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  Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name even deeper into football folklore on Tuesday, becoming the first male player in history to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments as Portugal cruised to victory over Uzbekistan. The 41-year-old captain silenced his critics with a vintage display, ending a frustrating goal drought by scoring twice in Portugal’s group-stage encounter and setting a remarkable new World Cup record. Ronaldo struck in the sixth minute to give Portugal an early lead before adding a second goal in the 39th minute after racing onto a perfectly weighted through ball. The brace not only put Portugal firmly in control of the match but also secured a place in football history for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner. The goals mean Ronaldo has now scored in six separate World Cups — Germany 2006, South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014, Russia 2018, Qatar 2022 and the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. No male player has ever achieved that feat. The miles...

  A  severe heatwave across Europe has resulted in at least 18 deaths in France and broken long-standing temperature records in several major cities. Meteorologists attribute the extreme weather to an atmospheric phenomenon known as an “Omega block,” which is pulling intense heat from North Africa and the Sahara Desert across the European continent. In  France, regional authorities confirmed the deaths of three elderly citizens in the Bordeaux region due to heat-related health complications. Officials also reported that 13 people drowned between Sunday and Monday as citizens sought relief in open waters, prompting emergency services to advise the public to use only supervised swimming areas. Additionally, emergency responders were unable to revive two young children found unconscious in a vehicle in the southeastern town of Carpentras. The  heatwave has broken multiple historical records. In Bordeaux, temperatures reached 41.9 degrees Celsius, surpassing previous hig...

  Nollywood actress and TV host, Osas Ighodaro, has earned a lead role in a new micro-drama series titled ‘Imported Bahu’. The Nolly-Bollywood comedy-drama series was announced on Monday on Instagram by the executive producer, Hamisha Daryani Ahuja. Ac cording to her, the project pairs Ighodaro with Bollywood actor and model Rajniesh Duggall in a story that explores love, family secrets, and a unique cross-cultural romance. ‎She added that the series is set to premiere on 2 July 2026, exclusively on LebaraPlay, Africa’s first telecoms-owned micro-drama platform. ‎Sharing the news, Ahuja wrote: “For months, we’ve been keeping a secret. Today, we’re finally sharing it. Introducing Imported Bahu — @forever7entertainment’s first vertical microdrama series. A story of love, family, secrets, and one Imported Bahu who turns everything upside down. Created by: @hamishadaryaniahuja. Starring: @officialosas and @rajnieshduggall. Trailer out now! Premiering July 2nd on Lebara Play, Africa’s f...

Three students have been confirmed dead while seven others sustained injuries after two teenage boys carried out a shooting inside a high school in central Philippines. The incident occurred at San Jose National High School in Tacloban, located on the island of Leyte. According to authorities, the suspects, aged 14 and 15, allegedly gained access to the school premises and proceeded into a classroom armed with a .38 revolver and a 9mm pistol, where they opened fire without warning. Police said one of the suspects was apprehended shortly after the attack, while the second later turned himself in. Investigations indicate the shooting may be connected to a bullying dispute. Beyond the fatalities, three students were directly hit by gunfire, while four others sustained injuries as they attempted to flee the scene in panic. A spokesperson for the Philippine National Police, Colonel Allen Rae Co, said about 40 spent shell casings were recovered from the location, adding that investigations a...

A well-known  Ghanaian traditional spiritualist, Nana Kwaku Bonsam has made headlines ahead of England’s crucial World Cup group-stage encounter with Ghana after claiming he intends to use spiritual means to affect the performance of England captain, Harry Kane. England will be looking to secure qualification for the knockout stages when they face Ghana on Tuesday, having opened their campaign with an impressive victory over Croatia. Kane was one of the standout performers in that match, scoring twice to help the Three Lions make a strong start to the tournament. He told local media that he believes he can influence the outcome of the match by directing his efforts towards the England striker. “I am working on Harry Kane,” Bonsam said. “I have shown what I am capable of before, so I know what I must do to stop him. I am not wishing him a serious injury. It will be just enough to stop him against my country.” Bonsam has made similar claims in the past. Ahead of the 2014 World Cup, h...

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has become the all-time top scorer in World Cup history. Messi netted his 17th goal at the 2026 edition, to open the scoring against Austria. The Inter Miami superstar had missed the chance to break the record earlier in the game, after he rolled his penalty wide of the post. But Messi was not to be denied as he slotted home from the edge of the box to put Argentina ahead. He now moves clear of the previous record holder, Miroslav Klose, who drops down to second with 16 goals to his name. Messi is also the first player in history to feature at six World Cup. Top Scorers In World Cup History: 1). Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 17 2). Miroslav Klose (Germany) – 16 3). Ronaldo (Brazil) – 15 4). Gerd Müller (Germany) – 14 5). Kylian Mbappé (France) – 14