If you have been sleeping on @us.theconversation.com coverage of the World Cup, here's where you can see it all: theconversation.com/topics/fifa-... -- it really is very, very good. Clever takes from some of the best soccademics around. And yes, that is a word.

"Haiti at the World Cup is more than an underdog tale – it is the story of global migration" great piece by @soccerpolitics.bsky.social for @us.theconversation.com theconversation.com/haiti-at-the...

Haiti at the World Cup is more than an underdog tale – it is the story of global migration

For the first time since 1974, the Haitian men’s team has qualified for the World Cup. This is their story.

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‘Soccer’ is a fine term for the beautiful game – don’t let any ‘football’ snob or president tell you otherwise this World Cup theconversation.com/soccer-is-a-...

‘Soccer’ is a fine term for the beautiful game – don’t let any ‘football’ snob or president tell you otherwise this World Cup

‘Soccer’ originated as a slang term in the 1880s and continues to be used around the world today. So why are some people squeamish about the term?

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The 1994 World Cup helped rescue ‘the beautiful game’ from mediocrity. On its return to the US, expect more of that beauty theconversation.com/the-1994-wor...

The 1994 World Cup helped rescue ‘the beautiful game’ from mediocrity. On its return to the US, expect more of that beauty

Global soccer was in the doldrums in the early 1990s – with poor ethics and boring defensive tactics. Then FIFA set about changing the game.

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Fascinating breakdown of the impact of Trump's social media posts and the price of oil by @theconversation.com : stories.theconversation.com/the-market-m...

Great seeing the hard work of everyone at @us.theconversation.com paying off. Latest monthly figures from: www.niemanlab.org/2026/05/loca...

With crude oil hitting a four-year high recently, filling up your car isn’t getting cheaper anytime soon. According to a Georgia Tech energy economist, the price you pay at the pump comes from four things: crude oil, refining, distribution and marketing, and taxes.

From beef ribs to a ‘heavenly’ walk: Xi-Trump summit symbolism underscored American power and Chinese tradition theconversation.com/from-beef-ri...

From beef ribs to a ‘heavenly’ walk: Xi-Trump summit symbolism underscored American power and Chinese tradition

A cultural historian of modern China explains the meaning behind some of the venue choices during President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing.

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We tested the new World Cup ball – this is what you need to know about how it will fly, dip and swerve theconversation.com/we-tested-th...

We tested the new World Cup ball – this is what you need to know about how it will fly, dip and swerve

For two decades, researchers have studied soccer ball aerodynamics. Latest tests suggest the 2026 ball is more stable, but with a slightly shorter range.

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As war in Ukraine enters a 5th year, will the ‘Putin consensus’ among Russians hold? theconversation.com/as-war-in-uk...

As war in Ukraine enters a 5th year, will the ‘Putin consensus’ among Russians hold?

Polling in Russia suggests strong support for President Vladimir Putin. Yet below the surface, popular sentiment is more mixed.

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LEMON SQUEEZED BY PEELERS! * www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u.... * (headline only works in UK papers, where "Peelers" is archaic slang for police...after Sir Robert Peel founder of Met Police, same for "Bobbies"...a font of knowledge, me.)

Federal Agents Arrest Don Lemon Over Minnesota Church Protest

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There are few enjoyments in life. But being asked what the time is, noticing it is 8.08 and singing "de de de-da deeee-da, de-da deeee-da, deeeeeeee, daaaaaaah." Is one of them #808State

Cyclists may be right to run stop signs and red lights. Here’s why theconversation.com/cyclists-may...

Cyclists may be right to run stop signs and red lights. Here’s why

Should cyclists be allowed to treat stop signs as yield signs? This rule from Idaho is divisive, but the scientific data is surprising.

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Trump’s squeeze of Venezuela goes beyond ‘Monroe doctrine’ – in ideology, intent and scale, it’s unprecedented theconversation.com/trumps-squee...

Trump’s squeeze of Venezuela goes beyond ‘Monroe doctrine’ – in ideology, intent and scale, it’s unprecedented

A US military buildup in the Caribbean after weeks of naval strikes is both the latest case of intervention in Latin America and uniquely aggressive in key ways.

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Israeli strike in Doha crosses a new line from which relations with Gulf may not recover theconversation.com/israeli-stri...

Israeli strike in Doha crosses a new line from which relations with Gulf may not recover

Gulf nations were already becoming anxious about Israel’s apparently unconstrained regional activities. Now, a one-time thaw in relations may revert to a deep freeze.

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Israel’s killing of journalists follows a pattern of silencing Palestinian media that stretches back to 1967 theconversation.com/israels-kill...

German chancellor’s rebuke of Israel marks a shift in state policy that has long put such criticism out of bounds theconversation.com/german-chanc...

German chancellor’s rebuke of Israel marks a shift in state policy that has long put such criticism out of bounds

Germany’s ‘Staatsräson’ has long held Israel’s security as its ‘reason of state.’

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Iran-Israel ‘threshold war’ has rewritten nuclear escalation rules theconversation.com/iran-israel-...

Iran-Israel ‘threshold war’ has rewritten nuclear escalation rules

Strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran may increase Tehran’s belief that attaining nuclear weapons is key to establishing a deterrence to regime change.

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How a US suspension of contributions to the World Bank could backfire, and play into China's hands @tgutner.bsky.social for @us.theconversation.com conversation.com: theconversation.com/if-us-attemp...

Trump’s desire to ‘un-unite’ Russia and China is unlikely to work – in fact, it could well backfire theconversation.com/trumps-desir...

Trump’s desire to ‘un-unite’ Russia and China is unlikely to work – in fact, it could well backfire

During the Nixon era, the US encouraged a split between the Soviet Union and communist China. But things have changed since the Cold War ended.

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Excellent introduction to what is going on in Sudan by @ctounsel1.bsky.social for @us.theconversation.com

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What has happened in #Sudan's civil war to date? How have recent developments changed the conflict, and is Sudan headed towards partition? I invite you to check out my new Q&A @us.theconversation.com 👇🏾 theconversation.com/sudans-civil...

Has any Brit living in the US had any interaction with the US health insurance system which has not left them fuming. $284 for a ten min consultation to get PT referral for tennis elbow…why do we pay in every month for insurance when it pays for squat? What a scam. #ImisstheNHS

Assad’s fall opens window for Syrian refugees to head home − but for many, it won’t be an easy decision theconversation.com/assads-fall-...

Assad’s fall opens window for Syrian refugees to head home − but for many, it won’t be an easy decision

More than 6 million Syrians fled the country after it descended into civil war in 2011.

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"The killing revealed many Americans’ resentment and even rage about insurance companies. And while the focus has been on health insurance, these frustrations extend across the broader insurance landscape. " theconversation.com/americans-ra...

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Assad's departure is rightfully celebrated, but stabilizing Syria after 13 years of civil war is going to be challenge for all concerned: theconversation.com/assad-leaves...

Assad leaves behind a fragmented nation – stabilizing it will be a major challenge for fractured opposition and external backers

Opposition forces marched into Damascus on Dec. 8, seemingly ending the half-century rule of the Assad family. But what happens next?

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Adding "quizmaster" to the list of things that I demonstrably cannot do. At least I got all 8 of the @us.theconversation.com quiz right this time! theconversation.com/the-conversa...

There have been 46 'self-coups' since WWII -- unlike South Korea's Yoon's attempt, most are successful. Cracking analysis: theconversation.com/what-is-a-se...

Everything you wanted to know about the Senate confirmation process...but were too afraid to ask on X!

Naomi Schalit@democracyeditor.bsky.social · 2y ago

As controversy rages over Gaetz and other potential nominees, here are some facts to help you understand how the crucial democratic process of Senate confirmation, grounded in the Constitution, works: theconversation.com/why-does-the...