Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey lost a court challenge on Tuesday that would have allowed him to enter Canada for his side’s World Cup opener in Toronto. The former Arsenal player, who awaits trial on rape charges in Britain, will be eligible to play in Ghana’s following two matches, both of them in the United States/ … Read more
World Cup 2026: France beat Senegal as Mbappé becomes Les Bleus’ record goal-scorer Source link
After a slow and uninspired start, France finally managed to kick off their 2026 World Cup with a win, defeating Senegal 3-1. French supporters watching the game from the Paris fan zone went wild at Kylian Mbappe’s two goals. The French football star is now the new all-time leading scorer for the French national team. … Read more
Fourteen people will stand trial in France over the deaths of 31 migrants in the deadliest recorded small-boat disaster in the English Channel, prosecutors said on Tuesday. The defendants are accused of links to people-smuggling networks involved in the November 2021 sinking, which left four others missing. Source link
Anyone who wants to be taken seriously in the European defense industry must attend Eurosatory, France’s largest defense trade show, held every two years. This week, the industry is once again showcasing its latest advances at the vast exhibition grounds in Villepinte, near Paris. More than 2,000 exhibitors meet military officials, politicians and industry professionals. … Read more
Favorites France overcame a wobbly start to defeat Group I rivals Senegal 3-1 in their World Cup opener on Tuesday, with captain Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to overtake Olivier Giroud as Les Bleus’ all-time top scorer and move within two goals of Miroslav Klose’s World Cup record. FRANCE 24’s Selina Sykes reports from the MetLife … Read more
US law enforcement said on Tuesday it had foiled an alleged plot to attack the White House during a mixed martial arts event attended by President Donald Trump. Five men were charged after authorities disrupted plans to deploy explosive-laden drones and use snipers to target “high-value targets” amid an evacuation. Source link
Goalkeeper Vozinha was Cape Verde’s hero in Monday’s 0-0 draw against Spain, which marked his country’s first-ever World Cup match. At age 40, he was playing in his first World Cup match and was named man of the match. Source link
In tonight’s edition, Senegal faces two-time champions France in New Jersey in a kickoff for the group of death at the World Cup. Also, Africa CDC warns the Ebola crisis in Congo has the potential to become the worst ever of its kind. And 50 years ago, thousands of young South Africans from Soweto protested … Read more
On Tuesday, leaders at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains were seeking to identify alternative routes to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which US President Donald Trump said would be “completely open” on Friday. Speaking with FRANCE 24’s Sharon Gaffney, Maisoon H Kafafy, Senior Advisor to the Atlantic Council’s Middle East programme, says that in previous … Read more