The U.S. Department of Justice has taken down or blocked nearly 3,000 websites and domains for illegally live-streaming World Cup matches. In the U.S. alone, more than 1,000 domains were targeted during the tournament. In Colombia, a similar situation occurred, with a comparable number of illegal streams being blocked.
On Sunday, China and Russia conducted joint live-fire exercises near Japan, within the country’s exclusive economic zone. According to the Japanese Ministry of Defense, the Chinese Luyang III destroyer conducted a live-fire exercise off the coast of Okinotori on Sunday, while Japan monitored the movements of a joint Chinese-Russian fleet.
Uncertainty reigns regarding the nighttime doping tests on Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard, after the International Testing Agency (ITA) had the top cyclists taken from their beds in the middle of the night—reportedly with the authorization of a French judge. A French prosecutor confirmed on Monday that a judge had approved a request from the ITA, an exceptional step that, according to the law, is only permitted in cases of “serious and consistent suspicions” and when there is a risk of evidence being lost.
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega says there will be no more elections in his country. The announcement is intended to prevent the opposition from using next year’s presidential election as an opportunity to try to seize power, now that Ortega’s term is coming to an end.
Spanish DJ B Jones made an impressive comeback at Tomorrowland after a grueling battle with lymph node cancer. She performed on the Main Stage in a wheelchair, but above all, she demonstrated the immense power of perseverance, hope, and a love for music.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has fired the governor of Ardahan Province, Mehmet Fatih Çiçekli, following controversy over his cycling outfit. The governor came under scrutiny after photos surfaced showing him cycling in tight leggings and athletic wear.The incident has sparked fierce criticism in Turkey.
Donald Trump has admitted that his new Air Force One, an aircraft he received from Qatar last year, is being temporarily grounded for additional upgrades. According to Trump, the plane will need to be modified again within about a month to upgrade it “as much as possible.”
On Sunday, protests took place in Tirana for the fiftieth consecutive day against a controversial real estate project on the Albanian coast. The protesters are now not only demanding that the plans be halted, but are also calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is looking into whether the city’s police department can arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he attends the UN Summit in September. In an interview with The New York Times, Mamdani said he is discussing the matter with the city’s legal team.
A dark day for the German mountaineering community.