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American singer Oliver Tree, known for hits including "When I'm Down" and "Life Goes On," was killed in a helicopter crash in Rio.
England captain Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during the Test match against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. The 35-year-old said retirement is the "best thing" for him.
South Africa's World Cup campaign ended with a 1-0 loss to Canada in stoppage time of the round of 32 match on June 29, 2026. Despite the defeat, fans across Johannesburg celebrated the team's historic first knockout‑stage appearance since 2002.
All rail services in Germany were suspended on Tuesday evening due to a nationwide disruption of the GSM-R digital rail radio system, with Deutsche Bahn holding all trains at stations and working to resolve the issue. Dozens of passengers were stranded at Berlin's Westkreuz S-Bahn station, and the entire Berlin S-Bahn network was affected, with services suspended on all lines and passengers advised to use BVG alternatives.
Chinese scientists have identified a new feathered dinosaur species dating back approximately 120 million years, with extensive feather imprints including large foot feathers and a fan-shaped tail of about 16 feathers, offering fresh evidence for understanding dinosaur flight evolution.
Lionel Messi equaled the World Cup scoring record by netting a hat-trick, and defending champions Argentina began their title defense with a confident victory over Algeria.
The Justice Department's senior leadership closed an investigation of Paramount's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery before career staffers who were concerned about the acquisition had an opportunity to object.
Goalkeeper Vozinha made several saves to hold Spain to a 0-0 draw, marking the first major upset of the World Cup.
England's Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the World Cup with a hamstring injury.
Tunisia responded to their 5-1 World Cup thrashing against Sweden by sacking coach Sabri Lamouchi and replacing him with Frenchman Hervé Renard, the federation announced on Monday.
Fujitsu Chairman Hidenori Furuta resigned at his request after the company confirmed his 'woman-related inappropriate conduct,' a spokesperson at the Japanese technology conglomerate said.
Iran came back from an early New Zealand lead to draw 2-2 in a hotly contested Group G opener at the FIFA World Cup 2026.