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Algeria enters the 2026 World Cup as Africa's third-highest ranked side, aiming to overcome a history of inconsistency. Captain Riyad Mahrez, 35, will lead the team in what could be his final World Cup, as African teams are increasingly seen as legitimate contenders.
The leaders of the UK, France and Germany have endorsed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal for direct ceasefire talks with Russia, following a meeting in London. The move comes amid continued drone attacks and Russian strikes, with Moscow dismissing the proposal for now.
Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has declared victory in parliamentary elections, with his Civil Contract party securing 49.8% of the vote. The pro-Russian Strong Armenia alliance, which disputes the result, won 23.2%. The vote is seen as a turning point in Armenia's shift toward the EU amid Russian economic pressure.
Pope Leo XIV has expressed support for the US national team ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, which kicks off on June 11. The first American-born pope, who also holds Peruvian citizenship, made the comments during a flight to Spain. The US is co-hosting the tournament with Canada and Mexico.
South Korea's cosmetics exports reached $5.6 billion in the January-May period, making beauty products the country's top consumer export item for the first time. Driven by growing demand in the U.S. and Europe, the industry has also seen its trade surplus exceed $10 billion, with the government vowing to foster it as a new export engine.
Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, declared the country's nuclear weapons status 'absolutely irreversible' and rejected international calls for denuclearization as an 'anachronistic dream,' responding to G7 statements and US-China summit discussions.
Mirra Andreeva defeated Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 to win the French Open women's singles title, becoming the youngest champion at Roland Garros since Monica Seles in 1992. Chwalinska, a qualifier, fell short in her bid to become the first qualifier to win the title.
As Nigeria grapples with the abduction of dozens of schoolchildren in Oyo and Borno states, the federal government and civil society groups offer sharply different assessments of the rescue efforts. Officials promise intensified action, while activists accuse the government of failure and call for protests.
Search and rescue teams in Laos have called off the search for two men trapped in a flooded cave in Xaysomboun province, citing dangerous conditions and fading hopes. Five of the seven trapped villagers were rescued last week, but the remaining two could not be located as the cave entrance became unstable.
Bernadette Chirac, the widow of former French president Jacques Chirac, has died at the age of 93. Her funeral will be held at the Basilica of Sainte-Clotilde in Paris, with a tribute in Corrèze on Sunday.
US President Donald Trump said Iran has about 21-22% of its missiles remaining after US-Israeli strikes, while Western intelligence suggests Tehran retains about three-quarters of its pre-war arsenal. The conflicting assessments come as a framework deal for ending the war excludes any discussion of Iran's missile programme.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe is ready for negotiations with Russia to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, according to TASS. Moscow has reportedly named former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder as preferred negotiator, while ex-top diplomat Sigmar Gabriel urged Europe to step up and propose Merkel or Stubb as mediators.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal for a face-to-face meeting, saying he sees no point in such talks. Zelenskyy had published an open letter urging direct negotiations to end the war, but Putin described the letter as rude and insincere, while Zelenskyy accused Russia of choosing war.
Iran's national football team received US visas just 10 days before their World Cup opener, but several staff and federation officials, including the federation chief, were denied entry. The team has relocated its base to Tijuana, Mexico, amid a war with the US, marking the first time a host nation receives a team it is at war with.
Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam title by defeating Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final. The match went to five sets, with Zverev prevailing 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1 after four hours and 16 minutes. His victory made him the first German man to win a major since Boris Becker in 1996.
EU and Western Balkan leaders gathered in Montenegro for a summit focused on accelerating EU enlargement, with a new Franco-German initiative offering incentives for faster reforms. Host Montenegro is seen as the frontrunner among six candidate countries, while geopolitical tensions with Russia and China loom large.
The United Nations has raised its humanitarian appeal for Lebanon to nearly $640 million, citing a severe and deteriorating crisis after months of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The revised figure comes as casualties exceed 3,500 and displacement tops one million, with aid agencies warning of looming catastrophe.
At a summit in Montenegro, EU leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, pledged to accelerate the integration of six Western Balkan countries into the bloc, proposing 'gradual integration' and discussing new safeguards for future members. The move comes amid renewed geopolitical urgency following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ireland has banned Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, citing their conduct towards Palestinians and pro-Palestinian activists. The decision, confirmed by Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, has drawn international attention and calls for EU-wide sanctions.
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station were ordered to shelter in their docked Crew Dragon spacecraft on Friday as Russian cosmonauts worked to repair a worsening air leak in the station's Russian segment. NASA and Roscosmos have been debating the cause and fix for months, with the leak rate escalating from one to two pounds of air per day.