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World Cup firsts for Iran and Uzbekistan
June 22, 2026 • Now that World Cup games have taken over nearly every television around the globe, today we bring you two stories of World Cup firsts in this year’s tournament. Uzbekistan is the first Central Asian country to appear in the tournament, and we go there to find that their achievement is not an accident and may be a sign of bigger changes underway.
Magnificent Messi makes history, breaks all-time World Cup scoring record
June 22, 2026 • Messi scored a record-setting 17th World Cup goal in Argentina's game against Austria. And, then, he netted another goal, making him the all-time leader in World Cup tournaments (men and women).

Lee Andrews reveals Katie Price's cat has died as he thanks his 'little genius' barber for miracle hair growth and lauds his 'beautiful' post-prison look

2026-06-23

Lee Andrews has revealed Katie Price’s cat has died in an Cameo video after she suffered yet another pet tragedy.

Mystery as San Francisco supervisor suddenly returns to office three months after vanishing following leaked memo

2026-06-23

She represents the Bernal Heights, Portola, and Mission neighborhoods.

The $3.7bn man: Inside one of US’s biggest Medicare frauds

2026-06-23

US businessman has been arrested in Turkiye after a year on the run from authorities.

Afghan Taliban hold first, closed-door talks with EU on deportations

2026-06-23

Rights groups criticized the meeting, saying it undermines the EU’s human rights obligations.

From the Moon to Mars: Engineering the Future of Human Exploration

2026-06-23

The journey to Mars begins with the Moon. This video explores how Lockheed Martin is helping NASA prepare for the next era of human exploration through Orion, Artemis, robotic missions, lunar resources and technologies designed to help astronauts live, work and travel safely in deep space

She’s in Line to Be Mayor of D.C. How Will She Handle Trump’s Threat?

2026-06-23

“We’re going to find ways to resist,” a defiant Janeese Lewis George, the democratic socialist who won the Democratic primary last week in Washington, said in an interview.

Factory job cuts in June neared financial crisis and Covid levels, S&P says

2026-06-23

Though the firm’s manufacturing index ran better than expected for June, it came largely from an inventory rebuild and despite sharp job cuts.

Ketan Agrawal murder: Birthday plot, secret lover and a detail that exposed fiancee's story

2026-06-23

A tragic trek to Lohagad Fort has culminated in a murder investigation, with police arresting a woman and her partner for allegedly pushing her fiancé, Ketan Agrawal, to his death. The couple reportedly conspired to eliminate Agrawal as the fiancée was unwilling to marry him. Initially ruled an…

Mamdani and AI industry flex political power in New York, plus more to watch in Tuesday's primaries

2026-06-23

Two opposing factions in the artificial intelligence industry square off in a Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani tests his political clout by backing fellow democratic socialists. And President Trump, after two of his chosen candidates for governor lost…

Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot

2025-01-27

Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.