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Minister of Women and Gender Equality Rechie Valdez announced a £173.7 million investment aimed at providing businesswomen with better access to financial resources, training, and mentorship opportunities. This funding initiative is designed to support female entrepreneurs in overcoming barriers to success.

Lionel Messi scored twice in Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria at the World Cup 2026, becoming the all-time leading scorer in men’s World Cup history with 17 goals. The win secured Argentina’s progression to the knockout rounds, following a penalty miss and a late injury-time goal.

A 70-year-old man has entered a guilty plea to dangerous driving charges linked to a crash involving his SUV that collided with a daycare located north of Toronto last year. The incident raised concerns regarding safety in the area.

In a special World Cup feature, “In The Mixer” will provide daily updates on England’s progress, key matches, and missed stories, available at 1pm each day. Subscribers can receive this information via email to stay informed throughout the tournament.

Keir Starmer resigns as prime minister in a statement outside 10 Downing Street – watch live on BBC. Starmer says after leaving the “biggest job in the country” he will spend more time on “the most important job”. Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister He says every decision he has made in office has been about “putting the country I love first” and now will focus on ‘the most important job of all being a father and husband to his children and his loving wife’. Ending his speech full of emotion and in tears after being ousted from a job he loves.…

Far-right lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella has secured a narrow victory in Colombia’s presidential run-off, earning 49.7% of the vote against left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda’s 48.7%. The close results will challenge De La Espriella in working with a divided Congress on his proposed policies.

A new bill introduces measures aimed at reducing the risk of chatbots disseminating harmful content. It also outlines crisis intervention protocols for instances of self-harm, suicide, or violence, addressing significant concerns in digital communication.

Today’s fixtures include matches from the World Cup featuring various teams competing in an exciting group stage. World Cup World Cup Matchday New Zealand 02:00 Egypt Argentina 18:00 Austria France 22:00 Iraq

A recent memo indicates that after midnight on weekends, music bass levels can now reach 80 decibels, a reduction of five decibels from the previous year’s regulations. This adjustment aims to balance nightlife with community noise concerns.

Bolivia’s authorities report no active road blockades following President Rodrigo Paz’s state of emergency declaration amid ongoing protests. The measure allows military support for police. While agreements in Santa Cruz suggest progress, human rights groups have documented at least 17 fatalities linked to supply disruptions.