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A Japanese court handed down verdicts to three defendants in a robbery homicide case in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, where a male university student was robbed and assaulted to death in a park. The Sapporo District Court ruled on the cases of the three defendants whose trials began earlier among six charged.

Jun 25, 2026, 09:19 AM

Spain is virtually qualified for the next round of the 2026 World Cup after strong group stage results. Mexico defeated Czech Republic, Switzerland advanced convincingly, and Canada finished second in their group. Bosnia still harbors hope for a lucky qualification scenario as the group stage draws to a close.

Jun 25, 2026, 09:17 AM

A Spanish household budget survey found that housing costs now consume more than a third of total household spending, with an average of 11,665 euros spent on housing out of total expenditures of 35,101 euros per year. The data highlights the growing burden of housing costs on Spanish families. Analysts warn this leaves households with little flexibility for other essential expenses.

Jun 25, 2026, 09:16 AM

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, with the US Geological Survey estimating a 42% probability of between 10,000 and 100,000 deaths. La Guaira, the coastal area near Caracas, was heavily impacted. A live blog tracked the evolving situation as rescue efforts were launched across the country.

Jun 25, 2026, 09:15 AM

Donald Trump launched the festivities marking the United States' 250th anniversary largely by celebrating his own record and criticising his predecessors.

Jun 25, 2026, 09:13 AM