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Spain recovered from a frustrating opening draw to thrash Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Group H, with Lamine Yamal scoring his first World Cup goal and Mikel Oyarzabal netting twice. Saudi Arabia finished bottom of the group and the president of its football federation resigned, while Uruguay were eliminated after a 1-0 loss to Spain.
Qantas has officially launched its long-awaited Project Sunrise, announcing direct flights from Sydney to London starting October 2027. The 19-to-21-hour route will use modified Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft, with ticket sales opening in February 2027. The project, first announced in 2017, has faced five years of delays due to COVID and supply chain issues.
Benin and Niger have reaffirmed their commitment to reopening their shared border, closed since Niger's 2023 coup, following high-level talks and a joint communique. A nine-point plan includes a committee to examine border reopening conditions, amid ongoing regional security challenges.
France has imposed restrictions on public alcohol consumption during the Fête de la Musique as a record heatwave prompts red alerts across a third of the country. Temperatures are forecast to exceed 40°C, affecting millions. Authorities are taking measures to protect public health and emergency services.
Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and the US convened in Cairo to discuss regional stability, focusing on Libya's political progress, the Palestinian cause, and the recent US-Iran agreement. US advisor Massad Boulos expressed cautious optimism about Libya, citing renewed cooperation between its rival authorities. The dialogue signals a broader US effort to engage Muslim countries on multiple fronts beyond the Iran file.
US Vice-President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland to help launch negotiations with Iranian leaders on curbing Tehran's nuclear programme. The talks, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, aim to build on a fragile interim deal to end the US-Iran war, but are complicated by fighting in Lebanon and disputes over the Strait of Hormuz.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure from within his own party following Andy Burnham's by-election victory, which has fuelled speculation about a potential leadership challenge. Reports suggest Starmer may be considering stepping down, though a government source says he remains focused on governing.
A Spanish judge has ordered Begoña Gomez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, to stand trial on corruption charges and barred her from leaving the country. The case is one of several corruption probes involving Sanchez's allies and family.
Germany secured a place in the World Cup 2026 knockout stage with a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast in Toronto, with Undav scoring the equalizer and a stoppage-time winner after Franck Kessie's opener.
Players at the 2026 World Cup have voiced mixed reviews of the tournament's hybrid grass pitches, with France's Adrien Rabiot and Brazil's Vinicius Jr criticizing the surface at the New York/New Jersey stadium, while Vancouver's pitch has drawn praise. FIFA says the turf meets rigorous standards, but the varying conditions across North America are testing both players and groundskeepers.
Claude Guillemot, co-founder of video game giant Ubisoft, died in a plane crash near La Baule, France, on Friday. Authorities confirmed the incident, and the company expressed deep sadness over his loss.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon over the weekend killed at least 16 people, according to Lebanese civil defense, testing a ceasefire that took effect Friday. Israel said it was responding to projectiles fired by Hezbollah, while Hezbollah accused Israel of violations and said it remained committed to the truce.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is traveling to Switzerland for talks with Iran, following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Jared Kushner is already in Switzerland, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to join. The talks aim to build on a preliminary US-Iran peace deal.
Turkey were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 loss to Paraguay, who played most of the match with ten men. Matias Galarza's early goal set a tournament record, while Miguel Almiron received a straight red card for covering his mouth during a confrontation.
President Donald Trump unveiled a refurbished Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar as a temporary Air Force One, drawing praise for its luxury but raising ethical and security concerns. The aircraft, which features a new red, white, and navy blue livery, will serve until new Boeing jets arrive in 2028.
US President Donald Trump lauded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'great leader' and 'tough guy' during an interview with Axios, while also praising Pakistan's role in the US-Iran deal. The remarks come ahead of a bilateral meeting at the G7 Summit in France, amid trade tensions between Washington and New Delhi.
A Belarusian lawmaker accused Ukrainian President Zelensky of attempting to draw Belarus and all of Europe into a military conflict. Meanwhile, Belarusian and Russian officials expressed concerns over European militarization and Kiev's alleged efforts to involve Belarus in the hostilities.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has hit back at US President Donald Trump after he claimed she 'begged' for a photo at the G7 summit, calling his comments 'completely fabricated' and 'senseless'. The dispute has led to the cancellation of a planned US visit by Italy's foreign minister and highlights a growing rift between the two leaders.
A landmark conference in Ghana has ended with a framework for reparatory justice, calling for formal apologies, debt relief, and the return of looted artefacts. The meeting follows a UN resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity, with leaders urging former slave-trading nations to take concrete steps.
Paris police banned a planned rally by the National Council of Resistance of Iran, citing risks of clashes in a tense context. The ban, announced hours after a call between French and Iranian foreign ministers, was rejected as 'bogus' by organisers, who appealed. A court upheld the ban, and some demonstrators gathered anyway, with organisers reporting 20 arrests.