A record-breaking heatwave has left thousands without electricity as France braces for its hottest day yet. France is facing widespread disruption as a severe heatwave pushes temperatures to extreme levels across the country. About 68,000 homes in Brittany lost power, while forecasters warned temperatures could reach 43°C in parts of southwestern France on Wednesday. More…
Ahmed al Ahmed, celebrated for stopping a Bondi Beach gunman, has denied assault allegations involving his father. Ahmed al Ahmed, the man praised for helping stop one of the gunmen in the deadly Bondi Beach shooting, has pleaded not guilty to charges of assault, stalking and intimidation. The 44-year-old appeared before Bankstown Local Court in…
Daniel Munoz scored the decisive goal as Colombia secured a place in the World Cup last 32 with a hard-fought win over DR Congo. Colombia booked their spot in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 victory over DR Congo in Guadalajara. Crystal Palace wing-back Daniel Munoz scored the only…
Croatia secured their first win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, eliminating Panama and boosting their chances of reaching the last 32. Croatia defeated Panama 1-0 in Toronto on Wednesday to remain in contention for a place in the World Cup knockout stage. Substitute Ante Budimir scored the decisive goal nine minutes into the second…
England missed the chance to secure an early place in the World Cup knockout stage after a frustrating draw with Ghana. England were held to a goalless draw by a disciplined Ghana side at Boston Stadium in their second Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A win would have guaranteed England a…
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to score in six FIFA World Cups as Portugal secured a dominant victory over Uzbekistan. Portugal produced a commanding performance to beat Uzbekistan 5-0 in Group K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, making history as the first player to find the net in six…
Kenya has stopped work on a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility after a court found the health minister in contempt. Kenya’s Health Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, has ordered the immediate suspension of construction at the US-backed Ebola quarantine facility located at Laikipia Air Base. The move comes after the High Court in Nairobi found Duale in…
A new UN report alleges that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinian children in Gaza, a claim Israel has strongly denied. A United Nations commission of inquiry has accused Israel of committing genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity against Palestinian children in Gaza. According to the report, Israeli military actions have caused widespread deaths,…
Nigerian troops have rescued 47 people, mostly women and children, from ISWAP captivity in Borno State. The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), said the victims were rescued on June 20, 2026, in Kangarwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. According to the military, sustained ground and air offensives against ISWAP…
Algeria scored twice in the second half to secure a crucial 2-1 victory over Jordan and keep their World Cup campaign alive. Jordan stunned Algeria by taking the lead in the 36th minute through Nizar Al Rashdan, who finished neatly after a costly mistake in midfield. Despite dominating possession and creating several chances, Algeria went…
