Sports
Mbappé, Dembele sink Morocco to send France into last four
Morocco, ranked seventh in the world, were expected to provide France with their toughest challenge so far, especially after their remarkable campaign.
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Sports
Moroccan and French journalists clash ahead of World Cup quarter-final
The incident occurred during Morocco's pre-match press conference while Brahim Diaz was speaking to the media.
Sports
Morocco to face France without Saibari
The Bayern Munich striker, who has scored three goals in five matches for the Atlas Lions at this year's tournament, sustained the injury during Morocco's 3-0 Round of 16 victory over co-hosts Canada in Houston last Saturday. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice, while Souffiane Rahimi added the third.
Global Affairs
France's first detected Ebola patient recovers, discharged from hospital
The doctor tested positive after flying to France on June 23 from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is fighting a major outbreak of the deadly haemorrhagic fever.
World-Cup-2026
Balogun red carded, Messi walked away free; FIFA why?
Balogun, who scored the opening goal, received a straight red card in the 64th minute after a challenge on Bosnia defender Tarik Muharemović. The decision came after a VAR review led by officials from Venezuela, Colombia and France.
Africa
Burkina Faso cuts France loose as diplomatic rift reaches breaking point
The junta also accused France of harbouring “neo-colonial ambitions, made evident by its active support for subversive networks and the terrorists who are plunging our country and the Sahel into mourning”.
Global Affairs
Macron says French navy intercepted tanker linked to Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ off sicily
The interception highlights growing cooperation among European countries in enforcing restrictions and monitoring maritime activity
Global Affairs
France confirms first Ebola case
The doctor was "immediately admitted to a specialised facility" and is in a stable condition, the French health ministry said on Wednesday.
World-Cup-2026
France manager Deschamps to miss Norway clash
The manager has left the Les Bleus camp, in agreement with the French Football Federation, to take compassionate leave and is expected to fly home to France to make funeral arrangements following the devastating news.
News
Ruto urges G7 to forge equal partnerships with Africa for global growth
The President highlighted Africa’s strategic importance in supplying critical minerals required for electric mobility, clean energy technologies, digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing.
Global Affairs
Hegseth blasts ‘invasion’ of migrants on Europe’s beaches
Hegseth also called on European countries to do more to contribute to their own defence, in a speech at the American military cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer in Normandy.
Sports
Kenya's rivalry with France continues in Valladolid as Bordeaux trip awaits
The result came just weeks after the two teams met twice during the Hong Kong HSBC SVNS tournament in May, where Kenya lost 14-7 in the preliminary stages before bouncing back to beat France 21-7 in the seventh-place playoff.