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MONTERREY, Mexico: South Korea’s World Cup hopes hang by a thread after a 1-0 loss to South Africa on Wednesday (Jun 24).The Taegeuk Warriors can still reach the last 32 as one of the best third-placed teams, but need results elsewhere to go their way.Thapelo Maseko fired into the bottom corner in the 63rd minute to put South Africa through to the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time. They finished second in Group A on four points behind winners Mexico and will face co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles on Jun 28. South Korea, who started with talisman…

NewsFeedTwo years after deadly Gen Z protests forced Kenya’s government to withdraw a tax bill, lawmakers have approved another controversial package of financial measures. President William Ruto’s administration says it is needed to raise $770 million ahead of the 2027 elections. Al Jazeera’s Reem Takieddine has more.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Five-term incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat was defeated in the Democratic primary Tuesday night in what political observers are calling a stunning upset by newcomer Darializa Avila Chevalier — a political earthquake not just for New York City politics, but also for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, which Espaillat chairs.Avila Chevalier was backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a fellow democratic socialist who was a kingmaker on Tuesday night, with all three of his progressive picks winning their races. Two of those Mamdani endorsed, including Avila Chevalier, defeated incumbent Democrats.But Espaillat, a power broker in Washington and in the Upper…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A woman linked to the cultlike group known as the Zizians was charged Wednesday in the killings of her parents, with prosecutors alleging she arranged the murders on her 30th birthday and did not act alone.Michelle Zajko, 33, faces murder, burglary and conspiracy charges in the deaths of Rita and Richard Zajko, who were found shot to death in their Chester Heights, Pennsylvania, home on New Year’s Eve 2022.Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse said investigators believe Zajko helped plan the killings, although authorities do not yet know who fired the fatal…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Caitlin Clark’s night ended early Wednesday as the Fever guard exited before the fourth quarter of Indiana’s game against the Phoenix Mercury.The Fever announced Clark was ruled out for the remainder of the game with a back issue.It is unclear when Clark first began experiencing back discomfort, but she appeared to tweak it after a second-quarter foul. She left the court with just over five minutes remaining in the third quarter and did not return, the Indianapolis Star reported.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever…

PUBLIC HEALTH IMPLICATIONSThe city’s rodent problem has drawn attention as well due to the public health implications.In May, Hong Kong recorded its first human case of rat hepatitis E for the year.About one in five rats carry the virus. While human infections are rare, people can potentially contract the virus through food or water contaminated by rat waste.Symptoms may include fever, nausea and vomiting, though some infected people show no symptoms. Severe cases can result in liver failure.Cases have been on the rise globally, with more than 50 recorded so far, said Dr Siddharth Sridhar, a clinical associate professor at…

Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after two back-to-back earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck, killing at least 32 people.A major search and rescue operation is under way after Wednesday’s quakes caused widespread damage, especially in the capital, Caracas.Recommended Stories list of 1 itemend of listEmergency crews are searching through the rubble of collapsed buildings while authorities closed the country’s main airport in Caracas, suspended classes and mobilised health workers to respond to the disaster.The United States Geological Survey (USGS) warned that “high casualties and extensive damage are probable”, and US President Donald Trump said the quakes –…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Trump administration marked a major immigration enforcement milestone Wednesday, announcing that federal authorities have arrested more than 10,000 suspected gang members since President Donald Trump began his second term.The arrests are part of the administration’s broader immigration enforcement campaign, which officials say is aimed at removing violent criminals from U.S. communities.According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), those arrested have been accused of crimes including murder, assault with a deadly weapon, drug trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, robbery and extortion.Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has delivered…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. Park Police is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a person captured on camera as part of an investigation into damage to the Reflecting Pool and the alleged destruction of government property in Washington, D.C.Police said the incident happened Friday at about 3:36 p.m. at the Reflecting Pool on the grounds of the Lincoln Memorial in the nation’s capital.Video released by police shows what appears to be a person kneeling next to the Reflecting Pool and reaching an arm into the water.The person appears to have dark hair and is…