FIFA World Cup: Five key takeaways from 2026 edition won by Spain
Spain beat Argentina, but talking points remain. Should there be 48 or 64 teams? Hydration breaks? The 'dark arts'?
Lebanon’s military starts ‘pilot zone’ takeover in south
Implementation of the trilateral framework agreement between Israel, Lebanon and the US is to start in three villages.
Philippine sailor injured during clash with Chinese coast guard
A member of China’s coast guard is accused of injuring a Philippine sailor after striking him with a wooden baton.
Israeli air strike injures 14 in Gaza City
An Israeli air strike on Gaza City injured at least 14 people, according to Gaza health officials.
Spain team arrives home after winning the World Cup
World champions Spain have landed home carrying the World Cup trophy a day after defeating Argentina in the final.
Andy Burnham pledges end to political instability as he becomes UK PM
Britain's seventh PM in a decade pledged major changes in bid to see off populist forces that are making large gains.
Ebola death toll in DRC surges to at least 930 as outbreak continues spread
Ebola spreading faster than any previous outbreak in DRC, with 37 new deaths recorded over just 24 hours at the weekend.
Yemen’s Houthis declare naval blockade of Saudi Arabia: What to know
Yemeni group says the announcement is based on the principle of 'an eye for an eye'.
Who is Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas’s newly elected political chief?
Hamas has announced the election of Khalil al-Hayya as the new head of its political bureau.














