No Comment Jude Bellingham double sends jubilant England into World Cup semis England beat Norway 2-1 in extra time on 12 July 2026 to reach the World Cup semifinals. Fans celebrated in London after a Jude Bellingham double sent the Three Lions through to face Argentina. 12/07/2026
No Comment Argentina fans erupt as Messi's men reach World Cup semifinal Argentina fans celebrate in Buenos Aires after a dramatic 3-1 extra-time win over ten-man Switzerland sends the defending champions into the World Cup semifinals. 12/07/2026
No Comment War in Ukraine: Kyiv hit by Russian ballistic missiles and drone swarm, 10 injured Ukraine woke to fresh destruction on 11 July after Russia launched overnight strikes on Kyiv, leaving at least 10 people injured, including a child, according to Ukrainian officials. 11/07/2026
No Comment Spain fans celebrate World Cup semi-final place after Belgium win Spain celebrated a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium on 10 July as fans filled Madrid to cheer La Roja into the FIFA World Cup semi-finals. 11/07/2026
No Comment Spain: Nine injured in fourth San Fermín bull run in Pamplona The fourth San Fermin bull run was once again a fast and dangerous dash along the cobbled streets of Pamplona. 10/07/2026
No Comment Spain wildfire near Almeria kills 11 and sparks major evacuations Spain is battling a deadly wildfire in Los Gallardos, near Almeria, where at least 11 people had died by 10 July after flames swept through a semi-arid area near the Sierra de los Filabres. 10/07/2026
No Comment Deadly fire at China shoe factory sparks Xi Jinping order for full probe China is investigating a fire that killed 28 people at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian Province, on 9 July. 10/07/2026
No Comment Iran bids farewell to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid tensions with US Large crowds of mourners marched through Mashhad on 9 July for the burial of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at Mashhad’s Imam Reza Shrine. 10/07/2026
No Comment France fans erupt as Les Bleus down Morocco to reach semis Scenes of jubilation unfolded in Paris and at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, as Les Bleus beat Morocco 2-0 on 09 July to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals. 10/07/2026
No Comment Frozen feasts and cool pools help Rome zoo animals survive heatwave As a severe heatwave grips Italy, Rome's Bioparco is helping its animals stay cool with frozen treats, chilled pools and climate-controlled shelters while the capital remains under a red heat alert. 26/06/2026
No Comment Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia ablaze after Russian missile and drone attack leaves at least nine hurt Russian missile and drone strikes set an office building ablaze in central Zaporizhzhia on 26 June, injuring at least nine people and triggering a major emergency response. 26/06/2026
No Comment Lebanon: thousands mark Ashoura in Nabatieh amid rubble left by Israeli strikes Thousands of Shiite Muslims marked Ashoura in Nabatieh on 26 June, holding processions through neighbourhoods devastated by recent Israeli airstrikes in a powerful display of resilience. 26/06/2026
No Comment Iraq: Ashoura in Karbala draws thousands of Shiite pilgrims for rituals Thousands of Shiite pilgrims mark Ashoura in Karbala, mourning Imam Hussein’s 680 AD death with processions, prayers and reinforced security. 26/06/2026
No Comment Venezuela earthquakes: bodies recovered as rescue efforts continue in La Guaira Rescue teams worked through the ruins of collapsed buildings in La Guaira on 25 June after twin earthquakes devastated northern Venezuela, killing at least 188 people and injuring around 1,500. 26/06/2026
No Comment Historic joy in Abidjan as Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first time Ivory Coast reaches World Cup knockout stage for the first time after Nicolas Pépé’s brace beats Curaçao 2-0, sparking huge celebrations in Abidjan. 26/06/2026
No Comment Japan fans flood Shibuya as World Cup draw with Sweden sets up Brazil clash Japan reach World Cup last 32 after 1-1 draw with Sweden on 26 June, prompting celebrations across Tokyo. , sparking huge celebrations in Tokyo’s Shibuya. They now face Brazil in the knockout stage. 26/06/2026
No Comment La Guaira, Venezuela’s port city, shows extensive earthquake damage after the quake New images from La Guaira on 25 June revealed widespread destruction after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela's Caribbean coast, damaging buildings, roads and key public infrastructure. 25/06/2026
No Comment Two years after Gen Z uprising, Kenyan protesters return to Nairobi streets Two years after Kenya's 2024 Gen Z tax revolt shook the nation, protesters gathered in Nairobi on 25 June to seek justice for victims and press for greater government accountability. 25/06/2026
No Comment Heatwave scorches Europe from London to Madrid as temperatures near 39C A powerful heatwave swept across Europe, stretching from France to Spain and Belgium and pushing temperatures towards 39C, raising concerns about public safety and pressure on infrastructure. 25/06/2026
No Comment Moment earthquake hits Venezuela, sending people fleeing in panic Images showing cracked walls, collapsed ceiling panels and debris strewn across parts of Simón Bolívar International Airport highlighted the scale of damage after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on 24 June 2026. 25/06/2026