EU external relations, diplomacy, and security
Arsenal’s Thomas Partey has been denied entry into Canada and will miss Ghana’s World Cup opener against Portugal. The visa rejection stems from ongoing rape charges he faces in the United Kingdom.
The EU and South Korea are expanding their strategic partnership with new cooperation on semiconductors, clean energy, and security. The upgrade comes as both sides seek to strengthen economic resilience and coordinate on shared geopolitical challenges.
Drone attacks targeting bridges and roads across Sudan have crippled humanitarian aid routes, cutting off millions from emergency assistance. The UN says deliberate strikes on civilian infrastructure are worsening what’s already one of the world’s worst crises.
Barcelona’s 17-year-old star Lamine Yamal has been named a UN Goodwill Ambassador as the largest World Cup in history kicks off. The appointment positions the Spanish prodigy to promote sustainable development through football’s global platform.
A hacker group with ties to Iran says it’s compromised FBI surveillance drones and is threatening to disrupt the 2026 World Cup. The bold claims emerged Friday through intelligence monitoring channels.
The most ambitious FIFA World Cup in history kicks off today as 48 nations compete across three countries for the first time. With 104 matches scheduled over 39 days, the 2026 tournament promises to shatter every record in the book.
Motorcycle taxi drivers in eastern DR Congo are carrying Ebola prevention messages through communities as health officials fight misinformation. The unusual campaign comes as case numbers rise and scepticism threatens containment efforts.
A Somali match official’s American travel nightmare has turned into European football’s biggest opportunity. Denied a US visa, the referee will now take center stage at the UEFA Super Cup final in Salzburg.
Sebastien Desabre believes DR Congo’s first World Cup appearance in nearly five decades can provide a much-needed boost for supporters back home. The coach spoke Thursday after his squad completed mandatory quarantine protocols in the United States.
Madison Square Garden witnessed history as the Knicks erased a 27-point deficit to defeat Denver in Game 5. The largest comeback in NBA Finals history puts New York one win from their first title in 51 years.
