FIFA admits hydration breaks may not continue after World Cup criticism
FIFA will analyse the impact of hydration breaks after the World Cup, says Arsene Wenger a day before the final.
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Radical misogynist influencer Andrew Tate and brother arrested in Miami
US marshals Saturday arrested Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan in Miami on undisclosed charges. British authorities have been pushing for the extradition of the Tate brothers who face 59 charges in the UK including rape, sex trafficking, assault, tax evasion and money laundering.
Hong Kong’s 5-year plan must focus on what the city does best
Hong Kong has embarked on the path of drawing up its first five-year plan – a significant moment in its history. Hong Kong’s first five-year plan should be more than a local economic blueprint. Properly conceived, it should define how the city contributes to China’s national development while preserving the global connections that make Hong Kong uniquely valuable. Success will depend on three mutu...
Chinese man discovers family dining table is ancestor’s Qing dynasty academic record
A man in eastern China was stunned to discover that his family’s battered dining table was in fact a Qing dynasty (1644–1912) honour board commemorating an ancestor’s success in the imperial examinations. Xu, a villager in Anhui province, shared the unusual story in an online video on July 12, which subsequently went viral on mainland social media. The footage shows a dark-red wooden table scarred...
Argentina fans flood NYC’s Times Square before World Cup final
Hundreds of Argentina fans packed New York City’s Times Square hours before Sunday's World Cup final.
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Why the World Cup half-time show may be a taste of things to come
The 2026 World Cup's spectacle is creating debate about the place of music in sport - and how it could infiltrate other tournaments.
Tears of anger as Tai Po fire survivors slam negligent authorities after hearing
Tears, anger and exhaustion marked the conclusion of an inquiry into the deadly fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court, as survivors condemned government departments for passing the buck and demanded accountability. Residents have reacted to the conclusion of an inquiry into the deadly fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court with tears of anger and exhaustion, as survivors condemned government departments ...
Indonesia’s Danantara must ‘outlast’ presidencies to prove worth: investment chief
Indonesia’s Danantara must outlive political administrations to prove its worth to investors and most importantly to the people, according to the sovereign wealth fund’s chief investment officer. Pandu Sjahrir said the fund was focused on the demutualisation of Jakarta’s stock market and to support the establishment of the first financial centre in Bali to boost investor confidence. “Investment is...
Exiled Cuban artist Otero Alcantara has arrived in US, Rubio confirms
Otero Alcantara is part of the San Isidro Movement, which has long been the target of Cuban repression.
World Cup 2026: France's Mbappé becomes all-time tournament goalscorer
Kylian Mbappé made history at the World Cup by becoming the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer with 22 goals after his brace in France's third-place playoff against England. The French superstar surpassed Lionel Messi's previous record of 21 goals, cementing his legacy as one of football's greatest tournament performers.
Mexican president to attend World Cup final at Trump's invitation amid trade tensions
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
Trump invites Mexico's president to World Cup final amid trade tensions
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
Men's mile record broken for first time since 1999
British runner Josh Kerr ran the mile in 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds on Saturday, breaking a record that has stood since 1999.
Tate brothers arrested by U.S. authorities, face additional rape charges in the U.K.
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were taken into custody by federal law enforcement officials in Miami on Saturday, the U.S.
World Cup 2026: Argentinian fans have taken over Times Square
On the eve of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, which is set to take place in New York, Argentinian fans have gathered in the city’s iconic Times Square.
Who is WardrobeWinter? Meet Plaqueboymax’s roommate at Kai Cenat’s Streamer University 2026
WardrobeWinter became one of the biggest breakout creators from Kai Cenat’s Streamer University 2026. Already popular on TikTok and Twitch, he drew even more attention after his roommate clashes with Plaqueboymax. With help from counsellor YourRAGE, the two talked through their problems, agreed on simple ground rules and eventually ended the situation with a hug.
Japan scapegoats foreigners as mountain rescue numbers rise
On a clear summer morning at Mount Fuji’s fifth-station trailhead, the crowds look more beach ready than alpine prepared with canvas slip-ons, bare legs and lightweight jackets. Above them, Japan’s most famous peak rises to 3,776 metres (12,389 feet) and into sub-zero temperatures, even in July. For Tatsuo Nanai, a veteran climber and until recently secretary general of the Fuji‑san Club, the scen...
Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy
Russians have been hit by mobile internet shutdowns and more businesses are seeking to dodge tax after more than four years of war with Ukraine.
Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami on UK charges of rape and sex trafficking
Britain to seek extradition over alleged sexual exploitation, ‘extreme pornography’, assault and indecent images of a childThe social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in Miami on UK charges by federal authorities, the US Marshals Service has said.The brothers were arrested on Saturday on an extradition request from British authorities, according to a person familiar wit...
2 U.S. soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan military base
Two U.S. soldiers were killed and a third is missing following an Iranian strike on a military base in Jordan overnight Friday. Four other service members were wounded. At least 16 U.S. soldiers have died since the Iran war started in February. Anna Coren reports.
Private jets flock to Montana - but locals can't afford the trailer park
Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West.
Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami as UK seeks extradition
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, whose social media empire promoting wealth, male dominance and misogyny has made them among the world’s most polarising internet personalities, were arrested on Saturday in Miami as British authorities sought their extradition on rape and sex trafficking charges. The brothers were taken into custody by the US Marshals Service on a sealed warrant, agency...
Conservatives around world at war against ‘leftwing globalists’, Bridget McKenzie tells CPAC London event
Nationals senator echoes comments by Pauline Hanson as Labor criticises One Nation leader’s divisive stanceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe National party’s Senate leader, Bridget McKenzie, has used an appearance at a conference of the populist right in London to declare that conservatives are “in a war” against ma...
Cuban dissident artist Otero Alcantara lands in US exile
Prominent Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara flew to exile on Saturday in the United States after serving a five-year sentence on the island, as Washington urged Havana to release more than 700 political prisoners. Otero Alcantara, designated a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International, was sentenced to five years in prison in 2022 for insulting national symbols, contempt and...
US launches fresh airstrikes on Iran after attack on American troops in Jordan
United States forces launched new airstrikes against Iran on President Donald Trump's orders. These strikes aim to degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping. The operation also retaliates for recent attacks on American service members in Jordan. The US Central Command confirmed the military action began at 6 p.m. ET. Iran has not yet issued any official comment on the developments...
Pauline Hanson tells London CPAC crowd she is ‘sick of hearing about white privilege’ and ‘fears for England’
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage compares One Nation leader’s polling rise to Donald Trump’s victory in the USFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPauline Hanson has told a political conference in London that Australia is following Britain down a path of cultural decline, blaming mass immigration, multiculturalism, Islam, net...
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At least two U.S. soldiers were killed in an Iranian attack on a military base in Jordan; Smoke from Canadian wildfires engulfs Northeast.
Hungary’s president agrees to stand down after law change ends his term
Tamás Sulyok signed the constitutional amendment that cited ‘serious loss of confidence’ in him as leader Hungary’s president, Tamás Sulyok, has agreed to step down after signing a constitutional amendment passed by the ruling Tisza party of the prime minister, Péter Magyar.The amendment will end Sulyok’s term immediately, citing society’s “serious loss of confidence” in a leader elected in early ...
Did the Ukraine war spark China’s quiet ban on most civilian drone flights in cities?
For years, aerial drones frequently buzzed above the Huangpu River in Shanghai, capturing breathtaking views of one of China’s most iconic central business districts and the lights of thousands of homes. But the spectacular aerial photos that once defined one of the world’s largest commercial drone markets have now been heavily restricted along this picturesque stretch of the river, reflecting a n...