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France have dethroned defending champions Argentina to reclaim top spot in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking ahead of the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

Chinese envoy and PM's defence adviser also discuss cybersecurity and regional security

Health officials suspect 'mass hysteria' as workers recover with routine treatment

The High Court today cleared the way for BNP leader Sarowar Alamgir, who was unofficially elected from the Chattogram-2 (Fatikchhari) constituency in the 13th parliamentary election, to take oath as a lawmaker.

The disgraced former president is already in detention while he appeals a separate life sentence for leading an insurrection with his martial law declaration, which he insists was motivated by the public interest.

Morocco will not be wasting time on premature praise for their World Cup run ahead of their quarter-final against France, with any stock-taking to be done at the end of the competition, coach Mohamed Ouahbi said on Thursday.

The recent US Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship has eased concerns and reduced uncertainty for Indian families living in the United States.

Nine points on six rivers cross the danger mark, while flash floods inundate villages and damage cropland

The Asian Development Outlook July 2026 said the economy grew 3.7 percent in FY26

The late supreme leader's burial follows a multi-day funeral ceremony that attracted millions of mourners across various cities in both Iran and Iraq

Morocco was under French protectorate from 1912 to 1956. The two countries have remained closely connected through education, business and migration, while football has become one of the clearest expressions of those ties.

Everyone is 100 percent fit except Saibari. This game comes too soon for him but I hope he is not out for the rest of the competition, Ouahbi told reporters ahead of Thursday's last-eight showdown at the Gillette Stadium near Boston.

Atlanta may ultimately be remembered as the night when the law prevailed. Whether it has

For Argentina, it is becoming inevitable. Messi happened when the World Cup dream was on the brink of ending for the defending champions.

The FBI has not publicly commented on the reported investigation, and no formal charges related to the alleged money laundering have been announced.

Shuttle train services remain halted as heavy rain and submerged tracks continue to disrupt movement of students and staff

On Wednesday, Letexes ruled out a Mostafa Ziko goal ruled out when they were leading 1-0 after VAR intervened to spot a foul on Lisandro Martinez much earlier in the move.

For decades, manufacturing-led exports have been a central driver of Bangladesh

Lionel Messi once retired from international football after blasting a penalty into the American sky to lose a Copa America final 10 years ago.

Latest fatalities were reported from Barishal, Khulna and Dhaka, with 660 patients currently undergoing treatment at hospitals across the country

Probe committee to investigate recurring cases of suspected mass hysteria

Rescue operation continues; locals say at least 30 children were inside the madrasa when the hillside collapsed

Lionel Messi said his tears after Argentina's dramatic 3-2 win over Egypt to reach the World Cup quarterfinals were a release in what could have been his final international appearance.

Novak Djokovic battled through Wimbledon's longest-ever quarterfinal to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set epic on Tuesday as the former champion set up a titanic clash with defending champion Jannik Sinner.

After Argentina beat Egypt in dramatic fashion and Switzerland got the better of Colombia on penalties today, the quarterfinal line-up of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now complete.

Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Wednesday to set up a quarterfinal with defending champions Argentina.

I was always very competitive since I was young, and I hated losing. Few football fans would need long to identify the speaker. Cristiano Ronaldo has built an extraordinary career on that relentless competitiveness -- a man who rarely accepted defeat and never settled for being second best.

But long after the final whistle, the biggest talking point remained a VAR decision that denied Egypt from extending their lead further, which perhaps could have reshaped the game

Fate in sports is often dictated by the sudden, furious awakening of a protagonist who simply refuses to accept his written ending.

Until the 78th minute, Egypt looked firmly in control, holding a 2-0 lead over Argentina and seemingly cruising into the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals at the Atlanta Stadium on Tuesday.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and senior Iraqi officials receive the remains of the late supreme leader

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni struggled to contain his emotions after his side, inspired by their great skipper Lionel Messi, produced a remarkable late comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 and book their place in the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday.

True champions are forged in the fires of adversity.

Reigning champion Jannik Sinner saw off the challenge of Jan-Lennard Struff and sweltering heat on Tuesday to ease into his third Wimbledon semi-final, where he could face Novak Djokovic.

Mostafa Ziko and Yasser Ibrahim were on target for Egypt in a riveting display, but late goals from Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez -- all after the 78th minute -- saw Argentina stage one of the tournament