Germany recorded a provisional temperature of 41.5C for the second consecutive day, breaking its all-time high, according to the BBC. The heatwave, now affecting 150 million people in Europe, has set new records in Denmark and the Czech Republic.
Venezuela's recent earthquakes have killed 920 people and left more than 50,000 missing, according to The Jerusalem Post.
Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, face Colombia in a Group K match at the 2026 World Cup on Saturday at 7:30pm local time in Miami, according to Al Jazeera.
Rescue efforts in Venezuela have shifted to recovery as aftershocks continue to shake the country two days after twin earthquakes, according to Al Jazeera.
Cape Verde have become the first team to reach the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 on their debut, securing second place in Group H with a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia. They will face Argentina in the knockout stages.
A mother in Venezuela died saving her daughter during recent earthquakes, according to BBC reports.
A 67-year-old survivor jumped from a first-floor window during Venezuela’s ‘brutal and fast’ earthquake, breaking her foot, while her relatives likely perished. Over 250 buildings were destroyed, most in La Guaira.
Israel and Lebanon have signed a framework agreement in Washington after several days of negotiations brokered by the US, according to BBC.
Europe's deadly heatwave broke Germany's temperature record at 41.3C on Friday as authorities across the continent halted public events due to health risks, according to the BBC.
More than 900 people have been killed and 3,360 others injured in the Venezuela earthquakes, according to the government, as rescuers keep searching for survivors and families wait desperately for news.
In 1966, not a single African nation participated in the World Cup due to a widespread boycott. According to Al Jazeera, this decision significantly reshaped the tournament for future generations.
The US military has conducted strikes on Iranian targets after President Donald Trump accused Iran of a 'foolish violation' of its truce following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the BBC.
The fastest goal in the 2026 World Cup came just two minutes in, with Paraguay's Matías Galarza scoring against Turkey, according to Todo Alicante.
David Vander Meer, 49, died in custody in Las Vegas on Thursday after being charged with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, and insurance fraud. According to police, he had sustained self-inflicted injuries while in detention.
Germany’s 2026 summer ferien will see both event cancellations due to extreme heat and a bustling travel season, as outlined by multiple reports. The SR Ferien Open Air in Dillingen has been canceled due to forecasted extreme temperatures on June 26, 2026, according to tagesschau.de.