Politics

Football

World Cup 2026: Turkiye Beats USA 3-2 in Thrilling Match

Turkiye beat the United States 3-2 in a high-scoring dead rubber match at the 2026 World Cup, with a stoppage-time goal from Kaan Ayhan giving the cohosts a stern test ahead of the knockout rounds, according to Al Jazeera.

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Africa

Kenya Families Place Flowers on Barbed Wire as Protests Mark Two-Year Anniversary

Families of those killed during Kenya's 2024 anti-government protests have placed flowers on barbed wire outside parliament, marking two years since the deadly clashes, according to the BBC.

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US Politics

Supreme Court Backs Trump Ending TPS for 250,000 Haitians

The U.S. Supreme Court on June 25, 2026, ruled 6-3 to allow the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 250,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, according to WPLG Local 10 and News.at.

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Americas

Ecuador Edge Germany 2-1 to Reach World Cup Last 32

Ecuador secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Germany to advance to the 2026 World Cup last 32. Gonzalo Plata's 77th-minute goal sealed the win, according to Al Jazeera.

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Asia Pacific

Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas suspended for hitting Caitlin Clark in the throat

During the second quarter of the Mercury’s 111-109 win over the Fever on Wednesday, Thomas drove her hand into Clark’s neck during a loose ball. She was not called for a foul during the play.

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US Politics

Trump asks Congress for billions for Iran war, after tension with Republicans

The White House has asked lawmakers to approve $87.6bn (£66.5bn), mostly for 'urgent needs' connected with the US war on Iran, a day after Congress passed a resolution rebuking the military action.

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Celebrity

George Michael: Legacy, Philanthropy, and a $128M Net Worth

George Michael, the British pop star known for hits like 'Last Christmas,' was born on June 25, 1963, and died on December 25, 2016, at age 53. He left behind a legacy of music and charity, with a net worth of over $128 million.

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Music

The Rock on Health Scare, WWE’s Tribal Chief, and Rock Band Earnings

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson revealed a recent health scare involving a painful swelling in his testicle, which doctors initially feared could be testicular cancer. Meanwhile, WWE’s Roman Reigns has enjoyed a record-breaking reign as Tribal Chief, and AC/DC topped 2026's rock touring earnings.

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Policy & Law

‘Constitutional coup’ claims as Zimbabwe senate approves extending presidential term

Zimbabwe’s senate has approved constitutional amendments to extend presidential terms from five to seven years, a move critics have called a 'constitutional coup.' The changes, passed 75-4 on Wednesday, will allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Venezuela’s Rescue Teams Race as Earthquakes Wreak Havoc

Rescue teams are racing to Venezuela’s shattered northern coast after nearly simultaneous 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes struck, according to The Guardian. The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, said the Department of Defense would help deploy search and rescue teams to the affected region.

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Africa

South Africa Police Corruption Figure Pleads Guilty to 360m Rand Fraud

Vusimusi 'Cat' Matlala, a key figure in a major South Africa police corruption inquiry, has pleaded guilty to corruption, fraud, and money-laundering charges as part of a deal with state prosecutors, according to the BBC.

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Elections

Colombia’s Leftwing Candidate Concedes to Trump-Backed Rival

Colombia's leftwing presidential candidate, Iván Cepeda, has conceded the election to Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump-endorsed millionaire, with preliminary results showing a narrow margin of victory.

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US Politics

Colombia’s left-wing presidential candidate concedes defeat

Colombia's left-wing presidential candidate, Iván Cepeda, has conceded defeat after preliminary results showed he lost by less than a percentage point. According to The Guardian and EL PAÍS English, Cepeda accepted the result as an act of democratic responsibility.

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Basketball

Air Conditioning Creates Political Divide in France After Record 40°C Heat

France is reconsidering its stance on air-conditioning after recording its hottest day on record with temperatures approaching 40°C, according to BBC.

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Política de EE.UU.

Alan Wilson gana con 68% tras respaldo de Trump

El presidente Donald Trump reforzó su influencia en la carrera republicana en Carolina del Sur, donde Alan Wilson, quien recibió su respaldo, ganó la nominación con una abrumadora mayoría.

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