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Dallas: Lionel Messi has broken another World Cup record after scoring in Argentina’s comfortable victory over Jordan in Dallas. The defending champions maintained their perfect record in Group J while extending Messi’s remarkable legacy on football’s biggest stage. With Argentina already assured of finishing top of the group, Messi started the match on the bench before being introduced in the 60th minute. Messi’s arrival was welcomed by loud cheers from the crowd, and the Argentina captain soon rewarded supporters with another memorable moment. Ten minutes before full-time, Lionel Messi curled a precise free-kick around the defensive wall and into the…

London: Hundreds of flights have been delayed at London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports after thunderstorms disrupted air traffic across southern England. The severe weather followed a record-breaking heatwave and caused widespread travel disruption, with authorities warning that delays could continue throughout the day. More than 800 flights arriving at and departing from Heathrow and Gatwick were delayed on June 27, while dozens of services were cancelled. The UK’s air traffic control service said stormy conditions over south-east England had affected aircraft movements and were expected to continue disrupting schedules. Heathrow recorded more than 400 delayed flights, with Gatwick experiencing a…

Vancouver: Belgium have secured a place in the World Cup knockout stage after producing an impressive 5-1 victory over New Zealand in Vancouver.  The convincing result lifted Belgium to the top of Group G on goal difference and confirmed their place in the last 32, while New Zealand exited the tournament after collecting just one point from three matches. Belgium dominated from the opening whistle and deservedly took the lead in the 28th minute. Kevin De Bruyne’s corner created confusion inside the New Zealand penalty area before Leandro Trossard reacted quickest to score from close range after the ball deflected…

Brussels: Europe’s heatwave has continued to bring record-breaking temperatures across several countries, with authorities reporting rising fatalities, health concerns and widespread disruption to public life. Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands recorded their highest June temperatures, while several major outdoor events were cancelled because of the extreme weather. Germany provisionally recorded its highest June temperature of 41.3 degrees Celsius in the south-western city of Saarbrücken. Belgium also reported temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius in Kleine Brogel, while the southern Dutch province of Limburg recorded 39.4 degrees Celsius. In the United Kingdom, a provisional June record of 37.1 degrees Celsius was registered…

Monterrey: South Africa have created history by reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after defeating South Korea 1-0 in a closely contested Group match in Monterrey. The victory moved South Africa into second place in the standings behind Mexico and secured a place in the last 32. After failing to progress beyond the group stage in previous World Cup appearances, South Africa produced a disciplined performance to achieve a long-awaited breakthrough. The team remained organised throughout the match and successfully contained South Korea despite spending long periods without possession. The decisive moment arrived in the second…

Paris: France has confirmed its first Ebola case, marking the first known infection detected in Europe during the current outbreak. The patient is a doctor who recently returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the virus has been spreading for several weeks. French health authorities stated that the doctor was immediately transferred to a specialised medical facility after the diagnosis was confirmed. Officials reported that the patient remains in a stable condition while receiving treatment and monitoring. The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo was officially announced last month, although health experts…

Los Angeles: Google has reached a settlement in a YouTube addiction case brought by a 15-year-old from Florida, marking another significant development in ongoing legal challenges against major social media platforms. The teenager alleged that YouTube and other online services were intentionally designed to encourage excessive use among young users. The case was filed by a teenager identified in court records as R.K.C., who claimed that platform features such as infinite scroll and autoplay contributed to compulsive behaviour. According to the lawsuit, these features led to issues including anxiety, sleep deprivation and other negative effects on wellbeing. Google confirmed that…

Houston: Cristiano Ronaldo delivered another historic performance as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in their second Group K match at the FIFA World Cup. The victory moved Portugal to the top of the group and marked an important response after their opening draw against DR Congo. The Portugal captain opened the scoring in the sixth minute, making history by becoming the first footballer to score in six different World Cup tournaments. Ronaldo met a cross from Joao Cancelo and guided a low half-volley into the net to give his side an early advantage. The goal also placed Cristiano Ronaldo among the…

London: Britain is considering new regulations that could require social media firms to prioritise trusted news providers in user feeds and search results. The proposal is part of a wider government effort to tackle misinformation and support public service media in an increasingly digital news environment. Under the plans, platforms such as Facebook, YouTube and TikTok could be required to make content from recognised public service broadcasters and other trusted news organisations easier for users to find. Broadcasters that could benefit from the proposal include the BBC, ITV and Channel 4. The initiative follows recent government measures aimed at tightening…

Dallas: Lionel Messi has added another remarkable achievement to his career by becoming the highest scorer in men’s World Cup history. The Argentina captain scored his 17th World Cup goal during his country’s Group J match against Austria, surpassing Germany’s Miroslav Klose and setting a new tournament record. The historic goal arrived in the 38th minute after Messi completed a flowing Argentina move. The forward started the attack before arriving inside the penalty area to meet a low cross from Facundo Medina and finish confidently into the bottom corner. The strike gave Argentina a 1-0 lead and sparked celebrations among…