How can Argentina and Messi beat Spain and Yamal to defend World Cup?

Despite Lionel Messi's presence, Argentina enter the 2026 final as underdogs to Spain and their starlet Lamine Yamal.

Trump limits length of visas for students, exchange visitors, journalists

New rule ends open-ended stays and requires extensions after fixed visa periods for students and foreign media.

US to impose new 25 percent tariffs on some Brazilian imports

Beef, coffee, and rare-earth materials escaped US tariffs amid trade tensions with Brazil over alleged unfair practices.

Ex-CEO of Italian motorway sentenced to 12 years for Genoa bridge collapse

In all, 32 convicted and 25 acquitted or cleared by statute ‌of limitations over 2018 Morandi bridge disaster.

What happens if Mitch McConnell is unable to finish his US Senate term?

The longtime party leader's absence from the Senate is likely to have repercussions for the Republican agenda.

UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over World Cup Falklands banner

The United Kingdom and Argentina fought a brief war over the British overseas territory in 1982.

Air defences intercept drones over Erbil, Iraq

Verified eyewitness video captures multiple aerial interceptions over Erbil, Iraq

Hamas leadership run-off expected between Meshaal and al-Hayya

Israeli assassinations of several key leaders force Hamas to find new head, a process expected to be completed next week

Israeli attacks kill at least five Palestinians in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’

Attacks continue in violation of the October agreement with more than 1,100 Palestinians killed since then.

US or Iran — Who needs a new truce deal more?

Both sides face pressure points that could make a protracted war painful.