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Brazil and Norway face off in a highly anticipated Round of 16 match at the 2026 World Cup. Brazil, five-time champions, advanced with a 2-1 victory, while Norway also secured a 2-1 win. Norway's coach sees a chance for an upset against the favored Brazilians.

🇵🇦 Panama/Spanish Jul 5

World Cup 2026: Brazil vs Norway tied 0-0 at halftime after Norway's territorial control

Brazil and Norway remain deadlocked at 0-0 heading into halftime of their 2026 World Cup Round of 16 clash. The first 45 minutes saw a surprising territorial dominance from the European side, with Nor…

Sports

🇲🇽 Mexico/Spanish Jul 5

World Cup 2026: Brazil faces Norway in Round of 16 clash

Brazil and Norway are set to clash in a highly anticipated Round of 16 match at the 2026 World Cup, taking place at the New York-New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, July 5. The game will be exclusively broa…

Sports

🇬🇷 Greece/Greek Jul 5

Brazil - Norway: The Starting Lineups for the World Cup Round of 16 Match

Brazil and Norway are preparing to clash in a highly anticipated Round of 16 match at the 2026 World Cup. The game, scheduled for Sunday evening, will determine which team advances to the quarterfinal…

Sports

🇸🇬 Singapore/English Jul 5

Martinelli in for Injured Paqueta as Ryerson Returns for Norway vs. Brazil World Cup Clash

Brazil has made one change to its starting lineup for the World Cup round-of-16 clash against Norway, with Gabriel Martinelli stepping in for the injured Lucas Paqueta. Martinelli, who scored the deci…

Sports

Croatia secures a 1-0 victory over Panama, earning their first World Cup points and eliminating Panama from the tournament. Veteran Luka Modrić played his 200th international match. Panama's government adjusted work and school schedules to allow citizens to watch the crucial game.

🇭🇷 Croatia/Croatian Jul 5

Kovačić Reflects on Croatia's World Cup Exit: 'Disappointed, but Proud of Our Fight'

Croatian national team player Mateo Kovačić shared his profound disappointment and struggle to find words after his team's exit from the World Cup. Following a loss to Portugal, Kovačić took to Instag…

Sports

🇭🇷 Croatia/Croatian Jul 5

Serbian Media Outraged After U19 Team's Euro Championship Loss to Croatia

Serbian media expressed strong disappointment and anger following the U19 national team's 3-0 defeat against Croatia in the European Championship. The loss concluded Serbia's tournament campaign with …

Sports

🇭🇷 Croatia/Croatian Jul 5

Croatian Star Martin Baturina Linked to €80 Million Transfer to Real Madrid

Croatian international Martin Baturina is reportedly on the verge of a career-defining transfer, with Real Madrid emerging as a strong suitor. The talented midfielder, who has impressed with his perfo…

Sports

🇭🇷 Croatia/Croatian Jul 5

Croatia U-19 Faces Serbia in European Championship Showdown

Croatia's U-19 national team will play their final group stage match of the European Championship against Serbia today at 5 p.m. at The Oval stadium in Wales. The Croatian squad enters the game with o…

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Sixteen worshippers kidnapped from a church in Ekiti State, Nigeria, have regained their freedom after 67 days in captivity. One female victim died while in the kidnappers' den. The Ekiti State Governor has ordered free medical treatment for the rescued worshippers.

🇳🇬 Nigeria/English Jul 5

Ekiti govt orders free treatment for rescued worshippers

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has mandated that the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) provide comprehensive and free medical care to worshippers recently rescued from a kidnappi…

Disasters & Emergencies

🇳🇬 Nigeria/English Jul 5

One dies as kidnapped Ekiti worshippers regain freedom

A group of 16 worshippers abducted from the Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo, Ekiti State, have been released after over two months in captivity, but their freedom is marred by the death of one ca…

Crime & Justice

🇳🇬 Nigeria/English Jul 5

After 67 Days in Captivity, Kidnapped Ekiti Worshippers Regain Freedom, One Dies in Kidnappers’ Den

Sixteen worshippers abducted from a Christ Apostolic Church in Ekiti State have regained their freedom after 67 days, but the ordeal ended in tragedy with the death of one woman in captivity. The vict…

Crime & Justice

🇳🇬 Nigeria/English Jul 5

Bandits want N280m for 18 worshippers despite killing my 14-year-old ‘son’ — Kwara queen

A devastating attack on a church in Kwara State, Nigeria, has left a community reeling after bandits abducted 18 worshippers and killed a 14-year-old boy. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, May 2…

Crime & Justice

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urges migrant workers in Johor to vote and criticizes the state government's slow development. Meanwhile, some Johor voters prioritize the economy over royal controversies, and a Malaysian politician advises voters to reject the Prime Minister's party due to perceived arrogance.

France defeats Paraguay 1-0 to reach the World Cup quarterfinals, marking their fourth consecutive appearance in the tournament's final eight. Paraguay's World Cup journey ends in the round of 16 despite a strong defensive effort, with young forward Julio Enciso expressing deep sadness after the match.

🇵🇾 Paraguay/Spanish Jul 5

Paraguay captain Gómez proud of team's spirit, urges focus on identity

Captain Gustavo Gómez shared a heartfelt message celebrating the Paraguayan national football team's spirit after their World Cup exit. Despite falling to France in the round of 16, Gómez highlighted …

Sports

🇫🇯 Fiji/English Jul 5

Paraguay’s fairytale World Cup run ends against France

Paraguay's impressive run in the World Cup came to an end with a narrow 1-0 defeat against France in the last 16, but the South American underdogs earned widespread admiration throughout the tournamen…

Sports

🇫🇷 France/French Jul 5

France's consistent march to World Cup quarterfinals continues with gritty win over Paraguay

France has once again demonstrated its consistency on the world stage, advancing to the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the fourth time in a row. This streak, unbroken since 2014, highlights the te…

Sports

🇨🇭 Switzerland/French Jul 5

France reaches World Cup quarterfinals after tough 1-0 win over Paraguay

France secured a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a tenacious Paraguay side. The match, described as a "psychological ordeal" by former Franco-Congolese defender…

Sports

Portugal's coach Roberto Martínez regrets that the World Cup match between Portugal and Spain is not the final. Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledges the Spain match could be his last World Cup game, but insists he alone will decide his future. Spain's captain Rodri warns that his team can still improve significantly ahead of the last-16 match.

🇵🇦 Panama/Spanish Jul 5

World Cup 2026: Coach Martínez Regrets Portugal vs. Spain is Not the Final

Roberto Martínez, the Portuguese national team's coach, lamented that the highly anticipated Round of 16 clash between Portugal and Spain in the World Cup will not be the tournament's ultimate showdow…

Sports

🇦🇷 Argentina/Spanish Jul 5

Ronaldo vows to silence critics ahead of Spain clash, praises Yamal

Cristiano Ronaldo approaches Portugal's World Cup knockout match against Spain with a defiant spirit, ready to silence his critics and control his own narrative. "Regardless of what happens against Sp…

Sports

🇵🇾 Paraguay/Spanish Jul 5

Cristiano Ronaldo Calls Spain Favorite, Hopes to Score in Upcoming Match

Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo believes Spain enters their upcoming match as the favorite, citing their past World Cup victory. He expressed a personal fondness for playing against the Spanish t…

Sports

🇳🇬 Nigeria/English Jul 5

Spain’s Rodri warns Portugal best yet to come at World Cup

Spain's captain Rodri has issued a warning to Portugal, stating that the European champions are far from reaching their peak performance in the ongoing World Cup. Ahead of their last-16 clash, Rodri e…

Sports

International rescuers have saved 14 people trapped for days under rubble following twin earthquakes in Venezuela, with one survivor expressing gratitude for a new lease on life. The death toll from the disaster nears three thousand, amidst criticism of slow state aid.

Nigeria's Youth Development Minister expresses optimism for the ruling APC party's 2027 election chances. Meanwhile, state chairmen are meeting to strengthen grassroots structures, and the party faces backlash over controversial candidate list alterations. The APC recently tightened its Senate grip, securing 88 seats after by-elections.

🇳🇬 Nigeria/English Jul 5

2027: Oyo APC sets up reconciliation committee

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has launched a reconciliation committee to address internal disputes arising from the recently concluded party primaries. This initiative aims to heal …

Elections & Politics

🇳🇬 Nigeria/English Jul 5

APC Has a Brighter Chance in 2027, Youth Minister

Nigeria's Youth Development Minister, Comrade Ayodele Wisdom Olawande, believes the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has a strong chance of success in the 2027 general elections. He expressed th…

Elections & Politics

🇳🇬 Nigeria/English Jul 5

APC state chairmen move to strengthen grassroots structures

State chairmen of Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) have convened in Lagos for a critical three-day meeting focused on bolstering the party's grassroots foundations and strategizing for the up…

Elections & Politics

🇳🇬 Nigeria/English Jul 5

APC faces backlash over controversial candidates’ list

Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) is under fire for revising its National Assembly candidate lists, a move that has ignited debate over internal democracy and the party's selection process for…

Elections & Politics

Australia uses rugby diplomacy to counter China's influence in the Pacific, while French star Louis Bielle-Biarrey aims for the 2028 Olympics. Separately, a Spanish rugby player received a seven-match ban for racist insults, and Fiji's captain noted a lack of patience in their recent game.

🇫🇷 France/French Jul 5

Rugby Sevens: 'The Holy Grail for Any Athlete,' Bielle-Biarrey Confirms Desire to Play in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Louis Bielle-Biarrey, the dynamic winger for France's national rugby union team and Union Bordeaux-Bègles (UBB), has set his sights on a major athletic ambition: competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olym…

Sports

🇹🇼 Taiwan/Chinese Jul 5

Muddled Misunderstanding! Taitung's 'Long Guomai Cup' Rugby Match Kicks Off Amidst Village Chief's Confusion

What began as a spontaneous idea among friends has evolved into a celebrated annual event: the "Long Guomai Cup" rugby tournament, held in the muddy fields of Taitung, Taiwan. This unique competition,…

Sports

🇫🇯 Fiji/English Jul 5

Fiji captain: Our brand of rugby comes with risk, we lacked patience

Fiji's captain Tevita Ikanivere admitted that while the FIJI Water Flying Fijians played their characteristic brand of rugby, they ultimately paid the price for a lack of patience and missed opportuni…

Sports

🇦🇷 Argentina/Spanish Jul 4

Belgrano Stuns SIC in High-Scoring URBA Rugby Clash; Newman, Alumni Also Victorious

Belgrano Athletic secured a significant victory in the URBA Top 14 rugby league, overpowering SIC with a 58-40 scoreline in a match marked by high offensive output and emotional intensity. This win wa…

Sports

Thousands of protesters gathered in Erfurt, Germany, to demonstrate against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's congress. Protesters blocked roads, attempting to prevent delegates from accessing the meeting, amid fears of rising far-right influence.

🇩🇪 Germany/German Jul 5

Police operation at AfD congress in Erfurt deemed 100% successful

Thuringia's Police Chief Thomas Quittenbaum declared the police operation surrounding the AfD party congress and associated protests in Erfurt a complete success. "100 percent of the operational conce…

Elections & Politics

🇸🇬 Singapore/English Jul 4

Thousands protest in Germany as far-right AfD sets sights on power

Thousands of protesters gathered in Erfurt, Germany, on Saturday to demonstrate against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Demonstrators from unions, civil society groups, and left-win…

Culture & Society

🇺🇸 United States/English Jul 4

Far-right Alternative for Germany party reelects leaders as protesters and police clash

Delegates at the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party convention overwhelmingly reelected its leaders on Saturday, including Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla, who have co-led the party for fou…

Culture & Society

🇩🇪 Germany/German Jul 5

Tens of thousands protest AfD congress in Erfurt, largely peaceful

Tens of thousands of people demonstrated against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's federal congress in Erfurt, Germany. Police reported that the vast majority of the protests remained peaceful…

Elections & Politics

Tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams will compete together in the Wimbledon women's doubles after receiving a wildcard entry. The legendary sisters have won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles and last played together at the 2018 French Open.

🇭🇺 Hungary/Hungarian Jul 5

Pudgy-Faced Little Girl Helped Wimbledon's Star Fall, Rivals Cheered Home Hope

The Wimbledon tournament saw the withdrawal of the Williams sisters from the women's doubles competition. Serena Williams' injury forced the formidable duo to step back from their scheduled match, mar…

Sports

🇹🇼 Taiwan/Chinese Jul 4

Wimbledon: Serena Williams withdraws from doubles due to knee injury, shares graphic photo

Tennis icon Serena Williams has been forced to withdraw from the Wimbledon women's doubles competition due to a knee injury. The 44-year-old American star suffered the setback during her singles first…

Sports

🇻🇪 Venezuela/Spanish Jul 4

Zverev reaches Wimbledon round of 16; top women's seeds tumble

Alexander Zverev, the recent French Open champion, has reached the Wimbledon round of 16, equaling his best performance at the grass-court Grand Slam. The world number three secured a convincing victo…

Sports

🇵🇰 Pakistan/English Jul 4

Serena Williams pulls out of Wimbledon doubles with knee injury

Serena Williams' highly anticipated Wimbledon comeback has been cut short. The American tennis icon has withdrawn from the doubles tournament, just hours before her scheduled first-round match with he…

Sports

An Indonesian police officer died and two are missing following a violent anti-drug operation in Central Kalimantan. The officer was posthumously promoted after the raid, which targeted suspected drug lords. The National Police Chief has ordered a firm response against those responsible.

🇮🇩 Indonesia/Indonesian Jul 5

Officer Found Dead After Drug Raid in Central Kalimantan

The body of Ajun Inspektur Satu Sumariyanto, a police officer from the Katingan Resort Police, has been found following a drug raid in Central Kalimantan. Sumariyanto had been missing since the operat…

Crime & Justice

🇮🇩 Indonesia/Indonesian Jul 5

Suspect Arrested in Attack on Indonesian Police During Drug Raid

Central Kalimantan Police and Katingan Police have apprehended a man identified by the initials R, who is suspected of participating in an assault on officers. The incident occurred during a drug raid…

Crime & Justice

🇮🇩 Indonesia/Indonesian Jul 5

Indonesian Police Officer Found Dead After Drug Raid

A police officer has been found dead following a drug raid in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. Bripda Nopandri Ramadhana went missing on Wednesday night, July 1, 2026, after participating in a raid on a…

Crime & Justice

🇮🇩 Indonesia/Indonesian Jul 4

Indonesia strengthens Central Kalimantan food estate with cross-sectoral risk management

Indonesia is bolstering its "food estate" project in Central Kalimantan with a new cross-sectoral risk management approach. The government aims to overcome past shortcomings and ensure the project's s…

Economy & Trade

Jonas Vingegaard has claimed the Tour de France yellow jersey after his team won the opening stage, a team time trial in Barcelona. The Danish cyclist described the start as 'perfect' and noted the victory closes a difficult chapter. Fellow favorite Tadej Pogacar expressed no concern about not starting in the lead.

🇨🇿 Czech Republic/Czech Jul 5

Tour de France: Peloton Returns to Barcelona for Hilly Stage

The Tour de France peloton is set to tackle another challenging stage, returning to Barcelona for a route featuring undulating terrain. This upcoming leg of the race presents a significant opportunity…

Sports

🇩🇰 Denmark/Danish Jul 4

Vingegaard closes dark chapter with yellow jersey

Jonas Vingegaard has seized the yellow jersey at the Tour de France, marking a triumphant return to the pinnacle of cycling after a harrowing year. His victory in the team time trial on Saturday in Ba…

Sports

🇵🇾 Paraguay/Spanish Jul 4

Pogacar unfazed by not starting Tour de France in yellow jersey

Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar, a leading contender for the 2026 Tour de France, stated he is not disappointed about not beginning the race in the coveted yellow jersey. The garment was claimed by hi…

Sports

🇫🇷 France/French Jul 4

Tour de France: Jonas Vingegaard Celebrates 'Perfect Start' After Team Time Trial Win

Jonas Vingegaard described his start to the 113th Tour de France as "perfect" after his Visma-Lease a Bike team dominated the opening team time trial in Barcelona on Saturday. The victory propelled th…

Sports

Canada honors U.S. Independence Day with joint military gestures, while the United States prepares for its 250th anniversary amid extreme weather alerts. Romania's Bran Castle was lit in U.S. flag colors, and Icelandic leaders sent birthday wishes, highlighting international recognition of the U.S. holiday.

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia/English Jul 5

Saudi Leadership Congratulates US President on Independence Day

Saudi Arabia's leadership extended congratulations to U.S. President Donald Trump on the United States' Independence Day. The messages underscored the robust and evolving ties between the two nations.…

Elections & Politics

🇦🇷 Argentina/Spanish Jul 4

Javier Milei congratulates the United States for July 4th: 'The envy of all oppressed peoples'

Argentine President Javier Milei extended congratulations to the United States on its Independence Day, marking 250 years since the nation's founding. In a message posted on X, Milei stated, “The pros…

Elections & Politics

🇵🇾 Paraguay/Spanish Jul 4

Honduras president congratulates U.S. on 250th Independence Day, calls for stronger ties

Honduran President Nasry 'Tito' Asfura extended congratulations to the United States on the occasion of its 250th Independence Day. In a message shared on social media, Asfura conveyed his wishes for …

Elections & Politics

🇻🇪 Venezuela/Spanish Jul 4

US Embassy Honors Independence Day by Highlighting Support for Venezuela Post-Earthquake

On July 4, the U.S. Embassy in Caracas used its Independence Day observance to highlight American solidarity with Venezuela, particularly in the wake of devastating earthquakes that struck on June 24.…

Disasters & Emergencies

Ukraine launched drone attacks targeting an oil terminal and a naval base in Russia's St. Petersburg, causing a large fire and disrupting exports. Russia claims to have captured villages in eastern Ukraine, while also reporting on the St. Petersburg strikes.

🇹🇼 Taiwan/Chinese Jul 5

Ukraine Launches Drone Barrage at St. Petersburg, Targeting Oil Facilities and Military Sites

Ukraine launched a significant drone assault on Russia's second-largest city, St. Petersburg, and its environs, with Ukrainian officials claiming up to 72 drones were involved. The strikes targeted po…

Conflict & Security

🇦🇷 Argentina/Spanish Jul 4

Ukraine drones strike St. Petersburg, hitting oil terminal; Putin speaks with Trump amid escalation

Ukrainian drones struck St. Petersburg on Saturday, with authorities reporting that an oil terminal was hit and one aircraft crashed near the historic Peterhof complex. The city governor stated that o…

Technology

🇵🇦 Panama/Spanish Jul 4

Dozens of Ukrainian Drones Attack St. Petersburg, Hitting Oil Terminal

Dozens of Ukrainian drones targeted St. Petersburg, Russia's second-largest city, on Saturday, striking an oil terminal and crashing near the historic Peterhof complex without causing damage, accordin…

Conflict & Security

🇨🇷 Costa Rica/Spanish Jul 4

Ukraine launches drone attack on St. Petersburg, denies Russian advance in key city

Ukraine conducted a significant drone attack on key infrastructure in St. Petersburg, Russia, according to reports. The strike targeted port facilities in the major Russian city. This action occurs am…

Conflict & Security

France narrowly defeated Paraguay 1-0 with a Kylian Mbappé penalty, securing their spot in the World Cup quarterfinals. Morocco confidently advanced by beating Canada 3-0, with Brahim Diaz and Azzedine Ounahi scoring key goals. The two teams are now set to face each other in the next round.

🇩🇿 Algeria/French Jul 5

Mbappé Rescues France from Paraguayan Trap, Sending Les Bleus to Quarterfinals

Kylian Mbappé's penalty kick in the 70th minute was enough to propel France past a determined Paraguay and into the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals. The hard-fought 1-0 victory in the sweltering heat of …

Sports

🇮🇩 Indonesia/Indonesian Jul 5

Brahim Diaz shines as Morocco advances confidently to World Cup 2026 quarterfinals

Morocco's attacking midfielder Brahim Diaz expressed pride in his contributions to the team's decisive 3-0 victory over Canada in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16. Diaz, a Real Madrid player, delivered …

Sports

🇵🇾 Paraguay/Spanish Jul 4

0-1. France to Play Morocco in Quarterfinals

France secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday, narrowly defeating Paraguay 1-0 in a match played in Philadelphia. The lone goal came from a penalty kick converted by Kylian Mba…

Sports

🇪🇸 Spain/Spanish Jul 4

Morocco defeats Canada 3-0 to reach World Cup quarterfinals

Morocco secured a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals by defeating co-host Canada 3-0 in a Round of 16 match. Despite not displaying the dominant football seen in previous games, the Moroccan team rel…

Sports

Canada and Morocco face off in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup in Houston. Morocco is favored to win, having shown stronger form and an unbeaten streak, while Canada aims to make history at home. The winner advances to the quarterfinals.

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia/English Jul 5

Canada Falls to Morocco 3-0 in World Cup Round of 16 Despite Strong First Half

Canada's World Cup journey concluded with a 3-0 defeat against Morocco in the round of 16, a scoreline that doesn't fully reflect the team's strong showing in the first half. Despite controlling much …

Sports

🇲🇦 Morocco/Arabic Jul 4

Morocco advances to World Cup quarterfinals after defeating Canada 3-0

Morocco's "Atlas Lions" have roared into the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, securing a decisive 3-0 victory over Canada in their Round of 16 clash. The match, played in front of a roaring crowd …

Sports

🇪🇸 Spain/Spanish Jul 4

Morocco defeats Canada 3-0 to reach World Cup quarterfinals

Morocco secured a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals by defeating co-host Canada 3-0 in a Round of 16 match. Despite not displaying the dominant football seen in previous games, the Moroccan team rel…

Sports

🇲🇽 Mexico/Spanish Jul 4

World Cup 2026: Canada vs. Morocco Live - Round of 16 - Today, Saturday, July 4

Canada is set to play one of its most significant matches in the 2026 World Cup, facing Morocco in the Round of 16. Fueled by home crowd support and the ambition to continue making history, the Canadi…

Sports

Amazon Mexico is highlighting significant deals for the Hot Sale 2026 event, featuring trending promotions on Samsung smartphones, electronics, home goods, and personal care items. The platform encourages shoppers to use its 'Plan and Save' feature for smarter purchasing during the sale.

🇲🇽 Mexico/Spanish Jul 4

POINTEKX Cordless Drill Discounted to Under 600 Pesos on Amazon Mexico

For those looking to upgrade their tool collection or start a home improvement project, Amazon Mexico presents a compelling offer on the POINTEKX cordless drill. The tool is currently available at a 2…

Economy & Trade

🇲🇽 Mexico/Spanish Jul 4

OPPO Find X9 Ultra Sees 17% Discount on Amazon Mexico, Interest-Free Installments Available

For those eyeing a premium smartphone upgrade, Amazon Mexico is currently featuring a compelling offer on the OPPO Find X9 Ultra. The device is available with a significant 17% discount, and buyers ca…

Economy & Trade

🇲🇽 Mexico/Spanish Jul 4

Amazon Mexico Slashes Price on 98-Inch TCL 4K TV by Over Half

Amazon Mexico is offering a significant discount on a premium television, making a large-format home theater experience more accessible. The TCL 98QM8K Mini-LED 4K QLED Smart TV, boasting a massive 98…

Economy & Trade

🇲🇽 Mexico/Spanish Jul 4

Amazon Mexico Slashes Price on Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Amazon Mexico has launched a compelling sale on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 512GB in black, presenting an opportune moment for consumers seeking a premium smartphone. The device, lauded for its elega…

Technology

Croatian singer Marko Perković Thompson held a sold-out concert in Zaprešić, Croatia, on July 4, 2026. The event featured a massive stage and pyrotechnics, with thousands of fans flooding the city. Thompson opened the show with the song 'Ustani iz sjene,' expressing his hope for a beautiful night.

🇭🇷 Croatia/Croatian Jul 4

Six arrested at Marko Perković Thompson concert in Croatia amid review of Ustaše symbols

Croatian police arrested six individuals in Zaprešić on Saturday, prior to and at the beginning of a concert by popular singer Marko Perković Thompson. The arrests were made for violations of the Law …

Crime & Justice

🇭🇷 Croatia/Croatian Jul 4

PHOTO Big photo gallery! See the best photos from Marko Perković Thompson's concert in Zaprešić

Večernji List presented a comprehensive photo gallery from Marko Perković Thompson's recent concert in Zaprešić, Croatia. The article, titled "PHOTO Big photo gallery! See the best photos from Marko P…

Culture & Society

🇭🇷 Croatia/Croatian Jul 4

Thompson's Zaprešić concert ignites stadium on anniversary of world record

Marko Perković Thompson electrified Zaprešić on July 4, 2026, with a massive concert at the Ivan Laljak-Ivić stadium. The singer shared a series of impressive photos on Instagram, showcasing a vibrant…

Sports

🇭🇷 Croatia/Croatian Jul 4

Thompson opened his concert in Zaprešić with the song 'Ustani iz sjene': 'Let something beautiful happen tonight'

Marko Perković Thompson launched his concert in Zaprešić at the Inkera Stadium 'Ivan Laljak Ivić' with the song 'Ustani iz sjene,' immediately engaging the audience who joined in singing and welcomed …

Culture & Society

Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş faces arrest, sparking international outcry from European artists and writers. His lawyer claims staged handcuff images, while rapper Ezhel publicly supports Göktaş in Berlin.

🇹🇷 Turkey/Turkish Jul 5

Comedian Deniz Göktaş's "Dead Sea" Show Goes Viral on YouTube

Comedian Deniz Göktaş has captivated audiences with his stand-up performances, with his latest show, "Ölü Deniz" (Dead Sea), garnering immense attention after its release on YouTube. The show, perform…

Culture & Society

🇹🇷 Turkey/Turkish Jul 5

European artists demand release of comedian Deniz Göktaş

A coalition of over a hundred writers, artists, and journalists based in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, Sweden, and France have issued a joint statement calling for the immediate release …

Culture & Society

🇹🇷 Turkey/Turkish Jul 4

Lawyer: Handcuffed images of Deniz Göktaş were repeatedly staged

Lawyer Metin Sinan Aslan has made striking claims regarding the arrest of comedian Deniz Göktaş, asserting that widely circulated images showing Göktaş being handcuffed with his hands behind his back …

Crime & Justice

🇹🇷 Turkey/Turkish Jul 4

Rapper Ezhel supports Deniz Göktaş in Berlin, sings 'Çav Bella'

Rapper Ezhel has voiced his support for comedian Deniz Göktaş, who was recently arrested, by participating in a solidarity event in Berlin. The protest, held at Oranienplatz, an area with a significan…

Culture & Society

The Vatican has excommunicated members of a rebel Catholic group for ordaining bishops without papal approval, citing their rejection of Second Vatican Council teachings. Separately, a Vatican envoy met with Nigeria's president, hinting at a potential papal visit.

🇸🇬 Singapore/English Jul 5

Vatican excommunicates members of rebel Catholic group

The Vatican has declared priests and lay Catholics belonging to a breakaway right-wing Catholic group excommunicated, stating they are in schism with the wider Church. The group, the Society of St Piu…

Culture & Society

🇳🇬 Nigeria/English Jul 5

Vatican envoy meets Tinubu, hints at Pope’s Nigeria visit

Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Holy See's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, suggested that Pope Leo XIV might visit Nigeria in the future. Gallagher revealed this po…

Culture & Society

🇦🇷 Argentina/Spanish Jul 4

Lefebvrist Schism Rooted in Rejection of Vatican II, Not Just Latin Mass: Expert

The ongoing tension between the Vatican and the traditionalist Lefebvrist group centers on a fundamental rejection of the Second Vatican Council's core teachings, rather than solely on the preference …

Culture & Society

🇳🇱 Netherlands/Dutch Jul 4

Traditionalist Catholics gather in Utrecht after Vatican excommunication

In Utrecht, a small congregation of around fifteen traditionalist Catholics gathered for Mass at the neo-Gothic St. Willibrord Church. The service marked the first Mass held since the Priestly Fratern…

Culture & Society

Jonas Vingegaard has claimed the Tour de France yellow jersey after his team won the opening stage, a team time trial in Barcelona. This victory marks the end of a challenging period for the Danish cyclist. Tadej Pogacar, another favorite, expressed no concern about not starting in the yellow jersey.

🇩🇰 Denmark/Danish Jul 4

Vingegaard closes dark chapter with yellow jersey

Jonas Vingegaard has seized the yellow jersey at the Tour de France, marking a triumphant return to the pinnacle of cycling after a harrowing year. His victory in the team time trial on Saturday in Ba…

Sports

🇵🇾 Paraguay/Spanish Jul 4

Pogacar unfazed by not starting Tour de France in yellow jersey

Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar, a leading contender for the 2026 Tour de France, stated he is not disappointed about not beginning the race in the coveted yellow jersey. The garment was claimed by hi…

Sports

🇫🇷 France/French Jul 4

Tour de France: Jonas Vingegaard Celebrates 'Perfect Start' After Team Time Trial Win

Jonas Vingegaard described his start to the 113th Tour de France as "perfect" after his Visma-Lease a Bike team dominated the opening team time trial in Barcelona on Saturday. The victory propelled th…

Sports

🇳🇴 Norway/Norwegian Jul 4

Vingegaard Takes Yellow Jersey After Dominating Team Time Trial

Jonas Vingegaard has seized the yellow jersey after his Visma-Lease a Bike team dominated the opening team time trial in Barcelona. The Danish rider crossed the finish line with the best time, marking…

Sports

Archaeologists in Egypt's Dakhla Oasis have unearthed a well-preserved Byzantine-era city dating to the fourth century. The discovery offers insights into daily life and urban development during that period.

🇬🇷 Greece/Greek Jul 5

Ancient Byzantine City Unearthed in Egypt's Western Desert

An extraordinary archaeological discovery has been made in Egypt's Western Desert, where a remarkably well-preserved Byzantine-era city has been unearthed in the Dakhla Oasis. This significant find pr…

Culture & Society

🇬🇧 United Kingdom/English Jul 4

Ancient Byzantine city unearthed in Egypt's western desert

An ancient Byzantine city, remarkably preserved, has been unearthed by archaeologists in Egypt's western desert. The fourth-century settlement, located in the Dakhla oasis, offers a detailed glimpse i…

Culture & Society

🇵🇱 Poland/Polish Jul 4

Ancient settlement with basilica and hundreds of inscribed shards discovered in Egypt's Dakhla Oasis

Archaeologists have unearthed a remarkably preserved ancient settlement in Egypt's Dakhla Oasis, shedding new light on life during late antiquity. The discovery, made by an Egyptian archaeological mis…

Culture & Society

🇺🇸 United States/English Jul 4

Egypt Uncovers Lost Byzantine-Era City in Western Desert

Egypt has unearthed a significant Byzantine-era residential city in its western desert, offering a glimpse into daily life during the fourth century. The discovery at the Dakhla Oasis, announced along…

Culture & Society

An American pilot, Nicholas F. Goselin, was shot and killed by the West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Movement (TPNPB-OPM) in Indonesia's Papua region. The group claimed responsibility, stating the killing was a warning to the UN, the US, and the Netherlands, prompting Indonesia's TNI to increase troop presence in the area.