The governments of Canada and Alberta will proceed with a new oil pipeline after announcing C$150bn in investments to address concerns from British Columbia and First Nations, according to The Guardian.
Former South African President Jacob Zuma is 'showing the middle finger' to the country by meeting with a Gupta brother, a minister said, according to BBC.
Iran has begun several days of public mourning and funeral processions for its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, more than four months after he was killed in strikes launched by the US and Israel, according to the BBC.
A debate has erupted in Germany following the coalition government's announcement of new sick-leave rules, requiring workers to provide a doctor's note on the first day of illness. Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated the number of sick days is 'too high,' according to BBC.
France recorded 2,025 excess deaths in the last week of June during a record-breaking heatwave, according to Public Health France. Temperatures hit nearly 41°C in Paris, and health officials warned of continued extreme weather across Europe.
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that the coming months could be 'critical' due to the threat from Russia, according to media reports citing US intelligence.
Spain and Portugal will face off in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday, July 6, at 3 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Spain advanced with a 3-0 win, while Portugal secured its spot on a stoppage-time goal.
David Villa, Spain’s all-time leading scorer with 59 international goals, attended the national team’s World Cup training session ahead of their match against Austria. According to The News Mill, Villa joined his son at the session and encouraged the players ahead of the game.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice as Spain defeated Austria 2-0 in a World Cup knockout round match, extending their unbeaten run to 34 games.
Senegal’s 2-3 loss to Belgium in the World Cup knockout round left the nation in disbelief, according to Al Jazeera.
A former U.S. Olympian has been indicted for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., according to the BBC.
Nico Williams of Spain has suffered a fresh injury during the team's 1-0 win over Uruguay, raising concerns ahead of the knockout stage. The 23-year-old winger claimed the foul was avoidable and expressed frustration over his recurring setbacks.
Prince Harry is reportedly 'devastated and close to tears' over unresolved security concerns for his upcoming trip to the U.K., which could include his wife Meghan Markle and their children. The issue centers on the lack of full-time police protection during the visit.
The FIFA World Cup round of 32 match between Spain and Austria will take place at 3:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 2 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California, according to USA Today.
Floods in Côte d’Ivoire have killed 59 people since May, according to the communication minister, Amadou Coulibaly.