Lionel Messi came off the bench to score as Argentina completed their World Cup preparations with a commanding 3-0 win over Iceland in Alabama. The victory extended Argentina’s unbeaten run to 35 matches.
The US and Iran exchanged military strikes Tuesday after a helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump blamed Tehran while Iran denied involvement and promised retaliation.
The European Commission ordered Meta to restore WhatsApp access for rival AI assistants, citing Digital Markets Act violations. The tech giant faces fines up to $13 billion if it doesn’t comply within 30 days.
The US launched strikes on Iranian naval facilities Thursday in what the Pentagon calls a proportional response to last week’s Apache helicopter downing. The action threatens to unravel the fragile ceasefire that’s held since early April.
President Petr Pavel has thrust the Czech Republic’s euro adoption back into the spotlight, challenging two decades of resistance to joining the common currency. His intervention promises to spark renewed debate in a country where 70% of citizens remain opposed to ditching the koruna.
European Union regulations are forcing companies worldwide to comply with Brussels’ standards or risk losing access to its massive market. From tech giants to small exporters, everyone’s scrambling to keep up.
President Donald Trump faced loud boos from spectators when he attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York. Video footage captured the mixed reception as the president took his courtside seat during the Knicks-Spurs matchup.
More than 70 of the 136 UN personnel who died in service during 2025 were working in Gaza, the Secretary-General revealed at Monday’s memorial ceremony. The figure represents the highest concentration of UN casualties in a single location in recent memory.
The US launched strikes on Iranian targets after blaming Tehran for a helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran denies responsibility and vows retaliation as regional tensions escalate.
Jordan’s military intercepted multiple Iranian missiles passing through its airspace early Tuesday morning. The incident highlights the kingdom’s increasingly difficult position as regional tensions escalate.
Thousands took to the streets across France this weekend after an 11-year-old girl was found dead in a Paris suburb. The suspect had been reported to authorities months earlier, intensifying anger at the government’s handling of repeat offenders.
Pope Leo XIV’s arrival in Barcelona drew an estimated 15,000 worshippers to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia on 9 June. The historic visit includes a landmark ceremony at the Sagrada Familia Basilica.
One person died Tuesday when Kenyan police clashed with protesters opposing a planned Ebola quarantine facility for US citizens near Nairobi. The violence in Limuru has sparked nationwide debate about consent and sovereignty.
NASA has revealed the four astronauts who will fly around the Moon on Artemis II, though they won’t actually land on the lunar surface. The mission serves as a crucial test flight before humans set foot on the Moon again.
A Somali referee’s 11-hour ordeal at US immigration has raised questions about visa protocols for international sporting events. Omar Artan insists he had all the correct documentation before being turned away.
France’s women’s team punched their ticket to the 2027 World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ireland. The win marks their fifth consecutive qualification for football’s biggest stage.
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 14 people in southern Lebanon on Monday, even as Iran issued fresh warnings that continued attacks would trigger retaliation. The escalating violence shows no signs of abating despite mounting regional tensions.
Global investors are bracing for more turbulence as technology stocks extend their slide and geopolitical tensions send oil prices on a roller coaster. It’s a double blow that’s testing market resilience on multiple fronts.
Britain, France and Germany have thrown their weight behind President Zelenskyy’s proposal for direct negotiations with Vladimir Putin. The united front marks a potential shift in European diplomacy as the war in Ukraine approaches its third year.
Nine EU member states are demanding tougher visa restrictions on Russian tourists, intensifying pressure on Brussels to limit holiday travel while war continues in Ukraine. But major players like Germany remain skeptical of blanket bans.
