At the World Cup, the media has set up a moral checkpoint
While US and European players just get to play football, Global South footballers are questioned about politics.
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Social media calculator: How much of your life is spent on social media?
The average user spends roughly two hours, 39 minutes on social media daily, adding up to more than 40 days a year.
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Norway’s ‘Viking Row’ Is a Fan Phenomenon at the World Cup
Seas of red-clad Norwegian supporters are rowing shoulder to shoulder at stadiums, schools, even a nursing home. Not everyone is thrilled.
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Rare Strawberry Moon shines over Lisbon
The strawberry moon rises over Lisbon, drawing crowds to viewpoints across the city as locals and tourists watch the rare moon above the River Tagus.
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What is Iran looking for in any upcoming talks with the US?
Strait of Hormuz, frozen funds, Lebanon at forefront of the minds of Iran's negotiators ahead of potential talks.
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US: Self-exiled Chinese billionaire sentenced to 30 years in prison
Guo Wengui was a close ally of former Donald Trump aide Steve Bannon, with whom he co-founded a movement aiming to overthrow the Chinese government.
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In pictures: Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 1,700
Rescuers race to find survivors in Venezuela's quake-hit areas as families cling to hope amid widespread devastation.
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Moment drone hits vehicle in Zaporizhzhia
Video shows the moment a vehicle was damaged by a drone in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.
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Pakistan-administered Kashmir returns to daily life after deadly protests
Shops reopened and public transport services partially resumed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after weeks of protests.
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Trump tells US petrol retailers to reduce prices ‘immediately’
US president warns of 'big problems' if retailers do not cut prices at the pumps, condemns illegal gouging.
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US education faces ‘a crisis for low-wealth students’
Andre Perry tells This is America that going to college still pays, but low-wealth students carry most of the debt.
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UN ordering 10,000 body bags for Venezuela as death toll expected to rise
The UN says it is procuring 10,000 body bags for Venezuela, warning the death toll will rise.
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Fears for people deported from US to Venezuela hours before earthquakes hit
Search for deportees from US continues in the rubble of the hotel they were taken to in Venezuela's La Guaira city.
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Netherlands - Morocco live: Late equaliser sets up tense finale between Oranje and Atlas Lions
The Netherlands face Morocco in Monterrey in the World Cup round of 32. Will the Oranje or the Atlas Lions claim this decisive match? Follow the action live in our liveblog.
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Sixty-six years on: The promise of DRC independence remains unfulfilled
The DRC’s independence anniversary renews debate over progress, security and state capacity.
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Australian football legend Sam Kerr signs with Gotham FC after Chelsea exit
Kerr signs with the NWSL champions until 2030, returning to the US league after six years spent with Chelsea in England.
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Sinner and Sabalenka answer doubters on Wimbledon Day one
Naomi Osaka impresses with her outfit and performance, while British hopes are dashed on first day of championship.
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'Architecture, city design a frontline of defense' against heatwaves, expert says
FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney discusses cooling solutions in urban environments with Ronita Bardhan, Professor of Sustainable Built Environment and Health at the University of Cambridge. She says that "ultimately architecture and city design is becoming more of a public health infrastructure frontline of defense in this…
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Marco Rubio meets Libyan commander as US pushes to resolve Libya crisis
The US top diplomat commends Libyan leaders' efforts to 'overcome divisions' after talks with LNA's Saddam Haftar.
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Venezuela earthquake victims shelter at golf course
Hundreds of Venezuelans are sheltering at a golf course in La Guaira after last week's deadly earthquakes.
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Osaka 'pays love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono
Naomi Osaka has long been renowned for dazzling crowds with her on-court outfits - but making that compatible with Wimbledon's all-white dress code required special inspiration.
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Israel’s Smotrich calls for settlements, ‘conquest’ of Gaza Strip
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for the immediate establishment of Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip.
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What’s behind the anti-corruption crackdown in Iraq?
A number of senior politicians have been detained in a wave of arrests.
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The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase died of Aids
Substance abuse was listed as another significant condition the former child star was experiencing.
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