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‘Overturn this’: Belgian team and fans mock Donald Trump and FIFA

Belgium has ended the USA’s World Cup campaign, with many taking great joy in the host nation’s humiliating 4-1 defeat following the controversy over FIFA’s decision to suspend a US red card prior to the game.

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Keith Richards: America is 'a bit of a disappointment at the moment'

Prior to the release of their 25th studio album this Friday, Rolling Stones' Keith Richards has commented on whether one of their new songs is an anti-Trump track...

Cinema

Venice Film Festival to honour George Clooney

US actor, director and producer George Clooney is to receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the upcoming Venice International Film Festival (2-12 September).

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July 4 photo goes viral – described as ‘defining image’ of America

The Fourth of July, marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, left behind a disturbing photograph depicting a young Black woman in a Washington Metro carriage, surrounded by masked white supremacists. Many have called for the Reuters photo to receive the Pulitzer Prize.

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'The Trump Card': Viral reactions to FIFA’s US red card reversal

If you get a red card at the World Cup, you miss the next game... Unless Donald Trump steps in. The world has reacted to the controversial move by FIFA to lift the ban given to the US team's star striker, following a call by Trump to Gianni Infantino.

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Have England finally got a decent World Cup anthem?

The team's travelling football supporters have taken to singing ‘Wonderwall’ by Oasis with the players at full-time. Now, streams are up and a new tradition is born. Can it last?

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Fatherland' - Pawlikowski's poignant masterpiece

Paweł Pawlikowski's first film in eight years stars Sandra Hüller and Hanns Zischler as Erika and Thomas Mann, as they embark on a road trip across Germany during the Cold War.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding frenzy in full swing in New York

Taylor Swift and her American football-player fiancé Travis Kelce have kicked off rumoured wedding celebrations at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Here’s what we know so far.

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Why are fans declaring 'South Korean football is dead'?

South Korea's World Cup came to an end last weekend, but the nation's anger continues to boil over, threatening to bring the culture of football into further disrepute. And expose a corruption case.

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Queen Camilla faces backlash after royal meeting with J.K. Rowling

Queen Camilla recently spent time with J.K. Rowling to mark the start of Royal Week in Scotland. This has sparked criticism, leading many to call out the Royal Family for displaying poor judgement - especially at the end of Pride month.

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How much was Trump paid by Amazon for 'Melania' documentary?

Trump’s cryptocurrency earnings were disclosed this week, leading to scathing criticism online. Part of the financial disclosures reveal how much he was paid by Amazon for this year’s Melania documentary.

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All members of Venezuelan metal band confirmed dead in earthquakes

The band Van Der Dijs were in their rehearsal space at the time of the natural disaster.

Food and Drink

'Εβίβα!' It's official: Europe's Best Bar is in Greece

The inaugural list of Europe’s 50 Best Bars has been revealed, and it was a great night for the Greek capital Athens...

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Did The Simpsons really predict the final of the 2026 World Cup?

Some people believe that they know who will face off in the final of this year’s FIFA World Cup – all because of an episode of The Simpsons from 1997. The claim is going viral on social media, and many are affirming that this is the US animated sitcom predicting the future once more...

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Village People lead singer Victor Willis dies aged 75

Willis was a founding member of Village People, whose hits include ‘Y.M.C.A.’, ‘Go West’ and ‘In The Navy’.

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Netflix faces backlash over AI Gene Wilder voice for Willy Wonka show

The voice of deceased actor Gene Wilder has been recreated using AI for a new Willy Wonka-themed competition show on Netflix... Fans are not happy that the eccentric chocolatier’s voice has been recreated.

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International Joke Day: What is the funniest joke in the world?

In 1969, the world was introduced to a joke so good, so funny, so ruthlessly powerful that anyone who read or heard it would die from laughter...

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In the rough: Critics outraged at Donald Trump’s latest golf project

Donald Trump has announced his new plan: the renovation of Washington D.C.'s East Potomac Golf Links. Critics aren't happy about the "vanity project".

Lifestyle

Naomi Osaka wows Wimbledon crowd with ‘Kill Bill’ inspired kimono

Japan's four-time major winner paid tribute to her nation's culture by arriving for her opening match at Wimbledon in a full-length kimono - entirely white to adhere to the tournament's strict dress code rules.

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Hot wax: Are your vinyls at risk during a heatwave?

Social media users and music lovers are starting to panic about their record collections during the ongoing heatwave. Euronews Culture dispels a few myths and puts you on the right track...

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