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Iran striker Sardar Azmoun, omitted from the national team's preliminary World Cup squad, has posted a heartfelt social media message declaring his love for his country and wishing the team success. The omission follows reports linking it to a perceived act of disloyalty after he met Dubai's ruler.
Arsenal clinched their first Premier League title since 2004 after Manchester City drew with Bournemouth, sparking celebrations at the Emirates. Manager Mikel Arteta, who watched the match from home while barbecuing, described the moment as 'magical.'
Southampton have been expelled from the EFL Championship playoff final after admitting to spying on Middlesbrough's training sessions. Middlesbrough will now face Hull City at Wembley for a place in the Premier League, with the winner set to receive an estimated 200 million British pounds in additional income.
Iran’s national football team has arrived in Turkey for a pre-World Cup training camp, but many players face visa delays for the US, where they are scheduled to play group matches. Coach Amir Ghalenoei is working to raise fitness levels after a domestic league suspension, while FIFA expresses confidence in Iran’s participation.
Kalyn Ponga has been selected at fullback for Queensland's State of Origin series opener, with coach Billy Slater citing the Newcastle star's career 'sweet spot.' Reece Walsh, left out of the squad, admits his form has not been good enough. Ponga was sent off in the series opener, which Queensland lost 22-20 to NSW.
Australian sprinter Eddie Nketia clocked 9.74 seconds in the 100m at the Big Ten Championships, but an illegal tailwind meant the time won't count as a record. The USC athlete, who switched from New Zealand to Australia last year, also won the 200m, continuing his rapid rise.
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom met with Iranian football officials in Istanbul, expressing confidence about Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup despite tensions following US and Israeli attacks. The talks addressed Iran's concerns, including visa issues after federation president Mehdi Taj was denied entry to Canada. Iran's matches are scheduled in the US, and FIFA is working to ensure a secure environment.
Australia has listed the neo-Nazi group National Socialist Network, also known as White Australia, as a prohibited hate group, making support or membership a criminal offense. The group has launched a High Court challenge against the ban, arguing the law is invalid.
Six passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, which experienced a hantavirus outbreak, have had their quarantine in Bullsbrook, Western Australia extended until June 23. Two additional cases linked to the ship prompted the extension, as health authorities follow WHO advice on the virus's 42-day incubation period.
The Australian government's budget includes a new 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts, aiming to curb tax avoidance by the wealthy. However, economists warn the measure may be complex and yield less revenue than expected, while the Coalition criticizes it as a 'death tax' affecting inheritance trusts. The government is now consulting on possible exemptions.
The Australian Coalition has proposed linking net overseas migration to the number of new homes built, aiming to cap arrivals at one person per dwelling completed. The plan also includes restricting welfare access to citizens and a 10-year residency requirement for certain pensions, drawing mixed reactions from business groups and universities.
The Pacific island nation of Nauru is set to hold a referendum on changing its official name to 'Naoero,' a move the government says will honor the country's heritage, language, and identity. The proposal, passed by parliament, stems from the belief that 'Nauru' is a colonial relic—the result of foreign tongues mispronouncing the native name. The referendum is required to amend the constitution.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a 'social media delay' for children, with new legislation possibly coming within months. An expert panel will deliver recommendations by July, as several EU member states and other countries push or implement age-based restrictions on social media access.
A French woman infected with hantavirus during a cruise ship outbreak is in critical condition and on an artificial lung. The outbreak has seen 11 reported cases, nine confirmed, and three deaths. Health officials are investigating the source while quarantine measures are advised.
The 79th Cannes Film Festival opened with Jane Fonda and Gong Li, as Peter Jackson received an honorary Palme d'Or. The 'Fast and the Furious' cast reunited for a 25th anniversary screening, while Demi Moore discussed AI's threat to cinema.
Instructure, the US company behind the widely used Canvas learning platform, has reached an agreement with the hacking group ShinyHunters following a massive data breach affecting millions of students. The breach compromised personal data from about 9,000 educational institutions worldwide. While Instructure did not confirm whether a ransom was paid, cybersecurity experts warn that such agreements could encourage future attacks.
The Cannes Film Festival kicked off Tuesday with 22 films vying for the Palme d'Or, but behind the glamour, concerns over AI's impact on filmmaking and the absence of major Hollywood studios dominate the conversation. African cinema is represented in the Un Certain Regard section, though not in the main competition.
Six passengers from the hantavirus-affected cruise ship MV Hondius are being repatriated to Australia via the Netherlands, where they will undergo at least three weeks of quarantine in Perth. The group, which includes four Australian citizens, a permanent resident, and a New Zealand citizen, has shown no symptoms and tested negative for the virus. The operation has been described as 'difficult' by Australia's health minister due to complex logistics and strict quarantine requirements.
Wellington Phoenix became the first New Zealand club to reach an A-League grand final after a dramatic extra-time win over Brisbane Roar. They faced Melbourne City, who secured a record-equalling fifth championship with a 3-1 victory, capping a remarkable turnaround for both clubs.
Richard Lewer has won the $100,000 Archibald Prize for his portrait of Pitjantjatjara elder and artist Iluwanti Ken. The Art Gallery of New South Wales also awarded the Wynne, Sulman, and Packing Room prizes to other artists. The winning portrait was painted during a week spent with Ken on Country in the APY Lands.