Uber stalls European food delivery push as it pursues Delivery Hero takeover

Ride-hailing company will no longer launch in five of its seven planned new markets this year

Heatwave: Fires devastate forests across Europe

Hundreds of firefighters battled infernos that burnt thousands of hectares in France, Spain and Portugal, three countries where, in some places, temperatures were predicted to reach 40ºC on Sunday.

Empty reservoirs, ladybirds and sunstroke: remembering the UK heatwave of 1976

As Britain reached its hottest June temperature on record, readers recall the summer when temperatures hit 36C The recent heatwave in the UK broke the previous June record of 35.6C, recorded during the 1976 heatwave. In Lingwood, Norfolk, a provisional temperature of 37.7C was recorded on Friday 26 June, breaking the previous record reached on 28 June 1976 and on 29 June 1957. Continue reading...

By Alfie Packham and Jane Clinton

Paraguay goalie tosses ball at France's Kylian Mbappé after World Cup showdown

Kylian Mbappé was targeted with rough fouls throughout the match before Orlando Gill threw a ball at him during a tense post-match confrontation.

Mexico vs England: FIFA World Cup last 16 – Kane, prediction and altitude

One of the most anticipated knockout matches takes place when Mexico plays England at the Azteca in the round of 16.

Fires ravage France, Spain, Portugal forests as Europe’s temperatures rise again

Hundreds of firefighters battled forest infernos in France, Spain and Portugal on Sunday as temperatures rose again in heatwave-scarred Europe. The latest wildfires have already devastated more than 17,000 hectares (42,000 acres) of land – twice the size of Manhattan – across the three countries where temperatures in some places were predicted to touch 40°C on Sunday. Authorities registered thousands of excess deaths during one of Europe’s worst heatwaves in June, and with more extreme weathe...

By Agence France-Presse

World Cup 2026 : France battle through Paraguay dark arts

France is through to the round of 16 after a fierce battle with Paraguay. Paraguay sat in a low block and tried to frustrate les Bleus, often committing bad fouls, all of which went unpunished. Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal of the game, converting a penalty. Morocco were slightly stunned by Canada in the first half of their game in Houston, unfortunately, the Canucks were unable to keep the pressure going and conceded the first goal of the fixture just after half time. Last minute risks ...

By Emily BOYLE

Can I take the day off for England’s World Cup game?

Pubs will be allowed to open until 5am to show the England Mexico game tipped to be challenging for the Three Lions

By Bryony Gooch

NATO's eastern flank prepares to fend off Russia — with or without America

A guard patrols the newly built fence along the Russia-Finland border in Finland's North Karelia region. Alessandro RAMPAZZO / AFP NORTH KARELIA, Finland — Bears, wolves and moose still cross the frontier freely, but for the border guards patrolling this stretch of fields and forest, this is where NATO ends. A line of wooden poles and painted markers cuts through the light green grass, separating Finland from Russia along the alliance's longest border with Moscow — 1,343 kilometers (835 mile...

With NATO under pressure, Europe undertakes its biggest rearmament since the Cold War

Doubts about Donald Trump’s commitment to the military alliance and the Russian threat are pushing the continent to embrace a new era of defense

By María Sahuquillo

World Cup What to Watch: Mexico, England battle at Estadio Azteca; Erling Haaland, Norway take on Brazil

England has not played in Mexico City since 1986 and the infamous "Hand of God" match.

By Yahoo Sports Staff

Letters: More gun laws are not the answer to tragic shootings

Readers speak out on recent shootings, sky-high World Cup costs, 'rights' for trees, Elon Musk, antisemitism and more in letters to the editor

By Letters

Why England players have been allowed to use Viagra ahead of Mexico World Cup clash

England's World Cup preparations have taken an unusual turn as players are reportedly being offered Viagra to combat the effects of Mexico City's high altitude. The medication's ability to widen blood vessels could aid circulation in the thinner air, a factor explored by the medical team. This move comes as England faces a formidable Mexican side at the Estadio Azteca, a venue where they boast an impressive record.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

Infernos devastate forests as Europe's temperatures rise

Hundreds of firefighters are battling forest infernos in France, Spain and Portugal as temperatures rose again in heatwave-scarred Europe.

What a changing Nato means for Cyprus and the future of European defence 

As Nato prepares for the July 7 Summit in Ankara, with defence industry, investment and support for Ukraine heading the agenda, discussions over burden-sharing between the United States and Europe are likely to accelerate a broader shift in the continent’s security architecture, which could leave Cyprus facing difficult strategic choices over Turkey’s future role in […]

The US is happy to use its AI kill switch on Ireland and Europe. How do we feel about that?

Nine days after the EU unveiled its European Technological Sovereignty framework, the US hit stop

By Adrian Weckler

What's in a song? The story behind the music playing at World Cup stadiums

Uber pauses most Europe Eats expansion as Delivery Hero pursuit continues - FT

Why is South Korea so furious at its FIFA World Cup coach?

Hong Myung-bo is one of South Korea's most renowned football figures, having captained the team to the 2002 FIFA World Cup semifinals, but he has been under fire over the country's early exit from the 2026 edition

By Reuters

Pope urges Europe to protect migrants in visit to Island Frontier

Says it should do so while also assisting developing countries so that no one is forced to emigrate

By AFP

World Cup Qualifier: D’Tigers thrash Rwanda to complete perfect qualifying window

The emphatic victory ensured Nigeria finished the three-game window with a perfect record, having earlier defeated Tunisia and Guinea The post World Cup Qualifier: D’Tigers thrash Rwanda to complete perfect qualifying window appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Tunde Eludini

What's in a song? The story behind the music playing at World Cup stadiums

Each team has a "signature" song played when the line-up is announced and a track that is...

Vietnam police bust $38M football betting, lottery gambling ring in World Cup crackdown

Police have dismantled a gambling network involving football betting and illegal lottery gambling with transactions totaling more than VND1 trillion (US$38 million) in southern Vietnam as part of a nationwide crackdown during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Uber pauses Europe expansion as it seeks Delivery Hero deal: FT

U.S. ride-sharing giant Uber has reportedly paused the majority of its earlier planned ​food delivery expansion in Europe just months after announcing the plans, ⁠as it pursues a t...

VIDEO: Davido defends wearing pins for abducted pupils at world cup event

Davido defends wearing pins for abducted pupils at the 2026 FIFA World Cup event, stating that children’s safety outweighs Nigeria’s image. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-davido-defends-wearing-pins-for-abducted-pupils-at-world-cup-event/

By Punch Newspapers

2026 World Cup: 2 countries crash out of Round of 16

Canada and Paraguay have been knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering defeats in their Round of 16 matches The post 2026 World Cup: 2 countries crash out of Round of 16 appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

Unbeaten in 34 matches – why Morocco are World Cup contenders

Morocco are on another fairytale World Cup run - even if their latest win over Canada was less beauty and more beast.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

France beat Paraguay to reach World Cup quarter-finals

France reached the World Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Paraguay in Philadelphia, but the match ended in anger after Kylian Mbappe refused to shake hands with goalkeeper Orlando Gill. Gill later threw a ball at Mbappe’s back and said he “lost my temper” after the France captain ignored him. Mbappe scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the 70th minute after Diego Gomez fouled Desire Doue in the area. Referee Ilgiz Tantashev first let play continue, but changed his decision af...

Kane saves England from the abyss — now he takes them into the Azteca for the World Cup’s most electric Round of 16 fixture - Syracuse.com

Kane saves England from the abyss — now he takes them into the Azteca for the World Cup’s most electric Round of 16 fixture  Syracuse.com

How to Watch the World Cup Today: Schedule, Times, TV, Streaming for Brazil, Norway, Mexico, England - FOX Sports

How to Watch the World Cup Today: Schedule, Times, TV, Streaming for Brazil, Norway, Mexico, England  FOX Sports