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Mexico began the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 victory over South Africa at the Estadio Azteca. Julian Quinones scored the tournament's opening goal on nine minutes, with Raul Jimenez adding a second in the 67th minute. South Africa finished with nine men after two red cards.
A coalition of 22 nations, including the US, UK, Australia, and several European countries, issued a joint statement accusing Iran of plotting attacks against Jews, dissidents, and journalists abroad. The statement condemned the use of criminal gangs and demanded Iran halt these actions immediately.
Australia completed their Women's T20 World Cup warm-up schedule with a dominant six-wicket victory over West Indies in Cardiff, powered by an unbeaten 77 from Georgia Voll. Earlier warm-up wins over England, the Netherlands, and South Africa have left the defending champions confident ahead of their tournament opener against South Africa.
A new survey by the European Council on Foreign Relations shows only 11% of Europeans view the US as an ally, a historic low. Majorities in all surveyed countries doubt the US would come to their defense, fueling support for European defense autonomy. The findings come ahead of key G7 and NATO summits.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever and EU leaders in Brussels, agreeing to expand investment in strategic industries and signing a digital trade agreement. Lee also requested EU consideration for South Korean steelmakers under new tariff rules.
Nigel Farage has announced he will headline the Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC) event in the UK, organized by Liz Truss, despite Reform UK sources previously suggesting he would steer clear. The event features hard-right speakers, while a separate rightwing summit, the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship, has drawn scrutiny over its attendees and funders.
France coach Didier Deschamps has challenged Michael Olise to make his mark at the World Cup after the Bayern Munich winger scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 warm-up win over Northern Ireland. Olise's standout performance alongside Mbappé, Dembélé, and Doué has raised expectations for France's opener against Senegal on June 16.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a 'positive' conversation with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, praising their readiness to work on a settlement. The remarks come amid reports that Trump's foreign policy focus has shifted to the Middle East, and following European leaders' support for a potential Zelensky-Putin meeting.
President William Ruto has embarked on a week-long European tour spanning Belgium, Norway and Finland, aimed at attracting foreign investment and expanding market access for Kenyan exports. In Brussels, he launched the Kenya-Benelux Chamber of Commerce and met with EU leaders, while also defending his frequent foreign trips as necessary for Kenya's economic transformation.
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday but regained consciousness and was able to walk off the field. He spent the night in hospital and later posted on Instagram that he is 'doing well' at home with his family. The match was abandoned after the incident, and doctors said his implanted defibrillator responded as it should.
British Labour MP Jess Asato has launched legal action against Elon Musk's xAI, alleging its Grok AI tool generated non-consensual sexualised deepfakes of her. The case, supported by other claimants, tests AI developers' liability for user-generated content.
A report by Euractiv indicates that EU member states are divided over France's proposal to deploy nuclear-capable aircraft to partner countries, with nine European nations expressing interest. However, the initiative's benefits beyond the existing US nuclear umbrella remain unclear, and it has drawn skepticism from some southern and Baltic states.
European gas storage refill rates lag historical averages, with May injections down 13% year-on-year and storage levels at five-year lows. TASS attributes the slow pace to higher fuel prices driven by Middle East conflict, competition with Asia for LNG, and warns of challenges meeting EU's 90% fill target.
The US has signaled willingness to deploy nuclear-capable aircraft in additional European NATO states, according to a Financial Times report. Talks are ongoing, but no agreement is imminent. Poland and Baltic states have expressed interest, amid concerns over US security guarantees.
European Union lawmakers and member states have agreed in principle on new migration rules allowing the establishment of 'return hubs' outside the bloc for rejected asylum seekers. The deal, part of a broader tightening of EU migration policy, has drawn criticism from rights groups warning of potential human rights abuses. The legislation still requires formal approval.
A video showing a Dutch police officer pulling a heavily pregnant woman to the ground at an asylum centre in Zeist has sparked online outrage and an internal police investigation. The woman, who has spoken to Al Jazeera, says her husband, a Palestinian from Gaza, was detained after a disturbance, and she went into early labor following the incident.
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague has rejected Rwanda's claim that the UK owed more than £100 million in outstanding payments from a scrapped asylum deal. The deal, originally struck by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson in 2022, was declared illegal by the UK Supreme Court and cancelled by Keir Starmer's government in 2024. Both governments have said they consider the matter concluded.
Italian authorities have banned concerts by Kanye West and Travis Scott scheduled for July in Reggio Emilia, citing public order and safety concerns. The decision follows requests from the local Jewish community and concerns about potential protests. West has faced a wave of cancellations across Europe this summer.
Marc Bolland, former CEO of Marks & Spencer, has been appointed as a government jobs adviser to address youth unemployment, with nearly one million young people not in education, employment, or training. The government is expanding work experience schemes and facing calls from retailers for a taskforce.
Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel drew thousands to an Ankara rally after a court invalidated his election as CHP chairman, reinstating his predecessor Kemal Kilicdaroglu. Supporters condemn the ruling as politically motivated, while Kilicdaroglu pledges to hold a new party congress.