Kane double fires England to comeback win over DR Congo at World Cup 2026
England survive huge scare against DR Congo to win 2-1 and set up last 16 clash with cohosts Mexico.
Albania warned EU accession at risk over Jared Kushner-backed resort plans
Proposed development of protected shorelines and wildlife zones violates EU environmental policy, says MEP
MEPs have warned Albania that EU accession talks are at risk if the government does not “change course” over plans for a luxury resort backed by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.
Tineke Strik, the Dutch MEP heading a European parliament fact-finding mission to the Balkan nation, said Albania’s leadership was “playing with fire” by pursuing the €1.4bn (£1.2bn) real-estate venture that would, she said, wreak havoc on virgin coastline.
Continue reading...Ukrainian charged in Germany over Nord Stream blasts
Ukraine denies involvement in the case which may have serious implications for its relationship with Germany.
Ukrainian charged in Germany over Nord Stream blasts
Ukraine denies involvement in the case which may have serious implications for its relationship with Germany.
Iran Risks New War Front as Kurdish Attacks Rise Amid US Ceasefire – Newsweek
- Iran Risks New War Front as Kurdish Attacks Rise Amid US Ceasefire Newsweek
- Six Kurdish fighters killed in IRGC ambush as clashes spread across western Iran Fox News
- 3 IRGC members killed in twin attacks as Iran intensifies Kurdish crackdown Al-Monitor
- 2 IRGC members shot dead at home in Iran, in what state media calls ‘terrorism’ The Times of Israel
- Death toll from Baneh checkpoint clash rises to three ڕێکخراوی مافی مرۆڤی هەنگاو
How AI is being weaponised against India’s Muslim women
For years, India's Muslim women have been subject to online abuse.
US says it won’t agree to renew USMCA
USMCA came into effect on July 1, 2020, and is slated to expire after 16 years.
Ship runs aground in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media says – PBS
- Ship runs aground in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media says PBS
- Iran war updates: Tehran rejects third-party intervention for Hormuz Al Jazeera
- Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ‘forceful response’ AP News
- U.S. tries to talk Iran out of tolls as talks resume in Doha Axios
- After U.S.-Iran War, Oman Is Said to Propose Strait of Hormuz Fee Plan The New York Times
Three dead after massive World Cup celebrations in Mexico City
Health officials say three people died during massive celebrations in Mexico City after Mexico’s 2-0 World Cup win.
Nigeria to seek compensation for property abandoned by citizens fleeing South Africa
Nigeria's High Commissioner says businesses and properties left behind by returnees are being documented.
Nigeria to seek compensation for property abandoned by citizens fleeing South Africa
Nigeria's High Commissioner says businesses and properties left behind by returnees are being documented.
Germany charges Ukrainian over Nord Stream pipeline blasts – Reuters
- Germany charges Ukrainian over Nord Stream pipeline blasts Reuters
- Germany: Ukrainian national charged over Nord Stream blasts DW.com
- German prosecutors charge Ukrainian suspect over Nord Stream explosions Al Jazeera
- Zelenskyy comments on charges against Ukrainian national in Germany over Nord Stream explosions Українська правда
- Ukrainian charged in Germany over Nord Stream blasts BBC
Bibles, Home Alone and perfume: Six takeaways from Trump’s 2025 finances
Official documents show the US president made billions of dollars as he returned to the White House.
US reportedly mulls pulling troops from Saudi Arabia as ties sour over Iran war – The Times of Israel
- US reportedly mulls pulling troops from Saudi Arabia as ties sour over Iran war The Times of Israel
- How the Iran War Ignited a Clash Between Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince The New York Times
- Exclusive | A Dispute Over Opening Hormuz Drives a Wedge Into U.S.-Saudi Relations WSJ
- Iran war drives wedge between US and Saudi Arabia — as America considers drastic change in Middle East New York Post
- US, Saudi Arabia clashed during Iran war over Operation Project Freedom The Jerusalem Post
Businessman goes on trial over murder of Maltese journalist
Yorgen Fenech denies any involvement in the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017.
Watch: Two people climb to highest point of Empire State Building
The two were atop the 1,454 ft (443 m) building for at least ten minutes and displayed a large banner before climbing down.
China hushes up a plane crash in the heart of its capital – The Economist
- China hushes up a plane crash in the heart of its capital The Economist
- Pilot that hit Beijing's tallest building had suffered from anxiety, authorities say BBC
- Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper CNN
- Beijing plane crash clouds China's low-altitude flights, uncovers safety gaps Reuters
- ‘Unprecedented’ plane crash tests Beijing’s sense of security Financial Times
Europeans to fill almost all gaps left by US in NATO defence plans, source says – Reuters
- Europeans to fill almost all gaps left by US in NATO defence plans, source says Reuters
- Erdogan Shows Europe Why NATO Needs Turkey’s Clout on Defense Bloomberg.com
- Beyond Defense Spending: What's at Stake for NATO in Ankara Chicago Council on Global Affairs
- At the NATO Summit, Europe Faces an Accelerating U.S. Decoupling Council on Foreign Relations
- NATO summit in Turkey may be Trump’s last as he reevaluates U.S. role in European security Washington Times
Man guilty of attempted murder of three children in Dublin
Riad Bouchaker denied attempting to murder three children and assaulting four other people on 23 November 2023.
Canada to join Eurovision song contest from 2027
Country is first to join since Australia in 2015 as event director says it ‘continues to welcome the world’
Canada will join the Eurovision song contest in 2027, becoming the first new participant since Australia in 2015, organisers have announced.
Participation is not limited to countries in geographic Europe and instead is open to all members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which Canada joined last week. Australia is an associate member.
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