World Cup 2026: Spain crowned champions after extra-time thriller against Argentina
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time on Sunday evening to claim their second World Cup title, with Ferran Torres’ clinical finish in the 105th minute proving decisive in this championship battle. Both sides created opportunities but found…
New York flash floods after storms cause widespread disruption
New York City and New Jersey were battered by torrential rain and thunderstorms on Saturday, triggering flash flooding and widespread disruption. The downpour cascaded into subway stations and flooded city streets in parts of New York and the Tri-State…
India bans march on parliament by ‘Cockroach’ activists, risking a standoff
Police in India have denied permission for a march on parliament by supporters of the youth-led «Cockroach» movement on Monday, risking a standoff as calls grow for the sacking of Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s education minister over exam paper…
Cuban dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara goes into exile in US
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Cuban government’s «brutal crackdown against its own people five years ago is yet another reminder of the unique misery and evil that is innate to the communist system». «Otero Alcántara’s only…
Spain-Argentina live: Defending champions face European powerhouse for the crown
Spain and Argentina meet in the World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with both nations seeking to etch their names in football history. The European champions face the defending world champions in a clash of styles, experience, and…
Neighbours star Terence Donovan dies aged 90
British-Australian actor Terence Donovan – known for his roles on Neighbours and Home and Away – has died aged 90, his family has said. His son, the actor Jason Donovan, confirmed his father died peacefully in Melbourne, Australia on Saturday…
World Cup final: "It is going to be the best day of my life"
«It’s going to be the best day of my life,» one supporter said before heading to the World Cup final. Fuente: Leer la noticia original
World Cup final 2026: Is this the last time we’ll see Argentina’s Lionel Messi?
If Messi decides to carry on with Argentina to 2030, then he would become the oldest outfield player to appear at a World Cup, at the age of 43 – unless, of course, Cristiano Ronaldo opts to keep going for Portugal. Not only could Messi add a new…
Israel says Iran missile towards Jordan’s Aqaba intercepted
Israeli and Jordanian forces on Sunday intercepted an Iranian missile aimed at the Jordanian city of Aqaba, the Israeli military said. Reporting from Israel, FRANCE 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky explains that Israel was hit by sharpnel from the…
Marathon runners compete on drifting sea ice at North Pole
Twenty-three runners from seven countries took part in races at the Arctic’s geographic North Pole, organisers have said, in an event they dubbed as the «world’s coolest marathon». The races took place on drifting sea ice at the geographic…