Author: Trainee Reporter

Miami: Uruguay were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in their opening Group H match of the FIFA World Cup after Maxi Araujo scored a late equaliser to deny the Green Falcons a famous victory. Saudi Arabia appeared on course for another major World Cup upset after defender Abdulelah Alamri gave them the lead shortly before halftime at Miami Stadium. However, Uruguay winger Araujo struck in the 80th minute to salvage a point for Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa’s side. The result leaves Uruguay frustrated, especially after European champions Spain were also held to a goalless draw…

California: Eight people, including two Boeing employees, were killed when a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California. The aircraft went down at approximately 11:20 a.m. local time while conducting a routine test mission in support of the base’s radar modernisation program. The crash triggered a massive fire, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky and visible from miles away. Addressing reporters, Colonel James Hayes described the incident as a devastating loss. Hayes remarked that, “Today, Edwards Air Force Base experienced a terrible tragedy, and we lost eight…

Butler: Twelve people, including 11 skydivers and a pilot, were killed after a small aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff in the US state of Missouri, authorities confirmed. The aircraft, leased by a local skydiving company, departed from Butler Memorial Airport at approximately 11:20 a.m. local time. According to Bates County Emergency Management officials, the plane failed to gain sufficient altitude after takeoff, made a sharp left turn, and crashed around 200 yards from the airport. All 12 people on board died in the accident. Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson described the incident as a ‘mass casualty event’ during a press…

London: The United Kingdom and Japan have approved on a major multi-billion-pound investment agreement aimed at strengthening economic ties, supporting infrastructure development, and creating thousands of jobs across the UK. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the agreement as the beginning of a ‘new era of co-operation’ between the two countries following talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in London. According to Downing Street, Japanese companies are expected to invest more than $12.09 billion (£9 billion) in UK infrastructure and financial services projects, with an additional $12.09 billion (£9 billion) anticipated for offshore wind developments. The investments are anticipated…

United States: Anthropic has suspended its newly released AI models, Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5, after US authorities raised national security concerns just days after their public rollout. In a statement published on its website, the company said it was instructed to block foreign nationals from accessing Claude Fable 5. As a result, Anthropic said it had no choice but to abruptly disable Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all customers to comply with the directive. Jailbreak concerns trigger intervention According to Anthropic, US national security officials did not cite specific threats but pointed to a potential method for…

Ghana: The Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his country’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Canadian authorities denied his visa application while he awaits trial on multiple rape charges in the United Kingdom. FIFA confirmed that the 32-year-old midfielder will be unable to travel from Ghana’s training base in Smithfield, Rhode Island, to Toronto for the team’s Group Stage clash against Panama. In a statement, FIFA stated that, “The Canadian government has refused his visa application.” The world football governing body added that it has no role in the immigration decisions of host nations, noting that…

Canada: The highly anticipated opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a major infrastructure project linking Canada and the United States, has been postponed, according to Canadian officials overseeing the project. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the bridge, named after legendary Canadian hockey player Gordie Howe, had been scheduled. However, the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) announced that both countries had agreed to delay the opening to address outstanding issues. Chuck Andary, Chair of the WDBA, said Canada and the United States would take the necessary time to resolve remaining concerns before setting a new opening date. The authority did not specify…

United States: SpaceX has raised $75 billion ahead of its highly anticipated public market debut, positioning itself for what is expected to become the largest stock market listing in history. According to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the aerospace and artificial intelligence company sold shares at $135 each, matching the price range it indicated to investors last week. The offering places SpaceX’s estimated market valuation at nearly $1.8 trillion before trading begins. The milestone further strengthens the position of SpaceX Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk, who is already recognised as the world’s richest person. Analysts…

Tehran: Iran’s military command has announced that it will target any vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz, claiming the strategic waterway has been closed to all maritime traffic following renewed US military strikes and rising tensions in the region. According to Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, any ship attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will be considered a legitimate target. The command stated that the strait is now completely closed to all types of vessels, warning ships in the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman not to leave their anchorages. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy said two vessels…

Ottawa: Canada has unveiled plans to ban children and teenagers under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms, following a path similar to Australia’s landmark legislation aimed at protecting minors online. The proposed law, however, offers technology companies a potential exemption if they can prove they have effective measures in place to minimise harm to young users. The proposed legislation, known as the Safe Social Media Act, was introduced in the House of Commons by Culture Minister Marc Miller and includes broad provisions to regulate artificial intelligence chatbots, tackle harmful online content, and establish a new regulatory body…