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UK protesters mistake Pakistan U19 team for asylum seekers
New Delhi: A bizarre chapter unfolded outside a Portsmouth hotel, where the Pakistan Under-19 team was based during their multi-format tour of England, when a group of masked anti-immigrant protesters mistook the…
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UK government bans goods from Israeli settlements in West Bank
London: The United Kingdom government said on Tuesday, September 8, that it’s banning trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, where it says “settler terrorists” are carrying out ethnic cleansing…
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BAPS clarifies no one denied access during Eiffel Tower visit
Paris: The BAPS (Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha) Hindu temple in Paris has clarified that the private visit by a delegation from the temple to the Eiffel Tower was coordinated with the…
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Women told to be ‘invisible’ at Eiffel Tower, BAPS denies claim
Paris: The world-renowned Eiffel Tower in France was shut on Monday, September 7, after its staff reportedly went on strike over female workers being asked “to be made invisible” from the site…
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Iran warns France against interference in internal affairs
Tehran: The Iranian Intelligence Ministry warned the French government against “illegal interference” in Iran’s internal affairs. In a statement on its website, the ministry said on Saturday, August 15, that two French…
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France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls
Paris: France has banned unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law aimed at protecting consumers from intrusive sales pitches and shielding vulnerable people from fraudulent commercial practices. The law backed by President…
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Over Rs 75 crore spent on PM Modi’s foreign visits in 2026
New Delhi: Over Rs 180 crore was incurred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to 23 countries, including the US, the UK, France, China and Japan in 2025, according to data shared…
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We’ll realise the ‘madness’ when we reach Spain: Simon
New Delhi: Unai Simon has described Spain’s FIFA World Cup glory as “madness” after the goalkeeper played a key role in La Roja’s march to the title for the first time in…
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Messi eyes Mbappe’s Golden Boot lead before World Cup final
New York: Lionel Messi has quite a climb to catch Kylian Mbappé for the Golden Boot. The Argentina superstar has won just about everything in soccer except for the award for being…
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England beat France 6-4 for third place in FIFA World Cup
Miami Gardens: Bukayo Saka scored three goals to lead England to a 6-4 win over France for third place in the World Cup, while Kylian Mbappé surpassed Lionel Messi’s career World Cup…
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Paris Grand Mosque marks 100 years amid rising tensions
Paris: A hundred years ago, Paris erected a monumental mosque to honour Muslim soldiers from French colonies who fought in World War I. It’s now an integral part of the capital’s bustling…
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Spain blank France 2-0 to reach FIFA World Cup final
Arlington: Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro earned Spain a deserved 2-0 win over France at Dallas Stadium in their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final here at the Dallas Stadium on…
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FIFA WC: Mbappe steal spotlight as France sail into semi-final
Foxborough: Kylian Mbappe overcame a first-half penalty miss to lead France into a third successive FIFA World Cup semi-final, beating Morocco 2-0 in the last-16 here at the Boston Stadium. Mbappe recovered…
- Middle East
Iran warns against foreign military presence in Strait of Hormuz
Tehran: Iran has issued a stern warning against any foreign military presence in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway should not become a venue for “extra-regional” military displays after the…
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FIFA WC: France beats Sweden 3-0 as Kylian Mbappé makes history
East Rutherford: Kylian Mbappé put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and then added a second-half goal to break a World Cup knockout round scoring record, and…
