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France becomes first EU nation to ban social media for kids under 15

After months of debate, France finalised a ban on social media for children under 15, becoming the first EU country to act ahead of the European Commission's rules.

Why France’s 2026 World Cup ended without a medal despite a star-studded attack

England defeated France 6-4 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place match. France arrived with the world's most feared attack. They leave North America without a medal.

Spain’s win over France in World Cup semi-final extends its unbeaten streak to 37 matches

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has been unbeaten at 14 matches in major tournaments—the longest for any European coach. The success against France was built on a strong midfield.

6 clean sheets in 7 matches—Spain conceded just one goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Anchored by Unai Simon in goal, and 19-year-old Pau Cubarsi and Aymeric Laporte in the back-four line, the defensive masterclass has paved Spain’s path to the World Cup Final.

Lamine Yamal never lost a match for Spain in the World Cup and the Euro

Lamine Yamal, the Spanish teenage sensation, has started in 12 games across the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship and emerged victorious in all of them.

Spain tamed France in 2 major tournaments. World Cup semi-final win seals historic trilogy

Spain defeated France in three major competitions—the Euro 2024 semi-final, Nations League semi-final in 2025 and the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Finals LIVE UPDATES: Oyarzabal, Porro find the net as Spain beat France 2-0

FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Finals LIVE UPDATES: Oyarzabal, Porro find the net as Spain beat France 2-0.

Teams that control midfield have upper hand in 2026 FIFA World Cup, says Oliver Kahn

‘It is about pressing intelligently. Whichever side controls the central areas will control the game,’ legendary former German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn said.

World Cup breaks 32-year trend as FIFA’s top four-ranked teams reach semis

Argentina, France, Spain and England—the world's top four-ranked teams before the tournament—have all reached the semi-finals in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Chaos erupts in London after France beat Morocco in the World Cup

Four people were arrested on suspicion of public order offences, while one police officer was hospitalised with a head injury. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify others.

On Camera

CJP protest isn’t a Gen Z victory alone. Millennials laid the groundwork

Social media has rushed to frame the success of CJP protests as a victory of Gen Z over millennials. But movements are not born overnight, nor do they belong to a single generation.

India’s crude import dependence rises to record 88.7% as domestic output continues to decline

Govt informs Rajya Sabha that said domestic crude oil production fell from 29.7 million metric tonnes in 2021-22 to 28 MMT in 2025-26, mainly due to ageing oilfields.

Netra Mk2 to get 100-plus radars & sensors, aircraft to undergo modifications in Spain & India

Airbus will carry out major structural modifications on the six A321s before DRDO & its partners integrate the indigenous mission systems, with first aircraft expected by 2031-32.

Youth’s struggles won’t end with Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Govt must decentralise education

Our education system is a destroyer of all talent by enforcing learning by rote, pushing students to coaching classes to ‘crack’ competitive exams. And then, papers leak.