Balogun, Garrincha and Pinochet: FIFA’s controversial World Cup decisions
The Balogun affair has shocked football, but FIFA's showpiece has a long history of fixes, farces and failures.
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Charlie Kirk's family attends hearing for suspect charged with his murder
Tyler Robinson, 23, is accused of murdering Kirk, a key Trump ally and founder of youth organisation Turning Point USA.
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More than 1,000 arrested as part of global human trafficking crackdown
Interpol says the vast majority of the 2,070 victims or potential victims identified were women being trafficked for sex.
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Ex-Syrian intelligence chief found guilty of torture and sexual abuse by Austrian court
Two former Syrian officials went on trial in Vienna, Austria, accused of crimes against opponents of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad
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Ex-Syrian intelligence chief in Raqqa convicted of torture in Austria
Khaled al-Halabi denied involvement, but the court deemed him responsible for abuse of detainees in Raqqa.
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Canada buys 12 hi-tech German-Norwegian submarines after bidding war
TKMS beats South Korean rival to multibillion-dollar contract that will deepen Canada’s Nato tiesCanada has selected a German-Norwegian consortium to build a dozen cutting-edge submarines in one of the country’s largest-ever defence contracts that will further deepen its Nato ties before a crucial summit this week.On…
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Senegal's power struggle: From leadership allies to bitter rivals
Senegal's constitional reform has caused considerable political uproar. The public will now be asked to vote on the proposed amendments. Under a new constitution, the powers of President Faye would be reduced.
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Senegal's power struggle: Referendum to decide on constitutional reform
Senegal's constitional reform has caused considerable political uproar. The public will now be asked to vote on the proposed amendments. Under a new constitution, the powers of President Faye would be reduced.
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Frenchman convicted in missing body case confesses to killing his wife, lawyer says
Cédric Jubillar, a painter and plasterer who was sentenced last October for killing his wife Delphine, has finally confessed to the murder from his prison cell, his lawyer said Monday. The 38-year-old said he was ready to tell investigators the location of his wife's body, which was never found.
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Spain's 'running of the bulls' festival opens in Pamplona
Revelers poured red wine and held traditional red scarfs for the "Chupinazo," the opening of a festival in northern Spain where hundreds of people are chased through narrow streets by massive fighting bulls.
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Lebanon latest: Teacher killed by Israeli airstrike
Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett brings you the latest from Lebanon, where Israeli strikes continue despite a ‘ceasefire’.
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Austrian court convicts 2 former Syrian officials of torture
A Vienna court has convicted two former Syrian security officials, includng the former intelligence chief in Raqqa, for offenses including torture and sexual assault against opponents of Bashar Assad's regime.
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Austrian court convicts 2 former Syrian officials of abuse
A Vienna court has convicted two former Syrian security officials, including the former intelligence chief in Raqqa, for offenses including torture and sexual assault against opponents of Bashar Assad's regime.
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Portugal vs Spain LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16
Live coverage and text updates of the World Cup last-16 clash between Portugal and Spain in Dallas in the US.
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Cuban zoo celebrates birth of Bengal tigers amid energy crisis
Arrival of endangered cats, including rare white cub, revitalises team straining under fuel and medicine shortagesFor the Cuban zookeeper Ángel Cordero, the sight of four Bengal tiger cubs playing in a cage at the Cuban national zoo is a small miracle on an island stifled by shortages of fuel, medicine and…
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Netanyahu says his ties with Trump are ‘fine’, takes aim at Turkiye
In Fox News interview, Israeli prime minister lauds US alliance and argues that Ankara should not receive F-35 jets.
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Tadej Pogacar wins third stage of Tour de France to take yellow jersey from Vingegaard
Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar won stage three of the Tour de France Monday, taking the yellow jersey from his rival Jonas Vingegaard.
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UN discusses prevention of genocide: Six times it failed to do just that
The UN General Assembly meets amid Israel's genocide on Gaza, Myanmar's genocide against the Rohingya, and other crises.
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Boston: The cradle of the American Revolution
Americans celebrated their independence on July 4th. But did you know that the revolution that led to the creation of the US began in Boston? We take you on a tour of this revolutionary city.
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Turkey Hosts NATO Summit While Cracking Down on Critics
In the weeks leading up to the two-day event, the Turkish authorities blocked websites, jailed scores of people over allegations of terrorism and arrested a prominent comedian.
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Ukraine must 'get the support it needs': allies prepare for NATO summit
"Allies must ensure that Ukraine receives the support it needs in its war with Russia" according to NATO chief Mark Rutte, ahead of a summit set to take place in Ankara, Turkey. He has also said allies will be announcing contracts worth tens of billions to "deter and defend". FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani tells us…
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Trump confirms call at centre of red card controversy 'with massive political consequences'
President Donald Trump confirmed he asked FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to review the "horrible" decision to hand a red card to star US striker Folarin Balogun but said he did not request it be overturned. Belgium, who the US will be playing in the quarterfinal, have called the decision 'incomprehensible' and a 'a…
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Algeria's ruling FLN secures most seats in parliament with historically low turnout
Algeria's ruling National Liberation Front won the most seats in the country's parliamentary elections, the election board said Monday, securing 90 out of 407 in the July 2 vote. But the poll was marred by record-low turnout after the government barred more than a third of prospective candidates from running.
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Is NATO at breaking point as it meets in Turkiye?
NATO leaders gather in Ankara to tackle US-Europe tensions, defence gaps and support for Ukraine’s military resilience.
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