‘Sealed in blood’: Where does the China-North Korea alliance stand today?
China and North Korea are celebrating the 65th anniversary of a friendship treaty this week.
Trump threatens Iran after chants for his death erupted at Khamenei funeral
US president warns the US will decimate Iran amid alleged assassination plots as regional mediators try to save MoU.
Wembanyama signs contract with Spurs for five years, $252m: Report
Victor Wemnanyama, the NBA's tallest player, inked the third-largest rookie extension in history.
World Cup quarterfinals today: Schedule, predictions, Haaland’s viral rise
England face Norway and Argentina take on Switzerland for the final two World Cup semifinal spots.
Argentina vs Switzerland: World Cup quarterfinal – Messi, prediction, news
Lionel Messi's Argentina faces Breel Embolo's Switzerland for a place in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Venezuelan doctors convert restaurant into a clinic after earthquake
Volunteers in La Guaira have transformed a fast-food restaurant into an emergency clinic.
Meta backtracks on AI-image feature for Instagram due to privacy backlash
Meta has rolled back its ‘Muse Image’ AI feature after widespread backlash over privacy and consent.
Scaloni not surprised by Messi’s World Cup form at 39 – ‘He’s a machine’
A muscle strain threatened to derail Messi's 2026 World Cup but he has been Argentina's best player with eight goals.
Are the US and Iran at war again?
Iranian leaders say they’ll never surrender and US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire is ‘over'.
‘We are the lost generation of Sudan’: Students in exile
Years of conflict have left thousands of Sudanese students struggling to continue their education in exile.
Conor McGregor weighs in at 170.5 pounds for UFC 329 bout vs Max Holloway
Irishman McGregor, former two-division champion and still one of UFC's most famous fighters, has not fought since 2021.
Kane vs Haaland in England vs Norway World Cup quarterfinal of strikers
Haaland termed a 'beast' by England's Kane as the lethal forwards aim to carry their teams into the semifinals.
Yamal does not mind lack of goals if Spain win World Cup 2026
Spanish star has scored just one goal in the World Cup, where he has been sharing celebrations with his little brother.
Zaporizhzhia’s mayor says Russian advance reaches city’s outskirts
Emergency crews are searching for survivors after a Russian air strike on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia.
Why the new US housing bill won’t fix the crisis
Why the new US housing bill won't fix the crisis.
Iran war live: US demands Iran publicly state Strait of Hormuz open for all
US said to be pushing for public statement that Iran will not fire at commercial ships passing through Strait of Hormuz
Nicaragua strips lawyers of certification in latest crackdown on dissent
The government of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo has been accused of human rights abuses against critics.
Cuba suffers second island-wide blackout in a week amid Trump fuel blockade
US President Donald Trump has placed the Caribbean island under a de facto oil blockade, straining its power grid.
Apple files lawsuit accusing ChatGPT maker OpenAI of stealing trade secrets
The complaint alleges a coordinated effort by two former Apple employees and OpenAI to steal confidential information.
Colombia’s Jaminton Campaz receives death threats after World Cup exit
Campaz was threatened after failing to score in the last-16 match against Switzerland, which Colombia lost on penalties.
Under Lula, Amazon deforestation falls to lowest level in a decade
The figures come months before Brazil’s presidential election, with Lula promising to end illegal deforestation by 2030.
Canada’s Bill C-36 tackles AI privacy. Is it enough?
Canada’s new privacy bill promises stronger protections for children, but experts say it still misses risks in the AI world.
Spain leave it late to book semifinal date with France
Mikel Merino comes off the bench to break Belgian hearts after slip from sub keeper Senne Lammens.
Dozens of abducted schoolchildren and teachers rescued in Nigeria
The hostages were taken from three separate schools in the southwestern state of Oyo in May.
Lebanon historic sites destroyed by Israeli strikes
Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have caused catastrophic destruction and damaged historic landmarks.
How Wong Kim Ark’s legacy reignited the fight for birthright citizenship
Sandra Wong did not know her great-grandfather growing up. But his legacy would catapult her into the public eye.
Ukrainian attacks cause chaos at fuel stations across Russia
Ukraine’s targeting of Russia’s major oil refineries has sparked a nationwide fuel shortage.
Donald Trump removes final members of independent US election commission
The dismissals leave the federal election body vacant as Trump presses for broader changes to US voting rules.
Egypt World Cup team return home to hero’s welcome after historic run
Egypt’s squad has returned home to a hero’s welcome following their controversial exit from the World Cup.
What happened at France v Morocco
France faced Morocco in a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semi-final.