The US border runs straight through the World Cup
The tournament was sold as a symbol of unity, but Trump’s border politics have turned it into a spectacle of exclusion.
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US orders Anthropic to disable AI models for all foreign nationals
The company said it received an export control directive to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5.
Knicks face Spurs in Game 5, with first NBA title in 53 years in sight
After an epic comeback, the New York Knicks head to San Antonio, hoping to beat the Spurs to seal the 2026 championship.
‘Right to protest genocide’ denied: Scotland’s Palestine Action supporters
As the banned group fights its proscription in London, similar battles are playing out in Edinburgh.
Iran war day 106: US and Iran say deal close but Lebanon fighting continues
US and Iran say a deal to end the war is close, with a final text agreed but key steps still pending.
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Molokhia cigarettes: Gaza’s toxic alternative to tobacco
Smokers in Gaza turn to toxic molokhia nicotine cigarettes as tobacco prices surge, causing serious health risks.
Doctors Without Borders investigation finds exploitation by staff in Chad
The organisation employs tens of thousands of workers, local and foreign, to respond to crises across several countries.
FIFA World Cup Day 3: Brazil vs Morocco prediction, schedule, what to know
Brazil face Morocco as World Cup Day three brings predictions, key fixtures and other headlines.
Topuria shoves Gaethje by Lincoln Memorial ahead of White House UFC event
UFC Freedom 250 will proceed after a federal judge denies a legal challenge to the event on Friday.
Separated by the Gaza war, a Palestinian yearns to see his family again
Shady al-Areer, 38, was smuggled from Israel into the occupied West Bank after October 7, 2023. This is his story.
England training equipment stolen ahead of squad’s arrival in Kansas City
Local police say an investigation is under way over the possible theft of equipment which was arriving in Kansas City.
US fans celebrate victory over Paraguay in World Cup opener
US fans celebrate victory over Paraguay in World Cup opener
Lebanon war victims among 117M people displaced worldwide
A new UNHCR report reveals that 117.8 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced by the end of 2025.
Five killed as Israel hits south Lebanon, issues forced displacement orders
The Israeli military has threatened residents of 20 Lebanese towns and villages to leave their homes immediately.
One killed as Israel hits south Lebanon, issues forced displacement orders
The Israeli military has ordered residents of 20 Lebanese towns and villages to leave their homes immediately.
Trump seeks ‘off-ramp’ from war in ‘Iran deal’
As reports emerge of a possible US-Iran agreement, President Donald Trump is looking for an ‘off-ramp’ from Iran war.
Brazil vs Morocco World Cup team news: Neymar, start time and how to watch
Record five-time world champions Brazil open their 2026 campaign against African heavyweights Morocco on Saturday.
Trump says US strike killed Tren de Aragua gang boss with Venezuelan help
Gang leader Flores had controlled the vast criminal syndicate from Venezuela for years.
Trump says US strike killed Tren de Aragua gang boss with Venezuela help
Gang leader Flores had controlled the vast criminal syndicate from Venezuela for years.
‘A dream come true’: Fans revel as US win World Cup opener on home soil
Dominating 4-1 victory adds to joy of Team USA fans relishing the opportunity to see football on the brightest stage.
‘Dream come true’: World Cup fever ignites Los Angeles as USA beat Paraguay
Dominating 4-1 victory adds to joy of Team USA fans relishing the opportunity to see football on the brightest stage.
Trump claims US kills Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang leader
Trump claims US kills Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang leader
USA’s Pulisic shrugs off injury scare after 4-1 World Cup win over Paraguay
The AC Milan forward is the USA's talisman, and his form will be pivotal to the team's odds of a deep run.
Older runners defy age in Kenya’s central highlands
Members of a self-funded athletics club in Meru are proving that competition does not end with age.
UK court jails Palestine Action activists on ‘terrorism’ charges
UK court has sentenced four pro-Palestine activists to jail for a raid on an Israeli arms factory near Bristol in 2024.
Canada World Cup opener splits Bosnian fans among two ‘home nations’
Thousands of Bosnia fans turned Toronto blue as they marched to the chants of 'Free Palestine' in Toronto.
Canada and Bosnia fight out historic World Cup opener
Bosnia and Herzegovina and Canada have fought out a 1–1 draw in their World Cup opening match.
USA hit Paraguay for four in dream start to their World Cup campaign
USA beat Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles as each of the three World Cup cohosts have now staged a game at 2026 edition.
World Cup kicks off in US as Katy Perry, Future headline opening ceremony
Tom Cruise, David Beckham, Halle Berry among celebrities in attendance at Hollywood-style opening ceremony.
Thomas Partey denied entry into Canada, will miss Ghana’s World Cup opener
Partey's visa was denied due to the multiple charges of rape he faces in the United Kingdom.