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The 2026 World Cup has officially kicked off, but the excitement comes with tough questions. While the focus is on football, organizers and governments are also facing concerns about climate, spending, and movement rules.
Israel has carried out air strikes in Lebanon, state media reported. The coverage suggests the attacks were conducted across more than one area, but it did not fully explain the targets or the impact.
Scientists have identified a whale “graveyard” in the Indian Ocean that dates back roughly five million years. The discovery includes a large concentration of whale remains, such as bones, preserved on the seafloor.
A powerful earthquake hit the southern Philippines, with a reported magnitude of about 7.8. The quake struck suddenly and caused widespread fear and damage.
Malawi is repatriating citizens from South Africa amid growing concerns about xenophobia. The decision follows reports of violence directed at migrants, which has raised serious safety worries for Malawians living or working in the country.
Canada has imposed a ban on cattle coming from Texas following an outbreak of screwworm in the United States. The measure is designed to prevent the highly harmful parasite from spreading into Canada.
Canada has introduced a ban on cattle coming from Texas following reports of a flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in the United States. The screwworm is a serious animal health threat, and Canadian officials say the restriction is meant to reduce the risk of transmission to farms in Canada.
Three Lebanese soldiers were killed in an Israeli strike on a car in southern Lebanon, and a Lebanese general was among the victims, BBC reports. The incident occurred in a region where Israel is currently engaged in fighting Hezbollah.
A funeral was held for a Palestinian baby boy who was killed during an incident involving Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank. The child was seven months old. After his death, his body was wrapped in a Palestinian flag, and his father carried him to the graveyard...
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.