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World Cup kicks off in Mexico City Mexico won against South Africa after the opening ceremony in Mexico City which featured Colombian star Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy. Football fans are set for nearly 40 days of action across three countries. Racist riots break out across United Kingdom A video of a knife attack sparked racist riots across the Northern Irish capital Belfast on Monday, with violence has now spreading across the United Kingdom. Keir Starmer says there will be "no tolerance" for rioters. Egypt's delicate balancing act in the Iran war Cairo faces criticism from its Gulf allies that support against Iran has been lacking. But Egypt's priority is to shield its fragile economy from the fallout of a widening conflict. Iran: From clerical rule to military capture The Iran war and the country's change of leadership are reshaping Iran's power structure. Analysts say the Revolutionary Guard is emerging as the dominant force, weakening the system's clerical foundations. CEAS comes into effect: How will it impact asylum seekers? The German interior minister aims to further reduce the number of new asylum seekers. The reformed EU asylum law (CEAS) comes into effect Friday, but experts say it is unlikely to achieve all it sets out to do. UK: Defense Secretary John Healey quits in military spending dispute Britain's defense minister has abruptly quit his post, saying the government's plans to bolster defense spending in the coming years are inadequate. This could prove a further source of pressure for PM Keir Starmer. India: West Bengal deportations raise human rights concerns Deporting thousands from India's West Bengal state fulfills a key Modi promise but strains ties with neighboring Bangladesh over verification and repatriation. DRC referendum bill intensifies constitutional standoff Congolese lawmakers this week passed a referendum bill that could lead to constitutional reform ahead of the 2028 elections. The opposition has warned of a "constitutional coup." Hungary makes major deal with Ukraine, its former enemy Hungarian Prime Minister Magyar announced an agreement with Kyiv about rights for a Hungarian minority in Ukraine. It paves the way for Ukraine to start EU accession talks — unthinkable under Hungary's last PM Orban. Canada introduces bill to ban social media for under-16s Canada is seeking to ban social media accounts for children under 16 with a new bill. The government also wants to regulate AI chatbots. Why is Hezbollah still important for Iran? Although weakened, the Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group remains a central piece of Iran's power projection in the Middle East. Tehran has insisted they be included in any peace deal with the US and Israel. Rising cyberscam losses expose gaps in EU response Europeans are losing billions to online scams, yet the EU has been slower than the US, the UK and China in targeting the Southeast Asian networks behind many of them. Philippines: Farmers race to keep up with global 'ube' craze Ube, also called the purple yam, went from a nostalgic treat in the Philippines to an exotic item in cafes around the world. But the popularity means the crop supply is under pressure.