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Qatar have been eliminated at the group-stage in their home World Cup after Senegal condemned them to a second straight loss.

Ghana striker Osman Bukari says he did not disrespect Cristiano Ronaldo when he copied the star's goal celebration after scoring against Portugal at the World Cup.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score at five Fifa World Cups as Portugal begin their campaign with victory over Ghana.

The victim had gone to help fight rampant forest fires but was falsely accused of arson.