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Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?
All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.…
Will there be a deal to end the Iran war this time?
After cancelling planned strikes on Iran, Trump has said an agreement to end the war will be finalised soon.…
EU agrees launch of accession process for Ukraine and Moldova
Progress for Kyiv's membership bid given the green light after Hungary's new government lifts Budapest's veto.…
UAE to unlock frozen Iranian funds amid US ceasefire push
Sources tell Reuters news agency UAE releasing funds to ease tensions with Iran, allow both sides to avoid 'red lines'.…
Northampton overcome Leicester in derby classic to reach Prem final
George Furbank scores two tries in his final home game for Northampton as they overcome Leicester in an East Midlands derby classic to reach the Prem …
England win World Cup opener after Wyatt-Hodge ton
Danni Wyatt-Hodge lights up the opening night of the T20 World Cup with 105 not out as England begin with a statement victory.…
Rugby star Sinfield and authors Donaldson and Blackman lead honours list
Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby lead star is knighted.…
Trump says he has canceled planned strikes on Iran and peace deal is near — again
President Trump has canceled planned strikes in Iran, claiming, once again, that a peace deal is near. This is just the latest salvo in a series of wh…
Police officer under criminal investigation over alleged use of AI
Unidentified officer removed from frontline duties in the first known case of its kind in the UKA police officer is under criminal investigation over …
New York City catches World Cup fever amid transit chaos, high costs
World Cup preparations are underway in New York City with more than one million visitors expected.…
Pope warns people smugglers they face God’s wrath
Migration has been a central theme throughout Pope Leo's weeklong tour of Spain.…
Belfast riots trigger renewed scrutiny over loyalist paramilitary influence
The violent disturbances occurred in a nationalist area yet played out against a backdrop of union jacksAs the racially motivated violence unfolded in…
Can Pakistan push the US-Iran deal over the finish line?
Pakistan says a final peace deal text has been agreed between the US and Iran, with only next steps left to finalise.…
UK court jails Palestinian Action activists on ‘terrorism’ charges
Quartet convicted on criminal damage and GBH charges, but judge insists raid on Israel arms company was 'terrorist act'.…
Putin admits Ukraine attacks hitting Russian economy, society
Ukraine has increasingly targeted Russian refineries, depots and pipelines, as well as fuel supplies in Crimea.…
Lukic heads Bosnia in front against Canada
Jovo Lukic heads Bosnia in front against co-hosts Canada in the opening game in Group B at the Toronto Stadium in the 2026 World Cup.…
Clashes break out at DRC rally against presidential term-limit change
Police dispersed the crowds with tear gas as opposition and pro-government activists clashed.…
US Congressman says Trump won’t send loads of money to Iran
US House Republican Ryan Zinke says President Donald Trump wants a deal with Iran, but will not provide funding.…
UK vows to phase out Russian diesel and jet fuel imports by new year
The ban forms part of the government's package of sanctions on Moscow due to the ongoing war with Ukraine.…
How the Gulf will manage collective security after the Iran war ends
An Iran-US deal could provide an opportunity for Gulfs to review their security arrangements.…
Ant Middleton backs Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon in Makerfield byelection
Endorsement by former soldier, despite party’s apparent efforts to distance itself from him, is likely bid to attract Restore Britain votersReform UK’…
World Cup kicks off in Canada with Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé performing in opening ceremony
The opening games in Toronto and Los Angeles on Friday include star-studded performances.…
US-Iran peace deal remains elusive as Trump and Tehran trade conflicting claims
US president dismissed Iranian media reports agreement was close, despite earlier suggesting a deal could be signed this weekendMiddle East crisis – l…
Iran: No timeline yet for signing US deal
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says a "final, agreed upon text" of a US-Iran peace deal has been reached.…
Amnesty calls for Israel boycott over aggression in the occupied West Bank
Amnesty International’s Agnes Callamard says the ethnic cleansing and annexation of the occupied West Bank is state-led.…
Canada police investigate whether Toronto police death linked to global terror attacks
Constable Marc Pinizzotto, 43, was killed while executing search warrants related to a shooting at US consulateInvestigators in Canada are probing whe…
Palestine Action activists jailed over factory raid
The case is believed to be the first time that convictions for criminal damage have been classified as terrorism.…
Pro-Palestine activists sentenced as terrorists over damage at Israeli arms factory in UK
Four found guilty will face tougher conditions as judge says actions were ‘designed to intimidate the UK government and a section of the public’Four P…
Pakistan says ‘final, agreed upon’ text of Iran war ceasefire deal reached
This is a breaking news story.…
US judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
Justice Department had walked back controversial plan after meeting backlash from lawmakers and lawsuits.…