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France has been eliminated from the World Cup after a 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semi-final in Dallas. Deschamps has spent 14 years in charge, winning the 2018 World Cup and reaching another final in 2022, but Spain’s victory ends France’s bid for a third consecutive final. Spain advance to the final, while Deschamps’ tenure faces a named successor discussion.
Independent reports that SailLink launches a six‑day wind‑powered Channel crossing trial linking Shoreham and Fécamp, aiming to establish a regular service if the test succeeds; Brittany Ferries and Portsmouth Port test a shore‑power connection for hybrid LNG‑electric vessels to cut emissions, with a 12‑month deal to offset costs.
A vehicle has rammed into pedestrians near Caen’s train station. One person has died and several are in critical condition; the driver, born in Russia, has been arrested. Authorities say the motive is not yet known and the investigation is ongoing.
In Caen, France, a car deliberately drove into pedestrians near the train station. One person has died and several were injured, with authorities noting the incident is not treated as terrorism. The driver has been arrested and a police investigation is underway.
A passenger train derailed near Cléon, south of Rouen, France, while traveling from Rouen to Caen. About 180 passengers were on board; 44 have been injured, including an 18-year-old in critical condition. Firefighters and emergency teams are on the scene as investigations begin into the cause.
A train travelling from Rouen to Caen derails after a rail fragment is found on the track. Authorities say 186 passengers were on board; 44 have been injured and one is in a critical condition. Emergency services are suspending traffic and investigating whether the incident was malicious.
A regional train travelling from Rouen to Caen has derailed near Cléon, Normandy, injuring 44 and prompting an investigation into a rail fragment that is believed to be connected to the incident. Authorities say the train’s life-threatening injuries are now stabilising, while officials examine whether sabotage or accident caused the derailment.