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Jun 12, 2026 - World

With matches in 16 cities across the US, Mexico and Canada, players and fans face an array of weather-related challengesWith the 2026 World Cup now under way, all 48 teams face a common opposition: summer weather across North America. Matches will be played in 16 cities, from southern Mexico to Canada, with a range of weather risks possible at each venue.Thunderstorms disrupted play before the tournament had even begun. England’s warm-up against Costa Rica in Orlando was delayed by about an hour after storms brought lightning and heavy rain that waterlogged the pitch. Safety regulations at US venues mean play is suspended when lightning is recorded within roughly 8 miles of a stadium, not resuming until 30 minutes after the last strike. Continue reading...

Jun 12, 2026 - World

Iran says major parts of a peace deal with the U.S. are close to completion, but the regime has not fully approved any pact as President Trump looks to finalize the signing by this weekend.

Jun 12, 2026 - World

The remains of Timmy, the humpback whale whose life and death captivated Germany for months, will be turned into biodiesel as some of the mammal's bones are set to go to a Danish museum.

Jun 12, 2026 - World

This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTeens who use social media two hours daily at higher risk of depressive symptoms, study findsTeenagers who spend hours glued to social media are likely to experience poorer mental health and a decline in wellbeing, a decade-long study shows, with young girls most at risk. Continue reading...

Jun 12, 2026 - World

Chinese authorities have arrested an American scholar on suspicion of espionage