Lebanese influencer organises World Cup event amid Israel’s attack on Leban
As Israel’s war on Lebanon rages, hundreds gather in Rmeileh by Sidon Gate to watch the 2026 World Cup.
Morocco beat Scotland 1–0 as Saibari scores fastest World Cup 2026 goal
Morocco hold onto slender lead despite Scotland's late charge for an equaliser in Group C match at Boston Stadium.
James Burrows, legendary director of Cheers and Friends, dies aged 85
Best-known as co-creator of sitcom Cheers, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of other classics including the Big Bang Theory and Will and Grace.
Iran war live: Tehran says US must ensure Israel ends attacks on Lebanon
Iranian deputy foreign minister says Iran 'ready to move forward' on diplomacy with US, but war must end on all fronts.
Japanese pop group XG went from brutal five year training to global pop stars
The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers.
Japanese pop group XG went from brutal five year training to global pop stars
The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers.
US to stop funding HIV programmes in South Africa
More than eight million South Africans are living with HIV – the highest number of any country in the world.
US judge rejects Joe Biden’s lawsuit asking to withhold memoir recordings
Biden, a former Democratic president, argued that releasing the recordings would violate his right to privacy.
Trump unveils new Air Force One, a converted Qatari 747
New craft, called VC-25B Bridge, had provoked protest since $400m jet wildly exceeds limit on unsolicited gifts
Donald Trump unveiled the new, temporary Air Force One at a hangar at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Friday, a day after White House officials bid farewell to one of two Boeing 747s used to transport presidents for more than 30 years.
The new jet, designated VC-25B and decked out in a punchy red, white, dark blue and gold livery, was gifted to Trump by the Gulf emirate of Qatar, provoking howls of political protest since the $400m jet wildly exceeds the limit on unsolicited gifts of $50 in value in a single calendar year from the same source.
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Thirty dead at DRC displacement camp as Ebola threat grows
At least 30 people have died since May in the Kigonze displacement camp in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
USA beat Australia 2–0 to book knockout spot at World Cup
An own goal and a goal by Alex Freeman helped the home side maintain a perfect record and progress to the round of 32.
Zelensky stripped of highest Polish honour over WW2 name of army unit
Ukraine has denounced the move, calling it a "strategic mistake" and "disrespectful".
Iran deputy FM says ‘ready to move forward’ in deal with US – Al Jazeera
- Iran deputy FM says ‘ready to move forward’ in deal with US Al Jazeera
- Iran war live: Tehran says US must ensure Israel ends attacks on Lebanon Al Jazeera
- Lebanon Emerges as Weak Link in U.S.-Iran Deal to End War The New York Times
- Lebanese villagers return to find homes in ruins Reuters
- Iran’s top envoy says peace deal with US dependent on Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon The Guardian
Italy’s Meloni says Trump ‘made up’ story that she ‘begged’ him for photo at G7
The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.
Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported
The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran.
‘They Do As I Say’ Trump Says Of Israel Amid Disagreement Over Iran Deal – Forbes
- ‘They Do As I Say’ Trump Says Of Israel Amid Disagreement Over Iran Deal Forbes
- U.S. intelligence warns Israel is likely to undermine Iran peace deal, officials say The Washington Post
- Trump claims he can control IDF actions in Lebanon because Israelis respect him The Times of Israel
- Why Trump’s proposal for Syria to fight Hezbollah will send shudders across Lebanon CNN
- ‘Beware small states’: why Lebanon endangers the unfinished Israel-Iran war Financial Times
UK Jails 2 Over ‘Truly Chilling’ Spying for Hong Kong – Newser
- UK Jails 2 Over 'Truly Chilling' Spying for Hong Kong Newser
- Men jailed for spying for Chinese intelligence in UK BBC
- A U.K. border official and a former Hong Kong cop are sentenced for spying on China’s behalf NBC News
- Two men jailed in Britain for spying for China Reuters
- Hong Kong: No Safety in Exile Global Issues.org
Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight?
The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London.
Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight?
The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London.