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World Cup: Amad Diallo gives Ivory Coast victory over Ecuador

Ivory Coast edged Ecuador (1-0) in their opening World Cup match, thanks to a goal from Amad Diallo. This is Ivory Coast's first World Cup victory since 2014.

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World Cup 2026: Sweden make statement with commanding victory over Tunisia

Sweden claimed a commanding 5-1 victory over Tunisia in Monterrey, Mexico, taking a significant step toward Group F progression. Gyökeres, Isak, Ayari and Svanberg found the net for Graham Potter's side, with Omar Rekik's consolation goal proving insufficient to salvage a point for the North African underdogs.

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In pictures: Trump marks 80th birthday with White House UFC spectacle

US President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday with a highly unusual White House spectacle, hosting a UFC cage fight on the South Lawn just hours after announcing a memorandum of understanding with Iran, in a made-for-television display blending politics, sport and patriotic pageantry.

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US-Iran pact 'very important step for peace', Macron says at G7 summit

The memorandum of understanding signed by the United States and Iran to ‌end ⁠their four-month war is ‌a very important ⁠step and will allow for the reopening of the ‌Strait of Hormuz, French President ‌Emmanuel Macron said Monday after meeting with US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in…

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Trump says Iran deal has been signed, text to be released after Friday ceremony

US President Donald Trump on Monday said a memorandum of understanding with Iran has already been signed and that the text of the deal would be released sometime after ‌a formal signing ceremony on Friday, adding ⁠that the Strait of Hormuz would also be fully open by then. The US…

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Ukraine enters first phase of EU membership negotiations – but the process will be long

The EU on Monday is set to move Ukraine's bid to join the bloc to the next stage after a long delay caused by Hungarian vetoes – but that doesn't mean Kyiv's path to full membership is getting easier.

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Russian attacks across Ukraine kill several, set renowned Kyiv monastery ablaze

Russia fired hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine’s biggest cities in an overnight barrage that killed at least 11 people and set fire to a world-renowned religious landmark, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other officials said Monday.

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World Cup: Ivory Coast beats Ecuador with late strike from Amad Diallo

Substitute Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their Group E World Cup opener on Saturday, sealing a dramatic finish after a tight contest in which both sides created chances but failed to convert until the final moments.

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US and Iran agree to 'immediate' end of military operations in memorandum of understanding

US and Iran agreed to an “immediate and permanent” end to military operations under a surprise memorandum of understanding announced via mediator Pakistan on Sunday, with both sides confirming a signing ceremony in Switzerland. The agreement includes plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanctions and begin further negotiations…

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World Cup 2026: Japan deny Netherlands with last-gasp equaliser

Netherlands and Japan ended their Group of Death encounter in a dramatic 2-2 draw after a thrilling spectacle in the second half. Daichi Kamada's stunning last-gasp header salvaged a point for the Samurai Blue, denying Oranje what appeared to be a crucial victory in a group where every point is…

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Iran’s World Cup team arrive in United States

Iran’s World Cup team touched down on American soil on Sunday, arriving at Los Angeles International Airport after a short flight from their base camp in Mexico. This is the first time in the cup’s nearly 100-year history that a host nation receives a country it is at war with.

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Netherlands - Japan: Dramatic late equaliser for Samurai Blue

The Netherlands and Japan played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in a decisive Group of Death encounter that leaves both teams' knockout ambitions hanging in the balance. Japan came from behind twice but ultimately had to settle for a late equaliser through Daichi Kamada's stoppage-time header, denying Oranje a decisive…

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World Cup 2026: Germany overpower tournament debutant Curaçao

Germany made a successful start to World Cup 2026 on Sunday, demolishing Curaçao 7-1 in Boston. The four-time world champions were clinical in their execution, with goals from Felix Nmecha, Nico Schlotterbeck, Kai Havertz, Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown, and Deniz Undav. Despite the heavy defeat, Curaçao marked their historic World…

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Trump at 80: 'Harry Houdini' and a cage fight

US President Donald Trump turns 80 this Sunday, and the White House lawn has been transformed into a giant arena, complete with floodlights, cameras, giant Star-Spangled Banners and a 90-foot scaffold known as "The Claw", as 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue hosts "Freedom 250", a celebration featuring professional UFC cage fighting.

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Putin and Zelensky hold separate calls with Trump on his birthday

Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodomyr Zelensky on Sunday held separate calls with US President Donald Trump as the latter prepared to celebrate his 80th birthday. The leaders discussed the war in Ukraine and their perceptions on how the more then four-year conflict could be ended.

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Tech 24 takes to the skies as VivaTech takes over the Champs-Élysées

France's biggest geek get-together started with a bang this year. For its 10th anniversary, the VivaTech trade show took to the Champs-Élysées, billing the installation as "Europe's largest open-air technology experience".

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Swiss police fire tear gas as anti-G7 protesters target UN buildings

Swiss police on Sunday fired tear gas at demonstrators protesting the upcoming Group of Seven summit in France after some protesters started targeting buildings linked to the United Nations in Geneva.

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American musician Oliver Tree killed in mid-air helicopter collision in Brazil

Oliver Tree, a US alt-pop singer and internet personality, died in a helicopter crash in Brazil on Sunday, a police source said. He was 32. Tree was on a world tour when the helicopter he was travelling in collided with another mid-air. A total of six people died in the…

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The week in pictures: World Cup 2026 kicks off, the Pope visits Spain and the White House prepares for a cage fight showdown

The Pope visits Segrada Familia during his trip to Barcelona, the 2026 football World Cup kicks off in Mexico city, and the White House prepares for its first cage fight showdown. FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.

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Brazil struggle against Morocco, Australia stun Turkiye

Morocco looked impressive in their first game against Brazil, but Vinicius managed to bring it level with a beautiful goal. Switzerland also struggled against Qatar, despite being favourites to top their group. Scotland brought the vibes to their match against Haiti, and a deflected shot by McGuinn gave Scotland their…

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Thousands of protesters expected in Geneva ahead of nearby G7 summit

On the eve of the G7 summit in Evian, France, neighbouring Geneva is expecting thousands of protesters to converge on the city on Sunday, under close police surveillance, more than 20 years after the violence that marred the 2003 G8 summit. The "No-G7" coalition of associations, unions, and left-wing groups…

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UK intercepts oil tanker from Russia's shadow fleet in English Channel

British forces intercepted a UK-sanctioned oil tanker accused of belonging to what has been dubbed Russia's "shadow fleet" in the English Channel on Sunday, in what the country’s defence ministry called "the first UK-led operation of its kind".

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World Cup 2026: Australia stun Turkey after selection gamble pays off

Australia defeated Turkey 2-0 on Saturday at Vancouver's BC Place Stadium thanks to a goal in each half by Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.

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History's first influencer? Marie Antoinette still receives letters

Two hundred and forty years after their last stay at the Château de Fontainebleau south of Paris, France's King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette are again taking centre stage there. Some 4,000 letters have been sent to the late queen under the chateau’s “Write to Marie‑Antoinette” initiative, showing that…

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Pakistan's prime minister says US and Iran have reached ceasefire deal

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