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An 11-year-old girl's rape and murder in West Bengal has sparked protests, a mob killing, and a police encounter. Family members allege police negligence, while the state government faces criticism from opposition parties.
Norway and England meet in the World Cup quarterfinals in Miami, with Erling Haaland and Harry Kane leading their sides. Norway's fairytale run continues after beating Brazil, while England seek a fourth semifinal appearance. Key battles include Haaland vs Kane and Odegaard vs Rice.
France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals, with Kylian Mbappé scoring once and setting up another. Morocco's campaign ends in the last eight for the second consecutive World Cup, while France advances to face Spain or Belgium.
China has announced a temporary export ban on helium, effective immediately, citing renewed military conflict in the Middle East that threatens global supplies. The move could impact semiconductor manufacturing worldwide, as China is a key re-exporter of Russian helium to markets including Europe.
The European Union has formally accused Meta of breaching its digital rules by designing Facebook and Instagram with addictive features, and demanded the company disable functions such as infinite scrolling and autoplay. Meta faces a fine of up to 6% of its global annual turnover if it fails to comply, and has been given a chance to respond before a final decision.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was buried in Mashhad amid a massive funeral procession, with over one million mourners expected. The burial occurred against a backdrop of renewed US-Iran hostilities, with sources differing on the cause of his death.
Morocco's historic World Cup run ended with a 2-0 quarter-final loss to France, leaving fans torn between disappointment and pride. Supporters in Casablanca and Boston celebrated the team's achievements, acknowledging France's superiority on the night.
Israel has shared new intelligence with the US about an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate President Donald Trump, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal and CNN. The claims come amid renewed US-Iranian tensions, with Iranian officials dismissing the reports as baseless and US sources questioning their credibility.
The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in London from France for the first time in nearly 1,000 years, transported in a secret night-time operation involving police escorts and climate-controlled cases. The 11th-century embroidery, on loan from France, will go on display at the British Museum from September 10 until July 2027, a loan seen as symbolic of Franco-British relations post-Brexit.
China has successfully tested a sea-based recovery system for the Long March 10B rocket booster, marking a step toward reusable rocket technology. The booster landed vertically on an offshore platform, with state media reporting the achievement as a first for the country.
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to at least 5,278, with 16,740 injured opportun. The disaster has triggered a humanitarian crisis with 1.2 million tons of debris and warnings from the WHO. International responses include EU aid and Pope Leo's solidarity, while interim President Delcy Rodriguez urges lifting sanctions.
Iran laid to rest former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on July 9, 2026, more than four months after his death in an airstrike. The burial coincided with escalating U.S.-Iran attacks that have raised fears of a return to all-out war, with regional sirens and missile warnings reported. International representation at the funeral was limited, and no new public appearance by his successor was noted.
A fast-moving wildfire in southern Spain's Almeria province has killed at least 12 people, with some reports putting the toll at 13. Hundreds of firefighters, supported by aircraft and soldiers, are working to contain the blaze, which has forced thousands of residents to evacuate and has left several people unaccounted for.
Iran has announced it will file a legal complaint against Israel and the United States for the assassination of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as his burial in Mashhad concluded months after his death. The funeral, marked by anti-US and anti-Israel chants, came amid escalating tit-for-tat attacks between Washington and Tehran.
Multiple explosions were reported in southern Iran, including near the Bushehr nuclear facility, on the day of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's funeral. A US official told Al Jazeera that the US military was not behind the strikes, and no group or country has claimed responsibility.
Technical talks between US and Iranian negotiators continue despite the US resuming large-scale strikes on Iran on July 8, according to TASS reporting. Israel has expressed readiness to join future US attacks if requested, and US forces are preparing for potential strikes, even as Washington pursues diplomatic solutions.
Anti-immigrant protesters in South Africa went door-to-door in Johannesburg, pulling people from their homes and handing them to police, as a unofficial deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave passed. Protests spread to Soweto and Durban, with police mounting a major security operation across multiple cities. Organizers have renewed calls for mass deportations while several African governments are arranging voluntary repatriation flights and buses.
Nearly five months after the US-Israel campaign against Iran began, a fragile ceasefire holds but key issues remain unresolved. Reports detail conflicting interpretations of the memorandum of understanding, threats to restart strikes, and the human cost of the conflict, including the death of Iran's Supreme Leader and ongoing protests.
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias expressed strong opposition to Turkey potentially rejoining the F-35 program, warning that advanced American weapons should not be used against NATO allies. Athens fears this could upset the military balance in the Aegean, especially as Greece prepares to receive its own F-35s by 2028.
At least seven children and a teacher were killed in a landslip caused by monsoon rains at a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. The incident adds to recent deaths and displacement in the region, with authorities relocating families from high-risk areas as heavy rain continues.