25 people dead in separate aviation crashes in France, Saudi Arabia
28/06/2026 | 4 min
11 people were killed when a small plane crashed in northeastern France on Sunday, reportedly while carrying skydivers. In a separate incident, a Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 people on board.
All 32 teams confirmed for World Cup knockout stage
28/06/2026 | 4 min
The lineup for the FIFA World Cup round of 32 is now complete, following the final Group J matches on Saturday. The knockout phase begins with South Africa facing Canada, while five-time champions Brazil take on Japan.
Croatia edges Ghana to seal World Cup knockout berth
28/06/2026 | 4 min
Croatia secured a place in the FIFA World Cup round of 32 with a 2-1 victory over Ghana in their final Group L match on Saturday. In the other match of the group, England beat Panama 2-0.
Venezuela quake death toll rises to 1,430
27/06/2026 | 4 min
Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez says the number of deaths from the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday has risen to 1,430. He said tens of thousands of people are still working around the clock on search and rescue operations.
International aid rushes in as search, rescue efforts continue in Venezuela
27/06/2026 | 4 min
International rescue teams and humanitarian aid are arriving to support relief efforts in Venezuela, with China also announcing emergency assistance.