Ecuador’s Carapaz wins Tour de France stage 18, Pogacar loses key climbing teammate
Ecuador’s Richard Carapaz emerged from a six-man group to climb to victory on the Alpine 18th stage of the Tour de France on Thursday. The former Giro d’Italia winner attacked his breakaway companions with just over three kilometres to ride…
Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
During Trump’s first term as US president, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain signed the Abraham Accords, resulting in a historic normalisation of relations between Israel and two Arab nations – the first in decades. Sudan, Morocco…
Why Iran is targeting Kuwait’s desalination plants as part of its war strategy
Concerns are mounting over Kuwait’s water supply after Iran once again struck power stations and desalination plants on Monday, sparking fires in a fourth consecutive day of attacks. In response, authorities have asked the public to reduce their…
Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage
So what effect is all this having on the wider region? Firstly, it is important to note that two countries previously wracked by ruinous civil wars – Iraq and Syria – are now largely peaceful and stable, at least compared to where they were. The Gaza War…
After meeting with Moscow, Washington reiterates wish to mediate Ukraine war
On the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Manila – the US and Russian foreign ministers met face-to-face. It’s been more than a year since Marco Rubio and Sergei Lavrov last spoke. Washington is attempting to revive its mediation efforts to end…
Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May
Oil prices hit $100 a barrel for the first time since May as the escalating conflict in the Middle East reignited fears over global energy supplies. Brent crude – the global benchmark for oil prices – rose more than 6% on Thursday following…
How the student 'Cockroach' movement grew its influence across India
Young Indians are keeping up the pressure – continuing their demands for the Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan – to step down. This as their online satirical group the «Cockroach People’s Party» grows in stature and support. It won…
‘Let’s enjoy the ride’ says Elon Musk, as AI risk concerns mount
He also pushed back on suggestions he supports «far right» views. Minton Beddoes said both data and her own experience of living in the UK told a different story to the image portrayed by the trillionaire in his X posts. «You come see my country that I…
US ‘not willing to put pressure on Russia’ despite wanting progress in Ukraine
Russia’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit on July 23, in a first since September 2025 as Washington has shifted its focus from Ukraine to the war in the Middle East.…
Around 12,000 evacuated in France fires as firefighter killed in Italy
Around 12,000 people have been evacuated from the south-west of France as the country battles ongoing wildfires days after two firefighters died near Bordeaux airport, French media reported. The Gironde region government said more than 2,000 hectares…