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USA vs Belgium: World Cup last 16: Trump, Balogun, prediction, start time
Lobbying by US President Trump and last-minute U-turn by FIFA has stirred a controversy before the USA vs Belgium game.…
Huge crowds fill Tehran streets for Khamenei's funeral procession
Many people were waving Iranian flags and red banners symbolising vengeance for the former supreme leader's war death.…
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill at least 6 as ‘ceasefire’ violations continue
Israeli attacks on Gaza City and Khan Younis also wounded more than 20 people, medical sources say.…
Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital kills at least 12
Russia launched waves of missiles and drones at Kyiv early Monday, killing at least 12 people in an attack that exposed widening gaps in Ukraine's air…
From an audience of one to 45,000: Wolf Alice's homecoming gig shows how far they've come
The band break out their own version of Smells Like Teen Spirit at their biggest-ever headline show.…
Watch: Why Australia's PM apologised for 'inappropriate' Kylie comments
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for remarks he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week.…
UK’s Farage’s gold deal tests his populist brand as Restore Britain rises
As another far-right party gains ground, scrutiny of Farage's outside earnings challenges his anti-establishment image.…
Impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte begins
Senate trial outcome could permanently bar Duterte from office, shaking her frontrunner status for the 2028 election.…
Starmer faces likely row at Nato summit after US rebuke on defence spending
US ambassador to Nato has called for all allies who are ‘lagging behind’ to step up immediatelyKeir Starmer is likely to face a diplomatic row at his …
Inmates and guards killed in deadly fighting at Sri Lanka prison
Inmates and guards killed in deadly fighting at Sri Lanka prison…
Huge crowd joins funeral procession for Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei
Enormous crowds gather in Tehran for third day to mourn amid calls for revenge against the US and Israel.…
‘Why take those jobs away?’: the unionized workers decrying Trump’s war on wind
Workers proud of their efforts to grow renewable energy say US president pursuing ‘personal vendetta’ at their expenseDonald Trump has blamed everythi…
Turkey intensifies crackdown on public life in run-up to Nato summit in Ankara
More than 200 arrested in raids, comedian and journalists jailed, gay-friendly cruise turned away and protests bannedAuthorities in Turkey have widene…
How England's epic night at the Azteca unfolded
Relive all the drama from England’s 3-2 win over Mexico, as Thomas Tuchel’s team progressed to a quarter-final meeting with Norway on Saturday.…
Why Ukrainian strikes on annexed Crimea are a blow to Putin
Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford explains why Crimea is a target for Kyiv, and why the peninsula matters to Vladimir Putin.…
Philippine Vice President Duterte’s impeachment trial begins: What we know
Duterte faces charges of mishandling government funds and making threats during rift with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.…
Are you older or younger than the rest of the world?
Enter the day you were born and we will place you in the lineup of all eight billion people alive today.…
UK fighter jets intercept Russian plane over Norwegian Sea
The Ministry of Defence calls Moscow's activity "unsafe" and "unprofessional".…
How Mexico's World Cup run brought joy after a year of fear
For Mexico's football-loving community, the World Cup has been a triumph, despite their last-16 exit. The joy has spread to Southern California, home …
Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital kills at least 11
Russia launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv early Monday that killed at least 11 people, authorities said.…
Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on US Pacific islands
Local authorities on Rota, part of the Northern Mariana Islands, say they have received reports of 'major damages'.…
The U.S. faces Belgium in the World Cup on the heels of Trump-Infantino red card call
The U.S. striker Folarin Balogun is expected to start against Belgium in a Round of 16 match after a surprise decision by FIFA to allow him to play de…
Israeli command system identified 850,000 targets in Gaza and Lebanon wars, says supplier
Elbit Systems supplied Tzayad digital army programme to map people, vehicles and other objects in real timeIsrael identified about 1,000 potential tar…
Moment Israeli soldier hurls stun grenade into Palestinians’ car
Security camera video appears to show an Israeli soldier throwing a stun grenade into a car carrying young Palestinians.…
China missile test draws criticism from Australia, New Zealand, Japan
Countries raise concerns after Chinese military test-launches ballistic missile from submarine in the Pacific Ocean.…
Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital kills at least 10
Russia launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv early Monday that killed at least 10 people, authorities said.…
Portugal vs Spain: World Cup last 16 – Ronaldo, Yamal, start and prediction
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal face Lamine Yamal-powered Spain in an Iberian football derby in the World Cup round of 16.…
Zelenskyy calls for ‘strong decisions’ at Nato summit after Russia kills 11 in overnight strikes on Kyiv – Europe live
Ukraine’s president makes plea ahead of summit this week in Ankara after over 68 missiles and 350 drones hit capital cityUkraine’s president Volodymyr…
Middle East crisis live: Funeral procession for supreme leader Ali Khamenei begins in Iran
Millions join funeral procession in capital of Tehran to mourn Khamenei who was kiled in US-Israel airstrikes in FebruaryGood morning, and welcome to …
Prince Harry to stay at Buckingham Palace for part of UK trip
The prince has formally accepted an invitation to stay at the palace for part of his visit to the UK this week.…