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Cristiano Ronaldo failed to find the net as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener. Yoane Wissa's equaliser earned the African side its first-ever World Cup goal and point.

Joao Rui Ferreira said India and Portugal can deepen economic ties in renewable energy, manufacturing, startups and infrastructure. He highlighted Portugal’s expertise, strong digital ecosystem and gateway access to Europe as major opportunities for Indian businesses and investors

A new study found extreme hot, dry and windy conditions fueling Iberian wildfires were 40 times more likely due to climate change. Fires in Spain and Portugal killed eight, displaced 35,000, and scorched 640,000 hectares, worsened by rural neglect and poor forestry management

The Gloria Funicular, a historic Lisbon tourist landmark, derailed near Avenida da Liberdade, killing 15 and injuring 18, five critically. Portugal declared a day of mourning as condolences poured in from global leaders. An investigation will follow rescue operations.

Liverpool and Portugal footballer Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva died in a tragic car accident in Spain. Tributes poured in from clubs worldwide, including the Premier League and IPL franchises, mourning the untimely death of the 28-year-old forward.

Barcelona recorded its hottest June since 1914 amid Europe’s first major summer heat wave. France issued red alerts, Italy reported a heat-related death, and Portugal broke temperature records. Climate experts link the intensifying heat waves to global warming trends

The UK, Canada, and Portugal have expressed condolences and are coordinating support. Several casualties are feared. Investigations and relief efforts are ongoing

The Indian Embassy in Portugal issued a strong response to a protest organised by Pakistan outside its Chancery building in Lisbon, reaffirming India's unwavering stance against what it called "desperate provocations" and reiterated its resolve to counter Pakistan-backed terrorism

While the blackout brought cities to a standstill, it also sparked something unexpected and heartwarming

Murmu received the ‘City Key of Honour’ of Lisbon City from the Mayor at a function held at the City Hall of Lisbon, Portugal

Prime Minister Luis Montenegro lost a confidence vote in Parliament. The demise of the minority government marks the worst spell of political instability in 50 years of Portuguese democracy

The oil-rich kingdom aims to host all 104 games, though there has been speculation that some games could be played in neighboring or nearby countries

Coached by Roberto Martinez, the team showcased their attacking prowess right from the start. In the 10th minute, they nearly took the lead when Cristiano Ronaldo hit the woodwork from close range after a cross from Rafael Leao on the left wing.

The four-member team consisting of G Maniram (CSE, 3rd year), Y Bala Praneeth Sagar (ECE, 3rd year), TR Divyakanth (ECE, 3rd year), and Rujul Rumale (ECE, 2nd year) triumphed in the championship, competing against six teams from Portugal, Romania, Serbia, and other countries.

After a late 3-2 loss to Poland on Thursday, Steve Clarke's team started strong and took the lead with their sole first-half opportunity. Scott McTominay scored his tenth goal in his last 17 internationals, heading in from a cross by Kenny McLean.

After achieving this milestone, Ronaldo remarked that records don’t just get broken; they "haunt him." "Scoring 900 goals might seem like just another milestone, but only I know the daily effort it takes to reach this point. It’s a unique achievement in my career. I don’t break records; they haunt me!" Ronaldo said in the post-match interview.

France and Portugal had a balanced first half, with few chances on either end of the pitch.

Silva and Fernandes scored, with Akaydin's own goal, as Portugal secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Turkey in Dortmund, securing the top spot in Group F.

Ronaldo expressed gratitude on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, thanking the Portuguese Football Federation and the fans at the stadium for the touching tribute to the team.

FIFA Council conducted a videoconference in Zurich, Switzerland, to confirm the sole candidacy, which is a combined bid of Morocco, Portugal, and Spain