World Cup
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The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe discussed his ambitions for African football and his tenure as CAF president.
31 Oct
South Africa hold off New Zealand to win record fourth Rugby World Cup. Defending champions kick their way to 12-11 win after All Blacks captain Sam Cane became first player to be red-carded in a final.
31 Oct
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announces on on Monday that Dec. 15 will be a public holiday in the country to celebrate their World Cup win.
8 Sep 2023
The French front pages are gripped by rugby fever as the World Cup kicks off this Friday on home soil. Will France convince as host nation, less than a year before the Olympics? Also: another South Korean elementary school teacher commits suicide as teachers protest nationwide against bullying and pressure from parents.
6 Sep 2023
The future of the Spanish FA boss hangs in the balance. But for women’s football, the backlash against Luis Rubiales and the stunning World Cup win could pave a path to a brighter future.
21 Aug 2023
Spain captain and World Cup final hero Olga Carmona found out after the match that her father had died, the Spanish FA (RFEF) said on Sunday.
17 Aug 2023
A big part of New Zealand's World Cup legacy could involve keeping girls in football longer. To this end, a symposium focused on enhancing the understanding and acceptance of the effects of menstruation on athletes.
15 Aug 2023
A koala named Matilda has predicted that Australia will beat England in Wednesday's Women's World Cup semi-final at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
12 Aug 2023
Sam Kerr is Australian football. The Chelsea forward belongs amongst the world's elite and a home World Cup could define the legacy of one of the most decorated footballers in the women's game.
8 Aug 2023
Australia are riding a wave of popularity and hype at this Women's World Cup. Forever an underdog in the world game, the team's belief, ability and results are making a mockery of that tag.
8 Aug 2023
After announcing her retirement before the World Cup, Megan Rapinoe hoped her groundbreaking career could end in a blaze of glory. The final chapter wasn't fitting, but her impact on women's football will be everlasting.
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Brazil and Colombia experienced a "remarkable" decrease in forest loss in 2022 and 2023, a new report finds. The two countries are home to the Amazon rainforest, one of the world's greatest weapons against climate change.
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Food brand Everest, a household name in India, has said its fish curry spice blend was safe for use following concerns about a cancer-causing chemical.
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The leader of Russia's Orthodox Church has suspended the priest who led a memorial service for Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. Church head Patriarch Kirill is a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin's.
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Thailand's parliament passed a same-sex marriage bill Wednesday, paving the way for the kingdom to become the first Southeast Asian nation to recognise LGBTQ marriage equality.
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Police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters at university campuses across the US. We look at comparisons with Vietnam War-era student protests and scour the editorial pages of student newspapers. In other news: Portugal marks 50 years today since the end of the Salazar dictatorship on a bittersweet note, as the far right has made gains in recent elections.
