Bangladesh courts China even as ties with India improve
Bangladeshi analysts further point out that the alleged inflammatory comments against Bangladesh during India’s West Bengal state elections by Hindu-nationalist politicians are sending mixed signals to Dhaka. «All these things got high visibility…
Could islamist fighters take Timbuktu? – Spotlight
Mali’s military junta is facing one of its most serious security challenges in months. A wave of coordinated attacks by the jihadist group JNIM and its Tuareg ally, the FLA, has targeted army positions across the north of the country, raising fresh…
Australian PM apologises for ‘inappropriate’ comments about Kylie Minogue
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised «unequivocally» for comments he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week. The leader had made an appearance on the Bush Deep podcast with comedian Nikki Osborne, who asked…
Haaland dumps Brazil out of World Cup as Norway reach quarters for first time
Erling Haaland scored twice late in the second half as Norway stunned five-times champions Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup round of 16 on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals. The five-time champions, who missed their first World Cup penalty since 1986,…
The African fishermen who blame Chinese trawlers for their woes
West Africa remains the global epicentre for illegal fishing. An estimated 40% of the world’s unlicensed catch can be traced to its waters, according to a 2024 global report., external The study estimated that this costs West African nations a…
World Cup 2026: Haaland brace sinks Brazil as Norway storm into quarter-finals
Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway through to a first World Cup quarter-final with a stunning 2-1 win over Brazil that condemned the five-time champions to their earliest exit since 1990. Norway goalkeeper Orlan Nyland produced a…
Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why this moment matters for France
This appeal verdict will decide Le Pen’s political future and in effect fire the starting pistol on the presidential race. The first round is on 18 April 2027, and the run-off is on 2 May. She was barred from holding public office for five years on…
Mexico vs England live: Azteca fortress hosts the Three Lions in World Cup blockbuster
Home Sport Live Issued on: 06/07/2026 – 00:59 Can Mexico continue their perfect run on home soil against England? © FMM Graphic Studio Co-hosts Mexico aim to leave home soil with a bang as they take on Harry Kane’s England in their final game at…
How Iran’s new regime is very different to what came before
Trump is fond of saying that he’s achieved regime change in Iran. Vali Nasr doesn’t disagree, but says this has actually worked to Tehran’s advantage. «A whole new generation has taken over,» he says. «They have a very clear agenda.…
FIFA lifts Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension after Trump calls Infantino
US President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday. Balogun, the American leader with three goals,…