A stranger offered to pay for the World Cup trip I promised my sons, but couldn't afford. I thought it was a scam.
For sixteen years, the same photo has been my Facebook cover. It’s me and my twin boys, Charlie and Thomas,
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World News
Trump Wanted a U.S. Soccer Star to Play in the World Cup. FIFA Found a Way.
The way FIFA’s president, Gianni Infantino, tells it, there was nothing out of the ordinary when he received a call
Middle East
Two explosions rock Damascus, while Macron in town
Two explosions were reported Tuesday morning in Damascus. One apparently occurred on a peripheral road, while the other took place
Muslim News
A Hundred Years in Herodotus and the Hadith
In the spring of 480 BC, Xerxes stood at Abydos and looked out over the Hellespont. The strait was covered
Technology
World Cup 2026: Is Balogun the scandal that could bring down Infantino?
Uefa laid down new battles lines on Tuesday, when voicing strong opposition to the Balogun decision. European football’s governing body
Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave
Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has said, as temperatures
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Trump plans to build powerful ties with Colombia under new leader
Speaking to reporters on Monday, Trump said that de la Espriella had “won easily”, even though his lead of 0.96
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Iran's UN ambassador cites good progress in peace talks, but denies US commodity purchase claims
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, June 23 (Reuters) – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva on Tuesday reported
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I'm 56 and struggling to find work. I think employers can sense my desperation.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kymm Dracup, a 56-year-old based in Toronto. It’s been edited for
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Montreal shooting leaves officer, civilian and suspect dead
A midday shooting in the Canadian city of Montreal left a police officer, a civilian and the armed assailant dead
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Israel targeted Gaza children resulting in genocide, UN inquiry says
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, June 23 (Reuters) – Israeli authorities and security forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in
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I tried 3 apps for phone anxiety. Only one got me to make the call.
Does your heart race and breath quicken when your phone spontaneously buzzes with the sound of a call? You may
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Analysis-Can Pakistan's peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend?
By Ariba Shahid and Saad Sayeed KARACHI, June 23 (Reuters) – Pakistan’s role in brokering a peace deal in the
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Over to you, Ronaldo: Can Portugal bounce back against Uzbekistan?
The 2026 World Cup will have 13 different kickoff times. You can use the Al Jazeera Sport widget to find out exactly
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