Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland
Police in Poland are investigating the execution-style murder of a Russian artist and vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin. Polish prosecutors said Robert K, known as the artist Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot dead on Monday morning in the Polish city of Biała Podlaska, about 40km (25 miles) from the Belarusian border. The 44-year-old was shot five times in the head, chest and back in a car park in the city, located about 600m from the Belarusian consulate. Semyon Skrepetsky was the pseudonym used by Robert Kuzovkov. He was known forRead More
Ghana challenges Partey’s visa denial in court
Ghana’s government has filed for a review of Canada’s refusal to grant midfielder Thomas Partey a visa, with the case to be heard in court. Partey is set to miss Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto on Wednsday after being denied entry to Canada. The 33-year-old’s visa issues relate to ongoing criminal proceedings in the UK. The hearing will take place at 14:00 BST (09:00 eastern time) in Ottawa. Partey pleaded not guilty to seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to allegations by fourRead More
Iran snatch draw in World Cup opener, Spain stunned by Cape Verde
LOS ANGELES: Iran came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their long-awaited opening game at the World Cup on Monday as European heavyweights Spain were frustrated in a shock stalemate by tiny tournament debutants Cape Verde. After months of uncertainty surrounding their participation in the tournament following the war in the Middle East, all eyes were on the Iranians as they took on the New Zealanders in Group G at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium. Iran twice fought back from a goal down to earn aRead More
Taylor Swift again falls behind in friendship after major Blake Lively fallout
Taylor Swift and Keleigh Teller used to be everywhere together–award shows, dinners, football games, even Eras Tour sightings that fans treated like official friendship receipts. Now? The absence is doing all the talking. A new report from the Dailymail claimed the longtime friendship between the two has been strained for months, with Blake Lively’s name also pulled into the alleged drama. “Keleigh didn’t want to be a part of it,” an insider told the outlet, referencing claims that Lively allegedly described Swift as her “dragon” during a separate legal dispute. “Couldn’t believeRead More
FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand
MEXICO CITY, JUN 16: The coach of Iran’s World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday night. Coach Amir Ghalenoei didn’t say who ordered the Iranians to leave earlier than planned. The team had expected to spend the night in California to maximize the normal recovery process after its opening game, only to be told after the matchRead More
Prince Harry’s team reveals truth after Spike Lee’s shock move
Prince Harry’s team has broken their silence after an unexpected exchange between filmmaker Spike Lee and the Duke of Sussex during Saturday’s NBA Finals clash in San Antonio. The shock moment took place when the Oscar-winning director noticed the Duke of Sussex embracing an acquaintance in the row ahead during the New York Knicks versus San Antonio Spurs match. When the royal turned and extended his hand towards the renowned Knicks supporter, Lee, 69, declined to take it. The move sparked reactions from social media fans with many calling itRead More