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Sinner, Djokovic withdraw from Montreal Masters
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260724-sinner-djokovic-withdraw-from-montreal-masters
Published: July 24, 2026 18:50
In a packed schedule, world number one Sinner and 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic both had deep runs at Wimbledon earlier this month, where Italian Sinner won the men's title and Serbian Djokovic reached the semi-finals. "After carefully considering…
Michael Kim fires 59 at PGA Tour 3M Open
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260724-michael-kim-fires-59-at-pga-tour-3m-open
Published: July 24, 2026 17:56
Kim birdied the last four holes at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota, lifting both arms in triumph when the putt rolled in before unleashing a mighty fist-pump. The Seoul-born American had 12 birdies without a bogey and walked off the course with a…
Fury stops Wach in Thailand to close in on Joshua fight
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260724-fury-stops-wach-in-thailand-to-close-in-on-joshua-fight
Published: July 24, 2026 17:48
Fury, 37, outclassed Wach in front of 1,500 spectators in the Thai resort city of Pattaya in a bout that was not broadcast live on television. Former two-time world heavyweight champion Fury chipped away relentlessly at the 46-year-old until he was pulled…
Pogacar lauds team spirit after 'rough' Tour de France days
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260724-pogacar-lauds-team-spirit-after-rough-tour-de-france-days
Published: July 24, 2026 17:36
Illness had been spreading through the UAE camp since the beginning of the week, with Adam Yates suffering particularly on Tuesday and Wednesday, Tim Wellens complaining of feeling ill, Florian Vermeersch saying he was carrying an injury, and Brandon…
James hopes to bring title magic to Philadelphia 76ers
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260724-james-hopes-to-bring-title-magic-to-philadelphia-76ers
Published: July 24, 2026 17:30
James, the NBA all-time scoring leader and a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player, has won four titles in a 23-year career, most recently with the Los Angeles Lakers. But "King James" announced on June 30 that he would depart the Lakers as a free agent,…
LeBron James: 'King' seeks final NBA conquest with 76ers
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260724-lebron-james-king-seeks-final-nba-conquest-with-76ers
Published: July 24, 2026 17:04
It is the "last decision" for the league's all-time leading scorer -- a player dubbed "The Chosen One" when he was still in high school, who has embraced excellence ever since, and never been afraid to use the platform of his superstardom. "I still want…
British sprinter Ujah denies alleged cryptocurrency fraud
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260724-british-sprinter-ujah-denies-alleged-cryptocurrency-fraud
Published: July 24, 2026 16:34
The athlete was among 10 people who appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court, east of London, on Friday accused of being part of an organised crime group linked to a scam. This was said to have involved phone calls to multiple victims from people purporting to…
Pogacar extends Tour de France lead with 'cool' Alpe d'Huez win
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260724-pogacar-extends-tour-de-france-lead-with-cool-alpe-d-huez-win
Published: July 24, 2026 16:22
Having launched his attack with 12km left, the reigning champion finally caught Richard Carapaz and Lenny Martinez inside the final two kilometres. "It's very cool to win up here -- it was a crazy atmosphere, all the climbing," said Pogacar. "It was…
LeBron James says he will play for Philadelphia 76ers
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260724-lebron-james-says-he-will-play-for-philadelphia-76ers
Published: July 24, 2026 16:10
James, a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player, has won four titles in a 23-year career, most recently with the Los Angeles Lakers. But the 41-year-old superstar announced on June 30 that he would depart the Lakers as a free agent, sparking a frenzy of…
Pogacar extends Tour de France lead with Alpe d'Huez win
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260724-pogacar-extends-tour-de-france-lead-with-alpe-d-huez-win
Published: July 24, 2026 15:54
Having launched his attack with 12km left, the reigning champion finally caught Richard Carapaz and Lenny Martinez inside the final two kilometres and then dropped them with just 800m left. It was a fifth stage victory this year for the 27-year-old…
Despite Haas struggles, youthful Bearman believes he can win
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260724-despite-haas-struggles-youthful-bearman-believes-he-can-win
Published: July 24, 2026 14:54
At just 21, the Englishman started his second full season strongly for Haas, with top-10 finishes in the first two races but has since picked up only one more point. Part of a quintet of youngsters in the paddock, Bearman trails behind F1's two other…
IOC reject complaint against FIFA chief Infantino over 'political neutrality'
Published: July 24, 2026 14:50
The FairSquare complaint alleges that Infantino has "repeatedly breached IOC's rules on political neutrality by offering his political support for US president Donald Trump". "The IOC Ethics Commission thoroughly analysed the complaint by FairSquare,"…
Tens of thousands in France flee burning holiday haven, by road and sea
Published: July 24, 2026 14:24
"It's a disaster, it's horrible," Jean Goncalves told AFP early Friday morning, a T-shirt tied around his face. The 54-year-old, who has lived in Lege-Cap-Ferret for 30 years, fled his home after watching his neighbour's wooden house catch fire. The…
Maresca says it's a 'privilege' to succeed Guardiola at Man City
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260724-maresca-says-it-s-a-privilege-to-succeed-guardiola-at-man-city
Published: July 24, 2026 14:00
Former Chelsea and Leicester boss Maresca was named as Guardiola's successor after the Catalan stepped down at the end of last season, having won 20 trophies during a superbly successful 10-year spell at the Etihad Stadium. "First of all, I have to say…
Stock markets recover as oil retreats
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260724-stock-markets-recover-as-oil-retreats
Published: July 24, 2026 13:54
Brent fell five percent to under $96 a barrel, having soared seven percent Thursday. The key US contract, West Texas Intermediate, declined more than four percent after having gained more than six percent on Thursday. The sizeable jumps had come after…
Dutchman van Bommel appointed new Belgium football coach
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260724-dutchman-van-bommel-appointed-new-belgium-football-coach
Published: July 24, 2026 13:52
The 49-year-old former Dutch international succeeds Frenchman Rudi Garcia, who stepped down having guided the 'Red Devils' to the World Cup quarter-finals. "Mark van Bommel has signed a contract that will see him lead Belgium's national team through UEFA…
Leclerc on top for Ferrari but suffers car failure
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260724-leclerc-on-top-for-ferrari-but-suffers-car-failure
Published: July 24, 2026 13:00
The Monegasque driver, who rediscovered his form with a victory at the British Grand Prix three weeks ago, clocked a best time of one minute and 19.075 seconds to beat the four-time champion by 0.484 seconds. But his session ended with him back in the…
Peaty begins quest for more Commonwealth gold, Aussie swimmers set for bonus
Published: July 24, 2026 12:52
With the programme nearly halved to just 10 sports after Glasgow, which also hosted in 2014, stepped in to save the Games after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out, swimming is the highlight of the schedule across the opening weekend. Scott is…
UK PM Burnham back in Manchester to kickstart English 'devolution'
Published: July 24, 2026 12:44
Unveiling No 10 North in the northwestern city of Manchester, Burnham -- who replaced Keir Starmer as premier on Monday -- pledged power would "flow" away from London's Whitehall governing district to spur economic growth. "It's not just a new office," he…
Fires in Europe: latest developments
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260724-fires-in-europe-latest-developments
Published: July 24, 2026 12:22
The area of land burnt so far this year in European Union countries is the second largest on record, according to satellite data from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS). The blazes are breaking out faster because of drought made more…
Antonelli has his neck on the line with ever watchful father
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260724-antonelli-has-his-neck-on-the-line-with-ever-watchful-father
Published: July 24, 2026 11:54
The 19-year-old Italian, who leads the drivers' world championship for Mercedes, laughed as he recalled his father's words last Sunday after his sixth win of the season at the Belgian Grand Prix. "My dad, one of the first things he told me after that race…
Wildberries: Russia's Amazon that became a target for Kyiv
Published: July 24, 2026 11:42
Kyiv accuses the e-commerce giant -- which employs thousands of people and has become a key part of the economy -- of storing drone parts and helping the Russian army. Here is what we know about Wildberries and how it became a target for Ukraine -- which…
UN urges evacuation of 6,000 sailors stranded in Hormuz strait
Published: July 24, 2026 11:10
UN human rights chief Volker Turk called for urgent action to remedy the plight of thousands of seafarers caught up in the Middle East war, his spokeswoman Shabia Mantoo said. The International Maritime Organization has said there are at least 6,000…
Joshua's focus on Prenga as Fury lies in wait
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260724-joshua-s-focus-on-prenga-as-fury-lies-in-wait
Published: July 24, 2026 10:22
Both Fury and Joshua are back in the ring this week for bouts against Poland's Mariusz Wach and Albania's Prenga, respectively, that are seen as must-win warm-up fights if their 'Battle of Britain' is to go ahead. Fury, 37, faces Wach in the Thai resort…
Spain coach blasts 'unacceptable' behaviour of Argentina after World Cup final
Published: July 24, 2026 10:04
Some Argentina players and staff confronted their Spanish rivals after the final whistle of last Sunday's game in New York which Spain won 1–0 after extra time. Argentina players including Atletico Madrid defender Nahuel Molina and former Paris…
Klopp handed task of reviving Germany's football fortunes
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260724-klopp-handed-task-of-reviving-germany-s-football-fortunes
Published: July 24, 2026 09:44
Klopp's appointment was widely expected for weeks and his contract will see him through to the 2030 World Cup co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, as well as the three centenary matches planned for that year in South America. The 59-year-old spoke…
India's youth-led 'Cockroach' movement holds new round of talks with govt
Published: July 24, 2026 09:36
The Indian capital has been rocked by demonstrations led by the social media-driven Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) this week, which has demanded an overhaul of the education system and the resignation of the education minister after repeated testing scandals.…
Rugby brain injury court case at risk of collapse
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260724-rugby-brain-injury-court-case-at-risk-of-collapse
Published: July 24, 2026 09:32
A mix of professional and amateur players claim that World Rugby, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), England's Rugby Football Union (RFU), the Rugby Football League and the British Amateur Rugby League Association breached a duty of care to protect them from…
Recharged Klopp back to turn Germany from doubters into believers
Published: July 24, 2026 09:26
Football's most decorated European nation, the once-formidable Germans have lurched from setback to disaster since winning the 2014 World Cup. In Klopp, the German FA (DFB) have a coach with a record of returning flagging giants to the top of the game. …
Philippines says ship hit by Chinese water cannon at disputed reef
Published: July 24, 2026 08:48
The incident at Scarborough Shoal, which took place during an attempt to resupply Filipino fishermen, came as top diplomats wrapped up a Southeast Asian regional forum in Manila. Beijing claims most of the South China Sea, including the flashpoint shoal,…
Stocks suffer fresh blow as markets hit by perfect storm
Published: July 24, 2026 08:32
While traders in the past have been able to offset the bad news in one area by focusing on the positives elsewhere, analysts said they were now struggling to fire-fight on three fronts. Tech firms were once again bearing the brunt of the selling owing to…
Thousands flee wildfires in southern Europe
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260724-thousands-flee-wildfires-in-southern-europe
Published: July 24, 2026 08:08
In France, fires raging near the country's prized wine country of Bordeaux forced hundreds of people to flee the Cap Ferret peninsula in the middle of the summer holiday season as the blaze devoured an area nearly twice the size of Manhattan. In Spain,…
South Korean tycoon ordered to pay $644m in divorce
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260724-south-korean-tycoon-ordered-to-pay-644m-in-divorce
Published: July 24, 2026 07:18
Chey Tae-won, 65, is the chairman of the SK Group, which owns world-leading memory chipmaker SK hynix -- a pillar of South Korea's tech-led economy. Seoul High Court in 2024 had told him to pay 1.38 trillion won ($940 million) to his ex-wife Roh…
Wrestling to become a man in Togo's ancestral rite of passage
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260724-wrestling-to-become-a-man-in-togo-s-ancestral-rite-of-passage
Published: July 24, 2026 07:02
Every mid-July, thousands of ethnic Kabye men aged 18 to 20 take part in the ancestral rite of passage in the west African nation's Kara region, hundreds of kilometres (miles) from the capital, Lome. And authorities hope it will soon be recognised by…
Hundreds flee French peninsula by boat to escape wildfire
Published: July 24, 2026 06:56
Boats have ferried more than 400 people so far from the Cap Ferret peninsula that stretches along France's Atlantic coast west of the city of Bordeaux, city authorities said. The fire raging near one of France's prized wine regions has so far devoured an…
WAFCON favourites Nigeria eye World Cup slot and record prize money
Published: July 24, 2026 06:46
A record 16-nation line-up -- up from 12 at the previous edition -- will compete with 10-time title-holders and defending champions Nigeria the team to beat. The last success of the Super Falcons was spectacular. Trailing Morocco by two goals at…
Brian Lara Stadium hosts maiden Test as West Indies face Pakistan
Published: July 24, 2026 06:44
Brian Lara Stadium, located in the south of the island, has previously hosted one-day and T20 internationals along with regional first-class fixtures. It becomes the nation's second Test match venue and 13th in the West Indies, drawing it alongside…
Socceroos star Volpato allegedly tests positive for cocaine
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260724-socceroos-star-volpato-allegedly-tests-positive-for-cocaine
Published: July 24, 2026 06:30
A New South Wales police statement said a 22-year-old man -- widely identified as Italy-based Volpato by local media -- was allegedly caught speeding twice overnight. He passed a roadside breath test on the first occasion and was issued an infringement…
Ukraine hits 'Russia's Amazon' warehouses outside St Petersburg
Published: July 24, 2026 06:16
Kyiv has accused Wildberries -- Russia's largest online retailer often known as the Russian equivalent of Amazon -- of storing drone parts and helping the Russian army. Ukraine has targeted Saint Petersburg as it steps up long-range drone strikes on…
India protest leaders to meet govt after Modi vows action
Published: July 24, 2026 05:24
Public frustration has mounted following a series of exam irregularities, including the leak of a medical entrance examination paper and problems with an online marking system for high school students. The social media-driven Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)…
US imposes new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
Published: July 24, 2026 04:02
The levies range from 10 percent to 12.5 percent and impact major economies like China, India and the European Union. "The United States has had a forced labor import ban for nearly a century, and rigorously enforces it; it's well past time for our…
Is 'superstar' Pogacar's Tour de France domination boring?
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260724-is-superstar-pogacar-s-tour-de-france-domination-boring
Published: July 24, 2026 01:48
Former three-time world champion Peter Sagan said as much earlier this year, coming from a man who won a record seven green jerseys at the Tour. The same such accusations were laid against Spaniard Miguel Indurain when he won the Grande Boucle five times…
ICC member states decide fate of embattled prosecutor Karim Khan
Published: July 24, 2026 01:46
In May 2025, Khan had stepped back from his duties to fight the allegations made by one of his female colleagues, after an inquiry was launched the previous year. The 56-year-old Briton was then suspended last month by a key governing body of the ICC, the…
Iran ramps up executions under shadow of war
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260724-iran-ramps-up-executions-under-shadow-of-war
Published: July 24, 2026 01:20
"They did not give any warning. Even the lawyer didn't know," a close relative of Baniamerian, based outside of Iran, told AFP, asking not to be identified. "It was completely illegal, even based on their own oppressive laws." Baniamerian, a 34-year-old…
Dodgers return to Trump White House despite fan anger
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260723-dodgers-return-to-trump-white-house-despite-fan-anger
Published: July 23, 2026 23:42
Stars Mookie Betts and Enrique Hernandez notably skipped the ceremony in the Rose Garden, nearly nine months on from their stunning 2025 game-seven victory against the Toronto Blue Jays. But the vast majority of the roster, including Japanese superstar…
Lyles, Richardson ease into 100m semis at US athletics championships
Published: July 23, 2026 22:36
Lyles, who captured 100m gold at the Paris Olympics in 2024, won his heat in 9.97sec to book his semi-final berth with the second-quickest time of the day behind the 9.96 posted by former world champion Christian Coleman. Richardson, the 2023 world…
King Charles opens slimmed down Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260723-king-charles-opens-slimmed-down-commonwealth-games-in-glasgow
Published: July 23, 2026 21:44
Around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories will compete for 215 gold medals across 10 sports and six para-sports in the Scottish city, which also hosted the games 12 years ago. Accompanied by his wife Queen Camilla, the King emerged from a…
WNBA viral star Cunningham wades into trans athletes row
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260723-wnba-viral-star-cunningham-wades-into-trans-athletes-row
Published: July 23, 2026 20:38
WNBA guard Cunningham first soared to popularity last year as the so-called "enforcer" for her Indiana Fever teammate Caitlin Clark, frequently exacting physical on-court retribution against opponents who mess with the league's most famous player. Footage…
Hearn dismisses Fury talk of Joshua no-show for super fight
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260723-hearn-dismisses-fury-talk-of-joshua-no-show-for-super-fight
Published: July 23, 2026 19:30
Fury and Joshua are both back in the ring this week for bouts against Poland's Mariusz Wach and Albania's Kristian Prenga, respectively, that are seen as must-win warm-up fights if their 'Battle of Britain' is to go ahead. Fury, 37, faces Wach in the Thai…
Barcelona's De Jong returns from World Cup with torn ligament
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260723-barcelona-s-de-jong-returns-from-world-cup-with-torn-ligament
Published: July 23, 2026 19:20
De Jong said the injury came to light on his return from the World Cup when Barcelona doctors returned a more serious diagnosis than the original assessment from the Dutch medical staff. De Jong suffered "a tear of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) in…
Albania police teargas protesters against Trump-linked resort
Published: July 23, 2026 18:24
Since late May, angry Albanians have protested daily the planned construction in a coastal nature reserve of a vast luxury hotel complex linked to US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner. In recent weeks, protesters have…
Ships avoid Ukrainian grain ports after Russian attacks
Published: July 23, 2026 18:18
The escalation in a region critical to global grain exports is driving up international wheat prices, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence, a maritime data company. Ukraine is a major exporter of corn, wheat, colza, sunflower seeds and vegetable oil,…
Verstappen swerves around future questions
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260723-verstappen-swerves-around-future-questions
Published: July 23, 2026 17:52
Twelve months on from declaring he was staying with the team for 2026, the four-time world champion chose not to give any clear response about his plans. "I feel good and from my side what I'm saying – that there's nothing to say – is because there's…
Who are the six candidates vying to lead the UN?
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260723-who-are-the-six-candidates-vying-to-lead-the-un
Published: July 23, 2026 17:40
Observers say it is difficult to pick a favorite, given that the world's major powers are divided on the outcome, but Argentina's Rafael Grossi -- the current head of the UN nuclear watchdog -- has been repeatedly mentioned. Grossi is a candidate along…
EU renews online child sex abuse detection powers
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260723-eu-renews-online-child-sex-abuse-detection-powers
Published: July 23, 2026 17:18
A mechanism that enabled online platforms and messaging services to voluntarily report abusive images lapsed on April 3, as governments and lawmakers squabbled over an overhaul of the system. The renewed authorisation will be in effect until April 2028.…
Hamilton proud of recovery after hitting rock bottom a year ago
Published: July 23, 2026 17:16
The 41-year-old seven-time world champion admitted he was at rock bottom when he made those comments after qualifying and finishing 12th while team-mate Charles Leclerc took pole and finished fourth. "I'm proud of everyone in the team and I am proud of…
Carapaz eyes polkadot mountains jersey after stage win
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260723-carapaz-eyes-polkadot-mountains-jersey-after-stage-win
Published: July 23, 2026 17:10
Carapaz surged clear of his five breakaway companions with just over three kilometres remaining in the 185.2km stage from Voiron to Orcieres-Merlette in the Alps. The points he gained on the line saw him move to just seven behind overall race leader Tadej…
Bab al-Mandeb Strait: another key oil shipping route under threat
Published: July 23, 2026 17:02
Gateway to the Red Sea Known as the "Gate of Tears" in Arabic, the Bab al-Mandeb strait sits at the southern tip of the Red Sea, connecting it with the Gulf of Aden in the Indian Ocean. About 100 kilometres (62 miles) long and 30 kilometres (18 miles)…
Carapaz claims Tour de France stage as Pogacar loses key team-mate
Published: July 23, 2026 16:50
Former Giro d'Italia winner Carapaz attacked his five breakaway companions with just over three kilometres to ride and cruised to his second Tour stage victory, with Swiss Mauro Schmid beating American Matteo Jorgenson to second place. Pogacar finished…
NATO to overhaul European fuel pipeline network
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260723-nato-to-overhaul-european-fuel-pipeline-network
Published: July 23, 2026 16:46
Ambassadors from the alliance's 32 members signed off on the mammoth project to update and extend the network at a meeting in Brussels on Wednesday. "The 27-billion-euro ($31-billion) investment will modernise NATO's existing fuel storage and…
Alonso welcomes Aston Martin upgrade, warns against unreal expectations
Published: July 23, 2026 16:42
But, he said, he believed the team would close the gap and may do better once they understand the potential of the package. An engine upgrade, more critical to a big uplift in performance, is not due until after F1's summer break when Alonso has said he…
US trade envoy to make tariff announcement as 10% duty soon expires
Published: July 23, 2026 16:34
Asked about the upcoming deadline, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that US trade envoy Jamieson Greer will make an announcement "very soon, later today." "I would just tell you to stay tuned for more details," she said at a…
Anderson declares Man City 'kings of Manchester' after ÂŁ116 mn move
Published: July 23, 2026 16:32
City confirmed Thursday the England midfielder had signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium with the option of a further 12 months. The deal was agreed earlier this month but finalised this week following the player's return from the World Cup. …
Trump stuns Saudis by pinning nuclear deal to Israel ties
Published: July 23, 2026 16:30
Riyadh has long resisted joining the so-called Abraham Accords with Israel, insisting especially after the Gaza conflict on a pathway to a Palestinian state. The civilian nuclear deal announced on Wednesday had appeared to be a major win for the Saudis,…
US House passes symbolic Iran war rebuke to Trump
https://www.rfi.fr/en/middle-east/20260723-us-house-passes-symbolic-iran-war-rebuke-to-trump
Published: July 23, 2026 16:16
The measure -- which passed 214-208 after four Republicans joined opposition Democrats in support -- directs Trump to remove US forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes the war. But as a concurrent resolution, it does not…
Relieved Russell says Mercedes have solved his power problems mystery
Published: July 23, 2026 16:08
Speaking to reporters ahead of this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, Russell said the team had found something that was "embedded in the calibration" of a code in his car's power unit management that had resulted in him losing speed. The problem…
Venezuelans turn to scrap collecting in quake-hit beach 'paradise'
Published: July 23, 2026 15:46
Now, after last month's devastating twin earthquakes, the three-building complex is a pile of rubble, where men scavenge the debris for scrap metal as a means of survival. "For them (the dead), it's no use anymore, it's of no use to anyone -- for us, it…
Carapaz climbs unopposed to Tour de France 18th stage win
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260723-carapaz-climbs-unopposed-to-tour-de-france-18th-stage-win
Published: July 23, 2026 15:44
The former Giro d'Italia winner attacked his breakaway companions with just over three kilometres to ride and cruised to his second Tour stage victory, with Swiss Mauro Schmid beating American Matteo Jorgenson to second place. Carapaz also closed in on…
Heptathlon champion Johnson-Thompson joins list of Commonwealth Games absentees
Published: July 23, 2026 15:40
The 33-year-old double defending heptathlon champion -- also a silver medallist at the 2024 Olympics in Paris -- was one of nine withdrawals from the England athletics squad on Thursday. Team-mates who also pulled out just hours before the opening…
Syria's new leaders seek investment, but at what cost?
https://www.rfi.fr/en/middle-east/20260723-syria-s-new-leaders-seek-investment-but-at-what-cost
Published: July 23, 2026 15:06
The ambitious development proposals even include the former army headquarters in central Damascus, prime real estate left abandoned after an Israeli strike damaged it last year. After 13 years of civil war and decades of sanctions, the country is in dire…
Sooryavanshi hits maiden 50 as India thump Zimbabwe in T20
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260723-sooryavanshi-hits-maiden-50-as-india-thump-zimbabwe-in-t20
Published: July 23, 2026 15:04
Put in to bat after losing the toss in the first of three matches, Zimbabwe made a meagre 125-7 in 20 overs with all-rounder Wessly Madhevere (39) top scoring. Led by 15-year-old prodigy Sooryavanshi, who struck four sixes and four fours in an 18-ball 50,…
US vows to punish Iran after Houthis strike tankers
Published: July 23, 2026 15:00
President Donald Trump said the United States would hold Iran responsible for the Houthis' actions and warned both would soon receive a "major military punishment". The international oil benchmark Brent crude surged past $100 a barrel and European leaders…
World Bank estimates Venezuela quakes caused $19.6 bn in damage
Published: July 23, 2026 14:06
At least 5,398 people were killed in the June 24 earthquakes, with hundreds of buildings destroyed, particularly in the hardest-hit state of La Guaira in the country's coastal north. At least 16,740 people were injured, and unofficial estimates put the…
France evacuates 20,000 as fire rages in pine forest
Published: July 23, 2026 13:52
France has been battered by three heatwaves since May as part of increasingly common extreme weather episodes linked to climate change, causing excess deaths, drying up rivers and fuelling wildfires. The blaze in Le Porge, just south of Medoc wine…
Premier League champions Arsenal sign Greece winger Tzolis from Brugge
Published: July 23, 2026 12:42
No fee was disclosed but British media reports said the 24-year-old had arrived from Club Brugge for £34 million ($45 million), with Tzolis effectively a replacement for Leandro Trossard following his move to Besiktas. Arsenal's third permanent transfer…
Klopp expected to be named new Germany coach on Friday
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Published: July 23, 2026 12:36
Klopp, famed for his success during stints as coach at Borussia Dortmund and especially Liverpool, has been in talks with the DFB about trying to lead Germany -- long a football powerhouse -- back to prominence. On Thursday, the DFB invited the media to a…
US-Iran strikes: latest developments
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Published: July 23, 2026 12:24
Iran calls US 'irrational' "The problem is the type of approach of America, and that is their irrational, excessive and domineering approach, which has been met with strong reactions from us," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told state television.…
ASEAN calls for open straits as US-Iran war casts shadow
Published: July 23, 2026 12:12
A joint communique issued at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gathering in Manila also repeated calls for self-restraint in a Middle East conflict that has carried economic ripple effects throughout the region. Visiting US Secretary of…
Russia warns US against Ukraine arms sales in Manila meeting
Published: July 23, 2026 11:36
Lavrov and Rubio's meeting on the sidelines of a Southeast Asian summit, their first since September 2025, came as Washington's focus has switched from mediating in Ukraine to dealing with war in the Middle East. Lavrov told the US secretary of state "it…
Barca sign Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund
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Published: July 23, 2026 10:44
"Adeyemi becomes a new Barca player for the next five seasons, until June 30, 2031," said Barcelona in a statement. The versatile 24-year-old is Barca's second signing after they splashed out on England international Anthony Gordon from Newcastle. …
Supporters flood India's 'cockroach' protesters with food
Published: July 23, 2026 10:38
As activists gather beneath tarpaulin sheets in New Delhi, often holding all-night political debates, singing or reciting poetry, delivery drivers from online platforms weave through the barricades. The supplies are being dispatched by supporters from as…
Norway set to make formal complaint to FIFA over Balogun red card saga
Published: July 23, 2026 10:08
Lise Klaveness, the president of the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF), says she will seek the backing of her board at a meeting on August 6 to lodge the complaint with FIFA's ethics committee over an incident that "should not have happened". Klaveness…
Israeli far-right minister leads hundreds to Al-Aqsa on Jewish mourning day
Published: July 23, 2026 09:44
The visit coincided with Tisha B'Av, the Jewish fasting day commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples, which is being observed from Wednesday night through Thursday this year. AFP footage showed Ben Gvir and hundreds of fellow…
Iran vows to continue strikes in Mideast war
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Published: July 23, 2026 09:38
The war resumed following a ceasefire that lasted just a few weeks, throwing the region and global energy markets back into chaos as Iran and the United States battle for control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. The Houthis this week joined the conflict,…
Floods in northeast India kill at least 41
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Published: July 23, 2026 09:32
Flood-related disasters are an annual occurrence across India during the monsoon months after the region's long summers, with many parts of the country facing water scarcity and drought. "We have lost 41 precious lives till date and thousands of…
Deadly wildfires force thousands from homes in parts of Europe
Published: July 23, 2026 08:46
Three firefighters have been killed fighting the flames as southern Europe endures another spell of severe heat, with temperatures topping 40C in some areas. Although the summer of 2026 is only halfway through, it already ranks as the second largest EU…
Hundreds hospitalised in Japan heatwave 'disaster'
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Published: July 23, 2026 08:28
The figure was released as Japan sweltered in a heatwave that has killed at least 14 people over the past week. A total 453 people had hospital treatment for heat-related issues on Wednesday, the most since records began in 2010, the Tokyo Fire Department…
Modi vows punishment for exam fraud fuelling India protests
Published: July 23, 2026 06:48
The comments came after thousands of protesters, led by the social media-driven Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement, rallied in New Delhi on Wednesday, triggering fresh clashes with the police. "Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of…
ASEAN to call for open straits as US-Iran war casts shadow
Published: July 23, 2026 05:34
The draft statement expected to emerge from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gathering in Manila will also repeat calls for self-restraint in a Middle East conflict that has carried economic ripple effects throughout the region. Visiting…
Six candidates in race to lead UN set for televised debate
Published: July 23, 2026 05:26
With the campaign lacking a clear favorite and struggling to generate real enthusiasm, the hopefuls will face 90 minutes of questions from diplomats, UN employees and civil society representatives at an event starting at 5:00 pm (2100 GMT) and broadcast by…
Dutch riders dreaming of crazy party corner of Alpe d'Huez
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Published: July 23, 2026 04:24
Thousands of orange-clad, booze-fuelled cycling enthusiasts and young revellers flock to corner seven of Alpe d'Huez every time the Tour de France climbs the iconic mountain. And they create a unique, noisy and hectic atmosphere -- even by Tour de France…
Killer whales: orcas blow fish to bits 'for fun', study finds
Published: July 23, 2026 04:22
Video released by the US-based NGO Beneath The Waves shows one orca holding the tail of a sunfish, with its fellow whale then charging with full force into the rotund mola, which explodes into pieces. The sunfish is already dead -- this isn't an elaborate…
Tech bounce lifts Asia stocks, oil extends gains on US-Iran fears
Published: July 23, 2026 02:54
Investor appetite for all things artificial intelligence has been tested in recent months on concern about elevated valuations and as they question when the trillions pumped into the sector will see returns. That has hammered a number of previously…
Messi-less Miami beat Fire 3-2 to spoil Lewandowski's MLS debut
Published: July 23, 2026 02:46
Uruguayan veteran Suarez captained Miami with Messi and fellow Argentine Rodrigo de Paul missing four days after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final. The 37-year-old Poland striker Lewandowski was making his MLS debut having signed from…
Surrounded by militias, Sudanese fear endless cycle of war
Published: July 23, 2026 02:40
Three years ago, a powerful militia that had come under the auspices of the state -- the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) -- turned against the army, sparking a conflict that has killed more than 200,000 people by some estimates. Now, with Sudan's…
Venezuelans search for animal companions lost in the quakes
Published: July 23, 2026 02:32
Cats, dogs, turtles and even a goat were made homeless by the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes on June 24, adding to the human misery of the disaster. The tremors that struck within a minute of each other killed over 5,000 people, and left over 23,000…
Mercedes expect Hungary challenge from Hamilton and Ferrari
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Published: July 23, 2026 02:32
His sixth win of the year, from his sixth pole position, in Belgium last Sunday lifted him beyond immediate reach and endorsed the impression that he has mastered the new hybrid era with its AI-controlled engine and power management. An aggressive…
Commonwealth Games 'where champions are made' despite slimmed down model, argues president
Published: July 23, 2026 02:30
The Games were plunged into crisis when the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as hosts in July 2023, citing rising costs. Glasgow also played host 12 years ago and was therefore in position to offer the solution of a condensed format using existing…
In Ghana, one man's race to save critically endangered fish
Published: July 23, 2026 02:24
Once abundant along Ghana's shores, esene, or guitarfish -- with the flattened body of a ray and the tail of a shark -- have become increasingly difficult to find. For conservationist Issah Seidu, 36, every landing is a reminder that time is running out…
Wilson captain, Slipper absent in Kiss's first Wallabies squad
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Published: July 23, 2026 02:00
The former Queensland Reds coach Kiss has taken over from Joe Schmidt on the back of a 57-10 thrashing of Italy in the Nations Championship last week. It snapped a six-game losing streak at the end of a disappointing tenure by the New Zealander. …
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