California lawmakers flag concerns about World Cup visas, ban threats and ticket prices

Lawmakers are hopeful the World Cup will be successful but see visa delays, threats of banning some countries and steep ...

At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest over Israel's participation

Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia said they were pulling out of the contest after organizers decided to allow ...
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Russian skiers back on world stage: what to know about latest CAS ruling

Among the tournaments missed by Russian athletes during the ban are the 2023 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Slovenia, the 2025 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Norway as well as all stages ...

Fact check: Flags from Commonwealth states are flown above Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey’s website says: “A national flag is flown on the day when the high commission of a Commonwealth member state is represented at evensong.” Pakistan rejoined the Commonwealth in 1989.

KLEIN: Failure at Canadian borders puts all of us at risk

Failing to protect our borders should cost politicians their jobs. That includes the prime minister. Safety is not political.