FIFA World Cup 2026: What happened to the beautiful game?
How the World Cup has changed over the past 50 years and why there are only flashes of the beautiful game in 2026.
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Mediator Pakistan says renewed US-Iran conflict is ‘in no one’s interest’
Islamabad urges both sides to honour their MoU as renewed attacks raise fears of a wider regional conflict.
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Robert Wun unveils 'Childsplay' couture collection in Paris
Robert Wun presents his 'Childsplay' couture collection during Paris Haute Couture Week, blending dramatic designs with childhood-inspired creativity.
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Iran after Khamenei: A new order takes shape
Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader, has inherited a political system that his father spent decades building and shaping in his own image.
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Iran has a new supreme leader, but real power may lie elsewhere. How the Revolutionary Guards shape the post-Khamenei order
Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader, has inherited a political system that his father spent decades building and shaping in his own image.
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UK Labour leadership nominations begin: Who’s running and how it works
Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is the frontrunner. If no rival emerges, he could become PM this month.
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India floods sweep away thousands of gas cylinders
India floods sweep away thousands of gas cylinders
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Tensions erupt in Indian state after 11-year-old raped and murdered
The girl's body was fished out from a pond on Sunday - a day after her family reported her missing.
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In Japan, authorities question dependence to air conditioning
In Japan, air conditioners are everywhere in people’s daily lives. 100% of subway lines are air-conditioned, as are 90% of apartment, often with one unit in every room. These practices are even encouraged by the government when temperatures rise above 31 degrees Celsius. A report from Tokyo with Ayana NISHIKAWA,…
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US strikes Iran for second night – is the peace process all over now?
Neither side has officially called off the interim peace agreement, despite the escalation.
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Meet Shirley, 'Les Bleus' 96-year-old World Cup house mate and number one fan
When France plays in the World Cup quarterfinals on July 9, one of their most dedicated fans and housemate will be cheering them on. She’s a 96-year-old American named Shirley, who became a fan thanks to her French caregiver and was even gifted a French football jersey by the team. Our colleagues at France television…
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Nice 2016 terror attack: A decade of grief
On 14 July 2016, Nice was hit by the deadliest attack in its history, claimed by the Islamic State group. A truck ploughed into the Promenade des Anglais, striking crowds of spectators who had gathered to watch the Bastille Day fireworks. The attacker killed 86 people and injured hundreds more. Ten years later, our…
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French rivers dry up amid prolonged heatwaves
Here in France prolonged heatwaves are having devastating repercussions for the country's rivers.16% of France's waterways had dried up last June, compared to 6% in June 2025. With these recurring heatwaves, the drought is taking hold with exceptional severity and arriving far too early. In some regions, emergency…
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Russia bans oil exports as Ukraine strikes cause fuel shortages
On July 8, Russia imposed a ban on diesel exports in response to widespread domestic gasoline and diesel supply issues caused by ongoing attacks on energy infrastructure by Kiev. Ukraine has also been striking ships, as part of a new strategy to bring the war back to Russia by increasing the pain experienced across…
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'The US and Iran don't want a return to full-scale warfare, but neither can appear to be the loser'
US has launched a second salve of strikes on Iran on July 8 after US President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire with Tehran was over at the NATO summit. Iran says that the strikes targeted civilian infrastructure including railway bridges, calling them a "gross war crime". FRANCE 24's Philip Turle tells us…
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Australia to begin selling uranium to India for peaceful purposes
Australia to begin selling uranium to India for peaceful purposes
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Who is Zeynep Sonmez, the Wimbledon with the ‘Palestine’ watermelon racket?
Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sonmez defies a Wimbledon ban to stand in solidarity with Palestine.
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Are German companies leaving the country?
Should I stay or should I go? Given Germany's high cost and sluggish growth, some business leaders are mulling relocating, or at least investing abroad. DW has a look at the numbers.
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The darkside of 10-minute delivery: Inside India's quick commerce revolution
India’s rapid-delivery apps have transformed everyday life in its biggest cities, promising almost anything at your doorstep in 10 minutes or less. But behind the convenience lies a fast-growing gig economy that is reshaping jobs, wages and expectations for millions of young Indians. Supriya Kumar and Sacha…
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Germany news: Man jailed over killing of train conductor
A verdict has been delivered in a trial that drew national attention and raised concern about train staff safety. Meanwhile, VW bosses are eyeing huge restructuring, with unions vowing to fight any closures. DW has more.
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UniCredit closes in on Commerzbank takeover
Italy's second biggest bank, Unicredit, is closing in on a takeover of Germany's second biggest bank Commerzbank after saying it secured 47.6% of the lender's shares on Wednesday. The move is facing widespread opposition in Germany, notably from the federal government, which has a 12% stake in the company. Also, new…
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Germany: June heat wave linked to 5,000 excess deaths
Several other European Union countries reported thousands of additional deaths as June 2026 officially became the hottest on record for bloc.
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Israel kills one child per day on average in Gaza since the October ceasefire
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, July 9: In Gaza, despite the ceasefire, civilians continue to die – many of them children. Next, newspapers examine whether Ukraine can realistically manufacture Patriot missiles. Also, new research sheds light on the impact of war on wildlife. And finally, Gen Z is changing the narrative…
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Arrest in Minnesota Pandemic Fraud Case Faces Extradition Hurdles in Somalia
The Trump administration said detaining Abdikerm Eidleh in Somalia was a turning point in the yearslong investigation. But nearly two weeks later, he still hasn’t been brought to the United States.
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