Who will win the 2026 World Cup? Spain leads early Polymarket predictions as all 48 teams are set
With all 48 World Cup teams now confirmed, early prediction markets show Spain as the favorite to win the 2026 tournament, according to data from Polymarket.
With all 48 World Cup teams now confirmed, early prediction markets show Spain as the favorite to win the 2026 tournament, according to data from Polymarket.
Trump threatens to leave NATO again over Iran war: Can he do it?
President Trump is ramping up his threats against NATO again.
President Trump is ramping up his threats against NATO again.
All 48 teams in 2026 FIFA World Cup confirmed: See the full list of nations coming the tournament
The full field for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set, with 48 teams confirmed for the first expanded tournament in history.
The full field for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set, with 48 teams confirmed for the first expanded tournament in history.
US journalist kidnapped in Iraq, security forces hunt captors, officials say
An American journalist was kidnapped in Iraq on Tuesday, officials said.
An American journalist was kidnapped in Iraq on Tuesday, officials said.
JetBlue hikes baggage fees as Iran conflict drives up jet fuel costs
JetBlue has announced an increase in baggage fees, citing rising operating costs linked to higher fuel prices.
JetBlue has announced an increase in baggage fees, citing rising operating costs linked to higher fuel prices.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla to make state visit to Washington, DC
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will make a state visit to the United States in late April to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, a trip that will include a stop at the White House.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will make a state visit to the United States in late April to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, a trip that will include a stop at the White House.
Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Matisse from Italian museum
Thieves have stolen famous paintings from a private museum in Northern Italy, adding to a run of major museum heists in Europe.
Thieves have stolen famous paintings from a private museum in Northern Italy, adding to a run of major museum heists in Europe.
Kidney disease may trigger rare, potentially fatal brain virus, study says
A recent case study found a possible new trigger for a dangerous, and sometimes fatal, virus that could be laying dormant in up to 90% of people.
A recent case study found a possible new trigger for a dangerous, and sometimes fatal, virus that could be laying dormant in up to 90% of people.
Trump threatens escalation as Iran calls US demands "excessive, unrealistic and irrational"
President Donald Trump threatened to "completely obliterate" civilian infrastructure if a deal isn't reached as Iran calls U.S. demands "excessive, unrealistic and irrational."
President Donald Trump threatened to "completely obliterate" civilian infrastructure if a deal isn't reached as Iran calls U.S. demands "excessive, unrealistic and irrational."
Air Canada CEO to retire after condolence comments criticized
Air Canada’s CEO is retiring amid backlash for his video message, in which he shared condolences only in English last week after the deadly LaGuardia crash.
Air Canada’s CEO is retiring amid backlash for his video message, in which he shared condolences only in English last week after the deadly LaGuardia crash.
Cuba awaits sanctioned Russian oil shipment as US signals no objection
Cuba is preparing to receive a sanctioned Russian oil tanker carrying roughly 730,000 barrels of crude, potentially easing the island’s severe fuel shortages amid a U.S. oil blockade.
Cuba is preparing to receive a sanctioned Russian oil tanker carrying roughly 730,000 barrels of crude, potentially easing the island’s severe fuel shortages amid a U.S. oil blockade.
American-born Israeli soldier killed in combat in Lebanon
A young man who moved from Connecticut to Israel last year to join the military was killed this weekend during a combat operation in Lebanon.
A young man who moved from Connecticut to Israel last year to join the military was killed this weekend during a combat operation in Lebanon.
North Korea tests more powerful solid-fuel engine for US-range missiles
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of an upgraded solid-fuel missile engine designed for weapons capable of reaching the U.S. mainland.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of an upgraded solid-fuel missile engine designed for weapons capable of reaching the U.S. mainland.
Rescued humpback whale stranded again in Germany’s Baltic Sea
A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.
A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.