00:01Mexico won 2-0 against South Africa in a drama-filled opening match of the 2026 World Cup.
00:09Thousands of Albanians protest in the streets of Tirana for the 10th consecutive day against a development project on an
00:16uninhabited island, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Eddie Rama.
00:21Mexico made an immediate impression in a drama-filled opening match of the 2026 World Cup, winning 2-0 against
00:29South Africa in a game that produced three red cards.
00:33In front of a crowd of more than 80,000 spectators, Mexico took the lead in the ninth minute when
00:38Julian Quiñones scored the opening goal of the tournament.
00:4235-year-old striker Raúl Jiménez headed in Mexico's second goal at the Estadio Azteca, which became the first stadium
00:50in the world to host games at three World Cups.
00:53South Africa had Svefelo Sitole dismissed for denying a goal-scoring opportunity, before Temazwane was shown a red card for
01:01a slap.
01:02Mexico's Cesar Montes was also sent off for a late foul.
01:06It was the first time there were three red cards given in the opening match of a World Cup tournament.
01:12And it's the most in a World Cup game since four were handed out when Portugal played the Netherlands at
01:17the 2006 tournament in Germany.
01:20Before kickoff, Colombian superstar Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy performs Dai Dai, the official song of the tournament.
01:28And Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli rounded off the opening ceremony.
01:33The second opening day match saw South Korea take a late game lead against the Czech Republic, leading them to
01:40a 2-1 win.
01:41Mexico now has three points in Group A and plays South Korea next Thursday in Guadalajara.
01:50US President Donald Trump says he's cancelled planned strikes on Iran on Thursday night, once again hinting at the possibility
01:58of signing a deal, a move he's resorted to repeatedly but has yet to deliver.
02:03Trump claims talks had been approved in Iran at the senior official level, with a deal expected to be signed
02:09in Europe in the coming days.
02:11His claim was however denied by Iranian state media, which reported no text had been approved.
02:18The wind down comes after an earlier post where the Republican president had vowed very hard hits by the US
02:24military on various positions across Iran, and would have been the second consecutive night of US attacks despite the fragile
02:30truce.
02:32His hinting at a deal has been a recurring strategy, in the past two weeks utilized on at least three
02:37different occasions, with the latest on Tuesday, where he had claimed advanced talks are two to three days away from
02:43producing a deal.
02:44Trump says the naval blockade imposed on all Iranian ports will remain in place, which the administration has previously claimed
02:52without providing evidence that it's costing the Iranian economy around $500 million a day in losses.
02:59It's not yet clear what the US is pursuing in a deal, as Trump's latest remarks have indicated that Washington
03:05is looking to secure control of Iran's energy infrastructure, like they did with Venezuela, and are no longer seeking a
03:12nuclear-only arrangement.
03:14The Iranians, on the other hand, have remained firm in their position, with their demands still being developing civilian-purpose
03:21nuclear projects, unfreezing internationally-blocked assets, full US regional withdrawal, and a permanent truce in Lebanon.
03:32Pope Leo XIV began a deeply symbolic leg of his visit to Spain on Thursday, arriving in the Canary Islands
03:38with a clear focus on the migration crisis.
03:40After being welcomed at the airport by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, the pontiff traveled to the dock at Arginagin in
03:46Gran Canaria, one of Europe's main entry points for migrants crossing from Africa.
03:51There he met with migrants, volunteers, and humanitarian organizations working on the ground.
03:56Leo XIV warned that Europe must not grow accustomed to the sea becoming what he called a cemetery without gravestones,
04:02and called for greater cooperation between countries of origin, transit, and destination to protect migrant safety and dignity.
04:10Human dignity has no passport, he said.
04:12The Pope also stressed the urgent need to open safe and legal routes for migrants, to strengthen reception systems, and
04:19to crack down on the criminal networks profiting from human trafficking.
04:23As a final gesture at the Arginagin docks, Leo XIV threw a bouquet of flowers into the sea, a tribute
04:31to the countless migrants who never completed the crossing.
04:37Thai princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol has died aged 47, more than three years after she was hospitalized following a sudden illness.
04:47The king's eldest daughter was suffering from an abdominal infection and was relying on medical devices to support her lung
04:54and kidney functions, until she passed away on Thursday evening.
05:14Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol was active in justice reform efforts and an advocate for women's rights.
05:18She became known for her project that helps rehabilitate incarcerated Thai women ahead of their release, and has also held
05:25several positions with the United Nations.
05:45The princess will lie in state at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, and her funeral will be held with the
05:50highest honors according to royal tradition, the royal palace announced.
05:56The number of personal injury accidents caused by electric scooters in Hungary increased by more than 70% last year
06:02compared to the previous year, and the statistics have since worsened as the number of scooters has increased.
06:08According to data from the National Ambulance Service, more than 1,100 people were injured in electric scooter accidents, including
06:15almost 450 children, by the end of May this year.
06:19It is estimated that there are between 100 and 120,000 electric scooters in circulation in Hungary.
06:25The danger is that many people ride them fast, without helmets, and not always in a sober state.
06:30The president of the Future Mobility Association says the biggest problem is that there is no regulation that applies specifically
06:37to these vehicles.
06:38The North and the United Nations is a 25 meter, a 25 meter, a 25 meter, a 25 meter, a
06:4325 meter, a 25 meter, a 20 meter, so it's an absolutely kényelmous time.
06:48A mi tapasztalataink azt mutatják, hogy alapvetően a rolleresek nagy része szabálykövető.
06:52Nyilván van közöttük olyan, aki rugalmasabban kezéli a szabályokat,
06:56de hogyha lenne egy olyan keretrendszer, amit megfelelő edukációval minél szélesebb körben el lehetne juttatni a riderekhez,
07:02akkor azt gondolom, hogy sokkal kevesebb baleset lenne.
07:05És emellett nagyon fontos lenne az is, hogy nem csak a rendvédelmi szervek,
07:09hanem az egyébként nem rollerrel közlekhetők, például az autósok vagy kerékpárosok,
07:12hogy ne agyiszen a gyalogolok is tisztában legyenek azzal, hogy hol találkozhatnak szembe rolleresel a városban.
07:18According to Transport Minister David Vitezi,
07:21the regulation of electric scooters is such an important issue
07:24that it cannot wait for a comprehensive amendment of the Highway Code,
07:28but must be addressed sooner.
07:30He proposes a separate phase for the rules on high-powered scooters
07:33because of the increasing number and severity of accidents.
07:37Other European cities are facing similar challenges.
07:39In London, where e-scooters operate under a tightly-regulated rental scheme,
07:44more than 2 million trips were recorded last year
07:46and serious injuries remain rare.
07:48But concerns persist over pavement clutter, accessibility
07:51and the widespread illegal use of private scooters,
07:54showing that regulation alone is not a complete solution.
08:04Eurofice is in the air,
08:05soldiers moving between the exhibition halls
08:07and thousands of visitors on the showground.
08:09The Ila Aerospace Trade Fair is underway in Berlin.
08:15Alongside aircraft, helicopters and more traditional weapons systems,
08:19this year's event is placing a strong emphasis on drones
08:22and other unmanned technologies.
08:24Many companies are showcasing systems developed
08:26in response to lessons learned from Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine,
08:29or technologies already being used on the battlefield.
08:33During his visit to the trade fair, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stopped
08:37at German drone company Quantum Systems,
08:39which was unveiling its new Pulse P-19 platform.
08:42The aircraft can be operated either with a pilot or autonomously
08:46and can be used for reconnaissance and surveillance missions.
08:48We can also see here the small parts of these drones
08:52of the aircraft carrier buildings,
08:53which can be installed and then used to be installed,
08:56um other drones from the air to find the water.
08:59We know that in Ukraine in the classic sense that
09:02you can put the drone on the ground
09:05and start from there,
09:07um the Shahehats to find the aircraft carrier.
09:09And here there would be a chance,
09:11And that reminds me of the opportunity to start these drones from a flying airplane.
09:18Drones and autonomous systems are among the technologies that are attracting the most
09:22attention at this year's events.
09:26The trade fair brings manufacturers, investors, military leaders and politicians to discuss
09:31how these technologies are evolving, which capabilities will be needed in the years ahead
09:35and the role European companies can play.
09:38As Europe's security landscape continues to change, these questions have become increasingly important.
09:49Kampfjets am Himmel, Drohnen und autonome Systeme in den Hallen.
09:52Die ILA gilt als die wichtigste Luft- und Raumfahrtmesse Deutschlands.
09:56Ein Schwerpunkt liegt dieses Jahr auf der Verteidigungsindustrie und den Innovationen, die die Streitkräfte der Zukunft prägen sollen.
10:02Johanna Urbanschik bei der ILA für Euronews.
10:08American pop icon Taylor Swift has become the youngest woman ever to be inducted into the Songwriters' Hall of Fame.
10:15The 36-year-old artist achieved this prestigious honor 20 years after her first song was released.
10:21And she has recorded 12 albums since, tinged with pop, country and folk vibes that have earned her 14 Grammy
10:28Awards and a record hall of four albums of the year.
10:32Upon receiving the honor, Swift said songwriting was instinctive for her and that no one taught her how to do
10:38it,
10:38while also crediting her family's sacrifice for her career as they had to move from Pennsylvania to Nashville, Tennessee.
10:46Taylor Swift has undeniably shaped contemporary pop music trends with her songwriting,
10:51and she was honored alongside other important figures, including Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Christopher Stewart, Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins.
11:08In his acceptance speech, R&B songwriter, producer and rapper Christopher Tricky Stewart, best known for his works Beyoncé's Single
11:17Ladies, Rihanna's Umbrella,
11:19Mariah Carey's Touch My Body and Justin Bieber's Baby, has thanked God, his family and artists and mentors he has
11:26worked with.
11:28Meanwhile, British singer and songwriter, Raya, received the prestigious Hall David Starlight Award.
11:35She ended her speech by stating that songwriters deserve a cutoff master royalties.
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