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The World Cup marked its 1000th game with Japan thrashing Tunisia 4-0 on Saturday to close in on a place in the last 32. Ayase Ueda scored twice while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito were also on target as the Asian giants joined the Netherlands on four points at the top of Group F.
US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened fresh strikes on Iran if it did not stop Hezbollah from "causing trouble" as peace talks between US and Iranian delegations got under way in Switzerland. The talks opened after Iran on Saturday said it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to renewed Israeli air strikes that killed at least 30 people in eastern and southern Lebanon. Follow...
US Vice President JD Vance said he hoped Washington and Tehran could reset their relationship, at the start of what he called "historic" face-to-face talks in Switzerland on Sunday, saying the goal was to "turn over a new leaf to transform our relationship with the people of Iran". Iranian officials earlier warned that an agreement would not go ahead without an end to the Israel-Lebanon conflict. ...
An Iranian official warned on Sunday that the country would not enter into talks on a broader agreement with the United States unless the war in Lebanon comes to an end, adding that the ongoing conflict between Israel and militant group Hezbollah will top the agenda in talks. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
US Vice President JD Vance and senior Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to formally launch negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme and build out the fragile interim deal to end the war in Iran. The framework was signed last week, and negotiators are now in a 60-day sprint to reach an agreement on the technical details. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
US Vice President JD Vance and a Pakistani delegation comprising Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the head of the military, Asim Munir landed Sunday in Switzerland for a new round of negotiations with Iranian leadership over the Middle East war. The framework was signed last week, and negotiators are now in a 60-day sprint to reach an agreement on the technical details. Follow our liveblog for th...
US Vice President JD Vance landed Sunday in Switzerland for a new round of negotiations with Iranian leadership over the Middle East war, even as Tehran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again after Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The framework was signed last week, and negotiators are now in a 60-day sprint to reach an agreement on the technical details. Follow our liveblog for the latest upda...
US Vice President JD Vance landed Sunday in Switzerland for a new round of negotiations with Iranian leadership over the Middle East war, even as Tehran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again after Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The framework was signed last week, and negotiators are now in a 60-day sprint to reach an agreement on the technical details. Follow our liveblog for the latest upda...
Tiny Curaçao, with a population of just over 156,000, clinched their maiden World Cup point on Saturday after battling to a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in Kansas City.
Britain's King Charles III will become the first monarch to share his personal tax information in a bid to improve transparency, Buckingham Palace told UK media on Saturday. British royalty has no obligation to disclose their tax bills, but recent scandals surrounding the disgraced former prince Andrew have thrust the royal family's finances into the spotlight.
Britain's King Charles III will become the first monarch to share his personal tax information in a bid to improve transparency, Buckingham Palace told UK media on Saturday. British royalty has no obligation to disclose their tax bills, but recent scandals surrounding the disgraced former prince Andrew have thrust the royal family's finances into the spotlight.
Britain's King Charles III will become the first monarch to share his personal tax information in a bid to improve transparency, Buckingham Palace told UK media on Saturday. British royalty has no obligation to disclose their tax bills, but recent scandals surrounding the disgraced former prince Andrew have thrust the royal family's finances into the spotlight.
King Charles III will reveal his personal tax bill in a bid to improve transparency, Buckingham Palace told UK media on Saturday, as royal finances come under increasing public scrutiny.
They arrived with kilts, songs and endless optimism. They leave behind unforgettable memories. For one week, Boston belonged to the Tartan Army. As Scotland's supporters head to Miami, their next World Cup destination, they say goodbye to a city that embraced them from day one.
Iran said Saturday it had closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon, while warning that upcoming talks with the United States in Switzerland are unlikely to advance unless the fighting stops. President Donald Trump countered by threatening U.S.-imposed tolls on shipping through the strategic waterway if a final agreement is not reached within 60 days.
Substitute Deniz Undav scored two goals, including a dramatic injury-time winner, as Germany secured a 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast on Saturday to book their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup for the first time since 2014. Read our blog to see how the match unfolded.
Germany and Ivory Coast square off in Toronto on Saturday for control of Group E after both winning their opening games of the 2026 World Cup. The winner is guaranteed a place in the knockout stage, which the Germans have failed to reach since lifting their fourth trophy in 2014. Follow our live, minute-by-minute match commentary.
Germany and Ivory Coast square off in Toronto on Saturday for control of Group E after both winning their opening games of the 2026 World Cup. The winner is guaranteed a place in the knockout stage, which the Germans have failed to reach since lifting their fourth trophy in 2014. Follow our live, minute-by-minute match commentary.
Germany and Ivory Coast square off in Toronto on Saturday for control of Group E after both winning their opening games of the 2026 World Cup. The winner is guaranteed a place in the knockout stage, which the Germans have failed to reach since lifting their fourth trophy in 2014. Follow our live, minute-by-minute match commentary.
Germany and Ivory Coast square off in Toronto on Saturday for control of Group E after both winning their opening games of the 2026 World Cup. The winner is guaranteed a place in the knockout stage, which the Germans have failed to reach since lifting their fourth trophy in 2014. Follow our live, minute-by-minute match commentary.
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals each as the Netherlands thumped Sweden 5-1 in Houston on Saturday to move top of Group F and put one foot in the World Cup knockouts.
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo both scored braces as the Netherlands thumped Sweden 5-1 in Houston on Saturday to move top of Group F and close in on a place in the World Cup knockouts.
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo both scored braces as the Netherlands thumped Sweden 5-1 in Houston on Saturday to move top of Group F and close in on a place in the World Cup knockouts
Just days after President Trump hailed a 60-day peace agreement with Iran, elements of the deal appear to be unravelling. Tehran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, despite a provision in the agreement guaranteeing the safe passage of commercial vessels
It's hot here in France. The country's weather service expects the current heatwave to be “widespread, prolonged and intense”, with temperatures in some areas potentially topping 40 degrees Celsius. Paris will still hold its Fete de la Musique celebrations, but local officials in other regions have cancelled the event.
Ukraine and Poland's close wartime partnership has been shaken by a growing dispute over World War II history, with President Volodymyr Zelensky and senior Ukrainian officials returning Polish state honours after Warsaw stripped him of its highest award.
Iran has closed the strait of Hormuz – citing alleged violations of a ceasefire agreement by the US and Israel. Tehran said the closure was the "first step" in response to what it described as breaches of commitments regarding the continuing clashes in Lebanon - and warned that further measures would be taken if "aggression" continued. Details and analysis by FRANCE 24 international affairs...
US President Donald Trump turned up the heat on a diplomatic row with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday, accusing her of repeatedly seeking a photograph with him at the G7 summit and blaming the clash between the two heads of state on tensions over Iran and NATO.
Team USA made it through to the knockout rounds thanks to their 2-0 win against Australia. Morocco quickly got a first goal past Scotland, as did Paraguay against Türkiye. Paraguay's Matias Glaraza scored 64 seconds in, a new 2026 World Cup record. Brazil finally got their first win of the tournament and powered three past Haiti in the first half. Tunisia is set to face off against Japan, in w...
