Netanyahu urges US not to sell F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday urged the United States not to sell its advanced F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye, arguing it would “upset the power balance” in the region.

Belgium appeals FIFA decision to clear US striker Balogun of red card

The Royal Belgian Football Association has appealed FIFA’s decision to overturn the red-card disqualification of US striker Folarin Balogun ahead of Monday's US-Belgium Last 16 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, The Athletic news web portal reported citing a source on Monday.

Multiple blasts with secondary detonations rock Kiev , widespread damage, say officials

The Ukrainian capital was hit by a combined drone and missile strike early Monday morning, according to local officials and media reports. The Russian Ministry of Defense has yet to comment, while footage from the scene showed powerful secondary detonations.

'Very dangerous' super typhoon nears US Pacific islands

Howling winds and lashing rains battered Guam and the Northern Marianas today, hours before the projected arrival of a "super typhoon" with equivalent force to a category-5 hurricane over the US Pacific territories.

Mbappé sends France into quarterfinals after hard-fought win over Paraguay

France edged past a stubborn and physical Paraguay side thanks to a Kylian Mbappé penalty (1-0), sealing their place in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals after a frustrating but dominant display. 

Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg

A major oil terminal in Russia's second city of St Petersburg in the north-west was struck overnight by Ukraine, Zelensky has said.

Cabo Verde proud despite World Cup heartbreak, Argentina survive epic Cape Verde scare after extra-time thriller

 Cabo Verde manager Bubista said he was proud of his players after they pushed defending champion Argentina to extra time in a dramatic 3-2 World Cup round of 32 defeat on Friday.

UK, EU countries finance killings of Russian civilians by Kiev — FM

The money and weapons that the UK and EU countries provide to Kiev constitute financing the killing of Russian civilians, Rodion Miroshnik, the Russian Foreign Ministry's ambassador-at-large for the Kiev regime's crimes, said at a briefing.