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    Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly told family about wed…

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    Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly married his longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez in a highly private ceremony in Portugal, with claims that his family was informed about the wedding only moments before the ceremony began. According to Portuguese television presenter Cristina Ferreira, Ronaldo and Rodríguez reportedly exchanged vows during a private ceremony on August 11, 2026. The event was said to have been attended by only four witnesses and the couple’s children, making it a remarkably intimate occasion for one of the world’s most famous footballers. One of the most surprising details surrounding the Cristiano Ronaldo wedding is the reported absence of his mother, Dolores Aveiro, and his three siblings. Ferreira claimed that Ronaldo’s family may have learned about the ceremony just 30 seconds before it took place. The reported last-minute announcement has generated significant interest among fans because Ronaldo has maintained a close relationship with his family throughout his career. However, the decision to keep the ceremony private appears to have allowed the couple to celebrate away from the intense media attention that normally surrounds their lives. Following the reported wedding, Ronaldo’s mother appeared to acknowledge the occasion on social media. Dolores reportedly reacted with a heart emoji to photographs of the couple’s wedding rings. Her reaction was seen as a warm gesture despite her reported absence from the ceremony. Ronaldo and Rodríguez later made their first public appearance together as a married couple. They were reportedly seen with their children at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh while watching an Al-Nassr match against Al-Fateh. The appearance attracted considerable attention, as it came only days after the reported private ceremony. Fans were particularly interested in seeing the couple together following reports of their marriage. Ronaldo and Rodríguez have been partners for several years and have built a family together while balancing their highly public careers and personal lives. Their reported decision to hold a small ceremony demonstrates their desire to keep important family moments private. Although details of the ceremony remain limited, the claim that Ronaldo informed his family only seconds before the wedding has become the most striking part of the story. More information about the ceremony and the couple’s plans could emerge in the coming days. For now, the reported Cristiano Ronaldo wedding remains a closely watched story, with fans around the world eager to learn more about the private celebration.

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    Gulf allies reportedly lose confidence in Trump over Iran war

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    Several US allies in the Gulf are reportedly becoming increasingly frustrated with President Donald Trump over what they see as a lack of effective diplomacy to end the war between the United States and Iran. According to a report by The Washington Post, officials from Arab, European and US circles said governments in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain were growing increasingly concerned about the Trump administration’s approach to the conflict. The report said Gulf allies were particularly worried that the Trump administration had failed to advance the diplomatic efforts needed to achieve a peaceful settlement with Iran. According to the newspaper, some Gulf states have also started discussing whether continuing to host major US military bases on their territory remains in their national interest. Three current US officials and a former American diplomat reportedly told the Washington Post that the debate had intensified after months of war and continued missile and drone attacks by Iran and groups allied with Tehran. The officials said some Gulf countries were questioning how beneficial it was to host large US military installations while also facing potential security risks linked to the conflict. One senior Gulf official was quoted as saying that Trump had started the war while Gulf countries were paying the price. Despite the growing frustration, Gulf states continue to regard Washington as a major security partner and an important supplier of military equipment. The United States maintains major military facilities in Qatar and Bahrain. These bases have long played an important role in Washington’s military presence and security strategy in the region. However, the reported dissatisfaction is prompting some Gulf governments to consider alternative security arrangements. Some countries have also started exploring other options to reduce their dependence on the United States for defence and regional security. The recent mutual defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan has also attracted attention in this context. A senior European official reportedly described the agreement as a signal to Washington. According to the official, the so-called Makkah defence agreement indicates that Gulf countries may no longer want to rely exclusively on the United States for their security. The development reflects growing concerns among some US allies about the consequences of the Iran conflict. While Gulf states continue to maintain close relations with Washington, the war has encouraged discussions about diversifying their security partnerships. The reported shift could have wider implications for US influence in the Gulf. Any reduction in reliance on American military protection could encourage regional countries to strengthen defence cooperation with other partners.

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    Workers discover gold while replacing sewer line

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    When a drainage or sewerage line is replaced, workers generally expect to find nothing more than waste and garbage inside it. However, during routine renovation work in Belgium, workers made an astonishing discovery: gold worth billions of Pakistani rupees. The incident took place in Sint-Gillis-Dendermonde, Belgium. Workers were replacing a sewer line during the renovation of a building. They removed part of the foundation to install new pipes when they noticed something shining underground. At first, they thought they had found one-euro coins but they soon realized that the objects were actually gold. According to Mario, the workers’ manager, “I looked carefully and picked up the gold. Then we dug further and found more coins and gold pieces. It was an incredible experience.” He said that in his 33 years of construction work, he had never experienced anything like this before. An 18-year-old student working with the team said that at first they could hardly believe what they had found because they had never expected to discover gold. After the treasure was examined, it was estimated to be worth around $14 million equivalent to more than Rs2.5 billion. Unfortunately for the workers, they were unable to keep the treasure and had to hand it over to the police. The treasure is currently being kept by a charitable organization.It is still unclear who originally owned the gold. However, the building was reportedly once owned by a wealthy family. Under Belgian law, the original owner can claim such a treasure within five years. If no claim is made during that period, the treasure will be divided between the person who discovered it and the owner of the property.

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    Bus crash on Hungarian highway kills twelve Polish…

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    Twelve people died and dozens more sustained injuries after a bus carrying Polish pilgrims veered off a motorway in Hungary and crashed into a ditch early Sunday. Police said the bus overturned after leaving the M3 motorway, which links the Hungarian capital Budapest with the northeastern city of Nyíregyháza, at around 1:00 a.m. local time, or 2300 GMT Saturday. Investigators believe the driver fell asleep at the wheel, and he has since been taken into custody. State media reported that firefighters have rescued 35 of the 57 passengers and two drivers who were aboard the bus. According to the Hungarian news agency MTI, emergency crews initially worked to lift the rear axle of the 24 tonne vehicle to free people trapped underneath before cranes arrived on scene to lift the entire bus. Hungary’s ambulance service said it treated one person with life threatening injuries, nine others with serious injuries and 37 more with minor injuries following the crash. Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar offered his condolences to the victims’ families and wished the injured a swift recovery. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk echoed those sentiments and said he had ordered a special Polish aircraft carrying foreign ministry officials and medical personnel to travel to the scene, saying Poland stands together with those affected during the difficult moment. The bus had been returning from Bosnia and Herzegovina and was carrying pilgrims from Poland’s southernmost region of Podkarpacie, according to the Polish news agency PAP. Poland’s Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said his Hungarian counterpart informed him that police had already begun questioning the driver as part of the investigation into the crash.

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    Hurricane Lala triggers flash flooding across Hawa…

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    Hawaii is grappling with widespread flash flooding after Hurricane Lala skirted the Big Island as a category one storm, bringing powerful winds and heavy rain that officials say may have swept some homes off their foundations. Tens of thousands of properties across the islands have lost power, and officials have urged residents to brace for life threatening conditions, including mudslides, as the storm continues tracking westward south of Hawaii. Lala strengthened into a hurricane on Saturday, with wind speeds reaching a peak of 91 miles per hour, or 147 kilometers per hour, and forecasters say the storm could dump as much as 35 inches, or 89 centimeters, of rain in some areas. Hawaii Governor Josh Green said Saturday that one person died in a weather related car accident on Big Island, where numerous roads have been affected by the storm. Hawaii County officials said that as of 1:00 a.m. local time Sunday, two areas on Big Island had experienced flash flooding, warning that several occupied homes may have been swept off their foundations. Big Island Mayor Kimo Alameda said the county’s civil defense agency launched a search and rescue operation to locate residents whose homes may have been carried away by floodwaters. He described the rescue effort as especially difficult given the combination of rushing water, debris, boulders blocking roads and darkness. Footage released by Hawaii’s Department of Transportation shows roads submerged under fast moving water and blocked by fallen trees. Green urged residents to prepare for what he called an incredible amount of water and pleaded with people to stay off the roads during the storm, delivering the warning in a video posted to social media. The governor said 190 flights have been postponed as a result of the storm. At Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, Big Island’s largest airport, 40 percent of flights were grounded Saturday according to flight tracking service FlightAware, while roughly 80 percent of flights were canceled at Hilo International, the island’s other major airport. The National Weather Service issued its most severe warnings for areas in Big Island’s southeast, the region that came closest to the hurricane’s center, saying major rainfall flooding could prompt widespread evacuations and rescues as rivers and tributaries rapidly overflow their banks in multiple locations. Nearly 115,000 customers had lost power across Hawaii as of Sunday morning local time, according to the tracking service PowerOutage. Green said three hospitals also lost electricity but continued operating on backup generators. In Maui, some residents have been without water service since Saturday afternoon. A county statement said crews who responded to assess the situation were forced to turn back due to worsening weather and multiple downed trees, adding that repair work would resume once conditions allow safe access. Meteorologist Jennifer Myers, who lives in Hilo on Big Island’s eastern coast, said landslides have already cut off some roads while falling trees have torn down power lines in the area. Describing the view from her apartment overlooking the Wailuku River where it meets Hilo Bay, she said the water level had risen dramatically and that the bay, normally blue, had turned a deep red from sediment and runoff pouring into it. The hurricane ultimately did not make landfall on Big Island as some forecasts had suggested was possible, instead passing within 30 miles, or 48 kilometers, of the island’s South Point. Tropical storm warnings remain in effect across all eight of Hawaii’s major islands, including Big Island, Maui, Molokai, Kahoolawe, Oahu, Lanai, Kauai and Niihau. Big Island had previously been under a full hurricane warning. The National Hurricane Center said damaging winds and heavy rain will continue across Big Island overnight before spreading westward to the smaller islands on Sunday. Officials had repeatedly urged residents to prepare ahead of the storm’s arrival. Social media posts from local community groups showed residents filling sandbags to protect their homes and asking about store hours in the early hours of Saturday. Hawaii County’s Civil Defense Agency said public shelters remain open across every district on Big Island.

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    Belgium’s largest wildfire in decades double…

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    A wildfire officials describe as the largest in Belgium’s recent history more than doubled in size within 24 hours, local authorities said Sunday, as hundreds of firefighters entered a third day battling flames tearing through the country’s largest nature reserve. The blaze has forced the evacuation of two villages near Hautes Fagnes, a protected reserve close to Belgium’s eastern border with Germany. Local farmers have hauled water tankers toward the park to assist firefighting crews, while water bombing aircraft and helicopters sent from Sweden and the Netherlands have joined the effort from the air. The Belgian fire is one of several burning across Europe this weekend. At least two people died in forest fires on a Greek island off the coast of Athens on Sunday, part of a broader pattern of blazes spreading across the continent. Belgian officials said intense heat combined with the reserve’s difficult terrain, a mix of bog like wetlands, moorland and forest, has made the fire especially hard to contain. According to figures reported by a French news agency citing local officials, the fire grew from 80 hectares, or about 200 acres, on Friday to 850 hectares by Saturday morning, before expanding further to 3,000 hectares by early Sunday. Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin said two fronts of the fire, one advancing toward Jalhay and the other toward Monschau, have now been brought under control. Authorities said conditions remain difficult overall and that they continue to rely heavily on aerial support to bring the fire under control, though no homes have been damaged so far. Two water bombing aircraft arrived from Sweden on Sunday afternoon to reinforce four helicopters, two Belgian and two Dutch, already working the fire. Nicolas Yernaux, a spokesman for regional authorities in Wallonia, said Saturday that the blaze ranks as the largest the country has seen in recent history. He said firefighters have allowed portions of the heathland to burn because those areas are extremely difficult to reach. Rescue teams have been unable to access the location where the fire started, leaving its cause unknown for now. Additional forest fires have broken out in Croatia, Spain and Serbia since Friday, following a summer of extreme heat that has left large parts of Europe either burning or scorched brown. In southwestern France, local officials in the Landes region said a separate wildfire forced the evacuation of 650 residents on Saturday. That fire first broke out Thursday and reignited Saturday, prompting authorities to deploy more than 500 firefighters to bring it under control. The EU’s climate monitoring service, Copernicus, has confirmed that western Europe just experienced its hottest June to July period on record, a finding that aligns with the wave of wildfires now spreading across multiple countries on the continent.

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    Cross border strikes kill at least fourteen as Ukr…

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    At least seven people died in Russia following what officials described as Ukraine’s largest scale attack of the year, while separate Russian strikes on Ukraine killed at least seven more people and injured over 39 others. Ukraine launched roughly 822 drones in the assault, with 600 of them targeting Moscow, according to the region’s governor, who called it one of the most massive drone attacks the Russian capital has faced in recent memory. The strikes hit a warehouse belonging to online retailer Wildberries among other targets. In Russia’s southwestern Rostov region, five people died following overnight strikes, the regional governor said. In Belgorod, which borders Ukraine, officials said a woman died after a civilian bus was hit, while Moscow region governor Andrey Vorobyov reported that an 83 year old man died in a separate drone attack. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said a Wildberries warehouse in Koledino, about 25 kilometers, or 15.5 miles, from central Moscow, was struck and left three people injured, with video footage showing fire and heavy smoke rising above the facility. Wildberries, often compared to Amazon, has faced repeated attacks since July, when Kyiv said it was deliberately targeting logistics hubs Russians use to acquire military equipment as part of a broader effort to disrupt supply lines feeding the Russian army. In Ukraine, officials said a 66 year old man and a 64 year old woman died after a guided aerial bomb struck a private home in the Zaporizhzhia region. Two additional deaths were reported in Kryvyi Rih, a city in the Dnipropetrovsk region, while officials in Sumy, Donetsk and Kherson each reported one fatality, including a 51 year old killed in a drone strike in Sumy. Air raid sirens sounded four times overnight in Kyiv as Russian forces struck the capital. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said at least six people, including a child, were injured in the attacks. Russian officials said their strikes on Kyiv Saturday night targeted a FirePoint facility that produces components for Ukraine’s Flamingo missiles, along with a factory manufacturing drone parts. The strikes also damaged a book market in the city’s Pochayna district, leaving charred books scattered across the ground as firefighters worked to extinguish the remaining flames. Valentina, 69, whose husband ran a stall at the market, described searching through the debris and recognizing books that had belonged to his stall lying scattered on the ground. She said she never imagined something like this would happen to her family. Luba, 42, who owns a vinyl record store nearby, said she lost stock worth roughly 500,000 hryvnias, or about £8,262, in the strikes. She called the shop her life’s work and said many of the destroyed records were rare and could not be replaced. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said 13 regions across the country came under attack this week, with Russia launching more than 1,550 attack drones, nearly 1,560 guided aerial bombs and 62 missiles during that period. He said Russian forces strike civilian infrastructure wherever their ballistic missiles can reach. Russia launched its full scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and currently controls roughly a fifth of Ukrainian territory. With neither side making significant progress along the lengthy front line in recent months, the war has increasingly shifted toward an aerial contest, with both countries trading missile and drone strikes aimed at degrading the other’s capacity to keep fighting.

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    Iran’s parliament backs bill criminalizing c…

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    Iran’s parliament approved the general framework of a bill Sunday that would make it a crime to give interviews or engage in other communication with media outlets considered hostile to the Islamic Republic, including American or Israeli outlets and any media funded by either country, according to Iran’s Shargh newspaper. Osman Salari, a member of parliament’s judicial and legal commission, said individual provisions within the bill, which aims to counter what officials describe as foreign intelligence influence, still require separate debate and approval. He told the Mizan news agency that details reported so far about the bill should not be treated as final. Under the proposed legislation, interviews or participation in discussions with media deemed hostile would be banned outright, with violations carrying prison terms ranging from six months to two years. Interviews with other foreign media outlets would require advance notification to the intelligence ministry, while any contact with foreign embassies, offices of foreign organizations or other non Iranian institutions, conducted without notification and written permission from the foreign ministry, would draw fines and the loss of certain social rights. The bill would also increase penalties for economic crimes carried out under the direction or supervision of foreign actors, prohibit sharing information with foreigners without intelligence ministry approval, and limit scientific cooperation with foreign institutions to those on an approved list. It would further criminalize policy or legislative proposals made under the direction of foreign intelligence services if such proposals are found to harm Iran’s security or independence, with penalties reaching up to 30 years in prison. Cases brought under this provision would fall under the jurisdiction of Iran’s Revolutionary Courts. Parliament will now review the bill article by article. Once lawmakers approve a final text, the legislation must still pass review by the Guardian Council before it can take effect as law. This is not the first time Iran has moved to criminalize cooperation with foreign entities. A law passed in 2025, following a 12 day war with Israel, introduced harsher penalties for alleged cooperation with hostile states. Earlier this month, Iranian photojournalist Yalda Moaiery was sentenced to 15 years in prison under that law over accusations that included giving interviews to media considered hostile and supplying photographs to organizations linked to the United States and Israel.

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    Australia, Spain secure victories in Hockey World Cup 2026

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      WAVRE: Australia began their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over Ireland in Pool C at the Belfius Hockey Arena on Sunday. The Australian side, ranked third in the world, produced a strong attacking display in the opening half and established a commanding three-goal advantage before the interval. Joel Rintala was the standout performer for Australia, scoring twice, while Blake Govers also found the net through a penalty corner. Australia opened the scoring when Rintala successfully converted an opportunity to beat Irish goalkeeper Jamie Carr. The early goal gave Australia confidence, and they continued to apply pressure on Ireland’s defence. Rintala then struck again to double Australia’s advantage and put Ireland under increasing pressure. The Australians continued their dominance before half-time, with Blake Govers adding another goal from a penalty corner. His successful conversion gave Australia a comfortable 3-0 lead at the break and left Ireland facing a difficult task in the second half. Ireland returned after the interval with a much more aggressive approach. The Irish players adopted a higher press and began creating more opportunities around the Australian circle. Luke Witherow came close to reducing the deficit, but Australian goalkeeper Ash Thomas produced an excellent save to deny him. Ireland eventually managed to get on the scoresheet when Ali Empey converted a rebound following a penalty corner. The goal gave the Irish side renewed hope of making a comeback and changed the momentum of the contest. However, Australia’s defence remained composed under pressure. Ireland continued searching for additional goals and created several late opportunities, but Thomas stood firm in front of the Australian goal. With less than three minutes remaining, the goalkeeper made three important saves to prevent Ireland from narrowing the gap further. Australia successfully protected their 3-1 advantage until the final whistle, securing an important victory in their opening Pool C fixture. In the other Pool C match, Spain also made an impressive start to their World Cup campaign by defeating South Africa 3-1. Spain, known as the Redsticks, immediately took control of the contest and put South Africa under considerable pressure. Their attacking efforts produced two goals in quick succession during the first half. Forward Marc Reyne opened the scoring in the 11th minute before Jose Basterra doubled Spain’s advantage just one minute later. Spain continued to dominate possession and maintain pressure on their opponents. Basterra added his second goal towards the end of the second quarter, giving Spain a commanding 3-0 lead at half-time. South Africa fought back after the break and managed to score through Mustapha Cassiem in the third quarter. The goal provided some encouragement, but Spain remained in control and prevented South Africa from producing a stronger comeback. Despite South Africa’s efforts in the latter stages, Spain comfortably held on to their advantage and completed a 3-1 victory. With both Australia and Spain winning their opening matches, Pool C has begun with strong performances from the two sides as the competition for the knockout stages intensifies.

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    Google releases Android 17 QPR2 beta 3 with new fe…

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    Google has released Android 17 Beta 3, also known as the QPR2 Beta 3 update, for eligible Pixel devices. The latest beta includes bug fixes as well as several new features and customization options. One of the biggest changes is a redesigned Quick Settings editor. The feature will allow users to arrange toggles and settings according to their preferences. Users can also choose which Quick Settings tiles appear in larger formats. Google is further expanding customization by allowing users to adjust the position of the brightness slider and media player. Additional theming options are also reportedly being prepared for the final release, including adjustable colour hues and more blur effects across different parts of the interface. The Android 17 Beta 3 update also introduces new call-protection features designed to help users avoid social-engineering scams. Additional confirmation dialogs may appear when users dial numbers associated with call forwarding, reducing the risk of unknowingly redirecting their calls to another number. The QPR2 Beta 3 update is currently available to eligible Pixel devices through the beta programme. While some features are already available for testing, Google is expected to introduce further improvements before the stable Android 17 release.