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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.
France has placed half of the country on red alert as temperatures exceed 40C, with emergency measures including school closures and heightened wildfire readiness. The heatwave is affecting Germany and Italy, prompting warnings and adaptation across the continent.
Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves in a 0-0 draw against Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup, earning his team their first-ever point at the tournament. The performance set a record for most saves in a regulation-time World Cup match, according to statistics platform Opta Joe.
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.
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.
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.
Eva Maria Michelmann, a German journalist detained in Syria since January, has been released and returned to Germany on Friday, according to her lawyer and family. She was held in Raqqa following a military operation, and her colleague Ahmed Polad remains missing.
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.
France faces its second extreme heat event of the year, with temperatures expected to exceed 40C, prompting widespread alerts, school closures, and rail cancellations. Officials urge vigilance for vulnerable populations as the heatwave is linked to human-driven climate change.
At the ILA Berlin airshow, defense firms unveiled new autonomous 'wingmen' aircraft designed to accompany fighter jets, as European nations ramp up their defense spending. Germany announced a €108 billion defense budget and a new aviation strategy, drawing criticism from environmental groups. The show also highlighted industry interest in climate-neutral aviation.
A majority of EU member states have called for the 'full use' of offshore deportation hubs, while Italian MEPs raise concerns over conditions at an Italian-run migrant centre in Albania, citing a lack of transparency and multiple self-harm incidents.
New data from Georgia's National Statistics Office shows wine exports to Russia fell 8.6% in the first five months of the year, while wheat imports from Russia rose 24.7%. TASS reports the figures, which highlight ongoing trade dynamics between the two countries.
EU leaders have instructed the European Commission to develop new trade defence instruments against Chinese overcapacity, including tools modeled on the US Section 301 tariffs. The move comes amid escalating trade tensions, with Volkswagen reportedly planning major job cuts and Beijing canceling high-level meetings. Analysts warn of a full-blown trade war while others see a climate opportunity in China's green tech exports.
Annalena Baerbock highlights the diversity of the German national team as a symbol of a new generation, with eight of 26 players having African roots. The team's composition is seen as significant amid political shifts in Germany.
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has been granted authorization to enter Canada for the World Cup match against Germany, hours after the national federation said he could not travel due to visa issues. The reversal comes amid an ongoing French investigation into alleged match-fixing related to a yellow card Wahi received in a Ligue 1 game.
As President Trump signs a new memorandum of understanding with Iran, comparisons to the 2015 JCPOA abound. The emerging framework differs significantly from the Obama-era accord, and former President Obama has cast doubt on whether any new agreement will be a 'significant improvement.'
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a review of US military presence in Europe at a NATO meeting in Brussels on Thursday, criticizing allies for insufficient defense spending and lack of support during the Iran conflict. Hegseth also indicated that US dues to NATO would become conditional on allies meeting spending targets. The review has raised questions about the future of the US commitment to European defense, with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte downplaying concerns.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of US military presence in Europe, criticizing NATO allies for insufficient defense spending and for restricting US forces during the Iran war. He warned that US contributions to NATO's budget would be reduced if allies fail to meet spending targets, while NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte noted European allies have already increased spending significantly.