Category: World

Under fire amid surge in far right, German chancellor unveils tax and pension reform package in…

World Cup Day 22: Spain, Portugal, Switzerland begin round of 32 campaign

Spain, Portugal and Switzerland take centre stage as the knockout drama continues across North America.

An extra 229,000 deaths: Is that the cost of US-UK drugs deal?

Research finds that trade deal requiring UK to buy more medicines from US takes away money…

Eight Thai monks killed after child drives truck into procession

Police say 11-year-old boy who took his parents' vehicle without permission is now in custody and…

FIFA president reacts as Morocco win World Cup match

FIFA president Gianni Infantino reacted to Morocco knocking the Netherlands out of the World Cup.

‘Still the GOAT’: Ronaldo-fever hits Toronto before Portugal vs Croatia

The last time the football icon was in Toronto was August 2009 when Real Madrid played…

US-Iran talks in Doha: What were the outcomes and what’s next?

Qatar says the next meeting will take place after funeral processions for Iran's former supreme leader.

Billions flow between EU institutions and Israel, despite Gaza genocide

EU departments and some universities, including in Spain, are still spending on Israeli companies.

Watch World Cup Day 21: Late goals see England and Belgium reach last 16

Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.

Alibaba to pay $600m to settle illegal drug sales allegations in US probe

E-commerce giant admitted it failed to ?prevent 80,000 illegal drug product sales, according to US Justice…

Two reported killed, dozens hurt in hospital fire in Germany

At least 34 injured after fire at the only hospital in the town of Ludwigslust; probe…

Trump says record boats leaving Hormuz, calls communism ‘biggest threat’

US President Donald Trump arrived in North Dakota aboard a train for the Roosevelt Presidential Library…

‘The crisis is deep’: The view from Russia as fuel shortages worsen

Officials are rationing fuel as Ukrainian strikes on refineries imperil supply.

In Pictures: Hunger, despair as Venezuela quake death toll rises

Venezuelan rescuers fight to save lives as survivors face hunger and chaos after devastating twin earthquakes.

Belgium pull off stunning comeback to beat Senegal, enter World Cup last 16

Tielemans's penalty late into stoppage time of extra time capped Belgium's comeback from 2-0 down in…

Spain look to overcome ‘rough patch’ as Austria await in World Cup last 32

Spain take on Austria in Los Angeles, with the winner facing either Portugal or Croatia in…

More than 900 arrested during South Africa’s antimigrant protests

Wave of arrests made across South Africa as xenophobic tensions erupt into nationwide marches.

‘Positive progress’ as US, Iran wrap up indirect technical talks in Qatar

Tehran says 'communication channel' to be established with Washington to discuss breaches of the interim deal.

Maradona to Messi: Why Bangladesh loves Argentina’s footballers

Diego Maradona turned a nation 17,000km from Argentina into die-hard fans. Lionel Messi has enthralled a…

China’s new ethnic unity law extends its legal reach overseas

Rather than promote ethnic harmony, activists say the law could justify transnational repression.

Businessman on trial in Malta over prominent journalist’s murder