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Europe

World Cup 2026: Predictions, Opening Ceremony, and Fan Controversies

Spain and France dominate World Cup 2026 predictions, with 16 out of 19 ESPN experts picking one of the two to win the title. Meanwhile, tensions over fan access in the U.S. threaten to overshadow the opening ceremony in Mexico City.

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Middle East

Israeli Strikes in Southern Lebanon Kill 17, Reports Say

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed 17 people on Wednesday, according to reports from the BBC and Al Jazeera.

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Medicina

Trabajadores de EE.UU. amenazan con huelgas durante el Mundial

Trabajadores de hostelería en ciudades estadounidenses que albergan partidos del Mundial preparan posibles huelgas a partir del 11 de junio.

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Business

Xiamen Summit Charts a Nine-Point Course to Take China’s Traditional Foods Global

More than 400 companies gathered in Xiamen for the 2026 Global Traditional Food and Nutrition Industry Development Conference and Expo, where the sector set out a nine-point plan to take China's traditional foods overseas.

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Olympics & More

NHL Eyes Mike Babcock Investigation Ahead of Oilers Hire

The NHL Players' Association (NHLPA) is reportedly monitoring Mike Babcock's potential hiring by the Edmonton Oilers, following his 2023 resignation from the Columbus Blue Jackets amid privacy concerns. The Oilers, seeking a new head coach, have engaged with Babcock, 63, who has a decorated coaching history but a controversial recent past.

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Medicine

BBC Cancels Doctor Who Christmas Special, Announces New Era

The BBC has canceled the planned Doctor Who Christmas special, citing a need to focus on the long-term future of the show. The decision was made jointly with showrunner Russell T. Davies and production company Bad Wolf.

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Celebrity

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater Split After 3 Years

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have quietly ended their three-year relationship, according to multiple insiders. The split, which reportedly occurred months ago, comes amid Grande’s ongoing Eternal Sunshine Tour and a new music milestone.

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Music

Model who alleges Kanye West choked her tells BBC she felt ‘suffocated and scared’

A model who alleges Kanye West choked her on a music video set in 2010 told the BBC she felt 'suffocated and scared', according to the BBC.

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US Politics

Platner Wins Maine Democratic Primary, Challenges Collins in Senate Race

Graham Platner has won the Maine Democratic Senate primary and will challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the November election, according to NBC News and Al Jazeera.

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Basketball

Murder of Lyhanna, 11, enrages France and turns up heat on government

France is facing growing public outrage over the murder of an 11-year-old girl, Lyhanna, whose alleged killer had been reported multiple times as a sex offender, according to the BBC.

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Policy & Law

US Judge Halts Nitrogen Gas Execution, Ruling It Unconstitutional

A U.S. federal judge has halted an upcoming nitrogen gas execution in Alabama, ruling the method unconstitutional under the Eighth Amendment, according to Al Jazeera. This contradicts an earlier ruling from the same judge that allowed the method.

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Conflicts & Security

300 migrants bound for UK kidnapped and threatened with kidney removal

More than 300 migrants heading to the UK were kidnapped, tortured, and threatened with forced organ removal, the BBC has learned.

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Asia Pacific

Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Taps Into UFO Fascination

Steven Spielberg’s 'Disclosure Day' has topped advance ticket sales in South Korea and is positioned as a culmination of his lifelong fascination with UFOs and the unknown.

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Elections

Spencer Pratt Fails to Advance in L.A. Mayoral Race

Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt failed to advance in the Los Angeles mayoral race, securing 25.8% of the vote. Current mayor Karen Bass received 34.3%, while Councilwoman Nithya Raman will face her in the runoff.

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Medicine

Stadium Hotel Workers Threaten Strike Over Wages and ICE Protections

Hospitality workers in multiple U.S. cities hosting World Cup games are preparing for potential strikes as the tournament begins on 11 June, according to The Guardian.

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