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World Cup 2026: Canada overpower nine-man Qatar in dominant display

Canada secured their first-ever World Cup victory with a 6-0 rout of nine-man Qatar in a Group B match overshadowed by a serious injury to midfielder Ismael Koné and two red cards for Qatar.

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Knicks fans flood New York for massive NBA Finals championship parade

Knicks fans packed Manhattan on Thursday for a heavily secured victory parade celebrating the New York team's NBA Finals triumph, turning the city into a sea of blue and orange. Fans chanted "Let's go Knicks" as the procession moved through packed streets, with some paying hundreds of dollars for line…

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Canada - Qatar: Relive Les Rouges' first World Cup win in dominant display

Canada produced a dominant display to dismantle Qatar 6-0 in their Group B match on Thursday, taking full control after a chaotic second half in which the visitors collapsed both structurally and numerically. Follow the key moments from the match below.

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Did a Hitler lookalike really attend Germany's World Cup game?

The World Cup is well underway across North America, bringing its usual mix of spectacular goals, historic upsets and colourful stadium crowds. But alongside the genuine celebrations, a wave of manipulated media is flooding social media. From a fake Hitler lookalike to hyper-realistic female football enthusiasts designed exclusively to bait…

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World Cup 2026: Manzambi's brace powers Switzerland past Bosnia

Switzerland put on a devastating display at the Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles, overwhelming Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 after a stunning second-half turnaround. With Bosnia down to ten men following an 80th-minute red card, substitutes Jovan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas ran riot. Ermin Mahmic's late strike provided only consolation for the Bosnians.

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Obama opens Chicago presidential center, urges Americans to defend democracy

Former US president Barack Obama opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday, calling for the defense of democracy in a star-studded event attended by three former presidents. “I hope this center will serve as an affirmation of how precious our democracy truly is,” Obama said, as Stevie Wonder closed…

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'We cleared the plates': Versailles dinner becomes stage for Trump's surprise signature of Iran deal

US President Donald Trump unexpectedly signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran during a state dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at Versailles on Wednesday. The move surprised ministers and guests who had expected a formal signing ceremony in Switzerland later this week.

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Ghana pushes for concrete slavery reparations

In today's edition: Leaders from Africa and the Caribbean meet in Ghana for a landmark conference on reparatory justice. Also, Taiwan has accused Kenya of bowing to Chinese pressure to sideline Taiwanese officials who were meant to take part in an international oceans forum that wrapped up in Mombasa. And…

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VivaTech 2026: Can AI become the next beauty adviser? L'Oréal thinks so

As consumers increasingly turn to AI assistants for advice and recommendations, companies are rethinking how they reach and engage with customers. Speaking to FRANCE 24 at VivaTech in Paris, L'Oréal Chief Digital and Marketing Officer Asmita Dubey explains how the beauty leader is deploying artificial intelligence across marketing, product discovery…

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US forces lift Iran ports blockade as uncertainty clouds planned Switzerland talks

The US lifted its blockade of Iranian ports on Thursday after US President Donald Trump and Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an interim peace deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. But uncertainty surrounded Friday's planned talks in Switzerland as both sides prepared for negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme.

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Signing off? Trump rushes to turn page on Iran war

Surprise! A stroke of a pen over dinner at Versailles has pre-empted plans for that big Friday signing in Switzerland of an interim agreement between the United States and Iran. Coming off the G7 in France, we ask why Donald Trump suddenly decided to get it over with and whether…

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US-Iran deal: Key questions remain over status of Strait of Hormuz

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is at the heart of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the United States and Iran. Under the terms of the deal, the US will immediately lift its blockade of Iranian ports. The Islamic Republic, for its part, will reopen the Strait…

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Mighty is the paintbrush: Semyon Skrepetsky, the Russian dissident artist shot and killed in Poland

Russian artist and dissident Semyon Skrepetsky was famous for his audacious, even malicious, caricatures of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. Skrepetsky was shot and killed on Tuesday in the eastern Polish town of Biała Podlaska at the age of 44.

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World Cup 2026: South Africa fight back to earn draw against Czech Republic

South Africa kept their World Cup campaign alive on Thursday as Teboho Mokoena's late penalty secured a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in Atlanta, denying the Czechs a crucial victory after Michal Sadilek's sixth-minute opener.

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VivaTech 2026: From startup to French unicorn, Pigment harnesses AI potential

How can Europe better support tech startups? That's a question being asked at VivaTech, Europe's biggest event for innovation and technology. Business Editor Kate Moody has been speaking to Eleonore Crespo – co-founder and co-CEO of Pigment, a business planning platform that helps firms make strategic decisions using artificial intelligence.…

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Iran deal is 'a major setback for the United States', ex-adviser to State Department says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Vali Nasr, professor of Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins University and former adviser to the US State Department, explained that "the war is ending in Iran's favour" and that "the outcome is definitely not favourable to Israel". "It's very difficult not to see…

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Deaths in ICE detention more than double under Trump, analysis finds

The death rate in US immigration detention centres have more than doubled during President Donald Trump's second term, a Reuters analysis found, as authorities expanded arrests. Advocates linked the rise to overcrowding and strained medical services.

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Vance says 60-day negotiating period under draft deal with Iran begins Thursday

US Vice President JD Vance spoke at a White House press briefing on the interim agreement with Iran on Thursday, saying that some 12.5 ‌million ⁠barrels ‌of oil have flowed ⁠through the Strait of Hormuz following ‌the overnight signing of ‌a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran.

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Paris reimagined: Exploring the city's past, present and future through three iconic landmarks

In this edition, we discover how some of Paris's most famous landmarks are being transformed by technology, culture and contemporary art. We travel beneath the Eiffel Tower with a new virtual reality experience that brings the monument's history to life, celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Quai Branly Museum and…

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VivaTech 2026: Bringing quantum computing from innovation to commercialisation

Can quantum computing change the way we solve problems? The emerging technology can tackle situations that are out of reach for classical computers, in industries including healthcare and finance. At the 10th annual VivaTech festival, Kate Moody visits IBM's Quantum System Two chandelier, and speaks to Jerry Chow, IBM's Chief…

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The startup betting on a European-made smartphone

With France's Emmanuel Macron and India's Narendra Modi championing the idea of tech sovereignty, French startup BeeAlp is trying to build a circular smartphone designed and manufactured in Europe. CEO Olivier Dufour joins FRANCE 24 to discuss the company's subscription model, Europe's industrial ambitions and the challenges of competing with…

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Macron's 'Versailles diplomacy' yields mixed results after a decade in power

French President Emmanuel Macron courted his US counterpart Donald Trump at the G7 on Wednesday by opening the gilded gates of Versailles, a move that underscored his trademark blend of symbolism and diplomacy. While allies hailed the summit's success, analysts said Macron still faces the challenge of turning grand gestures…

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Keeping cool: How French cities are adapting to extreme heat

If you've spent any time in France recently, you'll have noticed it has gotten warmer – especially in French cities. Why do cities suffer more, and what are big urban areas doing to combat the effects of climate change? Finally, how do people keep cool during a heatwave, and why…

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Harry Kane shines for England as Portugal's Ronaldo misfires

The Three Lions began their World Cup campaign with an upbeat win against Croatia. Thomas Tuchel's tactics saw them get ahead and win 4-2 after the two sides were level at halftime. Meanwhile Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in the latest upset of a team…

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EY's Jad Shimaly on how AI is reshaping business and the workplace

From boosting productivity to transforming recruitment and consulting, artificial intelligence is changing the way companies operate. Speaking to FRANCE 24 at VivaTech in Paris, EY executive Jad Shimaly explains where AI is delivering results and what it could mean for the future of work.

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