Cape Verde achieved a historic 0-0 draw against Spain in their World Cup debut, with defender Roberto Lopes and goalkeeper Vozinha being key performers. Vozinha's social media following surged dramatically post-match.
Despite eight months in jail, a coup, and legal challenges, supporters of former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra doubt his political career is over, with some hoping for his retirement while acknowledging his continued influence.
Thousands gathered for the DMZ Peace Train Music Festival near the Korean demilitarized zone, an area known for conflict, to sing about peace. The event, in its seventh year, aims to foster peaceful exchanges between North and South Korea.
Tens of thousands fled their homes in the Philippines following massive explosions from Mount Pinatubo on June 12, 1991. The eruptions sent ash plumes up to 25km into the sky, forcing residents like Theresita Santiago to evacuate.
Philippine farmer Dan Rae Hugo faces doubled diesel costs and reduced profits due to the Iran war's impact on global energy prices. Meanwhile, ASEAN leaders convened in Cebu to address the energy shock affecting all 11 member states, agreeing to accelerate an energy security framework and a regional power grid. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr stressed the urgent need for these measures, stating they were needed 'yesterday'.
Australian singer Delta Goodrem is the third celebrity announced for Strictly Come Dancing's upcoming series. She joins EastEnders actress Lacey Turner and reality star Dani Dyer. The 24th series is set to begin in September.
China's bid for direct access to the Sea of Japan via the Tumen River faces continued wariness from North Korea and Russia, despite recent positive signs from Moscow. Analysts suggest the silence in post-summit statements reflects concerns over Beijing's regional influence.
Indian Ambassador Doraiswami visited Tibet to review arrangements for Indian pilgrims heading to Mount Kailash (Gang Renpoche) and Lake Manasarovar (Mapam Yun Tso), with Zhao Peng briefing on facilities and hosting the delegation for dinner, marking a step in Sino-Indian bilateral ties rebuilding.
Artist Bettina Grossman, known as Bettina, lived reclusively in room 503 of NYC's Chelsea Hotel for 40 years, creating vast amounts of art. Her work is now gaining recognition.
A man in Glanaman, Carmarthenshire, saved his neighbours after a lightning strike set a house on fire. Stuart Dunn, 36, alerted the sleeping owner and another neighbour, ensuring their escape with no injuries reported.
A Tasmania state government housing project in Burnie's Romaine suburb is causing backyard access issues and safety concerns for neighboring residents due to eroding land and temporary fencing.
Local traders, neighbours, and labourers in Delhi acted as first responders to a fire at Flourish Stay Bed and Breakfast, using bricks to break windows, ropes for escape, and mattresses to cushion falls, saving multiple lives before firefighters arrived.
Beijing condemned Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.'s remarks calling China a 'severe threat,' accusing him of damaging bilateral trust and showing ingratitude for Chinese aid. China's foreign ministry urged Manila to prevent 'clowns' from sabotaging ties.
Beijing has condemned Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.'s remarks calling China a "severe threat," stating the comments damaged bilateral trust and showed ingratitude for Chinese aid. China's foreign ministry urged Manila to prevent "clowns" from sabotaging ties.
Emirates seeks to increase helicopter flights to its Wolgan Valley resort from 28 to 210 per week. Neighbours and environmental groups criticize the proposal as excessive, citing noise pollution, impacts on wildlife, and potential damage to the valley's reputation for solitude.
Middle East rivals are pushing for a peace deal with Iran, driven by the shock of a recent war and diminished US influence. Despite Israeli opposition, a tentative agreement has been reached, signaling a regional shift away from sole reliance on the US.
German villages are reviving "Tante Emma" shops with hybrid, autonomous 24/7 access models. This innovation combats staffing shortages and rising costs, aiming to preserve community hubs and counter rural disaffection that fuels political extremism.
The US has brought criminal charges against former Cuban president Raúl Castro, sparking anger and fear in Havana. The indictment, related to the 1996 downing of two planes, comes amid increased US pressure on Cuba, including surveillance and military presence in the Caribbean.
Long-term residents Tee Fabikun and Warren Lubin face neglect in London's Lund Point tower block, with only four occupied flats out of 168. The Carpenters estate regeneration, stalled by funding issues and planning breakdowns, has led to 'managed decline', leaving residents in poor conditions while awaiting uncertain futures.
Kylie Minogue's Netflix documentary reveals the pop star's private struggle with a second cancer diagnosis in 2021, disclosed in the final moments. The series also explores her first cancer battle in 2005, family devastation, and career highs and lows.
RAF Lakenheath, the largest US Air Force base in Europe, has created a unique ecosystem in Suffolk, impacting local life with internet disruptions, noise, and higher car insurance. Despite community integration, secrets about nuclear weapons storage persist, fueling protests.
Venezuela enters a bewildering new era after a US raid abducted President Maduro. While some celebrate a political thaw and freed prisoners, confusion and trepidation remain as the country grapples with an unexpected rapprochement between Maduro's allies and Washington.
Four months after a US-led raid abducted President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela is in a state of confusion. While some political prisoners are freed and foreign journalists allowed in, the country faces an uncertain future under Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, with many questioning the new alliance between Caracas and Washington.
Stockholm is launching its first publicly run sauna in Hornstull, aiming to provide accessible "sauna for all" amid high demand and long waiting lists for private venues. The pilot project, costing 5.5m SEK, is part of a broader strategy to open up the city's waterfronts.
