Europe is still sweating amid a heatwave sweeping the continent, which has turned deadly in France and Spain.

Premier League and Portugal forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash in Spain at the age of 28. The news has caused shock around the world.

In the Middle East, at least 20 Palestinians were killed by Israel after it bombed a popular cafe on the seafront. There have since been reports that the attack on the cafe may be a war crime.


In the US, Trump’s tax-and-spend bill, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, has passed the Senate and the House, causing huge concerns amongst Americans. A mass shooting in Chicago has seen at least four people killed and many injured.

Azerbaijani police raided the offices of Sputnik, citing illegal financing despite the agency’s accreditation being revoked in February 2025.

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended following a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen, sparking public protests and a constitutional court review.

Cliff Notes – ICC T20I rankings: Mandhana No 3 among batters, Bell fourth in bowling…

A record $15.6 million was spent on international women’s transfers in 2024, with Naomi Girma’s $1.1 million move to Chelsea marking a world record fee for a defender.

City dominated the first half but faltered defensively in the second, allowing Al Hilal to capitalise on transitions and score crucial goals.