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Paris opens canal to swimmers and SNCF cuts trains, as France faces 40C heatwave

France, June 18 -- The latest heatwave to hit France is the second spell of unusually hot weather this year, after a scorching week in May broke records in half the country. "A heatwave episode will ... Read More


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


Kane strikes twice as England overpower Croatia 4-2 in Dallas

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 tenth minute from the penalty spot. The Croatia goalkeeper Dom... 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


Iran peace talks put on hold after Vance scraps Swiss visit

France, June 18 -- The signing of the accord this week was intended to end the conflict in Iran, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin a 60-day period for talks on wider issues, including Tehran's nuc... 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


G7 leaders back tougher stance on Russia as Trump shifts line on Moscow

France, June 18 -- The three-day meeting in the French town of Evian focused intensely on Trump's deal to end the war with Iran and efforts to pressure Russia into brokering peace with Ukraine through... Read More


Starmer rival seeks win in UK by-election pivotal to PM's fate

France, June 18 -- Labour party veteran and Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is looking to win the parliamentary by-election for the Makerfield constituency in northwestern England, so that he ca... 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