South Korea beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup Group A opener, with Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring key goals.
Mexico began FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 2-0 win over South Africa in Mexico City, powered by goals from Quiñones and Jiménez.
Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto as Cyle Larin scored to secure the country’s first men’s World Cup point.
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UNHCR says refugee numbers fell for the first time in a decade, even as 117.8 million people remained forcibly displaced worldwide.
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EU ministers approved a new drugs strategy framework and action plan to address trafficking, drug harms, public health and security risks.
CEPI, Gavi, WHO and vaccine developers are advancing Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine work during an outbreak in DRC and Uganda.
Low cost digoxin is under renewed review after heart failure studies reported fewer worsening events in patients receiving digitalis therapy.
Health teams are tracking DRC and Uganda Ebola cases after WHO reported 139 suspected deaths and a rising suspected caseload in the region.
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SIS search activity rose across Europe in 2025 as automated checks exceeded 12 billion and biometric searches almost doubled year on year.
The EU package links cloud, AI, chips and open source measures to reduce digital dependencies and strengthen control over key technology.
ILO urges a human-centred AI shift, linking decent work, labour rights, skills and social dialogue to the future of global workplaces.
IONO Robotics has presented Workmate, an Austrian humanoid robot designed for industrial workplaces, manufacturing and logistics use.
Russian researchers patented an AI workflow that maps fractures, faults and veins in drilling core images for faster rock analysis at scale.
EU measures on space security now span satellite tracking, anti-spoofing, secure communications and connectivity amid rising orbital risks.