Italian officials roundly reject proposal to replace Iran squad at 2026 World Cup
Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third successive time after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their qualifying playoff final. Read More
Reigning two-time champ Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of French Open due to wrist injury
Alcaraz posted on X on Friday that he would also not play in the preceding Italian Open in Rome, where he also won last year. Read More
PSG vs Bayern – a semifinal for the ages and football at its very best
In this special football edition of The Ring, we deconstruct a Champions League game that will go down in history as one of the best ever. Nine goals – can…
Trump says US will reduce troop presence in Germany ‘a lot further’ than initial 5,000 withdrawal
Trump indicated without sharing details that a substantial further reduction of US troop presence in Germany was imminent, just a day after the Pentagon announced a withdrawal of 5,000 soldiers.…
Trump says Iran has ‘not yet paid a big enough price’ as he reviews new peace proposal
The US president had earlier in the week refused another Iranian proposal, saying Tehran is not willing to give Washington what it “needs to have” to strike a deal. Read…
Summer holiday reading: The best travel books to inspire your next trip
From classic memoirs to modern fiction, these travel books capture the spirit of adventure and are perfect to pack for your next holiday. Read More
Latest news bulletin | May 3rd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 3rd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Businessman dies after alleged beating in custody over brother’s Starlink detention
Reports from Iran suggest that a citizen named Hesam Alaeeddin, son of the founder of Alaeddin Mall in Tehran, was killed while being taken into custody by security forces. Read…
Double delight for Tajikistan on Day 2 in Dushanbe
Day 2 of the Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 brought more joy for the home crowd, with Muhiddin Asadulloev and Somon Makhmadbekov both taking gold. Gankhaich Bold and Aleksandra Kowalewska also…
Robert Fico will back Ukraine’s EU membership after call, Zelenskyy says
Zelenskyy said they had invited each other to meet. Slovakia’s prime minister has backed Viktor Orbán’s isolated line on Ukraine, though less fervently than the outgoing Hungarian leader. Read More