Mbappe and Dembele net as France beat Morocco to reach World Cup semifinal
France beat Morocco 2-0 in quartetfinals at FIFA World Cup 2026 and will meet Spain or Belgium next.
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Syria says cell behind ‘terrorist bombings’ in Damascus arrested
Explosions rocked the Syrian capital on Tuesday as French President Emmanuel Macron visited the city.
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How Strait of Hormuz dispute led to latest US-Iran cycle of fighting
Clashing interpretations of vague memorandum of understanding language on Hormuz at heart of escalation, analysts say.
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Trump airport name change sparks backlash in Florida
Trump airport name change sparks backlash in Florida
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NYT-led group asks court to sanction OpenAI in US copyright dispute
The news firms allege ChatGPT maker is hiding evidence important to what could be landmark copyright infringement trial.
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US military denies involvement after explosions heard in Iran
Iranian media report loud explosions in several locations as Israeli officials say war is 'not over'.
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Mexico seeks prosecutions over migrant deaths in the US
Mexico will seek state and federal prosecutions in the United States over the deaths of Mexican migrants.
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UK Labour’s Burnham apologises for response to Israel’s Gaza violence
UK's likely next PM Burnham pushes for ceasefire, tougher sanctions over Gaza violence and settlement trade bans.
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Canadian PM visits Saudi Arabia to strengthen energy, mining partnerships
Carney and Saudi Crown Prince Bin Salman strengthen partnerships after years of strained relations under Trudeau.
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South African protesters intimidate migrants as aid group issues warning
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warns of growing humanitarian needs as tens of thousands of African migrants displaced.
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Why the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve matters amid US-Iran tensions
US oil reserves hit lowest levels since 1983 amid growing tensions with Iran and global supply concerns.
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Two more men plead guilty in US for deadly 2021 human-smuggling truck crash
Five Guatemalan nationals have now plead guilty in the migrant smuggling case linked to the deaths of 55 migrants.
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What happened to the beautiful game?
Has football lost its soul? From Pele’s “Joga Bonito” to billion-dollar World Cups, the game has changed.
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How Lyhanna’s rape and murder put France’s justice system under scrutiny
The rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna has sparked outrage in France.
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Is Syria stable enough to engage with the world?
The Trump administration plans to remove Syria from list of state sponsors of 'terrorism'.
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Deadly fire breaks out at shoe factory in China
A fire has torn through a shoe factory in eastern China, killing at least 28 people and trapping workers on the roof.
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US expands Iran strikes Iran hitting fishing piers near nuclear plant
Iranian officials say US strikes across Bushehr province damaged civilian infrastructure
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England’s Quansah banned for two matches after World Cup last-16 red card
Quansah will miss England's quarterfinal against Norway after being sent off for a sliding studs-up tackle.
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Israeli attacks on Gaza kill six people despite ‘ceasefire’
World Central Kitchen condemns air strike on aid driver, calls for accountability amid escalating Israeli violence.
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Mexico to seek US criminal complaints over ICE-related deaths of citizens
Claudia Sheinbaum announces Mexico’s strongest response yet to deaths in ICE custody and during immigration enforcement.
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Gaza artists honour Egypt coach Hossam Hassan with sand portrait
Artists in Gaza have created a sand portrait of Egypt coach Hossam Hassan.
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Palestinian legislative elections set for November 28
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announces first legislative elections in 20 years.
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Is this France’s far-right National Rally’s best chance to take power?
A court ruling clears the way for Marine Le Pen to run for president next year.
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Will NATO get involved in securing Strait of Hormuz?
Iran war overshadows defence alliance's summit in Turkiye.
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France 2-0 Morocco LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal
Live coverage, text updates and build-up from our full text commentary stream as Mbappe's France face Morocco.
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