43,000 Russians denied Schengen visas in 2025, losing €4.5M in fees, ATOR reports. Rejection rate falls for third straight year as applications rise 12% to 679,400.

Messi ties World Cup scoring record with hat-trick as Argentina beats Algeria in title defense opener. The 38-year-old scored his first World Cup hat-trick in his 200th match, reaching 16 career World Cup goals to match Miroslav Klose's all-time record.

Lionel Messi equaled the World Cup scoring record by netting a hat-trick, and defending champions Argentina began their title defense with a confident victory over Algeria.

Justice Department senior leadership closed probe of Paramount's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery before career staff could object, WSJ reports.

The Justice Department's senior leadership closed an investigation of Paramount's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery before career staffers who were concerned about the acquisition had an opportunity to object.

Vozinha heroics hold Spain to 0-0 draw in first major World Cup upset

Goalkeeper Vozinha made several saves to hold Spain to a 0-0 draw, marking the first major upset of the World Cup.

England's Tino Livramento ruled out of World Cup with hamstring injury. The defender will miss the tournament after suffering the setback in training.

England's Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the World Cup with a hamstring injury.