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A record-breaking heatwave in Europe has left around 68,000 households without electricity in northwestern France, with authorities attributing the outage to a transformer failure under extreme temperatures. France recorded its hottest day ever, and the heat has also prompted blackout warnings in the US, highlighting the strain on power grids worldwide.
A new Pew Research Center survey across 36 countries finds only 23% of adults trust President Donald Trump on world affairs, with confidence dropping in most nations with trend data. Views of the US itself are also largely negative, and assessments of its reliability and role are worsening.
Australia advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 after a 0-0 draw with Paraguay, finishing second in Group D. The US had already secured top spot despite a 3-2 loss to Turkey. Paraguay remains in contention as one of the best third-placed teams.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0 at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments. The 41-year-old captain's brace helped Portugal take the lead in Group K with four points.
England and Ghana drew 0-0 in their Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leaving both teams with four points. England will face Panama and Ghana will meet Croatia in the final round of group play.
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has declared that the Black Stars will draw on the support of the entire nation when they face England in a pivotal World Cup group match. Queiroz praised his players' adaptability and commitment ahead of the tournament opener against Panama, while the squad acknowledged the energy provided by fans in Toronto.
A shooting in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood left a police officer, a civilian and the armed suspect dead. Police have not disclosed a motive, while authorities investigate the suspect's manifesto and potential links to 'incel' ideology.
The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has issued a joint statement warning that frontier AI models will transform cyber capabilities within months, urging governments and corporations to act swiftly. The statement highlights both the offensive dangers and defensive potential of AI, while also noting recent actions by the US government regarding AI models and cybersecurity deadlines.
In Gaza, amputee player Ali Tafesh trains with a club of survivors, while displaced fan Sameeh Totah struggles to watch matches through power cuts and internet outages. Al Jazeera reports that nearly 73,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 2023, and that sports facilities have been repurposed as shelters.
Pauline Hanson has clarified she would not seek to cut government-funded paid parental leave if One Nation were in power, after her comments at the National Press Club sparked controversy. Economists and advocates have warned that winding back paid parental leave could harm productivity and gender equality.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France beat Iraq 3-0 in a World Cup group match delayed by thunderstorms in Philadelphia. The win moved France to six points and within reach of the knockout stage, while Mbappé's goals took him to 16 career World Cup tallies.
South Korea meet South Africa in their final Group A match at the FIFA World Cup, needing just a draw to advance but with coach Hong Myung-bo demanding a win. The match is goalless at halftime, with captain Son Heung-min not in the starting lineup.
A shooting at a hotel in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood left three people dead, including a police officer, a civilian, and the suspected gunman. Police Chief Fady Dagher described the incident as 'more than terrible' and a 'nightmare,' while authorities have not determined a motive.
Nadiem Amiri reflects on his journey from Hoffenheim's youth teams to the World Cup with Germany, crediting coach Julian Nagelsmann and a career-turning move to Mainz. After setting up the equalizer against Cote d'Ivoire, Amiri shares his pride and belief in his abilities.
Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 to reach the 2026 World Cup knockout stage, becoming the tournament's all-time leading scorer with 18 goals. Argentina later beat Jordan 3-1 to finish top of Group J with nine points.
Lionel Messi scored his record-breaking 17th and 18th World Cup goals in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria, surpassing Miroslav Klose's previous mark. The match took place in Arlington, Texas, and secured Argentina's place in the knockout stage.
A decade after the UK voted to leave the EU, reports from Al Jazeera, France 24, and RFI show the economy has lagged, migration has not fallen, and many Britons regret the decision. Yet supporters still defend Brexit, citing sovereignty and control. The EU has emerged more united, while the UK remains politically volatile.
The US Treasury has issued a 60-day general license authorizing the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian oil, a move tied to ongoing negotiations in Switzerland aimed at ending the US-Iran conflict. Iran has committed to free transit in the Strait of Hormuz and to allowing IAEA inspectors, while reports of the release of $12bn in frozen assets remain unconfirmed by Washington. Oil prices fell following the announcement.
Egypt secured their first-ever World Cup victory, coming from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver. Mohamed Salah scored and assisted in a second-half comeback that puts the Pharaohs on the brink of advancing to the knockout stage.
Deniz Undav scored twice off the bench, including an injury-time winner, as Germany came from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 and secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 2014.