South Africa’s Jayden Adams, 25, dies after playing in FIFA World Cup
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder died after featuring in his nation's run to the World Cup round of 32.
US, Lebanese delegations meet to discuss Israeli ‘pilot zones’ withdrawal
Sources tell Al Jazeera that talks are focused on establishing mechanism for first of two so-called "pilot zones".
Evacuations as landslide threatens Indian village, construction firm blamed
A landslide during heavy monsoon rains tore through the Indian hill town of Shimla, forcing villagers to evacuate
British couple saved from Spanish ravine after deadly wildfire – Reuters
- British couple saved from Spanish ravine after deadly wildfire Reuters
- Son of Belgian wildfire victim disputes Spanish officials' account of warnings Reuters
- Victims of Spanish wildfires killed while trying to escape along river bed ‘trap’ CNN
- Hundreds of firefighters in Spain battle deadly wildfires that killed at least 12 fleeing flames CBS News
- A Wildfire Killed 12 People in Southern Spain. Here’s the Latest. The New York Times
Noskova defeats Muchova in Wimbledon final to record first Grand Slam title
Linda Noskova's victory over Karolina Muchova makes her the third Czech women's singles champion in past four years.
Venezuela quakes have killed 4,333, injured 16,740, National Assembly president says – Reuters
- Venezuela quakes have killed 4,333, injured 16,740, National Assembly president says Reuters
- For these children, the earthquakes in Venezuela changed everything CNN
- Venezuela sets up temporary housing, as death toll rises DW.com
- Venezuela quake death toll passes 4,300 as scale of recovery effort looms large The Guardian
- Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to More Than 4,300 Bloomberg.com
‘Expressly prohibited’ — Ukraine’s largest defense firm illegally stored weapons near civilian targets in Vyshneve, Zelensky says – The Kyiv Independent
- 'Expressly prohibited' — Ukraine's largest defense firm illegally stored weapons near civilian targets in Vyshneve, Zelensky says The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy decries housing of weapons in civilian area after Russian strike kills 10 The Guardian
- Zelenskiy says Ukraine officials will be held accountable for weapons store Yahoo
- Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky condemns housing of weapons in civilian area after Russian strike kills 10 The Independent
- There are not enough teams to take out: The authorities underestimate the death toll in Vishnevoye near Kiev EADaily
US Democrat Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers
Khanna, 49, was visiting the occupied West Bank when he was held for 90 minutes, he says.
England vs Norway LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 – quarterfinal
Live coverage and text updates as England play Norway in a quarterfinal clash in Miami.
US lawmaker slams Israeli army after settlers detain him on Palestine trip
Lawmaker Khanna accuses soldiers of supporting the settlers, warning that Israeli forces made a 'huge mistake'.
US congressman says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank
Ro Khanna said settlers were armed with US-made weapons and Israel Defense Forces refused to intervene
The US congressman Ro Khanna says armed Israeli settlers detained him during a visit to the Israel-occupied West Bank recently, describing the experience as a first-hand view of the realities faced by Palestinians living under occupation.
In an interview with Reuters on Thursday from a Palestinian village, the progressive US House Democrat from California said his detention happened the previous day while his delegation visited an area of the southern West Bank that has experienced repeated attacks by Israeli settlers.
Continue reading...FIFA is not an independent sporting organisation; it is a political tool.
Football fans around the world are only now finding out what Palestinians have long known.
The Ankara NATO Summit — A reality check on words and deeds – The Kyiv Independent
- The Ankara NATO Summit — A reality check on words and deeds The Kyiv Independent
- Europe Races to Plug Security Holes After U.S. NATO Pullback WSJ
- Opinion | John Bolton: To save NATO, smile and thank Trump The Washington Post
- Q&A: NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe Gen. Alexus Grynkewich Air & Space Forces Magazine
- Trump wanted NATO to be about him. Instead, it was about everyone else ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Family pleads for answers in death of young Black man in Mississippi
Body of Nolan Wells, 18, found after he traveled to Horn Island over Fourth of July weekend with three white friends
A mother on Friday pleaded for anyone to come forward with information about what happened to her son, Nolan Wells, a young Black man whose body was found on an island off the coast of Mississippi after he traveled there over the Fourth of July weekend with three white friends.
“We just want to know what happened and why our baby didn’t come home,” Christine Wonsley, choking back tears, said at a news conference about her son.
Continue reading...Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting
The reporters received the legal summons after they reported on alleged security issues with the president's new plane, which was gifted by Qatar.
Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting
The reporters received the legal summons after they reported on alleged security issues with the president's new plane, which was gifted by Qatar.
Hormuz shipping in focus as Iran-US rhetoric heats up
Analysts say door to diplomacy still open despite exchange of attacks and threats.
Elon Musk’s family foundation took Tommy Robinson to Russia, says Musk’s father
Errol Musk says far-right activist is ‘a fine young man’ and held meetings with Russian business figures
Elon Musk’s family foundation took Tommy Robinson to Russia, according to the billionaire X owner’s father, who was with the British far-right activist in Moscow as he encouraged anti-migration protests in Britain.
Robinson – whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon – appeared last month in Moscow, from where he issued calls for supporters to take to the streets after a knife attack in Belfast. He shared video of himself in a luxury Moscow hotel with the older Musk, whose son has been a vocal supporter of Robinson.
Continue reading...Syrians optimistic but cautious as sanctions removal revives economic hopes
US decision to delist Syria as a 'state sponsor of terrorism' prompts cautious optimism among businesses and citizens.
Moldova’s president nominates businessman Vasile Tofan as prime minister
The announcement comes after the previous prime minister, Alexandru Munteanu, stepped down earlier this month.