Bosnia’s Esmir Bajraktarevic: Child of Srebrenica
As Bosnia and Herzegovina prepare to face Canada in their 2026 World Cup opener, all eyes will be on Esmir Bajraktarevic
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White House shows off cage match arena as corruption lawsuit looms
White House officials previewed the grounds where they’ll host a cage match to celebrate US President Trump’s birthday.
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Middle East live: US forces shoot down Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz
US forces shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones as Tehran appeared to attempt to strike commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, hours after US President Donald Trump announced a "great settlement" to end the war. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
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DR Congo coach Desabre hopes World Cup return can lift spirits
DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre said Thursday he hopes his side can deliver a strong World Cup showing after arriving in the US following a quarantine period linked to the Ebola outbreak. The team, making their first appearance at the tournament since 1974, have relocated preparations abroad but aim to bring relief…
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Do not use my music, Ariana Grande tells White House
Grande called a White House video using her song Bye "heinous nonsense", joining multiple artists demanding Trump's team not use their music.
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Iran World Cup captain reveals Mexico cartel robbery story
Iran's World Cup captain says he’s heard Mexican cartels love Iranians and revealed his own brush with an armed group.
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Can Africa turn its population boom into prosperity?
Africa’s rapid population growth offers major economic opportunities but also deep structural constraints.
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Iran football team trains in Mexico as World Cup campaign begins
Iran's national football team held its first open training session in Mexico on Thursday, offering a glimpse of a squad preparing for the World Cup under the shadow of conflict with the US, as President Donald Trump claimed a breakthrough in efforts to end the war.
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Trump says US and Iran have reached a ‘great settlement’
US President Donald Trump claims Washington and Tehran have reached a ‘great settlement’ and are finalising documents
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Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.
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US lawmakers press Israel to let cancer patients out of Gaza for treatment
Group of lawmakers call on Trump administration to facilitate medical evacuations out of Gaza amid dearth of services.
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Trump says Iran peace deal is near after threatening new strikes
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he had halted plans for new military strikes on Iran, claiming negotiators were close to extending a fragile ceasefire, just hours after threatening to intensify the conflict by targeting Iran’s oil industry.
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Man pleads guilty to slaying top Democrat and her husband in Minnesota
Murder of Melissa and Mark Hortman by man disguised as police officer prompted concerns about political violence in US.
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This Is Mexico and Canada’s World Cup, Too. Don’t Expect Unity.
Mexico and Canada have faced significant recent tension in their relations with the United States. But in their historic World Cup bid, the three countries promoted teamwork.
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'Civilians will be put in harm's way' expert warns as first autonomous drone kill revealed
A senior figure in the Ukrainian defence industry said that a test took place two years ago involving fully autonomous drones set to destroy anything in a given area, with confirmed casualties, according to a report in New Scientist. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Mariarosaria Taddeo, Professor of Digital Ethics and Defence…
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World Cup mania at Mexico’s Zocalo Square
Jubilant football fans at Mexico City’s Zocalo Square are ready for the World Cup Opener at the city’s centre.
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How puppets are helping women and children in Gaza cope with trauma
A puppet show project in Gaza is using storytelling and creative workshops to help women and children process trauma.
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Minister condemns ‘racist thuggery’ as violence returns to Northern Ireland
The return of unrest to the province, which suffered decades of sectarian violence, has provoked deep concern.
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UK defence chief steps down, accuses Starmer of making Britain 'less safe'
British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury of failing to provide sufficient funding for the armed forces. The departure deepens pressure on Starmer ahead of a crucial by-election, with Healey warning that the government's delayed long-term defence…
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Israel releases Hamas co-founder after two years in detention
Israeli authorities released Hamas co-founder Hassan Yousef after more than two years in administrative detention.
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Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.
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Trump administration sanctions Cuba’s national oil company, blasts Castros
Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounces Union Cuba-Petroleo as having 'unlawfully expropriated' US resources.
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Racist riots break out across United Kingdom
A video of a knife attack sparked racist riots across the Northern Irish capital Belfast on Monday, with violence has now spreading across the United Kingdom. Keir Starmer says there will be "no tolerance" for rioters.
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France's 'culture of rape must become culture of protection', campaigner says
France is in the grip of a wave of sexual abuse scandals which has highlighted systemic failures in the handling of sexual assault and child abuse complaints. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Solène Podevin-Favre, President of Face à l'Inceste, says that the latest cases show that "the culture of rape and incest…
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