Lionel Messi revealed his tears after Argentina's World Cup win were due to personal struggles, not football. Reports suggest concerns over his father Jorge Messi's health have been weighing on him for months, with recent situations reportedly worsening his condition.
Victor Harbor resident Jackson Baker, who has neurofibromatosis and an intellectual disability, experienced severe respiratory issues due to South Australia's algal bloom. His mother, Kirsty Whitehead, criticized the SA government's "inaccessible" and "inconsistent" public health information, particularly the lack of "easy read" formats. A volunteer survey by The Algal Bloom Shed collected symptom data, revealing common issues like coughs and headaches, which were not fully reflected in official advice.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media for children under 16, including platforms like TikTok and Instagram, aiming to protect mental health and restore childhoods. The ban, expected by next spring, is stricter than measures in other countries, with limitations also placed on AI companion chatbots.
King Charles III's official birthday parade, Trooping the Colour, was held at Buckingham Palace and Horse Guards Parade. The event, a tradition since 1760, featured 1,400 soldiers and 200 horses. This year's parade drew attention as both King Charles and Kate Middleton are undergoing cancer treatment. The royal family, including Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales' children, participated, while Prince Harry and Prince Andrew's families were absent. Anti-monarchy protesters also demonstrated.
Berlin grapples with a severe oak processionary moth caterpillar infestation, closing parks and sports grounds due to toxic stinging hairs causing health issues, with critics calling for a coordinated response amid predicted worsening conditions.
Bulgaria's Eurovision winner Dara, 27, considered quitting the contest twice due to mental health concerns, including a new ADHD diagnosis, but went on to win with a record-breaking margin.
Western Australia's new Chief Health Officer, Clare Huppatz, assesses the risk of Ebola entering the state as low, despite ongoing monitoring of travel from the Democratic Republic of Congo. She also addresses other public health challenges including diphtheria outbreaks in WA's north and the flu season.
Western Australia's new Chief Health Officer, Clare Huppatz, assesses the low risk of Ebola entering the state despite an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while managing multiple health challenges including diphtheria outbreaks and flu season.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is open to playing their pre-World Cup friendly against Chile behind closed doors after the match was cancelled by the mayor of La Linea de la Concepcion, Spain, due to Ebola health concerns.
A pre-World Cup friendly between DR Congo and Chile in Spain was cancelled due to concerns over the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo. Local authorities cited health risks, prohibiting the match as a precautionary measure.
Democratic Republic of Congo's friendly match against Chile in La Linea de la Concepcion, Spain, has been cancelled due to health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo. The decision was made as a precautionary measure by local authorities.
A pre-World Cup friendly between DR Congo and Chile in La Línea de la Concepción, Spain, was cancelled by the mayor due to health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.
Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev set an unofficial world record in the men's 50m freestyle at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, where performance-enhancing substances are permitted. Gkolomeev's time of 20.81 seconds surpassed Cameron McEvoy's official mark.
Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev set an unofficial world record in the men's 50m freestyle at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, where performance-enhancing substances are permitted. He won $1 million for his 20.81-second performance.
Walmart's Q1 results beat expectations, but its financial outlook for the year and current quarter fell short, causing its stock to drop 8%. The retailer cited high gas prices straining consumer budgets, especially for lower-income shoppers, despite overall strong sales.
Denmark's environmental agency plans to remove a humpback whale carcass from Anholt Island due to health risks, with a post-mortem examination and scientific sampling planned amid concerns of potential explosion from gas buildup.
A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, linked to 11 cases (9 confirmed, 3 deaths), has raised global health concerns. While the risk to the general public is deemed low due to the virus's limited human-to-human transmission, experts express broader concerns about the U.S.'s preparedness for future infectious disease threats, citing weakened CDC capabilities post-Trump administration cuts.
Shivon Zilis, former OpenAI board member and mother to Elon Musk's four children, testified about their relationship. She revealed a one-off romantic encounter with Musk, which evolved into a friendship and co-parenting arrangement after he proposed fathering her children due to her health concerns. Initially, Musk's paternity was kept confidential, with Zilis informing Sam Altman later.
A severe mouse plague in the farming town of Morawa overwhelms homes, businesses and farms, prompting urgent calls for government assistance amid growing health concerns and rising economic losses.
A severe mouse plague in the West Australian farming town of Morawa overwhelms homes, businesses and farms, prompting urgent calls for government assistance amid growing health concerns and rising economic losses.
Campaigners are calling for a ban on the use of the weedkiller over health concerns.
Bali’s landfill ban leads to waste piling up in streets, burning trash, and health concerns as Indonesia moves to enforce long-delayed rules.
A regional South Australian mother who faced a range of stressful diversions during her son's birth says she will always wonder whether his serious and ongoing health concerns were caused by delays in receiving care.
Delhi experiences rising temperatures with Safdarjung recording 40.1°C, three degrees above normal. IMD issues first yellow alert of the season for heatwave conditions from Wednesday to Friday, with mercury likely to reach 43°C. The city had brief relief on Saturday after Friday evening rain, but hot north-westerly winds and lack of western disturbances will push temperatures up in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and north Rajasthan for the next seven days.
