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Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:21:09 GMTFIFA draws criticism as Infantino clocks up air miles at World Cup
Mexico City, Guadalajara, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, Seattle, Kansas City, Houston: the Italo-Swiss boss has already powered up his private jet to appear in the stands 10 times in seven days.
His insatiable use of a Qatar Airways privat...
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:01:54 GMTPakistan's mango exports shrink as Middle East war impacts linger
Though mango season is well underway, far less of the fruit will be bound for the lucrative export market than usual, with Pakistan's agriculturally dependent economy caught in the crosshairs of the Middle East crisis that its government has helped ...
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:19:15 GMTTrump blames 'terrible vandals' for Washington pool renovation woes
Trump has championed a makeover for the 610-meter-long pool, bringing in contractors to drain it and paint it "American flag blue."
But not long after the job was complete, the paint began to visibly peel, and the gleaming waters promptly refilled...
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:11:13 GMTIran World Cup travel restrictions to be eased, says coach
The Iranian squad arrived at the World Cup with their country still at war with co-hosts the United States, and have been based in Mexico while playing all their games in the US.
That has required frequent cross-border travel, and US authorities ha...
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:57:12 GMTBritain's King Charles to reveal personal tax bill: reports
British monarchs are legally exempt from paying certain taxes, though they have paid some duties on a voluntary basis for decades.
They also have no obligation to disclose their tax bills, but recent scandals surrounding the disgraced former prince...
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:33:09 GMTNew mindset, prior win give Clark confidence at US Open
Clark eagled the par-five 16th but closed with a three-putt bogey to fire a level-par 70 in Saturday's third round to stand on seven-under 203 at windy Shinnecock.
"Tomorrow is going to be a new challenge. There's going to be some ups and downs. I'...
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:01:12 GMTFly-half Love ready for All Blacks start after Super Rugby heroics
Player-of-the-match Love scored two of the Hurricanes nine tries and a Super Rugby final record of 25 individual points in the 60-5 crushing of the Waikato Chiefs.
The 25-year-old defied strong, gusty winds to orchestrate an attacking game that has...
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:47:08 GMTScheffler eager to seize the moment as career slam beckons
World number one Scheffler fired a one-under par 69 in Saturday's third round at windy Shinnecock to share second place on one-under 209, six strokes behind leader Wyndham Clark.
The American would complete a career Grand Slam with a victory Sunday...
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:39:10 GMTSaudis seek to repeat Argentina World Cup 'miracle' against Spain
Spain are under pressure to bounce back from a 0-0 draw against World Cup debutants Cape Verde, but face a Saudi side that themselves held Uruguay to a 1-1 draw in their opening game.
Donis only took charge of the 2034 World Cup hosts in April afte...
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:25:13 GMTLos Angeles under state of emergency due to warehouse fire
"This is a major, multi-jurisdictional incident," Karen Bass, mayor of the second-largest US city, said in a statement.
The declaration will "ensure the city has the resources it needs."
The fire broke out Wednesday afternoon in a 500,000-square-f...
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:33:09 GMT'Fired up' Spain ready to hit back, says De la Fuente
The European champions arrived in North America as one of the favourites for the tournament.
But with Lamine Yamal only able to make an appearance as a second-half substitute on his return from injury, La Roja were laboured in attack as the African...
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:09:28 GMTAlbanian protests against Trump-linked resort swell
Since late May, protesters have gathered every evening to oppose the construction of a luxury hotel linked to Trump's daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner, planned in a nature reserve on the Balkan nation's coast.
Opposition to the develo...
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:04:51 GMTWorld Cup 2026: Germany book knockout spot with comeback win over Ivory Coast
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:03:09 GMTClark clings to US Open lead as Scheffler charges
Clark, the 2023 US Open champion, opened with a three-putt bogey, tapped in for birdie at the par-five fifth but stumbled again to bogey eight after finding a greenside bunker with his approach.
Fellow American Sam Stevens, in only his eighth major...
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:39:10 GMTBurn dons cowboy boots as England unwind at World Cup
The players enjoyed a day off on Friday and Burn was given the green light to attend an Ella Langley concert near their Kansas City training base, accompanied by captain Harry Kane.
"Yesterday we had a friends and family day so my wife flew over fr...