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Rights group warn of 'climate of fear' at US World Cup games

Rights group warn of 'climate of fear' at US World Cup games NEW YORK, June 3 : Rights groups raised concerns over the safety of journalists and fans attending the World Cup in the United States on Wednesday, accusing FIFA of allowing a "distinctively dangerous climate of fear" amid U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. The Sport & Rights Alliance said that FIFA has not adequately addressed potential human rights threats with the massive sporting spectacle set to kick off next...

Channel News Asia 6d ago

Craig Foster questions 'chilling' silence from World Cup players on human rights

Craig Foster concerned that FIFA World Cup players are not speaking out on US human rights record Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 9:20am In short: Former Socceroos captain Craig Foster believes players have been told not to speak out about political issues ahead of the FIFA World Cup. A number of players, including Socceroos, publicly criticised Qatar's record leading into the 2022 tournament.

ABC Australia 6d ago

Why are Nigeria-South Africa tensions rising amid xenophobic attacks?

Why are Nigeria-South Africa tensions rising amid xenophobic attacks? It’s not the first time the two African giants have gone head-to-head over attacks on their nationals. Nigeria has threatened retaliatory measures against South Africa after Abuja began repatriating hundreds of Nigerians from South Africa this week amid alleged xenophobic attacks by South African protesters.

Al Jazeera 1d ago

Disney is poised to ramp its already booming advertising business. Rita Ferro is behind the push

As Rita Ferro, Disney president of global advertising, prepared to take the stage at the company's recent upfront presentation, she had actor Paul Anthony Kelly on her mind. Kelly recently portrayed John F. Kennedy Jr. in the limited FX TV series "Love Story," and met Ferro at an earlier event. After a fangirl moment that included an iPhone snapshot, Ferro requested that Kelly introduce her at the annual pitch to advertisers.

CNBC 10d ago

Lawyers fighting SJSU over volleyball scandal respond to federal Title IX probe findings

Multiple lawyers representing women affected by the San José State University (SJSU) volleyball scandal have responded to findings of a federal investigation into the incident. Part of the findings from the investigation, published by Fox News Digital on Wednesday, reveal new details of how the school handled allegations against a trans athlete of plotting to have a teammate harmed during a match, the initial recruitment of the trans athlete without allegedly disclosing the player's birth...

Fox News 6d ago

The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026

The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026 He was a brash and outspoken media mogul who gave the world the 24-hour news cycle when he launched CNN - Bookmark He was a brash and outspoken media mogul who gave the world the 24-hour news cycle when he launched CNN. Ted Turner, who died in May, built a media empire that also included TNT, the Cartoon Network and Turner Classic Movies. In addition, he was a philanthropist, conservationist and owner of the Atlanta Braves baseball...

The Independent World 7d ago

Germany news: Far-right AfD makes push in district elections

Far-right AfD makes push in district elections Published June 6, 2026last updated June 7, 2026What you need to know - The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is fielding candidates in three district elections - Another far-right party could win a mayoral runoff in Saxony - Merz to join Zelenskyy, Macron in London for talks with UK's Starmer - More than 300,000 visitors turned out for German Armed Forces Day - Politically motivated crimes reached a new high in 2025, Welt am Sonntag...

Deutsche Welle 3d ago

Germany news: Munich airport briefly suspends flights due to smell of smoke

Munich airport suspends flights due to smell of smoke Published June 6, 2026last updated June 7, 2026What you need to know - Munich Airport has temporarily suspended flights - Germany's Zverev has won his first ever Grand Slam at the French open - The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is fielding candidates in three district elections - Another far-right party could win a mayoral runoff in Saxony - Merz to join Zelenskyy, Macron in London for talks with UK's Starmer Read below...

Deutsche Welle 3d ago

Why is the FIFA World Cup 2026 being held in three countries?

Why is the FIFA World Cup 2026 being held in three countries? The 2026 World Cup is the first to be held in three different host nations – but why? If you’re a football fan, the craze around the FIFA World Cup 2026 has probably taken over your life.

Al Jazeera 9h ago

'Dark era' for trans people looms as MP makes 'dangerous' remarks on EHRC guidance

'Dark era' for trans people looms as MP makes 'dangerous' remarks on EHRC guidance LGBTQ+ campaigners accused a government minister of "inflammatory and dangerous" remarks that "risk a dark era of people being challenged for their compliance with gender stereotypes." LGBTQ+ campaigners have accused a government minister of making "inflammatory and dangerous" during a statement about single-sex spaces. Seema Malhotra, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Equalities, told MPs that...

Daily Mirror 8d ago