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Belgium dump US out of World Cup after Balogun row
Belgium dumped the United States out of their own World Cup Monday, as Charles De Ketelaere's brace secured a 4-1 win that was eclipsed by the bitter row over Folarin Balogun's ban.
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France's Le Pen faces pivotal ruling in race for president
France's far-right chief Marine Le Pen is bracing for a key verdict on Tuesday that will determine if she can run in next year's presidential elections, when her party has its best chance yet of winning power.
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Yamal, Williams should be fit for World Cup opener: De la Fuente
Forwards Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams should be fit for Spain's World Cup opener, coach Luis de la Fuente said on Wednesday.
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UK PM slams violence over police handcuffing of dying student
British leader Keir Starmer said Wednesday there was "no justification" for violence after protesters clashed with police in a demonstration against officers' handling of the murder of a white student by a Sikh man.
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England captain Stokes defends Archer's IPL-enforced absence from Test side
England captain Ben Stokes said the "landscape of cricket" has changed as he defended Jofra Archer's absence from the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's because of the fast bowler's IPL commitments.
Sports
Polish qualifier Chwalinska reaches French Open semi-finals
World number 114 Maja Chwalinska continued her stunning French Open run on Wednesday by beating 22nd seed Anna Kalinskaya to become just the second women's qualifier to reach the last four at Roland Garros in the professional era.
'Backrooms' born of 'itch to explore' online horror meme
Bringing a horror series that went viral on YouTube to the big screen, "Backrooms" smashed box office records in its opening weekend in the US.
Culture
French content creators gear up to influence presidential election
Politicians want to meet them, the media want to hire them -- content creators, seen as a key to reaching their young followers, are readying to be players in the 2027 presidential campaign.
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France hits Shein with 22 mn euros in new fines over consumer violations
French authorities said Wednesday that they had imposed two fines on Shein totalling more than 22 million euros ($25.5 million), citing problems with product traceability, environmental labelling and delivery times.
Sports
DRC coach prepared to play friendly behind closed doors
The Democratic Republic of Congo are willing to play their pre-World Cup friendly with Chile behind closed doors, their head coach Sebastien Desabre has said.
Culture
CBS News fires '60 Minutes' veteran Scott Pelley
CBS News fired longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley on Tuesday following clashes over the show's future, the latest shakeup under the network's new leadership.
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Pope Leo prepares to visit polarised, secular Spain
Pope Leo XIV heads to Spain on Saturday for a visit with a strong focus on immigration and politics, in a traditionally Catholic country where religious observance is fast declining.
Sports
Formula One ace Leclerc extends contract with 'second family' Ferrari
Charles Leclerc has agreed a multi-year extension with his "second family" Ferrari days out from his home Monaco Grand Prix, the Formula One team announced on Wednesday.
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Iran World Cup squad to reach Mexico early Sunday
Iran's World Cup squad will arrive early on Sunday in Mexico where they will be based for the duration of the global football tournament, a team statement said Wednesday.
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Indian stars push to end elephants in Bollywood
Bollywood stars are campaigning to end the use of elephants in Indian films, saying that life-size robot replicas and AI-generated images do the job without cruelty.
Sports
French UFC fighter Gane blocking out politics before White House bout
French mixed martial artist Ciryl Gane said he is blocking out the political noise ahead of his unprecedented fight at the White House in Washington.
Sports
England aim to erase Ashes scars against New Zealand
England will have a chance to prove they have learned from their Ashes drubbing when they face New Zealand in the first Test of their home season at Lord's on Thursday.
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50 years after Olympic glory, Comaneci's homecoming sparks hope of new path to perfection
In the small Romanian town of Onesti, people chanted Nadia Comaneci's name on Sunday as the gymnast who received the first perfect 10 in Olympic history returned home 50 years after the feat.
Sports
'No hiding' as Haiti thrash New Zealand in pre-World Cup friendly
Coach Darren Bazeley called it "really disappointing" as his New Zealand side suffered a demoralizing 4-0 World Cup warm-up defeat to fellow qualifiers Haiti on Tuesday, in a match delayed by lightning in Florida.
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German alleged rape victim battles time limit on abuse cases
Claudia Wuttke had no idea she may be a rape victim until police showed her a series of screenshots taken from the laptop of her former husband.
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Sabalenka homes in on French Open semis
World number one Aryna Sabalenka can take her quest for a maiden French Open title into the last four on Wednesday, while Felix Auger-Aliassime will be hoping it's la dolce vita as he eyes a first major crown.
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Pope to mark centenary of death of 'God's architect' Antoni Gaudi
Pope Leo XIV will celebrate mass next week at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, the unfinished basilica designed by famed architect Antoni Gaudi, a fervent Catholic whose cause for sainthood is advancing in the Vatican.
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Scotland's Tartan Army to bring 'the party' on World Cup return
"No Scotland, no party" is a popular refrain of the Tartan Army and for the first time in 28 years the World Cup will be treated to the Scottish fans' vibrant blend of noise, colour and passion.
Culture
By the power of great skills: Nicholas Galitzine on He-Man transformation
In "Masters of the Universe," the insecure Adam transforms into He-Man simply by wielding the Sword of Grayskull.
Sports
One of our own: San Antonio embraces 'Wemby' ahead of NBA Finals
It is not New York or Los Angeles.
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Tanzania president visits Russia as Western ties fray
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan begins a three-day state visit to Russia on Wednesday, meeting counterpart Vladimir Putin at a time when her country's reputation in the West has been badly damaged.
Sports
Protesting teachers in Mexico topple player statues days before World Cup
Protesting teachers toppled towering statues of football players on Mexico City's main promenade Tuesday and threatened growing protests before the World Cup if the government does not respond to their labor demands.
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No.1 Korda, No.2 Jeeno chase US Women's Open title
Top-ranked Nelly Korda chases a lifelong dream and Thailand's second-ranked Jeeno Thitikul seeks her first major title when the 81st US Women's Open begins on Thursday at Riviera Country Club.
Culture
David Beckham to get star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Football superstar David Beckham is to be honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, organizers announced Tuesday, as the United States readies to host the World Cup.
Culture
Turkey raps Kanye West for offending 'spiritual sensitivities'
Turkey on Tuesday expressed alarm over a weekend gig by Kanye West in Istanbul attended by nearly 120,000 fans, saying it included elements that offended its spiritual sensitivities.
Sports
Zverev powers into French Open semis as Fonseca run ends
Alexander Zverev breezed past Rafael Jodar to stay on course for an elusive Grand Slam title at the French Open, while Joao Fonseca's scintillating run came to an end in the quarter-finals on Tuesday.
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Knicks, Brunson in awe of 'unbelievable' Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama is making a lasting impression in his first playoff run, inspiring awe-struck comments from his opponents on the eve of the NBA Finals opener.
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Mensik tames Fonseca to reach French Open semi-finals
Czech youngster Jakub Mensik produced a brilliant display to upstage Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca and reach the French Open semi-finals on Tuesday.
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'I can't breathe': clashes erupt after UK police handcuff dying student
Bodycam footage of a dying student who was handcuffed by British police after being stabbed by a Sikh man and falsely accused of racially abusing his murderer sparked outrage on Tuesday, with protesters in the city where the crime took place throwing bricks at police.
Sports
England launch World Cup build-up in steamy Florida
England kicked off their pre-World Cup preparations in Florida on Tuesday, holding a light first training session in hot and humid conditions following their arrival in the United States.
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France lawmakers say state shares blame for West Indies pesticide scandal
French lawmakers on Tuesday recognised the state's partial responsibility in allowing a toxic pesticide to be used in the French West Indies despite health warnings, inflicting long-term harm on the islands and their people.
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Ellis's best helps Australia shock Pakistan to level ODI series
Fast bowler Nathan Ellis took a career best four-wicket haul as an understrength Australia shocked Pakistan by 41 runs in the second one-day international in Lahore on Tuesday, levelling the three-match series 1-1.
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Brunson says doubters only push Knicks to work harder
Jalen Brunson says doubters have only made the New York Knicks work harder to capture the club's first title since 1973 in the NBA Finals against San Antonio.
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'I can't breathe': outrage, violence after UK police handcuff dying student
Body camera footage of a dying student who was handcuffed by British police after being stabbed by a Sikh man and falsely accused of racially abusing his murderer sparked outrage on Tuesday, with angry protesters throwing projectiles at police in the city where the crime took place.
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Zverev 'doesn't care' about French Open favourite tag
Alexander Zverev insisted he's just focused on his upcoming semi-final rather than being the favourite to win a first major after he laid down a marker at the French Open on Tuesday with a straight-sets victory over Rafael Jodar.
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Lukaku makes Belgium return with 'ideal' goal in win over Croatia
Belgium captain Youri Tielemans said on Tuesday Napoli forward Romelu Lukaku scoring on his first international appearance in more than a year in a 2-0 World Cup friendly win over Croatia was "ideal".