What happened in the first half of the Spain vs Argentina World Cup final?
All the biggest talking points and statistics from the first 45 minutes of a goalless World Cup final in New Jersey.
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French-Iranian Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies of ‘sadness’
Satrapi’s autobiographical novel was born from her experiences of Iran’s Islamic revolution and war with Iraq.
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Dalai Lama receives Grammy award for spoken-word album
Tibetan spiritual leader Tenzin Gyatso received his first Grammy award for his spoken-word album.
Published On 3 Jun 2026
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Actor Idris Elba knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle
British actor Idris Elba was knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.
Published On 2 Jun 2026
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Bruce Springsteen calls out Trump’s ‘reckless’ administration
At a concert in the US capital, Washington, DC, musical legend Bruce Springsteen slammed US President Donald Trump.
Published On 30 May 2026
Former assistant to TV star Matthew Perry sentenced to 41 months in prison
Sentencing of Kenneth Iwamasa concludes prosecution of five people in connection with Perry’s death from drug ketamine.
‘Fjord’ by Romania’s Mungiu wins top Palme d’Or film award at Cannes
This marks the second time that Romanian director Cristian Mungiu has won the prestigious prize.
Eurovision final marred by protests as five countries boycott over Israel
Spain, Ireland, Iceland, Slovenia and Netherlands all withdrew in protest against Israel’s participation amid Gaza war.
Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show
Coldplay’s Chris Martin will curate the show during the July 19 final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA says.
‘Mbappe out’: Why are 33m fans petitioning for Real Madrid forward’s exit?
An online petition calling for Mbappe’s ouster has gone viral and collected 33 million signatures.
K-pop’s BTS comeback tour rallies South Korea’s global ‘soft power’ drive
K-pop sensations BTS ignited a wave of interest in South Korean culture that now extends from food to cosmetics.
