The wait is over: the World Cup kicks off today as Mexico face South Africa. A record 48 teams will battle across North America — but soaring ticket prices, US border tensions, and protests are already overshadowing the...
Protests, ticket prices and visas – problems of the World Cup | Global News Podcast
The 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico, with the men’s tournament set to become Fifa’s biggest showpiece ever. An incredible 48 teams are taking part in the games, held across three nations: Mexico, the US...
Forced labor: US tariffs vs EU rules | DW News
The Trump administration is proposing extra tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on goods from 60 countries it says aren’t doing enough to stop forced labor. Trade experts, business groups and some human rights organizations...
Sagrada Familia construction ends after 144 years, Pope leads celebration
After 144 years of construction, Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia basilica reached completion, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudi’s death. On the historic day, Pope Leo XIV led a mass...
Belfast riots double standards
Riots erupted in Belfast this week after footage emerged of a Sudanese migrant carrying out a knife attack against a local man. TRT World investigates the far-right online ecosystem that fuels outrage whenever...
Somali referee denied US entry before World Cup debut | DW News
The head of football’s governing body promised the biggest and most inclusive World Cup ever. But it doesn’t appear so. With record-high ticket prices, inadequate transport to stadiums, and strict visa...
Did foreigners pay to shoot civilians in Sarajevo? | DW News
Three decades after the siege of Sarajevo, a disturbing chapter of the Bosnian War is resurfacing: foreign so-called “weekend snipers”, who allegedly paid to shoot at civilians trapped in the besieged city. Italian...