QtrendsRussian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine kill at least 21 on the eve of the NATO summit in Turkey. The NATO summit in Ankara faces internal tensions as Turkey intensifies crackdowns. President Trump confirms he intervened with FIFA over US player Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban, which FIFA subsequently lifted, drawing backlash from Belgium. Venezuela continues to reel from a devastating earthquake with remarkable survival stories emerging from the rubble.
Russia launched a massive missile and drone barrage across Ukraine, killing at least 21 people including 12 in the Kyiv region. The attack came on the eve of the NATO summit in Ankara, drawing widespread condemnation. Ukraine also warned it is facing a shortage of interceptor missiles to defend against such strikes.
NATO leaders are gathering in Ankara for a critical summit as the alliance faces internal strains. Turkey has intensified its crackdown on public life ahead of the meeting. Meanwhile, a potential Erdogan-Trump friendship is seen as a factor that could help NATO navigate the challenges.
President Trump confirmed he personally called FIFA to intervene in the suspension of US soccer player Folarin Balogun. The red card suspension had barred Balogun from playing in a World Cup match. Trump offered the most detailed account yet of his intervention, sparking controversy over the politicization of sports.
FIFA lifted Folarin Balogun's one-game suspension, clearing him to play against Belgium in the World Cup. Belgium publicly expressed astonishment and shock at the decision, which came after Trump's call to FIFA. The controversy has raised questions about the independence of sports governing bodies.
Remarkable survival stories are emerging from Venezuela after the devastating earthquake. A young girl trapped under rubble for 32 hours survived by eating ketchup and cheese. A Venezuelan guard was pulled from the rubble after an incredible 8 days. Before-and-after photos show catastrophic destruction across affected areas.