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FIFA World Cup 2026 : The most polluting yet, with 104 matches and 3.7 million tons of carbon
The tournament is being staged across three different countries, Canada, the US, and Mexico - a first in World Cup history, meaning teams and fans will have to travel extensively between host cities.
South Asian, Gulf leaders raced to stop Trump striking Iran, presented him with deal - report
Meet Matt Turner, the only Jewish player on Team USA in 2026 World Cup
Pentagon updates US military's list of recognized religions following backlash from Mormons
FIFA's Infantino says soccer org. 'not kings of world,' US decides who can enter, amid visa scandal
Infantino said FIFA is focused on being a "sports organization" and would not intervene in helping the US determine approvals for entry into the country.
Michigan anti-Israel activists indicted for threats, vandalism against UMich officials, Jewish site
The activists face a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment for conspiracy to transmit threats.
ICE ends 30-day death reporting rule as detainee deaths reach 20-year high - report
This change in policy comes amid concerns about the quality of medical care provided in ICE facilities after 18 deaths were reported in the first five months of 2026.
Trump says US close to striking Iran's power plants, bridges over failing negotiations
Later on Wednesday, Trump told reporters at the White House that the US will "hit them [Iran] hard again today."
'Exterminate yourself and save us the trouble:' US man sentenced to prison for antisemitic threats
"I am 100% against Israel in every aspect. I've been watching the violence unfold in both Ukraine and the West Bank and I really don't see a difference," Owens texted a friend.
Israel looms large as Maine heads to the polls in Graham Platner’s Senate primary
In a viral video from a rally over the weekend, a Platner supporter dismissed concerns about his tattoo of the Totenkopf symbol, a skull-and-crossbones image worn by Nazi concentration camp guards.
World Cup referee from Somalia denied entry to US
Omar Artan was the only Somalian referee on FIFA's World Cup list, with the nation on the US list of "fully suspended" countries for entry.
Judge asked to block Trump's planned UFC event at White House
The planned event has drawn attention because of its unusual venue and Trump's long-standing ties to the Ultimate Fighting Championship organization.
Why Israel could not let Iran’s missile attack go unanswered - analysis
From Washington’s perspective, that makes sense. Trump is trying to preserve negotiations with Iran and avoid a return to open regional war but, from Israel’s perspective, that logic is incomplete.
Netanyahu 'won't have any choice' but to accept Iran deal, Trump tells FT
Trump earlier asked Netanyahu to avoid striking Iran in retaliation for the recent Iranian missile attack on Israel, according to N12 news.
