Americas

Sport

Australia start World Cup with a bang after Brazil draw with Morocco

Brazil star Vinicius Jr. stepped up to spare his nation's blushes with a superb solo effort against 2022 semifinalists Morocco.

14/06/2026

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New York erupts as Knicks win first NBA title since 1973

Knicks fans flooded the streets of New York after the team defeated the Spurs 94-90 to claim its first NBA championship in more than five decades.

14/06/2026

Sport

New York Knicks win NBA Championship, ending 50-year drought

US President Donald Trump congratulated the team in a post on his Truth Social account. The Knicks beat the Spurs 94-90 to seal the series victory.

14/06/2026

Sport

Qatar makes history with first ever point in World Cup thriller

Qatar secured its first ever World Cup point with a draw against Switzerland, sparking celebrations at home and across the Arab world.

14/06/2026

Sport

'Take me to America': Bosnia unites behind viral anthem at World Cup

As the Western Balkan country celebrates its second-ever appearance at the tournament despite its underdog status, a 15-year-old song about life abroad by a much-beloved band has become an unofficial anthem for Bosnian fans.

13/06/2026

USA

Anthropic is halting access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 - here's why

The US government issued a directive ordering Anthropic to suspend access to the models for foreign nationals.

13/06/2026

Sport

USA make impressive start to World Cup campaign

Some of Hollywood's biggest names were in attendance for the match at LA's SoFi stadium, including Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio.

13/06/2026

USA

Trump says US forces killed the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang

The Tren de Aragua gang has been designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the US since February 2025.

13/06/2026

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David Beckham receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Football icon David Beckham was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognising his sporting achievements and influence on the growth of football in the United States.

13/06/2026

Cuba

Ship from Colombia carrying aid docks in Cuba to help ease crises

Regular power outages have intensified since US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs in late January on any country that sells or provides oil to Cuba.

12/06/2026

USA

Judge rejects bid to halt removal of Trump name from Kennedy Center

Since returning to the White House, Trump has taken repeated measures to put his name and image in official spaces, an abrupt break with American political tradition.

12/06/2026

Culture news

'Do not ever use my music': Ariana Grande slams the White House

The White House has repeatedly faced criticism for using popular music in social media posts without the approval of the artists involved. This time, the Trump administration has decided to hop on a trending track by Ariana Grande.

12/06/2026

USA

San Andreas fault at highest stress level in 1,000 years

Researchers report that tectonic stress on the major San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems has climbed to its highest levels in a millennium, and in some sections has already surpassed them.

12/06/2026

Sport

South Africa's red card confusion becomes World Cup's first viral meme

'Wait, what?': Players were left speechless as the referee explained the VAR decision in an apparent shaky English after a controversial red card.

12/06/2026

Mexico

Mexico's 'missing persons' crisis takes centre stage at the World Cup

The discovery of suspected cartel killing sites and a record number of disappearances has renewed scrutiny of one of Mexico's deepest social wounds.

12/06/2026

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Watch fan reactions as Mexico beat South Africa 2–0 in the World Cup opener

Mexico launched its World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over South Africa on 11 June. The result triggered celebrations across Mexico City while South African supporters voiced concern over their team's performance and tactics.

12/06/2026

Climate

El Niño has begun and it could become the worst on record

NOAA has officially confirmed the start of El Niño, which is set to worsen global warming from the burning of fossil fuels.

12/06/2026

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Mexico: Tight security and protests surround 2026 World Cup opener

Protesters gathered near Mexico City's World Cup opener on 11 June, while thousands of fans headed to the stadium. Brief clashes broke out as demonstrators approached security cordons around the stadium.

12/06/2026

Mexico

Journalist gunned down in Mexico as World Cup kicks off

Mexico is regarded as one of the most dangerous and deadly countries for working journalists, according to Reporters Without Borders.

12/06/2026

Culture news

Taylor Swift breaks another record with Songwriters Hall of Fame entry

What a week it's been for Taylor Swift who's celebrating, at 36, becoming the youngest woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, just days after watching the New York Knicks complete the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history.

12/06/2026

Art

DATALAND Drive: Explore the world’s first AI art museum in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is set to open DATALAND, the world's first museum dedicated to AI-generated art. Created by digital artist Refik Anadol, the immersive space combines AI and environmental data to create a multi-sensory experience.

12/06/2026

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Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over South Africa

Mexican fans erupted in celebration after the national team defeated South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, with supporters gathering in fan zones and outside Mexico City Stadium to mark the victory.

12/06/2026

Sport

World Cup: Mexico beats South Africa as Czechia loses to South Korea

Julián Quiñones scored the opening goal of the tournament after nine minutes and 35-year-old striker Raúl Jiménez headed in Mexico's second goal in a 2-0 opening game against South Africa that produced three red cards.

12/06/2026

Sport

Mexico's President Sheinbaum joins fans as World Cup gets underway

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum joined thousands of supporters at a fan zone in Mexico City's Zocalo Square as Mexico took on South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. Fans packed the square to cheer on the host nation.

11/06/2026

Cuba

US slaps sanctions on Cuba's oil and gas company as tensions rise

Cuba is already struggling under a decades-old embargo and a lack of petroleum as the US keeps pushing for a change in its economic and political model.

11/06/2026

Sport

Shakira lights up the stage as World Cup kicks off in Mexico City

The extravaganza hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada is the biggest World Cup in history, stretching until the final in New Jersey on 19 July.

11/06/2026