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'Why not?': Cape Verde eye seismic World Cup shock against Argentina
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (626+ words) Houston (AFP) " Cape Verde say they have the quality, the heart and the global football family behind them as they size up a seismic World Cup shock against Lionel Messi's Argentina. Issued on: 27/06/2026 - 19: 07 The debutants will play the reigning champions…...
Germany braces for record temperatures as heatwave moves east
11+ hour, 8+ min ago (555+ words) France, Britain, Switzerland and "Germany all experienced record heat in June, and the weather system could test more records "as it rolls across Germany towards Poland. On Friday, a new German record of 41. 3 C was reached near the city of…...
Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clash
16+ hour, 47+ min ago (561+ words) Guadalajara (Mexico) (AFP) " Uruguay bowed out of the World Cup as goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's howler gifted Spain a 1-0 win in Guadalajara to secure top spot in Group H. Issued on: 27/06/2026 - 04: 17 Alex Baena's weak shot slipped through Muslera's grasp for the only…...
World Cup 2026: Spain seal Group H as Cape Verde's dream run reaches World Cup knockouts
16+ hour, 40+ min ago (472+ words) Uruguay crashed out of the World Cup on Friday after goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's costly error handed Spain a 1-0 victory in Guadalajara, sending the European champions through as Group H winners. Cape Verde also reached the knockout stage after a 0-0 draw…...
Hospitals overwhelmed as Europe heatwave shifts east
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (566+ words) Paris (France) (AFP) " A deadly European heatwave that has saturated hospitals as temperatures soared to record highs was to shift east on Friday, with authorities warning of more misery on a continent not used to stretches of punishing heat. Issued…...
Sweltering France sees jump in coastal waters' temperatures
3+ day, 15+ min ago (116+ words) France 24 - We and our partners use cookies or similar technologies to access and store non-sensitive information such as your IP address. - The processing of your personal data allows us, for example, to improve your user experience, monitor audience ratings, offer…...
'Like a fridge': France cave homes offer lucky few respite from heat
1+ week, 1+ day ago (432+ words) Troo (France) (AFP) " Millions in France are grappling with scorching heat, but Jean-Luc Eclercy-Deterpigny is not worried as his living room inside a former quarry offers refreshing refuge. Issued on: 19/06/2026 - 19: 57 "It feels like stepping inside a fridge," said the 57-year-old…...
Europe: How energy crises are accelerating the shift to renewables
1+ week, 1+ day ago (118+ words) France 24 - We and our partners use cookies or similar technologies to access and store non-sensitive information such as your IP address. - The processing of your personal data allows us, for example, to improve your user experience, monitor audience ratings, offer…...
French school forced to adapt to early heatwave driven by climate change
1+ week, 2+ day ago (178+ words) France has entered a heatwave, as the mercury climbs into the high thirties across parts of the country - up to ten degrees higher than normal for the time of year - with an orange level heat alert declared in twenty-six departments…...
Spain must put Cape Verde World Cup 'grief' behind them, says Merino
1+ week, 4+ day ago (452+ words) Atlanta (AFP) " Mikel Merino said Spain have to react to the "grief" of failing to beat debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, but is confident the European champions are still contenders to win the competition. Issued on: 16/06/2026 - 20: 21 It…...