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.
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Jimenez and Quinones Net as Mexico Beats South Africa 2-0
Mexico opened their World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa, with Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scoring the goals. The match took place at the iconic Estadio Azteca.
US and Iran exchange strikes across Middle East for second day in a row
Israel and Iran exchanged strikes for a second consecutive day, raising concerns about the stability of the ceasefire agreement reached on April 8, according to reports.
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.
Toronto police officer killed in shooting linked to US consulate attack
A Toronto police officer was shot and killed while investigating an attack on the U.S. consulate, which occurred in March. The incident has raised concerns over national security and led to heightened patrols in the city.
London Council Seizes Social Housing Flat Rented by Sierra Leone First Lady
A social housing flat rented by Sierra Leone’s first lady has been seized by a London council, according to The Guardian.
Nigeria Evacuates 1,094 Citizens from South Africa Amid Rising Xenophobia
Nigeria has begun repatriating over 1,094 of its citizens from South Africa after a surge in anti-immigrant violence, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The first evacuation flight left Johannesburg with 270 passengers on board.
Deadly Sudan Drone Strike Kills 4 at Funeral Procession
A drone strike on a funeral procession in Sudan's city of el-Obeid has killed at least four people and injured others, according to two rights groups.
Wegovy weight-loss pills available in UK for first time
Wegovy weight-loss pills are now available for patients in the UK to buy, making the country the first in Europe to approve the oral version of the drug. Emil Kongshøj Larsen of Novo Nordisk called it a 'landmark approval' that could boost obesity care.
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.
UN Report: Israeli Forces Shield Settlers During Attacks on Palestinians
A United Nations report says Israeli security forces routinely accompany settlers and act as a shield for their violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Israeli officials have rejected the findings.
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.
Mass shooting with at least 10 attackers in Johannesburg
A mass shooting with at least 10 attackers in Johannesburg, South Africa, has left 12 people dead, according to Al Jazeera.
Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions
Pakistan launched deadly air strikes in Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing 13 people and reigniting regional tensions, according to BBC News.