The oceans have never been warmer. They hit a record 21 degrees Celsius average surface temperature in June, logged by Copernicus, the EU’s Earth-observation program. It’s clearly taking a toll on biodiversity around the world, after years of warnings from experts. The onset of a potentially powerful El Nino weather pattern could boost global heat … Read more
When the group stage match between England and Ghana was stopped for a “hydration break” after 22 minutes, a loud booing was heard from the stands at Boston Stadium. Players moved to the sidelines, and coaches gathered their teams around them for brief tactical instructions. It had only been a few days since the World … Read more
Huge crowds gathered on the streets of Mexico’s major cities Wednesday to celebrate the country’s 2-0 victory over Ecuador, the country’s first win in a World Cup knockout game since 1986. Source link
For Acantha Lang, soul music is “honest” and “moving”. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter told FRANCE 24 that she believes “when people really connect with soul music, there’s a kind of magic that happens”. Born in New Orleans, Lang says she was “always around” the sounds of soul, jazz and blues, adding: “no matter where I am, … Read more
Tens of thousands of people marched on June 30th South Africa’s largest cities, following a call from around 20 organizations demanding that South Africa tighten its immigration policy. The day was largely peaceful, despite a few arrests for attempted looting. Clashes between South Africans and immigrants have left at least four people dead in recent … Read more
In Kenya, mental health workers are trying to get men to take their psychological wellbeing more seriously. It can be a huge uphill battle, particularly when people feel like they have to suffer in silence. However, doing small things intentionally is a powerful start. The country’s largest psychiatric referral hospital is welcoming back a former … Read more
France have booked their place in the World Cup Last 16 after a 3-0 win over Sweden. Kylian Mbappe scored two more goals giving him six so far this tournament. It was the first match back for coach Didier Deschamps after his mother’s funeral and saw the whole French team unite with him as they … Read more
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, July 1: Papers discuss a story from China that has flown under the radar: a plane crashed into the tallest building in Beijing in unclear circumstances. Next: why was “controversial figure” Vadim Ermolaev targeted in Monaco? Also: could Ireland become the next summer holiday hotspot? Finally, yodlers in Basel didn’t get … Read more
The Turkish capital, Ankara, is busy preparing for the NATO summit on July 7 and 8. The high-profile meeting is taking place amid international tensions, fueled by US President Donald Trump’s statements against the trans-Atlantic security alliance. Nevertheless, the summit is particularly important for Turkey because it has NATO’s second-largest army and plays a central … Read more
Victor Willis, the lead singer of disco group Village People died on Wednesday, said his spouse. He was 74. Willis co-wrote the hit “YMCA” and was initially against Donald Trump using the song for his campaign rallies but in January 2025 he surprised fans by performing the song, with his signature dance, at Trump’s second … Read more