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France 2-1 England: Women’s Euro 2025 player ratings
France (4-3-3) Pauline Peyraud-Magnin Scarcely tested by England until late on. Saved superbly from Agyemang in the 90th minute. 6 Élisa De Almeida Roamed forward dangerously and caused Jess Carter extensive problems. Occasionally looked...

EU ready for trade war if Trump slaps 17% tariffs on its food and farm produce
Donald Trump threatens the EU with tariffs, the EU prefers negotiations, but is ready for a trade war | Credit: Tomas Ragina/Shutterstock Donald Trump has lit the fuse on what could be a new transatlantic trade war—this time with a 17% tariff bomb...

Spain travel advice including entry requirements, safety and legal rules
Millions of people are set to travel to Spain this summer - here is everything you need to know for your next holiday to Spain... Spain ranks among the world's most popular holiday destinations. The country is known for its Mediterranean climate...

France 2-1 England: Women's Euro 2025 Player Ratings and Match Highlights
A nightmare start occurred for England in their defence of the Women's European Championship, as they left Switzerland 2–1 losers to a dominant France side. Despite their best efforts towards the closing stages of the contest, Laurent Bonadei's...

France: Sharp Rise in Anti-Muslim Acts in Early 2025, Authorities Sound the Alarm
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp French authorities raised the alarm on Thursday, July 3, over a worrying rise in hostile acts targeting Muslims. According to figures released by the Ministry of the Interior, 145 anti-Muslim acts were recorded...

France opens River Seine for public swimming for first time in 100 years
French authorities have opened the River Seine in Paris to public swimming for the first time in about 100 years. Swimming in the Seine had been banned since 1923 due to poor water quality. The reopening of the Seine follows efforts to clean up...

Spain’s government faced with a new scandal.
Spain’s ruling Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE), led by President Pedro Sánchez, is currently grappling with a serious sexual harassment scandal that has further shaken public confidence in the minority government. The controversy follows the...

Spain’s cash crackdown: What you must know before hitting the ATM this summer
It's illegal to spend more than 1,000 euros in cash at one place in Spain | Credit: D Busquets/Shutterstock Planning a Spanish getaway and thinking of stuffing your wallet with crisp Euro bills? Hold that thought, because the rules around cash in...

EU Preparing Sanctions Package Against Israel Over Gaza War Conduct, Sources Say
For the first time, the bloc is formally drafting punitive measures over alleged human rights violations during Israel’s war in Gaza. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom The European Union is preparing a formal list of potential sanctions targeting Israel...

Britain reestablishes full Syria ties as foreign secretary visits Damascus
DAMASCUS, Syria — Britain reestablished full diplomatic relations with Syria on Saturday, more than a decade after cutting ties, as UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy met the country’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Damascus. In 2011, Britain was...

Human Rights Violations Crisis – EU Moves to Sanction Israel Over Palestine Violations – 5 Key Measures Proposed
The EU weighs action against Israel over human rights violations in Palestine. Explore the potential sanctions, diplomatic divisions, and international pressure shaping this critical geopolitical moment. EU Investigates Israel for Human Rights...

Islands to get more than €5.5 bln for energy upgrades, green transition
ENVIRONMENT Greek islands will get the majority of the funds set out for to Greece by the European Union for green energy transition and environment protection. Greece has got over €8 billion from three sources – the Social Climate Fund, the...

PM Modi, President Milei To Enhance Collaboration In Trade, Technology, Defence, Health Sectors Between India And Argentina: MEA
(MENAFN- IANS) Buenos Aires, July 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Argentinian President Javier Milei, on Saturday, held delegation-level talks in Buenos Aires and agreed to enhance collaboration across a range of key sectors including...

Combating climate chaos: call to action
EDITORIAL: Speaking at the opening of an aid conference in Seville city of Spain on Monday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres noted that a two-thirds of the UN’s sustainable development goals set for 2030 are off track, and over US$ 4 trillion...

The fundamental flaw in England’s team that led to critical Euro 2025 defeat by France
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

WW3 sparks emergency stockpile race as EU acknowledges rising threats
The European Union is ramping up preparations for potential conflict and major disruptions, unveiling plans to build emergency stockpiles of critical resources amid mounting fears of war, sabotage and large-scale supply chain collapse, a leaked...

All Blacks v France: ABs player ratings
Sports editor Hayden Meikle rates the All Blacks from the test against France on Saturday night. Will Jordan 8 — Had to make an early switch to the wing. Should have had a hat-trick. All class. Sevu Reece 1 — Lasted 57 seconds. Poor tackling...

Impressive France beat England in Euros opener — as it happened
England’s worst fears are realised (Kit Shepard writes). The Lionesses began their Euros title defence by letting France outgun, outrun and overpower them, and they will almost certainly be knocked out on Wednesday if they lose to the Netherlands,...

President Nandi-Ndaitwah commends EU for continued support to Namibia
Staff Reporter President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commended the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Namibia for its continued support and valuable contributions to the country’s development. She expressed her appreciation during a recent...

CNP Winamax Murcia Breaks Records in Spain as García Gets the Clover
While the poker world is locked in on the bright lights of Las Vegas and the World Series of Poker, it’s easy to forget that the game never stops elsewhere. But over in Spain, the CNP Winamax Murcia Main Event quietly made some noise of its own,...