2026 WORLD CUP A-Z: Daily Mail Sport’s alternative guide to the greatest show on earth – including history-making minnows, Shakira… and Zayu the Jaguar!

The wait is almost over – the biggest World Cup ever is upon us. It promises…

Celtic put faith in 74-year-old Martin O’Neill to lead them as Dermot Desmond targets domestic AND European success

Martin O’Neill has been confirmed as the new permanent manager of Celtic – with Dermot Desmond…

Downing £25 double rum and cokes in the ‘Sloaney Pony’ pub, mingling with Maro Itoje, an 11-hour booze session and the punch in the King’s Road nightclub: Here’s what REALLY happened and where – as Ben Stokes’ and England’s Lord’s celebrations turned ugly

Ben Stokes’s international career is hanging by a thread after his behaviour invited yet more unwelcome…

Senate map tightens as top forecaster moves 3 races toward Democrats

A leading nonpartisan political handicapper shifted three Senate races toward the Democrats on Thursday and predicted…

Chip Roy fields proposal to block pay and power for longtime lawmakers

Republican Rep. Chip Roy of Texas has fielded a proposal to cut off pay and power…

Trump concession breathes new life into stalled FISA spy powers deal

The flatlined bid to reauthorize the nation’s controversial spying powers may have a pulse again after…

‘Democratic backsliding’: Armenia’s ‘extreme polarisation, hate speech, stigmatization’ mar election

FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin is pleased to welcome Dr Narek Sukiasyan, Senior Policy Researcher at Friedrich…

Armenia’s PM secures win in election ‘with highest turnout in a decade’

In a heavily scrutinised election, Armenia's ruling party has won the country's legislative election. The election…

‘You are not alone’: WHO chief vows to stand with DR Congo through Ebola outbreak

Community trust will be decisive in bringing the rapidly evolving Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic…

WHO chief calls for ceasefire amid DR Congo Ebola outbreak

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) headed to the Democratic Republic of the Congo…

International airlines urged to stick to safety measures in wake of Ebola outbreak

As a deadly Ebola strain continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),…

WHO chief calls for urgent Ebola action and pandemic preparedness

The recent Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks demonstrate that the world is still vulnerable to rapidly spreading…

UN agencies step up Ebola response in eastern DR Congo

United Nations agencies have moved swiftly to support efforts to contain the latest Ebola outbreak in…

Can the World Cup Transcend Donald Trump?

Global NotesCan the World Cup Transcend Donald Trump?How to defeat the politics of a fraught tournament.By…

Why We Cling to the Animal Kingdom

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Was Ray Howell Responsible for His Crimes?

Annals of ScienceWas Ray Howell Responsible for His Crimes?A small-town doctor’s abuse of power shocked his…

This Summer’s Hottest Audiobooks for Dogs

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Kim Kardashian is mocked by Monaco Grand Prix winner Kimi Antonelli for ‘stealing his towel’ in hilarious video as fans brand him ‘iconic’

The reality TV star, 45, who is dating Lewis Hamilton , 41, has come under fire…

Oti Mabuse is pregnant! Strictly star announces she is expecting her second child with husband Marius Lepure

Strictly star Oti Mabuse is expecting her second child. 

Taylor Swift exacts the ‘ultimate revenge’ as she has the time of her life in courtside seats while her longtime nemesis and Knicks superfan Scooter Braun is seated five rows back with girlfriend Sydney Sweeney

Taylor Swift fans have declared 'karma is a seat on the sideline' after watching their idol…

Jodie Comer goes braless and flashes her underwear in a sheer lace gown as she rocks an uncharacteristically daring ensemble at The Death Of Robin Hood premiere in New York

She is known for playing daring assassin Villanelle in Killing Eve. 

Holly Willoughby squeals ‘oh my god’ as she is left screaming, sweating and swearing on a lap of the Monaco Grand Prix track

Holly Willoughby begged her driver to 'please look after me, I have three children' as she…