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,…
Eight rescued from seaplane that landed in Manhattan’s East River
In a hard landing, a plane touches down with excessive vertical speed or force, exceeding the manufacturer limit. The FAA said on social media that air traffic control «was not providing services to the aircraft» at the time of the incident. The New York…
Zelensky warns of new Russian attacks as battle for Kostyantynivka continues
Ukraine‘s Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Kyiv and Moscow‘s troops were still battling for the key eastern town of Kostyantynivka, which the Kremlin has claimed it has captured. Moscow earlier this week announced it had taken the outpost…
World Cup 2026: US striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game red card ban suspended by Fifa
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was among those who had demanded the decision be reviewed. Asked about the USA’s World Cup performance during a news conference, Rubio said: «It was great. They got screwed with that red card. «There needs to be an…
Some Lebanese Christian villages ‘asked to be annexed to Israel’, Netanyahu says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon had asked to be annexed by Israel, in order to be protected from Hezbollah militants. Lebanon was drawn into the wider Middle East war on March 2…