Plus China cracks down on protests and the U.S. pledges more aid to Ukraine.
Tag: World Cup (Soccer)
Your Tuesday Briefing: Anxiety in China
Plus Ukraine updates, a U.S.-Iran World Cup preview and a “She Said” interview.
Your Monday Briefing: Covid Protests Intensify in China
Plus World Cup updates, Kiribati’s judicial shake-up and “Gangnam Style,” 10 years later.
After Belgium’s Loss to Morocco, Violence Breaks Out in Brussels
The violence erupted after Morocco upset Belgium, 2-0, at the World Cup.
BBC Could Have Been More Critical of Russia During 2018 World Cup, Its Commentator Says
Gary Lineker, a former England player and prominent TV presenter, said the broadcaster made a “mistake” that it would learn from in Qatar.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Indonesia’s Death Toll Climbs
Plus Saudi Arabia defeats Argentina, Australia loses to France and lockdowns spread across China.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Indonesia’s Deadly Earthquake
Plus Iranian players protest at the World Cup and “Neighbours” will start filming again.
Your Monday Briefing: The World Cup Kicks Off
Plus COP27 ends with a landmark deal and Twitter reinstates Donald Trump’s account.
5 Books to Read About Qatar Before the World Cup
Qatar is the first Arab nation to host the tournament, bringing all the country’s contradictions to the fore.
How a Globetrotting Family Learned to Love Soccer and the ‘Grey Wiggle’
Over many years and locations, we had come to almost worship the World Cup, something that let us bond with almost anyone, anywhere.