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Sanchez slams 'xenophobic' remarks by ex-PM about French football team
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Sanchez slams 'xenophobic' remarks by ex-PM about French football team

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Sunday condemned a remark made by conservative ex-prime minister Mariano Rajoy in which he said that France's national football team had "no French players". Sanchez called the comment 'xenophobic' and several French politicians have also slammed Rajoy.

Mathieu Van der Poel overcomes heat to win Tour de France stage nine
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Mathieu Van der Poel overcomes heat to win Tour de France stage nine

31-year-old Dutchman and cobbled classics specialist Mathieu van der Poel claimed his third Tour de France win on Sunday with victory in the ninth stage, which was shortened due to intense heat. The former world champion, won a sprint amongst his three breakaway companions with Tobias Johannessen taking second and Tom Pidcock third.

France temporarily shuts down three nuclear reactors over heatwave
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France temporarily shuts down three nuclear reactors over heatwave

France's main energy provider on Sunday said that three nuclear reactors have been temporarily shut down, while eight others are operating at reduced power. The measure is an environmental protection requirement to avoid discharging too much hot water into rivers already warming from the heatwave.

US: Salgado Araujo is mourned after fatal ICE shooting

US: Salgado Araujo is mourned after fatal ICE shooting

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On Tuesday, a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot Salgado Araujo, 52, after he was pursued by federal agents driving unmarked vehicles while he was taking his crew to their latest job site. The shooting has outraged Houston leaders and renewed public scrutiny over ICE and Trump's immigration crackdown.

Lindsey Graham dies suddenly, aged 71: "It was quite a shock"

Lindsey Graham dies suddenly, aged 71: "It was quite a shock"

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Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy, has died after a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said. He was 71. Our correspondent Fraser Jackson tells us more.

Benjamin Netanyahu pays tribute to Lindsey Graham, "a great friend of Israel"

Benjamin Netanyahu pays tribute to Lindsey Graham, "a great friend of Israel"

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Graham a "great friend of Israel." "In our recent meeting, I said, 'Lindsey is a great friend of Israel and a cherished friend of mine. We have no better friend than Lindsey.' Lindsey understood that the security of Israel and America are inseparable," he said in a statement released by his office. "He devoted his life to defending America, stre...

Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1

Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1

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Bellingham scored twice on Saturday — an equaliser in the first half and the go-ahead goal in the third minute of extra time — to lift England past Norway 2-1 and into the World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2018. We discuss the match with our guest Robbie Nock, lead commentator and journalist.

World Cup 2026 : England to face Argentina in tense semi-final

World Cup 2026 : England to face Argentina in tense semi-final

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Switzerland meanwhile is eliminated after losing to Argentina 3-1. Mac Allister gave the reigning champions the lead only ten minutes into the game, heading the ball past Gregor Kobel off a Leo Messi cross. Switzerland gained in momentum, culminating in an equalizer from Dan Ndoye. But that goal was quickly overshadowed after Embolo was handed a second yellow for diving and was sent off. That obvi...

The week in pictures: Le Pen's comeback, Khamenei's funeral and Mbappé's wondergoal

The week in pictures: Le Pen's comeback, Khamenei's funeral and Mbappé's wondergoal

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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was cleared to run in next year's presidential election, despite having her embezzlement conviction confirmed, in a week that saw Iran hold days-long funeral ceremonies for slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and football stars Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi deliver moments of magic to carry their teams into the World Cup semi-finals. FRANCE 24 looks b...

Firefighters gain upper hand on deadly Spain wildfire

Firefighters gain upper hand on deadly Spain wildfire

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Firefighters battling a wildfire in southern Spain that killed 12 people started to contain the blaze on Saturday as the hardest-hit village remained deserted, with charred vegetation and blackened homes a grim reminder of the inferno that sent terrified people fleeing from their homes.

Live: Middle East live: US military says Strait of Hormuz open, despite Iran's claims

Live: Middle East live: US military says Strait of Hormuz open, despite Iran's claims

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The US military on Sunday said that "traffic is flowing" through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran's claim to have closed it in the latest flare-up of the Middle East war. Iran had earlier attacked US-allied Gulf neighbors in response to the latest series of US strikes on Iran, further endangering a deal that was supposed to halt the war. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. 

Live: US launches strikes after Iran fires on ship in Strait of Hormuz

Live: US launches strikes after Iran fires on ship in Strait of Hormuz

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The US military launched fresh strikes on Iran after it set a container ship ablaze on Sunday. The defence ministries of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar both said they were Tehran intercepting incoming Iranian fire. Read our blog to follow the events as they unfold.