Author: News Desk

The knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is set, with the round of 32 scheduled from June 28 to July 3. Mexico, the USA, and Germany have qualified, while Haiti and Turkiye have been eliminated following their respective losses.

Tommy Stevens scored the decisive touchdown in overtime, leading the Saskatchewan Roughriders to a 40-37 victory against the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday. The win marks a significant achievement for the Roughriders as they continue their season campaign.

Steve Roberts will depart from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency at the end of June, following the release of a report that highlighted substantial deficiencies in the province’s response to wildfires in 2025. The report details various areas needing improvement in emergency management.

A significant fire erupted at Thurmaston Shopping Centre in Barkby Thorpe Lane, Leicestershire, early this morning, resulting in a complete roof collapse. Leicestershire Fire Service deployed eight fire engines and over 40 firefighters to the scene, advising local residents to keep windows and doors closed due to the smoke.

Israeli strikes on a residential area in Gaza early on Saturday resulted in the deaths of at least five people, including a father and his two daughters, with the mother later succumbing to injuries. Medical sources reported ongoing violence since a ceasefire was brokered in October.

Officials have confirmed that although the wildfire has been extinguished, considerable hazards persist within the park, leading to its continued closure to the public. Safety assessments are ongoing as teams address the aftermath of the incident.

Today’s fixtures feature the World Cup, showcasing various thrilling matches from different groups. World Cup World Cup Matchday Brazil 28′ Haiti Türkiye 04:00 Paraguay Netherlands 18:00 Sweden Germany 21:00 Côte d’Ivoire

Spain’s Lamine Yamal stated that it is “too soon” for him to play a full 90 minutes as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. Despite his limited readiness, he expressed willingness to participate in Spain’s upcoming match against Saudi Arabia in Atlanta.

A non-profit group in Nova Scotia commenced construction of a whale sanctuary with a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, signalling the start of a project aimed at providing a refuge for retired whales.

The Bar Standards Board has suspended ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan over allegations of sexual misconduct, effective immediately. This follows the ICC’s suspension of Khan after findings of serious misconduct. An interim suspension hearing is set within four weeks, while Khan’s legal team plans to contest the decisions.