Americas

Economy

US inflation reaches 4.2%, clouding Fed rate-cut outlook

Annual inflation accelerated to 4.2% in May, driven largely by higher fuel costs, as rising prices continue to weigh on household budgets and cloud the Federal Reserve's interest-rate outlook.

10/06/2026

Sport

Subway station in Mexico City goes viral over chandeliers

Decorative chandeliers installed at a busy Mexico City subway station ahead of the 2026 World Cup have sparked a wave of memes and mixed reactions from commuters.

10/06/2026

Ecotech

US: Solar supplies more electricity than coal for first time

States won by Trump in the 2024 election accounted for 74 per cent of all solar capacity installed in the first quarter of 2026.

10/06/2026

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USA: French Air Force display marks 250 years of American independence

France's renowned Patrouille de France performed a symbolic flyover above New York on 9 June. The display launched a series of events marking the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.

10/06/2026

Canada

Air Canada captain accused of flying for years without correct license

"Safety was not compromised by this incident because all pilots at Air Canada undergo mandatory recurrent training every six months to validate their flying competency," Air Canada said.

10/06/2026

Sport

Mexico gears up for 2026 World Cup opener at historic Azteca Stadium

Mexico City is preparing to host the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday when the hosts take on South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca. The venue will become the first stadium in history to host three World Cup opening matches.

10/06/2026

Sport

World Cup border issues continue as Cannavaro questions security frisk

Iran's World Cup ticket allocation has been cancelled, and 13 delegation members remain without visas, forcing the team to base itself in Mexico. Meanwhile, a Somali referee was turned away, an Iraqi striker was held for seven hours in Chicago, and Senegalese players were body-searched on arrival.

09/06/2026

USA

FIFA says 'not involved' as award-winning Somali ref denied US entry

A FIFA spokesperson confirmed in a statement that Artan, who says he was detained for 11 hours at Miami International Airport, would play no part in the World Cup.

09/06/2026

Tech News

US puts Alibaba, BYD and Baidu on Chinese military blacklist

The Pentagon has added 188 Chinese companies to its military blacklist — its biggest ever expansion — in a move that targets household names far beyond the defence sector.

09/06/2026

Sport

Host cities in North America ready for biggest World Cup in history

The United States will host roughly 75% of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 78 of the 104 matches in the entire tournament taking place in 11 host cities.

09/06/2026

Tech News

Apple lays out its AI with a new Siri: Here's what to know

Apple's unveiling of Siri AI comes after criticism that the company has fallen behind in the AI race.

09/06/2026

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Cuba: Powerful offshore earthquake shakes Havana, prompting office evacuation

A powerful earthquake struck western Cuba on 8 June, sending people rushing out of buildings in Havana. Witnesses described scenes of confusion as offices were evacuated and workers waited outside for safety checks.

09/06/2026

USA

Trump booed at New York arena before NBA Finals game

US President Donald Trump was booed by some spectators as he attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York. He appeared during the national anthem before the matchup between the Knicks and the Spurs.

09/06/2026

USA

Donald Trump booed by crowd during anthem prior to NBA Finals

The Secret Service deployed counter-drone technology as part of its operation to protect the US leader, who has faced three alleged assassination attempts in less than two years.

09/06/2026

Business

ChatGPT maker OpenAI files for IPO as AI rivals race to go public

OpenAI filed preliminary paperwork that would open the door to it becoming a publicly traded company, the third in a powerhouse trio of artificial intelligence companies racing to Wall Street debuts.

09/06/2026

Tech News

How cyber criminals are taking advantage of the FIFA World Cup

From fake websites to malicious calendar invitations, here is how cyber attackers have already been taking advantage of the FIFA World Cup hype.

09/06/2026

USA

US judge blocks Trump plan for $100,000 visa fee

The H-1B visa programme, in place in its current form since 1990, allows for 85,000 visas each year, including 20,000 allocated to applicants with advanced degrees.

08/06/2026

Tech News

Public ownership of AI? US officials eye stake in tech revolution

From Washington to Brussels, the fight over who controls artificial intelligence is reaching a turning point, and history suggests the public has always had to wrestle essential technology from completely private control.

08/06/2026

Tech News

Apple makes AI push at annual conference as it catches up with rivals

The tech giant is expected to launch new AI integration into its software and changes to the voice assistant, Siri.

08/06/2026

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Iranians protest outside World Cup stadium ahead of Iran match

More than 200 members of the Iranian diaspora gathered outside Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday, waving Iran's pre-revolutionary "Lion and Sun" flags and protesting against the Iranian government ahead of Iran's first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

08/06/2026

USA

Trump storms out of tense NBC interview after 'rigged election' clash

The interview, filmed on Friday, was conducted on a farm in Wisconsin, where Trump was addressing farmers. A tractor and hay bales served as a backdrop.

08/06/2026

USA

At least six people wounded in stabbing at New York's Penn Station

It happened at one of the US' busiest transportation centres as the city prepares for two huge sporting events: basketball's NBA Finals and football's World Cup tournament.

08/06/2026

Canada

Qatar's emerging designers debut in Canada

Three emerging Qatari and Qatar-based designers made their North American runway debut at Fashion Art Toronto, showcasing their work to international audiences as part of the Qatar, Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture and highlighting fashion's growing role in cultural exchange.

07/06/2026

Europe

Pentagon raises counterintelligence alert regarding Israel

The move comes as tensions between Washington and Tel Aviv have increased over the war with Iran and other regional security issues.

07/06/2026

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Thousands join record-breaking human wave attempt in Mexico City ahead of World Cup

Thousands of people gathered in Mexico City to attempt a Guinness World Record for the world's largest human wave, days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

07/06/2026

USA

Two in critical condition after shooting incident at festival in Ohio

At least two of the victims are in critical condition and are receiving treatment for their wounds. Police say the search for the perpetrators remains ongoing.

07/06/2026