World Cup 2026 prize money, fees to be increased for all teams: FIFA

Football's global governing body promises to increase funding for the tournament to help cover participation costs.

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Dynamic pricing adding to ‘dystopian’ 2026 World Cup, ex-Liverpool CEO says

Peter Moore accuses FIFA of undermining the spirit of the World Cup through extortionate ticket prices and greed.

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Iran’s foreign minister in Russia for talks

Iran’s foreign minister in Russia for talks

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Russia attacks Odesa, claims Ukraine hit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Ukrainian attack on captured Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant kills one worker, according to managers installed by Russia.

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North Korea opens museum commemorating troops killed fighting for Russia

Russia and North Korea deepen ties with plans for military cooperation and a symbolic memorial museum in Pyongyang.

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The war on Iran is eroding nuclear non-proliferation

US-Israeli attacks on Iran under the pretext of ending a nuclear weapons programme are damaging confidence in the NPT.

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Questions over Trump’s security after shooting at press gala

After gunshots echoed at this year’s Correspondents' dinner, security measures for President Trump came under scrutiny.

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Iran’s top diplomat in Russia as Tehran intensifies efforts to end the war

Pakistan and Oman remain involved in backchannel efforts to prevent a return to open US-Israel war on Iran.

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War and neglect fuel deadly measles epidemic in Sudan’s Darfur

Measles kills 70 in East Darfur's Labado in a few weeks as healthcare collapse leaves families without medicines.

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‘I have to protect them’: The man guarding Mauritania’s rare Islamic books

Chinguetti was once a popular desert library town attracting scholars from the Muslim world to its precious collections.

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ACL injury ends Xavi Simons’ World Cup 2026 dream with Netherlands

Dutch midfielder suffers a suspected ACL injury in his right knee, ending his chances of playing in the FIFA World Cup.

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Iran war: What’s happening on day 59 amid diplomatic push to end conflict?

Iran discusses diplomatic solutions with regional partners as Trump says Iran could telephone if it wants to talk.

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Zaragoza goalkeeper punches player, sparks brawl in La Liga 2 derby match

Real Zaragoza's Esteban Andrada faces a ban for punching Huesca's Jorge Pulido after being shown a red card.

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King Charles US visit: What to know about the itinerary, Congress address

King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s visit comes amid US–UK tensions and the 250th anniversary of US independence.

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Pro-Palestine group accused of raiding Elbit factory face trial in Germany

Five European activists known as the 'Ulm Five' are said to have raided a site linked to Israel's largest weapons maker.

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Rockets thrash LeBron’s Lakers; Wembanyama triumphant on Spurs’ return

Spurs beat Trail Blazers 114–93 series lead as DPOY Wembanyama returns from concussion protocol.

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Taiwan court hands down jail terms in TSMC trade secrets case

Ex-Tokyo Electron employee sentenced to 10 years, four other defendants receive between 10 months and six years.

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From Australia to Vietnam, the Iran war is fuelling demand for EVs

Electric vehicle sales are surging in many markets as conflict drives up the cost of running petrol and diesel vehicles.

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Satellite images show scale of Israeli destruction of south Lebanon towns

Satellite images taken reveal the Israeli military's massive scale of damage to towns in south Lebanon.

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Oil prices rise amid stalled US-Iran peace talks

Brent crude rises more than 2 percent after Washington and Tehran fail to hold second round of talks in Pakistan.

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