UN discusses prevention of genocide: Six times it failed to do just that

The UN General Assembly meets amid Israel's genocide on Gaza, Myanmar's genocide against the Rohingya, and other crises.

Netanyahu says his ties with Trump are ‘fine’, takes aim at Turkiye

In Fox News interview, Israeli prime minister lauds US alliance and argues that Ankara should not receive F-35 jets.

Portugal vs Spain LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16

Live coverage and text updates of the World Cup last-16 clash between Portugal and Spain in Dallas in the US.

Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban

United States President Donald Trump says Fifa “made the right decision” to suspend Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban, adding that otherwise, it would have left a “big stain” on the World…

The pitfalls of institutionalising US military aid to Israel

Shielding US commitments to Israel from congressional scrutiny would be harmful for both countries.

Israeli attack on vehicle in Lebanon kills at least four

Israel continues to strike targets in southern Lebanon despite US-brokered ceasefire agreement.

FIFA World Cup: Mohamed Salah and the ghosts of Egypt’s ‘golden generation’

Salah has previously taken flak from Egypt fans but now leads an undefeated team into the round of 16 to face Argentina.

At least 25 killed in Sri Lanka prison riots

The two days of violence at Negombo Prison are the worst prison riots in the country in years.

Watch: Russian attack leaves gaping hole in Kyiv residential building

The BBC’s Sarah Rainsford is at the scene of one of the blasts to hit Ukraine’s capital overnight.

Wildfire in southern France forces evacuation of 10,000 people

Tour de France organisers ban spectators from stage three as a wildfire hits the Pyrénées-Orientales region.