Dutch football association to sue over racist slurs after World Cup exit
The Netherlands' penalty loss to Morocco prompted an outpouring of social media abuse directed notably at Black players.
‘It’s so hot’ – Dangerous hot weather grips parts of the US
More than 165 million people were sweltering on Friday under record temperatures along the US East Coast and Midwest, according to the US National Weather Service.
Who are the ultratraditionalists rebelling against Pope Leo and triggering a rupture with the Vatican? – NBC News
- Who are the ultratraditionalists rebelling against Pope Leo and triggering a rupture with the Vatican? NBC News
- Excommunication decreed for Lefebvrite episcopal ordinations Vatican News
- Catholic group in schism defends actions, claims to be victim Inquirer.net
- DDF issues guidelines for return of SSPX clergy, laity to communion Crux | Taking the Catholic Pulse
- Excommunications show a Pope Leo unafraid of making firm decisions Reuters
Is China’s new ethnic unity law a step towards forced assimilation?
The government says the law will help forge a shared national identity.
Mamdani calls for unity on America’s 250th birthday
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the US's 250th birthday by reflecting on the nation's founding ideals.
US heatwave raises alarms over AI data centre energy demands
US heatwave exposes critical strain on power grids from growing energy demands of AI data centres.
Taylor Swift fans brave the New York heat to be (at least somewhat) near wedding to Travis Kelce
People gather outside Madison Square Garden despite security keeping them from seeing anything noteworthy
Taylor Swift’s fans gathered in the heat outside New York’s Madison Square Garden on Friday for her wedding – or at least the celebration of it – to Travis Kelce, and the sense of being close to the superstar singer-songwriter and her NFL champion groom on their big day.
Whether or not Swift and Kelce have already tied the knot, which has been at the center of contradictory reports, fans said they were thrilled at the union – and the location.
Continue reading...Lebanon-Israel deal betrays ‘victims of war crimes’, rights groups say
Human rights and media freedom organisations warned that the agreement prevents 'recourse to international courts'.
Settlers attack activists, Palestinians trying to access their land
Israeli settlers attacked a foreign activist and another man as they blocked access to Palestinian farmland.
Iran begins public mourning for Ayatollah killed in February
Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla from Friday ahead of days-long funeral events.
Saudi deputy foreign minister pays respects at Khamenei funeral
Saudi Arabia’s Vice Foreign Minister Walid al-Khuraiji unexpectedly attended the former Supreme Leader's funeral
Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026
Live coverage and text updates as Lionel Messi's goal gives Argentina lead against Cape Verde in last-32 knockout stage.
Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Khamenei
Top Iranian officials and foreign dignitaries pay respects to late leader killed in joint US-Israeli strike in February.
Israeli settlers intensify attacks in West Bank, targeting water supplies
The attacks mark a sharp spike in settler assaults on Palestinians and their homes and livelihoods in recent weeks.
Pope Leo, Mamdani send pro-immigrant message for US’s 250th anniversary
Influential figures deliver speeches evoking US ideals to counter President Trump's hardline immigration policies.
What to know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding in NYC
The celebrity couple’s nuptials, dubbed 'America’s royal wedding', light up New York with excitement and speculation.
Turkey bans American cruise of LGBTQ+ passengers from docking – USA Today
- Turkey bans American cruise of LGBTQ+ passengers from docking USA Today
- Turkey blocks American LGBTQ+ cruise from docking, citing ‘moral standards’ CNN
- A long-planned LGBT cruise has been blocked from stopping in Turkey The Washington Post
- One of İstanbul's oldest gay bars shut down after invitation to 'gay cruise' passengers Bianet
- Patti LuPone “Furious” That LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship Banned From Turkey Ports: “I Am Ready To Perform” Deadline
Two Romanians jailed over stabbing of Iranian TV journalist in London
Judge says evidence indicates attack on Pouria Zeraati outside home was carried out on behalf of Tehran regime
Two Romanians who took part in a “targeted” knife attack on a television journalist in London “on behalf of the Iranian state” have been jailed.
Pouria Zeraati, who worked for the Persian-language channel Iran International, which is critical of the Tehran regime, was left bleeding in the street after being stabbed three times outside his home in Wimbledon.
Continue reading...Keiko Fujimori officially declared winner of Peru presidential race
Peru's electoral authority solidifies right-wing Fujimori's narrow victory over left-wing Roberto Sanchez.
Israel prevents exiled Palestinian detainees from reuniting with their families
Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli jail but remain separated from loved ones due to travel restrictions.