Argentina needed an extra-time own goal to avoid a stunning World Cup exit against fearless debutants Cape Verde. The World Cup last-32 clash ended in dramatic fashion as the defending champions secured a 3-2 extra-time victory. A 111th-minute own goal by Diney Borges finally separated the sides after Cape Verde twice fought back to level…
Egypt made history by defeating Australia on penalties to secure their first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout victory. The last-32 clash ended 1-1 after extra time before the Pharaohs triumphed 4-2 in the penalty shootout. Mohamed Salah converted a Panenka penalty, while Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the winning spot-kick after Australia’s Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington missed…
Interpol has launched a global manhunt after identifying a Ukrainian woman as the main suspect in the Monaco parcel bomb attack. The investigation has identified 39-year-old Anastasiia Berezovska as the prime suspect. Authorities say she allegedly disguised herself as a man before leaving an explosive package at the entrance of a residential building in Monaco,…
France has linked more than 2,000 excess deaths to its recent heatwave as another round of extreme temperatures approaches Europe. France heatwave deaths rose sharply during the final week of June, with health authorities reporting 2,025 excess deaths between 22 and 28 June. The country’s Public Health Agency said overall deaths increased by 29% compared…
The World Health Organization has launched a major clinical trial to test potential treatments for the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo. The Ebola treatment trial has officially begun, with the first patient enrolled in a study aimed at finding effective therapies for the Bundibugyo strain of the virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the…
Iran has launched days of nationwide mourning as millions prepare to pay their final respects to former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran public mourning for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has officially begun, more than four months after he was killed in strikes carried out by the United States and Israel. His body will…
Japan’s first mayor to take maternity leave has ignited a nationwide conversation about motherhood, politics and gender equality. Maternity leave has become a national talking point after Shoko Kawata announced she would step away from her duties for four months ahead of the birth of her first child. The 35-year-old mayor of Yawata will become…
Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver to secure their first FIFA World Cup knockout-stage victory since 1938 and book a place in the last 16. Breel Embolo opened the scoring in the 10th minute after a brilliant run and assist from Johan Manzambi. Just 46 seconds into the second half, Dan Ndoye doubled Switzerland’s lead…
Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a thrilling World Cup round-of-32 clash after Gonçalo Ramos scored a 94th-minute winner. Croatia had taken the lead early in the second half through Ivan Perišić. Portugal responded when Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty, marking his first-ever goal in a FIFA World Cup knockout match. With extra time looming, Ramos…
Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in Los Angeles to book a place in the FIFA World Cup last 16 and claim their first men’s World Cup knockout win since 2010. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring in the 36th minute after finishing a low cross from Marc Cucurella. Pedro Porro doubled Spain’s lead midway through the second…
