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Croatia's Domagoj Vida apologises for "Glory to Ukraine" video

FIFA is now investigating a second video that has surfaced of Croatian defender Domagoj Vida shouting “Glory to Ukraine!”

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World Cup: France are through to the final after beating Belgium 1-0

France will play in Sunday's World Cup final after beating Belgium 1-0.

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As it happened: Wednesday, July 11

This is our coverage of the key news from Europe and beyond this morning, Wednesday, July 11.

Iran

Iranian politician claims France team relies on 'African giants'

France's squad includes two players born overseas, both of whom have lived in their adopted country since the age of 2.

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Russia

LGBT activists protest in Moscow by forming 'hidden' Pride flag

In honour of Pride Month, six activists joined together for three days in Moscow during the World Cup wearing different coloured football shirts to represent the pride flag of the LGBT community.

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Belgian fans raise the roof on flight to World Cup game in St Petersburg

Belgian fans on their way to St Petersburg had a great time during their flight.

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World Cup volunteers shimmy in flash mob and join pitch on Red Square

More than 17,000 volunteers helped mount the World Cup in Russia, welcoming spectators to stadiums and fan fests and assisting teams and journalists with a smile.

Russia

Euroviews. Russia’s World Cup victory | View

How much can a bunch of guys kicking around a small ball boost a bruised and battered reputation like Russia’s? More than you think.

Sport

World Cup 2018: France vs Belgium, a short history

A brief look at the football history between France and Belgium.

France

Kylian Mbappé, the ace in France's pack

He's only 19 year old but Kylian Mbappé could be France's best player and one who could help it win the World Cup..

Sport

Why do England fans sing 'It’s Coming Home' — and are they right?

"Three Lions" - a 1996 song by two British comedians is top of the iTunes chart in the UK, and inspiring millions of English football fans dreaming of World Cup glory.

Russia

Russian fans sad but proud after World Cup exit

Russians have expressed pride that their team - the lowest ranked in the tournament - had made it so far.

Sport

Croatia beat Russia on penalties, qualifies for World Cup semi-finals

Croatia beat Russias, qualify for World Cup semi-finals. They will play England on Wednesday.

Belgium

Belgium knock five-time winners Brazil out of World Cup

Belgium produced a stunning performance on Friday to win 2-1 against Brazil and go through to the semi-final against France

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Feeling good: positive stories from the week

Studies have shown that increasing positive emotions has a powerful effect on our general wellbeing. This is why we’d like to introduce you to our roundup of some of the brightest stories from this week.

France

The French pig who predicts the results of the World Cup

French pig Marcel is the latest animal to predict the outcome of World Cup matches.

Sport

France beat Uruguay 2-0, advance to semi-finals

France beat Uruguay 2-0, advance to semi-finals.

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World Cup: Belgium are through to the semis after beating Brazil 2-1

Belgium will face France in the semi-finals on Tuesday (July 10).

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England qualify for World Cup semi-finals after 2-0 win over Sweden

England will face either Russia or Croatia in the semi-finals

France

French media: Macron 'puts off poverty plan to go to World Cup'

French media have blamed Macron for putting off the awaited poverty plan so he can attend the French team's matches at the World Cup.