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Belgium knocks US out of World Cup after Balogun controversy

Tue, 07/07/2026 - 05:59
The striker left little impact on the game as the US became the last World Cup co-host to be eliminated from the tournament.

Oil tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz, UK says

Tue, 07/07/2026 - 04:15
The incident occurred east of Limah, Oman. A projectile struck a tanker and caused a fire while it was traveling southbound, with no casualties reported.

Microsoft to cut thousands of jobs, Xbox to be hit hard

Tue, 07/07/2026 - 02:35
The move will affect the company's gaming division, which has been facing the outcome of a "not healthy" business model. The jobs cut will not be replaced by AI, Microsoft's VP said.

Canada awards Germany major submarine contract

Tue, 07/07/2026 - 01:10
Canadian PM Carney said the deal of up to 12 German-built submarines will be the "largest in Canadian history." Germany had pushed hard for the order, which comes as Canada seeks stronger ties with Europe.

NATO chief boasts European spending ahead of key summit

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 22:34
Under pressure from Washington, the impetus is on European NATO members at this week's summit in Ankara to show they can deliver on defense spending commitments.

Emmanuel Macron visits Syria, 18 months after Assad's fall

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 22:03
The French president landed in Damascus on Monday evening. He's the first EU leader to visit the country since Bashar Assad's sudden downfall and the rise of former militant turned President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Senegal's power struggle: Referendum to decide on constitutional reform

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 19:39
Senegal's constitional reform has caused considerable political uproar. The public will now be asked to vote on the proposed amendments. Under a new constitution, the powers of President Faye would be reduced.

Spain's 'running of the bulls' festival opens in Pamplona

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 19:12
Revelers poured red wine and held traditional red scarfs for the "Chupinazo," the opening of a festival in northern Spain where hundreds of people are chased through narrow streets by massive fighting bulls.

Austrian court convicts 2 former Syrian officials of abuse

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 19:01
A Vienna court has convicted two former Syrian security officials, including the former intelligence chief in Raqqa, for offenses including torture and sexual assault against opponents of Bashar Assad's regime.

Austrian court convicts 2 former Syrian officials of torture

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 19:01
A Vienna court has convicted two former Syrian security officials, including the former intelligence chief in Raqqa, for offenses including torture and sexual assault against opponents of Bashar Assad's regime.

Can India, Europe build a clean energy supply chain beyond China?

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 18:02
With China dominating every step of the solar energy production chain, governments in India and Europe are looking to reduce their overreliance on a single supplier.

Weapons of long-ago conflicts still haunt people of Laos

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 17:46
As decommissioning teams seek out unexploded ordnance in paddy fields, forests and rural pastures, Laos prepares to host a review conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions.

Why migrants come to Germany for work and then leave again

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 17:04
Germany has long attracted skilled workers to its labor market. The country has been much less successful at retaining them. So what is Germany doing wrong?

From north to south, Africa braces for volatile El Nino year

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 16:59
The World Meteorological Association warns that the El Nino climate phenomenon could bring drought, floods and displacement to parts of Africa later this year. Are governments prepared?

Is Africa ready for El Nino?

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 16:59
The World Meteorological Association warns that the El Nino climate phenomenon could bring drought, floods and displacement to parts of Africa later this year. Are governments prepared?

Firefighters battle wildfires across southern Europe

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 16:36
Wildfires are raging across several parts of southern Europe. They come on the heels of massive heat waves in much of the region.

Philippine Senate launches impeachment trial of Sara Duterte

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 14:35
The trial against Sara Duterte is the latest escalation in a bitter feud between the Philippines' leading political dynasties. The proceedings could have major implications for the country's 2028 presidential elections.

World Cup 2026: Trump, FIFA and the Balogun controversy

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 13:58
One of the few certainties of World Cup football has been rocked after Donald Trump lobbied FIFA to overturn a US red card suspension. The decision has caused outrage but it isn't completely without precedent.

Sri Lanka prison clashes leave dozens dead

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 13:53
More than two dozen people have died and over 100 injured following a violent dispute between different prison populations in Negombo.

Hamas to dissolve Gaza governing body

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 13:44
Officials for the militant organization have confirmed the move, which was agreed to earlier this year in a peace deal with Israel.

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