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Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a calamitous World Cup exit as co-hosts the United States swept into the last 16 with victory in their primetime clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Belgium meanwhile pulled off an incredible comeback against Senegal, recovering from a 2-0 deficit with four minutes of normal time remaining to win 3-2 after extra-time. FRANCE 24's James Vasi...
A devastating wave of overnight attacks has left parts of the Ukrainian capital in ruins. Kyiv officials report multiple casualties following an attack which stuck residential areas. Russia said it would be ramping up the "pressure" on Ukraine after launching its largest ever attack on Kyiv overnight. The overnight strikes caught families while they slept, killing at least a dozen and leaving mor...
Thousands of people marched across South Africa on June 30 to demand the departure of undocumented foreign nationals. It's part of a weeks-long campaign that has sent thousands fleeing and claimed four lives. In Malawi, 15,000 people have returned home, fleeing xenophobic violence. Protesters are blaming migrants for unemployment and crime, a claim challenged by President Cyril Ramaphosa and human...
An unrelenting heatwave across the US is forcing everyone, from local outreach teams to World Cup organisers to completely pivot, with the struggle to stay safe on the street and on the fields as temperatures rise. The heat isn't just a crisis on the streets - it is also hitting the sports world. Paraguay and France are scheduled to face off in a World Cup match in Philadelphia, where temperatures...
While France, Italy, the UK and the rest of western Europe reeled under a heatwave last week, central and eastern Europe sweltered too. The Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and the Balkans hit record temperatures. Ukraine imposed power outages as its grid buckled under demand. Romania got slammed by a violent storm after its own heatwave. This summer's deadly heat arrived early and broke records—...
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that the country was suffering from "a certain shortage" of fuel after repeated Ukrainian strikes in their four-year war. Moscow is now looking to increase anti-air defence capacity and ensure fuel supplies - which could even imply importing fuel. FRANCE 24's Rochelle Ferguson-Bouyahi tells us more about the shortages, and what they reveal about Ukrain...
After a rare admission by President Putin that the army was suffering from a fuel shortage, Gallup pollsters have released new findings that Russia's "economic pessimism" has hit a 20-year high. For months, Ukrainian drones have been attacking Russian oil infrastructure and the consequences are now being felt even in the capital - usually the last to feel them.
Russian missile and drone strikes tore open apartment buildings in Kyiv early Thursday, killing at least 13 people and wounding dozens, hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparing a "massive attack". Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Russian missile and drone strikes tore open apartment buildings in Kyiv early Thursday, killing at least 13 people and wounding dozens, hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparing a "massive attack". Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
The U.S. was often mocked leading up to this World Cup for not being a “soccer” country, but what about its fans? Antoine Besse went to a bar in Boston during a game to check out the atmosphere.
Harry Kane rescued England's campaign by scoring a brace to beat DR Congo (2-1). Belgium came from behind to overcome Senegal (3-2).
Harry Kane rescued England campaign by scoring a brace to beat RD Congo (2-1). Belgium came from behind to overcome Senegal (3-2).
Iran on Thursday warned the US and Israel against any attack against the country as it prepares for the state funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli strikes on the first day of the war. Funeral commemorations begin on July 4 in Tehran and conclude on July 9 in Khamenei's hometown of Mashhad. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Wednesday that Tehran would use some of its frozen assets in Qatar to purchase goods needed by the country following talks in Doha. Under the memorandum of understanding that halted the war between Iran and the United States, Washington agreed to make available Iran's frozen or restricted assets as part of the agreement's implementation. Foll...
Folarin Balogun scored before being sent off as the United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup last 16. Balogun struck just before halftime but was later dismissed following a nasty clash with Bosnia's Tarik Muharemovic. Malik Tillman sealed a US victory with a free kick, setting up a last-16 clash with Belgium.
Folarin Balogun scored before being sent off as the United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup last 16. Balogun struck just before halftime but was later dismissed after a VAR review. Malik Tillman sealed victory with a free kick, setting up a last-16 clash with Belgium.
The European Court of Justice on Thursday dismissed Google's against a record fine imposed by EU antitrust regulators eight years ago for using its Android operating system to block rivals, in a ruling likely to boost Europe's crackdown on Big Tech.
The EU's top court upheld Thursday a record 4.1 billion euro ($4.7 billion) fine the bloc slapped on Google for anti-competitive practices related to its Android operating system.
Two people climbed the antenna of New York's Empire State Building on Wednesday, unfurled a banner promoting “the power of love” and appeared to stage a marriage proposal before being arrested. News footage showed the masked pair kissing atop the skyscraper before one knelt and the other appeared to display a ring.
Two people climbed the antenna of New York's Empire State Building on Wednesday, unfurled a banner promoting “the power of love” and appeared to stage a marriage proposal before being arrested. News footage showed the masked pair kissing atop the skyscraper before one knelt and the other appeared to display a ring.
Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv early Thursday, sparking fires, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens, Ukrainian officials said, after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparing a "massive attack".
Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv early Thursday, sparking fires, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens, Ukrainian officials said, after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparing a "massive attack".
Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv early Thursday, sparking fires, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens, Ukrainian officials said, after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparing a "massive attack".
Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv early on Thursday, sparking fires and killed at least 8 people, Ukrainian officials said, after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Moscow was preparing a "massive attack." The assault followed air raid warnings and Zelensky's decision to cut short a visit to Dublin over the threat.
Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv early on Thursday, sparking fires and wounding at least 11 people, Ukrainian officials said, after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Moscow was preparing a "massive attack." The assault followed air raid warnings and Zelensky's decision to cut short a visit to Dublin over the threat.
Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv early on Thursday, sparking fires and wounding at least five people, Ukrainian officials said, after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Moscow was preparing a "massive attack." The assault followed air raid warnings and Zelensky's decision to cut short a visit to Dublin over the threat.
A fire broke out in central Kyiv after an explosion during an air raid alert on Wednesday, an AFP reporter said. The journalist saw smoke and flames rising as firefighters and ambulances rushed to the scene. Kyiv has faced frequent Russian air strikes more than four years into Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
A fire broke out in central Kyiv after an explosion during an air raid alert on Wednesday, an AFP reporter said. The journalist saw smoke and flames rising as firefighters and ambulances rushed to the scene. Kyiv has faced frequent Russian air strikes more than four years into Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
