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Mexico kicks off festivities Thursday with a star-studded event, even as some critics say the government has spent too much time and money catering to international visitors at residents' expense.

The cosmetic makeover that authorities have attempted to give the capital as visitors arrive from around the globe also has become a symbol of criticisms that the government is prioritizing its superficial appearance for World Cup fans over fixing .. ...

All were destined for overseas markets, with nearly 80% set to be shipped to the Americas, where the World Cup is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The jersey, by Colombian sportswear manufacturer Saeta, originally included a depiction of the final battle of the Haitian War of Independence in 1803 on its front.

President Donald Trump said in a social media post that the U.S. would hit Iran "VERY HARD TONIGHT" and would "assume total control" of Iran's oil and gas industries, including the key Kharg Island oil terminal, in the "not too distant future."

The U.S. is again striking targets in Iran after missile launches targeting U.S. bases in the region. President Trump revealed the U.S. has been helping stranded vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz, asserting American control over the vital waterway ...

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is escalating quickly. There are growing warnings that, without a stronger response, this Ebola outbreak could become one of the deadliest. William Brangham takes a closer look ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the military would strike Iran "hard" Wednesday night following threats for more strikes from Trump earlier in the day.

Without a commitment by July 1, the trade deal would face annual reviews of its status and possibly expire in 2036.

"We're going to hit them again hard today," President Donald Trump said.