World News Articles

Those celebrating Father’s Day on June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere will get more than gifts and celebrations this year. They will enjoy extra daylight, too. That is because June 21, 2026, also happens to be the June solstice, the first day of summer. For places north of the equator, it is the longest day of the year. In the Southern Hemisphere, June 21 will mark the start of winter. It will be the shortest day of the year....

On June 11, 2026, Mexico opened the FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 win over South Africa in front of a home crowd at the Mexico City Stadium. The match marked a historic milestone for midfielder Gilberto Mora, who entered as a substitute in the 65th minute....

An 18-wheeler made history on April 29, 2026, when it completed a fully autonomous commercial delivery along a Texas highway. The truck traveled 231 miles (372 km) from Houston to Dallas. This was not the first driverless truck delivery in the United States. However, previous trips relied on remote human operators or took place on private roads. This journey was handled entirely by the truck's onboard AI system from start to finish along a public highway....

The FIFA Men’s World Cup will return to North America in 2026 for the first time since 1994. Played across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the tournament will be the first to feature 48 national teams, up from 32 in previous World Cups. These teams will play 104 matches over 39 days, making it the biggest World Cup in history....