France survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts
After dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts angered many of those watching.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-07-05
Farage denies breaking rules after reports of undeclared benefits from ally
The Sunday Times said the Reform UK leader failed to declare benefits from an ally convicted of fraud in the US.
co.uk
This immigrant served in the US military. Now he faces deportation
Benito Miranda Hernandez completed three tours during the Iraq war but now faces removal from the US to Mexico.
aljazeera.com
France overcome resolute Paraguay to reach quarter-final
World Cup favourites France book their quarter-final place thanks to Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty against a stubborn Paraguay side in Philadelphia.
co.uk
Storms force evacuation of July 4 celebrations in Washington
Trump to speak at Lincoln Memorial as extreme heat and thunderstorms disrupt 250th anniversary events
ft.com
Mexico could bring the best out of Tuchel's England
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Thomas Hitzlsperger, Joe Hart and Micah Richards feel the way Mexico play could bring out the best of Thomas Tuchel's England side.
co.uk
White nationalists march on Washington DC ahead of Freedom 250 celebrations
Hundreds of masked white nationalists marched on Washington DC ahead of Freedom 250.
aljazeera.com
Iran war live: Huge crowds mourn Khamenei, Trump vows calm during funeral
Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family were killed in a US-Israeli air strike in February.