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Curaçao and Cabo Verde are into the World Cup. What impact can these ‘minnow nations’ make?
Several so-called minnow nations are making their debuts at the World Cup. Will they add to the tournament or is it overkill?
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Why don’t FIFA and the Premier League treat racist abuse as a workplace hazard?
Governing bodies treat racism as a public relations problem. Doing so lets the system perform action without real structural change.
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Enhanced Games: what’s the issue?
The Enhanced Games wound up on May 24 2026 without the medal shower that was widely expected, but what does the multi-sport event really stand for when it’s stripped of the moral frenzy?
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How migration became a key to World Cup success
There is some evidence to suggest that national teams with more migrant players perform better on the pitch.
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Marjane Satrapi’s masterpiece Persepolis transformed the world’s understanding of Iran
First published in 2000, Persepolis created a transformative shift in comics, memoir and political storytelling. Its Iranian–French creator has died, aged 56.
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The Fifa men’s World Cup 2026 could be too big for its own good
How recent expansion could dilute football’s most powerful brand.
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Ebola: vaccines alone won’t stop an outbreak – here’s what else is needed
Events in eastern DRC are a reminder that Ebola outbreaks are rarely controlled by vaccines alone.
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Building more renewable energy sources means rethinking land use for agriculture and conservation
Generating solar power requires a lot of land – but which land should it be? And what else can be done on that land?
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Child drownings spike during heatwaves – and it’s a serious climate justice issue
As the UK gets hotter, children will seek water to cool down. The real question is why so many have so few places to go.
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Methane rocket fuel is easier to handle and convenient but, as Blue Origin saw, it can be very explosive
A physical chemist outlines the promises and risks associated with methane fuel and describes why SpaceX and Blue Origin use it in their superheavy rockets.
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As an American, should you feel guilty about rooting against the US in the World Cup?
It’s one thing to pull for your national team when patriotism feels uncomplicated. It’s quite another when you aren’t feeling very proud to be an American.
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Yes, you really can be allergic to exercise – and the symptoms can be serious
Between 2.3% and 5% of all cases of anaphylaxis globally are triggered by exercise.