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Kane strikes twice as England overpower Croatia

France, June 18 -- Thomas Tuchel's charges twice took the lead in the first half only to be pegged back. Kane opened the scoring in the 10th minute from the penalty spot. The Croatia goalkeeper Domin... Read More


Ghana supporters travel for the banter and World Cup vibe in Toronto

France, June 18 -- "Ghana are going to win," he beamed cheekily as he went in to join his Ghana flag-draped mate Dennis Amoabeng. Within a minute or two, the Ghana-supporting duo were back outside dy... Read More


Mozambique police accused of using spy networks to pursue government critics

France, June 18 -- At 8.40pm on 23 January 2025, Simiao Carvalho was walking through Choupal, a neighbourhood behind the airport in Maputo, Mozambique's capital. Protests linked to the disputed Octob... Read More


Messi equals World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Algeria

France, June 17 -- Algeria, back at a World Cup for the first time since 2014, struggled to contain the defending champions as Messi reached 16 goals in football's biggest competition during his recor... Read More


Ghana squad embraces love of the fans at start of World Cup campaign

France, June 17 -- "That's one thing they say about Ghanaians is that they always support the team," said midfielder Kwasi Sibo. "The fans always show up," added the 27-year-old. "They always give ou... Read More


G7 leaders discuss AI risks before Macron hosts Trump at Versailles

France, June 17 -- The three-day summit of the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Britain and the United States has focused intensely on Trump's deal to end the war with Iran and effort... Read More


France ramps up fight against tiger mosquitoes after record outbreaks

France, June 17 -- The tiger mosquito, known scientifically as Aedes albopictus, can transmit dengue, Zika and chikungunya. First detected in mainland France in 2004, it is now present across most of ... Read More


World Cup venues: World Cup venue named Boston sits 50km away

France, June 17 -- For the World Cup, Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, has been renamed Boston Stadium. The organisers' rebranding is misleading as the 65,000-seat arena lies some 50km ... Read More


World Cup venues: A venue named Boston sits 50km away

France, June 17 -- For the World Cup, Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, has been renamed Boston Stadium. The organisers' rebranding is misleading as the 65,000-seat arena lies some 50km ... Read More


Trump heads to Versailles as Macron faces row over lavish reception

France, June 17 -- The G7 summit ends on Wednesday 17 June, but Macron and his American counterpart are not parting ways immediately. The two presidents are due to meet again at Versailles for a recep... Read More