Belgium’s Youri Tielemans (8) celebrates after scoring during the World Cup Round of 32 match against Senegal. (AP Photo) Belgium produced one of the greatest escapes of the FIFA World Cup 2026, overturning a two-goal deficit with three late goals — including the latest goal in World Cup history — to beat Senegal 3-2 after … Read more
Quote of the day by Plato (AI-generated image) Most of us have grumbled about the people in charge at some point. The bad boss, the poor leader, the committee that makes a mess of things. But how often do we consider our own part in letting them get there? More than two thousand years ago, … Read more
England’s Harry Kane (9) celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) Harry Kane’s match-winning brace against DR Congo did far more than rescue England’s World Cup campaign. Within the space of 11 unforgettable … Read more
Quote of the day by Mother Teresa (AI-generated image) Today’s quote of the day comes from Mother Teresa, the Catholic nun whose name has become shorthand for selfless service. She once said, “In this life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love.” It is one of her most … Read more
Quote of the Day by Princess Diana Think back to a moment in your childhood when an adult made you feel truly valued. A teacher who believed in you, a relative who really listened, someone who made you feel like you mattered. Odds are you still remember it. Princess Diana understood how much those moments … Read more
Climate conferences are usually remembered for negotiations between governments, emissions targets and lengthy policy discussions. During the 2021 United Nations climate summit in Glasgow, however, one of the most widely discussed speeches came from someone who was not a politician, scientist or business leader. Instead, it was delivered by a 15-year-old school student from Tamil … Read more
Volcanoes have shaped some of the world’s most productive landscapes, leaving behind fertile soils, natural harbours and landscapes that have supported communities for centuries. The same geological forces that enrich the land also create hazards that can return with little warning. Around the world, millions of people continue to live beneath active volcanoes, accepting the … Read more
In a subsequent update, the secretariat said a third victim, a 48-year-old woman, suffered asphyxiation on a nearby street. Three people died from suffocation after massive crowds gathered on the streets of Mexico City to celebrate the country’s FIFA World Cup victory, the capital’s health secretariat said early on Wednesday.The victims were caught up in … Read more
Deep in the rugged hills outside Ojai, California, a lonely bridge and winding mountain road have become the setting for one of the state’s most enduring ghost stories. For decades, locals have spoken of Char-Man, a horribly burned figure said to emerge from the surrounding forests after dark, terrifying anyone who dares to enter his … Read more
[ Abhishek Sharma‘s year-long reign as the world’s No. 1 T20I batter has ended after India teammate Ishan Kishan moved ahead by a slender margin of seven rating points in the latest ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings.The 27-year-old’s rise is the result of his consistent form, especially during this year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. … Read more