Serena Williams was beaten by Australian teenager Maya Joint in her first Wimbledon singles match in four years. The 23-time Grand Slam champion lost 6-3, 6-7 (8-6), 6-3 after battling for more than two hours on Centre Court. Williams, 44, saved a match point in the second-set tie-break to force a deciding set and showed…
Ukraine says it struck a major Russian oil refinery in Ufa and a military aerospace facility in the Penza region during overnight attacks. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the strikes were a response to Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine. “This is an entirely just response to everything Russia is doing against us,” Zelenskyy said. “Peace is…
Canadians are marking National Day 2026, but celebrations come as Prime Minister Mark Carney faces growing pressure to preserve the country’s unity. Two separatist movements are gaining momentum. In Alberta, voters will hold a referendum on provincial sovereignty in October. In Quebec, the separatist Parti Québécois is leading opinion polls ahead of provincial elections and…
At least two people died during large-scale World Cup celebrations in Mexico City after Mexico defeated Ecuador to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16. According to the city’s health ministry, a 19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man died from asphyxiation during the celebrations on Wednesday. Authorities have not confirmed reports by local…
The US Supreme Court has upheld birthright citizenship, ruling that children born in the United States are citizens at birth under the 14th Amendment of the Constitution. In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts said children born in the US to parents who are “unlawfully or temporarily present” are entitled to citizenship. The ruling…
Mexico advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup last 16 with a convincing 2-0 victory over Ecuador in a weather-delayed match at the Azteca Stadium. A thunderstorm forced kick-off in Mexico City to be delayed by an hour, but once play began, the hosts wasted no time taking control. Backed by a passionate home crowd,…
France booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup last 16 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden, inspired by a record-breaking performance from Kylian Mbappe. The France captain scored once in each half to become the highest goalscorer in World Cup knockout history with 10 goals. His latest brace also moved him level…
Norway secured a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup last 16 after Erling Haaland scored a dramatic late winner in a thrilling 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in Dallas. The match looked destined for extra time after both sides produced moments of brilliance. Antonio Nusa gave Norway the lead in the 39th minute with…
The US Supreme Court has upheld laws allowing states to ban transgender women from participating in female school and college sports, marking a major decision in the country’s ongoing debate over transgender rights and athletics. The ruling came after the court reviewed legal challenges to laws in Idaho and West Virginia, which require athletes to…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed more than 12 tonnes of illicit drugs in Kano State, reinforcing its efforts to curb drug trafficking and substance abuse. The agency said the drugs were seized during intelligence-led operations, targeted raids and sustained enforcement activities carried out across the state. According to the NDLEA, the…
