Brazil were training ahead of their meeting against Scotland in Miami. Photo: AFP LOS ANGELES: From David Narey’s toepoke to the opening game of France 98, World Cup clashes between Brazil and Scotland became a staple at the tournament towards the end of the last century and the teams renew acquaintances in a decisive final group game on…
US imposed new reality in Lebanon, restricting Israel activity under Iran deal, media says Netanyahu hid facts US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a bilateral meeting between US President Donald Trump and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on the sidelines of the G7 summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 16,…
Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembélécelebrate France’s third goal. Photo: AFP MIAMI: Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th cap by scoring two more World Cup goals on Monday as France eased to a 3-0 win over Iraq in a game delayed by two hours by a severe storm. Mbappe opened the scoring in the 14th minute and added another nine…
Says Ukraine is trying to create favourable conditions ahead of stalled peace talks Russia’s President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with graduates of higher education institutions of the Defence Ministry, Emergencies Ministry, Federal Security Service, Federal Guard Service, National Guard, Interior Ministry, Investigative Committee and Federal Penitentiary Service in Moscow, Russia, June 23, 2026.PHOTO: REUTERS…
Vondrousova has yet to decide whether to appeal the ban. Photo: AFP LONDON: Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova insisted she “never doped” after an anti-doping watchdog had banned her from tennis for four years on Monday. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) blames the 26-year-old Czech for failing to open the door to an anti-doping officer in…
LONDON: Uncapped wing Fehi Fineanganofo said he hoped to get out of his contract to play for English club Newcastle to pursue a place at the 2027 World Cup, after being named in the All Blacks squad. The 23-year-old signed a contract with Premiership club Newcastle Red Bulls in January, before a stellar season with Super Rugby champions…
Algeria players celebrate after the match. Photo: REUTERS MIAMI: Algeria stormed back to beat Jordan 2-1 and eliminate the World Cup debutants with a match to spare on Monday thanks to second-half goals from substitute Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri. Benbouali’s header cancelled out Nizar Al-Rashdan’s first-half opener and Gouiri poked home in a goalmouth scramble eight minutes from time to revive Algeria’s…
Erling Haaland has scored 24 goals in his last 12 competitive appearances for Norway. PHOTO: AFP MIAMI: Erling Haaland scored his second World Cup brace in a row as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on Monday to punch their ticket to the last 32. Norway substitute Marcus Holmgren Pedersen struck late in the first half in New Jersey…
AI-driven data centers face scrutiny over heavy energy and water use and limited public transparency globally United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivers a speech during the Climate Innovation Forum, part of London Climate Action Week, at the Guildhall in central London, on June 23, 2026. PHOTO: AFP The United Nations called on major artificial…
Actor confronts cancer fears, drawing on personal loss to portray resilience and hope Photo: Angelina Jolie poses for pictures on red carpet for the premiere of “Couture”/Reuters Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie faced one of her deepest fears on screen for the French film “Couture” – being diagnosed with cancer. Based on the personal experiences…