Television

After the hype, US World Cup dream collides with football reality

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - United States v Belgium - Fans gather in Washington, D.C. - Washington, D.C., U.S. - July 6, 2026 U.S. fans react as they watch the match on a big screen at the National Mall REUTERS/Eric Lee

Egypt's Hassan enjoying positive spotlight after journeyman coaching career

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Australia v Egypt - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - July 3, 2026 Egypt coach Hossam Hassan celebrates after the match as Egypt qualify for the Round of 16 stage of the World Cup REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

Iranian mourners call for vengeance on Trump during Khamenei funeral procession

People attend a funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes, in Tehran, Iran July 6, 2026. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/ Handout via REUTERS

HK actor Michael Tao makes rare public appearance with wife in KL, following secret marriage in 2025

Michael Tao and his wife Ka Yee (middle) have largely kept their relationship under wraps since they began dating in 2008.

Married At First Sight UK star arrested on suspicion of rape, BBC says

Cropped shot of an unrecognizable newlywed couple doing a pinky swear gesture on their wedding day

Microdramas, often dismissed as lowbrow curiosities, eye the mainstream

Russian glide bombs kill two in Ukraine, regional governor says

A firefighter works at the site of a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine June 30, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Russian attacks in major Ukrainian cities kill 10, officials say

Wounded people at a site of a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipro, Ukraine, in this handout picture released June 29, 2026. Press service of the National Police of Ukraine/Handout via REUTERS

Russia's ruling party runs Ukraine war veteran among lead candidates for September election

People relax on the grass in Alexander Garden, with the headquarters of the lower house of Russia’s parliament, the State Duma, seen in the background, on a hot spring day in central Moscow, Russia, May 19, 2026. REUTERS/Anastasia Barashkova

Pakistan watchdog suspends Geo News for 15 days over 'offensive' religious broadcast

Employees work at the news room of Geo News television channel in Karachi, Pakistan April 11, 2018. Picture taken April 11, 2018. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro

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