- Japan captain Endo out of World Cup, ends international career
- No new clashes after two nights of unrest on N. Ireland streets
Sports
Iran's footballers took to the training pitch in front of journalists Thursday at their base camp in Mexico, giving the world its first glimpse of a team whose participation in the World Cup has been clouded by war with the United States.
June 11, 2026
RECENT NEWS
World Cup matches in the United States have been made as safe as they "can possibly be" -– from crowd control to anti-drone measures at every game -- but concerns remain about lone wolf attacks, according to top government officials.
June 11, 2026
RECENT NEWS
US President Donald Trump withdrew his threat to launch a more devastating wave of bombings against Iran on Thursday and promised instead that he would soon be able to announce the signing of a deal with Tehran to end the war.
June 11, 2026
Ethiopia claimed Thursday that forces in the northern Tigray region were preparing an offensive against the federal government in the coming days, raising fears of a return to war.
June 11, 2026
Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid with club president Florentino Perez gambling his traits of discipline and a fierce competitive drive will revive the Spanish giants after a turbulent spell.
June 11, 2026
Sports
After two seasons without major silverware, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez activated the nuclear option.
June 11, 2026
RECENT NEWS
Thousands of football fans attempted to shove their way into Mexico City's official World Cup fan zone on Thursday, creating chaotic scenes shortly before kick-off in the opening game.
June 11, 2026
Politics
US President Donald Trump said he was calling off strikes on Iran that he had planned for Thursday, and flagged the signing of a possible deal with Tehran after top-level talks.
June 11, 2026
RECENT NEWS
Spain stars Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams took part in training on Thursday, allaying fears over their fitness ahead of La Roja's World Cup opener against Cape Verde.
June 11, 2026
- 'Racist thuggery' slammed after second night of N.Ireland unrest
- Weather pattern El Nino is here and could reach historic intensity
- El Nino is back, but its effects vary widely
- Stocks rebound, oil wobbles as traders weigh Iran, rates outlook
- Van Aert dominates sprint on Tour de France warm-up race
- World Bank lowers global growth forecast on Iran war impacts
- Bangladesh clinch first-ever ODI series win over Australia
- First leather bag from T-Rex cells to be auctioned in Paris