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Kylian Mbappe slams Paraguayan senator over racist World Cup comments

Amarilla posted a series of racist comments on X after Mbappe converted the winning penalty in France's victory over Paraguay on Saturday

Balogun suspension sparks integrity debate despite FIFA, Trump defence

The Belgian Football Association said it informed the U.S. Soccer Federation it was contesting Balogun's eligibility

Arthur Fery becomes first British wild card to reach Wimbledon quarterfinal

Arthur Fery used to come to Wimbledon when he was a kid to watch Roger Federer on Centre Court.

Alexandra Eala remains Philippines' ray of hope despite Wimbledon 2026 exit

The 21-year-old Filipina had ousted defending champion Iga Swiatek but couldn't solve Jasmine Paolini on Monday, losing 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 on Centre Court

Ronaldo-inspired Cobolli headlines Italy's memorable day at Wimbledon

Cobolli reacted by leaping into the air and pumping his fist. He launched a ball into the crowd before moving forward to shake hands with De Minaur

Asian Games debut marks new chapter for rapidly growing virtual taekwondo

Once unfamiliar and experimental, virtual taekwondo is now emerging as a structured competitive discipline

Scoreless Pulisic hobbled by injuries in disappointing FIFA World Cup run

The most accomplished U.S. striker, Pulisic was held scoreless in his second World Cup. He has 33 goals in 90 international appearances, but has scored just once in eight World Cup games

Explosions in Damascus during French Prez Macron's Syria visit, 4 injured

Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel, where he was meant to stay

Building White House helipad for new, more powerful Marine One: Trump

He said the project would be privately funded and estimated its cost at up to $6 million

Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in Hormuz off Oman coast

No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, though Iran is suspected of attacking at least two other vessels in the strait travelling on a route near Oman in recent days

Spain set World Cup record with sixth straight clean sheet as Simon shines

Spain broke its tie with Italy (1990) and Switzerland (2006-10) for the most consecutive World Cup matches not allowing a goal

Mbappe slams Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after World Cup match

France star Kylian Mbappe on Monday condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she made following Paraguay's loss to France in the round of 16 at the World Cup.

Egypt coach says no sympathy for Palestinians is 'not human' at World Cup

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan broke away from discussing his team's upcoming World Cup round of 16 match against Argentina to give an impassioned monologue about the plight of the Palestinian people.

Haaland-led WC run is stirring up soccer pride for Norway fans everywhere

Erling Haaland banged the drum to lead Norway fans in the Viking Row that has become a signature part of the World Cup.

Belgium, UEFA slam FIFA over Balogun decision as Trump claims credit

The on-field integrity of soccer's biggest event came under a shocking attack in what seemed a blatant case of political interference.

Trump: WC referee's red card call was 'horrible', left outcome to FIFA

'All I did was ask for a review,' Trump said when asked about it during an unrelated Oval Office event. 'I didn't say, You have to do this.'

Nato Chief Mark Rutte asks allies for credible defence spending plans

Spain endorsed the goal but said that it could fulfill NATO's security requirements without spending so much. Some countries are still struggling to meet the alliance's old target of 2 per cent of GDP

China test-launches ballistic missile from submarine in South Pacific

China's military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific.

11 killed, several injured as Russia launches missile, drone attack on Kyiv

Waves of missiles and drones struck Ukraine's capital, exposing gaps in its air defences as Russia said the assault was retaliation for recent long-range strikes

Asian shares mixed, oil prices decline after Opec+ announces output hike

Japan's Nikkei 225 lost 0.4 per cent to 69,468.17. Tech giant SoftBank Group Corp. declined 3.4 per cent, while computer chipmaker Tokyo Electron shed 1.4 per cent