UK lions predict England’s World Cup fate
Lionesses and lions at a UK sanctuary were given World Cup-themed boxes to choose from, with keepers treating their picks as playful predictions for England’s group-stage matches. Read More
Ukraine: Kyiv under fire again as russian strikes send residents into shelters
Ukraine’s capital came under a major missile attack early on 15 June, with air defence systems intercepting projectiles above the city. Authorities reported injuries as residents sought refuge in shelters…
Dutch supporters bring sea of orange to World Cup host city
Thousands of Dutch fans dressed in orange marched, danced and chanted outside Dallas Stadium ahead of the Netherlands’ World Cup match against Japan. A handful of Japanese supporters also joined…
New York erupts as Knicks win first NBA title since 1973
Knicks fans flooded the streets of New York after the team defeated the Spurs 94-90 to claim its first NBA championship in more than five decades. Read More
Lebanon: UN clears debris in Dibbine after Israeli withdrawal
UN peacekeepers and heavy machinery entered the southern Lebanese village of Dibbine on 5 June to clear debris left by recent fighting. Read More
Venezuela’s Dancing Devils revive centuries-old Corpus Christi rite
Children making their First Communion were accompanied by masked “Dancing Devils” in Tarmas, Venezuela. The centuries-old Corpus Christi celebration symbolises the triumph of good over evil and remains a key…
Giant Lionel Messi statue dismantled in Kolkata
A 21-metre statue of Lionel Messi in Kolkata has been removed less than a year after its unveiling due to safety fears over its stability in strong winds. Read More
Pope Leo XIV tests Ferrari’s electric future with new Luce supercar
Ferrari presented its first fully electric car, the Ferrari Luce, to Pope Leo XIV during a meeting at Castel Gandolfo on 26 May. Read More
Climbers race up giant bun tower at Hong Kong’s colourful Bun Festival
Contestants climbed a 14-metre tower covered in thousands of steamed buns during Hong Kong’s annual Bun Scrambling Competition, one of the highlights of the traditional Cheung Chau Bun Festival. Read…
Greece protesters marched in Athens outside Israeli embassy
Around 1,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through Athens on Thursday after Israël intercepted a flotilla carrying Gaza activists, gathering outside the Israeli embassy as international criticism over the arrests mounted. Read…