Portugal vs Nigeria: Ronaldo to Start in World Cup 2026 Friendly
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start for Portugal against Nigeria in their final friendly before the 2026 World Cup, according to bolavip.com.
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Vanishing Nicolas Maduro: Former Leader Erased From Venezuela
The heavily curated cult of personality surrounding Nicolás Maduro is collapsing, as the deposed president is being airbrushed out of Venezuelan history by former allies, according to The Guardian.
Argentinians Queue Miles for Rockstar ‘Not Just a Singer’
Argentinians lined up for more than 7km to mourn Carlos 'Indio' Solari, a rock star whose influence was largely unknown outside Argentina and Uruguay, according to The Guardian.
Hegseth Warns Cuba Against Acquiring Weapons
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Cuba against acquiring weapons that could threaten the United States during a visit to the US military base at Guantánamo Bay, according to The Guardian.
Ukraine Says Missiles Hit Military Plant in Russia
Ukrainian forces have carried out a missile attack deep inside Russia, hitting a major military plant overnight, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, according to BBC.
Somali World Cup Referee Denied US Entry
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the US due to 'association with suspected members of terror organisations,' according to a US official. The 34-year-old was set to be the first Somali to referee at a World Cup.
Norway Crown Princess’s Son to Stay in Custody Before Rape Verdict
A Norwegian appeal court has rejected a request by Marius Borg Høiby to be released from custody because of his mother's serious illness, according to BBC.
Trump says US will hit Iran ‘hard’ again on Wednesday
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. would hit Iran 'very hard' again, escalating his public threats as he pressed Tehran to sign a deal, according to CNBC.
US Inflation Hits 3-Year High Amid Energy Surge
US inflation rose to 4.2% in May, the highest in three years, as energy prices surged by 60% of the monthly increase. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the data.
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.
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.
Trump’s Iran Rhetoric and Truth Social Posts Spark Market Reactions
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran will 'pay the price' for delaying a deal and posted on Truth Social that the country's military is 'a complete and total mess,' according to CNBC.
Afghanistan says Pakistan air raids killed 13 people, including children
Afghanistan has accused Pakistan’s military of killing at least 13 people, including 11 children, in air attacks on the provinces of Kunar, Khost, and Paktika, according to Al Jazeera.
Global brands ‘likely’ using mineral that funds rebels accused of atrocities in DRC, investigation finds
Leading global brands are likely sourcing minerals linked to a militia accused of atrocities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to a new investigation by Global Witness.
Iran Pursuing Doctrine of Swift Retaliation, Says Trita Parsi
Trita Parsi told Al Jazeera that Iran is shifting from strategic patience to a doctrine of swift retaliation against US attacks. According to Parsi, the move aims to prevent Washington from striking without consequence.