Ronaldo’s last World Cup? We will see, says Portugal star before Spain clash
'I will finish when I choose,' Ronaldo reveals amid speculation about his World Cup future ahead of the last-16 match.
How conflict minerals fuel war in eastern DR Congo amid US sanctions
The move underscores growing scrutiny of the conflict mineral trade fuelling violence in eastern DR Congo.
Australian PM apologises for ‘inappropriate’ comments about Kylie Minogue
Albanese has apologised 'unequivocally' after his remarks prompted a backlash.
From ‘a beautiful night’ to ‘world’s greatest hangover’, guests react to Taylor and Travis’s wedding
Some of the famous guests have been posting on social media about the big day in New York.
From ‘a beautiful night’ to ‘world’s greatest hangover’, guests react to Taylor and Travis’s wedding
Some of the famous guests have been posting on social media about the big day in New York.
Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on US Pacific islands with huge wind gusts
The storm, with winds of nearly 290km/h (180mph) and gusts of 350km/h, is lashing the island of Rota.
Bangladesh courts China even as ties with India improve
Relations between Dhaka and Delhi, that turned frosty under the interim government, are on the mend.
Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why this moment matters for France
The leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand.
Marine Le Pen’s moment of truth: Why Tuesday court verdict matters for France
The leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand.
The African fishermen who blame Chinese trawlers for their woes
Fishing crews in Sierra Leone say large Chinese ships are illegally hoovering up stocks.
The African fishermen who blame Chinese trawlers for their woes
Fishing crews in Sierra Leone say large Chinese ships are illegally hoovering up stocks.
Canada to announce submarine contract winner on Monday, Globe and Mail says – Reuters
- Canada to announce submarine contract winner on Monday, Globe and Mail says Reuters
- Canada to decide between German, South Korean submarine bids on Monday AP News
- Submarine showdown: Carney poised to choose Canada's next submarine fleet CBC
- Winner of high-stakes competition to build Canada 12 submarines to be announced Monday, sources say The Globe and Mail
- Carney set to announce Canada’s new submarine fleet CTV News
Minister calls on Burnham to show path to 3.5% target on UK defence spending
Dan Jarvis, who wants to stay on as defence secretary, says he is confident PM-in-waiting values national security
The new defence secretary, Dan Jarvis, has called on Andy Burnham to increase defence spending dramatically from 2030 and “evidence the trajectory” towards a Nato target that would mean £25bn a year more for the military by the middle of the next decade.
The former paratrooper said he was confident that the prime minister-in-waiting valued national security, as he openly lobbied him for cash that would probably have to come from cuts elsewhere.
Continue reading...‘Nepotism and bias’ rife in England and Wales police leadership, report finds
Inquiry co-chaired by David Blunkett uncovers loss of focus on fighting crime, plus low standards and need for reform
Police leadership in England and Wales is plagued by “nepotism and bias” and too many chiefs have lost focus on fighting crime, a government-backed report has found.
The inquiry, co-chaired by former home secretary David Blunkett, found a reset was needed at all levels, with scores of top officers facing misconduct inquiries.
Continue reading...Mobile internet coverage in UK worse than any EU or G7 country, Which? says
Analysis finds services cheaper but country ranks 57th in network performance and 70th for download speeds
British holidaymakers watching online videos while they sit on a European beach this summer are likely to be pleasantly surprised: the signal should be better than at home.
Mobile coverage in the UK is worse than in any of the 27 EU member countries, and every other member of the G7 group of large economies, according to analysis by consumer group Which? of data from Opensignal.
Continue reading...Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 5, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 5, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Russia’s advance collapses in Ukraine, ‘40,000’ troops killed in June Al Jazeera
- Even as It Bombards Kyiv, Russia’s Wider Military Campaign Has Largely Stalled The New York Times
- The Russia-Ukraine War Report Card, July 1, 2026 Russia Matters
- Putin exaggerated Russia's successes at the front to create an illusion of victory - ISW Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
Anthony Albanese apologises ‘unequivocally’ for podcast comment about Kylie Minogue
Prime minister picked pop singer in game of ‘shag, marry, date’ on comedy podcast
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Anthony Albanese has apologised “unequivocally” for his comments while playing a “shag, marry, date” game on a comedy podcast when he nominated Kylie Minogue for all three categories.
The prime minister issued a statement on Monday morning after receiving criticism at the weekend for his appearance on the Bush Deep podcast with the comedian Nikki Osborne.
Continue reading...UK Reform’s Nigel Farage faces fresh misconduct allegations – DW.com
- UK Reform's Nigel Farage faces fresh misconduct allegations DW.com
- Farage warned attack against ‘establishment’ over unregistered gifts could lead to harsher punishment – UK politics live The Guardian
- Revealed: Nigel Farage secretly funded by convicted criminal The Times
- Brexit architect Farage under pressure as questions over funding mount CNN
- Farage says he's 'done no wrongdoing' after benefits from ally not declared BBC
A global hub for fake luxury goods, Vietnam cracks down on its black market
The Trump administration wants Vietnam to stamp out its booming counterfeit industry. Locals are divided.
A global hub for fake luxury goods, Vietnam cracks down on its black market
The Trump administration wants Vietnam to stamp out its booming counterfeit industry. Locals are divided.