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Argentina struggle past Switzerland to set up semi-final showdown with England

France, July 12 -- Alexis Mac Allister headed Lionel Messi's corner kick into the net past Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel to give Argentina the advantage after 10 minutes. But the Swiss refused ... Read More


Norway boss Solbakken rues bad luck in World Cup defeat to England

France, July 12 -- After taking the lead at the Miami Stadium, Norway conceded the equaliser in first half-stoppage time when Jude Bellingham collected a pass from Anthony Gordon and sliced through th... Read More


In Zimbabwe, community seed banks are reviving indigenous crops

France, July 12 -- Angeline Garwe monitors smallholder farmers bringing small grain seeds to a community seed bank after harvest in Chipinge, southeastern Zimbabwe. She checks whether the names on th... Read More


France remembers 'old demons' of antisemitism on first annual Dreyfus day

France, July 12 -- It fell on the 120th anniversary of France's highest appeals court recognising Dreyfus's innocence on 12 July 1906. Macron declared the date a national day of commemoration last ye... Read More


Bellingham upstages Kane and Haaland to fire England into World Cup semi-finals

France, July 12 -- Both teams started the quarter-final brightly at the Miami Stadium but it was England who dominated possession without creating clear chances. And for all the pre-match talk about ... Read More


China's rising foie gras industry has France looking over its shoulder

France, July 12 -- "At the moment, we are not worried that China is going to topple France as the world's leading foie gras producer," said Fabien Chevalier, chairman of the French foie gras industry ... Read More


As Germany cuts a deal on US missiles, Europe weighs up dependence on Washington

France, July 12 -- Hours after this week's NATO summit came to a close in Ankara, Chancellor Friedrich Merz told the Bundestag, Germany's parliament, that the country has agreed a deal with Washington... Read More


England and Norway bosses hail World Cup wonders Haaland and Kane

France, July 11 -- "I don't think it's a secret that Kane is match-leader number one for England and Haaland is match-leader number one for us," said Solbakken who has guided a Norway squad into a fir... Read More


What makes the Sultanate of Oman the Gulf's geopolitical exception?

France, July 11 -- For decades, Oman has pursued a clear foreign policy based on what it calls "positive neutrality". The sultanate of around 5 million people has consistently sought to stay clear of... Read More


Eiffel Tower, Louvre close early as France faces third heatwave in three months

France, July 11 -- The Eiffel Tower announced it would close at 4pm on Saturday and Sunday due to high temperatures. It usually stays open past midnight in the peak summer season. The Louvre, the wor... Read More