‘Pushing the limits’: Ageing stars make history at the 2026 World Cup
Experts say sport science is just part of a complex system of factors needed to extend longevity in football.

Experts say sport science is just part of a complex system of factors needed to extend longevity in football.



![A swarm of drones lit up the evening sky near Taiwan’s Taipei 101 skyscraper in a dazzling display depicting a giant robot, a sports car, and Earth. The light show was part of Computex Taipei, one of Asia’s largest technology exhibitions. [Taiwan Computer Association/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-1780437370.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)





The spread of datura is forcing the Iraqi Interior Ministry to urge farmers and citizens to report if spotted.
China’s abundant supply of cheap electricity is a key advantage in the rollout of data centres needed to run AI models.
Some countries ban arrivals from affected countries while others step up screening in bid to contain rare strain.
Washington is set on a trade-focused shift in Africa, but critics say it facilitates further plundering of resources.
With nearly two million worshippers performing Hajj this year, technology is key to ensuring everything runs smoothly.

China’s Shenzhou-23 astronauts blast off on space station mission.

The Trump administration has released a second batch of previously classified files on UFO sightings.
The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has a fatality rate of up to 50 percent and no approved vaccine as yet.
A successful sale could value the company at a record-setting $1.75 trillion.
Meta cancels hiring plans for 6,000 roles amid ongoing layoffs and a pivot to artificial intelligence development.