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Ecuador 2-1 Germany: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

MBM: Ecuador came from behind to reach the knockout phase in style. Scott Murray was watching

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25

Ecuador vs Germany LIVE: World Cup 2026 result, latest updates and fan reaction

Ecuador beat already qualified Germany in Group E

Evening Standard · Jun 25

Germany v Ecuador LIVE: Ecuador reach World Cup knockouts with stunning win

Ecuador 2-1 Germany: Gonzalo Plata scored a famous goal in Ecuadorian football history to join Germany and Ivory Coast as last-32 qualifiers from Group E

The Independent UK · Jun 25

The World Cup’s head-to-head tiebreaker has taken the sting out of the group stage but there’s a much bigger problem with the new format

FIFA’s fiddling has not fixed what wasn’t broken and World Cup purgatory is the result

FourFourTwo · Jun 25

If Europe wants to ‘go it alone’ on security, countries need to learn to sing from the same songsheet

The G7 summit at Evian from June 15 to 17 is most revealing not for what was agreed, but for what was exposed about the state of play among Europeans, and their relationship with the US. For all the choreography and displays of unity, the summit was, in large part,…

The Conversation · Jun 25

France sounds alarm as Europe's deadly heatwave takes its toll

Western Europe is grappling with a deadly heatwave, causing numerous deaths, power disruptions, and school closures. France has elevated its health response, with Paris experiencing record temperatures. Authorities are concerned about a new demographic facing risks: healthy individuals aged 50-70. Drowning deaths and heat-related fatalities are rising, while air conditioner…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Turkey v USA, TV channels & live stream Thursday 25 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Thursday 25 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

The Guardian - US · Jun 25

Germany cuts cost of travel protection fund for tour firms

Germany is significantly slashing costs for protecting package holidays against tour operator failures. Effective November 1, fees for the national travel security fund will halve, freeing up an estimated €70 million annually. This move aims to boost package tour competitiveness, with collateral requirements also reduced. Industry players view this as…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Para-athletes Pranav Soorma, Ajeet Singh get TOPS funding for overseas training ahead of Asiad

Paralympic medalists Ajeet Singh and Pranav Soorma are set for extensive overseas training, funded by the Sports Ministry's Mission Olympic Cell, to boost their Asian Para-Games preparations. Javelin thrower Ajeet is in Germany, while club thrower Pranav, the world number one in his category, is training in Czechia and will…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Europe swelters as heatwave affects more than 100 million people from Spain to Germany

At least 101 million Europeans experienced temperatures above 35C on Thursday, as Spanish and French authorities began to tally the deaths linked to the heatwave.

France 24 · Jun 25