Mbappe draws level with Messi as France beat Paraguay to set up Morocco tie
Kylian Mbappe moves level with Lionel Messi on seven goals at World Cup 2026 as France beat Paraguay 1-0 in last 16.
Moment of destiny for France’s Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing against a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds.
Cow corner: cricket match abandoned after runaway bull stops play
Match at Burnopfield near Newcastle called off after 800kg young bull escaped from farm and stormed playing field
A cricket match had to be abandoned after a runaway bull stormed the playing field and charged at players.
The North East Premier League fixture at Burnopfield Cricket Club near Newcastle was called off on Saturday evening despite efforts to remove the animal from the ground.
Continue reading...US influence challenged by changing global order: Paolo von Schirach
US influence challenged by changing global order: Paolo von Schirach
Pope visits US ambassador on July 4 after prayers at Lampedusa cemetery for migrant victims – AP News
- Pope visits US ambassador on July 4 after prayers at Lampedusa cemetery for migrant victims AP News
- On July Fourth, Pope Leo urges U.S. to welcome, protect and assist immigrants The Washington Post
- Pope Leo XIV dines with U.S. ambassador on Independence Day EWTN News
- Pope urges Europe to do more for migrants as he visits gateway island BBC
- First American pope marks July 4 on migrant island with plea for ‘compassion and generosity’ CNN
Funeral of Iran’s former supreme leader ‘intensely political moment’
Authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days.
Through War and Loss, Iran Moves Against Dissidents – Newser
- Through War and Loss, Iran Moves Against Dissidents Newser
- Iran Projects Unity to the World While Pursuing a Crackdown at Home The New York Times
- WCS Expresses Profound Concern and Alarm Regarding the Recent Detention of Wildlife Conservationists in Iran WCS Newsroom
- Wildlife Conservation Society Demands Release of Detained Environmentalist Couple IranWire
- Environmental Activists Arrested by Security Forces in Tehran en-hrana.org
Masses of Iranians defy heatwave on second day of Khamenei’s funeral
Iran has marked the second day of funeral processions for its late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Female US rower completes historic solo journey from California to Hawaii
Kelsey Pfendler set out to become first US woman, youngest woman and fastest woman to solo over 2,400-mile journey
A Grand Canyon river-rafting guide who aimed to become the first US woman to row solo across the mid-Pacific has completed a record-breaking journey from California to Hawaii.
Hundreds of people gathered to cheer on Kelsey Pfendler as she pulled into a Honolulu harbor on Friday night on her 21ft rowboat, Lily, after nearly a month-and-a-half at sea, local media reported.
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Continue reading...A new phase in the war in Ukraine – NPR
Zelenskiy denies Russian capture of key eastern city Kostiantynivka – Reuters
- Zelenskiy denies Russian capture of key eastern city Kostiantynivka Reuters
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 3, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Russia Said It Captured Key Ukraine Stronghold in Donetsk Region Bloomberg.com
- Russia proposes ceasefire in Kostiantynivka and handover of bodies to Ukraine Українська правда
- General Staff releases footage from Kostiantynivka after Russian false claims of its capture Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency
Archaeologists uncover ancient Byzantine city in Egypt’s western desert
Well-preserved fourth-century quarters reveal details of daily life, urban development and economic activities
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a well-preserved Byzantine-era city in the western desert.
The fourth-century quarters had residential and religious structures, including a basilica-style church in the Dakhla oasis. Archaeologists also found coins, pottery fragments and tools.
Continue reading...As Venezuela death toll rises, survivor recounts days beneath the rubble – Reuters
- As Venezuela death toll rises, survivor recounts days beneath the rubble Reuters
- L.A. firefighters help rescue Venezuela quake victim buried for 8 days Los Angeles Times
- Man Rescued 8 Days After Quake, a Ray of Joy in Stricken Venezuela The New York Times
- Aunt of Venezuelan boy pulled from rubble tells BBC she will give him 'mother's warmth' BBC
- 18-day-old babies, miracle puppies: Hope amid Venezuela's heartbreak ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Eala wins ‘for all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks’
Alexandra Eala dedicates her stunning win over defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek to "all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks".
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal and nearby port – The Guardian
- Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal and nearby port The Guardian
- Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg BBC
- Ukraine strikes oil terminals near St. Petersburg in Russia DW.com
- Ukraine launches major drone attack again on Russia ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Ukraine proves it can hit Russia almost anywhere Axios
Lebanon’s Aoun calls on US to keep ‘always standing beside’ his country
In a congratulatory message on US Independence Day, Aoun says he hopes Lebanon can 'open a new page of hope'.
Gaza Hospital Director Jailed in Israel in Life-threatening Danger, Lawyer Says – Haaretz
- Gaza Hospital Director Jailed in Israel in Life-threatening Danger, Lawyer Says Haaretz
- Jailed Gaza hospital chief in life-threatening condition, rights group says Al Jazeera
- Lawyer warns detained Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya is in critical condition AP News
- Life of detained Gaza hospital chief/Hamas officer at immediate risk, lawyer says The Times of Israel
- Mideast Wars Detained Doctor goSkagit
Ounahi fires Morocco into World Cup quarterfinals with 3-0 win over Canada
Azzedine Ounahi scored two of three second-half goals as Morocco ended cohosts run to reach last eight.
Norfolk Island’s unique corals under triple threat from disease, El Niño and now government-approved dredging
Exclusive: Most of the island’s corals are likely to be species that have not been formally described by science, researcher says
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Scientists fear unique corals that fringe Australia’s remote Norfolk Island could disappear because of a triple threat of disease, El Niño and a federal government plan to dredge a neighbouring shipping channel.
A failure to manage sediment and pollution washing into bays from cattle farming, cleared land along with wastewater has been blamed for widespread disease and outbreaks of algae over the corals.
Continue reading...Neo-fascist group Patriot Front parades Confederate flag in Washington DC on Fourth of July
Hundreds of masked members of the white supremacist organization marched and chanted in the US capital
Hundreds of masked men carrying banners, including the Confederate flag, marched through Washington DC on the Fourth of July, the 250th anniversary of the US’s inception.
The group appeared to be led by Thomas Rousseau, founder of the neo-fascist, white supremacist organization Patriot Front. Members of the group wore white masks and gathered in front of DC’s Union Station. They later marched towards Capitol Hill, WTOP reported.
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