England captain Harry Kane is one goal away from equaling Sir Geoff Hurst's World Cup knockout stage record as England prepares to face DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 in Atlanta. DR Congo makes history reaching the knockout rounds for the first time.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated on July 1 that Ukraine must withdraw its troops from Donbass to resolve the conflict, urging Kiev to "take a sober look at the situation" and cease "unrealistic demands" and "blackmail."
Norway's Erling Haaland celebrated his team's FIFA World Cup Round of 16 qualification with a series of social media posts, including cowboy-themed and Viking-themed pictures. He also marked scoring his 60th international goal.
Princess Diana's quote, "If we all play our part in making our children feel valued, the result will be tremendous," emphasizes the profound impact of small acts of kindness and attention on children's well-being and future. Her message highlights shared responsibility in making children feel valued, suggesting that collective effort can lead to significant societal change.
Reese Witherspoon produces "Elle," a Prime Video prequel to "Legally Blonde," starring Lexi Minetree as a high school Elle Woods forced to move to 90s Seattle. The series aims for nostalgia but receives a critical review for its depressing aesthetic, bland new characters, and reliance on basic high school tropes, failing to fully capture the original's effervescence.
Open Standard's new Open USD stablecoin seeks to challenge USDC and USDT by allowing partner businesses to mint/redeem for free and share reserve earnings. This model, backed by over 140 businesses including Visa and Mastercard, aims to incentivize holding and lending, potentially shifting liquidity from established stablecoins despite regulatory 'gray zone' concerns.
Bursa'nın Gemlik ilçesinde düzenlenen operasyonda, tanınmış markalara ait sahte etiket ve bidonlarla piyasaya sürülmeye hazırlanan 10 milyon TL değerinde kaçak akaryakıt ele geçirildi. Olayla ilgili 5 şüpheli gözaltına alındı.
California's new food labeling law, effective Wednesday, bans "sell by" dates and mandates "Best if Used By" or "Use By" labels to reduce consumer confusion and food waste. This makes California the first state to standardize such labels.
Mexico secured their first World Cup knockout win since 1986, defeating Ecuador 2-0 at Estadio Azteca after an electric storm delay. Goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez, orchestrated by 17-year-old Gilberto Mora, propelled them forward, setting up a likely clash with England.
Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas reported receiving death threats and racial slurs following a one-game suspension for making contact with Caitlin Clark's throat. Thomas criticized WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert for player safety, calling the threats "unacceptable."
Kadıköy Kitap Günleri 150 bin ziyaretçiyle sona ererken, milyonlarca emekli ve memurun gözü 3 Temmuz'da açıklanacak enflasyon oranına çevrildi. Depozito iade makineleri projesinin başlamasına rağmen ortada olmaması eleştirildi.
Western Australia's landmark Gloucester Tree in Pemberton has reopened to visitors after a three-year closure for safety upgrades. The iconic karri tree now allows climbs to a reduced height of 37 meters, offering a new viewing platform and boosting the local tourism sector.
Ronald Koeman has resigned as head coach of the Dutch national team following their World Cup last-32 defeat to Morocco. The KNVB also confirmed that players who missed penalties in the shootout faced racist abuse online, and they will file a case with Meld Online Discriminatie.
هدوء سوق الانتقالات السعودي يعكس مرحلة جديدة في إدارة التعاقدات، مدفوعة بالاستدامة المالية وتأثير الخصخصة، مما يفرض تحديات على الأندية، خاصة الصاعدة، في إكمال قوائمها قبل الموسم الجديد.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg considered acquiring prediction market company Kalshi before directing employees to build a similar app, Arena. Talks stalled over legal/ethical concerns or founder refusal. Arena will use play money, unlike Kalshi and Polymarket.
Norway secured a place in the last 16 of the World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Côte d'Ivoire. Despite criticism for resting key players, coach Ståle Solbakken's gamble paid off thanks to a late winner from Erling Haaland.
Google launched Nano Banana 2 Lite, an AI video and image generator that is faster and more affordable than previous versions. It can produce images in four seconds for $0.034 per 1,000 images and is optimized for high-volume workflows.
A recovery effort is underway for six people missing after a fishing charter "bizarrely" sank off Vancouver. Two survivors were rescued by a passing yacht, while the RCMP's major crimes unit investigates the rapid sinking and lack of distress call.
X has launched a hosted Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, making it easier for AI assistants like Claude and Cursor to connect directly to the platform using user account permissions. This move simplifies integration for developers and positions X as a real-time data source, while X clarified the tool does not allow autonomous posting.
Trabalhadores do Hospital do Servidor Público Municipal (HSPM) denunciam falta de segurança e riscos à saúde de pacientes e empregados por obras sem proteções adequadas. Sindicato aponta contaminação e ruído excessivo, enquanto prefeitura afirma que obras são acompanhadas.
Former Leicester City footballer Christian Fuchs made a memorable cricket debut for Grindleford in Derbyshire, taking two wickets and scoring 12 runs, including a six into a river, just a day after resigning as Newport County's head coach. His performance and humorous interaction with an opposing bowler drew surprise and amusement.
Katie Swan ended Britain's wait for a first singles victory at Wimbledon 2026, defeating Irina-Camelia Begu in straight sets. However, compatriot Katie Boulter suffered a shock first-round exit to teenage qualifier Tyra Caterina Grant, while Arthur Fery and Jacob Fearnley also advanced for Britain.
Taylor Swift's evolving perspective on love and marriage, from rejecting fairytales to embracing complex, "easy" love, is explored through her songwriting. Her recent engagement to Travis Kelce and new album "The Tortured Poets Department" reflect a shift from conflict-driven narratives to a nuanced depiction of happiness, challenging fan expectations.
Esmir Bajraktarević, born in the US to Bosnian refugee parents, switched international allegiance from the United States to Bosnia and Herzegovina. He will now face his former US teammates in the World Cup last 32, an unexpected match-up enabled by FIFA's expansion.
