Risk of death to oldest man at World Cup - walking miracle Gordon

How Craig Gordon's career has been a series of comebacks and the 43-year-old's World Cup inclusion for Scotland seemed an impossible dream only a few months ago.

U.S. and Iran Zero In on Four Nuclear Issues in Talks

With the cease-fire proving tenuous, negotiations between the two nations are in flux, but have advanced to outline potential paths forward on difficult questions about Iran’s nuclear program.

By David E. Sanger

US Existing-Home Sales Jump to Highest This Year, Top Forecasts - Bloomberg.com

US Existing-Home Sales Jump to Highest This Year, Top Forecasts  Bloomberg.com

Colombia World Cup 2026 team guide

Luis Díaz is the leading light of an extremely well-supported team still built around the 2014 golden boot winner James Rodríguez This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Continue reading...

By José Orlando Ascencio

Are we ready to host the FIFA World Cup, and who can afford to go?

The biggest World Cup ever starts this week. Laura Williamson, editor in chief of The Athletic, describes how sky-high prices, travel restrictions, politics and the Ebola outbreak are impacting fans.

By Dave Davies

Nigeria plays Portugal in international World Cup friendly: All to know

All the news on the teams, lineups and start time as Portugal complete their World Cup preparations against Nigeria.

Landon Donovan recalls life-changing World Cup moment amid players' 'responsibility' of growing game in USA

Landon Donovan says the 2026 USMNT has a responsibility to grow soccer in the U.S., reflecting on how his 2010 World Cup goal changed everything.

Home sales surged in May to the highest level since December

Home sales rebounded in May as mortgage rates dropped back a bit in April, but prices are still rising.

Ukraine's UN representative calls for Russia to be barred from UN peacekeeping and police missions

Andrii Melnyk, Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has called for Russian personnel to be barred from participating in UN peacekeeping and police missions and said that Russia should leave the United Nations.

By Olha Hlushchenko

US-Israel: What are the allegations of espionage all about?

The Pentagon has reportedly raised Israel's espionage threat level to the US to its highest internal category. While both sides officially deny this, the case remains highly controversial due to the war in Iran.

Driven by AI demand, China on track to pass US as top nuclear energy producer

China is expected to overtake the United States as the world’s nuclear power leader, as the AI boom and war in the Middle East renew a global push for reliable energy sources, according to a new report. While the US maintained the world’s largest operational fleet of nuclear reactors, China now accounted for nearly half of all those under construction globally and was expected to match American capacity within five years, Gavekal Technologies said on Monday. “By a wide margin, China will have...

By Xinyi Wu

2026 World Cup participation conditional to US travel restrictions

Traditionally, international sports competitions are seen as a way of overlooking division and differences, and disregarding geopolitics tension - which is the reason why North Korea competes in the Olympics for example. But this year's World Cup is proving an exception. Residents of countries placed on a US travel restriction list are finding their attendance at the World Cup is not garanteed. FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani explains.

By FRANCE24

Coral World Cup betting offer: 66/1 enhanced odds on Scott McTominay to score

Coral are offering new customers enhanced odds of 66/1 on Scott McTominay to score at the World Cup for a minimum £1 stake

By Chris Wilson

World Cup tickets aren't the only expense for fans. Some are spending hundreds to relive a childhood obsession.

Adults have gotten into trading Panini 2026 World Cup stickers. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Adult collectors are spending hundreds on Panini World Cup stickers. The 2026 album is the largest in the brand's history, with 980 stickers. Online communities and swap platforms help fans reduce the cost of completing albums. As the 2026 World Cup looms, many fans of the beautiful game are preparing to shell out eye-watering sums to watch their national team play. "Around a thousand in total," Ryan Han...

The Growing Bipartisan Support For Protecting The Freedom To Invest - Forbes

The Growing Bipartisan Support For Protecting The Freedom To Invest  Forbes

Somali referee says World Cup 'dream' ruined

Somali referee Omar Artan said the "biggest dream of my life" had been ripped away after he was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup."I'm just simply a referee who's trying to live his dream, the biggest dream of my life, to come to the World Cup."

Birth rate in US is falling, and a new research paper links it to iPhones

A surprising study links the iPhone's widespread adoption to a significant drop in US birth rates, particularly among young women. Researchers found that areas with earlier iPhone access experienced steeper declines in fertility. The study suggests smartphones altered social interactions, potentially reducing sexual activity and unintended pregnancies, explaining a substantial portion of the birth rate fall.

By TOI TECH DESK

Why Norway and Scotland are embroiled in war of words before World Cup

U.S. Expands List of Chinese Tech Companies it Says Assists Beijing’s Military

Some well-known companies were added to the annually updated list, which designates them as a U.S. national-security risk.

Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut

The ​United States has denied entry to soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been expected to be the ‌first Somali to officiate at a match in the World Cup. A FIFA spokesperson said Artan would not be able to train or officiate at the World Cup — which kicks off on Thursday — after he was not allowed to enter the United States over the weekend. Somalia’s government said it had unsuccessfully ​tried to negotiate with the US and FIFA so that Artan could enter the country and it was sadd...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

World Cup isn't behind Trump's push for Iran deal, White House WC officer tells 'Post' - interview

In an exclusive interview, Andrew Giuliani, the US officer overseeing the World Cup, said the White House wants the world to come to the United States for the tournament.

World Cup preview | Dan in Toronto, Miguel in New York & turmoil in America

Joe is joined by Dan McDonnell (from Canada) and Miguel Delaney (from America) to preview the World Cup ahead of Thursday’s kick off.The lads discuss the political backdrop to the tournament, the impact heat and geography will have on the football and how the top contenders are looking.Dan also gives an update on whether Ireland’s Nations League clash with Israel is likely to be moved to a neutral venue.Our football podcast coverage is sponsored by Sky Sports.

India Adds More Nuclear Warheads: Where Do Pakistan, China Stand?

Russia and the United States continue to dominate the global nuclear order by a wide margin. Russia holds an estimated 4,400 nuclear warheads, followed by the US with 3,700.

Africa's sound, African film at Cannes and the World Cup kick-off

This week, Spotlight on Africa explores cinema and music scoring for African documentary projects with storytellers from Mozambique and Kenya. We will also bring you news from the Cannes Film Festival, along with the African teams selected to take part in the football World Cup.

By Melissa Chemam

Beijing says 'firmly opposed' to US blacklist of Chinese companies

US senators urge tighter rules for contract chipmakers supplying China firms' overseas units: report

US says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China’s military

The companies the US believes are aiding Beijing's military now includes a broad swathe of China's top technology firms key to advancing Beijing's military and industrial prowess, reflecting US security concerns

By Reuters

Jota will be in Robertson's 'heart' at World Cup, says widow

They became close friends during their time at Liverpool

By AFP

Two days to World Cup: Two “greatest” football nations never to lift trophy

History remembers champions, celebrates those who lift the trophy. Yet some of the game's greatest stories belong not to winners, but to nations whose brilliance shaped football itself without ever producing the one achievement that really mattered most: being the Champion. The post Two days to World Cup: Two “greatest” football nations never to lift trophy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Gbemidepo Popoola

US Existing Home Sales Unexpectedly Jumped In May, Inventories Surge

US Existing Home Sales Unexpectedly Jumped In May, Inventories Surge With the Spring selling season in tatters, existing home sales were expected to rebound in May very modestly (+1.1% MoM) off recent record lows, but instead they outperformed, rising at 3.2% MoM (and April's 0.2% MoM rise was revised higher to a +0.7% MoM rise). That lifted existing home sales up 3.22% YoY - the strongest since September 2025... Source: Bloomberg That beat lifted existing home sales SAAR to ...

By Tyler Durden

US blacklists Alibaba, BYD, Baidu, says they aid China's military

The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese companies, including e-commerce and tech giant Alibaba, electric car maker BYD and search engine Baidu, to its list of companies it...

US says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military - The Daily Star

US says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military  The Daily Star

U.S. tells UN Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been strategic disaster

Dan Negrea, the U.S. representative to the UN Economic and Social Council, told a meeting of the United Nations Security Council that Russia’s decision to launch its full-scale invasion of Ukraine has become a strategic disaster.

How the Estadio Azteca became the World Cup’s greatest home

Mexico’s most iconic ground, it was the venue for the exploits of Pelé and Maradona, and it’ll host a record third tournament opening game La entrada How the Estadio Azteca became the World Cup’s greatest home se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

By Fernando Romero Nuñez

Award-winning Somali referee reacts to US World Cup ban

Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan expresses disappointment after being denied entry to the US, ending his World Cup dream. Learn more about the Somal Read More: https://punchng.com/award-winning-somali-referee-reacts-to-us-world-cup-ban/

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Somali referee says World Cup ‘dream’ ruined

Somali referee Omar Artan said the "biggest dream of my life" had been ripped away after he was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup. The post Somali referee says World Cup ‘dream’ ruined appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emmanuel Okogba

Papastavrou on Fox Business: Greece is a strategic U.S. energy ally and a force for stability in the Eastern Mediterranean

Greece's upgraded geopolitical and energy role in Southeastern Europe, as well as its strategic partnership with the United States, was highlighted by Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou during an interview on the American television network Fox Business and its program Mornings with Maria, hosted by journalist Maria Bartiromo The post Papastavrou on Fox Business: Greece is a strategic U.S. energy ally and a force for stability in the Eastern Mediterranean appeared first on Pr...

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AG to meet US Justice Department over all pending Ghana-US extradition requests – Kwakye Ofosu

Attorney-General Dominic Ayine is scheduled to meet officials of the United States Department of Justice for bilateral discussions on all pending extradition requests between the two countries, a development that could accelerate efforts to bring individuals who have fled Ghanaian justice back to face the law. The announcement came on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the same day Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, convicted by a Ghana High Court in absentia in April 2024, arrived in Accra after a two-year extra...

By Caleb Ahinakwah

Kappa x Tunisia Soar High With Stunning Eagle-Inspired World Cup Kit Collection - Soccer Laduma

Kappa x Tunisia Soar High With Stunning Eagle-Inspired World Cup Kit Collection  Soccer Laduma

World Cup 2026 predictions: AI picks every single game - Yahoo Sports Australia

World Cup 2026 predictions: AI picks every single game  Yahoo Sports Australia