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France cruise into semi-finals – could this be the best Les Bleus ever?
France have become the first nation to reach the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after a comfortable 2-0 win over Morocco in Boston, cementing their status as favourites to lift the trophy. Winners in 1998 and 2018, Les Bleus are now two victories away from a third world title, prompting debate over whether Didier…
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Trouble on the streets of London and Paris after France knock Morocco out of the World Cup
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Music Orgs Seek U.S. Intervention as Europe Floats Rolling Back Radio Royalties for American Artists
More than a dozen U.S. music industry organisations have appealed to the federal government for help in opposing a European Union proposal that could eliminate close to $300 million in annual royalties for American artists and labels. In a letter sent on Wednesday 8 July to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, groups including the Recording…
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What’s going on with penalties – is it time to end the ‘stutter’?
France beat Morocco 2-0 in their World Cup 2026 quarter-final in Foxborough, but the match reignited debate about the “stutter” penalty after captain Kylian Mbappe saw a hesitant spot-kick easily saved by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou while the game was goalless. Mbappe recovered to score a curling effort on the hour, with Ousmane Dembele adding a…
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France book World Cup semi-final spot with 2-0 win over Morocco
France have reached the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after a commanding 2-0 win over Morocco in their quarter-final in Boston, confirming their status as one of the tournament’s leading contenders. The match was defined by a dramatic first-half penalty, which Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved from Kylian Mbappe following an unusually long three-minute…
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Pressure builds on Europe’s biggest port to be greener
The Port of Rotterdam, the largest freight port in Europe and a major fossil-fuel, energy and chemicals hub, is facing growing pressure to accelerate its shift away from oil, coal and gas. A lawsuit brought by the environmental group Advocates for the Future argues that the Port of Rotterdam Authority is not doing enough to…
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Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé fire France into World Cup semifinals with win over Morocco
Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scored second-half goals after Yassine Bounou saved a penalty kick to send France past Morocco into the semifinals.
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Mbappé stunner ends Morocco resistance to send France into World Cup semi-finals
France reached the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 quarter-final win over Morocco, avenging nothing but confirming their status as one of the tournament’s most relentless sides after beating the same opponents at the semi-final stage in Qatar. Kylian Mbappé was again decisive, missing a first-half penalty before scoring a spectacular curling opener and setting…
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FIFA World Cup champion praises Team USA despite tournament’s end: ‘They did surprise us’
France’s 1998 World Cup winner Christian Karembeu has praised the United States men’s national team following their exit from the 2026 World Cup, saying the squad exceeded European expectations on home soil. Speaking to Fox News Digital, Karembeu suggested the USMNT’s progress under head coach Mauricio Pochettino was so encouraging that he would not be…