Ivory Coast's Diomande living World Cup dream, dealing with tragedy

Two years after leaving the United States following a series of unsuccessful MLS tryouts, Yan Diomande is shining at the World Cup for Ivory Coast -- and still grieving a family tragedy.

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South Africa's Broos takes aim at World Cup covered stadia, drinks breaks

Broos said "only the grass" resembled a football stadium after a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in Atlanta kept Bafana Bafana's chances of World Cup progress alive.

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Lebanon says 18 killed in strikes, Israel reports deaths of 4 soldiers

Israel had said it was striking Hezbollah targets overnight and into the morning, while the Iran-backed militant group said it was attacking Israeli forces around the southern town of Nabatieh.

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South Korean leader says he told Trump sanctions on North are 'ineffective'

"I told him sanctions and pressure (against the North) are ineffective," Lee told reporters in Seoul.

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Luis Diaz shines as Colombia beat Uzbekistan in World Cup group game

Colombia beat World Cup debutants Uzbekistan 3-1 in their opening Group K game on Wednesday thanks to an inspired performance from Luis Diaz at the Estadio Azteca.

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Liverpool agree deal to sign Spain forward Munoz from Osasuna

Liverpool have won the race to sign Spain forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna for a reported fee of £34.5 million ($45.5 million).

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Kane scores twice as England beat Croatia to launch World Cup charge

Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England eventually saw off Croatia 4-2 to launch their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday.

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Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point

Cristiano Ronaldo's record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a disappointing start as DR Congo secured their first-ever point at the finals, drawing 1-1 with Portugal

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Why are Kenyan kids burning schools and killing their classmates?

To many, Kenya's strange and deadly spate of arson attacks is the result of an education system buckling under chronic funding shortfalls and corruption.

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The vaccines and treatments being developed for Ebola outbreak

There are no vaccines or treatments for the strain of Ebola that has killed more than 200 people in DR Congo and Uganda, but several are being urgently developed.

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Ex-presidents, stars, but no Trump, turn out for Obama Center

All living US ex-presidents -- with the notable absence of Donald Trump -- joined a star-studded lineup Thursday for the opening of Barack Obama's presidential center in Chicago.

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US lifts Iran ports blockade as uncertainty clouds Swiss Iran talks

The US on Thursday lifted a blockade of Iranian ports imposed during the Middle East war after President Donald Trump signed a deal to end the conflict.

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Ghana pushes for concrete slavery reparations

Ghana hosted a landmark global conference on Thursday seeking to translate growing political support for slavery reparations into practical commitments towards justice.

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Norway coach hails Haaland after World Cup double

Norway coach Stale Solbakken said star striker Erling Haaland proved the World Cup "wasn't too big" for him as he scored two goals in the 4-1 win over Iraq on Tuesday.

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Austria beat Jordan 3-1 in World Cup group game

Austria recorded a 3-1 win against World Cup first-timers Jordan, rounding off their opening match of the tournament with a penalty from veteran forward Marko Arnautovic.

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School games: Kisumu Boys, Maseno and Nyakach Girls eye Kisumu County titles

Kisumu Boys, Maseno School and Nyakach Girls will be seeking to dominate football, basketball and rugby when the Kisumu County Term Two games kick off at Onjiko High School

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DR Congo president clears hurdle to seek third term

In office since 2019, Tshisekedi comes to the end of his second -- and, under the current constitution, final -- five-year term in 2028.

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South Africa president warns against 'scapegoating' migrants

One of Africa's largest economies, South Africa has long attracted migrant workers from across the continent, both legally and illegally.

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Trump threatens 'dropping bombs' if Iran doesn't 'behave'

US President Donald Trump says he is ready to resume military action if Tehran did not abide by its obligations, two days ahead of the signing of an accord to end the war.

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'I'm the boss', Trump tells G7 counterparts

Amid laughter, Macron appeared to take the comment with good humour. "How are you?" the French president asked.

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France and two-goal Mbappe roar into World Cup

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France overcame early wobbles to open their World Cup account with a 3-1 win against Senegal

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Magical Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina win

Messi opened his record-breaking sixth World Cup with a hat-trick to become the tournament's joint all-time top scorer as Argentina launched their bid for back-to-back titles

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G7 leaders applaud Iran, Ukraine progress ahead of tackling AI

France, whose President Emmanuel Macron is chairing the G7, published a communique overnight that said all the leaders had agreed on key geopolitical issues.

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UK PM says Russian warship's warning shots 'reckless' not 'sinister'

"I think it's reckless," Starmer said following the incident, which came after UK commandos intercepted and boarded a suspected Russian shadow fleet vessel on Sunday in the same part of the Channel.

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Global data declaration targets illegal fishing

The issue is existential for local fishermen just a few kilometres up the Kenyan coast, who accuse large, foreign-crewed trawlers of destroying fish stocks and damaging the marine environment.

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'We have always won': Ebola pioneer still on front line at 84

Fifty years later, and now aged 84, Muyembe is still on the front line against a virus he helped uncover as the DRC battles its 17th deadly outbreak.

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Lebanon president says negotiations with Israel 'independent' of US-Iran deal

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Wednesday that his country's negotiations with Israel in Washington were independent of the US-Iran deal to bring an end to the Middle East conflict.

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Trial begins of former Central African leader

A UN-backed court in the Central African Republic will begin the trial in absentia of former president Francois Bozize, over crimes against humanity committed between 2009 and 2013.

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Tunisia sack coach Lamouchi, appoint Herve Renard after one World Cup game

Tunisia have responded to their 5-1 World Cup thrashing by Sweden by sacking coach Sabri Lamouchi and replacing him with Frenchman Herve Renard

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Iran says footballer's US visa expires after World Cup opener

An Iranian national football team player's US visa has expired, leaving his future at the World Cup shrouded in doubt with Tehran engulfed in a bitter diplomatic row with Washington.

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UK ups Russia sanctions to bring 'war machine to halt': Starmer

"Working with our G7 allies, we will continue to increase the pressure on Putin and his circle of collaborators until Russia's war machine is brought to a halt and peace returns to our continent."

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Rudiger extends Real Madrid deal

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has extended his contract until 2027, Los Blancos announced on Tuesday.

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DR Congo Ebola peak 'in front of us', outbreak could last a year: Red Cross

Since the outbreak was declared in the DRC on May 15, 808 cases have been confirmed in the country, including 192 deaths, according to the World Health Organization.

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Belgium fight back to draw with Egypt in World Cup group game

Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday.

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Uruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia in World Cup draw

Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open.

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Iran begin fraught World Cup with 2-2 New Zealand draw

Iran twice battled back for a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in their frenetic opening match of a World Cup campaign that has been utterly overshadowed by war, politics and protests.

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What to know about seismic UK by-election that imperils PM Starmer

Britain holds a special vote on Thursday that is expected to set in motion an attempt to oust Labour leader Keir Starmer as prime minister.

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Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests

Lionel Messi's Argentina and Kylian Mbappe's France, the two teams who contested a thrilling World Cup final four years ago, roar into the 2026 tournament on Tuesday.

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French spies drop AI giant Palantir over US overreliance fears

France's domestic intelligence agency will stop working with American AI giant Palantir, as European nations increasingly doubt the dependability of the United States.

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Serena Williams to play doubles with sister Venus at Wimbledon

Serena Williams will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022 after the American legend was given a wildcard to play the doubles event with her sister Venus on Tuesday.

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