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The long-running debate over sex and sporting performance is back in the spotlight after audio surfaced of New York Knicks boss James Dolan telling players to avoid it for 10 weeks during their playoff push. The remark came from an…
The family of a Virginia man missing in Peru has made an urgent appeal after he disappeared during a hiking trip in the Cusco region of the Andes. Ian Treger, 29, traveled to Peru on May 11 for what was…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already produced one of its strangest viral moments after referee Felix Zwayer suddenly crumpled to the pitch with severe cramp in the closing stages of the USA’s Group D clash with Australia. The United…
A night that began as a celebration for Canada at BC Place took a devastating turn, as the noise and excitement created by three first-half goals gave way to shock after a serious injury left the stadium in silence. Canada…
A British fan following the 2026 World Cup across the US has shared the eye-watering cost of one matchday in Los Angeles after spending hundreds of dollars on the experience. The tournament, which is being co-hosted by the United States,…
A new marine safety investigation from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada has delivered a severe assessment of the Titan disaster, pointing to major engineering shortcomings, weak oversight and a company mindset that investigators say contributed to the fatal loss…
With the 2026 World Cup still weeks away, the debate over ticket affordability has become almost as intense as the tournament itself, as FIFA faces scrutiny in the US and Europe over how it has priced and sold seats for…
A fresh global ranking has named the world’s top airport, and this year’s winner is in Panama. Flying may make it possible to travel across the globe in under 24 hours, but the experience is not always enjoyable. That is…
England fans travelling to FIFA World Cup venues have been warned that some flags and banners may be confiscated if they breach stadium rules. FIFA’s current stadium policies for the 2026 World Cup allow small flags, banners and posters made…
Experts have raised concerns that British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s proposal to stop under-16s from using major social media platforms could prove difficult to enforce and may push children toward less regulated corners of the internet. The UK government…
FIFA has decided not to take disciplinary action against a VAR official who was seen on live television appearing to make a hand sign that has been linked to white supremacist groups during Germany’s opening World Cup match against Curaçao…
Iran’s World Cup campaign opened amid controversy on Monday night as the team fought back for a 2-2 draw with New Zealand at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, while also facing a hostile and divided reception from the large Iranian…
A beach in Italy has introduced strict temporary restrictions that apply to visitors within a specific age bracket, after fire damage and overcrowding raised fresh concerns about safety and conservation. Spiaggia di Punta Molentis, in Villasimius on the south-eastern coast…
The 2026 APEX Best™ Awards have just been announced, giving travelers a fresh look at which airlines are standing out this year for cabin service, food and beverage, seat comfort, entertainment and Wi-Fi. APEX, the Airline Passenger Experience Association, revealed…
With climate experts warning that a potentially powerful El Niño is building in the Pacific, some scientists are now examining one of the boldest ideas ever put forward in climate intervention: reducing the amount of sunlight reaching Earth. This method…
FIFA’s decision to bring hydration breaks into the 2026 World Cup has sparked debate, even though the measure was introduced with player welfare in mind. Back in December 2025, FIFA confirmed that every match at the 2026 World Cup in…