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06 Jul 2026
30m

Controversy after World Cup red card overturned

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Global News Podcast

The World Cup dominates the headlines as the US President intervenes to overturn a red-card suspension for striker Folarin Balogun, sparking controversy and fury from the Belgian team. Meanwhile, Norway achieves a historic quarterfinal spot after defeating Brazil, and England advances past Mexico despite playing with ten men. Beyond sports, extreme heatwaves and strong winds fuel devastating wildfires across Southern Europe, forcing thousands to evacuate. In the Middle East, Israel faces a potential constitutional crisis as the government defies a Supreme Court ruling regarding its broadcast regulator. Elsewhere, Ukrainian strikes on occupied Crimea cause severe fuel shortages, leading to a state of emergency. Finally, mystery surrounds metallic spheres washing up on Australian beaches, while research reveals that men are twice as likely as women to "hit the wall" during marathons due to overconfidence in pacing.

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