Controversial penalty ends Senegal’s FIFA World Cup run against Belgium
Late VAR penalty leads to fury as Senegal blows 2-0 lead, loses 3-2 to Belgium in dramatic World Cup round of 32 exit.
Nine Thai monks killed after 11-year-old driver collides with procession
The group of 35 monks and five lay followers were walking by the roadside when the truck ploughed into them.
Social media platforms ‘monetise gore and fringe content’, eSafety regulator tells antisemitism commission
Julie Inman Grant singles out X when giving evidence to royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion
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Mainstream platforms are fighting to distribute and monetise “gore” and “fringe” content, the eSafety watchdog has told the antisemitism royal commission.
Australia’s eSafety commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, on Thursday singled out X, telling the inquiry her office has to fight its billionaire owner, Elon Musk, to try to keep footage – including some posted of the Bondi terror attack – restricted or off the platform.
Continue reading...Jaylen Brown traded to Philadelphia 76ers from Boston Celtics
In an unexpected move, Boston traded the All-Star guard to division rivals Philadelphia for Paul George and draft picks.
Germany charges Nord Stream suspect with attacking pipeline on behalf of Ukraine – Reuters
- Germany charges Nord Stream suspect with attacking pipeline on behalf of Ukraine Reuters
- Germany: Ukrainian national charged over Nord Stream blasts dw.com
- German prosecutors accuse Kyiv of ordering 2022 Nord Stream sabotage The Guardian
- Ukrainian Charged With Sabotaging Pipelines Between Russia and Germany The New York Times
- German prosecutors allege Ukraine ordered Nord Stream pipeline attack Al Jazeera
‘Most massive’ Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 27
The latest barrage deployed the largest number of weapons on the capital and hit locations over a wide area.
Côte d’Ivoire floods kill 59 as west Africa endures torrential rains
Authorities say rainy season getting deadlier, with Ghana reporting 13 dead and floods hitting Benin, Togo and Nigeria
Floods in Côte d’Ivoire have killed 59 people since May, the communication minister told a cabinet meeting in Abidjan.
There are fears the toll could further rise as rescue teams continue to search for victims during the rainy season, which runs from May until July, the minister, Amadou Coulibaly, added.
Continue reading...Vatican expels members of rebel Catholic group over unapproved ordination
Vatican stresses only pope may approve bishop consecrations to safeguard apostolic ties to Jesus's original disciples.
Philippines volcano erupts blasting plumes of ash and steam
Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupted, sending a column of ash and steam 1,200 metres into the air.
German coalition agrees on sweeping reform package in key breakthrough
Under fire amid surge in far right, German chancellor unveils tax and pension reform package in bid to revive economy.
FIFA World Cup: Portugal vs Croatia prediction, schedules, round of 16 race
Spain, Portugal and Switzerland take centre stage as the knockout drama continues across North America.
FACT FOCUS: Iran claims a foreign ship got stuck in Strait of Hormuz. But it is tied to Tehran – AP News
- FACT FOCUS: Iran claims a foreign ship got stuck in Strait of Hormuz. But it is tied to Tehran AP News
- Ship runs aground in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state TV reports WRAL
- Iranian drones attack Bahrain and a ship is struck in the strait after US airstrikes Politico
- U.S.-Iran ceasefire could go up in flames Axios
- Trump again threatens Iran with warning it will 'no longer exist': What to know USA Today
An extra 229,000 deaths: Is that the cost of US-UK drugs deal?
Research finds that trade deal requiring UK to buy more medicines from US takes away money from other parts of NHS.
A Palestinian home inside a cage
This Palestinian family's home is sealed inside an Israeli settlement and the separation wall. Al Jazeera's Leila Warah
Bloodier than Stalingrad: Number of casualties in Russia’s war on Ukraine reaches 2 million – CNN
- Bloodier than Stalingrad: Number of casualties in Russia’s war on Ukraine reaches 2 million CNN
- Russian Blood and Treasure: The Ballooning Costs of Putin’s War CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
- Ukraine war briefing: More than 2 million military casualties caused by Russia’s invasion, study finds The Guardian
- Troop Casualties in Ukraine War Top 2 Million, Study Finds The New York Times
- Half a million dead but just 40sqkm gained in six months: Impact of Putin’s devastating war in numbers The Independent
Ryanair warns of ‘queue chaos’ from new EU border system
The airline calls on European governments to postpone the EES system until after the summer holiday period.
Eight Thai monks killed after child drives truck into procession
Police say 11-year-old boy who took his parents' vehicle without permission is now in custody and will be questioned.
FIFA president reacts as Morocco win World Cup match
FIFA president Gianni Infantino reacted to Morocco knocking the Netherlands out of the World Cup.
China says pilot crashed small plane into skyscraper for ‘personal reasons’
The 66-year-old, who died in the crash, had anxiety and referenced "ending his life" in his diary.
China says pilot crashed small plane into skyscraper for ‘personal reasons’
The 66-year-old, who died in the crash, had anxiety and referenced "ending his life" in his diary.