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France battle past England as Morocco make World Cup history

France battle past England as Morocco make World Cup history

Defending champions France edged past England 2-1 on Saturday as Harry Kane missed a late penalty in the World Cup quarter-finals, after Morocco became the first African team ever to reach the last four.

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All-night search after deadly blast hits Jersey

All-night search after deadly blast hits Jersey

Rescuers in Jersey were searching through the night for any survivors from a "devastating" explosion Saturday that flattened a low-rise apartment block, killing at least three people.

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Southgate should stay despite England World Cup exit: Rice

Southgate should stay despite England World Cup exit: Rice

England midfielder Declan Rice said Gareth Southgate should remain as manager despite their agonising 2-1 defeat in the World Cup quarter-finals at the hands of France on Saturday.

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Kane will bounce back 'stronger' from penalty miss - Henderson

Kane will bounce back 'stronger' from penalty miss - Henderson

Jordan Henderson said England captain Harry Kane will bounce back from the heartbreak of missing a late penalty as Gareth Southgate's side exited the World Cup with a 2-1 defeat to France.

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Giroud takes France into World Cup semis as Kane penalty miss costs England

Giroud takes France into World Cup semis as Kane penalty miss costs England

Olivier Giroud scored the winner while Harry Kane missed a late chance to equalise with a penalty as holders France beat England 2-1 in a tense World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.

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Giroud savours 'extraordinary' World Cup win over England

Giroud savours 'extraordinary' World Cup win over England

Olivier Giroud said France had to dig deep into their mental reserves to hold on for a 2-1 victory over England in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final in Qatar.

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Lascar Volcano in Chile stirs, sending plume skyward

Lascar Volcano in Chile stirs, sending plume skyward

A volcano in the Andes in Chile's north rumbled to life early Saturday, triggering minor earth tremors and sending a plume of smoke and ash 6,000 meters (nearly 20,000 feet) into a clear sky.

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Greek MEP stripped of vice president status over Qatar graft probe

Greek MEP stripped of vice president status over Qatar graft probe

A Greek MEP was suspended as a vice president of the European Parliament Saturday over a corruption probe implicating World Cup hosts Qatar that has ensnared four others and sparked calls for "root and branch reform" in the EU institution.

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Amid protests, Peru's new leader swears in cabinet

Amid protests, Peru's new leader swears in cabinet

Peru's new leader Dina Boluarte unveiled a new cabinet Saturday as street protests pressed on seeking new elections after Pedro Castillo's removal as president.

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Calls for reform after EU arrests in Qatar corruption probe

Calls for reform after EU arrests in Qatar corruption probe

The arrest of a European Parliament vice-president and four others linked to a corruption probe implicating World Cup hosts Qatar sparked calls Saturday for "root and branch reform" in the EU institution.

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