An unexpected welcome: Syrian Kurds return to their homes in Afrin
Syrian Kurds are beginning to return to their homes in Afrin after years in exile, but have different experiences.
Republic of Ireland confirm rescheduled news conference before controversial Israel game
The Republic of Ireland will now hold their delayed news conference at 14:30 BST before they face Israel in tomorrow's Nations League fixture in Hungary - a fixture campaigners have called on them to boycott.
Israel bans Arab parties from election: Who they are, why it matters
Israeli politicians subject to ICC arrest warrants or international sanctions remain eligible to run.
Russian Regional Head Says Facilities Ablaze After Drone Strike – Bloomberg.com
- Russian Regional Head Says Facilities Ablaze After Drone Strike Bloomberg.com
- Russia's Perm oil refinery halted operations after Friday drone attack, sources say Reuters
- Ukraine strikes Russian defense plant producing missile components, General Staff says The Kyiv Independent
- Putin Dealt ‘Massive’ New Double Humiliation The Daily Beast
- Leaked Files Reveal Struck Russian Plant Was Feeding Kh-101, R-37M and Oreshnik Missile Programs UNITED24 Media
Virat Kohli says he will retire from India cricket after 2027 World Cup
The leading century-maker in ODI cricket, Virat Kohli, announces 2027 World Cup will be his swansong for India.
She grew up under Soviet rule. Now EU’s top diplomat warns Europe against giving Russia what it wants – Fox News
- She grew up under Soviet rule. Now EU's top diplomat warns Europe against giving Russia what it wants Fox News
- France forces the EU to lift sanctions on a Russian oligarch The Economist
- US, Europe worry Russia is testing NATO with hybrid attacks and sabotage USA Today
- Russia Tycoons Examine How Billionaires Shook Off EU Sanctions Bloomberg.com
- EU faces backlash after lifting sanctions on Russian billionaires Reuters
England vs Spain: UEFA Nations League – Predictions, teams, head-to-head
World champions Spain meet heavyweights England in a rematch of the UEFA Euro 2024 final.
Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day peace deal to reopen strait of Hormuz
US president is said to expect renewed strikes after midterms
US president Donald Trump has said he has rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the strait of Hormuz within a week and resume nuclear talks in return for the lifting of the US naval blockade of Iranian ports.
“They made a proposal but I reject it,” he told reporters at the White House.
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Trump ‘rejects’ Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal. What’s next?
Analysts say Trump may opt to resume attacks on Iran after November midterm elections.
Thai capital Bangkok declared disaster zone amid widespread flooding – CNN
- Thai capital Bangkok declared disaster zone amid widespread flooding CNN
- Heavy rain and flooding in Bangkok disrupts traffic and prompts evacuations apnews.com
- City underwater in wild flooding News.com.au
- Bangkok declares flood disaster after massive 48-hour downpour France 24
- All 50 districts of Bangkok declared facing public disaster due to heavy rain thaipbsworld.com
Lula bans fixed-odds sports betting a week before Brazilian elections – The Guardian
- Lula bans fixed-odds sports betting a week before Brazilian elections The Guardian
- Brazil's Lula bans online betting ahead of presidential election Courthouse News
- Brazil's Lula bans online gambling ahead of presidential election BBC
- Brazil’s Lula to ban online gambling before election Financial Times
- Brazil’s Lula bans online betting as re-election race tightens NBC News
Senegal draw in Vieira debut, Nigeria survive scare, but Cape Verde crash
Senegal draw with Mozambique, Nigeria edge past Madagascar, but Cape Verde beaten by Mali in AFCON qualifying openers.
China, US to open AI ‘communication channel’ after summit, White House says
White House says the two countries agreed to open a 'bilateral communication channel' for AI incidents.
Three-quarters of UK’s popular plug-in hybrid cars unable to use rapid chargers
Only 26% of PHEVs sold across top 20 models can use chargers with power of 50kW or more, analysis finds
Three-quarters of the 20 top-selling plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in the UK cannot use rapid chargers, research has found, amid concerns that many are essentially “petrol cars pulling round a heavy battery”.
The cars, which can run on electric batteries as well as combustion engines, have been promoted by carmakers as a way to cover long distances in a single drive – unlike fully electric cars – while still reducing emissions.
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Heroine or Public Enemy? The Israeli Blocking Much of Netanyahu’s Agenda. The New York Times
Pro-Palestine Action group to rally at Labour conference led by Burnham
Defend Our Juries say Sunday's action is an 'integrity test' for the UK's new premier.
Pochettino regrets limited role in Balogun red card decision at World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino says controversial Folarin Balogun appeal 'changed the energy' around US team at World Cup 2026.
Iran war squeezes Iraq’s economy as oil revenues fall and prices rise
Disrupted oil exports, costlier imports, and a weaker dinar expose Iraq's economic dependence on oil, foreign goods.
Lula bans fixed-odds sports betting a week before Brazilian elections
President’s ‘hard, drastic and necessary measure’, likely to attract widespread public support, polls suggest
The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has signed an order banning fixed-odds sports betting just over a week before the first round of the presidential election, in a move he said was designed to tackle the pervasive problem of families falling into debt.
The decision ends the operation, offering, intermediation and advertising of betting.
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