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What happened to the beautiful game?
Has football lost its soul? From Pele’s “Joga Bonito” to billion-dollar World Cups, the game has changed.
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How Lyhanna’s rape and murder put France’s justice system under scrutiny
The rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna has sparked outrage in France.
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Deadly fire breaks out at shoe factory in China
A fire has torn through a shoe factory in eastern China, killing at least 28 people and trapping workers on the roof.
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Is Syria stable enough to engage with the world?
The Trump administration plans to remove Syria from list of state sponsors of 'terrorism'.
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US expands Iran strikes Iran hitting fishing piers near nuclear plant
Iranian officials say US strikes across Bushehr province damaged civilian infrastructure
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England’s Quansah banned for two matches after World Cup last-16 red card
Quansah will miss England's quarterfinal against Norway after being sent off for a sliding studs-up tackle.
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Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 10 people in 24 hours despite ‘ceasefire’
World Central Kitchen condemns deadly air strike on aid driver, calls for accountability amid escalating Gaza violence.
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Gaza artists honour Egypt coach Hossam Hassan with sand portrait
Artists in Gaza have created a sand portrait of Egypt coach Hossam Hassan.
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Palestinian legislative elections set for November 28
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announces first legislative elections in 20 years.
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Mexico to seek US criminal complaints over ICE-related deaths of citizens
Claudia Sheinbaum announces Mexico’s strongest response yet to deaths in ICE custody and during immigration enforcement.
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LIVE: France vs Morocco – FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal
Live coverage, text updates and build-up from our full text commentary stream as Mbappe's France face Morocco.
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Is this France’s far-right National Rally’s best chance to take power?
A court ruling clears the way for Marine Le Pen to run for president next year.