🇪🇸 Spanish firefighters deployed as fickle winds whip up huge wildfire
Air and ground crews, including military emergency units and helicopters, are deployed in an operation to tackle a wildfire in northern Spain, which has already scorched more than 15,400 hectares.
🇪🇸 Spanish firefighters deployed as fickle winds whip up huge wildfire
Air and ground crews, including military emergency units and helicopters, are deployed in an operation to tackle a wildfire in northern Spain, which has already scorched more than 15,400 hectares.
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🇸🇸 Treacherous road conditions obstruct vital UN aid in South Sudan
Amid uneven, mud-strewn roads, United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) workers struggle to deliver vital aid along the only road linking the city of Yambio to internally displaced families in Greater Mundri, South Sudan.
🇸🇸 Treacherous road conditions obstruct vital UN aid in South Sudan
Amid uneven, mud-strewn roads, United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) workers struggle to deliver vital aid along the only road linking the city of Yambio to internally displaced families in Greater Mundri, South Sudan.
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🇲🇽 Mass wedding for football fans in Mexico ahead of World Cup final
"We combined our love for both things –- our love of football and our love for the person we're with," says newlywed Carmen, as 750 couples get married in the Guadalajara fan zone in Mexico ahead of the World Cup final.
🇲🇽 Mass wedding for football fans in Mexico ahead of World Cup final
"We combined our love for both things –- our love of football and our love for the person we're with," says newlywed Carmen, as 750 couples get married in the Guadalajara fan zone in Mexico ahead of the World Cup final.
On the night of the 18th, three family members were attacked with a knife inside an apartment in Osaka’s Konohana Ward. The victims were a 41-year-old mother and two teenage sisters, who suffered serious and minor injuries. Police said a person entered the room before carrying out the assault. Shortly afterward, another development occurred at the same apartment building, and a deceased teenage boy may have been involved.
Authorities say a ferry carrying 116 passengers sank off the coast of Guyana. The vessel capsized while travelling between Georgetown and Port Kaituma. Eight passengers have been rescued so far. The incident has prompted an ongoing rescue effort in the waters between the two locations.
Portugal’s Iuri Leitao won the eighth and final stage of the Tour of Magnificent Qinghai in a bunch sprint. Ecuador’s Jonathan Caicedo secured the overall title after the 146-kilometer ride from Xihaizhen to the Qinghai Lake Scenic Area.
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🇨🇳 Robots dance, fold laundry and make sandwiches at Shanghai's AI expo
China's range of humanoid robot companies display their wares at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. In recent years, China has been keen to demonstrate its technological advancements in robotics.
🇨🇳 Robots dance, fold laundry and make sandwiches at Shanghai's AI expo
China's range of humanoid robot companies display their wares at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. In recent years, China has been keen to demonstrate its technological advancements in robotics.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has again requested air defense missiles as Kyiv faces a massive strike. He said cleanup efforts following the explosions are continuing. The report links the request to the ongoing response to the attack.
A consortium says the CPC marine terminal was subjected to a terrorist attack. It says no oil spill occurred, indicating that the release of oil was prevented. The statement provides no further details about the incident or its consequences.
Spain are set to face Argentina in the World Cup final. The build-up centres on predictions and the match schedule. Lionel Messi is among the main subjects of attention before the game. Lamine Yamal is also prominent in the discussion, while the tournament’s history shapes the anticipation surrounding the final.
The North and Central American World Cup final is scheduled for the 20th in Japan time, with Spain facing Argentina. In the hometown of Argentina’s ace, Lionel Messi, hopes are growing that the team can win the tournament for a second consecutive time. Local anticipation is building ahead of the match.
Beijing’s Zhihua Temple preserves a caisson ceiling decorated with vivid paintings and intricate carvings. As the only surviving example at the temple, it offers a distinctive glimpse of the site’s artistic detail. Yet its location makes it surprisingly easy for visitors to overlook. The feature invites closer attention from anyone exploring the temple.
The hidden caisson ceiling at Beijing’s Zhihua Temple
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⚽ Argentina fans gather in Times Square on eve of World Cup final
Argentina fans gather in New York's Times Square to sing, dance and cheer on their national team ahead of the World Cup final against Spain.
⚽ Argentina fans gather in Times Square on eve of World Cup final
Argentina fans gather in New York's Times Square to sing, dance and cheer on their national team ahead of the World Cup final against Spain.
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⚽ Spain fans gather in New York ahead of World Cup final
Spain fans sing and dance as they walk from Madison Square Garden to Mercado Little Spain in New York on the eve of the World Cup final against Argentina.
⚽ Spain fans gather in New York ahead of World Cup final
Spain fans sing and dance as they walk from Madison Square Garden to Mercado Little Spain in New York on the eve of the World Cup final against Argentina.
A dog-abuse case in Jieyang, China, has triggered public discussion. People in cities around the world have shown support in different ways, including placing advertisements in busy districts and handing out leaflets. The response has even developed into boycott actions. Some scholars hope the case will encourage the government to legislate for animal protection.
A total of 140 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles were reportedly shot down overnight. The drones were destroyed over several Russian regions, as well as over the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea. The areas named include Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Kaluga, Kursk and Rostov regions, along with the Moscow region, Krasnodar Region and the Republic of Crimea.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is scheduled to make his first visit to the White House this week. He plans to present U.S. President Donald Trump with a proposal focused on disarming Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group. The plan also seeks to secure Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon. Aoun is hoping the meeting will generate pressure on Israel over the withdrawal.
Xi Jinping has made key remarks about China’s role in the development of artificial intelligence worldwide. The discussion focuses on China’s place in the global AI landscape and the broader direction of the technology’s international development.
The wife of social activist Sonam Wangchuk has petitioned an Indian court for permission to transfer him from a government hospital to a private facility. She said on Sunday that he was being held in “illegal detention.” The request seeks judicial approval for the proposed hospital transfer while challenging the circumstances of his detention.
Washington launched its eighth consecutive wave of strikes on Iran overnight Saturday. US Central Command said the latest attacks targeted Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. The strikes were described as retaliation for Tehran’s killing of two US troops at an airbase in Jordan. A third US soldier remains missing in action as developments continue.
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The United States has launched another wave of strikes against Iran. The action followed the deaths of two American soldiers in Iranian strikes in Jordan. The attacks mark an eighth consecutive night of US bombing of Iran. The military confrontation between the two sides continues to intensify.
The US president described the deaths of soldiers in Jordan as a “sad thing.” His remarks came as US forces carried out attacks on Iran for an eighth consecutive night. The military campaign remains ongoing, while Trump mourned the soldiers who were killed. The report presents the strikes and the deaths as part of the continuing Iran war.
Visible damage has been reported at bridges and a water desalination plant in Iran following US strikes. The attacks came after a seventh consecutive night of US action against the country. The reported destruction affects transport links and a facility tied to water supply. The focus is on physical damage seen after the latest strikes.
The US military says two American service members were killed and another remains missing after Iranian strikes in Jordan. The deaths mark the first fatalities among US troops in the Iran war since March. The strikes in Jordan have therefore caused the first reported American military deaths in the conflict since that time. The military disclosed both the fatalities and the missing service member.
The future of artificial intelligence is framed as a choice between privilege and a public good. The question focuses on who should be able to access and benefit from AI. It raises a broader debate about the technology’s place in society. No specific policy or development is identified.
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck central Peru on Saturday, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The quake occurred in the central part of the country. The seismological centre provided the reported magnitude and location. No other effects were described.
Xi Jinping has outlined key remarks on the opportunities created by artificial intelligence. His comments focus on the need to seize the openings associated with AI. The remarks center on the technology’s potential and its future development.
Christopher Nolan discusses the large-screen formats he prefers, including 70mm, IMAX and Dolby. With “The Odyssey,” he has fulfilled a long-held ambition to shoot an entire feature film on IMAX film. The project reflects his continuing focus on how movies are presented in expansive theatrical formats.
Chicago Cubs player Seiya Suzuki recorded two hits against the Minnesota Twins. The performance extended his hitting streak to seven consecutive games.
A couple in their 30s created a California-style single-story home in Iruma District, Saitama Prefecture. The 87-square-meter house stands on a 100-tsubo site, while ceilings higher than four meters create an open atmosphere. In winter, a single wood-burning stove keeps the home comfortable without needing air conditioning. The design reflects the couple’s enjoyment of camping and daily life with their dog. Single-story homes are also attracting attention from younger generations.
Russia says it repelled a Ukrainian drone attack near Stavropol. Fires were reported in an industrial area following the incident. Governor Vladimir Vladimirov said the latest information indicated that no one had been killed or injured. The statement provides no indication of casualties beyond that account.
A zoo requested a post-mortem examination of a California sea lion familiar from its popular sea lion show. The animal’s death had been thought to be linked to dermatitis. The examination instead uncovered unexpected organisms in its heart, described as resembling somen noodles. The finding tells a troubling story about the serious consequences of a zoo operating without a veterinarian.
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‘Popular in the show’: Noodle-like organisms in a dead sea lion’s heart reveal the severity of zoos lacking veterinarians
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England edged France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.
England edged France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.
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England beat France 6-4 in World Cup third-place playoff
England beat France 6-4 in World Cup third-place playoff
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Kylian Mbappe became the top scorer in World Cup history on Saturday when he netted his second goal in the third-place play-off against England to take his tally to 22. The Frenchman is now one ahead of Argentina's Lionel Messi. 📷 Roberto Schmidt
Kylian Mbappe became the top scorer in World Cup history on Saturday when he netted his second goal in the third-place play-off against England to take his tally to 22. The Frenchman is now one ahead of Argentina's Lionel Messi. 📷 Roberto Schmidt
The 30th installment of the series on the real figure of Toyotomi Hidenaga, the man who made Hideyoshi ruler, examines Oda Nobutaka after the Honno-ji Incident. Nobutaka, the third son of Oda Nobunaga, is described as someone who was said to have been closest to becoming the country’s ruler immediately afterward. Tomoyuki Mayama explains Nobutaka’s role and historical image.
Nike’s results for the fiscal year ending in May 2026 highlight a company in the midst of reshaping its business structure. Sales of retro sneakers declined sharply, while digital sales were reduced. Running shoes, by contrast, delivered substantial growth. The figures point to changes in Nike’s product strategy and its approach to direct digital sales.
Roughly one in five American households has a doorbell equipped with video capability. That widespread presence has made the cameras an especially tempting way to capture snapshots and fit-check videos. Doorbell cameras are thus being used not only as security devices, but also as convenient tools for everyday visual content.
A plenary meeting of North Korea’s Workers’ Party Central Committee set out a broad range of new directions. They include changes and reinforcement in diplomatic and military policy, regional revitalization measures at home, and a major overhaul of senior personnel. The developments offer clues to the current position of Kim Jong Un’s regime. The analysis examines Kim’s intentions and aims, as well as the possible implications for the future situation on the Korean Peninsula.
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Russian air defense systems said they destroyed 379 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles overnight. After the attacks, eight people were killed and 86 were wounded in the Moscow Region and near Tambov. The report focuses on the aftermath of the strikes and the damage reflected in the casualty figures.
Christopher Nolan places audiences inside the Trojan horse through an extended, visceral sequence. The gritty scene depicts the cramped and horrifying conditions endured by those hiding within it. It also emphasizes their maniacal, animalistic determination to prevail in battle. The sequence presents the concealed warriors’ experience as both thrilling and deeply disturbing.
Crews aboard nuclear-powered icebreakers adapt when polar bears block their path. They may alter the vessel’s course or wait patiently until the animals move away. Marina Starovoytova, described as the world’s first female captain of a nuclear-powered icebreaker, said these are the ways crews respond to the encounters. The wildlife can therefore affect the ships’ progress through the ice.
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has agreed to end his term after parliament backed his removal. Sulyok is seen as an Orbán loyalist. He had been given until Saturday night to agree to step down. The decision follows parliamentary support for ending his presidency before its scheduled conclusion.
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🇲🇽 ⚽ 🏆 💍 Mass wedding for football fans in Mexico ahead of World Cup final
"We combined our love for both things –- our love of football and our love for the person we're with," says newlywed Carmen, standing with her husband as 750 couples get married in Guadalajara before Sunday's World Cup final
🇲🇽 ⚽ 🏆 💍 Mass wedding for football fans in Mexico ahead of World Cup final
"We combined our love for both things –- our love of football and our love for the person we're with," says newlywed Carmen, standing with her husband as 750 couples get married in Guadalajara before Sunday's World Cup final
Photos and videos depict the aftermath of Ukrainian drone strikes on two Wildberries logistics centers in Russia early on July 18. Seven night-shift workers died and 25 were injured at a warehouse in Kotovsk, while 24 people were injured in Elektrostal. Two others were hurt in Noginsk after an oil depot was hit. Large fires broke out at the logistics facilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the strikes responded to Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine and claimed the warehouses contained drone-production components and “navigation equipment.”
Drones struck Wildberries facilities near Moscow and in Tambov, causing deadly damage at Russian online retail warehouses. Ukraine’s leader described the sites as “major logistics facilities” that supplied “sanctioned components”. The characterization presents the warehouses as part of a supply network targeted for its alleged role. The strikes therefore focused on both the facilities and the logistics function attributed to them.
The World Cup final is set to take place on turf in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The playing surface has drawn mixed reviews from players and coaches. Questions about the pitch have followed games held there and continued before and after matches. Rain could potentially make conditions more favorable, although its effect on the final remains uncertain.
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🇰🇼 💥 Explosions, sirens in Kuwait's capital as Iran strikes
Explosions and sirens are heard in Kuwait City as the country's military says its air defences intercepted missile and drone attacks. It comes after Iran's army said it struck US military targets in Kuwait and Jordan
🇰🇼 💥 Explosions, sirens in Kuwait's capital as Iran strikes
Explosions and sirens are heard in Kuwait City as the country's military says its air defences intercepted missile and drone attacks. It comes after Iran's army said it struck US military targets in Kuwait and Jordan
Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, chairman of Indonesia’s National Economic Council, says Indonesia will take steps to strengthen investor confidence. He emphasizes that China’s support and assistance are indispensable to the country. Pandjaitan also describes investment cooperation between China and Indonesia as having broad prospects. His remarks point to significant potential for closer economic engagement between the two countries.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Vince Henderson, foreign minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, in Shanghai on Saturday. The meeting brought together the two countries’ senior diplomatic officials. It was held as an official exchange between China and Dominica. No further details of the discussion were provided.
China is highlighting global cooperation on artificial intelligence in a newly released international case collection. The collection focuses on cross-border collaboration in AI and underscores China’s attention to cooperation in the field.
A few simple stretches may help ease thumb and wrist pain linked to phone use. Mobile phones have become larger and heavier over the years, potentially placing more strain on the hand during texting and scrolling. Gentle movement of the thumb and wrist can help soothe the discomfort. The advice focuses on a simple way to address pain associated with everyday phone use.
Ryan Fox has joined the players who have matched a major championship scoring record. At the British Open at Royal Birkdale, Fox shot a 62 to tie the mark. He was the third player this week to produce a record-tying 62. The round places Fox among the tournament’s notable performers.
Armando Mema, a member of Finland’s national-conservative Freedom Alliance party, says Germany would move closer to war with Russia by deploying Tomahawk missiles. He called the West’s decision to follow a path of hostilities a major mistake. His remarks frame the proposed deployment as a step that would intensify confrontation with Russia.
Infertility affects one in six women in Germany, yet reproductive medicine is not equally accessible to everyone. The country bans both surrogacy and egg donation. Those restrictions are presented as making Germany’s reproductive medicine laws “shockingly unjust,” particularly for people seeking treatment who cannot use the available options. The debate centers on who can obtain assistance and which fertility services remain legally permitted.
Experts say China’s artificial intelligence initiative emphasizes openness and collaboration. The World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization was established after documents were signed by 29 countries. China has also introduced concrete action plans inviting the international community to participate in joint AI development. These steps have moved global AI governance beyond theoretical discussion toward practical implementation.
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UN official Alexander Zuev warns that terrorism is moving rapidly into cyberspace. He says attempts to recruit terrorist supporters online are becoming increasingly common. The warning points to a growing use of the internet for supporter recruitment. No specific organization or operation is identified in the statement.
China says it is closely following the UK government’s move to nationalize British Steel. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Saturday that Beijing would take necessary measures to safeguard its rights if needed. The statement did not specify what those measures might be. Its warning links the company’s nationalization to the protection of China’s interests.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Limpho Tau, Lesotho’s minister of foreign affairs and international relations, in Shanghai on Saturday. The meeting brought together the senior diplomatic officials of China and Lesotho. It was a bilateral diplomatic engagement in Shanghai. The encounter focused on contact between the two countries’ foreign ministries.
The past few weeks have been especially good for games built around on-rails action. Nintendo’s Star Fox remake wisely preserves the tightly scripted, action-packed levels of Star Fox 64, which remain enjoyable to fly through nearly 20 years later. Undercoders’ new title Denshattack! follows a similar approach, filling its levels with carefully orchestrated sequences. The piece makes the case that this structure deserves to appear in more games.
𖣯 🇳🇱 Elite 'speedcubers' face off at Rubik's European Championship
Welcome to the world of competitive Rubik's Cube solving, where players battle in disciplines ranging from the blindfold challenge to solving cubes with oven gloves on their hands
𖣯 🇳🇱 Elite 'speedcubers' face off at Rubik's European Championship
Welcome to the world of competitive Rubik's Cube solving, where players battle in disciplines ranging from the blindfold challenge to solving cubes with oven gloves on their hands
India’s private-sector lender ICICI Bank posted first-quarter profit above expectations on Saturday. Profit rose 15.9%, supported by stronger demand for loans and a reduction in provisions for bad loans. The result points to firmer credit demand while lowering the pressure from loan-loss provisions. The bank’s quarterly performance exceeded what analysts had forecast.
Russian rights commissioner Yana Lantratova has appealed to the United Nations over what she described as another series of Ukrainian attacks. Lantratova said Russia records every detail of such developments. She added that the documented information is provided to international institutions. Her remarks frame the appeal as part of Russia’s effort to present its account of the reported attacks internationally.
Air quality alerts covering more than a dozen states have disrupted outdoor summer events. The smoke has raised a pressing question ahead of Sunday afternoon’s World Cup final in New York City. Could air pollution become a problem for the match? The concern remains as dense as the smoke itself.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto in Shanghai. They discussed international cooperation on AI, coordination in international and regional affairs, Chinese investment in Indonesia and expanding key Belt and Road projects.
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The White House has supported Argentina’s footballers after some players displayed a banner backing their country’s claim to the Falkland Islands. The gesture followed Argentina’s 2-1 victory over England in a fractious World Cup semi-final in Atlanta. The banner read “Las Malvinas son Argentinas,” using Argentina’s name for the South Atlantic islands. The White House FIFA taskforce chief defended the players and said the United States believes in free speech.
Heavy rain caused mud and earth to flow into a house in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture, on the night of the 17th, leading the building to collapse. The city said it had been unable to contact the couple in their 60s who lived there. On the afternoon of the 18th, Ashikaga announced that one woman had been found at the site.
Two men learned through DNA testing that they had been switched at birth 38 years ago. Their families are accusing a North Dakota hospital of taking away the lives the men were supposed to have. The families have sued the hospital over the decades-old mix-up. The case centers on the alleged harm caused by the babies being given to the wrong families.
A former hospital employee was arrested in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, on suspicion of killing a patient by mixing excrement into the patient’s intravenous drip. Investigators say the deceased patient had previously asked the hospital to stop assigning the former employee to their care. The circumstances surrounding that request are now part of the investigation. The case concerns whether the earlier complaint was connected to the alleged killing.
Opponents of the rapid expansion of data centers plan demonstrations on Saturday at no fewer than 125 locations across the United States. The coordinated action is described as the first national effort to channel mounting anger over the growth of AI infrastructure. That buildout has accelerated over the past year and stirred political tensions in communities across the country.
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US data center protests go national as backlash grows
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🇵🇱 🌬️ ⚡ Polish miners train to embrace energy transition
Once the country's black gold, Poland's coal mining sector is now surviving on life support as a transition to cleaner energy sources takes place. Miners are taking part in a training programme to help them transition to the wind industry
🇵🇱 🌬️ ⚡ Polish miners train to embrace energy transition
Once the country's black gold, Poland's coal mining sector is now surviving on life support as a transition to cleaner energy sources takes place. Miners are taking part in a training programme to help them transition to the wind industry
An overnight Ukrainian drone attack reportedly killed a civilian in Elektrostal, a city outside Moscow. Eight people are also said to be in serious condition. The report describes the incident as a nighttime strike involving a Ukrainian drone. It gives no further details about the casualties or damage.
The Chinese animated feature “All Wishes Come True!” has opened nationwide in China. Its theatrical release began on July 18, one week earlier than originally planned. The early arrival brings the film to audiences ahead of its scheduled date.
On the Bashang Plateau in Zhangbei, one of the pristine grasslands closest to Beijing, the Anguli River winds across the prairie. Described as the largest inland river in northern China, its clear waters have nourished the land for generations.
Team Mirai held its first party convention since the party was founded. Party leader Anno expressed the aim of realizing democracy in the age of artificial intelligence. He said this would involve listening quickly and deeply to the voices of a broad range of people, then reflecting those views in politics.
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Experts gathered at WAIC to discuss ethical questions surrounding artificial intelligence. They also exchanged views on rules for AI governance. The discussion focused on approaches to regulating the development and use of AI.
Artificial intelligence is advancing at a remarkable speed and reshaping people’s lives, while also creating new challenges. Chinese President Xi Jinping shared his views on addressing issues arising from AI development. He spoke at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai. His remarks focused on how to respond to the challenges accompanying the technology’s growth.
Times Square is getting ready for Sunday’s eagerly awaited World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The matchup promises a classic contest between Europe and South America, as well as a meeting between rising star Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi. Spain enter the game unbeaten in 37 matches. Argentina, meanwhile, are known for producing some of the tournament’s most dramatic comebacks. Selina Sykes previews the highly anticipated showdown.
Argentina and Spain will meet Sunday with the World Cup trophy at stake. The final carries an additional distinction beyond deciding the champion. FIFA is awarding championship rings for the first time. The rings are intended to commemorate the title, giving the winning team a new form of recognition alongside the trophy.
Palestinian football fans have paid tribute to Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan. The gesture reflects their recognition and respect for the coach. Fans’ honouring of Hassan links Palestinian football supporters with an expression of appreciation for his role. No further details were provided about the tribute.
Palestinian football fans honour Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan
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BREAKING India successfully launches first privately built orbital rocket, its builder says
BREAKING India successfully launches first privately built orbital rocket, its builder says
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The United Nations looks set to list a Biblical site, Lebanese castles, an antelope migration path and the world's deepest lake as world treasures under threat.
UNESCO members states are to cast votes from next week on the new additions to its World Heritage and World Heritage in Danger lists
The United Nations looks set to list a Biblical site, Lebanese castles, an antelope migration path and the world's deepest lake as world treasures under threat.
UNESCO members states are to cast votes from next week on the new additions to its World Heritage and World Heritage in Danger lists
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk was transferred to a hospital on the 21st day of his hunger strike. The CJP alleged that police forcibly removed him from the demonstration site. Police said instead that Wangchuk was moved for urgent medical care, following court orders. The accounts differ over both the circumstances and justification for the transfer.
Authorities in India’s capital, Delhi, moved social activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital, police said on Saturday. The transfer came on the 21st day of a hunger strike he began to demand the resignation of the federal education minister. Wangchuk launched the fast in Delhi. Police described the hospitalization as an action taken by the authorities while the protest continued.
Russian forces carried out strikes on Ukrainian ports used to deliver military cargo. The Russian Armed Forces also hit facilities at the Odessa port used to unload fuel intended for the Ukrainian military. Storage tanks were targeted as well. The reported strikes focused on port infrastructure linked to military deliveries and fuel handling.
Which team has appeared in every edition of the World Cup, and which nation has lifted the trophy most often? Throughout the tournament, supporters were asked questions about the competition’s records. The feature tests how well fans know these milestones and the history behind them.
A flash flood swept through a mountainous village in Vietnam’s northern Lai Chau province, killing at least four people. Four others were reported missing after the sudden flooding. State media reported the casualties on Saturday. Search efforts are focused on the affected village and those still unaccounted for.
The bodies of a 44-year-old woman and a person believed to be her university-student daughter were found beside a river in a mountainous area of Nara City. The woman’s partner, a company employee, was arrested on suspicion of abandoning the bodies. During questioning, he reportedly told police that he transported them in his own car. The investigation is continuing.
The United States carried out a seventh overnight wave of airstrikes against Iran on Friday. Tehran had warned that it would resume “full-scale offensive operations” if the attacks continued, but the strikes went ahead. Tensions in the Middle East remain high, with developments being followed through a live update.
An Iranian general has warned that no border will remain safe if US strikes continue beyond the next few days. Washington, meanwhile, rejected Tehran’s assertion that two oil tankers exploded near the Strait of Hormuz. The statements add to tensions between Iran and the United States as the confrontation continues. DW reports the latest developments, including the competing claims over the tanker incidents.
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The U.S. military said late Thursday that it had completed its latest wave of strikes against Iran. It said the attacks were carried out at the direction of President Donald Trump. The operation marked the seventh consecutive night of American attacks on Iran, extending the ongoing campaign of strikes.
With the World Cup final approaching, Lionel Messi reflects on the pressure and competition surrounding the match. He says that playing football while growing up taught him to enjoy the game. His comments connect the demands of a major final with the pleasure he learned to find in football from an early age. Messi presents enjoyment of the sport as an important part of his experience ahead of the decisive contest.
A series of meetings involving ASEAN foreign ministers has opened in Manila. The Philippines expects to welcome Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Foreign ministers from several other countries are also expected to attend the meetings. The gathering brings together senior diplomatic representatives in the Philippine capital.
Mandela Day has gained fresh political significance as South Africa confronts inequality and division. The observance now serves not only as a reflection on Nelson Mandela’s legacy, but also as a point of engagement with the country’s present political circumstances. Its meaning is being shaped by the challenges South Africa is facing today.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has expressed his determination as the team seeks back-to-back World Cup titles at the North and Central American tournament. He said thinking about the World Cup final could cause the team to lose concentration. Instead, Argentina will maintain a strong desire for a good result and aim to produce its best performance.
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