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15,981 storiesIn association football, Argentine forward and captain Lionel Messi becomes the first male player to score in
Argentina at the FIFA World Cup — In association football, Argentine forward and captain Lionel Messi becomes the first male player to score in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup matches (including matches from the p
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy and Aerospace Force launch retaliatory strikes against Bahrain and
2026 Iran war — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy and Aerospace Force launch retaliatory strikes against Bahrain and Kuwait, including the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet, in response to the U.S.
Three firefighters are killed and two others are injured when the Snyder Fire grows in size and crosses the
2026 United States wildfires — Three firefighters are killed and two others are injured when the Snyder Fire grows in size and crosses the Colorado border. [https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/29/firefi
Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić announces his intention to resign within weeks amid anti-corruption
Politics of Serbia — Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić announces his intention to resign within weeks amid anti-corruption protests and will call for early presidential and parliamentary elections. [h
DR Congo qualifies for the knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup for the first time after winning 3–1 over
DR Congo at the FIFA World Cup — DR Congo qualifies for the knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup for the first time after winning 3–1 over Uzbekistan in their final group-stage match to finish as the best third-plac
A mandatory evacuation in Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Canada, is ordered after a wildfire has grown to over 1,600
2026 Canadian wildfires — A mandatory evacuation in Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Canada, is ordered after a wildfire has grown to over 1,600 hectares near the area. [https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/lynn-lak
Demonstrators rally in central Stockholm, Sweden, including the Odenplan area, against Israeli strikes
Gaza war protests — Demonstrators rally in central Stockholm, Sweden, including the Odenplan area, against Israeli strikes against Gaza and restrictions on humanitarian aid entering the enclave. [http
Egypt qualifies for the knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup for the first time after drawing 1–1 with Iran and
Egypt at the FIFA World Cup — Egypt qualifies for the knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup for the first time after drawing 1–1 with Iran and finishing their group stage in second place. [https://www.nbcnews.com/
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) secretary-general Rafael Grossi says that the interim ceasefire
2026 Iran war — International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) secretary-general Rafael Grossi says that the interim ceasefire peace deal between Iran and the United States would allow the IAEA access
The European Broadcasting Union approves Canada's possible participation in next year's Eurovision Song
Eurovision Song Contest 2027 — The European Broadcasting Union approves Canada's possible participation in next year's Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria, which would mark their first appearance at the annual s
The confirmed toll of the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela rises to 920 people killed and over 3,360 injured,
2026 Venezuela earthquakes — The confirmed toll of the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela rises to 920 people killed and over 3,360 injured, with 51,000 reported missing. [https://www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-envi
Swiss energy utility Axpo suspends operations at the Beznau Nuclear Power Plant in Döttingen, Aargau,
2026 European heatwaves — Swiss energy utility Axpo suspends operations at the Beznau Nuclear Power Plant in Döttingen, Aargau, Switzerland, after the temperature of the Aare river, which the plant uses for
Burkina Faso severs diplomatic relations with France, citing concerns over sovereignty.
Burkina Faso–France relations — Burkina Faso severs diplomatic relations with France, citing concerns over sovereignty. [https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/burkina-faso-breaks-off-diplomatic-relations-with-fran
Indonesian police arrest at least 24 protesters following a demonstration in Surabaya, East Java, against
2025–2026 Indonesian protests — Indonesian police arrest at least 24 protesters following a demonstration in Surabaya, East Java, against fuel price increases and government policies. The arrests occur after clas
In association football, debutants Cape Verde becomes the smallest nation to qualify for the knockout stage
Cape Verde at the FIFA World Cup — In association football, debutants Cape Verde becomes the smallest nation to qualify for the knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup after finishing Group H in second place. [https://ww
A direct communications line between Iran and the U.S.
2026 Iran war — A direct communications line between Iran and the U.S. is established under Article 5 of the memorandum of understanding over the Strait of Hormuz in an effort to prevent incidents
A building collapses in Lagos, Nigeria, killing nine people and wounding 27 more.
2026 Venezuela earthquakes — A building collapses in Lagos, Nigeria, killing nine people and wounding 27 more. [https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/lagos-building-collapse-kills-least-nine-authorities-say-202
The Met Office records the United Kingdom's highest temperature in June after a provisional high of is
2026 European heatwaves — The Met Office records the United Kingdom's highest temperature in June after a provisional high of is recorded in Santon Downham, Suffolk, breaking the previous record high set ye
Tanzania bans all political rallies in the country ahead of planned protests against last year's disputed
2025–2026 Indonesian protests — Tanzania bans all political rallies in the country ahead of planned protests against last year's disputed election results and the detention of an opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, w
The International Maritime Organization says that 115 vessels and 2,500 seafarers have been evacuated from
2026 Iran war — The International Maritime Organization says that 115 vessels and 2,500 seafarers have been evacuated from the Strait of Hormuz since the plan was announced. [https://www.aa.com.tr
A small plane crashes into the China Zun skyscraper in Beijing, China, killing the pilot and injuring 13
2026 Venezuela earthquakes — A small plane crashes into the China Zun skyscraper in Beijing, China, killing the pilot and injuring 13 others. [https://apnews.com/article/china-citic-tower-beijing-damage-plane-
Central African Republic health minister Pierre Somsé declares a cholera outbreak in the districts of Bimbo
2026 European heatwaves — Central African Republic health minister Pierre Somsé declares a cholera outbreak in the districts of Bimbo and Mbaïki following 24 deaths from the disease. [https://www.aa.com.tr/
The European Union imposes strict visa restrictions on Somali diplomatic passport holders following a dispute
Migration and asylum policy of the European Union — The European Union imposes strict visa restrictions on Somali diplomatic passport holders following a dispute over the deportation and readmission of undocumented Somalis living il
Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez says that the International Maritime Organization will pause an
2026 Iran war — Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez says that the International Maritime Organization will pause an evacuation effort for 11,000 seafarers on stranded ships in the Strait of Hormuz
The Federal Reserve inflation rises to a three-year high in May.
Economy of the United States — The Federal Reserve inflation rises to a three-year high in May. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported a 4.1% increase in consumer prices driven by high gas prices