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Spain outwit Argentina to claim 2026 World Cup

France, July 20 -- It was his first goal of the tournament. "Honestly, I cannot believe it," said the 26-year-old Barcelona forward. "I did not think too much when the ball came to me, I shot with al... Read More


Madagascar's wave of disappearances exposes 'deeper institutional failings'

France, July 20 -- So far this year, Malagasy police have recorded 172 reports of disappearances, including of 91 children, with numbers rising sharply since late June. Eight bodies have been recovere... Read More


Ecowas appoints Senegal's Birame Diop to drive regional reforms

France, July 20 -- Meeting at Ecowas's 69th ordinary summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone, leaders also approved the construction of a gas pipeline linking Nigeria and Morocco and adopted a long-term plan... Read More


Europe rights body urges Fifa to strengthen integrity of football ahead of 2030

France, July 20 -- The 2026 World Cup has been tainted by political pressure, racist abuse of players and the opening up to betting markets which paves the way to fraud, the Council's secretary genera... Read More


Sao Tome president faces party rival in polls

France, July 19 -- Outgoing President Carlos Vila Nova will face party rival Nito Viegas D'Abreu, a current member of parliament backed by former prime minister Patrice Trovoada, along with two indepe... Read More


Gym culture on the rise in France, as young people reshape ideas about exercise

France, July 19 -- Guillaume and Benjamin, 23-year-old twins, work out most days of the week with their friend Mathis and a group of other young men at a gym near Angers, in western France. "We spend... Read More


Kenya's Rift Valley residents reach breaking point: 'The lake moved into my house'

France, July 19 -- Samuel Loruman points past the bow of his rowboat, toward a shifting green mat of water hyacinth. His father's cattle boma - a livestock enclosure - once stood there. Now there is ... Read More


African designer Imane Ayissi redefines luxury on Paris haute couture stage

France, July 19 -- Ayissi's Autumn/Winter 2026-2027 collection "fused sculptural elegance, artisanal mastery and cultural storytelling into a personal vision of contemporary couture", wrote Jeanne-Mar... Read More


Spain face Argentina in battle for World Cup supremacy

France, July 19 -- Argentina go into the game at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey attempting to become only the third team after Italy and Brazil to brandish back-to-back titles. Spain will try to r... Read More


Saka hits three as England beat France in 10-goal thriller for third place

France, July 19 -- Stand-in skipper Declan Rice gave England the lead after three minutes. Ezri Konsa doubled the advantage in the 18th minute as France appeared reluctant to make the effort. And Sa... Read More