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Tour de France 2026: Slovenian Pogačar wins fifth Tour de France title

Slovenian Tadej Pogačar has joined the exclusive club of five-time Tour de France winners, while Mathieu van der Poel won Sunday’s final stage through the streets of Paris.

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Ski resort in Lesotho offers rare winter escape in Africa

Skiers visit Lesotho's Afriski Mountain Resort, where snowy slopes in the Maluti Mountains attract beginners and winter sports fans from Africa.

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Dutch legend van Bommel appointed new Belgium head coach

"Together with my coaching staff, we want to build a team that is disciplined, ambitious and brave enough to compete with the very best," van Bommel said in a statement.

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Jürgen Klopp confirmed as new German national team coach

Klopp takes over following the departure of Julian Nagelsmann and a dismal 2026 World Cup campaign.

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Qatar in Motion

Qatar's Winter Sports Fiesta

In partnership with Media City

In this episode of Qatar in Motion, Laila checks out the arena of winter sports in Qatar, following athletes, coaches, and its next generation of players who didn’t necessarily grow up in the cold but are warming up to its challenges. How is Qatar building a culture around winter sports?

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Victorious Spanish team parade through Madrid after World Cup triumph

Spain's World Cup-winning team toured Madrid on an open-top bus as huge crowds lined the streets to celebrate their victory over Argentina

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High divers take the plunge at Moscow's Two Rivers festival

High divers from 11 countries compete at Moscow's Two Rivers festival, featuring river jumps, rowing races and hydroflight performances.

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Spain World Cup winners celebrate with fans in Madrid

Spain's World Cup-winning team celebrated with fans at Madrid's Cibeles Square, lifting the trophy, dancing and singing after beating Argentina.

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Chaos erupts in Buenos Aires after Argentina's World Cup final defeat

Riot police use water cannon in Buenos Aires after Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain, as protests break out in the capital.

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Running holidays: Europe's best destinations for a 'runcation'

Running holidays are becoming one of travel's fastest-growing trends, with new search data revealing a surge in demand for active getaways. From the Dolomites to Madeira, these are the best places in Europe to lace up your trainers.

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Trump queries Tuchel's tactics in England's World Cup semifinal loss

"They took their best player, and they put him on defence," Trump said, referring to England striker Harry Kane.

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2026 World Cup: How to watch the final without risking your heart

Spanish cardiologist José Abellán explains how the stress of the 2026 World Cup final can increase heart risks and which three heart attack symptoms fans should never ignore.

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Rubik’s Cube stars shine at European speedcubing event in the Netherlands

More than 1,000 speedcubers from 53 countries are competing in Arnhem, the Netherlands, from 16 to 19 July 2026. Events range from blindfolded solves to solving while wearing oven gloves.

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Fact check: False claims target referee after Egypt World Cup exit

Screenshots of temporary edits to François Letexier's Wikipedia page have been used to support claims that Egypt's match against Argentina was rigged.

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Spain knock out France to reach 2026 World Cup final

Spain beat France 2-0 with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro and will contest the World Cup final against the winner of England v Argentina.

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Argentina fans erupt as Messi's men reach World Cup semifinal

Argentina fans celebrate in Buenos Aires after a dramatic 3-1 extra-time win over ten-man Switzerland sends the defending champions into the World Cup semifinals.

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England battle past Norway as Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland

England will go on to face Argentina in the semifinals in Atlanta on Wednesday. The winners of that tie will play either Spain or France in the World Cup final.

Health news

World Cup match stress can trigger a heart attack

Scientific evidence shows that emotional stress during the most intense matches can raise the risk of cardiovascular events in vulnerable fans.

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Paris City Hall draped in Les Bleus colours ahead of World Cup quarter-final

Paris City Hall displays Les Bleus banners ahead of France's 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Morocco, showing support for the national team.

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Wrestlers train for Mongolia's iconic Naadam festival

Mongolian wrestlers train at Basu camp with sparring, fitness and football drills as they prepare for the annual Naadam festival.