Curaçao's Eloy Room made 15 saves, a near-record for a World Cup, in a 0-0 draw. Germany encountered copperhead snakes during training in North Carolina. The 100th goal of the tournament was scored by Cody Gakpo. New fathers face dilemmas about leaving camp for childbirth.
Brian Brobbey scored twice in the opening 17 minutes, leading the Netherlands to a dominant victory over Sweden. Cody Gakpo added two goals, and Crysencio Summerville scored late, securing a crushing win that puts pressure on Sweden's next match.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has given Belarus one week to dismantle relay equipment on its border, claiming it guides Russian drone attacks. He warned Ukraine will take down the equipment itself if Belarus fails to act, amid ongoing Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities.
The author reflects on her teenage viral video experience and contrasts it with later instances of intense online hate directed at young girls, highlighting the evolving and often damaging impact of the internet on adolescent self-expression and digital history.
US Vice President JD Vance may have postponed his trip to Switzerland for a US-Iran memorandum of understanding due to Tehran's demands regarding Lebanon. Iran seeks guarantees of a ceasefire in Lebanon before resuming talks.
Amazon has pulled its nearly completed Sam Altman film "Artificial," starring Andrew Garfield, from its release schedule. The studio is now seeking other distributors for the project, which reportedly portrays Altman unflatteringly, following a significant investment in the AI giant.
South Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the repatriation of Tuan Phan, a 44-year-old US citizen. Phan arrived in Juba in July 2025 after a Supreme Court ruling greenlit his removal. He had served his prison sentence in the US for criminal convictions before being taken into custody last year.
An IndiGo aircraft at Kolkata airport was struck by lightning on Friday during a severe thunderstorm. No passengers were harmed, but two ground personnel were taken to the hospital for evaluation and later cleared. The flight to Agartala was rescheduled.
Peter Hofmann ist die Stimme des erfolgreichen Handelsblatt Morning Briefing Podcasts. Mit seiner ruhigen, freundlichen Stimme ordnet er seit Jahren täglich das Weltgeschehen für rund 100.000 Hörer ein. Sein Berufsleben ist geprägt von Disziplin, aber auch von einer tiefen Neugier auf das Unerklärliche und einer Leidenschaft für Geschichte.
Zwölf Fachschaftsräte der Universität Hamburg fordern in einem offenen Brief an die Politik eine "bedarfsgerechte Ausfinanzierung" der Hochschulen. Sie verlangen den Ausgleich eines strukturellen Defizits von 30 Millionen Euro und eine dynamische Anpassung der Grundzuweisung.
Germany's veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has announced his retirement from international football following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 40-year-old cited physical and mental burdens as reasons for his decision, concluding a distinguished career that includes a 2014 World Cup triumph.
Die geplante Gedenkveranstaltung "Verstummte Stimmen" für ermordete jüdische Musiker wird nun doch zum Auftakt der Bayreuther Festspiele stattfinden. Nach anfänglicher Absage wegen "Sicherheitsbedenken" entschuldigte sich Festspielleiterin Katharina Wagner bei Michel Friedman und sicherte die Durchführung zu.
Ein offener Brief schlägt eine Reform des Ehegattensplittings vor: weg vom Vollsplitting hin zu einem begrenzten Realsplitting. Mehreinnahmen sollen durch höhere Kindergelder und -freibeträge an Familien zurückfließen. Die Reform zielt auf steuerliche Anerkennung der Ehe, gezieltere Familienförderung und bessere Erwerbsanreize.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri detailed PM Modi's G7 discussions on trade, West Asia, and maritime security. Key outcomes include progress on India-US trade deal, CEPA with Canada, India-EU FTA by year-end, and India-UK CETA effective July 15. Modi also stressed seafarer safety and peace in West Asia.
Parents of two children killed in a Sydney SUV accident have forgiven the driver, expressing a wish they had been hit instead. The children, Katherine (5) and Harry (14 months), died after an SUV collided with their pram near Cabramatta West Public School. The driver, 56, was released without charge as the incident is being investigated as an accident.
The teaser for 'Batwara 1947', a historical drama directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and backed by Aamir Khan, has been released. The film, starring Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta, explores the emotional turmoil, courage, and humanity during India's 1947 Partition and is set to release on August 14, 2026.
President Lee Jae Myung will hold a press briefing Friday on his 10-day European tour, which included Belgium, Italy, and a G7 summit in France. His office announced the briefing will cover diplomatic outreach and efforts to support inter-Korean peace, including a meeting with Pope Leo XIV and discussions with world leaders like U.S. President Donald Trump.
Torwart Manuel Neuer äußert sich erstmals zur WM. Die Schweiz sichert sich den Sieg mit Johan Manzambi, während DFB-Gegner Yan Diomande einen bewegenden Brief schreibt. Alle wichtigen Infos zu Tag acht der Fußball-WM.
England began their World Cup campaign with a victory but displayed alarming defensive weaknesses. Despite a strong second-half reaction, the team conceded multiple goals, raising concerns about their ability to compete for the title.
Vor dem Bundesparteitag der Linken ist ein Streit über einen geplanten Gehaltsdeckel für Mandatsträger entbrannt. 23 Bundestagsabgeordnete fordern in einem Brief die Absage der Debatte, da sie sich nicht eingebunden fühlen.
Une publication sur X affirmant qu'Elon Musk vaut plus que le marché du Bitcoin a suscité un débat. Sa fortune, estimée à 1,3-1,4 billion de dollars grâce à la hausse de SpaceX, a brièvement dépassé la capitalisation de Bitcoin (environ 1,31-1,33 billion de dollars) le 16 juin 2026.
EU-Kommissionspräsidentin von der Leyen plant, die vereinfachten Aufnahmeregeln für ukrainische Kriegsflüchtlinge einzuschränken. Ziel ist, die Ukraine bei der Selbstverteidigung zu unterstützen. Ein Vorschlag zur Verlängerung des vorübergehenden Schutzes wird erwartet, wobei wehrfähige Männer möglicherweise anders behandelt werden.
Mehrere SPD-Abgeordnete kritisieren Bundesfamilienministerin Karin Prien (CDU) für mangelnde Einbindung bei der Überarbeitung des Förderprogramms „Demokratie leben!“. Ein Brief, unterzeichnet u.a. von Saskia Esken, drückt Unmut über den Umgang mit der SPD als Koalitionspartner aus.
Ombudsman delivered a commanding performance to win the Prince of Wales's Stakes, beating last season's Oaks and Arc winners, Minnie Hauk and Daryz. Jockey William Buick eased the 11-10 favorite to a four-length victory, showcasing exceptional acceleration. Trainer John Gosden praised the horse's class and turn of foot, with the Juddmonte International at York a potential next target.
