Tuesday, September 1, 2026

World

July 10, 2026

Spanish researcher names newly-discovered mollusk species after Cape Verde’s World Cup hero Vozinha

Vozinha’s display in the country’s goalless draw against Spain powered the goalkeeper to global stardom.

Vozinha
July 10, 2026

Ryanair passenger partly sucked out of Boeing 737 plane as window dislodges after take-off

A witness said a passenger’s head and shoulders were sticking out of the broken window, and fellow passengers managed to pull him back inside the aircraft.

Ryanair
July 10, 2026

11 dead as wildfire ravages southern Spain

At least 11 people have been killed and eight injured as wildfire ravages Los Gallardos, Almería, in Southern Spain.

Los Angeles wildfire
July 10, 2026

Taiwan condemns China’s missile launch into Pacific Ocean

Taiwan urged the Chinese government to act responsibly to prevent further actions that threaten regional security.

Lai Ching-te (William Lai)
July 10, 2026

Israeli intelligence reveals Iran’s fresh plot to assassinate Trump

The Wall Street Journal on Thursday cited sources familiar with the matter, saying that Iran has “hatched a fresh plot to kill Trump”.

U.S. President Donald
July 9, 2026

Mbappé effigy burning in Paraguay fuels fans’ racism accusations

The decision to burn an effigy of Mbappe did not sit well with many on social media, and they are claiming racism as the motive behind it.

Mbappé effigy
July 9, 2026

Paraguayan senator defends racial slur against Mbappe as parliament condemns outburst

The case was debated on the floor of the Paraguayan parliament on Wednesday, and Ms Amarilla justified her statement, claiming that the Real Madrid player is not a true Frenchman.

Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla
July 9, 2026

Deschamps, Diaz confident of victory ahead of France, Morocco World Cup quarter-final clash

Morocco’s Brahim Diaz stated that the 2022 semifinalists were ready for the pressure against France.

Morroco and France teams