DR Congo is Mired in conflict, vast resources, and governance struggles as Ebola outbreaks and regional tensions shape its policy agenda.
A set of Round of 32 matches has delivered shocks and late finishes, with Brazil beating Japan 2-1 thanks to a stoppage-time winner by Gabriel Martinelli, Germany eliminated on penalties by Paraguay, and Morocco advancing after a tense shootout against the Netherlands. The results reshape the knockout bracket as teams chase momentum.
Mexico has progressed to the World Cup knockout stages after a 2-0 win over Ecuador at the Azteca. Celebrations have turned tragic with multiple deaths due to asphyxiation amid large crowds, police response, and reports of chants viewed as homophobic. The city is mourning as authorities investigate the incidents and monitor crowds.
France has dazzled the World Cup with flair and ruthlessness, while other teams face mixed fortunes. Mbappé leads with a brace, Olise shines as a creative force, and co-hosts look to capitalize on crowd support as knockout rounds approach.
Federal officers have issued warnings to at least two upstate New York residents over posts critical of ICE after a Minneapolis shooting. The notices, delivered while readers were elsewhere, say online content could violate doxxing laws. The cases raise First Amendment concerns as civil liberties groups warn of chilling effects.