Under the 2026 World Cup: the schedule changes for the less obvious reasons
Tags: USA/Middle East/Politics/Sport/Football
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, media outlets have discussed how the number of goals changed, which will be played by 11 April. The Conversation explains that it is the time of the matches that changes depending on the tournament stages. In a separate DW report, it is stated that in host cities the atmosphere and the fans’ excitement are designed to ensure the matches proceed with the participation of major teams. Read more
03 Jul 2026, 08:23
Switzerland eliminated Algeria and advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup
Tags: Sport/Football
Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 and advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Breel Embolo scored in the 10th minute, and Dan Ndoye doubled the lead with another quick goal. In the Round of 16, Switzerland will face the winner of the Colombia vs. Ghana match. Read more
03 Jul 2026, 08:11
Citizen Lab says it found Pegasus spyware targeting Stelios Koulou in 2022 and 2023
Tags: Crime/Technology/Research/Europe
Citizen Lab researchers say the Pegasus phone targeting Stelios Koulou was operated under the PEGA program. They also say that they could not definitively confirm who operated Pegasus. The report also notes that the first infection took place between 21 years old in 2022 and 6 to 7 years in 2023. Read more
03 Jul 2026, 08:11
Indonesian police found a U.S. citizen’s body with a gunshot wound in Papua
Tags: Crime/USA/Aviation
The body of U.S. citizen Nicholas F. Goselin was found in Papua with a gunshot wound, Indonesian police said. The materials also indicate that the victim’s family, who was a supporter of Morning Star, had been involved in the symbolic separatist activities of Papua. It is also noted in the materials that the cause of death was shooting, as well as strangling. Read more
03 Jul 2026, 07:46
Ramos scores late to seal Portugal’s 1/8 win
Tags: Sport/Football
Portugal advanced past Croatia thanks to a 2-1 win in the 1/16 final, with a late goal from Gonçalo Ramos in the 90+4th minute. The article also notes that the goal by Gonçalo was scored against Croatia after a well-developed attack. In the 1/8 final, Portugal will play Spain. Read more
03 Jul 2026, 07:30
Iran’s missiles were launched from inside Ali Khamenei’s territory
Tags: Russia/Middle East/Politics
Iran’s missiles were launched from inside Ali Khamenei’s territory in Tehran. According to AP, Tehran’s missiles were launched from the Supreme Leader’s territory, and it also showed that the missiles were launched at the time of the Supreme Leader’s meeting. CNN reports that the missiles were launched from two different locations, and the material shows the missile launch from the Imam Khomeini Mosalla and from inside the Imam Reza shrine. Read more
03 Jul 2026, 07:16
Putin says it is not necessary to mention the critical problems with the supply of weapons in the RF
Tags: Ukraine/Russia/Energy/Politics
After Putin’s statement about the supply of weapons in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin says it is not necessary to mention the critical situation that is driving the offensive. At the same time, the materials also say that the supply of weapons is normalized, and that the system is working. Read more
03 Jul 2026, 07:16
England face Mexico with Messi at 1:00 as match goes into extra time
Tags: Football/Sport/Europe/Politics
England face Mexico in the 1/8 final at 1:00 BST. Due to the time difference, the Mexico-Site match is expected to start at 6pm. The match is also expected to be delayed for those in the UK, who may not be able to watch it until 5am. Read more
03 Jul 2026, 07:14
Rodriguez’s report critical of landings in Venezuela by Venesuela
Tags: Well-being/Middle East/Politics
DW’s correspondent Rodriguez says that on Thursday he was investigating the landings that were carried out in the country. The material says that the number of deaths was 2,595 and the number of injuries was 12,400. Meanwhile, the material notes that the U.S. has provided funding for the investigation into the humanitarian crisis. The material says that the U.S. has provided funding for the investigation into the humanitarian crisis. Read more
03 Jul 2026, 07:05
New York police investigate death of man after apparent stabbing by ONI headquarters
Tags: Crime/USA/Politics
A man in New York died after being stabbed at the ONI headquarters. Police said the man was taken to Bellevue Hospital at about 6:30 p.m. ET, where he later died. Investigators and media identified the victim as Logba Rangzen, saying that the reason for his death was unknown and that the authorities were not able to establish the cause of his death. Read more
03 Jul 2026, 06:49
Horvat scores an aggregate 2-1 as Croatia beat England 2-1 on the night to reach the Round of 16
Tags: Sport/Football
Horvat’s goal made it 2-1 on the night and gave Croatia a 2-1 aggregate lead after the 32nd minute. Croatia’s captain Ronald equalized, and Gonçal Ramos scored the winning goal with a decisive time. The match ended 2-2, with VAR confirming the offside. Read more
03 Jul 2026, 06:13
Lithuania’s president-elect announces constitutional amendments on nuclear weapons
Tags: Energy/Europe/Politics
President-elect Gitanas Nausėda says that the majority of parliamentary factions support amending the constitution on nuclear weapons. In addition, according to the Ukrainian-language material, it is necessary to have at least 94 out of 141 votes in the Seimas during the third reading. The material also says that Lithuania is preparing to violate the agreement with NATO. Read more
03 Jul 2026, 05:47
Switzerland face Algeria in the 1/8 final of the 2026 World Cup
Tags: Sport/Football
Switzerland will face Algeria in the 1/8 final of the 2026 World Cup at BC Place Vancouver. According to The Guardian, the match starts at 8pm local time, while Marca says that if Algeria score, the game will be open. Read more
03 Jul 2026, 05:02
VAR awarded a goal for Gvardiol in the match vs Croatia—Portugal
Tags: Sport/Football
In the match Croatia—Portugal, VAR awarded a goal for Josko Gvardiol, which Croatia’s defender scored at the end of the match. According to BBC Sport, the decision was made after reviewing the footage. Independent says that, after the VAR review, the “snickometer” technology indicated that the ball did not cross the line. Read more
03 Jul 2026, 04:52
Trump’s impeachment trial in the U.S. Capitol: US Capitol Police arrested a man who attacked the steps
Tags: Crime/USA/Politics
The man attacked the steps of the U.S. Capitol while the impeachment trial of Donald Trump was underway. US Capitol Police said that officers arrested a man who attacked the steps, but he was able to break free. According to the police, he was charged with disorderly conduct for attacking the steps, while the Removal Coalition said it would not comment. The material also notes that the representative of Al Green said he was acting in support of the Texas congressman. Read more
03 Jul 2026, 03:58