Robust and comprehensive verification measures are essential in Iran in the aftermath of the Middle East conflict to ensure it does not pursue nuclear weapons, the head of the UN’s atomic watchdog said on Friday.

Man City closes to signing Anderson

LONDON — Manchester City has agreed a potential British record transfer fee to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson from fellow Premier League club Nottingham Forest, according to several media reports.

Renard has no regrets after Tunisia W. Cup exit

KANSAS CITY — Herve Renard said he had no regrets about taking on the job as Tunisia’s emergency coach at the World Cup despite the North African nation’s catastrophic campaign.

France faces Norway in W. Cup decider

WALTHAM (United States) — A mouthwatering duel between in-form goalscorers Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland will take centre stage at the World Cup on Friday as France faces Norway in a crucial Group I decider.