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Trump cancels further Iran strikes. And, U.S. men's soccer takes on Paraguay3 hours ago
She waited decades for Scotland to make the World Cup. At 93, she'll cheer in person1 hour ago
Ousted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang9 hours ago
Soccer's biggest event is officially underway as the 2026 World Cup kicked off in Mexico. The games will be played in Canada and the U.S. as well, but we go to Mexico City, the capital of the most soccer-obsessed host country, to hear about the jubilant atmosphere. And a Somali referee who was set to make history officiating the World Cup was denied entry to the U.S. He returned to Mogadishu to a hero's welcome.16 hours ago
Trump now says a peace deal will be announced 'soon,' cancels further strikes18 hours ago
Taiwan opposition leader says Xi meeting avoided 'reunification' talk21 hours ago
Japan reactor restart sparks fresh fears over nuclear waste storage1 day ago
Greetings from a Seoul museum, where Buddhist masterpieces offer calm away from city bustle1 day ago
U.S. launches second day of Iran strikes. And, World Cup facts to know before kickoff1 day ago
How 'algorithm' got its name from a 9th-century Persian mathematician1 day ago
Amnesty accuses Israel's government of 'ethnic cleansing' of West Bank Palestinians1 day ago
Police blast water cannons at protesters amid unrest over stabbing in Belfast1 day ago
Trump vows to hit Iran 'very hard tonight' and later take over its oil and gas sectors1 day ago
Somali World Cup referee denied U.S. entry, hailed as hero at home1 day ago
Why is the World at War?1 day ago
Taiwan drills with U.S. rocket system, firing in China's direction1 day ago
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes. And, House passes ICE and Border Patrol funding2 days ago
China re‑centers North Korea ties as nuclear silence reshapes balance2 days ago
Israeli leader who pulled out of Lebanon warns against getting stuck again2 days ago
U.K. leaders call for calm as protests break out after Belfast street stabbing2 days ago
What Netanyahu and Israel want out of the war with Iran2 days ago
The relationship between China and North Korea2 days ago
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes after Apache helicopter downing2 days ago
4 states head to the polls. And, global conflicts are on the rise, new report says3 days ago