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Amid the World Cup excitement in Mexico City, an unexpected star has captured fans’ attention. Osito, an eight-year-old rescue dog, has become a viral sensation as he rides through the city on the back of his owner’s cargo bicycle dressed in Mexico’s national team colours. Supporters stop to take photos and videos with the friendly poodle mix, who has become a familiar sight around fan zones and match screenings. His owner, Jorge Rangel, says Osito’s growing popularity has turned him into a symbol of joy and companionship during the tournament.
Published on 20/06/2026 – 22:29 GMT+2 The Netherlands secured a powerful 5-1 win against Sweden, bouncing back to lead Group F after a disappointing World Cup opener against Japan that ended in a draw. Brian Brobbey led the team to an early two-point lead with back-to-back goals in the first half, and Cody Gakpo extended the lead to 3-0 just after halftime, scoring in the 47th minute off a cross from Denzel Dumfries. He matched Brobbey when he scored on a right-footed shot from the left box in the 54th minute. The Dutch gameplan to play out wide to open…
By Botagoz Marabayeva Published on 16/06/2026 – 5:43 GMT+2•Updated 20/06/2026 – 13:17 GMT+2 The 1-gigawatt project is expected to attract nearly €26 billion in total investment from global technology companies, helping meet growing demand for AI computing capacity. The initiative forms part of Kazakhstan’s recently adopted national strategy for digital transformation and artificial intelligence. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov said the country’s goal is “to create a platform for hosting global digital infrastructure.” Under the agreements, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of AI and Digital Development and Firebird will cooperate on the development of AI infrastructure powered by NVIDIA technology. The partners also plan to…
Welcome back, this newsletter comes to you from the hall of the Justus Lipsius, as I am getting kicked out from the premises of the European Council summit after a whirlwind week of high-stakes diplomacy running between the placid shores of Lake Geneva in Évian-les-Bains and a too-hot-to handle Brussels. Un jeune homme si brillant. Frankly, you have to give it to Emmanuel Macron. The French president orchestrated a near-perfect G7 summit, balancing a mix of flattery, self-interest, European charm and a bit of luck to land a joint declaration with a clear win for Ukraine — and stage the…
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No date has been set for the politically sensitive trial, which adds to a series of scandals affecting Sánchez’s government. The charges come in a case stemming from a complaint by the ultra-Catholic association Hazte Oír and far-right groups including the political party Vox. Gómez, who denies any wrongdoing, is accused of exploiting her position as the prime minister’s wife for private gain through the creation and management of a chair at the Complutense University of Madrid, which she co-directed, as well as the alleged use of public funds and personal connections to advance private interests. A Spanish government official…
A Spanish court has ordered the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Begoña Gómez, to stand trial by jury for corruption and banned her from leaving the country, according to a court order released Saturday. Judge Juan Carlos Peinado ordered Gomez to hand in her passport and to appear before the court twice a month until a verdict is reached in the case, the ruling said. Peinado in April formally charged Gomez with embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption in business dealings and misappropriation of funds. The court has imposed these precautionary measures on Gómez and on Cristina Álvarez, an adviser at…
By Euronews with IJF Published on 20/06/2026 – 17:02 GMT+2 The second day of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam in Mongolia looked to be just as action packed as the first. With a large and expectant crowd inside the Steppe Arena, the first qualification points of the LA Olympic cycle drew more huge stars from the judo world. Before the action began, an opening ceremony consisting of traditional performance and dance entertained the spectators. Mr. Naser AL TAMIMI, International Judo Federation General Treasurer, formally opened the event. And there were also opening remarks from the Chief of Staff of the Office of the President,…
Federal aviation officials are hoping to sharply reduce close calls on airport runways by using artificial intelligence — an effort that comes after a deadly runway crash in New York this year refocused attention on such incidents. The Federal Aviation Administration has partnered with technology company Palantir, which has developed a new AI tool that the agency is already deploying to distill a firehose of data and predict potential problems with takeoffs and landings. That work has accelerated in the past five months with funding from last year’s GOP-led megalaw which allowed the FAA to backfill other modernization costs and devote…
By Nela Heidner & Euronews Published on 20/06/2026 – 14:46 GMT+2•Updated 14:51 Around 120 teams had travelled to a major handball tournament in Rastatt, Baden-Württemberg when a severe storm triggered dramatic scenes at the sports ground, which was also being used as a campsite. At around 11 pm, tents at the site were in danger of being torn away by the storm, a police spokesperson told SWR. As several people tried to secure them, lightning struck the area, leaving eight adults and a 13-year-old child injured. One person was seriously hurt, while the others sustained minor injuries. A further lightning strike at a…