US sanctions Rwanda gold refinery accused of smuggling DR Congo's minerals

Fact check: Throwing cold water on heatwave disinformation as Europe swelters

Fact check: Throwing cold water on heatwave disinformation June 26, 2026With temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) this week, much of Europe is in a heat-induced stupor. France received the worst of it, recording its highest-ever temperature on Tuesday, leaving thousands of homes without electricity. More than 55 people have drownedas residents have jumped in the water to try to cool down.

Home Heroes and Japanese Stars Shine in Qingdao

The Qingdao Grand Prix opened with memorable performances as home favourite Wenna Zhuang delighted the local fans. Hayato Kondo claimed a second Qingdao title, Kokoro Fujishiro earned her first Grand Prix gold, Hifumi Abe added another title, Maysa Pardayeva celebrated a maiden World Tour victory. The IJF World Judo Tour has arrived in China for the Qingdao Grand Prix.

World Cup: Morocco's Ismael Saibari set for Bayern Munich

World Cup: Morocco's Ismael Saibari set for Bayern Munich June 26, 2026Scotland head coach Steve Clarke knew exactly what to expect from Ismael Saibari. "He's fast, he's powerful and he showed against Brazil that he knows how to take chances," he told reporters ahead of the World Cup Group C meeting between Scotland and Morocco in Boston last week. A week earlier, Saibari had put the Atlas Lions ahead against Brazil with a brilliant chip over goalkeeper, Alisson.

Venezuela earthquakes: nearly 600 people now confirmed dead