The World Cup 2026 is fast approaching – here’s everything you need to know
The biggest ever World Cup is fast approaching, with the fixtures and locations all confirmed.
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Why has FIFA not signed a World Cup broadcast deal in India?
With the World Cup weeks away, FIFA is struggling to find broadcast rights buyers in the world’s most populous country.
US extends sanctions waiver on Russian oil: Why it matters
The US has extended its waiver on sanctioned Russian oil until June 17.
Todd Blanche expected to be grilled over Trump administration’s $1.8B fund blasted as ‘corruption on steroids’
Todd Blanche, acting attorney general in Tweety McTreason’s administration, will appear on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, and is expected to face intense scrutiny over Justice
Ronaldo to lead Portugal at sixth World Cup as Martinez names squad
Diogo Jota named as an honorary ‘plus-one’ player in Portugal’s squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Son of Mango boss arrested over father’s fatal fall from cliff
Isak, 71, died in December 2024 after falling from a ravine while walking in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona.
Father-of-8 killed in San Diego mosque shooting hailed as a hero
Security guard Amin Abdullah, one of three killed in the attack, was described as “a shining light”.
What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.
Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns
Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.
WHO concerned about ‘scale and speed’ of Ebola outbreak, with 131 now dead
At least 131 deaths and over 500 suspected cases have been reported in the latest Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, the Congolese health ministry said
Three killed by two teenagers in California mosque shooting
Three people have been killed after two teenage suspects carried out a shooting at an Islamic centre in San Diego, California.
Musk vs Altman: What to know about the OpenAI verdict
Elon Musk’s planned appeal suggests the legal battle is far from over.
Spain’s former PM Zapatero faces corruption probe
High court is investigating Zapatero over airline aid, putting pressure on current PM.
WHO to hold emergency committee meeting as Ebola death toll rises to 131
A panel of experts led by the WHO is to meet to discuss vaccine options for new epidemic.