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Iran team to enter US two days before matches in FIFA World Cup 2026, ahead of critical Egypt game
Iran announced over the weekend they would be making a complaint with FIFA about the requirements, with manager Amir Ghalenoei saying Iran are "the most oppressed team in the whole World Cup."
Soccer fans flock to Mexico City cathedral to pray to 'Soccer baby Jesus' for World Cup victory
Ebola risk for FIFA World Cup is 'extremely low', but US host cities are prepared, experts say
Iran's World Cup team gets warm send-off from fans in Tijuana, Mexico
Machado says she is heading back to Venezuela as Trump moves to shape post-Maduro transition
Trump appears to hope to work with interim President Delcy Rodriguez and other senior officials from Maduro's government, disappointing the opposition and contributing to the country's nervousness.
Leader of ultra-Orthodox Lev Tahor sect extradited to Mexico, charged with human trafficking
Yoel Alter, who is suspected of holding a senior rank in the cult, was arrested for charges of organized crime and human trafficking in Guatemala in January at the request of Mexican authorities
At least 13 dead, 98 injured after interoceanic train derails in Oaxaca, Mexico
Of those on board, 193 were reported to be out of danger, while 98 were injured, including 36 who were receiving medical assistance.
Six killed as Mexican plane carrying burned 2-year-old crashes off Texas coast
The flight was part of a humanitarian mission to transfer the 2-year-old child for treatment in the United States. Two people survived the crash, and one was missing.
Oil’s geopolitical premium vanished in 2025 and may not return - opinion
Oil futures in 2025 have oscillated within a relatively narrow range, with the high coming in January before the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries began production increases.
Trump troop deployments to US cities have cost more than $340 million, senator says
Senator Tammy Duckworth's office said she had received the cost estimates from the Trump administration.
FIFA assigns LGBT-themed World Cup game to Iran, where homosexuality is punishable by death
As with many Islamic countries, homosexuality is outlawed in Iran and punishable by death. Many LGBTQ+ Iranians have fled the country, looking for asylum in the United States or the Middle East.
Messi's Argentina, Ronaldo's Portugal, alongside best World Cup games to watch from Israel
The games would not be held during the middle of the day, as was the case with many matches during the Club World Cup back in July, mainly because of the high temperatures expected in North America.
Somalis arrested in Minneapolis immigration operation, federal officials say
Also on Thursday, federal officials said they had arrested dozens of people in New Orleans, another Democratic-run city.
Mexican Attorney General Alejandro Gertz submits resignation letter, government sources say
Mexican Attorney General Alejandro Gertz resigns, with his departure under review by the Senate amid rising security concerns and political scrutiny.