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France, unbeaten in the group stage, meet Sweden in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. Coach Didier Deschamps warns of Sweden's threat while confirming France will keep their attacking approach. Sweden, who scraped through as a third-placed side, need a 'performance of a lifetime' according to their coach Graham Potter.
Severe flooding in Accra has killed at least 13 people, with rescue teams saving hundreds. The government has urged residents to stay indoors, while opposition parties criticize the response.
Côte d'Ivoire and Norway meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 at Dallas Stadium. Norway, powered by Erling Haaland's four goals, are favored, while the Ivorians play their first-ever knockout match. Coverage from ABC Australia and Al Jazeera details the match's context and key storylines.
South Korea is considering sending a disaster relief team to Venezuela, with foreign ministry officials closely monitoring the situation. Seoul has pledged $5 million in humanitarian aid and announced an additional $3.5 million package, while casualty figures vary widely across reports.
WhatsApp has announced it will introduce usernames, allowing users to keep their phone numbers private. The feature will roll out later this year, with reservations starting now. India has asked WhatsApp to freeze the rollout in its biggest market, citing anonymity concerns.
Keiko Fujimori has been declared the winner of Peru's tight presidential election, defeating left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez by a margin of less than 50,000 votes. Sanchez has conceded but also alleged electoral irregularities, and his party has appealed to international bodies. The victory marks the return of the Fujimori family name to power and signals a rightward shift in Latin American politics.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned mass gatherings in Kinshasa and three other provinces to curb the spread of Ebola, which has infected 1,274 people and killed 360 in the east. Opposition groups allege the ban is politically motivated to stifle a planned protest on July 8.
The United States and Iran are set to resume peace negotiations in Doha, following a series of strikes and drone attacks that threatened to derail the process. Both sides have agreed to a 60-day framework for deeper talks, according to the Jerusalem Post.
South Africa faces potential unrest after anti-migrant groups set a June 30 deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave. President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned against intimidation and violence, while thousands of migrants have already left or are awaiting repatriation. Disinformation spreads, and Somali migrants say they prefer to stay despite the risks.
An explosion at a residential building in Monaco on Monday evening wounded three people, two critically. Authorities have ruled out terrorism, but the Minister of State called it 'very likely an attack.' Among the injured is Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolaiev, who has been under Ukrainian sanctions since 2023.
The UK government has unveiled plans requiring asylum seekers to repay about £10,000 for state-funded living costs before they can apply for settlement. The proposal, part of a new immigration bill, has drawn criticism from charities, while officials argue it reduces the burden on taxpayers.
A ransomware group has leaked over 630 gigabytes of data from Apple's Indian supplier Tata Electronics, including component lists, supplier information, and photos of the unreleased iPhone 18 Pro. The breach threatens Apple's carefully guarded supply chain and comes as India investigates the incident.
An explosion in a residential building in Monaco injured three people, including a teenager. Authorities described the blast as deliberate, and surveillance footage shows a suspect leaving a backpack at the scene. French and Monegasque police have launched a joint search.
Paraguay defeated four-time champions Germany 4-3 on penalties in the World Cup round of 32, after a 1-1 draw. The result eliminated Germany, which had never lost a World Cup penalty shootout before, and triggered a national holiday in Paraguay.
President Trump has cast doubt on signing a bipartisan housing affordability bill, calling it "a big yawn," while demanding Congress first pass the Save America Act, which would tighten voter registration rules. The move has created tension between his administration's priorities on election reform and consumer affordability.
Ben Stokes has backed Harry Brook to succeed him as England Test captain following his retirement during the third Test against New Zealand, but coach Brendon McCullum has stopped short of endorsing the Yorkshireman. Stokes also faced a disciplinary controversy earlier in the series, being dropped for breaking a team curfew.
Peru's conservative president-elect Keiko Fujimori won the June 7 runoff by a razor-thin margin, vowing to restore 'order and hope.' Her victory is part of a broader rightward shift in Latin America, with Argentine President Javier Milei planning to attend her inauguration and that of Colombia's president-elect.
US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran will take place in Qatar on Tuesday, but Iranian officials say no direct negotiations are planned, as the Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint.
A record-breaking heatwave continues to grip Italy and the Balkans, causing hundreds of excess deaths, disrupting daily life, and fueling wildfires. Temperatures have neared 40°C, with red alerts across Italy and the Balkans, while forecasts indicate the heat will persist and possibly intensify next week.
Gabriel Martinelli scored in the 95th minute as Brazil edged Japan 2-1 in the World Cup round of 32. Casemiro had equalised after Japan's Kaishu Sano opened the scoring, and Brazil now face the Ivory Coast or Norway in the last 16.