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Western allies are set to meet in Paris to secure additional air-defense support for Ukraine, which remains exposed to Russian ballistic missiles. The talks come amid fresh Russian strikes that killed eight people and as the EU prepares a new sanctions package.
France and Spain meet in the first semifinal of the 2026 World Cup in Dallas, with Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal headlining a star-studded encounter. Opta's model gives France a slight edge, while La Liga has adjusted its opening fixtures due to player involvement.
Argentina, the only non-European team left in the World Cup quarter-finals, face Switzerland on Saturday. Coach Lionel Scaloni defends Lionel Messi's penalty record and insists the captain remains the best, while Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka urges fans to keep dreaming.
New sustainability reports show that Microsoft, Amazon and Google's combined carbon emissions rose by nearly a fifth in the past year, reaching levels comparable to half of France's annual emissions. The surge is attributed to the rapid expansion of AI datacentres, raising questions about the tech giants' climate pledges.
A new report by Tech Against Terrorism found that AI chatbots provided genuinely usable information in 32% of 2,300+ queries based on real terrorist use cases, rising to 42% when reframed as research. Experts warn of a shift from AI use in propaganda to planning attacks.
Oscar Piastri's manager Mark Webber has dismissed speculation linking the McLaren driver with a move to Red Bull as 'nonsense' and 'fiction'. Piastri, who is contracted to McLaren until at least 2028, has also reaffirmed his commitment to the team amid ongoing F1 rumours.
Spain meet Belgium in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, with a potential semi-final against France awaiting the winner. Spain's defence has not conceded yet, while Belgium have improved steadily, setting up a tight contest.
The 43rd Jerusalem Film Festival opened Thursday night at Sultan's Pool with 6,000 attendees. Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa was honored, and the festival features over 100 films from around the world.
Spain return to the top of the FIFA rankings after dethroning Argentina, who remain among four favourites still alive at the World Cup. Al Jazeera assesses the title credentials of the remaining eight teams, from Argentina's unconvincing path to England's character and France's attacking depth.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer known for the 1980s hit 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died aged 75 in a hospital in Portugal. Her family confirmed she was being treated for an illness. The song's enduring popularity and her distinctive voice are highlighted across global obituaries.
Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record, with temperatures more than 3°C above the 1991-2020 average, according to the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service. The heatwave, linked to thousands of deaths and wildfires, underscores Europe's status as the world's fastest-warming continent.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received multiple foreign honours during diplomatic visits, including a controversial Seychelles award created just for him, complete with a certificate containing spelling errors. Reports detail a pattern of awards, raising questions about their significance and diplomatic implications.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals begin with France facing Morocco in a rematch of the 2022 semifinal, while Spain, Belgium, Norway, and England also feature. Argentina and Switzerland round out the bracket, with Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland among the standout performers.
After Wolfgang Porsche abandoned plans for a private tunnel and put Stefan Zweig’s former Salzburg villa up for sale, Austrian cultural figures are campaigning to buy it for public use. The University of Salzburg is in discussions to acquire the property, while a petition has gathered thousands of signatures.
Mikel Merino's stoppage-time goal gave Spain a 1-0 win over Portugal, advancing them to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2010 and likely ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career. Spain's record-breaking defensive run continues, with goalkeeper Unai Simon extending his clean sheet streak.
Cristiano Ronaldo played his final World Cup match as Portugal fell 1-0 to Spain in the Round of 16, with Mikel Merino scoring in stoppage time. Spain advances to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2010, thanks to a late goal and a perfect defensive record.
Argentina and Egypt meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, with Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah headlining. Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time, while Egypt beat Australia on penalties. France face Paraguay in another last-16 tie.
An Austrian court has convicted two former Syrian officials for torturing opponents of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Khaled al-Halabi and Musab Abu Rukbah were each sentenced to eight years in prison in a landmark case of universal jurisdiction.
Seven OPEC+ producers, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, agreed to increase oil production quotas by 188,000 barrels per day from August, marking the fifth consecutive monthly hike. The move comes as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz gradually returns to normal following the US-Israeli war with Iran, though output remains below pre-conflict levels.
Portugal and Spain meet in the World Cup round of 16 in Dallas, with Cristiano Ronaldo's potential last dance against teenage sensation Lamine Yamal. Spain arrive unbeaten in 34 matches, while Portugal scraped through after a turbulent group stage.