US military killed leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in strike, Trump says

Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote on Truth social with a video appearing to show the airstrike.

U.S. Says Iran Cease-Fire Deal ‘Very Close’

A senior administration official said the two sides were “not quite at the finish line yet.”

By Jonathan Swan and David E. Sanger

Goldman and JPMorgan ease office working rules to counter World Cup disruption

Wall Street lenders say employees can ask to work from home on match days to ease congestion in host cities

United States deports migrants, including Iranian women, to Central African Republic

The Iranian women had been granted protective measures due to the risk of persecution in their home country. They arrived in Bangui on Friday, June 12, even though the CAR is considered by Washington to be one of the most dangerous countries in the world.

Injury deprived me of chance to play so I am going to the World Cup to support Brazil | Rodrygo

Watching the squad presentation knowing I wasn’t in it was tough, but I have high hopes with Carlo Ancelotti in charge I am travelling to the United States this week to watch some of the Seleção’s games at the World Cup. I’ll be continuing my daily treatment to recover from the knee injury I suffered in March and, during this routine, I’ll try to experience the competition in a different way. While Rodrygo, a boy from Osasco [a city in the state of São Paulo], recognises the privilege this re...

By Rodrygo

Trump says U.S. military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang

President Trump said Friday that a U.S. strike has killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, whom he called "the infamous leader" of the Tren de Aragua gang in Venezuela.

By The Associated Press

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.

Christian Pulisic subbed out at halftime of USMNT World Cup opener after feeling tightness in calf

Christian Pulisic was subbed out at halftime during the USMNT's World Cup opener against Paraguay with no official reason initially given for the change.

Trump says Tren de Aragua gang leader killed via U.S. military strike

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said U.S. forces carried out a strike that killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also ‌known as Niño Guerrero, the leader of Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua.

US strike kills leader of Venezuelan prison gang: Trump

⁠President ⁠Donald Trump said late on Friday that the US ‌had carried out a lethal strike on Hector Rusthenford ⁠Guerrero Flores, also known as Nino Guerrero, the leader ‌of Venezuelan prison ⁠gang ⁠Tren de ‌Aragua. Tren de Aragua has been labelled by the United States as a terrorist organisation. Guerrero Flores was charged in a New York federal court with racketeering conspiracy and other crimes, including lending support to terrorists in crimes that stretched more than a decade, authoritie...

By Reuters,Associated Press

From Azteca to LA, your guide to every World Cup stadium

From volcano mimics to modern super-stadia with retractable roofs, the grounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are among the most spectacular on Earth. Here's your guide to each of the 16 stadiums across Canada, Mexico and the United States.

By Simon Smale

World Cup: Ghana's Partey denied entry to Canada

Thomas Partey, who has pleaded not guilty to several rape and sexual assault charges in the United Kingdom, has been refused a Canadian visa. He will therefore miss his team's World Cup game against Panama in Toronto.

FIFA World Cup prize money: What each USMNT player stands to earn

Thanks to a landmark 2022 agreement, U.S. women’s soccer players will get part of the World Cup prize pool, too. Here’s how it works.

By Weston Blasi

Everything you missed from day two at World Cup 2026: Partey denied entry, Marsch slammed and Pulisic scare

Co-hosts Canada were held by Bosnia, while USA thrashed Paraguay to begin their World Cup 2026

By Alan Smith

Inside the vice president's official residence, where JD Vance and Usha Vance live

Number One Observatory Circle is the official residence of the US vice president. Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File/AP The vice president's official residence is on the grounds of the US Naval Observatory. Different vice presidents have added amenities such as a pool, a jogging track, and a garden. The residence may be haunted — Walter Mondale's daughter once said she saw a ghost in her bedroom. Vice President JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, moved into the vice president's offic...

More than 500 babies and toddlers have been detained by ICE since Trump returned to the presidency

An investigation by ‘The Marshall Project’ and ‘MS NOW’ reveals a sharp increase in the number of children under the age of three in custody. The authors warn of the effects that detention can have on child development

By Jordi Alonso Martínez Yañez

Judge Blocks Kennedy Center Bid To Keep Trump's Name — As Construction Crews Prepare To Take It Down - Forbes

Judge Blocks Kennedy Center Bid To Keep Trump's Name — As Construction Crews Prepare To Take It Down  Forbes

What happened to Christian Pulisic? Inside USMNT star's injury scare and World Cup future

It seemed nothing could dampen the spirits of the USMNT fans after downing Paraguay by a 4-1 score to begin the 2026 World Cup, but an injury scare for star Christian Pulisic has stoked some fear amongst the U.S. fanbase.

Scott Stinson: Canada wins first-ever World Cup point in draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina

After a painful series of close calls and near missses, a late goal gives Canada its first World Cup point

By Scott Stinson

Folarin Balogun: The first American to score a World Cup brace since 1930

Folarin Balogun announced his commitment to the United States with a stunning World Cup debut, scoring twice against Paraguay. His brace, alongside goal from Reyna, secured a historic 4-1 victory for the US in their opening match. Balogun's impressive performance marks a significant moment for American football.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

Alec Baldwin and Dana Carvey Trade Tips on Impersonating Biden, Bush and Playing a ‘Mean and Nasty’ Donald Trump

Dana Carvey is no stranger to meeting the men he has lampooned on “SNL” and in his stand-up act, but so far, he’s just missed running into Joe Biden. It turns out the 46th president is a frequent visitor to Carvey’s hometown in the Santa Ynez Valley. “Hunter Biden lives around the corner, so he’s […]

By Varietybrentlang

USA’s World Cup moment arrives: How Pulisic, Balogun turned opening night into a spectacle

By Sandip G

Strait of Hormuz to nuclear: 5 terms of deal that US and Iran are close to signing

While the US said the deal would commence with destroying or removing Tehran’s highly enriched uranium, Iran laid emphasis on Lebanon.

5 Takeaways From SerienCamp 2026

Attendance hit a new record, with more than 1,000 execs and some 4,000 visitors descending on Cologne for the 3-days TV industry event.

By Scott Roxborough

Pakistan and law of mediation

PAKISTAN’S ongoing role in helping bridge differences between the US and Iran has attracted considerable attention. Given the depth of hostility between Washington and Tehran, even keeping channels of communication open is nothing short of an achievement. That said, an important aspect of this episode has received surprisingly little attention: it’s the significance — albeit limited — of both Pakistan’s role in shaping the development of international law and its implications for Pakistan’s p...

By none@none.com (Hassan Aslam Shad)

Peace Deal Soon? US Official 80-85% Confident, But Iran Has Some Conditions

Though pitched as a major diplomatic victory, the proposed agreement will only establish a 60-day ceasefire that would be followed by another set of negotiations.

US strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang - Trump

President Donald Trump said US forces carried out a strike that killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as Niño Guerrero, the leader of Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua.

Visa denials and protests shadow FIFA as World Cup kicks off

Iran’s World Cup delegation says FIFA has failed to secure US entry for several officials, with 15 federation members denied visas ahead of the tournament, urging compliance with its rules.

Iran peace deal looms while new military action flares near Strait of Hormuz

A senior U.S. administration official said both sides had agreed on a text and that Washington expects to sign an initial deal in the coming days.

Katy Perry and 10-Year-Old Singer Tius Bring Heartfelt ‘Wonder’ Performance to the World Cup

During the touching performance, Lukas sang the opening and closing lines of the song

By Charisma Madarang

Our View: Can the 3+1 energy dialogue finally deliver?

Another instalment of the 3+1 energy dialogue of Cyprus, Greece and Israel plus the United State took place on Thursday at Rice University in Houston. Like previous, such meetings, it dealt with the intentions and plans of this cooperation without producing much of practical value. The energy ministers of the US, Cyprus, Greece and Israel’s […]

Mexico’s Victory Over South Africa To Open 2026 Men’s World Cup Scores Record Audience For Fox

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is off to a record-breaking start. The tournament began Thursday with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, with the former’s 2-0 victory clutching 6.3 million viewers across Fox, Fox One and Tubi, per a combination of early Nielsen ratings and internal data. That makes it the most-watched English-language […]

By Katie Campione

US beat Paraguay 4-1 in dream start for World Cup co-hosts

The win and emphatic scoreline puts the US in the driver's seat to progress from Group D, which also contains Australia and Turkey.

UAE to release $10B for Iran - report

Larin on target to earn first-ever World Cup point for co-hosts Canada

Canada played out a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Mase Wasn’t a Fan President Trump’s NBA Finals Appearance: ‘It Messed the Vibe Up’

The Harlem rapper and his co-hosts were talking about all the celebrities that attended Madison Square Garden for Games 3 and 4 of the NBA Finals.

By Angel Diaz

David Beckham Gets Hollywood Star, Son Brooklyn Not There But Tom Cruise Is

David Beckham scored one of Hollywood's biggest honors ... officially getting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame ... and while one of his sons wasn't there to celebrate him, he got support from Tom Cruise. The soccer legend was all smiles…

By TMZ Staff

US deportation flight carrying Iranians lands in Central African Republic - The Daily Star

US deportation flight carrying Iranians lands in Central African Republic  The Daily Star

Paris Hilton Honors Britney Spears With Shoutout at World Cup 2026

Paris Hilton wants to give Britney Spears more love. The Simple Life alum gave her longtime friend a shoutout at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, naming Spears, Kesha and Demi Lovato as her dream girl...

By Lindsay Weinberg

The SPLC's Real Scam

The SPLC's Real Scam Authored by David Harsanyi via The Epoch Times, It turns out that the most generous funder of white supremacist groups in the United States was likely the Southern Poverty Law Center. At least that’s what the Department of Justice’s superseding indictment against the SPLC alleges. The organization secretly paid informants to engage in the active promotion and funding of racist groups while denouncing and “fighting” the very same groups in public. The SPL...

By Tyler Durden

‘Teh tarik’ and football: Where Malaysians can catch the World Cup with fellow fans in KL and Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — With the 2026 Fifa World Cup finally underway, Malaysians looking to watch matches alongsi...

By R. Loheswar

FIFA confirms Canada’s decision to block Partey from World Cup opener

FIFA clarified that the world football governing body had no role in the visa decision The post FIFA confirms Canada’s decision to block Partey from World Cup opener appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Tunde Eludini

Warpaint kick off Harry Styles’ Meltdown with first gig in nearly two years at Southbank Centre

See footage, photos, the setlist and more from the opening night before the likes of Stephen Fretwell, Bar Italia, Dev Hynes, LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy, and Soulwax take to the Southbank stage The post Warpaint kick off Harry Styles’ Meltdown with first gig in nearly two years at Southbank Centre appeared first on NME.

By Andrew Trendell

Dutch secrecy rules hide backers of Trump-linked Albanian resort

A luxury resort project in Albania that has triggered nationwide corruption protests was owned through the Netherlands for nearly two...

By Louis Gore-Langton

Many Mexican fans are running up debt to pay for attending World Cup matches

After 40 years, Mexicans finally have another chance to attend World Cup matches in their own country. But with ticket prices have soared so much, they're using credit to do it. The post Many Mexican fans are running up debt to pay for attending World Cup matches appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

World Cup 2026: Canada draw 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina

Co-hosts Canada secure a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina in their first-ever home World Cup finals match. Read about Canada’s performance. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-2026-canada-draw-1-1-with-bosnia-herzegovina/

By Punch Newspapers

5 takeaways from Canada’s historic 1-1 World Cup draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina

Canada's long wait for a positive result on football's biggest stage finally came to an end on Friday as the co-hosts battled to a dramatic draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto. The post 5 takeaways from Canada’s historic 1-1 World Cup draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

America’s endless betrayals: From Mossadegh to midnight tweets - Tehran Times

America’s endless betrayals: From Mossadegh to midnight tweets  Tehran Times

Thomas Partey has been given US visa and presently in the US – Kofi Adams

The government has intensified efforts to challenge Canada's refusal to grant a visa to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey, pointing to the fact that the player was recently cleared to enter the United States and is currently with the Ghana national team at its World Cup training camp in Boston.

By David Apinga

2026 World Cup: Tough blow for France four days before the match against Senegal - Afrique Sports

2026 World Cup: Tough blow for France four days before the match against Senegal  Afrique Sports