The 2026 World Cup continues with key matches in Groups A and B. Co-hosts Canada and Mexico aim for crucial wins, while Czechia and Switzerland seek to rebound from opening-round results. The guide includes match times, broadcast details, and players to watch.
The World Cup 2026 enters its second round of group stage matches from June 18-23, featuring five key "must-watch" games. Highlights include Mexico vs. South Korea, Netherlands vs. Sweden, Germany vs. Ivory Coast, Spain vs. Saudi Arabia, and Norway vs. Senegal, each with significant implications for group standings.
The Queensland government has leased Double Island, a tropical resort off the Far North Queensland coast, to the Morris Group for a $40 million redevelopment. Once a celebrity hotspot, the island fell into disrepair under its previous owner, Hong Kong billionaire Benny Wu. The new lease includes plans for luxury villas, a restaurant, and a public pontoon, with work set to begin this year.
Tata Electronics has partnered with Malaysian cleanroom specialist IAQ Group for its upcoming 300 mm semiconductor fab in Dholera. This collaboration aims to ensure the facility meets stringent cleanroom standards, crucial for semiconductor manufacturing and de-risking readiness bottlenecks.
Cyber extortion group FulcrumSec claims to have stolen over 1TB of sensitive data from Novo Nordisk, including source code, drug information, and clinical trial data. The group allegedly demanded $25 million, which Novo Nordisk reportedly refused to pay. FulcrumSec is now reportedly exploring selling the stolen data.
Keir Starmer attended the G7 summit in Évian, seemingly unaware it would be his last. World leaders, including Macron and Trump, discussed how to handle his delusion, with Starmer insisting he would "fight on" and remain in power indefinitely.
Football Supporters Europe chief Ronan Evain criticizes Fifa's ticketing control at the World Cup, citing a lack of segregation and inconsistent flag policies as major risks.
Tunisia has dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi following a 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening World Cup match. Hervé Renard has been appointed as his replacement until the end of the tournament, bringing significant World Cup experience.
Bitcoin miner IREN has acquired Spanish data center developer Nostrum Group, adding 490 MW of power and a development pipeline in Spain. This move expands IREN's global power portfolio to 5 GW and supports its strategic pivot towards AI cloud services, seeking more predictable revenue streams.
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Tunisia has sacked coach Sabri Lamouchi after their opening 5-1 loss to Sweden in the World Cup 2026. Mondher Kebaier has been appointed interim boss for the upcoming match against Japan.
Tunisia has dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi following a 5-1 loss to Sweden in their opening World Cup match. The Tunisian football federation announced the decision on Instagram, with plans to appoint Mondher Kebaier as interim coach. Lamouchi, hired in January, was already facing criticism after a 5-0 friendly loss to Belgium.
Yasin Ayari scored two goals, including a late strike, as Sweden began their FIFA World Cup campaign with a dominant 5-1 victory over Tunisia. The win propelled Sweden to the top of Group F.
Sweden secured a resounding 5-1 victory over Tunisia in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Guadalupe, Mexico. Yasin Ayari scored twice, with Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres, and Mattias Svanberg adding goals. Sweden now leads Group F.
Sweden secured a commanding 5-1 victory over Tunisia in their World Cup Group F opener. Yasin Ayari, Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres, and Mattias Svanberg scored for Sweden, while Omar Rekik netted Tunisia's lone goal. The match was held in Guadalupe.
Sweden secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Tunisia in their first World Cup finals match in eight years. Yasin Ayari, Alexander Isak, and Viktor Gyokeres scored in the first half, with Mattias Svanberg and Ayari adding goals in the second. Omar Rekik scored Tunisia's lone goal.
Daichi Kamada's late header secured a dramatic 2-2 draw for Japan against the Netherlands in their FIFA World Cup opener in Texas. The Samurai Blue came from behind twice, with Kamada's equalizer in the 88th minute denying the Dutch victory.
Google has filed a civil lawsuit against a China-based cybercrime group called Outsider Enterprise for allegedly using its AI, Gemini, to mass-produce phishing sites. The group is accused of defrauding numerous victims, primarily in the US, of financial information. This marks Google's first lawsuit over the misuse of Gemini.
The Netherlands and Japan played to a 2-2 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match at Dallas Stadium. Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville scored for the Dutch, while Keito Nakamura and Daichi Kamada netted for Japan. Both teams will continue their group stage play later in the week.
The Netherlands and Japan played a thrilling 2-2 draw in their opening Group F World Cup match in Arlington, Texas. Daichi Kamada scored an 88th-minute equalizer for Japan after the Netherlands had taken a 2-1 lead in the second half.
Japan secured a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their World Cup opener in Texas, with Daichi Kamada scoring an 88th-minute equalizer. The Netherlands had twice taken the lead through Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville, but Japan fought back on both occasions.
President Macron hosted PM Modi for talks, aiming to expand India-France strategic partnership. Key outcomes include an innovation roadmap, economic security dialogue, AI governance group, and a goal to double bilateral trade in five years. Defense, civil nuclear cooperation, and talent mobility were also discussed.
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has requested the AAIB to conduct Boeing 787 simulator tests to examine the link between RAT deployment and fuel control switch movement in the AI171 crash. This follows the AAIB's interim report, with FIP seeking independent verification of acceleration data and system relationships.
Cathy Allen and Justin Kenrick are challenging their arrests for supporting Palestine Action in Scotland's High Court. They argue the proscription violates freedom of expression and assembly, potentially setting a precedent for the UK. Figures show a high number of terrorism charges linked to the group in Scotland.
