The opening matches of Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered excitement, late drama and impressive individual performances as Japan secured a hard-fought draw against the Netherlands, while Sweden produced a dominant display against Tunisia. Meanwhile, Ivory Coast claimed a dramatic victory over Ecuador with a stoppage-time winner, making it a memorable day […]
Ivory Coast
France brush off Ivory Coast loss, call it timely World Cup reminder
France brushed aside concerns after suffering a surprise 2-1 defeat by Ivory Coast in a World Cup warm-up match on Thursday, insisting the setback would serve as a useful reminder rather than a cause for alarm ahead of ?the tournament. Didier Deschamps’ side led through a superb first-half goal from Rayan Cherki but were overrun […]
Carbon tax best way to cut greenhouse gas emissions: IMF
At $70 per ton of carbon dioxide, a carbon tax would be the most efficient means of cutting greenhouse gas emissions, according to an International Monetary Fund report published Friday. But for the moment, carbon taxes remain unpopular, particularly in France, where plans to increase it to 55 euros (or $61.60) from 44.60 euros recently […]