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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.

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.

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.

Trump has a favorite: “You have a great chance at winning the world title”

Jun 14, 2026 08:12

The United States did what was expected of them in the World Cup opener. Paraguay was easily defeated 4-1, securing the first, reassuring three points; a first step toward qualifying for the second round. The U.S. still has to face Australia (June 19) and Turkey (June 26) in Group D. Qualifying for the next round is certainly not out of the question for the U.S. national football team. President Donald Trump is already looking ahead and sees his national football team as a strong contender for the title.

Beware of scam at French toll booths without barriers

Jun 14, 2026 07:45

Summer is just around the corner. But that also means scammers are looking to take advantage of carefree travelers on their way to their dream destination. Be extra vigilant for a sneaky scam you may encounter on the “Autoroute du Soleil” on your way to your sun-drenched getaway.

Golf legend Tiger Woods leaves Swiss rehab clinic early

Jun 14, 2026 07:30

Tiger Woods (50) has spent the past few weeks in a rehabilitation clinic in Switzerland, where he was receiving treatment for a prescription drug addiction. On Friday, he flew back to his home in the United States to continue his recovery there, three months earlier than planned. The American golfer was supposed to remain at the clinic until the end of June for a rehabilitation program, but the reason for his early departure is unclear.

Remains of more than 30 fetuses discovered in a garden in Poland

Jun 13, 2026 13:50

Construction workers made a shocking discovery in southeastern Poland. During renovation work on the driveway of a private property, the remains of unborn babies were discovered. Until recently, the property was owned by a 57-year-old pathologist.

For the first time ever, our planet has a trillionaire

Jun 12, 2026 19:15

Elon Musk is the world’s first trillionaire, following the stock market debut of his space company SpaceX. His net worth reached an estimated $1.05 trillion, making him three times richer than the second-richest person, Google founder Larry Page. Bloomberg reports.

‘Pokémon Go players may have unknowingly trained military drones’

Jun 12, 2026 18:50

Catching Pokémon in your neighborhood? You may have accidentally helped build better military drones.

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

Starbucks closes in South Korea to teach staff history

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

Norwegian scandal-plagued prince sentenced to prison for rape

Trump has a favorite: “You have a great chance at winning the world title”

Beware of scam at French toll booths without barriers

Golf legend Tiger Woods leaves Swiss rehab clinic early

Remains of more than 30 fetuses discovered in a garden in Poland

For the first time ever, our planet has a trillionaire

‘Pokémon Go players may have unknowingly trained military drones’

Window breaks on Ryanair flight: passengers drag man back inside

Trump's son squanders $600 million of family fortune on a bad bet

Artist sells trash from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding: $25 a box, sold out immediately

Ukraine reports 233 combat engagements along the front line in 24 hours

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