One day to go: Five key talking points before World Cup kicks off
Political issues continue to dominate the build-up, with the US-Israel war on Iran overshadowing the World Cup.
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Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan in retaliation for US strikes
Strikes come after US attacked Iranian ports and islands in the Strait of Hormuz over the downing of a helicopter.
From: NewsFeed
US military launches ‘self-defence strikes’ targeting Iran
US Central Command (CENTCOM) says its forces began launching ‘self-defence’ strikes against Iran.
Published On 9 Jun 2026
US judge halts execution by nitrogen gas, ruling it unconstitutional
Judge Emily Marks had previously allowed the execution to proceed, arguing that no execution is entirely without pain.
Mississippi residents sue Musk’s xAI and SpaceX over data centre ‘nuisance’
Three residents filed the case on behalf of a class estimated at more than 10,000 members.
Canada confirms opening of Gordie Howe Bridge, despite Trump’s threats
Trump had threatened to halt the opening of the cross-border bridge, which is jointly owned by Michigan and Canada.
From: Counting the Cost
Iran conflict: Why has oil stayed near $100 a barrel?
The worst-case oil scenario has been avoided, but inflation and slower growth continue to weigh on the global economy.
Published On 9 Jun 2026
From: NewsFeed
Why so many Americans haven’t heard about the USS Liberty
Al Jazeera’s Ava Warriner explains what happened on the day of the attack, the alleged cover-up that followed.
Published On 9 Jun 2026
NASA announces astronauts for Artemis III spaceflight, scheduled for 2027
Questions linger over whether the explosion of the Blue Origin New Glenn rocket will affect the Artemis III mission.
US attacks Iran after Apache helicopter downed in Strait of Hormuz
Blasts in Iran’s Qeshm Island, Sirik, Jask and Bandar Abbas after Trump blamed Tehran for downing a US helicopter.
Nigeria plays Portugal in international World Cup friendly: All to know
All the news on the teams, lineups and start time as Portugal complete their World Cup preparations against Nigeria.
