WORLDFrance have Mbappé but are so much more -- and tha...How do you beat a team with so much attacking firepower? If France's win over Sweden is any indication, it might be impossible.ESPN·July 1, 2026
WORLDUN chief fears for ‘millions’ of Palestinians amid UNRWA funding shortfallAntonio Guterres denounces 'disinformation, smear campaigns' against the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.Al Jazeera·July 1, 2026
WORLDU.S. military deploys over 900 personnel to Venezuela for earthquake responseU.S. forces joined search-and-rescue operations, restored airport operations and mobilized air and naval assets to speed humanitarian aid after the earthquakes.CNBC·July 1, 2026
WORLDIran says it is selling oil at 20% premium as end of U.S. blockade sees 40 million barrels exportedThe ceasefire prompted a surge in crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic had largely ground to a halt during the conflict.CNBC·July 1, 2026
WORLDIran says it couldn’t export a ‘single barrel of oil’ during US blockadeIran was unable to export any oil during the US blockade of its ports, the country's chief negotiator has said.Al Jazeera·July 1, 2026
WORLDWhen it comes to Norway's World Cup dreams, it's a...While they have a very capable supporting cast, Norway's hopes hinge on the shoulders of Erling Haaland.ESPN·July 1, 2026
WORLDSoutheast Asia’s homegrown artists are knocking K-pop off its pedestalDrawing lessons from the global success of K-Pop, the region is finding its own voice in a new generation of artists.Al Jazeera·July 1, 2026
WORLDJudges Strike Down Trump Rule on Loan Forgiveness for Public ServantsTwo federal courts have blocked a new Trump administration rule that could have narrowed eligibility for a student loan forgiveness program for public servants.NY Times·July 1, 2026
WORLDWho is leading the race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot award?Argentina's Messi is level on goals with France's Mbappe as World Cup favourites look to power through the knockouts.Al Jazeera·July 1, 2026
WORLDThomas Tuchel says England will stick to Gareth Southgate's penalty planEngland manager Thomas Tuchel had revealed that his team will follow his predecessor Sir Gareth Southgate's penalty shootout blueprint at the World Cup.BBC News·July 1, 2026
WORLDTrump Officials Sideline Machado, Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Over Earthquake ResponseU.S. officials called a bid by María Corina Machado, the Nobel Peace Prize winner, to return to earthquake-battered Venezuela a “political stunt” that has distracted from recovery efforts.NY Times·July 1, 2026
WORLDRight-backs Quansah and James out of DR Congo gameRight-backs Jarell Quansah and Reece James will miss England's World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo because of injury.BBC News·July 1, 2026
