- 3d ago
Rajoy's column calling France's World Cup side 'without French players' ignites racism row ahead of semifinal
Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy wrote that France "doesn't have any French players," triggering condemnations from Paris and Madrid hours before the two nations meet in the World Cup semifinal in Dallas.
- 4d ago
Algeria and Mali restore diplomatic ties, reopen airspace after 15-month freeze
Coordinated announcements on 10 July 2026 saw Bamako and Algiers reopen their skies to each other's civilian and military flights, with both ambassadors heading back to their posts.
- 5d ago
Algerian migrant slashes woman's face on Milan metro, shouted 'I am a man and Muslim'
A 27-year-old Algerian irregular migrant attacked a young Moroccan woman on the platform of Milan's Duomo metro station, cutting her face and lip with a knife after allegedly yelling 'What are you looking at? I am a man and a Muslim'. The man was arrested at the scene.
- 5d ago
France and Morocco set for tense World Cup quarter-final as authorities tighten security
French authorities gear up for the high-stakes match on July 9, with reinforced police presence and calls for calm from ministers.
- 6d ago
Switzerland beats Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarterfinals, Manzambi's tournament in doubt
Switzerland defeated Colombia on penalties in the World Cup round of 16, but the victory was overshadowed by a knee injury to star forward Johan Manzambi that could end his tournament.
- Jul 7
Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954
Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw in Vancouver, advancing to the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 72 years and setting up a meeting with holders Argentina.
- Jul 5
Europe's third heatwave of 2026 pushes Italy toward 45 degrees, fuels Fontainebleau fire and drives excess deaths
Italy is set to reach 45 degrees Celsius in inland Sardinia as the third major heatwave of the year intensifies across Europe, while a large fire has consumed 800 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest near Paris and the UK reports up to 2,700 excess deaths.
- Jul 5
Trump reimposes Iran blockade with 20% Hormuz toll as US launches third night of strikes and Tehran hits UAE tankers
Washington moved to reimpose a naval blockade on Iran and charge 20% on cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, while Iranian forces struck two Emirati tankers and US-allied military sites across the Gulf.
- Jul 4
Morocco ousts Canada 3-0 in World Cup last 16 as Davies absence looms large
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice and Soufiane Rahimi added a late third as Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in Houston, ending the co-hosts' groundbreaking World Cup run. Canada captain Alphonso Davies missed the match with hamstring discomfort.
- Jul 4
Switzerland ends 88-year knockout drought, faces Colombia in World Cup last 16
Switzerland ended an 88-year wait for a World Cup knockout win by beating Algeria 2-0, and will now face Colombia in the round of 16 on Tuesday in Vancouver.
- Jul 4
Riyad Mahrez retires from Algeria duty after World Cup round-of-32 exit against Switzerland
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez announced his international retirement following a 2-0 defeat by Switzerland in the World Cup round of 32, closing a 12-year career with the Desert Foxes.
- Jul 3
Cape Verde push Argentina to the brink before exiting World Cup in extra time
The tournament debutants held the reigning champions to a 3-2 thriller after extra time, having drawn with Spain and Uruguay in the group stage.
- Jul 3
Switzerland beats Algeria 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16, first knockout win since 1938
Goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye, both set up by Johan Manzambi, sent Switzerland into the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Algeria in Vancouver.
- Jul 2
Algeria legislative elections see historic low turnout of 20.79%
Provisional figures from the electoral authority put participation at 20.79%, the lowest ever recorded for a legislative election in the North African country.
- Jul 2
Switzerland end 88-year wait for World Cup knockout win, beat Algeria 2-0 to reach last 16
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored early in each half as Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver, advancing to the World Cup round of 16 for the first time since 1938.
- Jul 2
England face Argentina in World Cup semi-final as Bellingham-Tuchel tension and Spence redemption shape the narrative
England meet Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday for a place in the 2026 World Cup final, with Jude Bellingham's public disagreement with manager Thomas Tuchel and Djed Spence's resurgence as an impact substitute dominating the buildup.
- Jul 1
Riad Bouchaker found guilty of attempted murder of three children in Dublin’s Parnell Square knife attack
A jury at Dublin’s Central Criminal Court convicted Riad Bouchaker of attempting to murder three small children and assaulting a crèche worker during a knife rampage at Parnell Square East in November 2023. The unanimous verdict came after about six hours of deliberation spread over two days.
- Jun 29
Spain faces Austria in World Cup last 32 as Canada becomes first to reach round of 16
After winning Group H, Spain will meet Austria in the round of 32 on 2 July in Los Angeles, with Portugal or Croatia possibly waiting in the last 16.
- Jun 28
Iran's World Cup dream crushed by 96th-minute Austria goal, travel row and VAR heartbreak
Iran's World Cup campaign came to a devastating end when Austria struck in the 96th minute to earn a 3-3 draw with Algeria, sending both nations through and eliminating Team Melli after a tournament overshadowed by travel restrictions, political tensions and VAR controversy.
- Jun 28
Argentina draws a smooth path to the semis as Germany braces for a knockout gauntlet at the 2026 World Cup
Defending champions Argentina face a favourable road to the last four, while Germany must overcome a string of heavyweights including France, the Netherlands and Spain to keep their title hopes alive.
