Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi granted Canadian visa hours after denial
The forward will now be able to join his team in Toronto when they take on Germany on Saturday.
Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe
The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.
Netanyahu says Israel must protect relationship with US
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed for the ‘preservation’ of Israel’s relationship with the US.
Pro-Israel hawks in US criticise Iran MoU but avoid clashing with Trump
Analysts warn that pro-Israel groups and politicians in Washington will likely push to derail diplomacy with Tehran.
Iran’s supreme leader says approved US deal despite having ‘different’ view
Iran says it has suspended Strait of Hormuz transit charges for commercial vessels for 60 days.
Gaza fans chase World Cup joy amid blackout, displacement and war
World Cup matches offer residents of Gaza a brief escape from war, blackouts and life in tents.
What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it
BBC analysts assess the claims by both Washington and Tehran to have won a victory with the deal to end their war.
What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it
BBC analysts assess the claims by both Washington and Tehran to have won a victory with the deal to end their war.
Lionel Messi’s father undergoing treatment for health issues, family says
Family statement comes two days after an emotional Messi wiped away tears in Argentina's World Cup match against Algeria.
At least 29 countries raise alarm about atrocities in Sudan’s el-Obeid
UN and allies warn of grave rights violations in North Kordofan, urge maximum pressure on RSF and SAF.
MoU’s $300bn Iran reconstruction fund becomes US political flashpoint
Trump says US will not pay for planned fund as part of Iran MoU, as lawmakers connect price tag to affordability issues.
Gas prices fall below $4 on average after Trump’s signing of Iran deal to end war
Drivers feel some relief but prices still a dollar more per gallon overall since before US-Israel attack on Iran
The average price of US gasoline fell to just under $4 a gallon on Thursday for the first time since March, following the announcement of a preliminary agreement between the US and Iran to end the war and reopen the strait of Hormuz.
The development has provided some relief to drivers who have seen soaring costs amid Washington’s war with Iran. But filling up still remains more expensive than it was before the conflict began.
Continue reading...US military says it has lifted naval blockade of Iranian ports
CENTCOM says that all blockade enforcement efforts 'have ceased' but that US forces will remain in the area.
CDC to tap $107m in emergency funding for Ebola response in DRC and Uganda
Number of people infected now tops 1,000 though health officials say the global risk remains low
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will tap $107m in emergency funding for Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, officials said on Thursday.
The continued Ebola outbreak in the DRC comes as Canada, Mexico and the US jointly host the Fifa World Cup, attracting visitors from around the world. The officials said the outbreak, now the third largest on record, required “strong immediate support”, but that the global risk remained low.
Continue reading...Can the Global South have a say in global affairs?
China calls for stronger representation for emerging economies.
Gunmen attack Niger airport, killing 11 soldiers and 2 civilians, officials say – AP News
- Gunmen attack Niger airport, killing 11 soldiers and 2 civilians, officials say AP News
- Niger airport attack: Thirty-five die in attack on Niamey airport BBC
- Niger security forces battle gunmen at airport DW.com
- Gunmen attack airport in Niger's capital as explosions, gunfire heard ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Armed attack on airport in Niger’s capital kills 11 soldiers, 2 civilians Al Jazeera
Parents of Serbia’s teenage school shooter given jail terms in retrial
The boy was 13 when he killed eight girls, a boy and a school guard at Vladislav Ribnikar school in Belgrade in 2023.
Parents of Serbia’s teenage school shooter given jail terms in retrial
The boy was 13 when he killed eight girls, a boy and a school guard at Vladislav Ribnikar school in Belgrade in 2023.
19-Year-Old Suspect in Consulate Shooting Arrested at Toronto Airport – The New York Times
- 19-Year-Old Suspect in Consulate Shooting Arrested at Toronto Airport The New York Times
- New arrest in Toronto US consulate shooting as authorities probe foreign ties of gunmen BBC
- Toronto police say ‘criminals for hire’ behind U.S. Consulate, synagogue shootings Global News
- Synagogue shooters were hired by a foreign entity, Secretary of State for Combatting Crime says The Globe and Mail
- 'Criminals for hire' linked to shooting at U.S. Consulate in Toronto USA Today
World Cup 2026: South Africa grab draw with Czechia with late penalty
Teboho Mokoena equalises through a late penalty to salvage a draw for South Africa in their Group A clash with Czechia.