The soccer tournament has brought a flood of political story lines. By Patricia Mazzei Patricia Mazzei has reported from three 2026 World Cup matches. The 2026 World Cup, which hit its halfway point ...

Common global narratives about political polarization are skewed because of an overreliance on literature about the U.S., leaving governments unprepared to tackle the problem at home. In new research ...

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The Sword of Damocles dangles over the head of Hungary’s leader as the Sunday election threatens to unseat him after more than a decade and a half of governance. Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz ...

SEATTLE — Iran had everything to play for against Egypt on the field Friday. The Iranian team entered the match needing a draw or win to keep its 2026 World Cup hopes alive. For many Iranian fans and ...