Fifa 'risking player safety' over heat at World Cup - scientists

A group of world-leading scientists warn Fifa its current heat safety measures for the men's 2026 World Cup are "inadequate" and could put players at risk of serious harm.

India Asks US for Russian Waiver Extension as Iran War Drags On - Bloomberg.com

India Asks US for Russian Waiver Extension as Iran War Drags On  Bloomberg.com

Mamdani Urges New York State to Block Western Union Deal

New York City’s mayor said a proposed acquisition of Intermex could make it costlier for immigrants to send money abroad.

By Lauren Hirsch

Ukraine arms maker plans satellite push to cut reliance on US

Fire Point is moving into space after developing drones and missiles, despite an ongoing probe for alleged graft

Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline first World Cup final half-time show

Colombian singer last week teased new official tournament song Coldplay’s Chris Martin is curating entertainment at MetLife Stadium Shakira, Madonna and K-pop megastars BTS will headline a Super Bowl-style half-time show at the World Cup final on 19 July at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Fifa said Thursday. Coldplay’s Chris Martin is curating the show, which is a first for a football World Cup final but has raised concerns about how long half-time will be. Continue reading...

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Iran’s US-bound World Cup squad given public sendoff in Tehran

Thousands of people cheered Team Melli as Iran's World Cup kit was unveiled before the team's training camp in Turkiye.

Shakira, Madonna and BTS co-headline first-ever World Cup Final halftime show

BTS, Madonna and Shakira will perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final halftime show, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, the first ever for the tournament.

U.S. clears H200 chip sales to 10 China firms as Nvidia CEO looks for breakthrough

Before U.S. export curbs tightened, Nvidia commanded about 95% of China's advanced chip market.

Chinese-American found guilty in New York ‘overseas police station’ case

A Chinese-American was found guilty of acting as a Chinese agent in a case involving a Chinese police station set up in New York’s Chinatown. The week-long trial of Lu “Harry” Jianwang, 64, was seen as a test of Washington’s ability to counter what prosecutors said were efforts by Beijing to expand its influence and intimidate Chinese communities well beyond its shores. On the three charges Lu faced in the US Eastern district Court of New York, he was found guilty of acting as an unauthorised...

By Mark Magnier

Middle East live: Lebanon, Israel to hold new talks in US before ceasefire expires

Lebanon and Israel are to hold new peace talks in Washington starting Thursday, as their latest ceasefire - considered to still be in place despite hundreds of deaths in Israeli strikes - nears its end. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show

The World Cup final will take place on Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

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BTS, Shakira, And Madonna To Headline World Cup Final Halftime Show

Global Citizen, Coldplay's Chris Martin, and Sesame Street's Elmo announced the first-ever World Cup Halftime Show will feature BTS, Shakira, and Madonna as headliners.

Madonna, Shakira and BTS to Co-Headline FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show

Madonna, Shakira and BTS are set to co-headline the first ever FIFA World Cup halftime show, the International Federation of Association Football revealed on Wednesday night. Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Elmo announced the news in a teaser trailer for the World Cup halftime show posted at 9 p.m. Together with Ms. Piggy, Kermit and several […]

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Merchant navy officer from UP goes missing in US

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Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline 1st-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show

Exhibition at Smithsonian to celebrate 250 years of US Independence

Exhibition at Smithsonian to celebrate 250 years of US Independence

FIFA Taps Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Halftime Show Performance

The three acts will perform during halftime at the FIFA World Cup Final in July at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

By Ethan Millman

Iran holds World Cup departure rally despite continuing US visa concerns

Iran's participation in the World Cup has been in question since the US and Israel launched air strikes on the Islamic Republic in late February.

OpenAI floats idea of global AI governance body with U.S. and China

Such an organization could resemble the International Atomic Energy Agency, OpenAI Vice President of Global Affairs Chris Lehane says.

World Cup transit fares slashed after backlash

Public transportation fares between New York City and the stadiums for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been sharply reduced, after criticism mounted over what many called price gouging. According to reports from The New York Times on Wednesday, the 2026 FIFA World Cup New York/New Jersey Host Committee cut the round-trip shuttle bus fare between New Jersey's MetLife Stadium and New York City from the originally planned $80 to $20 — a 75 percent reduction. The number of available seats will also inc

By The Korea Herald

BTS, Madonna & Shakira To Perform During FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show

The stage is set for the FIFA World Cup final halftime show, with BTS, Madonna, and Shakira signed up to perform at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. FIFA announced the lineup in an Instagram post, as preparations gather pace for one of the world’s biggest sporting spectacles, which kicks off on June 11 in Mexico City. […]

By Jake Kanter

Shakira, Madonna, and BTS to Headline World Cup Final Halftime Show

This year's match will take place at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on July 19

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Trump Administration Freezes New Medicare Enrollments For Hospice And Home Health Agencies

People across the United States have raised concerns about rising health costs and barriers to access, sometimes from the federal government's own actions

Lebanon, Israel to hold new talks in US as truce to end

Lebanon and Israel are to hold new peace talks in Washington, as their latest ceasefire - considered to still be in place despite hundreds of deaths in Israeli strikes - nears its end.

Iran hold World Cup departure rally despite continuing concerns

US clears Nvidia H200 sales to Alibaba, Tencent, ByteDance, and others, Reuters reports

The 8 at 8: Thursday

Bertie Ahern still under fire and the World Cup final is getting a half-time show.

Madonna, Shakira & BTS to Headline 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show

The Sunday, July 19, match at MetLife Stadium will mark the first time the FIFA World Cup final has ever featured a halftime show.

By Katie Atkinson

The Highly Rated LG Evo C5 4K OLED TVs Have Dropped to a New Monthly Low Price on Amazon

The best TV for both gaming and watching the World Cup.

By Eric Song

US lists travel, visa requirements for World Cup fans

Attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US? Check the latest travel and visa requirements for fans to ensure you can join the global spectacle. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-lists-travel-visa-requirements-for-world-cup-fans/

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Romanian startup DesignVerse raises USD 5.5 million to scale operations in Europe, U.S.

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US citizen convicted of running secret Chinese ‘police station’ in NYC

A US citizen has been convicted of helping run what has been described as the first known secret police station in the US on behalf of the Chinese government.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

From Daytona to the World Cup: Ivory Coast hopeful Yan Diomande's rapid rise has Europe's powerhouses circling - Yahoo Sports Canada

From Daytona to the World Cup: Ivory Coast hopeful Yan Diomande's rapid rise has Europe's powerhouses circling  Yahoo Sports Canada