Messi Hat Trick Ties Klose Record with 16 World Cup Goals
Lionel Messi scored a hat trick to tie Miroslav Klose's record for most men's World Cup goals at 16, leading Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria.
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Cuba tourism collapses as US pressure campaign bites
Cuba's tourism sector has suffered a 58.4% decline in visitors from January to May 2026, according to national statistics, as the US pressure campaign and sanctions continue to take a toll on the island's economy.
Canada Eliminates Human Rights Watchdog for Overseas Companies
Canada is eliminating a watchdog that investigates alleged human rights violations by Canadian companies operating abroad, according to The Guardian.
Woman, 21, dies after being thrown from Brazil rope jump bridge without harness
A 21-year-old woman died after being thrown from a bridge in Brazil without being secured with a safety harness, according to multiple reports.
Brazil Woman Dies After Rope-Jumping Instructors Fail to Attach Cord
A 21-year-old woman died after instructors failed to secure her with a rope during a jump in Brazil, according to the BBC.
Singer Oliver Tree Among 6 Killed in Brazil Helicopter Crash
American singer Oliver Tree, known for hits like 'Life Goes On' and 'Miss You,' was among six people killed when two helicopters collided in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday morning, according to CNN Brazil and the Associated Press.
Oliver Tree, 32, killed in Brazil helicopter crash
US musician Oliver Tree, known for his songs 'Life Goes On' and 'Miss You,' was killed in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, along with five others. There were no survivors.
Mother Hopes for Justice in Murdered Daughter’s Retrial
A mother hopes for justice in the retrial of her murdered daughter's case in the Dominican Republic. The Supreme Court has ordered a new trial with three different judges.
Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever
The 2026 World Cup is taking place in a uniquely volatile economic and geopolitical context. The three co-hosts—U.S., Canada, and Mexico—are renegotiating their trade agreement during the event, while the U.S. is at war with one of the participating nations. According to BBC and AOL.com, this has made the tournament a geopolitical high-wire act.
South Korea Stage Late Comeback to Beat Czechia in World Cup Opener
South Korea rallied to defeat Czechia 2-1 in the second match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday night in Zapopan, Mexico, according to Al Jazeera.
World Cup Kicks Off in Mexico with Shakira and Colorful Ceremony
The 2026 World Cup has begun in Mexico City with an opening ceremony filled with colour, culture and a performance by global music star Shakira, according to the BBC.
Cuba Hopes World Cup Respite From US Tensions
Cuba hopes the World Cup might provide a reprieve from US tensions, as a nearly five-month-long oil blockade continues to affect the island, according to The Guardian.
2026 World Cup opening ceremonies: Star-studded events in 3 host nations
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will open with three separate ceremonies across Mexico, the United States, and Canada, beginning on June 11 in Mexico City, according to USA Today and Billboard.
2026 World Cup: Peacock to Stream All Matches in Spanish
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be broadcast across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. Peacock, NBCUniversal's Spanish-language streaming platform, will air all 104 matches live.
Canada Trade Tensions and Air Canada Scandal
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened not to renew the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), a deal crucial to Canada's $1.3 trillion in cross-border trade with the U.S., according to CBC.