FIFA World Cup: US war on Iran, Mexico violence, visa bans, Iraq qualifier
The FIFA World Cup 2026 was billed as one of the easiest to organise, but challenges still lie in wait.
Report: Pentagon Isn’t Telling Full Story of Troop Injuries – Newser
- Report: Pentagon Isn't Telling Full Story of Troop Injuries Newser
- Exclusive: As many as 150 US troops wounded so far in Iran war, sources say Reuters
- Casualties and the Cost of War WSJ
- Dozens of US service members injured in Iranian attack The Jerusalem Post
- About 140 U.S. troops wounded as U.S. launches ‘most intense' strikes on Iran NBC4 Washington
Trump says Iran war to end ‘soon’ as Israel claims no time limit
US president hails war progress as Iran continues to block Hormuz Strait and launch attacks across the region.
Meta disables more than 150,000 accounts in crackdown on south-east Asian scam networks
Company also launches tools to spot scammers as Thai police arrest 21 people
Meta disabled more than 150,000 accounts and Thai police arrested 21 people in a sweeping international crackdown on south-east Asian criminal scam centers that targeted people around the world, the social media company said on Wednesday.
The operation was led by Thailand’s Royal Thai police anti-cyber scam center, alongside the FBI and the US justice department’s scam center strike force, with Meta investigators acting on intelligence shared in real time by law enforcement.
Continue reading...LIVE: Real Madrid vs Manchester City – Champions League last 16
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Madrid host City for last 16, first leg showdown.
Chile’s new president has praised Pinochet, a dictator. What does it mean?
Experts say the views of newly inaugurated president Jose Antonio Kast reflect deep dissatisfaction with the status quo.
Bangladesh demolish Pakistan who suffer record low score in contest
Pakistan bowled out for the lowest total in a match against Bangladesh as the latter claim 8-wicket win to open series.
Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts
This eruption episode sent fragments made of ash, pumice, and pieces of volcanic glass into communities, forcing highway closures and the evacuation of tourists.
Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large
The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor.
IEA recommends record 400M barrel oil release amid Iran war
The International Energy Agency has agreed to release a record 400 million barrels of oil.
UN warns of widening crisis as Israeli attacks displace 816,000 in Lebanon
UN humanitarian chief says mass displacement accelerating as Lebanon's shelters are already overcrowded, lack resources.
These are Ukraine’s $1,000 interceptor drones the Pentagon wants to buy – Military Times
- These are Ukraine’s $1,000 interceptor drones the Pentagon wants to buy Military Times
- Exclusive: U.S. dismissed Ukraine deal for anti-Iran drone tech last year Axios
- Donald Trump Forced to Crawl Back to World Leader He Humiliated With Embarrassing Plea to Volodymyr Zelensky The Daily Beast
- What are the Ukrainian drone interceptors sent to counter Iranian attacks? Al Jazeera
- Saudi Arabia in Talks to Buy Air-Defense Equipment from Ukraine WSJ
Shell declares force majeure on LNG contracts from Qatar
Qatar announced a production halt at a facility last week and declared force majeure on LNG shipments.
Satellite images capture airstrikes reducing Iran’s vintage American-made F-14 Tomcats to wreckage – Business Insider
- Satellite images capture airstrikes reducing Iran's vintage American-made F-14 Tomcats to wreckage Business Insider
- Iran War Live Updates: Strikes in Beirut, Ship Attacks Near Strait of Hormuz and Oil Supply News - The New York Times The New York Times
- ‘Dark, like our future’: Iranians describe scenes of catastrophe after Tehran’s oil depots bombed The Guardian
- Strikes create toxic clouds over Tehran Reuters
- Why did U.S. bombings cause 'acid rain' to fall in Iran? An atmospheric scientist explains PBS
‘Even under missiles we carry on living’ – how young Iranians are coping with war
Iranians say they are sheltering at home and rarely venturing out on near-empty streets as the US-Israeli bombing campaign continues.
Countries agree to record release of emergency oil reserves as prices surge
The G7 group of nations welcomes the idea of releasing oil in response to the surge in prices since the US-Israel war with Iran began
Countries agree to record release of emergency oil reserves as prices surge
The G7 group of nations welcomes the idea of releasing oil in response to the surge in prices since the US-Israel war with Iran began
Not ‘a litre of oil’ to pass Strait of Hormuz, expect $200 price tag: Iran
Warning comes as 400 million barrels of oil are being released from global reserves during waterway's closure.
US military confirms use of ‘advanced AI tools’ in war against Iran
Admiral Brad Cooper says artificial intelligence is helping process data, but humans are making final decisions.
French aid worker among three killed in drone strikes in rebel-held DR Congo city
Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers in Goma.