World Cup 2026: Full group schedule and top third-round matches to watch
Remaining group schedule, teams, as well as the best third-round group fixtures at the tournament in North America.
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Gangland wars killing dozens of bystanders, report Swedish police
Deaths due to gang violence included people hit by stray bullets, cases of mistaken identity, and relatives of gang members.
From: NewsFeed
Protestor depicts Israeli minister Ben Gvir covered in blood in Stockholm
Activists organised a protest in solidarity with Palestine on Saturday in Stockholm, Sweden.
Published On 25 Apr 2026
The World Cup lineup is complete. These 48 teams are going to North America
A breakdown of the teams and groups of the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the US after the final playoffs.
Turkiye and Sweden book World Cup 2026 spots as Kosovo and Poland bow out
Turkiye beat Kosovo 1-0, and Sweden beat Poland 3-2, as winners secure latest FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying spots.
Italy to play Bosnia in 2026 World Cup playoff final, Kosovo face Turkiye
Elsewhere, Bolivia beat Suriname and Jamaica defeat New Caledonia in intercontinental playoff semifinals.
Europe’s hard right fractures over US-Israel war on Iran
Far-right forces are split over nationalism, foreign policy and ties to US President Donald Trump.
From: NewsFeed
Hundreds march in New York condemning US-Israeli attacks on Iran
Hundreds of activists filled the streets of New York City in protest of the Israeli-US war on Iran.
Published On 8 Mar 2026
Sweden confirms Russian drone intercepted near French aircraft carrier
Swedish forces disrupt a drone launched from a Russian ship near a visiting French aircraft carrier in Swedish waters.
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What is the ‘dart frog’ toxin, said to be linked to Alexey Navalny’s death?
Five European countries allege that Russians poisoned Navalny, which caused his death about two years ago.
Swear words fly as cheating allegations made in curling at Winter Olympics
Two of curling’s best men’s teams, Sweden and Canada, involved in fiery and controversial match at Winter Olympics.
