World Cup 2026: Ounahi fires Morocco to quarter-finals with decisive brace Morocco secured their passage to the quarter-finals with a 3-0 victory over Canada in Houston, with Selim Ounahi's double proving decisive. The Lions of the Atlas overcame a difficult first half to eventually overwhelm their North American hosts and progress as one of the tournament's standout sides. #World #Cup #2026 #Ounahi #fires

World Cup 2026: Colombia secure last 16 spot with narrow victory over Ghana Colombia booked their place in the last 16 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ghana in Kansas City. Jhon Arias' early goal proved decisive as the Cafeteros dominated proceedings but failed to add to their advantage, ultimately holding on through Ghana's second-half pressure. #World #Cup #2026 #Colombia #secure

Woah-oh, we’re halfway there A strong first half (until the last bit) #Woah #were #halfway #there

Co-hosts USA beat Bosnia-Herzegovina to reach World Cup last 16 Folarin Balogun scored before being sent off as the United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup last 16. Balogun struck just before halftime but was later dismissed after a VAR review. #hosts #USA #beat #Bosnia #Herzegovina

World Cup 2026: Belgium stun Senegal with dramatic comeback and penalty heartbreak Belgium staged an extraordinary second-half comeback to eliminate Senegal 3-2 in an epic Round of 32 encounter in Seattle, advancing to the last 16 after Youri Tielemans' coolly converted penalty in extra time. The Diables Rouges erased a two-goal deficit in a remarkable turnaround that sends them through despite Senegal's dominant first-half display. #World #Cup #2026 #Belgium #stun

Congolese Leopards lose to Three Lions A bittersweet day for Congolese football. The Leopards had a one-nil lead up until half time at the World Cup knockout round in Atlanta on Wednesday, but England's Harry Kane scored twice in a second half rally. #Congolese #Leopards #lose #Three #Lions

Melania Trump NFT earnings surge 28x in 2025 as First Lady rakes in nearly $17 million in total earnings, filing shows The First Lady earned over $10.7 million from her film, over $6 million from the sale of NFTs and collectibles and over half a million from her memoir. #Melania #Trump #NFT #earnings #surge

New study reveals holidays are the best way to make friends Travel has overtaken work, university and even mutual friends as the number one place where people form meaningful new relationships, according to new research. A study of 5,000 adults aged between 20 and 40 across the UK, Italy, Spain, France & Germany has found that nearly half (45%) believe travelling is now the best way to get to know new people – outperforming traditional social settings including work, university and introductions through existing friends. #New #study #reveals #holidays #are

Planes leaving half full in EU border chaos, says industry Airports and airlines warn delays will worsen over summer unless they are allowed to abandon new checks #Planes #leaving #half #full #border

Umenie tichého prepychu, ktorý ulovíš aj v HalfPrice Vstúpte do predajne a zaostrite. Keď váš zrak automaticky padne na to, čo kričí, privrite tentokrát oči a zapojte hmat. #Umenie #tichého #prepychu #ktorý #ulovíš

Reaction from Rio after Brazil's last-gasp World Cup win against Japan Gabriel ⁠Martinelli ⁠scored the winning goal in the ⁠fifth minute of ​second-half stoppage time and Brazil climbed out of a halftime hole to send Japan packing 2-1 in a World Cup ​round of 32 match Monday in Houston. France 24's Jan Onoszko has the reaction from Rio. #Reaction #from #Rio #after #Brazils

Umenie tichého prepychu, ktorý ulovíš aj v HalfPrice Vstúpte do predajne a zaostrite. Keď váš zrak automaticky padne na to, čo kričí, privrite tentokrát oči a zapojte hmat. #Umenie #tichého #prepychu #ktorý #ulovíš

The young Chinese choosing life in ‘ghost cities’ Urban castaways are making homes in half-empty towers left over from the world’s biggest housing boom #The #young #Chinese #choosing #life

Burglary at Andrea Bocelli’s Italian Villa: Handbags, Jewelry, and at Least Half a Million Euros The property was rented to an American family on vacation. The alarm apparently wasn’t set properly. #Burglary #Andrea #Bocellis #Italian #Villa

Trip.com Group Reveals What Travellers Want This Summer: Shorter Trips and Cooler Escapes 2026 is fast shaping to be another record year of travel, as jetsetters seek to tick off their holiday checklists and fulfil their wanderlust. Looking back at the first half of 2026, Trip. #Tripcom #Group #Reveals #What #Travellers

One in three Gen Zers is letting AI do their homebuying homework, but they still trust realtors with the closing process More than half of prospective buyers prefer humans for legal or contractual advice. #One #three #Gen #Zers #letting

Mines will hold back Strait of Hormuz shipping for months, CEO warns NYK’s Takaya Soga says safe routes are ‘extremely limited’, restricting traffic to half prewar levels #Mines #will #hold #back #Strait

England labour past Panama to win World Cup group as Croatia reach knockouts Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored early in the second half to help England overcome a stubborn Panama side 2-0 and seal top spot in their World Cup group. Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 in the group's other match to qualify for the knockout rounds as second. #England #labour #past #Panama #win

France cruise past Norway 4-1 Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France sealed top spot in their World Cup group with a commanding 4-1 victory over a much-changed Norway side on Friday. With both teams already assured of a place in the next round, France produced a ruthless display to finish the group stage in first place. #France #cruise #past #Norway

Deadly heatwave choking France The heatwave that has gripped Europe for days is slowly shifting eastward, bringing some relief to France, where fewer than half of the country's departments remain on maximum alert as of Saturday, down from two-thirds the previous day. However, healthcare services continue to face intense pressure, prompting the Paris region to activate an emergency hospital plan, while authorities have banned evening alcohol sales and public drinking and postponed or cancelled numerous events. #Deadly #heatwave #choking #France

Africa's biggest dam is running. So why are millions still in the dark? | DW News Ethiopia built Africa's biggest dam but more than half its people still have no reliable power. The surplus is flowing south to Kenya instead, where a growing tech economy needs exactly what Ethiopia has to sell. #Africas #biggest #dam #running #why

Europe’s severe June heatwave ‘virtually impossible’ 50 years ago, climate scientists say Europe’s record heatwave in the month of June would have been "virtually impossible" 50 years ago, scientists said Friday, proof that human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the intensity of the latest scorcher. Half-a-century ago, a similar heatwave would have been 3. #Europes #severe #June #heatwave #virtually

Deviled eggs, seltzer and a burger you can’t quit: The GLP-1 crowd is (halfway) reinventing the American BBQ Price hikes, Ozempic culture, and a stubborn love of beef are colliding at the grill this July 4th. #Deviled #eggs #seltzer #and #burger

Swedish government to take direct stake in new nuclear reactors Sweden's government is going to take a direct majority stake in a company planning to build three small modular reactors (SMRs), the country's first new nuclear reactors in half a century. #Swedish #government #take #direct #stake

As Temperatures Soar, Canterbury Travel Celebrates Halfway to Christmas As temperatures climb on what is set to be one of the hottest days of the year so far, award-winning Lapland specialist Canterbury Travel is inviting families to pause and picture something altogether different, the crisp crunch of fresh snow underfoot, frosted trees glistening in the Arctic light and the unmistakable magic of Christmas drawing closer. With just 183 sleeps until the big day, now is the perfect time to start counting down to the festive season. #Temperatures #Soar #Canterbury #Travel #Celebrates

Insurers slash war premiums for Strait of Hormuz ships Premiums for hull war coverage drop by more than half as ceasefire deal holds #Insurers #slash #war #premiums #for

World Cup 2026: South Africa reach knockout stage for first time with win over South Korea South Africa reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time on Wednesday with a 1-0 victory over South Korea, completing a remarkable recovery after losing their opener. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive second-half goal as Bafana Bafana secured second place in Group A behind Mexico after drawing with the Czech Republic. #World #Cup #2026 #South #Africa

World Cup 2026: Vinicius Junior scores twice as Brazil beat Scotland to reach last 32 Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil eased to a 3-0 win over Scotland on Wednesday, sealing top spot in Group C and a place in the World Cup last 32. Matheus Cunha added a third, while Neymar made his first international appearance in more than two-and-a-half years after returning from injury. #World #Cup #2026 #Vinicius #Junior

Why the US needs this country to take on China's huge navy | DW News China now builds more than half of the world's ships — from cargo vessels to tankers and even warships. How did it become the dominant force in global shipbuilding, and why is the United States scrambling to catch up, with US President Donald Trump keen to build his ‘Golden Fleet’ battleships as soon as possible? #Why #the #needs #this #country

Priemerný výkon a astronomická cena? Hybrid počítača a konzoly Steam Machine sklamal Spoločnosť Valve sa vo svete preslávila najmä sériou úspešných akčných strieľačiek Half-Life, ktorá prvýkrát vyšla ešte v 90. rokoch. #Priemerný #výkon #astronomická #cena #Hybrid

World Cup 2026: Budimir strike gives Croatia vital win over Panama Croatia secured their first points of the World Cup on Tuesday with a narrow 1-0 win over Panama, courtesy of a second-half strike from substitute Ante Budimir, a result that eliminated the Central American side from Group L contention. #World #Cup #2026 #Budimir #strike

Hungary hits pause on EU membership bids of Ukraine, Moldova – POLITICO But that timeline is now at risk after Hungary on Tuesday opposed sending a letter to the European Council and Commission, on behalf of the bloc’s 27 members, that spells out the joint position of EU capitals. Hungary was the only country to oppose the move, which requires unanimous approval from all 27 and will be discussed again next week, the diplomats said. A spokesperson for the Hungarian Permanent Representation in Brussels did not reply to a request for comment. ... #Hungary #hits #pause #membership #bids

World Cup 2026: Algeria beats Jordan 2-1 to clinch its first World Cup win since 2014 Algeria stormed back to beat Jordan 2-1 to advance to the 2026 World Cup knockout round in California late Monday thanks to second-half goals from substitute Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri. It marked the first time Algeria won a World Cup game since 2014. #World #Cup #2026 #Algeria #beats

Paris: Wie mir Exil-Iraner halfen, bayerische Trachtenstrümpfe zu finden - Kolumne Deutsche Populärkultur hat es schwer in Frankreichs Hauptstadt. Doch was tun, wenn man dringend bayerische Trachtenstrümpfe braucht? #Paris #Wie #mir #Exil #Iraner

Ethiopian PM's party secures win in national election In tonight's edition, Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party takes roughly 90% of seats in elections that hand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed another half decade in power. Also, in Tunisia, inflation topped 5 percent last month causing price hikes in food and essentials across the board. #Ethiopian #PMs #party #secures #win

World Cup 2026: Iran hold 10-man Belgium to goalless draw in Los Angeles Nathan Ngoy was sent off early in the second half as ten-man Belgium continued to underwhelm with a second draw in as many World Cup games, this time against a valiant Iranian side that had a goal disallowed for a marginal offside.  #World #Cup #2026 #Iran #hold

Adrian Appiolaza to Exit Moschino The designer has left the brand after two and a half years. #Adrian #Appiolaza #Exit #Moschino

ECOS Dubai Hotel at Al Furjan Unveils Half Board Summer Package and Exclusive DSS Discount As the city gears up for the highly anticipated Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026, ECOS Dubai Hotel at Al Furjan has officially announced the launch of its value-packed summer campaign. Designed specifically for families, couples, and UAE residents seeking a smart, comfortable, and affordable getaway, the hotel is introducing the “ECOS Summer Escape 2026 with Half Board” package alongside an exclusive citywide DSS direct-booking promotion. #ECOS #Dubai #Hotel #Furjan #Unveils

World Cup 2026: Mexico reach World Cup knockout stage first after beating South Korea Co-hosts Mexico became the first team to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage after a 1-0 victory over South Korea at a jubilant Guadalajara Stadium on Thursday. Luis Romo scored shortly after halftime, capitalising on a goalkeeping error, to seal Mexico's second straight win and confirm them as Group A winners with one match remaining. #World #Cup #2026 #Mexico #reach

Half of U.S. adults under 50 get health information from influencers who mostly aren’t medical professionals, Pew finds As trust in medical institutions erodes, more older adults seek their information online in moms, coaches and entrepreneurs. #Half #adults #under #get #health

Singapore punches above its weight on the Southeast Asia 500, capturing a third of total revenue Half of the top 10 companies on the SEA 500 are headquartered in Singapore. No. #Singapore #punches #above #its #weight

Half of UK Families Can’t Afford a Summer Holiday This Year, New Survey Reveals As the school summer holidays approach, new research from Park Christmas Savings shows families across the UK are bracing for six weeks of financial strain — with food costs, days out and childcare all piling pressure onto already-stretched household budgets. With the school gates set to close for summer in the coming weeks, a major new survey of UK by Park Christmas Savings has laid bare the financial reality facing families this year. #Half #Families #Cant #Afford #Summer

OpenAI to launch its first Nordic office in Stockholm OpenAI, the American company behind the tool ChatGPT, is set to open its first Nordic office in Stockholm during the second half of 2026. #OpenAI #launch #its #first #Nordic

‘Social Security is on a collision course toward insolvency,’ watchdog says. It hasn’t been this bad since 1983 The 2026 Social Security Trustees' Report finds the worst financial outlook in nearly half a century—and a new law signed this year made things worse. #Social #Security #collision #course #toward

World Cup 2026: Haaland double gets Norway off to winning start against Iraq Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut as Norway got their campaign off to a flying start with a 4-1 over a valiant Iraqi side, who were playing on football's biggest stage for the first time in half a century. #World #Cup #2026 #Haaland #double

Senegal lose 3-1 to France in second-half smasher In tonight's edition, Senegal faces two-time champions France in New Jersey in a kickoff for the group of death at the World Cup. Also,  Africa CDC warns the Ebola crisis in Congo has the potential to become the worst ever of its kind. #Senegal #lose #France #second #half

PODCAST 🎧: Macron’s swansong, why France is mad for roundabouts and how Lyon became the home of gastronomy The Talking France podcast is back, looking at Emmanuel Macron's 'diplomatic swansong', debating whether Lyon is really the gastronomic capital of France, giving a tips for off-the-beaten track places to visit this summer and tackling the biggest question of all - does France really have half the world's roundabouts? #PODCAST #Macrons #swansong #why #France

The reclusive heirs in line for billions when Europe’s top tankmaker lists Unlikely cast of characters who own half of KNDS set for a windfall as Berlin prepares to buy in at an up to €20bn valuation #The #reclusive #heirs #line #for

Jalen Brunson just led the Knicks to an NBA title—and credits his famous dad’s work ethic for preparing him for the job NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to victory, scoring nearly half the points in the game. And he credited his drive to his father, Rick Brunson. #Jalen #Brunson #just #led #the

How the US-Iran deal came together Mediators spent weeks working on a plan to bridge nearly half a century of hostility between Washington and Tehran #How #the #Iran #deal #came

MEPs confirm compromise on air passenger rights reform – POLITICO The text must next be voted on next month in Parliament’s plenary session. It will enter into force in the second half of 2027. The reform, aimed at striking a better balance between airlines’ interests and passenger rights, maintains current compensation rules for delayed or canceled flights and introduces new rights for consumers. ... #MEPs #confirm #compromise #air #passenger

Donald Trump’s least favorite country might just win Donald Trump’s World Cup – POLITICO Sánchez responded to Trump’s pro-fossil fuel “Drill, baby, drill” slogan with one of his own: “Green, baby, green,” echoing his government’s commitment to renewable energy. Madrid has set a target of deriving 81 percent of its electricity output from renewables by 2030, well above the EU average. His administration has also stridently defended immigration on economic and humanitarian grounds — and is currently in the process of legalizing the status of at least half a million unauthorized foreign workers. ... #Donald #Trumps #least #favorite #country