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The Muslim manosphere and Achraf Hakimi
The World Cup quarter-final against France folds every saga about Moroccan defender and captain Achraf Hakimi into a single frame. France is the team that...
Inside the growing firestorm over House Democrats' meddling in their own primaries
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is baffling fellow Democrats by pouring money into yet another competitive House primary — this time in Arizona.Why it matters: The...
Regional mediators scramble to prevent U.S.-Iran deal from collapsing
Qatar, Pakistan and other regional mediators are trying to de-escalate tensions between the U.S. and Iran and revive negotiations on a nuclear deal, according to...
OpenAI's No. 2 executive steps down over health issues
Fidji Simo is stepping down after taking medical leave because of a worsening chronic illness.The big picture: Simo's departure removes one of OpenAI's highest-profile executives.Driving...
Brussels wants action over Trump-Infantino red card controversy
Seventy-two members of the European Parliament on Wednesday demanded an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino after FIFA lifted the red card suspension of star...
Emmanuel Macron cheers Les Bleus. So does Jordan Bardella.
For one evening at least, Les Bleus accomplished what few others can: uniting France's political class. Senior French politicians from across the spectrum praised France's...
'They got their rear end kicked,' DeSantis says of U.S. team
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (former captain of the Yale University baseball team) said he’s not “a soccer fan.” But he did take some time to...
Ignore the Latest Propaganda Offensive on Ukraine
It has become something of a seasonal ritual. Every summer, Brussels launches a fresh propaganda offensive on Ukraine - and this year is no different....
Morocco has its eye on the 2030 final
Morocco is having a moment as a powerhouse soccer nation, reaching the business end of back-to-back World Cups and seeing a pathway to winning this...
Dream lives for Moroccans in Brussels
BRUSSELS — The atmosphere at Le Stalingrad tea salon in Brussels is electric, full of supporters packed shoulder-to-shoulder, with Arabic commentary blaring from the televisions...
Macron's sports protectionism
French president and dedicated soccer fan Emmanuel Macron is having himself a day. He attended the Tour de Francein the Pyrenees earlier Thursday, hours before...
Trump's "Swiss Army" tools on Iran: Vance and Rubio
As he tries to hammer out a peace deal with Iran, President Trump has a dovish adviser in Vice President Vance perched on one figurative...