🔥 Hot Topics · Jun 28, 2026
World Cup final 32 confirmed as Iran eliminated at last moment, China's artificial sun achieves major breakthrough, South Korea officially eliminated, Germans pay for Chinese AC restock alerts, Uruguay cancels charter flights after humiliating exit, Iran strikes 8 US military facilities, girl cries after passing Gaokao on 3rd attempt, Ronaldo vs Modric in Round of 32, Korean media blurs coach's face in shame, major changes coming to China's energy infrastructure.
1. World Cup Final 32 Set, Iran Eliminated at Last Moment
Group stage concludes: Jordan 1-3 Argentina, Algeria 3-3 Austria. Final 32 set: 2 Asia, 13 Europe, 9 Africa, 5 South America, 3 CONCACAF. Iran eliminated at the buzzer.
2. China's Artificial Sun Achieves Major Breakthrough
Hefei Institute's artificial sun project: toroidal field magnet completes fabrication and acceptance, HTS central solenoid coil passes full-load testing, core performance reaches world-leading levels.
3. South Korea Eliminated from World Cup
DR Congo beats Uzbekistan 3-1 to advance with 4 points, pushing South Korea out of the top-8 third-place rankings and eliminating them from the knockout stage.
4. Germans Pay for Chinese AC Restock Alerts as Heatwave Hits
Western Europe heatwave: German temps exceed 37°C. Chinese portable ACs sell out. A German developer creates a paid notification service for restock alerts at 2.69 EUR.
5. Uruguay Cancels Charter Flights After Humiliating Exit
Uruguay finishes last in group after losing to Spain. FA cancels charter flight, orders players to return home on their own.
6. Iran Strikes 8 US Military Facilities
Iran launches strikes on 8 US military facilities, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
7. Girl Cries After Passing Gaokao on 3rd Attempt
Dong from Shandong takes Gaokao for the third time, after missing Communication University of China by 1 and 6 points in previous years. Scores 495 and bursts into tears.
8. Ronaldo to Face Modric in Round of 32
Portugal draws 0-0 with Colombia, advances as group runner-up. Faces Croatia in Round of 32: Ronaldo vs Modric showdown.
9. Korean Media Blurs Coach's Face in Disgrace
KBS blurs coach Hong Myung-bo's face during news interview — a treatment usually reserved for criminal suspects — sparking heated debate.
10. Major Changes Coming to China's Energy Infrastructure
The 15th Five-Year Plan for new energy systems targets higher electrification for households, with per capita annual residential electricity reaching 1,500 kWh by 2030.
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