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The world’s best soccer players will travel to North America this summer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the most anticipated sporting event of the year.The 48-team tournament features young phenoms and veterans alike, but some stars are unavailable due to injury or their country’s ineligibility.Al Jazeera introduces top stars who will not participate in the World Cup.Khvitya Kvaratskheria (Georgia)Georgian Kvitya Kvaratskhelia, PSG’s most creative player, will not play in the World Cup (File: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP)Kvaratskhelia, one of the most feared wingers in European football, will not be on a plane to North America after his native Georgia failed to…

Chinese and U.S. flags fly near the Bund before a U.S. trade delegation meets with a Chinese trade delegation in Shanghai, China, July 30, 2019.Ally Song | ReutersSUZHOU, China – The United States is working hard to ensure American technology is used in Asia as China rushes to develop cheaper alternatives, a senior State Department official told CNBC.”We are very active in promoting U.S. AI options and solutions,” Casey K. Mace, a senior APEC economic policy official, told CNBC on Friday on the sidelines of the APEC trade ministers’ meeting in Suzhou, a week after U.S. President Donald Trump visited…

On December 6, 1991, Jennifer Harbison was working at I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt! With Eliza Thomas in Austin, Texas. Amy Ayers and Sarah Harbison were waiting at the store to get into Sarah’s sister’s car. However, none of them were able to return home. Firefighters found the bodies of four teenage girls after receiving reports of a fire at the store just before midnight. The 2025 HBO documentary series The Yogurt Shop Murders delves into this haunting crime and the investigation that led to four men being charged, released and ultimately acquitted on death row eight years later. “My…

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa listens to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of new fuel efficiency standards in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on December 3, 2025. brian snyder reuterAuburn Hills, Michigan — Stellantis Chief Executive Officer Antonio Filosa said he believes there is an opportunity to expand partnerships with automakers in North America to replenish factories and expand sales, and there is potential to produce Chinese-branded cars outside the United States.Filosa said Thursday that the company “certainly” sees opportunities with Chinese automaker Zhejiang Leap Motor Technology to expand vehicle production and sales into Mexico and…

U.S. motorists will pay gas prices near four-year highs when refueling for trips over the Memorial Day long weekend, and should expect more pain this summer if the Strait of Hormuz doesn’t reopen. The average price of gasoline on Friday was $4.55 a gallon, according to AAA, an increase of more than 50% since the U.S. and Israel began their war with Iran on Feb. 28. This is the most money drivers have paid on a Friday before Memorial Day since 2022, following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.Prices have fallen slightly since Thursday, when drivers paid the highest average amount…

summary Russian President Vladimir Putin may lose his ability to negotiate from a position of strength within months, according to Estonia’s intelligence chief. Analysts say Russian forces are advancing an average of 70 meters (230 feet) a day, and with about 1,000 soldiers killed or wounded each day, Russia is running out of soldiers to replace. Russia lowered its growth forecast to 0.4% from 1.3% as labor shortages and sanctions put further pressure on Ukraine’s energy sector. AI-generated summaries were reviewed by CNN editors. Tallinn, Estonia — Russian President Vladimir Putin is running out of time to win the war…

Isaac underwent an eight-hour surgery in January as part of his fight against cancer. The following month, Danielle gave an update on Isaac’s health.”Officially we are at stage 3, but documents say we are on the verge of stage 4 due to the speed and aggressiveness of the infection,” he said on Instagram. “So even if the visible cancer is removed, it is very likely that it is still present under the microscope, and we will have to make some difficult decisions soon. Because of some of the complications associated with Fanconi, treatment options for Isaac are much more limited…

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an announcement in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, May 21, 2026 in Washington, DC, USA. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesTwo new lawsuits challenging the Justice Department’s controversial creation of a $1.8 billion “legal fees” fund were filed Friday in federal courts in Washington, D.C., and Virginia.The civil suit comes as multiple lawmakers have introduced legislation to block the fund, and President Donald Trump and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche are defending it.Both lawsuits allege that the so-called Anti-Weaponization Fund, established as part of President Trump’s $10 billion settlement…

Family is everything to Taylor and Travis, so VIP automatically includes their respective parents and siblings. Possible best man Jason Kelsey has at least two daughters, Wyatt and Elliott, who are flower girls with wife Kylie Kelsey, but depending on when the big day happens, younger sister Bennett could grow up as well. (Oh, baby Finley will probably have to put this to bed.) It remains to be seen which of Travis’ teammates will be chosen, but he was a groomsman at the 2022 wedding of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes, so in addition to coach Andy Reid,…

Many buyers consider fixed-rate mortgages as a way to lock in the cost of a home. However, additional ongoing housing costs such as utilities, property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and repairs can continue to increase long after the mortgage payment is finalized.According to Clever Real Estate’s March 2026 research and analysis, the average U.S. homeowner spends $23,686 annually on non-mortgage expenses. When you include average HOA fees, that cost rises to nearly $28,000 a year, more than the average annual mortgage payment of about $25,000.Another survey of 1,000 homeowners conducted in May 2026 and commissioned by Mr. Jobar found that 60%…