Belgique Iran World Cup Match: Doku Absence and Tactical Adjustments
Belgium's Jérémy Doku will miss the World Cup match against Iran due to illness, according to ESPN. The Manchester City winger has been battling a respiratory issue for two weeks.
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Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape
Morocco's national football team captain, Achraf Hakimi, will face trial in France over a rape allegation made by a 24-year-old woman in 2023, according to multiple reports.
Hakimi to Face Trial on Rape Charge
Achraf Hakimi, Morocco’s World Cup captain, will stand trial on a rape charge, French prosecutors confirmed. The 27-year-old Paris Saint-Germain defender has denied the allegations.
Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest Ukrainian attack hits oil refinery
Moscow residents reported black rain after a large Ukrainian attack hit an oil refinery, marking the largest such strike since the full-scale war began, according to BBC reports.
British man dies in paragliding accident in Spain
A 63-year-old British man has died in a paragliding accident in Spain's north-eastern Catalonia region, according to local authorities.
Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since 2022 invasion
Moscow faced its largest drone attack from Kyiv since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with 194 drones shot down over the city alone, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.
Spain World Cup Squad 2026: Key Names and Surprises
Spain’s World Cup 2026 squad, announced on May 25, 2026, marks the first time in history that no Real Madrid players have been selected. The European champions are led by coach Luis de la Fuente, who has emphasized current form and fitness.
Trump ‘I’m the boss’ comment as U.S. warms Ukraine support
U.S. President Donald Trump told G7 leaders 'I'm the boss' at a June 15 summit in France, as the group pledged support for Ukraine and imposed fresh sanctions on Russia. According to UnionLeader.com.
Norway’s Crown Princess Undergoes Lung Transplant
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has successfully undergone a lung transplant, the Norwegian royal palace announced. The operation followed months of declining health due to cystic fibrosis.
Haaland Scores Twice in World Cup Debut as Norway Defies Odds
Erling Haaland made an electrifying World Cup debut by scoring twice to lead Norway to victory. Iraq head coach Graham Arnold praised Haaland as 'one of the best number nines' he has ever seen.
G7 to Boost Ukraine Air Defences, Sanctions on Russia
G7 leaders have pledged to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences and tighten sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas sectors, according to a joint statement released on Wednesday.
German Broadcaster Removes Intro After Elon Musk Legal Threat
German public broadcaster ZDF has removed part of a report that claimed Elon Musk had called for migrants to be hunted in Northern Ireland, according to BBC.
Haaland scores two goals as Norway beats Iraq 4-1 on World Cup return
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in their World Cup return, according to Al Jazeera. The win puts Norway atop Group I on goal difference, level with France on three points.
France’s Oldest Female Detainee Goes on Trial at 79
France's oldest female detainee, 79-year-old Marie-Thérèse Garcia, is on trial in Versailles for the 1995 murder of her former sister-in-law, according to BBC.
Russian Artist and Putin Critic Shot Dead in Poland
A Russian artist known for his caricatures of Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials was shot dead in Biała Podlaska, Poland. The victim, Robert Kuzovkov (also known as Semyon Skrepetsky), was killed in what authorities described as a targeted attack.