be tasked with stopping another world-class forward in Group I

FourFourTwo

House of the Dragon: four real historic women who inspired the show

Dragons may be fictional, but the struggle for the throne, influence and legitimacy in House of the Dragons has roots in conflicts that shaped real history.

The Conversation

Who are the BBC commentators, pundits and presenters for France vs Iraq?

France will be looking to secure their place in the last-32 when they take on Iraq in Philadelphia

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Two children die in car during heatwave in southern France

Two children aged two and four were found dead in a family car in Carpentras, southeast France, on Monday afternoon. The heatwave is the leading hypothesis for their deaths, according to a local prosecutor.

Euronews

Heatwave tightens grip on Europe: Over 20 weather-linked deaths in France & Germany, red alerts issued

Europe is battling a severe heatwave, with red alerts issued across multiple nations. France is particularly hard-hit, facing record temperatures and tragic heat-related deaths, including young children. Schools are closing, and transport is disrupted as the continent grapples with extreme conditions. Scientists link this intense heat to accelerating climate change,…

The Times of India

Bulletin world briefing: France’s heatwave turns deadly and Trump threatens to take over Iran

Toddlers found dead inside car in France amid heatwave temperatures Trump’s new Iran threat if country attempts to close Strait of Hormuz Qatar gas facility explosion kills 13 with dozens more injured Ebola death toll reaches grim new milestone in Congo Quebec town makes history by granting legal rights to…

The Independent UK

Compete to survive, cooperate to exist: the sovereignty paradox at the heart of Europe’s defence industry

At the ILA Berlin Air Show on June 11, eight German aerospace and defence companies signed a strategic positioning paper committing to build a sixth-generation fighter jet without France, under the banner “Team Gen 6”. Airbus called it “an existing step for European sovereignty”. Spanish industry is already lining up…

The Conversation

France sizzles in punishing heat that is already causing deaths

France is facing a grueling heat wave with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius, or 104 Fahrenheit

AAP

Toddlers found dead inside car in France amid heatwave temperatures

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The Independent UK

Repeated errors in handling of rape case linked to French girl's death: report

An administrative investigation ordered after the death of 11 year-old Lyhanna in southern France has revealed serious failings in how a previous rape complaint against the main suspect was handled. The case has brought the French judicial and police system under stark scrutiny, especially regarding cases of child abuse.

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France 24

How can France adapt to recurrent heatwaves?

France is seeing a second consecutive heatwave in less than a month. Half the country is now under red alert as temperatures are expected to rise to 43°C in the southwestern city of Bordeaux and 39°C in the capital Paris. According to weather service Méteo-France, out of 51 heatwaves recorded…

Euronews

Three dead in France as record-breaking heatwave grips country

Three people have died in France as an exceptional heatwave pushes temperatures above 40°C across parts of the country, with authorities warning that the extreme conditions could persist for several days.

The Independent UK

Two young children found dead in family car as 40C heatwave sweeps across France

Large swathes of country placed under red alert due to extreme heat

Radio France Internationale

Why General Charles de Gaulle still resonates

On 18 June, 1940, General Charles de Gaulle appealed to the French to rally behind him and refuse collaboration with Nazi Germany. Eighty-six years later he's back in the spotlight thanks to the blockbuster biopic La Bataille de Gaulle. Historian Julian Jackson – whose acclaimed biography, A Certain Idea of…

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Cycling Weekly

'I would say I'm stronger' – what does Tadej Pogačar's Tour de Suisse onslaught signal for the Tour de France?

A record-equalling fifth Tour victory seems more of an inevitability than ever

Euronews

School closures, alcohol bans and slow trains: How Europe’s heatwave is shutting down daily life

Temperatures are expected to surge into the high-30s in many places as Europe faces its second heatwave in the space of a month.

The National (Scotland)

What does Scotland need against Brazil to qualify for World Cup knockouts?

SCOTLAND’S World Cup fate hangs in the balance as they take on one of the tournament's favourites, Brazil, on Wednesday in their last match…

Bangkok Post

Europe scorched by latest heatwave

PARIS — Thirteen people died by drowning in searing temperatures in France over the weekend, with the heatwave set to intensify from Monday across much of Europe, forcing warnings and special measures.

The Independent UK

World Cup today: France face Iraq and will there be more Messi magic?

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Radio France Internationale

France, Germany reach deal on arms maker KNDS, opening door to stock market

France and Germany announced Monday a deal for the joint governance of Amsterdam-headquartered arms maker KNDS, paving the way for a blockbuster share offering as they seek to boost faltering European defence cooperation.

Euronews

'Passeport' controversy explained: Why did a French town cancel a play about refugees?

A mayor's decision to cancel a play about refugees has caused uproar in France and raised concerns about the far-right's grip on culture.

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