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Report finds close ties between the Trump administration and Geo Group, which profits from anti-immigration crackdownJim Jordan is among the most famous names in this stretch of Ohio.The congressman and chair of the powerful House judiciary committee is considered among the most conservative and influential members in Congress, and is a longtime loyalist of Donald Trump. Continue reading...

• The full 48-team field for the 2026 World Cup has been finalized following the conclusion of the qualifying playoffs. • The tournament will be hosted across three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. • The expanded lineup includes teams from all six confederations, featuring powerhouses like Argentina, Brazil, France, and England, alongside newcomers and regional qualifiers.

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• The 2026 World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, featuring an expanded format to determine which teams advance to the knockout stages. • Match distribution is heavily weighted toward the U.S., which will host 78 games, while Mexico and Canada will each host 13 matches. • The United States will host all remaining fixtures starting from the quarter-finals, culminating in the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

• India and Pakistan are set to face each other in the 27th match of Group A during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. • The high-profile encounter will be available for fans in the USA and Canada via live streaming, ball-by-ball commentary, and real-time scores on Cricbuzz. • This match is a critical fixture in the tournament's group stage, representing one of the most intense rivalries in international cricket.

Exclusive: Analysis shows men aged 18 to 25 are less likely to vote for rightwing parties than other age groups of menYoung men are not turning to rightwing politics more than any other demographic, according to a study of election data, which undermines claims that this group has been a key driver of the recent success of parties such as Reform UK.The analysis of data from the British Election Study, which polls about 30,000 people every year, showed age to be a bigger determining factor in voters’ political opinions than gender. Continue reading...

• England secured a victory over Pakistan in the 45th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Group 2, finishing with 166/8 after 19.1 overs. • Pakistan posted a total of 164/9, but England's batting effort, highlighted by a critical knock under pressure, overcame the target despite Harry Brook being dismissed by Afridi on the final ball of his spell. • This win is significant as England becomes the first team in the tournament to officially secure a place in the semi-finals.