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Trump official says Iran World Cup visa approval "amazing
13+ min ago (143+ words) The chief of the White House World Cup task force says it's "pretty amazing" Iran's football team has been given visas. Trump official says Iran World Cup visa approval 'amazing' The chief of the White House World Cup task force…...
South Africa's immigration crackdown divides Johannesburg's inner city
28+ min ago (844+ words) A government push to curb undocumented employment is exposing the dependence of many small businesses on migrant labour. Junaid, who asks us to use a pseudonym, does not call it a decline. He calls it survival. But the bigger change…...
Japan grab 4-0 win, as Ueda's brace knocks Tunisia out of 2026 World Cup
28+ min ago (118+ words) Two goals from Ayase Ueda, and one each from Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito keeps Asian giants Japan second in Group F. Japan marked the 1, 000th game in the history of the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Tunisia on Saturday to…...
Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah killed in targeted Israeli strike
29+ min ago (122+ words) Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah killed in targeted Israeli strike An Israeli strike has killed Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah, just two months after another targeted attack killed his brother and colleague Mohammed. Ahmed was killed alongside two others in…...
World Cup knockouts: Who has made it to the round of 32 stage?
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (524+ words) The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who's in and who's out. The knockout bracket in the FIFA World Cup 2026 is starting to take shape. It begins with the round of 32, which runs…...
Eloy gives no Room as tiny Curacao hold Ecuador, earn first World Cup point
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (437+ words) Eloy Room's incredible goalkeeping helped Curacao make history in a goalless draw in Group E match in Kansas City. Goalkeeper Eloy Room was Curacao's hero against Ecuador, keeping out a barrage of shots to help the tiny Caribbean nation claim…...
Suspect arrested after anti-Muslim stabbing rampage in Scotland
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (119+ words) Bystanders captured the moment police arrested a machete-weilding man, suspected of anti-Muslim stabbing rampage. Suspect arrested after anti-Muslim stabbing rampage in Scotland Bystanders captured the moment police arrested a machete-weilding man, believed responsible for a suspected anti-Muslim stabbing rampage in…...
Egypt coach denies Salah rift as Pharaohs seek first World Cup win
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (426+ words) If he starts " or if he gets substituted, it's fine " it is his role as a player,' Egypt "coach Hossam Hassan says. Egypt "coach Hossam Hassan has dismissed talk of unrest involving talisman Mohamed Salah, insisting there "were no issues…...
US, Iran set to hold talks in Switzerland; Israel kills 16 in Lebanon
6+ hour, 31+ min ago (51+ words) Talks come as Iran says it is closing the Strait of Hormuz over Israel's deadly attacks on Lebanon. US, Iran set to hold talks in Switzerland as Tehran closes the Strait of Hormuz and Israel kills 16 in Lebanon on Saturday....
US refuses to ease World Cup travel restrictions for Iranian team
6+ hour, 51+ min ago (730+ words) Andrew Giuliani says Iran's players will not be allowed to stay longer for their group matches in the US. The United States will not ease the travel restrictions on the Iranian team for their World Cup matches in Los Angeles…...