Joy, disappointment, protests: A view from Egypt-Iran World Cup tie
Egyptians hail historic qualification as Iranians voice appreciation to Team Melli who may still make it to next round.
Military-age Ukrainian men could lose EU protection – dw.com
- Military-age Ukrainian men could lose EU protection dw.com
- EU proposes extending Ukrainian protection to 2028, limit men of fighting age Reuters
- EU moves to prolong protection for Ukrainians but not new arrivals eligible for military service AP News
- EU Commission proposes excluding fighting-age men from Ukraine refugee scheme politico.eu
- Denmark to stop granting protection to Ukrainian men of conscription age Українська правда
FIFA World Cup 2026: Saturday schedule, Round of 32 standings, predictions
Six World Cup games, knockout places on the line, Cape Verde make history and Iran wait for a place in the Round of 32.
A historical feud threatens a key wartime alliance for Ukraine – NBC News
- A historical feud threatens a key wartime alliance for Ukraine NBC News
- Ukraine, Poland smooth over WWII dispute at Gdansk aid forum DW.com
- Poland's Tusk calls for 'mutual respect' during row with Ukraine BBC
- Ukraine’s recovery to be deliberated in Poland amid Kyiv-Warsaw spat Al Jazeera
- Ukraine secures EUR 1.5 B in reconstruction agreements in Gdańsk - Deputy PM Kuleba Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency
Inside a secretive Ukrainian team launching deep drone strikes at Russia – NPR
- Inside a secretive Ukrainian team launching deep drone strikes at Russia NPR
- Ukraine’s Growing Drone Armada Is Overwhelming Russia’s Air Defenses WSJ
- Kyiv using AI-powered Hornet drones to strike deep into Russian territory France 24
- Ukraine strengthens its defense industry, needs support in three key areas – Fedorov Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency
- Other nations thirst for Ukraine’s drone success — but they need a culture shift first The Conversation
Gracie the giraffe who wandered off in Texas found safe – for real this time
Animal who went missing from private ranch for nearly two weeks had been falsely reported as found earlier in the week
The search for a giraffe who absconded from a private game ranch in rural Texas and effectively went missing for nearly two weeks was found safe on Friday just a few miles away from the homestead, according to authorities.
An aerial search ultimately pinpointed the whereabouts of Gracie “the w[a]ndering giraffe”, said Nathan Johnson, the Real county sheriff, in a Facebook post announcing the success of efforts to find the creature.
Continue reading...Nigel Farage’s anti-WHO campaign moves to US with allies added to board
Relocation of Action on World Health raises questions over why Reform UK leader is involved in a US pressure group
Nigel Farage’s campaign against the World Health Organization (WHO) is moving to the US with a new board of lobbyists, raising questions over why the Reform UK leader is involved in an American pressure group.
The Action on World Health campaign, co-founded by Farage, is relocating to the US state of Delaware as a charitable foundation and grassroots non-profit.
Continue reading...Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as international rescue teams arrive
Hundreds are still feared trapped under the rubble, as families desperate for news.
Venezuelans dig for earthquake survivors as 72-hour rescue window nears end
At least 920 people are confirmed dead and more than 51,000 missing after two quakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday.
Thai police arrest Australian over killing of teenager found in suitcase – Al Jazeera
- Thai police arrest Australian over killing of teenager found in suitcase Al Jazeera
- Thai family mourns teen girl found dead in suitcase as Australian arrested Reuters
- Australian man arrested in Thailand after 17-year-old’s body found in suitcase The Guardian
- Thai teenager's father 'deeply saddened' as Australian charged with murder Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- ‘Everything about him was slow’: Inside the quiet Thai life of suitcase murder suspect SMH.com.au
US strikes Iran after attack on cargo ship
Iran accuses the US of violating their deal and says it struck targets linked to American forces in response.
Thai police arrest Australian over killing of teenager found in suitcase
Suspect was stopped at Bangkok's main airport as he allegedly tried to fly home.
Germany braces for record-breaking temperatures as heatwave moves east
Several countries including the UK and Switzerland have posted record June temperatures, with deaths reported in France.
Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic relations with France, once a key ally – AP News
Somali intelligence helps US arrest alleged leader of Minnesota fraud
US prosecutors reach into Somalia for a suspect in US fraud case.
Iran war day 120: Tehran condemns US strikes, says it violates MoU
US says it targeted Iranian missile and drone storage locations while IRGC said it hit US military sites in the region.
Who profits from Africa’s gold?
African governments seek greater control over gold, but much of its value continues to flow abroad.
Belgium reach World Cup knockouts as New Zealand exit tournament
A double strike from Arsenal's Leandro Trossard against New Zealand carried Belgium to top of Group G, ahead of Egypt.
Screen time can damage under-twos’ development, landmark study suggests
Exclusive: Researchers call for urgent investigation of risks to babies of tablets, smartphones and other digital devices
Screen time for babies and toddlers under the age of two has been linked with long-term negative effects on health and quality of life and should be avoided, according to a landmark study.
It warns that using screens during that period may lead to wide-ranging developmental concerns and calls for further urgent investigation of the risks smartphones, tablets and other digital devices pose to infants.
Continue reading...Iran and US trade blame for attacks, threatening fragile ceasefire
Vance warned 'violence will be met with violence' while the IRGC says future responses to aggression will be 'broader'.