FIFA has suspended Nepal’s All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) indefinitely from international football after ruling that third-party interference had taken place within the country’s governing body. The decision, announced on June 24, 2026, means Nepal’s men’s and women’s national teams,…
One TikTok user believes she has figured out who will lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arguing that an apparent tournament “script” has been hiding in plain sight. The claim has been making the rounds online as football fans look…
The United States Men’s National Team is through to the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even after falling 3-2 to Türkiye in its final Group D outing. The result at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California,…
A diplomatic clash between FIFA and two Muslim-majority nations is unfolding ahead of Friday’s World Cup match in Seattle between Iran and Egypt, as the host city celebrates Pride Month with what it has designated a “Pride Match” while both…
A euthanasia case involving a terminally ill child in the Netherlands has reignited international discussion around assisted dying, following the country’s move to expand the rules for children under 12. Assisted dying refers to circumstances in which a person with…
Europe is facing an intense spell of extreme heat this week, with meteorologists pointing to an “omega block” weather pattern as temperatures climb to exceptional levels and several countries issue red alerts warning of a serious risk to life. Across…
Venezuela was shaken by two major earthquakes on Wednesday evening, with the tremors striking just seconds apart and causing widespread damage across the country. The U.S. Geological Survey said a magnitude 7.2 foreshock hit first, followed about 39 seconds later…
Northern California’s strongest earthquake in the region since 1940 struck a rural part of Mendocino County on Wednesday morning, leaving some people injured but producing no immediate indications of major destruction, authorities said. The U.S. Geological Survey gave the quake…
Norway’s return to the World Cup after 28 years away has drawn attention for more than its play on the field. Online posts have falsely claimed the team brought food from home because it does not trust the quality of…
A terminally ill child in the Netherlands has been euthanized in what appears to be the first case since the country expanded its assisted dying rules to cover children aged 1 to 12. Dutch Health Minister Sophie Hermans confirmed the…
Newlyweds Claire and Scott Thomson swapped a traditional post-wedding getaway for a football-fuelled trip after Scotland booked their place at the 2026 World Cup, leaving Scott both ‘shocked but elated’. While many couples picture a honeymoon filled with beaches and…
Veteran astronaut Winston Scott spent 24 days, 14 hours and 34 minutes in space, flew on two Space Shuttle missions, and completed three spacewalks totaling 19 hours and 26 minutes. After years of being asked about the hazards of working…
Supporters heading to the 2026 World Cup have reacted angrily after stark differences in stadium food and drink costs were exposed just days into the tournament. The competition is being staged across 16 venues in the United States, Mexico and…
The FIFA World Cup is underway, and weather is already shaping the tournament. Supporters have reacted angrily to FIFA’s plan for mandatory hydration breaks at this summer’s World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, where extreme heat has…
More than 2,300 feet below the Atlantic Ocean, researchers have found a place that looks unlike anywhere else on Earth. Near the top of a submerged mountain west of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a dramatic cluster of rocky towers rises from…
Iran reportedly left a handwritten message in their dressing room at SoFi Stadium after Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Belgium at the 2026 World Cup, following weeks of complaints over the team’s travel arrangements and limited preparation time. The note, which…