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South Africa reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time on Wednesday with a 1-0 victory over South Korea, completing a remarkable recovery after losing their opener. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive second-half goal as Bafana Bafana secured second place in Group A behind Mexico after drawing with the Czech Republic.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Thursday they would take "appropriate measures" against vessels attempting to sail through the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran's authorisation. The warning comes as top US diplomat Marco Rubio visits Bahrain after promising Gulf allies that Washington will protect their interests as it seeks to hammer out a final settlement to end the war with Iran. Follow our live...
US President Donald Trump asked Congress on Wednesday for nearly $88 billion in extra spending, most of it to cover the cost of the Iran war, at a moment of growing unease in both parties over the conflict and its political price. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil eased to a 3-0 win over Scotland on Wednesday, sealing top spot in Group C and a place in the World Cup last 32. Matheus Cunha added a third, while Neymar made his first international appearance in more than two-and-a-half years after returning from injury.
Venezuela's interim leader declared a state of emergency on Wednesday after two powerful earthquakes and more than 20 aftershocks struck the country, damaging infrastructure and forcing the closure of Caracas' main airport. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude quakes killed at least 32 people and injured more than 700.
Venezuela's interim leader declared a state of emergency on Wednesday after two powerful earthquakes and more than 20 aftershocks struck the country, damaging infrastructure and forcing the closure of Caracas' main airport. Officials said Maiquetia International Airport sustained serious damage after the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude quakes.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela minutes apart on Wednesday, collapsing buildings in the capital, Caracas. The US Geological Survey said a magnitude 7.1 quake hit near Morón at a depth of 13 km, followed one minute later by a stronger 7.5-magnitude quake 16 km southwest of the town at 10 km depth.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday assured Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests as it pursues a final settlement with Iran. President Donald Trump said talks were progressing well, while requesting nearly $88 billion in supplemental funding for the Pentagon after Congress passed a resolution urging an end to hostilities.
A London auction of artworks from billionaire Joe Lewis's private collection raised $392.6 million on Wednesday, led by an Amedeo Modigliani nude portrait that set a European auction record. The first sale featured 48 works by artists including Pablo Picasso, René Magritte and Gustav Klimt. Lewis, former majority owner of Tottenham Hotspur, transferred his stake to a family trust in 2022.
Trump told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday he was disappointed that alliance members did not back the US military campaign against Iran, saying Washington had "demolished" Iran without needing assistance. Rutte defended allies, noting that 4,000-5,000 US aircraft operated from bases in Europe during the conflict.
Morocco faced Haiti in a decisive final Group C match and secured a 4-2 victory in a chaotic, end-to-end encounter. However, with Brazil beating Scotland 3-0 and holding a superior goal difference, the Seleção finish top of the group, leaving Morocco to qualify in second place. In a thrilling match that saw both sides trade goals, the Atlas Lions eventually pulled away thanks to their late attacki...
Morocco face Haiti in a crucial final Group C match in Atlanta, knowing they must win and hope Brazil slip up against Scotland if they are to challenge for top spot. The North Africans trail Seleçao by two goals in the standings and will be closely monitoring events in the parallel encounter, where the outcome could significantly impact the group's final standings. Relive the match to see how thin...
Morocco face Haiti in a crucial final Group C match in Atlanta, knowing they must win and hope Brazil slip up against Scotland if they are to challenge for top spot. The North Africans trail Seleçao by two goals in the standings and will be closely monitoring events in the parallel encounter, where the outcome could significantly impact the group's final standings.
Morocco face Haiti in a crucial final Group C match in Atlanta, knowing they must win and hope Brazil slip up against Scotland if they are to challenge for top spot. The North Africans trail Seleçao by two goals in the standings and will be closely monitoring events in the parallel encounter, where the outcome could significantly impact the group's final standings.
Morocco face Haiti in a crucial final Group C match in Atlanta, knowing they must win and hope Brazil slip up against Scotland if they are to challenge for top spot. The North Africans trail Seleçao by two goals in the standings and will be closely monitoring events in the parallel encounter, where the outcome could significantly impact the group's final standings.
Morocco face Haiti in a crucial final Group C match in Atlanta, knowing they must win and hope Brazil slip up against Scotland if they are to challenge for top spot. The North Africans trail Seleçao by two goals in the standings and will be closely monitoring events in the parallel encounter, where the outcome could significantly impact the group's final standings.
France on Wednesday experienced its hottest day since measurements began in 1947, the national weather agency said, breaking a record set just a day earlier. Around 44 million of the nearly 67 million people in France are currently under the highest red alert level for heat. FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago reports.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised the United States' Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests as it seeks to hammer out a final settlement of the Middle East war in talks with Iran. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, independent journalist and author of the newsletter Badlands Borzou Daraghai says that the White House is experiencing "panic" at the prospect of Gulf co...
Power outages, train delays, and melting roads - the heatwave is straining France's infrastructure. Electricity provider EDF says it has had to reduce its nuclear power output, but that it still has enough capacity to meet demand. Also in the show - the UN's International Maritime Organization starts evacuating some of the 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, and Europe's defence indus...
European leaders met Wednesday in Berlin ahead of next month's NATO summit in Ankarai to discuss European defence and security guarantees for Ukraine, following tensions with the United States and among the main European members.
A viral clip from the first round of US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland fuelled online speculation that US Vice President JD Vance was snubbed by Qatar’s Prime Minister, after users claimed the video shows him "ignore" Vance in favour of greeting Pakistan’s Prime Minister. The Qatari PM though, dismissed the claims as “unfounded,” saying he and Vance had already spent hours together during the tal...
US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would not sign a new landmark housing bill until congressional Repulicans pass his proposed SAVE America Act to restrict voting procedures which he has been calling for for months.
US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would not sign a new landmark housing bill until congressional Repulicans pass his proposed SAVE America Act to restrict voting procedures which he has been calling for for months.
In tonight's edition, it's the eve of Kenya's two-year anniversary of landmark youth protests that cost dozens of lives. Also, fans of the Black Stars are shimmering with excitement after Ghana held tournament favorites, England, to a 0-0 draw in their second Group L match. And as Tunisia is playing its last group stage match on Thursday, amongst those taking snapshots of these last moments will...
