A punishing heatwave sweeping across much of Europe prompted a partial alcohol ban in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and the closure of a soccer fan zone in Spain, as temperatures climbed towards record levels.

The former Netherlands coach said the result, secured thanks to goalkeeper Eloy Room's 15 saves, was reward for supporters who never lost faith despite a bruising 7-1 defeat by Germany in their World Cup debut six days earlier.

Britain's Observer newspaper said Prime Minister Keir Starmer was expected to resign on Monday and set out a timetable for his departure, though a government source said Starmer remained focused on getting on with the job of governing.

Industry representatives stated that fiscal pressures have narrowed spending capacity among regional governments, particularly for healthcare services and medical equipment procurement.

Beyond the goals and the glamor of the 2026 pitch, the FIFA World Cup has quietly evolved into humanity's most powerful arena for political survival, cultural recognition and global solidarity.

"I think we're going to hopefully make progress on the nuclear issue, make progress on the Lebanon ceasefire issue. Those are the two big things that I think we're to be focused on," Vance told reporters before departing from Joint Base Andrews, saying he could only join the talks "for a day or two."

Negotiators from the United States and Iran were set to start peace talks in Switzerland on Sunday.

Substitute Deniz Undav was the hero for Germany, scoring a 68th-minute equalizer before calmly slotting his second in the fourth minute of stoppage time to settle an enthralling Group E game in Toronto.

The talks in Burgenstock, Switzerland, are meant to open a two-month negotiation period on issues left unresolved by the initial accord, notably Iran's nuclear program.

The site includes a circular stone platform unlike any other unearthed in that part of Mexico.

Some businesses in cities hosting the 2026 World Cup matches have been riding a wave of international customers, while others find themselves locked out of the action.

US officials including President Donald Trump have expressed frustration at Israel's campaign in Lebanon.

Testing had confirmed the bird, found sick near Esperance, a town about 570 km southeast of Perth, the capital of Western Australia, had the deadly strain.

Vozinha said he was delighted his mother would finally be able to see him play at the World Cup in person, but made it clear he wanted the focus to return to soccer.

A day of celebration for the co-hosts got even better later Friday after Paraguay's 1-0 victory over Turkey confirmed that the US would clinch top spot in Group D, ensuring a theoretically easier draw in the last 32.

Ten years on from a referendum that triggered Britain's exit from the European Union, the nation's small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) find themselves caught between mountains of paperwork, rising costs and dashed expectations.

The current heatwave is already the second of the year for many, and means summer is kicking off for tens of millions of Western Europeans with another spell of extreme heat.

The Malaysian state is set to host a three-day summit that puts young people at the center of environmental action, followed by one of Southeast Asia's best-known events: a three-day celebration of world music and cultural heritage.

YY's complaint was followed by the emergence of a video that allegedly documented the abuse. Malaysian police said the footage, recorded on July 26 last year, showed a man and a woman repeatedly punching and slapping a domestic worker while another man and a woman verbally abused her.

The new aircraft features leather seats, plush carpets, wooden panelling, walls colored tan and light brown with shades of gold and patriotic-themed pictures, including a framed print of a duck swimming in the Reflecting Pool.

As cancer cases climb in Indonesia, hospitals are increasingly combining genetic testing with multidisciplinary teams of specialists to speed up diagnoses, tailor treatments and improve patient outcomes.

The death of a runner during a marathon event in Jakarta last week has raised concerns about participant preparedness and emergency medical response, as long-distance running continues to gain popularity in the capital.

The European Commission will propose a new law requiring EU companies to diversify their sources of key supplies, its president Ursula von der Leyen has said, while China urged the G7 nations to respect market economy principles and international trading rules.

The defendants allegedly dismantled posts and destroyed equipment and other property belonging to the Forest Enforcement Task Force (PKH) causing estimated state losses of around Rp 50 million.

Lebanese President Jospeh Aoun stressed "the need for Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory to cease through the achievement of a comprehensive ceasefire".

Topping the demands made by students across the archipelago are to stop the free meals and rural cooperatives programs, restore the TNI to its original defense function and to stabilize the national currency.

The government has issued Government Regulation (PP) No. 19/2026 on state asset fund Danantara, allowing entities under Danantara Investment Management (DIM) to receive state capital injections from the state budget for purposes of national development and public service. While Danantara recently secured investment grade credit ratings, the new regulation raises concerns about moral hazard, particularly as questions on the fund’s governance, transparency and financial disclosures remain unresolved.