Watch: Forget the football—the money game behind the 2026 World Cup
The largest World Cup in history will kick off this Thursday across the US, Canada and Mexico. With 48 teams playing 104 matches, fans are bracing for a five-week marathon.…
Newsletter: The EU’s battle of wills
With two major elections taking place on the EU’s periphery over the weekend, many have viewed them as a bellwether for future Russian intimidation efforts. Read More
EU migration pact: are countries ready to revamp the asylum system? Take our poll.
The EU’s pact on Migration and Asylum is set for full application on June 12th. It’s meant to create a unified, legally binding European system to fast-track border screenings and…
Internet access: Who pays the most and least for broadband in the EU?
Europeans are more connected than ever, yet the cost of getting online varies dramatically. So which country gets the best price-connectivity deal? Read More
World’s most travelled people meet in Portugal
In Portugal, Most Traveled People (MTP) brought together around 200 die-hard travellers; half have already visited every country recognised by the UN. Read More
Iranians protest outside World Cup stadium ahead of Iran match
More than 200 members of the Iranian diaspora gathered outside Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday, waving Iran’s pre-revolutionary “Lion and Sun” flags and protesting against the Iranian government ahead of…
Donald Trump storms out of tense NBC interview after ‘rigged election’ clash
The interview, filmed on Friday, was conducted on a farm in Wisconsin, where Trump was addressing farmers. A tractor and hay bales served as a backdrop. Read more at Read…
Aliens, Pan-Africanism and Olivia Rodrigo: What to see, do or hear this week in Europe
Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ beams into the box office while Olivia Rodrigo sings about love making us crazy. Here’s what to look out for this week. Read More
At least six people wounded in stabbing at New York’s Penn Station, city’s mayor says
It happened at one of the US’ busiest transportation centres as the city prepares for two huge sporting events: basketball’s NBA Finals and football’s World Cup tournament. Read more at…
Pope Leo XIV meets Antonio Banderas, watches flamenco performance in Madrid
Pope Leo XIV attended a cultural event in Madrid featuring performances, speeches and appearances by leading figures from the worlds of arts, culture and sport. Read more at Read More