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Canada earned its first point in men’s FIFA World Cup history with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B at Toronto Stadium. The co-host trailed after Jovo Lukic scored in the 21st minute. Substitute Cyle Larin equalized

South Korea opened its FIFA World Cup Group A campaign with a 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium. Hwang In-beom scored the equalizer and set up the winner as Korea Republic recovered from a second-half deficit

Mexico opened the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 2-0 win over South Africa on Thursday, giving the co-hosts a strong start in Group A at Estadio Azteca. Julián Quiñones scored the first goal in the ninth minute. Raúl Jiménez

The FIFA World Cup 2026 opened Thursday at Estadio Azteca with a ceremony built around music, dance and Mexican cultural themes. The program preceded Mexico’s Group A match against South Africa, the first game of the expanded 48-team tournament. Shakira and Burna

Gold prices rebounded Thursday from a six-month low as traders tracked U.S. inflation data, interest rate expectations and firm oil prices. Spot gold rose 0.5% to $4,095.64 an ounce by 0558 GMT. Earlier in the session, bullion touched $4,022.09, its lowest

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of 73 United Nations personnel held by the Houthis in Yemen. The demand came as the United Nations marked two years since a June 2024 wave of detentions. Guterres

Oil prices rose more than $2 a barrel on Thursday as traders reacted to new tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and a sharp fall in U.S. crude inventories. Brent crude futures climbed $2.30, or 2.47%, to $95.40 a barrel.

Gold prices rebounded Thursday from a six-month low as traders tracked U.S. inflation data, interest rate expectations and firm oil prices. Spot gold rose 0.5% to $4,095.64 an ounce by 0558 GMT. Earlier in the session, bullion touched $4,022.09, its

U.S. stocks closed mixed Tuesday as renewed pressure on technology and semiconductor shares pulled the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 86.10 points, or 0.17%, to 50,872.11. The S&P 500 fell 19.08 points, or

Global oil prices fell sharply as Brent crude futures dropped more than 4% during trading before settling lower, extending volatility in energy markets tied to Middle East supply routes. Brent closed down 3% at $91.45 a barrel after touching its