The 2026 World Cup kicks off with a match between Mexico and South Africa and a grand show featuring Shakira. For the first time, the tournament hosted by three countries will bring together 48 national teams and will feature a round of 32 stage.
Lionel Messi has partially returned to training with the Argentina national team following an injury. The forward may play a few minutes in the friendly matches in June.
Scientists are testing an autoimmune disease drug to treat hantavirus. Research was intensified following an outbreak of the infection on a cruise ship.
World number one Jannik Sinner lost to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round of Roland Garros 2026. The tennis player attributed the defeat to feeling unwell.
Lionel Messi was injured playing for Inter Miami and is out indefinitely. The forward was diagnosed with tendon overload due to muscle fatigue.
Lionel Messi felt pain in his left hip and requested a substitution in the 70th minute of the match against Philadelphia. The footballer walked to the dressing room on his own without assistance.
The forward's net worth has exceeded one billion dollars thanks to his salary and investments. Messi has become the second billionaire footballer after Cristiano Ronaldo.
The MV Hondius is set to arrive in Rotterdam for disinfection following a hantavirus outbreak. Three people have died as a result of the illness, and the crew will be placed under quarantine.
Argentina has decommissioned its A-4 Skyhawk aircraft after 60 years of service. They will be replaced by 24 F-16 fighters that Denmark had initially planned to provide to Ukraine.
Beef consumption in Argentina has fallen to 44. 5 kg per person due to Javier Milei's policies. Citizens are switching to cheaper pork and poultry.
43-year-old Serhiy N. was detained in Spain and handed over to German law enforcement. He was collecting data on German facilities for potential Russian attacks.
Argentine authorities deny hantavirus originated at a landfill in Ushuaia. Investigators are determining exactly where a Dutch couple contracted the dangerous infection.
Twenty-six people of various nationalities, including Ukrainians, were evacuated from the MV Hondius vessel due to a hantavirus outbreak. The passengers were sent into strict quarantine.
The vessel arrived from Argentina with 149 passengers on board after two people died from hantavirus. All those currently present are asymptomatic.
Three people have died due to a hantavirus outbreak on the vessel MV Hondius. The WHO is in contact with officials from at least 12 countries monitoring citizens who have returned home; five Ukrainians are on board.
The WHO reported that the first victim of hantavirus on the liner MV Hondius was infected before the voyage. Three deaths have been recorded on board, and the vessel is heading to Tenerife.
The Argentine government has detained Dmitry Novikov, the leader of the La Compañía network. The organization discredited President Javier Milei for his support of Ukraine.
Three people have died on board the MV Hondius due to a hantavirus outbreak. Five Ukrainians are among the crew, and the liner is currently en route to Spain.
Spain will accept the MV Hondius liner following the deaths of three people from hantavirus. Passengers will be examined and repatriated upon arrival in the Canary Islands.
Three people have died from hantavirus on a Dutch liner. The WHO states there is a low risk to the general public and no need for restrictions.
US Declared Neutrality on Falkland Islands Amid Argentina-UK Dispute. Spanish PM Sanchez Emphasized the Reliability of Madrid as a NATO Member Despite Trump Threats.
Reuters reports on Pentagon letter proposing suspension of Spain from NATO over refusal on Iran. No legal mechanism exists, but political pressure and review of Falklands support are possible.
An internal US letter outlines options for punishing allies for refusing to support operations against Iran. Measures include reviewing the status of the Falkland Islands.
Giannina Maradona criticized doctor Leopoldo Luque for refusing to take responsibility. Seven medics are accused of negligent homicide of the legend.
The star forward acquired 100% of the shares of the Catalan club from the fifth division of Spain. Details of the deal for the team's acquisition are not yet disclosed.
Argentina's parliament supported Javier Milei's law to simplify mineral extraction in glaciers. Environmentalists are protesting due to the threat to freshwater sources.
The Argentine scored his 900th goal in 1142 matches, outperforming the Portuguese by 170 games. The forward scored most of his goals while playing for Spanish "Barcelona".
Lionel Messi became the second footballer in history after Ronaldo to reach the 900-goal mark. The Argentine achieved this feat in just 1142 matches.
US President Donald Trump opened the first meeting of the Peace Council, calling it his most important undertaking. He welcomed world leaders, including representatives from Saudi Arabia and Hungary.
Donald Trump announced the attraction of over $5 billion from the founding countries of the Peace Council for humanitarian needs and infrastructure restoration in Gaza. The funds will be finalized on February 19 in Washington.
