How could hosts Canada, US and Mexico fare in their World Cup groups?

James NaltonFreelance football writer Getty Images Canada, Mexico, and the United States learned on Friday which teams they will be facing when the 2026 World Cup kicks off on their shores in... Read more »

Hong Kong votes in ‘patriots only’ polls amid anger over deadly fire | Hong Kong Protests News

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee urges the public to come out and vote amid expectations of a low turnout. Voters in Hong Kong are heading to the polls to elect new... Read more »

‘Tiny’ Tapia follows in the footsteps of ‘Don Julio’

Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), is known locally as “Chiqui,” which roughly translates into “tiny,” despite his being a robust man of size. Typical Argentine satire in assigning... Read more »

What’s the full match schedule of the FIFA World Cup 2026? | Football News

With less than six months to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026, the schedule for the 39-day tournament co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States has been released. Widely considered... Read more »

Trump revokes licenses for thousands of CDL training centers, in sweeping attack on immigrant truckers

U.S. Border Patrol agents speak to a truck driver during an immigration enforcement operation at a truck stop Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in Hampshire, Illinois. [AP Photo/Erin Hooley] In a move targeted... Read more »

The Goddess of Reason returns

Not that long ago, most people truly believed that watching over them was an all-knowing deity who was privy to their innermost thoughts and kept track of everything they did down here... Read more »

‘Foam that’s washed away’: support dissolves as Bolsonaro starts 27-year jail term | Jair Bolsonaro

A few hours before Jair Bolsonaro was ordered to start his 27-year coup sentence in a parking space-sized room, Arley Xavier stood outside the former president’s new home putting a brave face... Read more »

Oklahoma rack up 14th straight NBA win; Durant hits 31K career points | Basketball News

NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder powered to their 14th straight victory, beating the Dallas Mavericks 132-111 to push their record to an impressive 22 wins and one loss. NBA Most Valuable Player... Read more »

Argentina drawn in World Cup group with Algeria, Austria and Jordan

Argentina’s World Cup group stage rivals have been revealed: Algeria, Austria and debutants Jordan. It’s a favourable draw for the reigning champions, who lifted the trophy last time out at the Qatar... Read more »

Moscow Talks, Kyiv Scandals, Western Fatigue: Ukraine’s War Enters Its Endgame

Key Points 1. Trump’s envoys in Moscow show that Washington, not Brussels, is now shaping the endgame more than Europe wants to admit. 2. Anti-corruption bodies built with Western money are cutting... Read more »