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Morocco beat Canada 3-0 in Houston Stadium on Saturday to become the first team at the World Cup to progress to the quarterfinals.

A dangerous heatwave in the United States has disrupted Fourth of July celebrations across central and eastern parts of the country, including Washington, D.C.

Argentina has advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 with a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over a resilient Cape Verde. Elsewhere, Colombia edged Ghana 1-0.

A wildfire has scorched at least 2,300 hectares of land in Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia. Nearly 10,000 residents in Girona province have either evacuated or taken shelter due to the blaze.

Portugal has asked the EU, Spain and Morocco to have extra firefighting aircraft ready in case wildfires worsen during the current heatwave. Prime Minister Luis Montenegro said the move was precautionary and that national capacity had not yet been exhausted.

The World Meteorological Organization warns that a strengthening El Niño is likely to bring more extreme weather, including heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfall, in the coming months.

Beijing has hit back at Washington over allegations of illegal fishing, calling a recent US report "naked political manipulation."

US President Donald Trump says it's "ridiculous" for Washington to maintain what he called a "one-sided" relationship with NATO.

At a UN human rights session, China has called on all parties to leverage AI to advance accessibility and fully implement the council's resolution on accessibility for the full enjoyment of all human rights.

Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal over Luka Modric's Croatia to reach the World Cup last 16. Ronaldo scored a penalty in the second half to cancel Ivan Perisic's goal. Goncalo Ramos found the net in stoppage time to make it 2-1.

A clinical trial has begun enrolling Ebola patients in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to evaluate potential treatment. The World Health Organization said it will assess an antibody and antiviral drug remdesivir. The chief of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that the ongoing outbreak remains very serious as the DRC has reported more than 400 deaths.

The World Health Organization has declared the hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius over after the last identified contact completed quarantine and tested negative.

China and the US have agreed to expand agricultural trade and include farm products under a reciprocal tariff-reduction framework following recent talks.

China and the EU have agreed to hold regular ministerial trade talks and deepen cooperation in emerging sectors like AI and green transition while addressing market access issues through dialogue.

Guided-missile destroyer Nanning and guided-missile frigate Hengyang will welcome visitors on board. China's defense ministry said the move aims to enable Hong Kong and Macao compatriots to gain a more direct and in-depth understanding of the development and achievements of China's national defense and armed forces in the new era.

Senegal squandered a two-goal lead to go out to Belgium 3-2. Belgium scored in the 86th and 89th minute to force extra time. Senegal conceded a penalty in the dying moments as Belgium moved on to the World Cup last 16.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has had a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and called on both sides to remove disruptions, overcome obstacles, and stay firmly on the right course toward building a constructive bilateral relationship of strategic stability.

Monitoring data estimates that over 1,000 deaths were attributable to high temperatures in Spain last month. The figure includes people who died directly from heatstroke as well as those whose existing health conditions were exacerbated to a fatal degree.

An EU monitor says the world's oceans experienced their hottest June on record and could reach new highs in the coming months as El Nino and climate change push temperatures higher.

In a speech at a gathering marking the CPC's 105th founding anniversary, General Secretary Xi Jinping of the Communist Party of China Central Committee said the party boasts fine qualities including the readiness to follow the trend of the times and the courage and competence to fight.

The US Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump's executive order that limits birthright citizenship. Trump signed the order on the inauguration day of his second term last year. He said the court's decision is bad for the country.

Qatar has confirmed that US President Donald Trump's special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are in Doha but will not hold direct meetings with Iranian officials. A Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the US delegation will instead meet with mediators.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway starting on Thursday. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson says Wang will hold talks with his counterparts during the week-long trip.

Zheng Qinwen suffered another first-round exit from Wimbledon after a straight-set loss. It marked the third time that Katerina Siniakova has defeated the Chinese Olympic champion in the opening round at the all England club.

It cuts travel time between Xi'an and Wuhan to under three hours, and connects major tourist attractions. The railway line will help unleash freight capacity, promote rural revitalization, and foster coordinated economic development between the northwest and central regions.