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Netanyahu to run again, party confirms after Trump doubts claim

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:22:35 GMT

TEL AVIV, Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu will run for re-election this year, his party said on June 10, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was unsure if the Israeli prime minister would run again.

In a short statement, Netanyahu's Likud Party said he would take part in the election and, God willing, he would win. The election has not been officially announced yet, but it mu

After retaliatory strikes, Trump warns Iran will ‘pay the price’

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:41:34 GMT

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Even as the United States carried out airstrikes on Iran early on June 10, and Iran responded by attacking countries in the region, U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iran would "pay the price" for delays in peace talks.

Trump made the warning just hours after Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, all of which host U.S. troops, were hit by Iranian attacks. It was the second time this week that exchang

8 killed in historic Lebanese city of Tyre in Israeli airstrike

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:33:53 GMT

DUBAI/BEIRUT: Israel carried out an airstrike on the historic port city of Tyre in southern Lebanon on June 9, killing at least eight people. This escalation is putting more pressure on efforts to negotiate a peace deal to end the wider war in the Middle East.

A day earlier, Israel and Iran had stopped direct attacks on each other after U.S. President Donald Trump called for a halt. However, Iran warned it would

Iran, Israel stop firing on each other after Trump tells them to

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:53:31 GMT

DUBAI/JERUSALEM: Iran and Israel said on June 8 that they had stopped attacking each other after U.S. President Donald Trump urged them to immediately "stop shooting."

However, Iran warned it would restart strikes if Israel continued attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The attacks over the past 24 hours were the most direct clash between Iran and Israel since a ceasefire in April, raising fears that U.S. effo

UN food agency warns that countries face hunger because of Iran war

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:53:45 GMT

UNITED NATIONS: The U.N.'s food agency says the Iran war is pushing millions more people into serious hunger, as it had warned would happen if the conflict worsened and oil prices stayed high.

The World Food Program (WFP) said its study in three vulnerable countries shows that an extra 2.5 million people in Somalia, 2.3 million in Afghanistan, and 1.3 million in Sri Lanka are

Ex-Marine with Nazi tattoo wins Democratic primary

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:10:58 GMT

Scandal-plagued Graham Platner will face Republican Susan Collins in Novembers Senate election

US Marine veteran Graham Platner, who recently covered up a Nazi-style tattoo, has won Maine's Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Senator Susan Collins in November.

Platner, a progressive with no previous political experience, won 75% of the vote, garnering support from left-wing D

Former US Marine who covered up Nazi tattoo wins Democratic primary

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:10:58 GMT

Scandal-plagued Graham Platner will face Republican Susan Collins in Novembers Senate election

US Marine veteran Graham Platner, who recently covered up a Nazi-style tattoo, has won Maine's Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Senator Susan Collins in November.

Platner, a progressive with no previous political experience, won 75% of the vote, garnering support from left-wing D

US launches additional strikes on Iran, cites "continued and unwarranted aggression"

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:30:27 GMT

Washington DC [US], June 11 (ANI): US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday (local time) said that its forces have begun launching additional self-defence strikes against multiple targets in Iran.

It also stated that the action is in response to continued and 'unwarranted' Iranian aggression.

In a post on X, the official account of US Central Command shared, 'U.S. Central Command forces began launching add

Iraq lose to Venezuela, Saudi Arabia draw with Senegal in World Cup warm-ups

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:59:51 GMT

Pennsylvania [US], June 10 (ANI): Iraq suffered a 2-0 defeat against Venezuela in their final FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up friendly in Bridgeville, Illinois, on Wednesday.

Venezuela took the lead in the 17th minute through Cristian Casseres, who finished from close range to put the South American side ahead.

The visitors doubled their advantage immediately after the restart when Casseres won possession and s

William Saliba plays in final friendly, on target for France's World Cup opener

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:40:35 GMT

(Photo credit: Yukihito Taguchi-Imagn Images)

William Saliba was deemed fit ahead of France's final friendly before the World Cup and would be set for full participation in the Group I opener June 16 against Senegal barring setbacks with his ailing back.

Saliba, 25, had scans on his back last week to determine whether discomfort he flagged was potentially a more serious injury.

Manager Didier Deschamp

William Saliba fit for final friendly, on target for France's World Cup opener

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:19:12 GMT

(Photo credit: Yukihito Taguchi-Imagn Images)

Saliba, 25, had scans on his back last week to determine whether discomfort he flagged was potentially a more serious injury.

Manager Didier Deschamp

Qatar, Iran discuss mediation efforts as regional tensions escalate

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:00:30 GMT

Doha [Qatar], June 8 (ANI): In a fresh diplomatic push to address ongoing regional volatility, Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has held a telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss bilateral mediation frameworks and the security situation in West Asia, according to an official statement released by the Qatari government.

During the high-level di

Iran's IRGC says it targeted Israel's Nevatim and Tel Nof bases

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:59:22 GMT

Tehran [Iran], June 8 (ANI): In a significant escalation of hostilities in West Asia, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force says it has launched a fresh wave of military strikes targeting key Israeli air installations, Iran's semi-official Mehr News Agency reported on Monday.

The military offensive, designated as 'Operation Nasr,' reportedly targeted core sectors within two of Israel's most

Israeli army confirms airstrikes on Mahshahr petrochemical plant in Iran

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:59:15 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], June 8 (ANI): The Israeli military has confirmed executing targeted airstrikes against a major industrial site in southwestern Iran, marking an aggressive expansion of its cross-border kinetic operations.

In a brief operational update published on social media platform X, the military apparatus disclosed that the Israeli Air Force had recently 'attacked several targets at the petrochemical comp

Air raid sirens blast across Israel after fresh missile barrage threatens Trump's peace deal

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:03:24 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], June 8 (ANI): Air raid sirens resonated across central and southern Israel on Tuesday after Iran launched a fresh missile barrage towards Israeli territory, according to Iranian news agency ISNA.

The latest projectile bombardment materialised just hours after the Israeli military executed a series of overnight airstrikes deep inside Iran, pushing the regional theatre into a sharp, immediate cyc

"No self-respecting country would tolerate it": Israeli envoy to US defends strikes on Iran

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:59:42 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 8 (ANI): The Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, has robustly defended his country's kinetic operations inside Iranian territory, asserting that 'no self-respecting country' would tolerate the repeated missile barrages launched by Tehran against Israeli citizens.

Elaborating on the scope of the operation via a statement on social media platform X, the diplomat clarif

Israel Claims 'Large-Scale Strike' On Iran Defense Systems

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Israel Reports 'Large-Scale Strike' On Iran Defense Systems

The Israeli military said it had completed "a large-scale strike" on strategic defense systems in Iran.

"Dozens of Air Force fighter jets, guided by Military Intelligence, completed a short while ago an extensive strike against strategic defense systems of the Iranian terror regime," the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) sai

Iran Halts Strikes Amid Trump Cease-Fire Remarks

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Iran Halts Strikes Amid Trump Cease-Fire Remarks

Iran has said it is halting its military operations against Israel.

The announcement follows multiple waves of strikes between Iran and Israel and comes shortly after US President Donald Trump stated that Iran and Israel were "looking to do an immediate cease-fire."

Iranian media citied the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquar

Iran Launches Missiles Toward Israel, IDF Says, Straining Cease-Fire

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Iran Launches Missiles Toward Israel, IDF Says

Israel says Iran launched missiles toward the Israeli territory "a short while ago."

"Defense systems are operating to intercept the threat," the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in aposton X on the morning of June 8.

The IDF urged the public to follow safety directives, enter protected spaces when alerted, and stay there unt

Iran launches missiles at Israel for first time since April ceasefire

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:45:16 GMT

JERUSALEM/TEHRAN, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Iran on Sunday evening launched several waves of missiles against Israel and warned the latter not to retaliate, in the first such strikes since a ceasefire was reached in April.

The missiles triggered sirens across northern Israel. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said the military "will strike the en

Iraq and Syria announce temporary closures after Iran's missile attack on Israel

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:57:45 GMT

Tehran [Iran], June 8 (ANI): Iran has closed the airspace over the western part of the country following a salvo of missiles launched at Israel in response to its recent strike on Lebanon, as per Times of Israel.

'Due to safety and security assessments... the western part of the country's airspace was declared closed until further notice,' says Majid Akhavan, the spokesman for the National Civil Aviation Organisa

Iraq closes airspace for 72 hours

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:39:57 GMT

BAGHDAD, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Iraq announced tonight the closure of its airspace to air traffic for a period of 72 hours.

The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority.

7 OPEC+ nations announce second straight 188,000 bpd output increase for July

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:59:06 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Seven OPEC+ countries have announced a second consecutive monthly increase in oil production, agreeing to raise output by 188,000 barrels per day (bpd) in July 2026 after approving an identical increase for June last month, as the group continues its gradual easing of voluntary supply cuts.

The decision was taken during a virtual meeting of Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kaza

Mbappe, Cherki reportedly upset over FFF image rights deal with Betclic

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:34:19 GMT

Paris [France], June 7 (ANI): French football stars Kylian Mbappe and Rayan Cherki have reportedly expressed displeasure over a recent decision by the French Football Federation (FFF) regarding the use of their image rights.

According to L'Equipe, as cited by Goal.com, the two forwards were unhappy after the FFF allegedly granted their images to Betclic, a sports-betting operator, for promotional purposes. The mo

Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago Airport ahead of FIFA World Cup

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:59:29 GMT

Chicago [US], June 7 (ANI): Iraq's preparations for their long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup were overshadowed after star striker Aymen Hussein was reportedly held and questioned for nearly seven hours upon arrival in the United States, reported Reuters.

The 30-year-old forward, who scored the decisive goal that secured Iraq's qualification for the World Cup, arrived in Chicago with the national squad ahea

World Insights: Iran war spurs Mideast security recalibration, strategic diversification

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:45:15 GMT

Confidence in U.S. security commitments among Gulf and Arab states has been significantly eroded as Washington's approach is increasingly perceived as selective and heavily centered on Israel's security interests.

CAIRO, June 7 (Xinhua) -- Over the past three months, U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered retaliatory attacks on U.S. military bases across the Gulf and disrupted shipping in the Str

Spain fine-tune plans for World Cup with friendly against Iraq

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:13:07 GMT

Spain's team members attend a training session ahead of the friendly football match against Iraq ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Ciudad del Futbol in Las Rozas, Madrid, June 3, 2026. /VCG

As preparations intensify for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, European champions Spain held a training session at their National Team Headquarters in Las Rozas, Madrid, ahead of Thursday's friendly against Ira

The Empire of Double Standards

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:02:27 GMT

Gaza, Iran, and the Machinery of Western Power

For decades, the United States and its transatlantic allies have presented themselves as the guardians of democracy, freedom, and human rights. Yet across the Middle East, this moral narrative has repeatedly collided with a far darker reality one marked by war, sanctions, military occupation, political interference, and the destruction of civilian life.

From Ir

Roundup: Int'l day for dialogue among civilizations marked at UN organizations

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:45:57 GMT

BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) -- The International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations has been celebrated by United Nations organizations in New York, Vienna and Paris.

The Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations organized a thematic event on Wednesday at the UN headquarters in New York, with nearly 300 high representatives and UN officials participating.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and

A proverb that connects Iraq and China

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:15:26 GMT

At the 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance in Beijing, Iraq's former president recalled an old Arabic saying: Seek knowledge, even as far as China. For centuries, his culture has seen China as a source of wisdom and know-how.

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U.S. Embassy in Iraq urges citizens to leave amid regional escalation

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:46:46 GMT

BAGHDAD, June 11 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Embassy in Iraq on late Wednesday night issued a security alert advising U.S. citizens in the country to maintain heightened readiness and stay alert amid unfolding regional developments.

In a statement, the embassy warned that travel disruptions and airspace closures could occur on short notice due to the current regional situation.

It also reminded U.S. citizens of

Former Iraqi President on Gaza Crisis: "This Is a Disaster for the Entire Region"

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:46:42 GMT

"This is not only a disaster for the Palestinian people, but a disaster for the population of the entire region," former Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid said in an exclusive interview with Xinhua, calling for respect for human rights, United Nations resolutions and the rule of law.

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People from Gaza deserve basic human rights -- former Iraqi president

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:45:42 GMT

Human rights can never be talked about while ignoring many people's sufferings in the world. Every child, doctor and resident of Gaza is entitled to basic human rights, said the former Iraqi president Abdul Latif Rashid while attending the 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance in Beijing.

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UN Commissioner: I hope US reconsiders immigration policy for World Cup

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:21:33 GMT

MADRID, June 10 (Xinhua) -- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Wednesday called on the United States to reconsider its immigration policies ahead of the World Cup.

Even before the tournament has kicked off, U.S. immigration issues have emerged as a major talking point following several controversial incidents involving the Iranian and Iraqi national teams, as well as the squads of Senegal and U

Dutch legend Ruud Gullit calls on FIFA president to resign over World Cup immigration chaos

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:21:20 GMT

NEW YORK, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit published an open letter on Wednesday, a day before the start of the World Cup, calling on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign amid growing controversy surrounding U.S. immigration policies.

Recent days have seen a series of incidents involving teams and officials traveling to the tournament, with Iran's national team forced to move its traini

Iraq loses final World Cup warmup

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:49:29 GMT

BRIDGEVIEW, United States, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Forward Ali Yousif was sent off as Iraq finalized its World Cup preparations with a 2-0 friendly loss to Venezuela on Tuesday.

Cristian Casseres gave Venezuela the lead with a 17th-minute strike and he then turned provider, setting up Jesus Ramirez to double the lead just after halftime.

Iraq was forced to play the last 20 minutes with 10 men after Yousif was

5 killed, 1 injured in vehicle rollover in S. Iraq

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:45:16 GMT

BAGHDAD, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Five people, including three children and two men, were killed and a woman was injured Tuesday when a car overturned near the southern Iraqi city of Diwaniyah, local officials said.

Major Saad al-Waeli from the Diwaniyah Police Command told Xinhua that the civilian vehicle overturned due to excessive speeding near the city, some 180 km south of the capital Baghdad.

Sameer al-Ab

Iraq reports 145 Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever cases, 9 deaths

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:45:12 GMT

BAGHDAD, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Iraq's health ministry announced on Monday that the country has recorded a total of 145 Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) cases, including nine deaths, since the beginning of 2026.

Ministry spokesperson Saif al-Badr said in a statement that Dhi Qar province in southern Iraq recorded the highest infection number, documenting 74 confirmed cases and six fatalities.

According

UAE expresses solidarity with Iraq, conveys condolences over victims of passenger bus accident

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:33:47 GMT

ABU DHABI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Iraq over the victims of an accident involving a passenger bus that overturned near the city of Nasiriyah in southern Iraq, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the

Iran says what happened in past 24 hrs fuels "disorganized" status of diplomatic process

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:45:28 GMT

TEHRAN, June 8 (Xinhua) -- An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Monday that what has happened over the past 24 hours will only further exacerbate the "disorganized" status of the diplomatic process between Tehran and Washington to end conflicts.

Esmaeil Baghaei made the remarks at a weekly press conference when mentioning the ongoing clashes between Iran and Israel that erupted late Sunday night following

Iraq reopens airspace after Iran announces cessation of military operations

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:45:07 GMT

BAGHDAD, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Iraq's Civil Aviation Authority announced on Monday the reopening of the country's airspace to flights arriving at and departing from all Iraqi airports, as well as the resumption of air traffic operations.

In a statement, the authority said flight operations would resume in accordance with the approved operational procedures.

It added that it would continue to monitor and asse

Spain boss De la Fuente confident injured trio will be fit for World Cup debut

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:45:39 GMT

MADRID, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente remains confident that injured trio of Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Victor Munoz will be fit in time to start his side's FIFA World Cup campaign.

De la Fuente was speaking to the press ahead of his side's friendly against Peru in the Mexican city of Puebla, which is the final chance to make adjustments ahead of his side's World Cup opener against Cabo V

Iraq dismisses claims of civilian aircraft crash

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:10:36 GMT

BAGHDAD, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Iraqi aviation authorities on Sunday denied reports that a civilian aircraft had crashed inside Iraqi territory or airspace, saying no such incident had been recorded.

In a statement, Civil Aviation Authority chief Bankin Rikani stressed that air traffic across Iraqi airspace and airports is being continuously monitored and that no civilian aircraft accident had occurred.

5th LD Writethru-Roundup: Iran launches missiles at Israel for first time since April ceasefire

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:45:12 GMT

The missiles triggered sirens across northern Israel. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said the military "will strike the e

Iraqi armed group threatens to attack U.S. bases if Washington joins attacks on Iran

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:16:03 GMT

BAGHDAD, June 7 (Xinhua) -- The Iraqi Shiite militia Kata'ib Hezbollah on Sunday threatened to attack U.S. military bases and interests in Iraq and the region if Washington joins military attacks against Iran, according to a statement issued by the group.

In a brief statement posted on its website, the group said that "if America intervenes in the confrontation, we will target its bases and interests in Iraq and

4th LD: Iran launches 4 missile barrages against Israel; regional countries close airspace amid renewed tensions

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:15:59 GMT

JERUSALEM/TEHRAN, June 7 (Xinhua) -- The Israeli military said Sunday night that Iran has so far fired four missile barrages towards the country.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The missiles have triggered sirens across northern Israel.

Effi Defrin, spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces, said Sunday that Iran has made "a grave mistake" by firing missiles at Israel, adding that

1st LD Writethru: Regional countries close airspace as Iran launches missiles against Israel

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:45:42 GMT

BAGHDAD/DAMASCUS, June 7 (Xinhua) -- Several countries in the Middle East, including Syria and Iraq, announced partial or full closure of their airspace on Sunday following Iranian missiles launched toward Israel.

After the attacks, Iran's Civil Aviation Authority said the country's western airspace will be closed until further notice in view of the security and safety assessments, the semi-official Tasnim news

3rd LD: Israel says Iran fired 4 missile barrages; Iran warns of "more crushing blows" if Israel expands attacks on Lebanon or retaliates against Iran

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:45:14 GMT

JERUSALEM/TEHRAN, June 7 (Xinhua) -- The Israeli military said Sunday night that Iran has so far fired four missile barrages towards the country.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The missiles have triggered sirens across northern Israel.

Israel's state-owned Kan TV news, citing an Israeli official, reported that the country would "not allow the equation Iran is attempting to create,"

21 killed, 19 injured in bus-truck collision in S. Iraq

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:15:13 GMT

BAGHDAD, June 7 (Xinhua) -- At least 21 people were killed and 19 others injured, including two Iranian nationals, on Sunday in a bus-truck crash involving Shiite pilgrims in southern Iraq's Dhi Qar province, the Iraqi Health Ministry announced.

Ministry spokesperson Saif al-Badr said in an audio statement that a passenger bus carrying Shiite pilgrims collided with a fuel truck, causing a fire that left several

Things get serious as Spain prepares for final World Cup preparation game

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:17:04 GMT

MADRID, June 7 (Xinhua) -- Spain travels to Mexico on Sunday ahead of its second and final warm-up match before the World Cup finals, with coach Luis de la Fuente likely to field a team similar to the one that will kick off its campaign against Cabo Verde on June 15.

The Spanish will make a three-hour flight to face Peru in Puebla, only three days after travelling to their base camp in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on

FIFA World Cup Group I preview: Mbappe, Haaland lead scintillating attack

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:46:58 GMT

PARIS, June 7 (Xinhua) -- At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Group I featuring France, Norway, Senegal and Iraq is not a classic "group of death", but it offers one of the biggest stories of the tournament: Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, two of the most talked-about strikers in the current era, are set to finally meet on the World Cup stage.

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France arrives as one of the title favorites

Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World Cup

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:20:24 GMT

The Bayern Munich winger and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbapp were joined in a fearsome attack by Dsir Dou and Ousmane Dembl. The Paris Saint-Germain pair had been rested for the previous friendly a loss to Ivory Coast after winning the Champions League.

But Olise shone brightest, drilling home rebounds just before and just after half-time before curling in a superb shot from outside the area to finish off the vi

Players to watch: France's Kylian Mbapp

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:02:18 GMT

The next timeKylian Mbappscores for France, he will draw level with Olivier Giroud's national record of 57 goals.

Giroud took 131 games to rack up his tally. Mbapp is one goal off his mark after 96 appearances.

Mbapp's first strike for France was notched up on 31 August 2017 during his fifth cap for his country.

It was the final cut in a 4-0 laceration of the Netherlands in a qualifier for the 2018 Wo

Bakersfield hostage siege- Why the FBI flew in its elite Hostage Rescue Team

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:11:07 GMT

Bakersfield hostage siege- Why the FBI flew in its elite Hostage Rescue Team

$700M in COPS grants open for police agenices

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:10:23 GMT

$700M in COPS grants open for police agenices

Fort Worth city settles with police captain for $1M in harassment, retaliation suit

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:09:57 GMT

Fort Worth city settles with police captain for $1M in harassment, retaliation suit

Bethlehem cop Sean Reifel on 'Love Island USA' criticized by mayor

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:08:19 GMT

Bethlehem cop Sean Reifel on 'Love Island USA' criticized by mayor

Carrollton officer dies nearly a year after being struck by vehicle while directing traffic

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:08:05 GMT

Carrollton officer dies nearly a year after being struck by vehicle while directing traffic

Lawrence officer severely injured after being dragged 2 blocks by suspect

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:07:35 GMT

Lawrence officer severely injured after being dragged 2 blocks by suspect

Atlantic City officer continues ICU recovery after being wounded in shootout with suspect

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:06:59 GMT

Atlantic City officer continues ICU recovery after being wounded in shootout with suspect

Bodycam shows suspect fleeing Louisiana officers attacked by alligator

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:06:33 GMT

Bodycam shows suspect fleeing Louisiana officers attacked by alligator

Video- Jacksonville officer stops driver barreling through Ironman race zone

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:05:21 GMT

Video- Jacksonville officer stops driver barreling through Ironman race zone

Former Warren officer acquitted of manslaughter in fatal pursuit crash

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:04:59 GMT

Former Warren officer acquitted of manslaughter in fatal pursuit crash

TrueAllele Reliability Upheld in Over 50 Admissibility Challenges

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:04:57 GMT

TrueAllele Reliability Upheld in Over 50 Admissibility Challenges

Wilson opts to turn on parts of Seattle's security camera network ahead of World Cup

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:04:50 GMT

Wilson opts to turn on parts of Seattle's security camera network ahead of World Cup

Video- Boy ejected from vehicle crash nearly lands on Gwinnett County police cruiser

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:04:44 GMT

Video- Boy ejected from vehicle crash nearly lands on Gwinnett County police cruiser

Video- Suspect in out-of-control vehicle shoots through Missouri trooper's window

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:04:36 GMT

Video- Suspect in out-of-control vehicle shoots through Missouri trooper's window

Bodycam video shows San Francisco officer wounded after suspect opens fire following pursuit

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:03:56 GMT

Bodycam video shows San Francisco officer wounded after suspect opens fire following pursuit

'It's coming'- Homan warns of ICE surge in NYC

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:03:21 GMT

'It's coming'- Homan warns of ICE surge in NYC

Oakland County sheriff credits recruitment strategy for expanded academy class

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:02:57 GMT

Oakland County sheriff credits recruitment strategy for expanded academy class

BWC- Pasadena officer shoots colleague in 'horseplay' incident

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:02:42 GMT

BWC- Pasadena officer shoots colleague in 'horseplay' incident

6.5 bn Loss to Economy If UK Sees Fall in Engineering Grads

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:36:41 GMT

6.5 bn Loss to Economy If UK Sees Fall in Engineering Grads

Domestic abuse suspects targeted before World Cup in West Midlands Police raids

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:27:51 GMT

Domestic abuse suspects targeted before World Cup in West Midlands Police raids

Two arrests and three police officers injured in protest at asylum hotel

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:27:41 GMT

Two arrests and three police officers injured in protest at asylum hotel

Calgary police say 4 people now charged in connection with Ogden homicide

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:38:11 GMT

Calgary police say 4 people now charged in connection with Ogden homicide

'Smash and grab' concerns won't stop new Elgin Tesco Express

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:49:52 GMT

'Smash and grab' concerns won't stop new Elgin Tesco Express

Ocean View man arrested for driving in a construction zone

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:09:09 GMT

Ocean View man arrested for driving in a construction zone

Pilot hurt after aircraft crashes into Lake Shasta, deputies say

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:04:40 GMT

Pilot hurt after aircraft crashes into Lake Shasta, deputies say

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office releases video of drone unit in action

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:33:18 GMT

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office releases video of drone unit in action

US diplomat found dead in Myanmar as police treat case as possible homicide - Myanmar

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:11:35 GMT

US diplomat found dead in Myanmar as police treat case as possible homicide - Myanmar

2 dead after crash involving Oakland police vehicle NBC Bay Area

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:10:45 GMT

2 dead after crash involving Oakland police vehicle NBC Bay Area

Worker rescued after falling in building under construction in San Francisco NBC Bay Area

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:03:34 GMT

Worker rescued after falling in building under construction in San Francisco NBC Bay Area

Study- Alabamas commercial construction industry generates more than $20 billion for state economy

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:08:11 GMT

Study- Alabamas commercial construction industry generates more than $20 billion for state economy

Tick behind meat allergy could spread deadly disease to your cat

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:06:45 GMT

Tick behind meat allergy could spread deadly disease to your cat

Port Allen council approves $33,000 to upgrade police patrol cars

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:37:37 GMT

Port Allen council approves $33,000 to upgrade police patrol cars

Baton Rouge man on ankle monitor made up to 1,181 bond violations, prosecutors say

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:37:23 GMT

Baton Rouge man on ankle monitor made up to 1,181 bond violations, prosecutors say

St. Francisville Police chief vows zero tolerance after highway shootout, four in custody

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:33:49 GMT

St. Francisville Police chief vows zero tolerance after highway shootout, four in custody

Sutter County library HVAC theft could cost $100K, police say

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:13:13 GMT

Sutter County library HVAC theft could cost $100K, police say

Stockton police arrest suspect in deadly April shooting

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:12:08 GMT

Stockton police arrest suspect in deadly April shooting

Court awards $21,500 to unlawfully detained police officer

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:35:56 GMT

Court awards $21,500 to unlawfully detained police officer

Man armed with knife fatally shot by police in Glendale

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:17:44 GMT

Man armed with knife fatally shot by police in Glendale

18-year-old recovering, juvenile arrested after shooting in Elk Grove, police say

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:13:19 GMT

18-year-old recovering, juvenile arrested after shooting in Elk Grove, police say