UK launches ‘Great British Summer Savings’ to ease family costs
Families to benefit from reduced VAT to help lower costs at theme parks, theatres, zoos, and museums.
Iran’s World Cup hopes hit US visa hurdles
Players from Iran’s national football team are in Turkey applying for US visas for the 2026 World Cup.
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The all-time greats who have shone on the biggest stage and written their names in football World Cup folklore.
Poll finds nearly three-quarters of Democratic voters oppose aid to Israel
The US ally has seen support plummet in recent years amid widespread anger over its genocidal war on Gaza.
Displaced Lebanese woman bakes 3,000 loaves daily for war-hit community
Soubhiye Zeiter vowed to feed people affected by war even after being displaced from her home.
Net migration to the UK falls by nearly 50 percent amid tighter policies
The ONS says net migration fell to 171,000 in the 12 months to the end of December from 331,000 a year earlier.
Mayor cuts limited World Cup tickets for New Yorkers to $50 after furore
Pricing for 2026 World Cup has been under heavy scrutiny, including in New York where city mayor cuts limited tickets.
Shocked Maguire posts on Insta that he is not in England’s World Cup squad
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has announced on social media that he is not going to World Cup 2026.
Russia and China condemn US over indictment of former Cuban leader
It comes after the US charged Raúl Castro with murder, the latest move putting pressure on the regime.
Top UN court rules workers’ right to strike ‘protected’ in key treaty
The nonbinding ruling is expected to be hailed as a victory by workers' groups and influence global labour relations.
French Open rejects prize money change despite tennis stars’ boycott threat
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and No 4 Coco Gauff have led player complaints about reduced pay at French Open.
‘Lingering shock from tragedy’ weeks after Minab school bombing
Residents are calling for justice weeks after US missiles killed at least 156 people at a school in Minab, Iran.
Trump says he’ll speak to Taiwan’s leader: Why that is significant
Analysts say the remarks are less a sign of closer US-Taiwan ties than another example of Trump’s unpredictability.
Why are India’s mosques turning into temple disputes?
India’s courts are reopening mosque disputes despite laws meant to protect religious sites. What changed?
Is the West de-risking from China or containing its economy?
As the US and Europe push to reduce reliance on China, Beijing tightens control over supply chains.
Charges dismissed against official at school where six-year-old shot teacher
The child fired a single shot at a teacher, who had to have surgery after the incident in 2023.
Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows
A video showing a far-right Israeli minister taunting activists who were kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs has been widely condemned.
Putin and Lukashenko monitor joint Russia-Belarus nuclear exercises
Moscow and Minsk hold strategic nuclear drills with the two countries' leaders participating via video conference.
Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash
The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.
Afghan women’s refugee team returns to world cricket post Taliban exclusion
Afghanistan women's refugee team will tour United Kingdom in June and be guests at July's World Cup final at Lord's.