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 Canada’s first World Cup win marred by gruesome Ismaël Koné leg injury in 6-0 rout of Qatar   Canada's first World Cup victory was overshadowed by a horrific injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné during a dominant 6-0 win over Qatar. The 24-year-old suffered a serious left-leg injury in the second half after Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo tackled him from behind. Koné immediately went down in pain as players from both teams rushed to his side and called for medical assistance. Madibo was shown a red card for the challenge, while Koné's teammates formed a protective circle around him as he received treatment on the field. He was later stretchered off and transported to a local hospital, where he was preparing to undergo surgery while surrounded by family members. Canada captain Stephen Eustáquio was among the first players to reach Koné and quickly realized the severity of the injury. "I saw his leg. I saw that something wasn't right," Eustáquio said. Head coach Jesse M...

 Trump awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam and Afghanistan veterans in White House ceremony celebrating battlefield heroism    President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor on Thursday to three U.S. service members in recognition of extraordinary battlefield bravery in Vietnam and Afghanistan. Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr. and Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery received the nation’s highest military honor in person, while Marine Corps Col. John W. Ripley, who died in 2008, was honored posthumously. “These are great men, great people,” Trump said at the ceremony. “We thank you, and we will never, ever forget you.” Capers, 88, was recognized for his actions during a 1967 Vietnam War mission that turned into days of intense jungle combat after his unit was ambushed while conducting reconnaissance. Outnumbered and severely wounded by a mine explosion that left him with a broken leg and abdominal injuries, Capers continued to lead his team under fire. After receiving morphine, h...

 Mexico capitalizes on South Korea's defensive error to win 1-0 and become first team into World Cup knockout stage  Mexico secured its place in the World Cup knockout stage on Thursday with a 1-0 win over South Korea, capitalizing on a costly defensive mistake that decided a tightly contested match and sparked celebrations across the country. The decisive moment came in the 50th minute when South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu collided with defender Lee Gi-hyuk while attempting to clear the ball, spilling it inside the penalty area. Mexico midfielder Luis Romo reacted quickly, pouncing on the loose ball and finishing into an empty net. The victory sent Mexican fans into celebration, with street parties erupting in cities nationwide. In Mexico City, mariachis performed at the Ángel of Independence as crowds gathered, while in Guadalajara, supporters flooded the streets waving flags, chanting, and honking car horns. On the field, Mexico controlled much of the contest but faced ...

 Taylor Swift wears Elizabeth Taylor jewelry set with Hollywood history on Brooklyn date night Taylor Swift was seen wearing a vintage jewellery set with a Hollywood background during a recent outing in Brooklyn with fiancé Travis Kelce. On Saturday, May 16, Swift, 36, attended a wedding related event at Honey’s cocktail bar in Williamsburg. She wore a gold Maria Lucia Hohan silk dress with a cutout design at the waist and paired it with jewellery linked to actress Elizabeth Taylor. The set included chandelier earrings, a ring and a bracelet made of 22K yellow gold with black opals and Australian crystal. The pieces were designed by Darlene De Sedle in 1999 and later sold in 2025 for $125,000 to a sports agent, with reports suggesting it was later acquired as a gift for Swift. According to a statement from Elizabeth Taylor’s estate, the jewellery was originally purchased by Taylor during a shopping trip in West Hollywood in 1999. Her longtime assistant, Tim Mendelson, recalled that...

 EKITI GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION: NPF CONCLUDES SECURITY DEPLOYMENT, ACTIVATES EMERGENCY RESPONSE LINE The Nigeria Police Force has concluded comprehensive security deployments and operational arrangements for the Ekiti State Governorship Election scheduled to hold on Saturday, 20th June 2026. The deployment covers all 2,545 polling units across the State, as well as critical infrastructure, major entry and exit routes, border communities, and other strategic locations. Providing an update on the Force's preparedness, the Commissioner of Police in charge of Election Security, CP Shogule Abayomi, stated that a multi-layered security architecture has been adopted to ensure a peaceful, credible, and hitch-free electoral process. Security personnel and operational assets have been strategically deployed across polling units and other identified locations to guarantee the safety of voters, electoral officials, observers, and election materials throughout the exercise. The Inspector-General ...

 OPERATION HADIN KAI DELIVERS ANOTHER DECISIVE BLOW TO ISWAP TERRORISTS The Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI has once again demonstrated its operational dominance and combat readiness by successfully defeating ISWAP attack and launching a devastating counter-offensive against the terrorists in the Buratai axis.  In the early hours of 19 June 2026, ISWAP terrorists launched multiple attacks on troops’ locations at Dusten Kura and Chara road in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. The alert troops, supported by robust intelligence, promptly detected the incursion and responded with superior firepower in a well-coordinated air and ground counter-attack.  The prompt and effective employment of the Air Component of OPHK, particularly Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance as well as precision strike platforms from the Nigerian Air force, proved decisive. The precision air support integrated seamlessly with ground forces, disrupted the terro...