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NewsFeedWhatsApp is rolling out usernames to keep phone numbers private. The feature gets installed later this year, however, users are able to start reserving their usernames now. This change marks a new level of privacy for WhatsApp users who want to keep their numbers private while still chatting and joining groups with new people. Al Jazeera’s @emmawithrow examines why WhatsApp decided to add the new feature and how it will impact privacy for users going forward.Published On 30 Jun 202630 Jun 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

The heatwave is forecast to hit a large area of the country, from the US east coast to central areas of the country. The extreme temperatures caused by a heat dome, will peak in the Midwest and Mississippi Valley through Thursday, the NWS predicted. It will shift east into the Ohio Valley and East Coast on Thursday and into the holiday weekend, according to the weather service.Temperatures ranging from 95F-105F (35C -40.6C) combined with high humidity will bring the heat index to 100F-115F (38C-46C). Daily temperature records are expected to be broken on Thursday and Friday, with some monthly and…

Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France cruise to a comfortable win over Sweden in their World Cup round of 32 match at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

Remember the Ghanaian self-acclaimed prophet, Evans “Ebo Noah” Eshun? He’s back in the news after six months, this time claiming the torrential rains that wreaked havoc in parts of Accra and other areas on Monday are vindication of his earlier flood prophecy. The BBC reported that at least 13 people have died in Ghana’s capital, Accra, with residents counting their losses as floodwaters ravage homes, roads and businesses. Police had arrested Ebo Noah, and an Adentan Circuit Court in Accra remanded him in custody, after he predicted that the world would end due to continuous rainfall lasting three years, beginning…

Daystar Christian Centre has announced the inaugural Global Church Systems Conference (GCSC), a two-day international summit expected to attract more than 1,000 pastors, church leaders and ministry administrators from across Africa and beyond to Lagos on July 16 and 17, 2026. In a statement signed by J. Ayo Makinde, Head of Communication, Daystar Christian Centre, the church said the conference is designed to address what it described as one of the most overlooked challenges confronting churches globally, the absence of sustainable organisational systems needed to support long-term growth. The conference, themed “Building Sustainable, Scalable, Spirit-Led Church Systems,” will be held…

Netherlands’ head coach Ronald Koeman speaks during a press conference on the eve of the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 football match between the Netherlands and Morocco at Monterrey stadium in Monterrey, Mexico on June 28, 2026. (Photo by Julio Cesar AGUILAR / AFP) Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said on Tuesday he was stepping down after his team were knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco in the last 32. “Last night I took the decision to end my stint as head coach of the Dutch National Team,” Koeman said in a statement on Instagram. “We all shared…

Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown.  All times on the map are Mountain time. The New York Times A strong, 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck in the Gulf of California on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey.The temblor happened at 1:45 p.m. Mountain time about 47 miles southwest of El Progreso, Mexico, data from the agency shows.As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S.…

Asian stocks were set to rise Wednesday after US equities capped their best quarter in six years, as a rally in chipmakers and signs of economic resilience boosted optimism over corporate earnings.

Available for over a yearWe look at an issue known as shadow banning. What is it? How does it work? And could it be affecting health education messages for women and young girls? Also this week: we’re feeling nostalgic about the discs that hold our favourite video games. And Shiona McCallum speaks to the founder of the Global Gaming League. Presenter: Shiona McCallum Producer: Tom Quinn (Photo: A young sports woman relaxes after a workout. She is lying on a yoga mat, looking at her smartphone. Credit: Getty Images)Programme WebsiteShow less

More than half of the people whose asylum and visa claims will be rejected under tightened human rights laws will continue to live in the UK, according to the Home Office’s own assessment.Documents released on Tuesday show that plans to set new limits on article 8 of the European convention on human rights are expected to result in another 11,700 people having their claims rejected annually.But an impact assessment shows that 55% of those refused under article 8 reforms are expected to remain in the UK.The documents were released after Shabana Mahmood introduced the immigration and asylum bill to parliament.It…