These women are training to represent the US in an Olympic sport they’d never heard of - AP News

These women are training to represent the US in an Olympic sport they’d never heard of  AP News

South Korea captain Son picked for fourth World Cup

Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Son Heung-min will captain South Korea at his fourth World Cup this summer.

How Kansas City became unlikely 2026 World Cup hosts for the US

Kansas City overcame major odds to become one of 11 venues in the United States for the biggest World Cup ever.

10 Mexican government, justice officials indicted in US, will surrender

The former Secretary of Public Security for Mexico’s Sinaloa state appeared in a US court on Friday, days after his arrest in Arizona on charges he and other officials took bribes to help the Sinaloa Cartel smuggle vast quantities of drugs into the US. Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, 66, was not required to enter a plea during his initial appearance in federal court in Manhattan. He was ordered jailed but could request bail at a later date. He is due back in court on June 1. A message seeking comment...

By Associated Press

US ramps up pressure on Cuba and plans to indict Raúl Castro

The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro as President Donald Trump threatens possible military action against the communist-run island.

By FRANCE24

How Iran could fight a shadow war with US for months after Operation Epic Fury failed to destroy missiles

Experts say Iran still has several strategies it can use if war with the US resumes

By Alex Croft

HBO Follows USMNT’s Road to 2026 LA World Cup in New Docuseries

HBO is releasing a new docuseries following the United States Men’s National Team throughout their journey to the 2026 Los Angeles World Cup. The first episode of “U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men’s National Soccer Team,” released on Tuesday. Produced by Park Stories, the original docuseries will have four more episodes released […] The post HBO Follows USMNT’s Road to 2026 LA World Cup in New Docuseries appeared first on LA Sports Report.

Portugal must find their way through World Cup chaos, says coach Roberto Martinez - The Straits Times

Portugal must find their way through World Cup chaos, says coach Roberto Martinez  The Straits Times

Why Raul Castro could face US charges decades after the 1996 Cuba incident

Ronaldo judged on form not age as Portugal weigh World Cup role

Cristiano Ronaldo is 41, but Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said age is only a number and that his captain is judged on current form and by the same standards as everyone else. Ronaldo could play in a sixth World Cup with this year’s tournament in North America set to begin in less than a month, […]

Sierra Leone to take in hundreds of West Africans deported by US, minister says

Sierra Leone has agreed to take in hundreds of West African migrants who are being deported by the United States, its foreign minister has said – the latest deal as part of the ​Trump administration's bid to accelerate removals.

By RFI

Germany's Friedrich Merz Says Wouldn't Advise "His Children" To Move To US

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday he would not advise young people in his country to move to the United States for study or work, in the latest sign of...

S Korea coach backs Son to shine at World Cup

Captain Son has struggled for goals since swapping Spurs

By AFP

One last dance: Messi and Ronaldo eye sixth and final World Cup

After leading Argentina to the 2022 World Cup title, Lionel Messi appeared to have capped his career, yet both he and longtime rival Cristiano Ronaldo remain driven as they prepare...

Inside the US stadium hosting the most FIFA World Cup matches - Dhaka Tribune

Inside the US stadium hosting the most FIFA World Cup matches  Dhaka Tribune

California Launches FIFA Ticket Probe Ahead of 2026 World Cup - The Daily Star Lebanon

California Launches FIFA Ticket Probe Ahead of 2026 World Cup  The Daily Star Lebanon

Minister: Unclear if canceled US troop deployment to Poland to affect personnel in Estonia

The US has not stated if the last-minute cancellation of deploying 4,000 troops to Poland might affect its deployment in Estonia, Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur (Reform) said.

FIFA officials to meet Iranian FA to discuss World Cup 2026 participation - Tehran Times

FIFA officials to meet Iranian FA to discuss World Cup 2026 participation  Tehran Times

US arrests Iraqi Kata'ib Hezbollah commander on terror charges - rudaw.net

US arrests Iraqi Kata'ib Hezbollah commander on terror charges  rudaw.net

World Cup fever gets tail-wagging twist as Singapore kits out pets - Kuwait Times

World Cup fever gets tail-wagging twist as Singapore kits out pets  Kuwait Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Hazem Mastouri - The Tunisian Forward who almost Gave Up to become a Firefighter - myKhel

FIFA World Cup 2026: Hazem Mastouri - The Tunisian Forward who almost Gave Up to become a Firefighter  myKhel

2026 World Cup: Huge blow for the Netherlands - Seneweb

2026 World Cup: Huge blow for the Netherlands  Seneweb

S Korea coach backs Son to shine at World Cup - The Express Tribune

S Korea coach backs Son to shine at World Cup  The Express Tribune

World Cup 2026: Everything you need to know - The Telegraph

World Cup 2026: Everything you need to know  The Telegraph