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Alexandra Eala's historic Wimbledon campaign ended with a fourth-round loss to Jasmine Paolini, but not before she defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek and became the first Filipino to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam in the Open era. Her run has inspired fans in the Philippines and drawn attention to her rapid rise in the sport.
Canada selected Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) as the preferred bidder for its patrol submarine project, which involves up to 12 diesel-electric submarines. South Korea's Hanwha Ocean-led consortium was named as the 'reserve supplier.' Analysts see the outcome as a test of whether geopolitics outweighs commercial competitiveness.
Tuareg separatists and al-Qaeda affiliates have reportedly secured control of the strategic town of Anéfis in northern Mali following a coordinated weekend offensive. The attacks targeted army positions backed by Russian paramilitaries, with heavy fighting reported in several locations.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said US rhetoric on Ukraine is drifting away from negotiations and that Washington has abandoned New START compliance. He also described the Ukraine conflict as provoking the collapse of the Euro-Atlantic security model and dismissed European dialogue offers as a diversionary tactic.
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.
A French doctor, the first person diagnosed with Ebola on French territory, has fully recovered and been discharged after treatment. The doctor, who returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, was described as nearly asymptomatic. Health authorities have monitored possible contacts, while the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DRC continues to cause hundreds of deaths.
Tadej Pogačar claimed victory on the third stage of the Tour de France, finishing two seconds ahead of Jonas Vingegaard to take the overall leader's yellow jersey. The two are tied on time, but Pogačar leads on countback. The stage was marked by wildfires near the route, with organizers urging fans to stay away.
Devastating wildfires across Portugal, Spain, France, Greece and other countries have forced mass evacuations, with over 20,000 hectares of land destroyed. The Tour de France has been affected, with spectators banned from a stage due to the threat of fire. Scientists attribute the increased risk to human-caused climate change.
FIFA's unexpected decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, following a call from US President Donald Trump, has sparked controversy. The move, which allows the US striker to play against Belgium, has drawn criticism from the Belgian football association and UEFA, who question the integrity of the tournament.
FIFA has suspended the one-match ban on US striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium in the World Cup round of 16, after President Trump reportedly lobbied for a review. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from UEFA and the Belgian football federation, who argue it undermines the integrity of the game.
A wildfire in southwestern France has forced the evacuation of over 10,000 people from towns near the Spanish border, scorching 4,600 hectares. The EU is sending waterbombing aircraft, and officials warn of deteriorating conditions. An arrest has been made in Spain related to the fire's origin.
Wildfires are sweeping across southern Europe, forcing thousands to flee and disrupting the Tour de France, as authorities warn of extreme fire danger amid a record-breaking heatwave. The blazes have scorched tens of thousands of hectares in Portugal, Spain, France, and Greece, with temperatures expected to rise again this week.
Wildfires across southern France and other parts of Europe have forced thousands of evacuations amid an unusually early fire season, with officials linking the blazes to climate change. Meanwhile, a separate report highlights growing pressure on French forests from climate change and disputes over logging.
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Damascus on Monday evening, the first visit by a Western European head of state since Syria's new authorities took power in December 2024. The trip follows Syria's announcement of his expected visit and includes talks on bilateral ties and economic cooperation.
Meta executives faced questioning at Australia's Royal Commission into Antisemitism, defending policy changes that reduced proactive moderation. Jewish advocacy groups reported increased antisemitic content, while Meta's director argued the changes improved processes and focused on severe harms.
Organizers banned spectators from Stage 3 of the Tour de France due to a forest fire in the Pyrenees, while extreme heat shortened Sunday's stage for the first time in race history. The fire has burned over 1,600 hectares, and the race route remains unchanged.
The World Cup 2026 semifinal lineup is complete, with France, Spain, England, and Argentina advancing after quarterfinal victories. The matches are scheduled for July 14 in Dallas and July 15 in Atlanta, with key players and broadcast details highlighted.
A Paris appeal court has upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for embezzling European Parliament funds but reduced her ban from public office, potentially allowing her to run in the 2027 presidential election. The ruling has sent political shockwaves through France, with Le Pen vowing to appeal and her rivals drawing parallels to Donald Trump.
Novak Djokovic surpassed Roger Federer's record for most men's singles match wins at Wimbledon, reaching his eighth consecutive semifinal. He overcame a five-set battle with Felix Auger-Aliassime and earlier apologized for on-court outbursts during his fourth-round win over Roman Safiullin.
Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis has urged Andy Burnham, expected to become UK prime minister, to commit to a trajectory towards Nato's 3.5% of GDP defence spending target. Reports detail a £4.7bn funding gap in the defence investment plan and Treasury's lack of analysis on trade-offs, while Nato's chief expresses confidence in Burnham's commitment.