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World Cup: Argentina weather Swiss storm to set up England showdown

Despite Switzerland's early pressure, midfielder Alexis Mac Allister gave Lionel Scaloni’s side the lead three minutes later, heading home from skipper and superstar Lionel Messi's corner

South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies aged 25

South African police said an investigation had been opened after the body of a 25-year-old man found at a house in Schotschekloof, central Cape Town, on Saturday morning. The cause of death has not been confirmed

Bellingham double fires England into World Cup semi-finals

England, who won their only World Cup title on home soil in 1966, are now two victories away from ending a 60-year wait for a second crown

Football passion turns toxic as World Cup watch party brawls betray spirit of the game : sports analyst

Blind loyalty, provocation and poor emotional control are fuelling violence among football fans, urging stricter crowd management and firm enforcement after two World Cup watch party brawls

Romario calls for Ancelotti’s sacking after Brazil’s shock World Cup exit to Norway

Brazilian football legend Romario has urged the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to sack Carlo Ancelotti following the Selecao's stunning Round of 16 defeat to Norway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the loss as a national embarrassment
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7% of Japanese adolescents show signs of social media addiction: survey

Medical institute study highlights highest rates among 10- to 19-year-olds, prompting calls for parental guidance and policy action

MPs spar over Rafizi criticism at Johor PKR convention

Ramanan and Hassan debate internal party discipline and unity as convention highlights PKR’s focus on cohesion and coordinated strategy

Billions bleeding, temples blamed: How Malaysia’s moral compass was turned upside down – Ravindran Raman Kutty

As corruption, smuggling and environmental crimes drain tens of billions of ringgit each year, the uproar over a small “kuil haram” suggests national outrage may be dangerously misplaced, says this writer

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