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World politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

World Cup 2026: Is the US-Iran war an ethical tipping point?

Trump says Iran can play in the 2026 World Cup but questions their safety, while Iran demands the US be expelled; FIFA leadership faces criticism for inconsistent application of neutrality and human rights principles.
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World news
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Iran cannot compete at World Cup, Iranian sports minister says

Iran's sports minister declares the country cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, citing the death of their leader as making participation impossible.
World news
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Iran cannot compete at World Cup, Iranian sports minister says

Iran's sports minister declares the country cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, citing the death of their leader as making participation impossible.
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Europe news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Winter Paralympics: Milan Cortina Games to open amid war in Middle East, boycott over Russian flag

The Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics opens amid geopolitical tensions, with Ukraine and other countries boycotting the opening ceremony to protest Russian athletes competing under their own flag and national anthem for the first time since 2014.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Seven countries to boycott Paralympics ceremony over flag-flying Russians

Seven nations and Britain boycott the Winter Paralympics opening ceremony to protest Russian and Belarusian athlete participation, with fewer than 60% of competing countries sending full delegations.
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