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South Korea's 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in group-stage elimination after a 1-0 loss to South Africa, finishing third in Group A with three points and failing to crack the top eight among third-place teams. Bosnia and Herzegovina secured a spot, while Croatia's win over Ghana further narrowed South Korea's path.
A severe heatwave gripping Europe has led to record-breaking temperatures, at least 48 drownings, and widespread disruption. Climate scientists link the event to human-induced climate change, while officials issue red alerts across the region.
As the 2026 World Cup group stage concludes, a new tiebreaker system and an expanded 48-team format are changing how teams qualify. Eight teams already have nothing to play for, while Mexico has secured a home knockout game and South Korea faces an uncertain path after a surprise loss.
Leaders of the E5 nations met in Berlin, pledging to deepen NATO-Ukraine ties and increase defense spending. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the time for negotiations with Russia will come, while stressing Europe's continued support for Ukraine.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation has drawn reactions from European leaders, with French President Emmanuel Macron pledging to continue their joint policy. Starmer was a key figure in Europe's 'coalition of the willing' for Ukraine, and his departure may affect momentum in European security efforts.
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 continues, cybersecurity companies and officials have issued warnings about fraudulent websites, phishing schemes, and high ticket prices. Kaspersky has detected over 336 fake domains, while the FBI has alerted the public to spoofing attacks. Israeli firms are also playing a role in protecting the tournament.
France has confirmed its first Ebola case, a doctor who returned from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, marking the first known case outside Africa during the current outbreak. The patient is isolated in a Paris hospital, and authorities are tracing contacts while the WHO says global risk remains low.
CSTO officials have reported rising tensions on the Ukrainian-Belarusian border and discussed Armenia's membership status, including fee arrears, while also addressing broader security challenges.
Keir Starmer’s resignation marks the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade, prompting European media to question the country’s political stability. Analysts point to Brexit’s lasting impact, Labour’s local election defeat, and structural challenges like weak economic growth and infrastructure delays.
Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot race at the 2026 World Cup with five goals, as records tumble and the expanded format offers more games. France 24 and Al Jazeera weigh in on the blistering pace and challengers like Mbappé and Haaland.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov warned that a direct confrontation with Russia would bring catastrophic consequences for the West, citing NATO's aggressive posture and European preparations for conflict. He also addressed potential Ukraine agreements and noted that Lavrov and Rubio remain in contact.
As Europe sweats through a record heat wave, health warnings written for drinking alcohol are growing louder. Deutsche Welle and The Guardian report that alcohol can dehydrate the body, strain the heart, and raise the risk of heatstroke, while Paris has temporarily banned public drinking after a surge in cardiac arrests.
China has detained two Japanese nationals over alleged attempts to take rare earth-related products out of the country, prompting responses from both Tokyo and Beijing. The detentions coincide with new Chinese measures to police rare earth exports, set to take effect on July 1.
As a heatwave grips Great Britain and Europe, the National Energy System Operator (Neso) has issued a rare summer warning, asking generators to provide extra electricity. The heat has led to high demand, reduced output from gas and nuclear plants, and a sharp rise in electricity prices across European markets.
Britain, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands and Norway issued a joint statement urging Sudan's Rapid Support Forces to stop their attack on El-Obeid, citing worsening humanitarian conditions and an imminent risk of atrocities. The appeal follows days of drone strikes and a tightening siege that has cut water and power supplies.
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.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with US President Donald Trump at the White House to smooth over differences ahead of the July NATO summit in Ankara. Trump has renewed threats to leave the alliance and announced a review of US forces in Europe, amid fallout from the Iran war and disputes over Greenland.
Mark Schwarzer has weighed into the Socceroos' goalkeeping debate, urging coach Tony Popovic to recall captain Mat Ryan for the final group game against Paraguay, despite Patrick Beach's strong start. The former Australia keeper cites Ryan's experience and leadership as crucial in a match where a draw would secure progression.
China’s LineShine has overtaken the US-based El Capitan as the world’s fastest supercomputer, according to the latest TOP500 list. The Shenzhen-based machine, built with Chinese-designed processors, achieved 2.198 exaflops and is the first to exceed two exaflops using only CPUs. The US still holds three of the top five spots, with El Capitan dropping to second.
Deutsche Bahn suspended all train services across Germany due to a nationwide IT disruption affecting the GSM-R digital railway radio system. Services resumed after about two and a half hours, but delays persisted into Wednesday morning. The company apologized and issued vouchers to affected passengers.