What is FC Barcelona’s Negreira case, and what are the charges?
Real Madrid accuse Barcelona of paying former refereeing official Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira between 2001 and 2018.
Red Bull’s Verstappen grabs pole position for Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari will start second on the grid in Sepang, with Red Bull's Isack Hadjar third.
Wired
Best Mosquito Repellents for Your Yard: What Works and What Doesn’t (2026)
After years of testing repellents, traps, and sprays, I found a few ways to keep the bugs at bay—and plenty that aren’t worth the effort.
G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel, will it curb prices?
Global energy prices have been soaring due to the US and Israel's war on Iran and Russia's war on Ukraine.
Who is the mystery co-pilot behind the Flydubai attack?
Accused pilot Hamam al-Hammami reportedly barred from flying in Oman due to concerns over extremist views.
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A Decade-Long Experiment Is Unlocking the Mysteries of the Ocean’s ‘Deep Reefs’
Scientists left structures up to 100 meters under the surface. Here’s what they found when they retrieved them 10 years later.
Yemen’s army claims over 1,500 Houthi casualties in past 24 hours
Government forces close a key crossing connecting Houthi-held al-Houban to government-held Taiz city.
Polls open in Latvia against backdrop of perceived Russia threat
Latvia is not expected to shift its pro-Europe and pro-Ukraine trajectory, but coalition negotiations could be complex.
Turkish court detains football refereeing chief pending corruption trial
Seven officials face an investigation over allegations of manipulation of the referee administration process.
India beat archrivals Pakistan to win Asian Games T20 cricket gold
India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in gold medal match at Asian Games as Hasan Nawaz's 96 in vain in reply to 211-6.
Floods sweep cars through streets after intense rain in Spain
Floodwaters swept cars through Madrigueras, Spain, after near-record rainfall. One woman was killed and 90 rescued.
Man City whistleblower Pinto to lose witness protection amid death threats
Pinto says he will go into hiding for an indefinite period following the Premier League's guilty verdict against City.
The Verge
3D movies are finally worth watching
My colleague Cameron Faulkner models a pair of Xreal glasses. | Photo: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge Why am I suddenly buying up every 3D Blu-ray I can find afte...
Bosnian Serb leader says Bosnia is ‘dead’ ahead of election
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik says Bosnia and Herzegovina is ‘dead’ at a final campaign rally ahead of elections.
Israeli air attack on residential apartment in Gaza kills 5 Palestinians
An Israeli air attack on a residential apartment in Gaza City has killed at least five Palestinians.
To reclaim its sovereignty, Senegal must approach debt differently
The country must break the cycle of flawed structural adjustment that only feeds its debt crisis
Singer Zach Bryan wears Free Palestine shirt at Gillette Stadium
US singer Zach Bryan wore a ‘Free Palestine’ shirt while performing at Gillette Stadium, owned by Robert Kraft.
‘Trauma still there’: A decades-old standoff returns to Northern Ireland
Families who lived through one of the Troubles’ worst flashpoints fear its legacy is reaching another generation.
Flydubai co-pilot stabbed captain with crash axe in ‘terrorist’ attack: UAE
This is a breaking news story.
Gaza voters want jobs and security as Palestinian elections approach
Ahead of first Palestinian national elections in 20 years, people in Gaza hope to rebuild after Israeli destruction.
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New claims that Netanyahu rejected Hamas offer to release captives
Reports are building that Israel rejected a Hamas offer to release all civilian hostages taken on October 7, 2023.
WHO warns of ‘devastating consequences’ due to delayed aid entry into Gaza
The WHO's representative in Palestine calls on Israeli authorities to 'release the pressure on medical supplies'.
Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro draw thousands as campaigns near end
Brazilian President Lula da Silva held his final campaign rally in Rio de Janeiro on Friday
10 injured after car crashes into rugby supporters in Australia
New South Wales police say the driver, an 18-year-old rugby league fan, has been arrested.
India’s Cockroach Party headlines day of anti-establishment protests
India’s Cockroach Janta Party launches protest after millions of voters were allegedly improperly removed from rolls.
Two Iranians charged over alleged plot targeting Jewish community in UK
Two Iranian men are accused of preparing to commit an act of terrorism in Manchester ahead of Yom Kippur.
G7 nations bow to US pressure and avoid crippling diesel ban
Crude oil prices eased after G7 leaders bowed to US President Donald Trump’s demand to release oil and diesel reserves.
Dominican Republic bans Haiti from its stadiums after football fans clash
Fans forced their way through entrances, damaging a gate at the teams' CONCACAF Nations League match in Santo Domingo.
Israeli air attack on Gaza City apartment kills at least five
No warning was given before the deadly Israeli attack hit Remal, one of Gaza City's most crowded neighbourhoods.