2026 World Cup Odds: Which Songs Will BTS, Shakira, Madonna Perform First?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will mark the first time that the tournament has had a halftime show at the final.  FIFA announced back in May that Madonna, Shakira and BTS would be the headliners taking center stage in a spectacle best fit for a global audience. And just like the Super Bowl halftime show, … Read more

‘Shared blueprint for peace’: Development goals deliver for billions, but challenges remain

The findings come from the 2026 SDG Progress Reportreleased on Tuesday, which calls the goals “a shared blueprint for peace” while acknowledging the significant political and financial challenges associated with meeting the 17 ambitious targets. Call to action All 193 UN Member States adopted the SDGs in 2015 as an urgent call for action to … Read more

Switzerland Prevails: 4 Takeaways From Swiss’ Penalty Kicks Win vs. Colombia

After 120 scoreless minutes and a tense penalty shootout, Switzerland became the final team to advance to the quarterfinals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as it outlasted Colombia.  BC Place Vancouver was a sea of yellow as it was firmly behind Colombia, and the large crowd watched both teams play fantastically defensively on Tuesday … Read more

‘It was atrocious’: Shreyas Iyer pulls no punches after India’s record T20I defeat to England | Cricket News

Shreyas Iyer (BCCI Photo) India captain Shreyas Iyer did not mince his words after his side slumped to a record 125-run defeat against England in the third T20I at Trent Bridge, describing the team’s performance as “atrocious” and admitting there was no excuse for such a heavy loss.England’s comprehensive victory not only handed them an … Read more

From Country Roads To Viewership Records, US Soccer Thanks Fans After World Cup Run

The U.S. men’s soccer team’s run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended on a damper note, but the United States Soccer Federation is feeling incredibly grateful for the support the squad received during its run to the round of 16. A day after its elimination from the World Cup, the United States Soccer Federation … Read more

Peace hinges on people-centred policing, global summit hears

The two-day summit brings together ministers, chiefs of police and senior representatives of policing organizations to discuss how UN policing and national police can mutually reinforce one another in addressing current and emerging global security challenges. “The goal of this summit is to ensure that our Organization is aligned and prepared to support the nearly … Read more

OpenAI’s Chief Futurist Is Leaving the Company

OpenAI’s chief futurist, Joshua Achiam, notified colleagues on Tuesday that he is leaving the company later this month after nearly nine years, WIRED has learned. Achiam, who previously led a team tasked with upholding the organization’s nonprofit mission, told OpenAI staff that his departure was not motivated by any specific reason, but was something he’s … Read more

2026 World Cup Round Of 16 Power Rankings

The round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup brought some epic moments and exciting soccer. We started to see some upsets and close calls, as we now head into the quarterfinals at the tournament. So, with only eight teams remaining, who are the best nations still playing at the tournament? The FOX Sports … Read more