2026 World Cup: five key facts about FIFA’s biggest ever tournament
The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, 104 matches and three host nations. With record figures, extreme heat risks and Super Bowl-style spectacle, the North American…
UEFA extends competition ban on Russian teams and clubs for 2026/27 season
UEFA has revised its list of eligible teams, confirming the continued exclusion of Russian representatives from its competitions. Clubs and national teams will miss out on European tournaments, the Nations…
Latest news bulletin | June 7th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 7th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
NATO drills: France to test AI battlefield tech as alternative to US system
Arcadia, developed with French firms, is a European response to Maven, an AI command and control system used by NATO that was developed by the US company Palantir. Read More
Cannes winner Jafar Panahi faces prison and travel ban from Iran
On Sunday, Mostafa Nili, lawyer for Jafar Panahi, announced that a Tehran Revolutionary Court has rejected the objections and fully upheld the in-absentia verdict against the prominent Iranian filmmaker. Read…
Pompeii excavations reveal equid skeleton at House of the Chaste Lovers
The remains of an equid were discovered in a bakery area of Pompeii’s House of the Chaste Lovers complex, offering new insights into the role of working animals in Roman…
Man opens fire in central Israel killing one person and injuring five others
Israeli media say the attacker carried out the shootings from inside his car, allowing him to reach several locations within a matter of minutes. Read more at Read More
Qatari designers make North American runway debut in Toronto
Three emerging Qatari and Qatar-based designers made their North American runway debut at Fashion Art Toronto, showcasing their work to international audiences as part of the Qatar, Canada and Mexico…
EU must act before China cripples European industries, warns EPP chief
Countries like France are pushing for a tougher stance against Beijing, arguing that Chinese overproduction is straining an already struggling European economy. Read More
Nigerian army frees 360 abducted people in Borno, including children
Borno State remains the epicentre of Nigeria’s long-running insurgency, with Boko Haram and ISWAP continuing to pose significant security threats despite ongoing military operations. Read More