Andy Burnham secured a significant victory in the Makerfield by-election, winning by a large majority. The Greater Manchester mayor's win is seen as a potential challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership of the Labour party, with Burnham emphasizing a call for change and more power for neglected regions.
Apple has updated its Beats Studio Buds to fix CVE-2025-20701, a critical vulnerability allowing nearby hackers to eavesdrop via Bluetooth. The patch is delivered automatically.
Aidan O’Brien achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first trainer to saddle 100 Royal Ascot winners with Scandinavia's victory in the Gold Cup. The win also marked a generational shift as the eight-year-old Trawlerman was defeated by the four-year-old Scandinavia.
Canada took a 1-0 lead against Qatar in their World Cup Group B match at BC Place. Cyle Larin scored the opener in the 16th minute after a save from the Qatari goalkeeper. The match saw early bookings for both teams and a disallowed penalty appeal for Canada.
Canada takes a 1-0 lead against Qatar thanks to a Cyle Larin goal in the 16th minute. The match, played in Vancouver, has seen Canada pressuring Qatar's defense, which has been described as "all over the place."
Canada leads Qatar 3-0 at halftime in a World Cup match. Ismaël Koné suffered a serious leg injury, leading to a red card for Qatar's Assim Madibo. Mauricio Pochettino discussed USA's performance and Australia's defense.
Ghana secured a 1-0 victory over Panama with a stoppage-time goal from Caleb Yirenkyi, joining England at the top of Group L. The match, played in Toronto, saw few clear chances, with Yirenkyi scoring the decisive goal from a Brandon Thomas-Asante cross.
Andy Burnham's campaign is reportedly trying to prevent ministers from resigning to avoid destabilizing Keir Starmer's government amid fallout from the Makerfield byelection. Burnham's team seeks a managed transition, not immediate chaos, should he win the election. Starmer's allies are discussing strategies to counter a potential challenge.
CarMax shares fell 8% despite beating Wall Street's earnings and revenue expectations for its first fiscal quarter. New CEO Keith Barr detailed a high-level turnaround strategy focused on growth and cost-cutting, but margin pressure and declining gross profit per vehicle remain concerns.
FIFA enforces a strict policy against non-sponsor brands appearing at World Cup events. Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala covered his Beats headphone logo, and Levi's logo was covered at Levi's Stadium.
Kylian Mbappé scored two goals, including a screamer, as France defeated Senegal 3-1 in New York. The match was marked by a controversial VAR decision where a potential penalty for Mbappé was overturned by referee Alireza Faghani.
Jordan's captain Ehsan Haddad expressed pride over their World Cup debut against Austria, aiming to prove their worth. The team, known for counter-attacks, seeks to reach the knockout stage. Coach Ralf Rangnick acknowledged Jordan's potential to surprise European teams.
Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut, leading Norway to a 4-1 win over Iraq in Boston, with additional goals from Leo Ostigard and Kristian Thorstvedt.
Austria marked their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence with a tense 3-1 win over debutants Jordan in their Group J opener. Relying on a second-half own goal and a last-gasp penalty, Austria claimed the three points.
Austria defeats Jordan in a thrilling match, securing 3 points in Group J, with Jordan's next match against Algeria now crucial for group progression.
Foundation Alloy has developed a new solid-state metal alloying technique that smashes metal powder particles together instead of melting them. The startup raised $22 million in Series A funding to scale production and serve industries like automotive, aerospace, and defense.
O DJ e produtor musical brasileiro Papatinho assina a faixa "Bad to the bone" com a cantora Ruby para a trilha sonora do filme "Todo Mundo em Pânico 6". Sua participação consolida sua ascensão no cenário pop internacional.
The United States secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their FIFA World Cup opener. The match also featured a historic VAR decision, overturning a mistaken-identity yellow card issued to Tim Ream, marking the first time VAR corrected such a booking in the tournament.
Katie Boulter achieved the biggest win of her career by defeating world number two Elena Rybakina 7-5 2-6 6-4 to reach the Queen's semi-finals. Boulter, ranked 73rd, saved 12 of 14 break points in a match lasting over two and a half hours. She will face Donna Vekic next.
South Korea beats Czechia 2-1 in their first Group A match, with Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the go-ahead goal
South Korea defeated Czechia 2-1 in a Group A match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with goals from Hwang In-beom (67') and Oh Hyeon-gyu (80') countering Ladislav Krejci's 59' strike for Czechia.
Mexico secured a dominant 2-0 win over South Africa in the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener at Estadio Azteca, with Julián Quiñones scoring the tournament's first goal and Raúl Jiménez adding a second, amidst a record three red cards.
Mexico's Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leading Mexico to a 2-0 win over South Africa, becoming the first CONCACAF player to achieve this feat.
Raul Jimenez scored his first World Cup goal in Mexico's 2-0 win over South Africa, overcoming a near-fatal head injury in 2020 to achieve an emotional milestone in front of 80,000 fans at Azteca Stadium.
