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The 2026 World Cup has officially begun, and fans are watching matches. However, there are serious questions beyond football. One major concern is heat. Some host cities may have very high temperatures, which could affect safety and comfort for players and supporters.
Israel carried out air strikes in Lebanon, according to state media. The reports did not give full details about targets or results, but they said the attacks happened in multiple areas.
A team of scientists has discovered a whale “graveyard” in the Indian Ocean. The site is estimated to be about five million years old. It contains many whale remains, including bones.
A major earthquake struck the southern Philippines. Scientists said it had a magnitude of about 7.8, which is very strong.
Malawi has started repatriating its citizens from South Africa. The move comes after concerns about xenophobia and reports of violence targeting migrants.
Canada has banned cattle from Texas after a flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in the United States. The government took this step to reduce the risk of the disease moving across the border.
Canada has banned cattle imports from Texas after a flesh-eating screwworm outbreak was reported in the United States. The decision aims to protect Canadian livestock and prevent the disease from spreading.
An Israeli attack in southern Lebanon killed three soldiers, according to reports. Among the dead was a Lebanese general. The attack targeted a car, and the incident happened in an area where Israel is fighting Hezbollah.
A funeral took place for a seven-month-old Palestinian boy in the occupied West Bank. Israeli troops shot and killed the baby, according to the report. The child’s body was covered with a Palestinian flag.
Police in Western Australia say a man died after a shark attack near Michaelmas Island. The attack happened while he was in the water.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said there is “no point” in meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to end the war. Putin argued that face-to-face talks would not change the situation.