VAR official Shaun Evans says a hand gesture filmed during a top-flight match was an involuntary, subconscious twitch he had no knowledge of making. The clip has been viewed over 2.3 million times and triggered a formal 14-day review by the sport’s officiating body.
From Mexico to Spain to Italy, Northern Ireland’s World Cup songs capture something universal about football fandom. But what actually makes a tournament anthem stick in the memory for decades?
Somali referee Omar Artan will receive his full World Cup fee from Fifa after US authorities denied him entry to officiate at the tournament. His case has sparked fresh scrutiny over visa barriers facing officials from certain countries at globally hosted football events.
The wait is finally over. Knicks fans in San Antonio witnessed history as New York claimed its first NBA championship since 1973, defeating the Spurs 98-94 in a nail-biting Game 6.
The EU’s new migration pact promises stricter border controls and shared responsibility among member states. But with implementation starting in 2026, serious questions remain about enforcement and human rights.
Beijing accuses foreign intelligence agencies of attaching tracking devices to sea turtles and other marine creatures to expose weaknesses in coastal defenses. Chinese authorities claim to have found at least seven surveillance-equipped animals since 2021.
Drone attacks targeting bridges and roads across Sudan have crippled humanitarian aid routes, cutting off millions from emergency assistance. The UN says deliberate strikes on civilian infrastructure are worsening what’s already one of the world’s worst crises.
The most ambitious FIFA World Cup in history kicks off today as 48 nations compete across three countries for the first time. With 104 matches scheduled over 39 days, the 2026 tournament promises to shatter every record in the book.
Thousands of fans descended on Mexico City Stadium before dawn, creating electric scenes hours before the 2026 World Cup’s opening match. The atmosphere marked Mexico’s first World Cup hosting duties in 40 years.
NASA has unveiled the four astronauts who’ll venture to the Moon aboard Artemis II, though their feet won’t touch lunar soil. The 2025 mission marks humanity’s first crewed journey beyond Earth orbit in over 50 years.
