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Brazil secured top spot in Group C with a 3-0 victory over Scotland, with Vinicius Junior scoring twice and Matheus Cunha adding a third. Neymar made his first international appearance in over two-and-a-half years, while Morocco earned second place after a 4-2 comeback win over Haiti.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Turkish authorities detained 209 people in Ankara ahead of the NATO summit, including alleged Islamic State members and far-left activists. Separate anti-NATO protests led to over 100 detentions and tear gas use, raising questions about security versus dissent.
Eight American passengers quarantined for 42 days after exposure to a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship have been released from a Nebraska hospital facility. The quarantine ended Sunday, and passengers left the facility by Monday. One passenger accused the government of holding her against her will, and health law experts have criticized the quarantine as 'authoritarian' and 'unconstitutional.'
France and Spain have issued red heat alerts with temperatures forecast to exceed 40C, while Italy's health ministry has declared red alerts in 16 cities. The heatwave has been linked to several deaths, including two children in France and five swimmers in Germany.
Six passengers from the MV Hondius, which experienced a deadly hantavirus outbreak in April, have been released from a 42-day quarantine in Perth. All tested negative and remain well; one passenger said he would 'definitely' do it again.
The Madlanga Commission is intensifying its investigation into corruption in Ekurhuleni, with Medicare24 CEO Mike van Wyk set to testify over a R360-million police tender linked to alleged crime boss Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala. Meanwhile, a church leader and a judge face bribery charges, and entertainer Jub Jub appears in court on a firearm-related charge.
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.
Tunisia became the first African team to be eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 4-0 defeat to Japan, following a 5-1 loss to Sweden. Coach Hervé Renard, brought in just before the match, announced his departure. Japan's win, with two goals from Ayase Ueda, put them level with the Netherlands on points.
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.
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.
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.
As UN climate talks in Bonn concluded, leaders and experts emphasized the urgent need to reduce fossil fuel dependence and accelerate electrification, with Australia positioning itself as a potential renewable energy superpower amid global energy security concerns.
The opening group stage of the 2026 World Cup delivered record-breaking performances, unexpected results, and standout individual displays. Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to set a new all-time goals record, Cristiano Ronaldo answered his critics with two goals, and teams like Iran and Cape Verde made their mark.
The European Parliament approved sweeping migration rules on Wednesday, granting broader detention powers and permitting deportation centres outside the EU. The 418-218 vote drew both cheers and criticism, highlighting deep divisions as several nations push to establish return hubs by 2027.
Ellyse Perry took 2-14 and hit the winning runs as Australia beat Bangladesh by nine wickets in the women's T20 World Cup, all but securing a semifinal spot. Georgia Voll scored an unbeaten 45 as the Aussies chased down 78 with 63 balls to spare, despite missing injured duo Phoebe Litchfield and Ash Gardner.