North America

• USA: Senate calls on Trump to halt Iran war 26 June 2026
  The US Senate has passed a resolution calling on President Donald Trump to halt military action against Iran unless Congress provides specific authorisation. The measure, which also passed the House of Representatives, reflects growing concern among lawmakers about the constitutional limits of presidential war powers. Although the resolution is largely…
• New York: woman arrested for decapitating statue of Jesus 26 June 2026
  A woman has been arrested in connection with the vandalism of a statue of Jesus outside St. Mary’s Church in East Islip, New York. Police identified the suspect as a 41-year-old woman who was charged with second-degree criminal mischief following an investigation led by the hate crimes unit. The statue…
• World Cup 2026: faith is shaping some of USA's stars 18 June 2026
  As fans watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup, several leading members of the US national team are openly expressing their Christian faith. Team captain Christian Pulisic has spoken publicly about the importance of Bible study and the role Jesus plays in keeping him grounded amid the pressures of professional sport.…
• World Cup: a great event, and also a gospel opportunity 18 June 2026
  As the FIFA World Cup 2026 begins, billions of people around the world will be focused on one of the largest sporting events on the planet. Hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the USA, the tournament will bring together nations, cultures and communities through a shared love of football. Christian leaders…
• World Cup: Iran accuses USA of withdrawing fans’ tickets 18 June 2026
  Iran’s football federation has accused the USA of withdrawing its allocation of tickets for Iran’s World Cup group matches, creating further tension ahead of the 2026 tournament. According to the federation, FIFA regulations entitle participating nations to receive a portion of tickets for distribution to their supporters, and sales had…