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Josh Kerr smashes men’s mile world record that stood unbroken since 1999

Britain's Josh Kerr clocked 3min 42.66sec in the men's mile at a high-octane Diamond League on Saturday, smashing the record set by Morocco's Hicham El Guerrouj in Rome in 1999.

France 24

France-Morocco rapprochement overshadowed by fresh Pegasus spying claims

As France seeks to rebuild ties with Morocco after years of diplomatic tensions, a new investigation claims Moroccan intelligence targeted senior French officials with Israeli-made Pegasus spyware.

Radio France Internationale

5 Design Tricks That Keep Homes Cooler in Hot Countries, According to Livingetc's Global Editorial Team

These architectural details and foundational finishing touches are the secret to creating a home that's prepared to weather the rising summers

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Does today mark the 90th anniversary of the real start of the Second World War?

A KEY DATE IN HISTORY: Exactly nine decades ago, a war in south-west Europe started in which the Germans perfected their weaponry and tactics, David Keys explains

The Independent UK

Welcome to ‘The Odyssey summer’: Visit these locations for a blockbuster set-jetting trip

Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer's epic poem is one of the year’s most anticipated new movies. Here we look at The Odyssey’s film locations and the destinations inspiring a blockbuster set-jetting holiday.

Euronews

French PM Lecornu seeks deeper ties, energy cooperation on Morocco visit

France and Morocco moved on Thursday to strengthen a renewed partnership that has flourished over the past two years, with French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu hailing their "exceptionally positive" ties in Rabat.

France 24

France explored Pegasus spyware deal despite Morocco espionage claims

France briefly explored acquiring the controversial Pegasus spyware in 2019, according to media investigations, even as Morocco was allegedly using the Israeli-made surveillance tool to target French ministers. The report claims President Emmanuel Macron ultimately rejected the purchase to avoid reliance on foreign technology. Morocco has denied the spying allegations.

France 24

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New Pegasus spyware revelations as French PM visits Morocco

PRESS REVIEW - Thursday, July 7: we look into new revelations on the Moroccan surveillance apparatus, five years after the first wave of the Pegasus spyware scandal. In other news, support for Israel is floundering on both sides of the political spectrum in Washington ahead of Israeli prime Minister Bejamin…

France 24

Widow of British man who died in Morocco luxury spa fire sues hotel

Anthony Barnes died in March 2023, aged 48, while staying at the five-star Jaal Ryad Resort Hotel in Marrakech.

The Independent UK

Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey used occupied land as a film set. That feels like a betrayal

The decision to shoot in Moroccan-occupied Western Sahara, where the Indigenous people can’t tell their stories without fear of imprisonment, helps erase our own brutal journey

The Guardian - UK

Moroccan intelligence insider reveals widespread use of Pegasus hacking software

Whistleblower suggests internal security services deployed spyware from 2017 against key domestic and foreign targets

The Guardian - UK

When is the next World Cup and European Championship?

World Cup 2026 is nearing its conclusion, with only two games remaining: The third-place play-off (Bronze final) and the final. England will face France in the Bronze final on Saturday, before Argentina face Spain in the final on Sunday. After that, attention with turn to the next European Championship and…

The Independent UK

He came to America as a slave. This Moroccan man later became one of North America's earliest explorers

Long before English colonists ever set foot in North America, an enslaved man born in Morocco had already walked thousands of miles across it, surviving shipwrecks, years of captivity and a journey that took him through present-day Florida, Texas and deep into the Southwest. His name was Estevanico, and his…

The Times of India

PM Lecornu visits Rabat to cement France-Morocco rapprochement

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will pay an official visit to Rabat on Wednesday and Thursday to strengthen relations between France and Morocco. The high-level meeting is expected to yield several agreements, paving the way for a new phase in the rapprochement between the two countries.

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The Independent UK

Kylian Mbappé ready for France’s World Cup semifinal against Spain after ‘slight’ ankle injury

Kylian Mbappé is in France's starting lineup for Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal match against Spain after the striker exited in the 77th minute of the team's quarterfinal win over Morocco

The Conversation

North Africa’s World Cup teams offered lessons in what works – and what doesn’t

There was a dramatic increase in the number of countries able to qualify for the final stages of the 2026 men’s football World Cup. Of the 48 teams to qualify, global football body Fifa decided that nine would be African countries. This has functioned as a natural experiment for north…

The Independent UK

Morocco World Cup star attracts interest from Premier League giants

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Manchester City eye World Cup breakout star to continue midfield rebuild

Teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi impressed for Morocco at the tournament

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Manchester City ‘prominent’ in the race to sign teenage World Cup star: report

Man City are ‘pushing hard’ amid competition from other clubs after 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi impressed at the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Manchester City set sights on signing Morocco’s Ayyoub Bouaddi for £85m

Manchester City are intent on signing Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for €100m (£85m

The Independent UK

Who is Ismail Elfath? England v Argentina referee for World Cup semi-final

Elfath was born in Morocco but has forged his officiating career in the United States

The Times of India

Fitness influencer Jacob Abrams Cohen turns Morocco vs Haiti World Cup match into a 5K challenge, sparking fan debate

Jacob Abrams Cohen completed a 5K from his seat during the Morocco vs Haiti World Cup match by jogging around his row and stepping over seats. The challenge drew heavy criticism from fans who said it disrupted nearby spectators. FIFA praised his “impressive pace,” while Cohen later said the stunt…

Evening Standard

France XI vs Spain: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup semi-final

Problems arose in midfield ahead of semi-final clash

Sports Illustrated

The Best Performance of the 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals

France emphatically snapped Morocco’s 34-game unbeaten run to book its place in the final four.

Radio France Internationale

African results justify World Cup slots increase amid criticism

When four-time World Cup winners Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament, then head coach Gennaro Gattuso lamented that Africa had so many places at the global showcase.

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