Thursday · July 9, 2026 Vol. I · No. 189
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Why isn’t Ismael Saibari playing for Morocco against France at the 2026 World Cup? Lionel Messi continues to shatter age barriers after breaking record that Cristiano Ronaldo and Luk… France v Morocco: World Cup 2026 quarter-final – live Match-fixing spreading to sports such as chess and darts, select committee told Billions flowing out of bitcoin ETFs and private credit funds suggest rising market risks Lamine Yamal praises Lionel Messi’s 2026 World Cup performances: ‘Nobody expected him to be perform… Erling Haaland shows he has no weakness after completing rare 2026 World Cup scoring record set Daphne Caruana Galizia screamed in panic before explosion that killed her, court hears Why isn’t Ismael Saibari playing for Morocco against France at the 2026 World Cup? Lionel Messi continues to shatter age barriers after breaking record that Cristiano Ronaldo and Luk… France v Morocco: World Cup 2026 quarter-final – live Match-fixing spreading to sports such as chess and darts, select committee told Billions flowing out of bitcoin ETFs and private credit funds suggest rising market risks Lamine Yamal praises Lionel Messi’s 2026 World Cup performances: ‘Nobody expected him to be perform… Erling Haaland shows he has no weakness after completing rare 2026 World Cup scoring record set Daphne Caruana Galizia screamed in panic before explosion that killed her, court hears

Africa

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Salah's World Cup pain ends as he fires Egypt to historic win

Mohamed Salah fires Egypt to their first ever World Cup win - 92 years on from their tournament debut.

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One of World Cup's great stories - can Cape Verde become legends?

Cape Verde's impressive World Cup continues with a draw against two-time winners Uruguay - and they will now be looking to make the last 32.

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Cape Verde fan goes wild live on BBC News as his country scores

During a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan when the country suddenly scores its first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 World C…

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Brilliant Kapp leads South Africa past India

Marizanne Kapp strikes a powerful 81 as South Africa beat India by six wickets to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

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Brilliant Kapp leads South Africa past India

Marizanne Kapp strikes a powerful 81 as South Africa beat India by six wickets to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

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Ethiopia PM's party wins landslide as fears grow of new conflict

Abiy Ahmed's party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours.

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Nobel Peace Prize winner triumphs at Ethiopian polls but fears grow of new conflict

Abiy Ahmed's party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours.

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We've got so many hidden gems - Semenyo

Antoine Semenyo says Ghana has a special group of players and that they possess hidden gems who will be known by the end of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

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We've got so many hidden gems - Semenyo

Antoine Semenyo says Ghana has a special group of players and that they possess hidden gems who will be known by the end of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

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Morocco fans in Rabat celebrate win over Scotland

Morocco fans in Rabat celebrate their 1-0 win over Scotland in the World Cup.

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Morocco fans in Rabat celebrate win over Scotland

Morocco fans in Rabat celebrate their 1-0 win over Scotland in the World Cup.

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'Everything I do is for you' - how tragedy is driving Diomande

BBC Sport explores how exciting young Ivory Coast Yan Diomande is determined to succeed at the World Cup in honour of his sister.

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African and Caribbean nations call for formal apology for transatlantic slavery

The leaders have asked for apologies from the countries that benefited from the slave trade, as well as debt relief and financial compensation.

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Five-try Leinster rout Bulls to retain URC title

Leinster retain their United Rugby Championship title with a resounding 36-7 win over the Bulls at Croke Park in Dublin.

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Five-try Leinster rout Bulls to retain URC title

Leinster retain their United Rugby Championship title with a resounding 36-7 win over the Bulls at Croke Park in Dublin.

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US to end funding of South Africa's HIV programmes over claims of Afrikaner persecution

The US says South Africa is not doing enough to protect the white-minority Afrikaner community.

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Africa's greatest World Cup kits - pick your favourite

Your chance to rank 10 of the most colourful and iconic kits African teams have worn at the World Cup.

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Africa's greatest World Cup kits - pick your favourite

Your chance to rank 10 of the most colourful and iconic kits African teams have worn at the World Cup.

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Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and 'doing well'

Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.

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UK law enforcement destroyed my reputation and integrity, ex-Nigerian oil minister tells BBC

Diezani Alison-Madueke was cleared of taking bribes from wealthy oil executives after six-month trial.

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The maths whizz turned teen star who chose Morocco over France

Get to know Ayyoub Bouaddi - Morocco's new star.

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Morocco captain Hakimi to stand trial for rape

French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023.

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Boy, 12, wins hearts after trying to check sick chicken into Ethiopian hospital

Markos's beloved hen was not responding to any treatments - so he did the only thing he could think of.

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Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power

The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections.