TORONTO, June 7 — Canada may not typically sit at the center of the global football scene, but when it hosts its first World Cup match next year, international fans will find a country where the sport is rapidly gaining ground.
DAMASCUS, June 7 — Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa made his first visit to the southern city of Daraa yesterday, marking a symbolic return to the birthplace of the country’s uprising nearly six months after the ouster of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.
WASHINGTON, June 7 — US President Donald Trump lashed out at Elon Musk on Friday, claiming the billionaire entrepreneur had “lost his mind,” but said he hoped to move past the escalating rift with his former ally.
MUNICH, June 5 — Cristiano Ronaldo struck the decisive goal as Portugal rallied to defeat Germany 2-1 on Wednesday, securing their place in the UEFA Nations League final. The 40-year-old netted his 137th international goal, sealing Portugal’s first win over Germany in 24 years.
GUATEMALA CITY, June 6 — Authorities began evacuating over 500 residents yesterday after the Fuego volcano, Central America’s most active, erupted and released clouds of gas and ash.
BUENOS AIRES, June 5 — Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said on Wednesday that a decision had not yet been made on whether captain Lionel Messi would start in their upcoming World Cup qualifier against Chile, as the team continues to assess the 37-year-old’s fitness.
