France captain Kylian Mbappé has condemned racist remarks made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla after France's 1-0 World Cup win over Paraguay, as the senator's comments drew widespread condemnation from officials in both France and Paraguay.

President Paul Kagame has been appointed co-chair of the newly launched AI for Good Global Commission, a global initiative bringing together leaders from governments, business and international organisations to promote responsible artificial intelligence development.

All French diplomats stationed in Burkina Faso have returned to France following Ouagadougou’s decision to sever diplomatic relations with Paris, while Burkina Faso’s diplomatic staff have been ordered to leave France, according to the French Foreign Ministry.

Cristiano Ronaldo's pursuit of a first FIFA World Cup title came to an end on Monday night as Portugal were eliminated by Spain in the last 16 following a 1-0 defeat in Dallas.

Rwanda and Israel have signed two cooperation agreements aimed at strengthening collaboration in education, scientific research and international development, as the two countries pledged to deepen bilateral ties built on a shared commitment to resilience, innovation and sustainable development.

A coalition of 24 Libyan political parties has rejected a new U.S.-led diplomatic initiative aimed at unifying Libya's divided governments, condemning it as foreign interference that prioritizes external oil interests and elite power-sharing over democratic elections.

Erling Haaland produced a stunning second-half brace to send Norway into the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a famous 2-1 victory over Brazil, condemning the five-time champions to one of the most disappointing exits in their modern history.

Morocco secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a convincing 3-0 victory over Canada on Saturday, as Azzedine Ounahi’s second-half brace and a late goal from Soufiane Rahimi sealed a polished finish to a tense last-16 encounter.

Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a remarkably well-preserved Byzantine-era residential city buried beneath the Western Desert, shedding new light on urban life nearly 1,600 years ago.

At least 3,700 excess deaths were recorded across France, Belgium, and the Netherlands during a severe June heat wave that pushed temperatures above 40°C (104°F), according to national authorities. Officials say the figures are preliminary and could rise as more data is analysed.