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A Somali football referee selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been denied entry into the United States after U.S. authorities cited security concerns, ending his hopes of making history at the tournament. Omar Artan, regarded as one of Africa’s top match officials, was due to become the first Somali referee to officiate at a FIFA World Cup. He had travelled to the United States to join pre-tournament preparations with other officials before being stopped by Customs and Border Protection officers upon arrival in Miami. According to U.S. officials, Artan was denied admission after additional screening allegedly uncovered information…

An all-white Texas jury has sentenced 18-year-old Karmelo Anthony to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of fellow teenager Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco in 2025. The sentence was handed down after jurors found Anthony guilty of murder in the death of 17-year-old Metcalf, rejecting defense arguments that the killing occurred in a moment of “sudden passion,” a finding that could have significantly reduced the potential prison term. Scene outside the Collin County Courthouse after guilty verdict in Karmelo Anthony murder trial pic.twitter.com/UcRK64OEXu — J.D. Miles (@jdmiles11) June 9, 2026 The case stemmed…

The family of a 19-year-old man who drowned in a Nottinghamshire lake have appealed for people to stop sharing videos of his final moments after footage of the tragedy circulated widely on social media. Panashe Muchenje, a Zimbabwean national living in Nottingham, died after getting into difficulty while swimming in Balderton Lake near Newark during the recent UK heatwave. The teenager had visited the lake on May 28 with two friends as temperatures soared across the country. What began as a day out in the hot weather ended in tragedy when Panashe entered the water and failed to return safely…

A diplomatic dispute has erupted between Iran and the United States just days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after several members of Iran’s football delegation were reportedly denied visas to enter the U.S. The controversy comes as Iran’s national team prepares to begin its World Cup campaign, with all three of its group-stage matches scheduled to take place on American soil. Iranian players and some members of the coaching staff were granted visas on June 5 after weeks of uncertainty and diplomatic negotiations. However, Iranian officials say several key support personnel and football federation executives were…

President Donald Trump is facing increasing resistance from members of his own Republican Party as lawmakers in Congress show a greater willingness to oppose key parts of his agenda ahead of November’s crucial midterm elections. In recent weeks, Republican senators and representatives have broken ranks with the White House on several high-profile issues, signaling what some observers see as the most significant internal pushback of Trump’s second term. The divisions have emerged across a range of policy areas, including the administration’s military campaign against Iran, a controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, surveillance legislation, and foreign aid for Ukraine. One of…

Veteran British actor Anthony Head, best known for his role as Rupert Giles in the cult television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died at the age of 72. His daughters, actresses Emily Head and Daisy Head, confirmed that he passed away peacefully due to complications from pneumonia while surrounded by family. In a heartfelt statement, they described their father as an extraordinary person whose impact extended far beyond the screen. “It has been, and forever will be, an honour and a privilege to be his daughters,” they said. “We know how dearly he will be missed by friends, colleagues…

West Ham United co-chairman David Sullivan has resigned from his position with immediate effect after learning that media organisations were preparing to publish what he described as “factually incorrect and entirely false” allegations concerning his personal life. The 77-year-old businessman also stepped down as a director of WH Holding Limited and the football club, ending a significant chapter in his long association with West Ham. In a detailed personal statement, Sullivan said he had become aware of decades-old allegations that were due to be broadcast and published by media outlets. He strongly denied all claims and accused parts of the…

Hungary’s new government has announced plans to stop issuing new work visas to citizens of the Philippines, Georgia and Armenia as part of a broader effort to tighten controls on foreign labour and reduce reliance on non-European workers. Government officials said the policy will take effect immediately and marks the first stage of a long-term strategy to regulate the inflow of guest workers into the country. The move follows a major political shift after the election victory of Prime Minister Peter Magyar and his Tisza Party, which ended the 16-year rule of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Before taking office,…

Benjamin Netanyahu has long portrayed himself to the Israeli public as being uniquely adept in dealing with Donald Trump, capable of winning and sustaining the U.S. president’s backing.

A judge in Arkansas has dismissed a second-degree murder charge against a father who admitted shooting and killing the man accused of sexually abusing his 13-year-old daughter. Aaron Spencer, who had been scheduled to stand trial later this year, saw the case against him thrown out after a judge ruled that law enforcement mishandled critical evidence that may have supported his defense. Special Circuit Court Judge Ralph Wilson Jr. dismissed the charge, stating that the conduct of investigators was so serious that continuing the prosecution would be unjust. “The court finds that conduct by law enforcement was so egregious that…