A yearslong push to change the default view of the Earth came to a vote at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, with 164 countries in favor of a new map, the United States against it and six abstentions.
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Historian Dr Elise Mitchell re-examines the early history of smallpox inoculation on both ends of the Atlantic slave trade.
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to endorse a new world map that shows Africa’s large size more accurately
The UN General Assembly has voted to replace the traditional world map with one that more accurately reflects the size of Africa.
On Monday, August 31, one of the greatest players in Argentina and in football history, Lionel Messi, brought the curtain down on his legendary 21-year international career, just months after leading Argentina to the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as defending champions. However, for years before Argentina’s iconic run in recent years,…
The USA won their first World Championship since 2010, with Australia taking silver and Japan finishing with bronze27 Aug 2026Imagen USA co-captains Chuck Aoki (left) and Sarah Adam celebrate after winning the world title on 23 August 2026 ⒸMarcello Zambrana By IPC
FIFA has announced the schedule for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup draw to take place in the host country, Brazil, setting the tone for what is a hugely anticipated global football showpiece.
Countries across the world are bracing for what is increasingly certain to be a historic El Niño, with latest modeling suggesting the 2026-2027 event will be the strongest ever measured, possibly breaking records by a considerable and dangerous margin.
Gianni Infantino has confirmed that the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) will organise the first-ever Under-15 World Cup this year, open to all 211 member associations.
Germany’s tune-up games are over, so now it is time to focus on the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
