The World Cup is just now discovering Middle America’s big heart. These Irish bingo kingpins built a $24 million business knowing it all along Craig Reynolds and Will Meara launched Bingo Loco in a Dublin basement in 2017. Nine years later, Locomotive sells a million tickets a year in 300 cities. #The #World #Cup #just #now

Human rights catastrophe unfolding in Sudan's al-Obeid, says UN Another human rights catastrophe is unfolding in Sudan around the besieged city of al-Obeid, the United Nations human rights chief said on Friday, warning of a pattern of ​atrocities and urging ‌the world to act. Al-Obeid is the capital of North Kordofan state, a ⁠focus of recent fighting in a war between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that began more than three years ago and has caused a ‌vast humanitarian crisis. #Human #rights #catastrophe #unfolding #Sudans

Live: Anti-migrant protests in South Africa | DW News South Africa braces for anti-migrant protests as police and military deploy across major cities amid fears of violence. Join us for live coverage and analysis from correspondent Dianne Hawker-Kalubi on the ground, along with insights from Jo Veary of the African Centre for Migration & Society at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. #Live #Anti #migrant #protests #South

The young Chinese choosing life in ‘ghost cities’ Urban castaways are making homes in half-empty towers left over from the world’s biggest housing boom #The #young #Chinese #choosing #life

10 ways to experience Brazil through football Travelling through Brazil means immersing yourself in a rich, diverse, and welcoming culture—and football reveals all of this in a uniquely authentic way. Across the country’s cities, the sport opens doors to beaches, museums, bars, historic neighbourhoods, and social encounters that help visitors understand the local rhythm and the way Brazilians live, celebrate, and share their emotions. #ways #experience #Brazil #through #football

The United States of Luxury What to know about the cities luxury is — and should be — investing in across the United States in 2026. #The #United #States #Luxury

Deadly heat without AC: What Europe must learn before next summer | DW News Europe is breaking heat records - and paying a deadly price. As temperatures rise, more people are struggling to cope, with heat putting growing pressure on bodies, cities and health systems. #Deadly #heat #without #What #Europe

In some Mexican regions, endemic violence dampens World Cup excitement Much of Mexico has been celebrating the World Cup with joyful outdoor gatherings, filling streets, plazas and fan zones in the country's three host cities — Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey — since the tournament kickoff on June 11. But in parts of the country plagued by cartel violence, the event is experienced differently: with fear. #some #Mexican #regions #endemic #violence

ONE YEAR TO GO UNTIL BRAZIL 2027 The Latin way of cheering that takes over the streets of the United States, Canada and Mexico arrives in Brazil in 2027 With Brazilians and other Latin Americans turning World Cup host cities into a celebration, Brazil prepares to experience this same energy one year from now at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 #ONE #YEAR #UNTIL #BRAZIL #2027

Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines launch strategic joint business partnership Malaysia Airlines (MAB) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have launched their strategic joint business partnership, formalised in January 2026 following the regulatory approvals, with the introduction of joint fare products for travel between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. The new joint fare offerings build on the airlines’ existing codeshare partnership, enabling MAB and SIA to provide customers with a greater variety of fare options between the two capital cities, as well as enhanced connectivity across the combined network of both carriers. #Malaysia #Airlines #and #Singapore #Airlines

France's elderly particularly at risk as heatwave suffocates country Much of France remains under severe heat alert on June 23 after the country experienced its hottest afternoon and night since records began in 1947. Temperatures around 40 degrees Celsius were forecast for cities including Bordeaux, Rennes and Toulouse. #Frances #elderly #particularly #risk #heatwave

VOLOTEA’S DIRECT FLIGHT MODEL AVOIDS 54% OF CO₂ EMISSIONS Volotea, the airline connecting small and mid-sized European cities, operates a direct-flight connectivity model that helps significantly reduce the environmental impact of air travel. According to a company study, direct flights can avoid CO2 emissions by 54% compared with itineraries requiring connecting flights. #VOLOTEAS #DIRECT #FLIGHT #MODEL #AVOIDS

President von der Leyen participates in G7 Summit in Evian Leaders discussed imbalances and overcapacities in global economy, as well as conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. They also addressed AI challenges and the protection of children online. #President #von #der #Leyen #participates

How FIFA restructured the World Cup into its biggest payday ever, as host cities face a budget shortfall Gianni Infantino promised to quadruple FIFA's income back in 2016, and now he's throwing "104 Super Bowls" with an unprecedented tournament. #How #FIFA #restructured #the #World

Keeping cool: How French cities are adapting to extreme heat If you've spent any time in France recently, you'll have noticed it has got warmer, especially in French cities. How is climate change impacting France? #Keeping #cool #How #French #cities

Luxury Travel Surges for Soccer Fans Across Tournament Host Cities As this summer’s global soccer tournament has kicked off, attendees are locking in travel plans well ahead of their national team’s first round. New data from Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, shows host cities such as Dallas rising up the table to become a record-growth city for luxury mobility. #Luxury #Travel #Surges #for #Soccer

BRAND USA AND U.S. HOST CITIES LEAN INTO INNOVATION AND AI TO ENHANCE WORLD CUP TRIP PLANNING As the United States welcomes international visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, AI is transforming how fans experience their journey - from planning their trip and navigating language barriers to finding transportation, attractions, and last-minute information once they arrive. With the tournament underway, Brand USA, the official destination marketing organisation for the United States, is spotlighting the AI-powered visitor tools already in place across host cities, and how they’re helping millions of international fans make the most of their time in the United States. #BRAND #USA #AND #HOST #CITIES

US plans to slash fighter jets, warships to NATO in Europe, NY Times reports The United States plans to slash the number of fighter jets and warships it provides to NATO in Europe, the New York Times reported on Thursday. The reported cutbacks come as European nations race to bolster their defense capacities since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 sparked fears that Moscow could attack a NATO country. #plans #slash #fighter #jets #warships

French cities impose World Cup curfews for under-16s after Champions League unrest The mayor of Toulouse in southwest France has announced a curfew for youths aged under 16 during "high-risk" World Cup matches, following a similar move by authorities in Clermont-Ferrand. It follows widespread anger at the violence that plagued celebrations of PSG's Champions League victory last month. #French #cities #impose #World #Cup

Could 2026 be the hottest World Cup yet? | FT #shorts The World Cup is coming to North America, but extreme heat could be one of the tournament's biggest opponents. From Miami to Dallas, many host cities regularly experience temperatures and humidity levels that experts say can pose serious health risks. #Could #2026 #the #hottest #World

Prada Has a Madcap Global Art Symposium, and It’s Called Prada Mode The Milan-based brand has staged this roving invite-only art and performance showcase in 13 cities before landing in New York in June. What’s the deal with it—and who made the cut? #Prada #Has #Madcap #Global #Art

Israeli army strikes targets in cities throughout western and central Iran #Israeli #army #strikes #targets #cities

American Airlines takes the FIFA World Cup 26 beyond the pitch — and 100 stories high at Edge NYC As anticipation builds for the FIFA World Cup 26™, American Airlines is giving fans a new way to be part of the world’s biggest sporting event, from the streets of the Host Cities to 100 stories above New York City. This summer, American is launching its Spot the Bag campaign, a dynamic, on-the-ground experience that brings the excitement of the tournament directly to fans. #American #Airlines #takes #the #FIFA

Taylor Sheridan's 'Tulsa King' Making Big Changes as Season 5 Writers' Room Is Formed The Sylvester Stallone-led crime drama from Taylor Sheridan is moving cities as a new report claims Season 5 is already in the works. #Taylor #Sheridans #Tulsa #King #Making

France's recognition of Its role in the 1994 Rwanda Genocide marks a historic turning point François Picard is pleased to welcome Juliette Bour, Historian and Author of a forthcoming book in French, "Like Men, Women Politicians Complicit in Rwandan Genocide". More than three decades after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, France continues to confront difficult questions about its political, military and diplomatic role during one of the most horrific atrocities of the twentieth century. #Frances #recognition #Its #role #the

Russia launches one of the worst attacks on Ukraine since war began | DW News Russia has carried out one of its largest aerial assaults in months, striking multiple Ukrainian cities with waves of drones and missiles. Residents describe a night of fear and destruction, as air defenses were put under intense pressure. #Russia #launches #one #the #worst

Russian attacks kill at least five and injure dozens across Ukraine Russian air strikes hit several major Ukrainian cities early on Tuesday, killing at least five people and injuring dozens as officials warned of a possible wider assault. Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv were among the hardest hit, with residential buildings damaged and thousands of residents sheltering underground amid ongoing air raid alerts. #Russian #attacks #kill #least #five

Viking Announces 2028-2029 World Cruise Itineraries Viking® has announced its 2028-2029 World Cruise itineraries, including the 142-day Viking World Cruise, on board the elegant Viking Vesta®. Departing Fort Lauderdale in Florida on 21 December 2028, the itinerary spans six continents and 31 countries, featuring 62 guided tours in distinct ports of call and overnight stays in 16 cities, before concluding in London on 12 May 2029. #Viking #Announces #2028 #2029 #World

Over 700 rioters detained across France after PSG's Champions League victory celebrations A second Champions League trophy for Paris Saint-Germain, but an evening marred by riots in the French capital and 15 other cities across the country. Groups of supporters clashed with the police, resulting in 780 arrests and 57 security forces injured. #Over #700 #rioters #detained #across

Europe sweats as ‘heat dome’ causes record May temperatures – POLITICO Multiple cities in the west of France are set to break May temperature records by several degrees, with Nantes expecting 35C heat on Monday — which would break a 2017 May temperature record by nearly three degrees.   The UK's weather agency warned of “a notable heatwave” with highs of up to 33 degrees on Monday, which would break May temperature records for the country, while Belgium is set for highs of up to 31C. A "heat dome" is responsible for the current high temperatures, France's Météo-France weather agency said. ... #Europe #sweats #heat #dome #causes

Inside France: The film blacklist and the right to beauty From the scandal of the film blacklist to the latest financial investigation into a French politician, via an exciting new biopic and the right to beauty in our cities, Inside France looks at the latest news and talking points from France. #Inside #France #The #film #blacklist

WIZZ AIR DATA REVEALS EUROPE’S FASTEST GROWING FOOD LED SHORT BREAK DESTINATIONS FOR UK TRAVELLERS New data from Wizz Air reveals UK travellers are increasingly choosing European short break destinations known for food and local culture, with demand growing for more affordable, experience-led cities across the continent. Based on Wizz Air flight booking data from the first three months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, the airline has identified the fastest growing destinations among UK travellers that are also known for distinctive local dining scenes, regional cuisine and accessible cultural experiences. #WIZZ #AIR #DATA #REVEALS #EUROPES

Forget Euro Summer. Brands Are Having a Wet, Hot American Summer As the big brands head to Europe, these fashion favorites are popping up in US cities from New York to Los Angeles for summer 2026. #Forget #Euro #Summer #Brands #Are

Qatar Airways & Philippine Airlines Strengthen Partnership, Expand Markets and Benefits for members Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines are expanding their strategic partnership by enhancing the connectivity between both airlines’ networks. Starting 1 June 2026, Philippine Airlines will place its (PR) code on Qatar Airways flights from Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Davao to Doha, and connect to over 20 major European cities, including Paris, Rome, and Frankfurt via Hamad International Airport. #Qatar #Airways #amp #Philippine #Airlines

Ukraine brings the war to Moscow with one its largest drone attacks on the capital, adding to the ‘darkening cloud of anxiety over Russia’ “Our responses to Russia’s prolongation of the war and attacks on our cities and communities are entirely justified." #Ukraine #brings #the #war #Moscow

Scuffles in France, Italy and beyond as Swatch sale descends into chaos The launch of limited-edition Swatch watches descended into chaos Saturday in several European cities and New York, with French police firing tear gas to restore order at one store near Paris. #Scuffles #France #Italy #and #beyond

The prophet of the ‘Wired Belt’ says capitalism is finally eating itself Tufts' Bhaskar Chakravorti predicted AI would destroy the jobs business needs most — in the exact cities where business lives. #The #prophet #the #Wired #Belt

The new American Dream doesn’t live in a big city. It lives in Celina, Texas The Census Bureau's latest data make it official: the fastest-growing places in America are small exurban cities ringing Dallas and Houston. #The #new #American #Dream #doesnt

As the Thames becomes an official swim spot, the river is the only place where Londoners can cool off for free Swimming in the Thames, at a designated spot in West London, is finally becoming official. But as cities get hotter and more crowded, we need to make it much easier for more people to access open water, says outdoor swimmer Jessica Furseth. #the #Thames #becomes #official #swim

Russia hails test launch of new long-range missile | DW News Russia has unleashed another massive aerial attack on Ukraine, pounding the capital Kyiv and other cities around the country. This comes just days after Russia's military announced the successful test launch of its new intercontinental ballistic missile, which Moscow is touting as the most powerful in the world. #Russia #hails #test #launch #new

What People in China Say of Trump Residents in four Chinese cities described a mixture of amusement and anger, blaming U.S. #What #People #China #Say #Trump

Russia pounds Kyiv and cities across Ukraine in massive air attack Russia pummeled the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and ​several other regions in a massive aerial attack involving drones and ballistic missiles, killing at least one person and wounding dozens, local officials said Thursday.  #Russia #pounds #Kyiv #and #cities

Has the Iran war destroyed Saudi Arabia’s mega project "Vision 2030"? | DW News Saudi Arabia promised its citizens a new kingdom - glass cities in the desert, ski slopes in the mountains, and an economy no longer dependent on oil. But one by one, the mega projects are being scaled back, suspended, or quietly buried. #Has #the #Iran #war #destroyed

China is Turning Industrial Tourism into a Reality with AI by 2026 A revolution is taking place in China’s industrial tourism, powered by artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing and cutting-edge tourism experiences enabled by technological progress. Cities such as Wuhan are turning into the playground for AI-powered industrial tourism. #China #Turning #Industrial #Tourism #into

Asia’s ultra-luxury Capella Hotels brand plans to double its portfolio by 2030, starting with Florence and Riyadh CEO Roland Fasel tells Fortune he's looking at "gateway cities" for growth. #Asias #ultra #luxury #Capella #Hotels

Understanding Luxury in Germany Germany is Europe’s biggest economy, but one of its most misunderstood luxury markets. From fragmented cities to value-driven consumers, this guide breaks down what brands need to know to succeed. #Understanding #Luxury #Germany

Kyiv says Russia broke unilateral ceasefire with drone and missile attacks Kyiv said on Wednesday that Russia had violated a unilateral ceasefire called by Ukraine by attacking Ukrainian cities with 108 combat drones and three missiles overnight. #Kyiv #says #Russia #broke #unilateral

Southwest Airlines Committed to Las Vegas and Orlando, Linking Dozens of Cities with New Flights Southwest Airlines is reinforcing a decades-long commitment to both Las Vegas (LAS) and Orlando (MCO) by adding waves of new flights beginning this spring and continuing through Spring 2027. The enhanced flight schedules build on the carrier’s longstanding position as the largest air carrier in both communities and bring new ways to travel nonstop between dozens of cities and two of the most dynamic leisure and convention markets in the United States. #Southwest #Airlines #Committed #Las #Vegas

How robotaxis will reshape the ride-hailing market | FT Technological advances have propelled self-driving cars from small-scale testing to rapid global expansion. The FT's Rafe Rosner-Uddin looks at the challenges and opportunites they present in our cities #robotaxi #selfdrivingcars ► Enjoying FT content? #How #robotaxis #will #reshape #the

Mali in crisis: Jihadist fighters and Tuareg separatists threaten Bamako As Mali’s military struggles to maintain control amid a growing jihadist insurgency, a number of its own soldiers have been arrested, accused of collaborating with Al-Qaeda-linked militants in coordinating widespread attacks. Islamist group JNIM, alongside separatist rebels, has reportedly seized two northern cities, killed the defence minister, and is now attempting to impose a blockade on the capital, Bamako. #Mali #crisis #Jihadist #fighters #and

Assad regime trials are 'integral for Syria to move on' from civil war, atrocities A Syrian court conducted the first hearing Sunday in the trial of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad and senior figures from his government, one of whom appeared in person. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Nanar Hawach, Senior Analyst for Syria at the International Crisis Group, says that despite most perpetrators being tried in absentia, "transitional justice is integral for Syria to move on past the civil war and past atrocities". #Assad #regime #trials #are #integral

Mali's Tuareg rebels vow regime 'will fall', urge Russian forces to withdraw A spokesperson for Mali's Tuareg rebel group Azawad Liberation Front pledged on Wednesday that the country's ruling junta "will fall" and said the group wanted to see Russian forces withdraw "from all of Mali" after weekend attacks by Islamist insurgents and Tuareg separatists targeting major cities. #Malis #Tuareg #rebels #vow #regime