World Cup Day 1: Schedule, predictions, opening ceremony and what to watch
The biggest FIFA World Cup ever starts today in Mexico. Here are the schedule, predictions, key stories shaping day one.
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China’s Jingye seeks compensation from UK over British Steel takeover
Sources say Chinese firm is asking for more than £1bn in row that could put pressure on two countries’…
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Nearly 3,000 patients a day in England face corridor care in NHS
New data reveals sheer scale of patients in England being treated in unsafe and undignified make-shift areas.
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World celebrates, but Gaza watches the World Cup from a distance
Amid war and ruins, Gaza footballers keep training but feel erased from the World Cup and global football stage.
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'Absolutely buzzing': Scotland fans arrive on US soil
Thousands of Tartan Army members are travelling to Boston ahead of the country's first match at the weekend.
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Hugo Boss shares jump as it says it will ‘thoroughly examine’ Frasers offer
Mike Ashley retail group made near-€2bn takeover bid for fashion house, in which it already has 26% stakeBusiness live…
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Northern Ireland secretary condemns Belfast riots as ‘racist thuggery’ after 12 police officers injured – UK politics live
‘If you are targeting people on the basis of the colour of their skin how else can you describe them?’ said Hilary…
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World Cup facts and figures to get you sounding like an expert
With a record 48 teams and 1,248 players, there's an endless number of stats about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are a…
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SpaceX is poised for blastoff with an IPO likely to break records
Elon Musk's rocket company, recently merged with xAI, is aiming to raise $75 billion in its initial public stock…
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From neon mosquitoes to winged migrations, top images captured by scientists
Five winning images from a photo contest show scientists at work and capture the wonder of research and discovery.
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Trump's pick for intel chief could imperil a key U.S. spy tool. Who is Bill Pulte?
Pulte's appointment has scrambled talks to renew a spy tool known as FISA 702, as lawmakers in both parties have been…
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Along the 7 train in Queens, World Cup fans welcome the 'beautiful game'
The 2026 World Cup is being played in New Jersey, but in Queens, New York, home to immigrants from all over the world,…
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How 'algorithm' got its name from a 9th-century Persian mathematician
In the 9th century, Muhammad ibn Musa al-Kharizmi helped solidify the concept of algorithms in mathematics and…
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Met police chief calls for law to make stolen phones ‘unusable bricks’
Home secretary also urged to force tech firms into sharing data on stolen devices and if they are reactivatedThe…
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Is the Iran ceasefire over? What the latest US attacks tell us
A wave of US strikes represent the gravest test yet of the fragile truce. Here’s what happened, what officials are…
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‘Thuggery’: Belfast police fire water cannon at anti-immigration protests
Far-right anti-immigration demonstrations in Northern Ireland turn violent for a second night after stabbing attack.
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Gold is now the top reserve asset. Is dollar dominance at risk?
Gold now accounts for 27% of global reserve holdings, overtaking US Treasuries as the world's largest reserve…
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South Korea vs Czechia: World Cup group match – teams, start and lineups
Asian giants South Korea face two-time runners-up Czechia in the second match of the opening day of World Cup 2026.
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Twenty five anti-Isaac Herzog protesters to face joint trial in Sydney
New South Wales police commissioner Mal Lanyon is among the witnesses expected to appear at the six-week trial next…
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Pope Leo heads to Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants
During his visit, the Pope will appeal for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.
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Three Indian sailors killed in US strike on oil tanker
The US military had attacked the Palau-flagged tanker on Wednesday after accusing it of not complying with directions.
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Bodies of Evidence: Sexual violence in Israeli prisons
For years, Palestinian prisoners reported mistreatment in Israeli custody; post-Oct. 7 claims include sexual violence.
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Tharp breaks 110m hurdles world record at US college championships
Ja'Kobe Tharp breaks the 110m hurdles world record during heats at the American college championships on Wednesday.
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UN watchdog demands Iran provide information on nuclear stockpile
Iran slams US-backed IAEA resolution as 'politically motivated' and warns it could complicate ceasefire talks.