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FIFA appears to be giving in to Trump's unusual request, leaving Football experts puzzled

Jun 16, 2026 09:20

The 32nd edition of the World Cup kicked off last week. Host nations Mexico, Canada, and the United States are welcoming 48 men’s national teams to the World Cup. However, the tense global geopolitical situation meant that not every country was welcomed with open arms at the final tournament. And Trump’s immigration policies and wars certainly played a role in that. In the meantime, the ball is rolling, and with most attention focused on what many consider the most important issue: football.

Netanyahu refuses to back down: “The Israeli army will remain in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria for as long as necessary”

Jun 16, 2026 09:05

As Hamas welcomes the agreement between the United States and Iran and hopes for an end to the violence continue to grow, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears unwilling to stand down.

Russian airstrike sets fire to 980-year-old World Heritage monastery in Kyiv

Jun 15, 2026 21:55

The Russians have launched an airstrike targeting the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in the center of Kyiv. This unique monastery complex is located on the banks of the Dnieper (Dnipro) River and was severely damaged.

FIFA seeks clarification on video assistant referee's hand gesture

Jun 15, 2026 17:40

FIFA has been asked for clarification after video assistant referee (VAR) Shaun Evans made an inverted "OK" gesture prior to Germany's 7-1 victory over Curaçao.

Trump draws attention with his cap at birthday party

Jun 15, 2026 16:50

U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a big party last weekend. On the occasion, it became clear, once again. that the president is no longer in the best of health.

Outrage after Russian attack on UNESCO heritage site

Jun 15, 2026 13:15

The Russian attack on the Pechersk Lavra monastery in central Kyiv has been strongly condemned by Ukraine’s European allies. According to Ukrainian President Zelensky, Russian airstrikes killed 11 people and injured 53 across Ukraine.

Starbucks closes in South Korea to teach staff history

Jun 15, 2026 11:00

Remarkable coffee news is coming to us from South Korea.

UK to ban media for young people under 16: “It makes children unhappy"

Jun 15, 2026 10:40

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to ban social media for young people under the age of 16. Gaming and live-streaming platforms will also face stricter rules, in one of the strictest measures worldwide to better protect children online.

Swiss say no to migration cap

Jun 15, 2026 10:30

A majority of Swiss voters rejected a proposal in a referendum on Sunday to impose a maximum population of 10 million.

Norwegian scandal-plagued prince sentenced to prison for rape

Jun 15, 2026 10:08

Marius Borg Høiby has been sentenced in Oslo to four years in prison for, among other things, two rapes. The 29-year-old son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit stood trial on forty charges and must also pay tens of thousands of euros in damages.