Kane lifts England past Congo with 2 late goals

Harry Kane scored twice to lead England past underdog Congo 2-1 at the World Cup. In Wednesday’s other the Round-of-32 games, Belgium meets Senegal, and the co-host United States faces Bosnia-Herzegovina.

An early heat wave hits Europe

An early heat wave hits Europe

World Cup in Photos

The United States plays its final World Cup group-stage match having already won Group D, with Christian Pulisic hoping to return against winless Turkey. The other Group D match pits Paraguay against Australia. Meanwhile, Ecuador faced Germany and Curaçao met Ivory Coast in Group E, while the Netherlands faced Tunisia and Japan took on Sweden in wide-open Group F.

Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup

Around the world, soccer fans are gathering in homes, stadium plazas, and public viewing venues to watch the World Cup and share in the excitement of the tournament.

Large-scale Russian attack sparks fire at historic monastery and other sites in Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – A large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine on Monday killed rescue workers and sparked a fire Monday at one of the country’s most significant religious landmarks, a monastic complex of golden domes in the heart of Kyiv.

Pope Leo XIV's visit to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands

French Open Tennis Tournament

French Open Tennis Tournament