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Trump has a favorite: “You have a great chance at winning the world title”

Jun 14, 2026 08:12

The United States did what was expected of them in the World Cup opener. Paraguay was easily defeated 4-1, securing the first, reassuring three points; a first step toward qualifying for the second round. The U.S. still has to face Australia (June 19) and Turkey (June 26) in Group D. Qualifying for the next round is certainly not out of the question for the U.S. national football team. President Donald Trump is already looking ahead and sees his national football team as a strong contender for the title.

Beware of scam at French toll booths without barriers

Jun 14, 2026 07:45

Summer is just around the corner. But that also means scammers are looking to take advantage of carefree travelers on their way to their dream destination. Be extra vigilant for a sneaky scam you may encounter on the “Autoroute du Soleil” on your way to your sun-drenched getaway.

For the first time ever, our planet has a trillionaire

Jun 12, 2026 19:15

Elon Musk is the world’s first trillionaire, following the stock market debut of his space company SpaceX. His net worth reached an estimated $1.05 trillion, making him three times richer than the second-richest person, Google co-founder Larry Page. Bloomberg reports.

‘Pokémon Go players may have unknowingly trained military drones’

Jun 12, 2026 18:50

Catching Pokémon in your neighborhood? You may have accidentally helped build better military drones.

Immigration: Swiss to vote on potential population cap

Jun 12, 2026 15:40

On Sunday, the people of Switzerland will head to the polls. The Swiss will be presented with a thorny issue in a much-discussed referendum.

Michelin-starred restaurant Noma bounces back after misconduct by fired top chef

Jun 11, 2026 12:07

Famous Danish chef René Redzepi left Noma, the world-renowned modern Nordic restaurant he co-founded, in March after admitting that he had mistreated and physically assaulted staff for years.

Teenagers pelt Amsterdam canal boats with eggs and water balloons

Jun 11, 2026 11:45

Amsterdam canal boat captains are sounding the alarm as a troubling trend gains momentum.

“Without Trump, the World Cup wouldn’t have been possible here”: FIFA president sings the president’s praises

Jun 11, 2026 10:30

The 32nd edition of the World Cup is just around the corner. Host countries Mexico, Canada, and the United States will welcome 48 men’s national teams to this World Cup. However, the tense global geopolitical situation means that not every country is being welcomed at the final tournament with open arms. And Trump’s immigration policies and wars certainly play a role in that.

No more executions with nitrogen in Alabama: 'Too gruesome'

Jun 10, 2026 11:30

A federal judge has banned the U.S. state of Alabama from executing an inmate with nitrogen gas. Judge Emily C. Marks ruled that the method exceeds the ban on cruel and unusual punishment. The decision came a day after the appeals court overturned its earlier ruling, ruling that the method was indeed constitutional. The widely contested method has now been declared unconstitutional after all.

Donkeys help fight wildfires in Spain

Jun 10, 2026 10:46

They don't slide down a pole or wear a firefighter's uniform, but in Spain, a group of donkeys have officially joined the ranks of the local fire department.

Trump has a favorite: “You have a great chance at winning the world title”

Beware of scam at French toll booths without barriers

For the first time ever, our planet has a trillionaire

‘Pokémon Go players may have unknowingly trained military drones’

Immigration: Swiss to vote on potential population cap

Michelin-starred restaurant Noma bounces back after misconduct by fired top chef

Teenagers pelt Amsterdam canal boats with eggs and water balloons

“Without Trump, the World Cup wouldn’t have been possible here”: FIFA president sings the president’s praises

No more executions with nitrogen in Alabama: 'Too gruesome'

Donkeys help fight wildfires in Spain

CIA doubted Israeli warning about assassination attempt on Trump

One dead and several injured in explosion at Rotterdam Port

Major fire near Paris airport destroys travelers’ cars

Bear and 2 cubs shot dead after attacking a man

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