Iran's football chief Mehdi Taj says their World Cup host "is Fifa, not Mr Trump or America" and calls for respect towards the nation's delegation if the national team is to travel to the United States for this summer's tournament.
Federal Reserve officials signaled one interest rate hike this year, but historical patterns suggest a cycle of multiple adjustments. Former Fed President Jim Bullard noted the committee rarely makes single moves, typically engaging in rate cycles to achieve policy goals. Markets await further clues from the FOMC meeting minutes.
The Premier League leads all domestic divisions in player representation and impact at the 2026 World Cup, with 154 players contributing significantly to goals, assists, and clean sheets, highlighting the league's financial power.
Nigel Farage's decision to trigger a by-election in Clacton has taken a strange turn with the announcement of Count Binface as a candidate. Major parties are boycotting the race, leaving Reform UK to argue against an 'establishment' blockade.
British wildcard Arthur Fery, ranked 114th, has surprised many by reaching the Wimbledon quarter-finals and will face Italian ninth seed Flavio Cobolli. Analysts highlight Fery's athleticism and grass-court prowess as key strengths against Cobolli's powerful forehand.
Canada's men's national soccer team achieved an unprecedented high-water mark at the World Cup, reaching the round of 16 for the first time. Despite being called the "forgotten host," the team's underdog run generated national pride and boosted local businesses, though concerns remain about the significant hosting costs.
British wildcard Arthur Fery, ranked 114th, faces Italian ninth seed Flavio Cobolli in the Wimbledon quarter-finals. Despite being the underdog, Fery's athleticism and grass-court prowess, highlighted by experts, could see him advance.
