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Canada is gearing up to take on Qatar in their second match of the 2026 men’s FIFA World Cup as both countries battle it out in hopes of their first-ever tournament victory. The match is also the first the Canadian team is playing in BC Place in Vancouver and the second being held in the stadium.Canada recorded a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12, its first recorded point in a men’s FIFA World Cup tournament. Qatar also recorded a 1-1 draw against Switzerland on June 13.All four countries have one point in Group B, which is currently set…

Overlooking the Irish Sea just south of Dublin, Greystones is one of Ireland’s most affluent and scenic towns. Its coastal views, independent shops and tight-knit community have made it one of the most desirable places to live in the country. In recent years, Greystones has also become known for something else: Raising children without smartphones.At a local youth cafe last month, CBS News asked a room of 11- and 12-year-olds if they owned smartphones, and not a single hand went up.”My mom probably won’t let me till I’m 22,” quipped a girl named Sienna, drawing giggles from her classmates.”My Mum told me…

Pauline Hanson’s personal safety is under renewed scrutiny following this week’s security breach at the National Press Club and amid claims repeated requests for increased federal police protection have been ignored.Members of left-wing activist group GetUp are under investigation by ACT policing after they managed to smuggle a “drop down screen” into the NPC’s Canberra building, that was then lowered onto the stage as the One Nation leader spoke on Wednesday.Senator Hanson’s colleagues say the incident has underscored security concerns for their high-profile leader who is now one of the most recognisable public figures in the country.The Nightly can reveal…

OTHER ASIAN ECONOMIESThis year’s rankings also saw strong performances by other Asian economies, with Hong Kong, Taiwan and China all moving up the ladder.Hong Kong rose from third to second, a result IMD said was built on three consecutive years of improvement.“Government efficiency remains its defining competitive strength, keeping second place for the second consecutive year,” said the organisation.Taiwan came in fourth, behind Switzerland, on the back of a strong gross domestic product and export growth. These reflect improvements or stability in all four competitive factors, said IMD.IMD also attributed China’s climb from 16th to 12th to a sharp improvement…

Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te reiterates his desire for talks based on ‘parity and respect’ with China.Published On 18 Jun 202618 Jun 2026Taiwan’s president has said he hopes the United States approves a $14bn arms sale “as soon as possible”, reiterating that the island “rejects unification” with China.Taiwan relies heavily on US support to deter any potential Chinese attack, and Washington has put pressure on Taipei to increase its defence spending.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listBut arms sales also complicate ties between Washington and Beijing. Democratically governed Taiwan is viewed by China as its own territory, and Beijing…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner’s scandal-plagued rise is causing rifts within the Democratic Party, and several Democratic strategists who spoke to Fox News Digital warned of the long-term implications of the party embracing him.”Anyone paying attention to the intersection of culture and politics knows that my party pushed #MeToo well beyond the bounds of common sense long before Graham Platner’s rise,” Michael LaRosa, former press secretary to first lady Jill Biden, said about whether the #MeToo movement rings hollow within the party now that top Democrats have rallied behind Platner.”But the…

Six months after the Liberal government released draft rules for its new foreign influence registry, Canada still does not have an operational database of agents working on behalf of other states. Now, civil society organizations and diaspora groups are urging the government to move ahead with the registry that would publicly disclose who is lobbying on behalf of foreign — and sometimes hostile — governments.“This has been dragging on for far too long … It’s not like these foreign authoritarian adversaries are pulling back on these operations, they’re only intensifying,” said Marcus Kolga, a human rights advocate and the founder…

AFL games record-holder Scott Pendlebury has been handed an extended rest, while Western Bulldogs veteran Tom Liberatore will make his long-awaited return this weekend.In other big round 15 selection news, the Bulldogs have rested Cody Weightman just two games into his return from a knee injury, while Stephen Coniglio is back for GWS, and Adelaide have been boosted by the return of Mark Keane, Izak Rankine and Taylor Walker.Pendlebury, who has racked up a record 435 AFL games, will effectively have a fortnight off, given Collingwood had a bye last week and the 38-year-old is being “managed” from Saturday night’s…

He also uploaded a picture of him seated next to the US leader, both smiling.As they parted, the US president “again said we must play golf together. I had thought it was just a passing remark, but it seems I should start preparing”, posted Lee.He thanked Trump for his “special interest”.Trump owns over a dozen golf courses in the United States and elsewhere, including in Scotland and Ireland.

After an action-packed first round of World Cup 2026 group matches, it’s time for the next phase of the group stage to kick off.Here are the top five “must-watch” matches in the second round of fixtures from June 18 until June 23:Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list⚽️ Mexico vs South KoreaGuadalajara Stadium – Thursday, 7pm (01:00 GMT, Friday)This Group A clash in Guadalajara promises to deliver an atmosphere like no other. After the first round of games, social media was filled with clips of Mexicans and South Koreans celebrating their respective victories together, as they shared hugs, danced along…