The much-anticipated international friendly between Brazil and Mexico commenced on June 9, 2024, at the Kyle Field Stadium in Texas. Captained by Alisson, the Brazilian team features a new lineup, while Mexico brings a diverse squad led by Rangel. Notably, the match isn't available for live telecast or streaming in India.
A 19-year-old student, Ian Njoroge, has been released on a Sh700,000 bond by Milimani principal magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi. Njoroge faces allegations of assaulting a police officer and robbing him of a communication gadget. Despite prosecution objections, the court deemed the charge unconstitutional and rejected claims Njoroge was a flight risk.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Paris as Russia's military pressure on Ukraine intensifies. Amid an expected summer offensive in eastern Ukraine, the U.S. continues to bolster Ukraine's defense with significant military aid, despite Kremlin warnings of further escalation. France has also solidified its support for Ukraine with a decade-long security agreement and military commitments.
Nvidia has taken the top spot from Apple as the most valuable company globally. This historic shift is largely driven by Nvidia's role in the booming artificial intelligence sector. The company's market value soared to over $2.5 trillion, while Apple lagged at around $2.3 trillion.
On World Environment Day, experts highlight the critical role of education in addressing climate change. The United Nations Environment Programme underscores the need for climate-change education to be integrated into school curricula, as it promotes awareness, individual action, and sustainable lifestyles. The article presents Rwanda as a successful example of this integration.
OpenAI’s widely-used AI chatbot, ChatGPT, has experienced a significant outage, leaving many users unable to access the service. The disruption, which began around noon, escalated quickly and reached a peak within 45 minutes, according to Downdetector. OpenAI has acknowledged the issue and is actively working to resolve it, though no specific cause or resolution timeline has been provided, sparking numerous reactions on social media.
In an unprecedented election, Claudia Sheinbaum has become Mexico’s first woman president. The former mayor of Mexico City garnered between 58% and 60% of the votes, significantly outpacing her rival, Xóchitl Gálvez. Promising to persist with López Obrador's reforms, she aims to address poverty and crime in Mexico.
China has been working on a land-based version of its stealth fighter, the FC-31/J-35. Initially developed for naval operations, the FC-31's new land-based variant shows significant design tweaks. Analysts suggest diverse motivations for this development, including domestic military needs and foreign export opportunities, with Pakistan expressing interest in acquiring the fighter jets.
In a candid interview, Eminem opened up about how he still feels like an underground artist despite his global success. The rapper, who started his career in the late '90s, has sold over 220 million records worldwide but maintains a deep connection to his roots and fans.
Jose Mourinho has officially agreed to a two-year deal to manage Turkish Super Lig team Fenerbahce, marking his return to the sidelines after leaving AS Roma. In his first role outside of Europe’s top five leagues since 2004, Mourinho’s main objective will be leading Fenerbahce to their first league title since the 2013-14 season.
The humanitarian crisis in Afmadow district, Somalia, has intensified since March 2024 due to lingering effects of flooding in late 2023, ongoing insecurity, and escalating food prices. Vulnerable groups like the elderly and people with disabilities are at higher risk as limited access to essential services such as clean water, sanitation, and healthcare continues to pose significant threats.
Pope Francis has issued an apology for using a derogatory term for homosexuals during a conversation about the role of women in the Catholic Church. The remarks sparked outrage from the LGBTQ+ community and prompted a statement of regret from the Vatican. The incident highlights ongoing criticism of the Church's stance on LGBTQ+ issues and calls for reform.