What is at stake as Fatah holds its 8th general congress?
EXPLAINER What is at stake as Fatah holds its 8th general congress? Delayed for years, the congress is seen as a pivotal moment for Palestinian leadership consolidation amid war and…
Pomp and pageantry: Key moments from day one of Trump’s visit to China
China welcomed US President Donald Trump with cheering children and a troop parade on Thursday, before a nearly two-hour long meeting with Xi-Jinping.
Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup half-time show
Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will co-headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer’s World Cup final. The tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States,…
Chris Mason: Potential leadership challengers jostle for positions
Sir Keir Starmer and his backers argue a leadership contest would paralyse the government for months.
Fifa risking player safety over heat at World Cup – scientists
A group of world-leading scientists have warned Fifa its current heat safety measures for the men’s 2026 World Cup are “inadequate” and could put players at risk of serious harm.…
Why are World Cup tickets so expensive?
The 2026 World Cup is not only the biggest World Cup in history. It’s the most expensive.
Iran war day 76: Vance says progress made in talks; Israel pounds Lebanon
Iran war day 76: Vance says progress made in talks; Israel pounds Lebanon US Vice President JD Vance says progress is being made in talks with Iran to end the…
Trump in China for talks with Xi Jinping
In Pictures Trump in China for talks with Xi Jinping Trump visits Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi as Iran, trade and Taiwan strain US-China ties. Save US President Donald…
Cuba has run out of diesel and oil, energy minister says
The minister says the situation in Cuba is “extremely tense”, as a US-led blockade of oil to the country causes widespread power cuts.
Iran’s US-bound World Cup squad given public sendoff in Tehran
Iran’s US-bound World Cup squad given public sendoff in Tehran Thousands of people cheered Team Melli as Iran’s World Cup kit was unveiled before the team’s training camp in Turkiye.…