Which records has France’s Kylian Mbappe broken at FIFA World Cup 2026?

From individual milestones to national numbers, several records have tumbled in Mbappe's historic World Cup run.

Norway change World Cup team hotel in Miami days before England showdown

The team spent just one night at their hotel before deciding to leave due to excessive construction noise.

Venezuela’s turn to Israel is about survival, not conviction

Delcy Rodriguez is courting Israel only to secure Washington’s support and undercut her main rival.

Tense standoff at an anti-migrant protest in a South African town

Locals at an anti-migrant protest wielded sticks in an attempt to evict suspected undocumented residents of Alexandra.

Zelenskyy urges urgent efforts in Ukraine to start Patriot production

US President Donald Trump gave his blessing earlier this week to domestic Ukrainian production of the missiles.

Twelve die in wildfire in Spain as heatwave continues in southern Europe

Six people were injured in the blaze in Los Gallardos in the province of Almería.

Strait of Hormuz shipping grinds to halt as US, Iran resume fighting

Brent crude holds steady despite plunge in traffic in critical waterway.

Iran says strikes hit southern areas, but US denies it carried attacks

Iranian state media reported that military headquarters were hit by strikes in Bushehr province and the city of Konarak.

South Korean chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in US share sale

The shares are set to start trading on the Nasdaq on Friday in what will be the largest ever debut by a foreign firm.

Can the US Supreme Court stay independent?

Kim Wehle says rising threats against judges are eroding the rule of law.