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FIFA, Infantino, to examine 64-team World Cup for 2030 tournament

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says the possibility of expanding the men's World Cup to 64 teams will be examined after the 2026 tournament. The first 48-team World Cup, held across the US, Canada, and Mexico, has been hailed by Infantino as a success, with teams from every continent scoring and nine of ten African teams reaching the knockout stage. The 2030 edition, co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, could feature 64 teams if the proposal moves forward.

5 outlets · 8 articles Jul 12

England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi-final

England and Argentina face off in a World Cup semi-final steeped in history and rivalry, with Argentina chasing back-to-back titles and England seeking their first final since 1966. Coaches Thomas Tuchel and Lionel Scaloni downplay historical weight, while players like Alexis Mac Allister draw inspiration from Diego Maradona.

3 outlets · 5 articles Jul 12

Ryu Hae-ran captures 2nd straight LPGA major title in France

South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran captured her second consecutive LPGA major at the Amundi Evian Championship, defeating Brooke Henderson in a playoff. The victory lifted her to a career-best world ranking of No. 3.

1 outlet · 3 articles Jul 12

France and UK to increase staffing at border controls in effort to stave off travel chaos

France and the UK have agreed to boost staffing at border controls as the peak summer getaway begins, but the EU has rejected calls to suspend the new entry-exit system. With millions of British holidaymakers heading abroad, concerns grow over long queues and delays at Channel crossings.

1 outlet · 3 articles Jul 12

IN BRIEF: World Cup quarterfinal results

The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals have concluded with France, England, Argentina, and Spain advancing to the semifinals. France defeated Morocco 2-0, while England, Argentina, and Spain won their matches. The semifinals will feature the top four teams in the FIFA rankings, with record-breaking performances from Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 12

France vs Spain World Cup semifinal: Prediction, Mbappe-Yamal, venue, stats

France and Spain meet in the first semifinal of the 2026 World Cup in Dallas, with Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal headlining a star-studded encounter. Opta's model gives France a slight edge, while La Liga has adjusted its opening fixtures due to player involvement.

1 outlet · 4 articles Jul 12

Typhoon slams into eastern China as more than 2 million people evacuated

Typhoon Bavi has made landfall in eastern China, prompting mass evacuations and widespread travel disruptions. The storm, roughly the size of France, has felled trees and caused flooding before weakening to a severe tropical storm.

3 outlets · 3 articles Jul 12

US launches fresh strikes on Iran; Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed; Gulf states hit

The US launched new strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump vowed to hit 'hard' following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the strait would remain closed, while Gulf states sounded missile alerts and oil prices climbed. European foreign ministers condemned Iran's actions.

4 outlets · 4 articles Jul 12

Argentina struggle past Switzerland to set up semi-final showdown with England

Defending champions Argentina beat ten-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in the World Cup quarter-final in Kansas City, with Julian Alvarez scoring the decisive goal. They will now face England in the semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday.

3 outlets · 3 articles Jul 12

Wallabies’ pop-gun revival under Joe Schmidt blown apart as France unload heavy artillery | Daniel Gallan

France overturned a nine-point half-time deficit to beat Australia 42-26 in Brisbane, scoring 30 unanswered points in the second half. The loss extended Australia's losing streak to six matches, raising questions about the team's depth and durability under coach Joe Schmidt.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 12

Bellingham scores twice as England beat Norway 2-1 to reach World Cup semis

Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the extra-time winner, as England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in Miami and reach the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2018. Norway took the lead through Andreas Schjelderup but had a second goal disallowed, while England's coach Thomas Tuchel described his team's performance as 'sloppy' and 'lucky'.

6 outlets · 13 articles Jul 12

Spain wildfire: Firefighters begin to contain deadly blaze

At least 11 people have been killed in a wildfire in Spain's Almeria province, with five believed to be Britons. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze, which has burned thousands of hectares and forced evacuations.

3 outlets · 3 articles Jul 11

Argentina cling to Messi in bid to break Europe’s World Cup grip

Argentina, the only non-European team left in the World Cup quarter-finals, face Switzerland on Saturday. Coach Lionel Scaloni defends Lionel Messi's penalty record and insists the captain remains the best, while Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka urges fans to keep dreaming.

1 outlet · 5 articles Jul 11

Relations between Algeria and Mali thaw after year-long rift over drone

Algeria and Mali have reinstated ambassadors and reopened airspace after a 15-month rift triggered by a drone downing. The two governments announced reciprocal measures on Friday, reversing reprisals that had strained regional security cooperation.

3 outlets · 3 articles Jul 11

Datacentres drive emissions of Microsoft, Amazon and Google to half those of France

New sustainability reports show that Microsoft, Amazon and Google's combined carbon emissions rose by nearly a fifth in the past year, reaching levels comparable to half of France's annual emissions. The surge is attributed to the rapid expansion of AI datacentres, raising questions about the tech giants' climate pledges.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 11

African results justify World Cup slots increase amid criticism

With Italy failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, criticism over Africa's increased automatic slots has been countered by a strong showing: nine of ten African teams reached the knockout stage, a 90% success rate. Morocco made history as the first African side to reach the quarter-finals twice, while Cape Verde's spirited display won hearts.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 11

Typhoon Bavi: Taiwan, Japan and China face disruption after 17 killed in Philippines

Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China's Zhejiang province, leading to the evacuation of over 1.7 million people and widespread disruption across East Asia. The storm previously caused at least 17 deaths in the Philippines, brought Taiwan to a standstill, and left thousands without power in Japan.

2 outlets · 3 articles Jul 11

Could AI help al-Qaida and other groups plan terror attacks?

A new report by Tech Against Terrorism found that AI chatbots provided genuinely usable information in 32% of 2,300+ queries based on real terrorist use cases, rising to 42% when reframed as research. Experts warn of a shift from AI use in propaganda to planning attacks.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 11

Conor McGregor weighs in at 170.5lbs for UFC 329 bout vs Max Holloway

Conor McGregor made his long-awaited return to the UFC at UFC 329, weighing in at 170.5 pounds, but the fight ended in just over a minute when he appeared to injure his right knee and was stopped by TKO, handing Max Holloway the victory.

1 outlet · 3 articles Jul 11

Defending champ Kim crashes out of Evian Championship in horror outing

Grace Kim, the defending champion, and several top Australian golfers missed the cut at the Evian Championship in France, with US world No.1 Nelly Korda also eliminated. England's Lottie Woad leads after a 64, with Japan's Akie Iwai in second.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 10