Tuesday 14 July 2026 - 21:00
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its final stages, attention is also turning to the race for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, football's most prestigious individual award. Outstanding performances during the tournament, combined with achievements at club level, have strengthened the credentials of several world-class players. The semi-finals......
Health experts are warning that excessive alcohol consumption during the 2026 FIFA World Cup could have lasting effects on male fertility, with the impact on sperm quality potentially continuing for several months after the tournament ends. Medical specialists explain that sperm production is a continuous process that typically takes between......
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its decisive stages, with the semi-finals determining the finalists, several of the tournament's biggest stars have already seen their hopes of lifting football's most prestigious trophy come to an end. While the competition has produced memorable performances and surprising results, a number of......
UNESCO has warned that international funding for education could decline by as much as 30% between 2023 and 2027, raising concerns about the future of learning opportunities for millions of children and young people around the world. The warning comes from the organization's latest Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report, which highlights......
International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan has failed in his attempt to overturn an interim suspension imposed by the United Kingdom’s legal regulator, prolonging uncertainty around the leadership of the world’s main permanent court for war crimes. The Bar Standards Board announced on Tuesday that Khan’s......
A new study suggests that just one hour of structured training can significantly improve people's ability to distinguish between real human faces and those generated by artificial intelligence, offering a practical defense against the growing threat of deepfake technology. The research, conducted by scientists from the University of Aberdeen......
The United Nations has announced plans to mobilize up to $100 million through its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to help vulnerable communities prepare for the potential impacts of the developing El Niño climate pattern. The initiative reflects the UN's growing emphasis on anticipatory humanitarian action, a strategy that......
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi has expressed skepticism about the possibility of establishing a single global system to oversee artificial intelligence, arguing that the technology is evolving too rapidly and across too many jurisdictions for centralized control to be realistic. Speaking in an interview,......
The global smartphone industry recorded its weakest second-quarter performance in more than a decade as persistent shortages of memory chips continued to disrupt production, increase device prices and weigh on consumer demand. According to preliminary estimates from Counterpoint Research, worldwide smartphone shipments declined by 11% year......
The United States and Europe could require an estimated $23.6 trillion in additional investment by 2050 to reduce their economic and technological dependence on China, according to recent economic analysis highlighting the scale of the challenge facing Western economies. The projected investment would support the development of alternative......
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has sparked a major reshuffle among national football teams, with at least 16 head coaches leaving their positions after their countries failed to achieve expected results during the tournament. Several of football's most recognizable managers are among those departing. Portugal's Roberto Martínez, Germany's......
The global music industry is moving to establish clearer rules around artificial intelligence-generated content, with major professional organisations proposing a new labelling system designed to inform audiences about how much AI contributes to musical creations. The initiative aims to improve transparency, particularly on streaming platforms,......
Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to its lowest level in several weeks on Sunday, highlighting the growing impact of heightened geopolitical tensions on one of the world's most important energy corridors. According to maritime tracking data, only six vessels crossed the strategic waterway during the day, marking a significant......
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Throne Day 2026
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
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Iran under the lens
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