Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway stunned Brazil 2-1 to book a historic place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, ending the five-time champions’ hopes of lifting a sixth title.   According to Channels Television, Brazil dominated much of the first half but failed to capitalise on their chances. Bruno Guimarães missed a golden opportunity to put his side ahead in the 14th minute when Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland brilliantly saved his penalty after a VAR review awarded the spot-kick. Vinícius Júnior, Gabriel Martinelli and Rayan all threatened for Brazil before the break, while Martin Ødegaard and Haaland tested Alisson as both teams went into half-time level. Norway returned with greater intensity after the restart, with substitute Andreas Schjelderup making an immediate impact. Brazil introduced Neymar and Endrick in search of a breakthrough, but it was Norway who struck first in the 79th minute. Schjelderup delivered a pinpoint cross that Haaland powered past Alisson with a towering header. The Norwegian striker sealed victory in the 90th minute after Schjelderup threaded another precise pass into his path. Haaland calmly slotted home his second goal to put Norway 2-0 ahead. Brazil were handed a late lifeline deep into 12 minutes of added time when referee Ismail Elfath awarded a second penalty after Leo Østigård was ruled to have fouled Neymar in the area. Neymar converted from the spot in the 100th minute, but there was not enough time left for a comeback. Nyland’s first-half penalty save, Haaland’s clinical finishing and Schjelderup’s two assists proved decisive as Norway secured one of the biggest upsets of the tournament. The result sends Norway into the World Cup quarter-finals, while Brazil exit the competition after failing to convert their dominance into goals.

Super Typhoon Bavi has battered the United States Pacific territories of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam, leaving reports of major damage on the island of Rota as powerful winds and heavy rain swept across the region.   According to AFP, as published by Channels Television, the National Weather Service (NWS) said the eye of the storm passed directly over Rota early on Monday, packing sustained winds of up to 180 mph (290 km/h), equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane. Authorities on Rota, home to about 1,500 residents, reported significant destruction, although communication outages made it difficult to determine the full extent of the damage. “We are hanging in there. We are experiencing heavy winds and flooding here. Some people are already reporting major damages,” Rota Municipal Operations Center public information officer Lou Rosario said, adding that some mobile phone services had failed after a communications tower collapsed. Before the storm made landfall, the NWS warned residents to seek immediate shelter, saying the extreme winds should be treated like an approaching tornado. The agency also cautioned that a direct hit could leave much of Rota uninhabitable for weeks, with widespread tree damage and prolonged power outages. Neighbouring islands including Tinian, northern Guam and southern Saipan experienced hurricane-force winds, while forecasters said conditions would gradually improve as the storm moved westward. Authorities in Guam warned that between eight and 12 inches (20 to 30 centimetres) of rainfall could trigger flash flooding. Residents were advised to remain indoors as winds of 50 to 80 mph, with stronger gusts, continued through the afternoon. Many residents had already endured severe weather earlier this year. Tinian resident Edwin Santa Theresa said electricity to his home had only been restored four days earlier after April’s Typhoon Sinlaku before being cut again by Bavi. In Guam, hotels sheltered hundreds of residents seeking safety from the storm. Businesses also boarded up their premises ahead of landfall to minimise damage. Meteorologists said warmer ocean temperatures and the return of El Niño could contribute to a more active tropical cyclone season across the Pacific. The World Meteorological Organization recently confirmed that El Niño has developed in the tropical Pacific, raising concerns over increased storm activity in the coming months.

Ten people have died and six others were injured in a fatal road crash along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State.   According to Punch, the accident occurred at about 8:05pm on Sunday at Saapade Bridge and involved a white Sinotruk truck and a Toyota Hiace bus with registration number EKY 290 YM. The spokesperson for the Ogun Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Afolabi Odunsi, said 18 people were involved in the crash, comprising 15 adult males, two adult females and one male child. He said 10 victims, including nine adult males and one male child, died in the collision, while six people, made up of four adult males and two adult females, sustained varying degrees of injuries. Two adult males escaped unhurt. Odunsi said preliminary investigations showed the crash was caused by speeding, wrongful overtaking and dangerous driving. According to him, the truck driver reportedly reversed on the highway after missing his route, while the approaching bus, travelling at high speed, attempted to squeeze through the limited space and rammed into the truck. FRSC rescue teams evacuated the injured victims to Victory Hospital in Ogere for treatment, while the bodies of those who died were deposited at FOS Mortuary in Ipara. The damaged vehicles have been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force, Ishara Division, and the accident scene has been cleared. The Ogun FRSC Sector Commander, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, expressed condolences to the families of the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery. He also urged motorists, especially commercial drivers and truck operators, to avoid reversing on highways, speeding and other dangerous traffic violations. Ogunjobi advised road users to obey traffic regulations, maintain safe speeds and use designated turning points whenever they miss their routes.

The Federal Government has warned that it may take tougher action against South Africa if attacks on Nigerian citizens continue, following the killing of two Nigerians in separate incidents.   According to Punch Newspaper, the government condemned the deaths of Emeka Charles Iroegbu and Musa Yunana Joe, popularly known as Big Joe, both killed on June 28, 2026. Iroegbu was allegedly tortured to death by officers of the Tshwane Metro Police in Sunnyside, Pretoria, while Joe was reportedly shot dead by unidentified gunmen outside his shop in Witbank, Mpumalanga. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Nigeria demanded immediate, transparent and thorough investigations into the killings. The ministry warned that all options remained open if what it described as “intolerance and apartheid-style behaviour” against foreigners, particularly Nigerians, was not addressed. The government also linked the latest incidents to what it called a disturbing pattern of violence against Nigerians in South Africa. It noted that officers allegedly involved in the April 20, 2026 killing of another Nigerian, Nnaemeka Mathew Andrew Ekpenyong, had yet to be arrested despite being known to the South African Police Service. Nigeria expressed concern over rising xenophobic tensions, saying the repeated attacks appeared aimed at wrongly portraying law-abiding Nigerians as criminals. The government also criticised remarks reportedly made by a South African government spokesperson suggesting Nigerians leaving the country over xenophobic protests should reveal where illegal drugs were hidden. It described the comments as inflammatory, unprofessional and capable of inciting hatred against Nigerians. While extending condolences to the families of the victims, the Federal Government urged South African authorities to ensure those responsible for the killings and other unresolved attacks on Nigerians were brought to justice. The ministry advised Nigerians living in South Africa to remain calm, vigilant and law-abiding, relocate from areas prone to violence where necessary, and avoid retaliatory actions. It added that evacuation arrangements for registered Nigerians wishing to leave South Africa were continuing. The Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg and the Nigerian Union South Africa also called for swift investigations and prosecution of those responsible, while urging members of the Nigerian community to remain cautious and report suspicious activities to the police.