FIFA faces US probe over World Cup ticket prices less than two weeks before the tournament
The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have issued subpoenas to FIFA as part of a formal investigation into allegedly deceptive ticketing practices ahead of the 2026 World…
Plans for Gaza International Stabilisation Force in question as troop pledges stall
The Iran war has made it more difficult for Arab and Muslim leaders to openly cooperate with the United States and Israel, which many in the region view as aggressors.…
New Russian law allows bank employees to take down Ukrainian drones
Russia moves to arm bank staff with electronic warfare gear against Ukrainian drones, in a sign its military defences are struggling amid its all-out war against Ukraine, now in its…
Sex? ‘Non, merci’: New poll finds young French women place less importance on sexual relations
According to a new study by the French Institute of Public Opinion, Gen Z women generally place less importance on sex and are more open about masturbating. As for being…
Did the EU-Mercosur trade agreement allow ‘worm-infested’ Brazilian coffee into Europe?
Posts by French and Polish politicians have falsely connected a rejected shipment of Brazilian coffee to the EU-Mercosur trade deal. Read More
Five arrests as Portuguese police investigate alleged corruption within Socialist Party
A police statement said 37 individuals have been named as suspects. Read More
Fire rips through dormitory at girl’s school in Kenya, killing at least 16 students
There have been many devastating school fires in Kenya, where boarding schools are common as a colonial legacy of missionaries and British rule. Read more at Read More
Dalai Lama attends swearing‑in of Tibetan government‑in‑exile in India
Penpa Tsering, the head of Tibet’s government‑in‑exile, was sworn in for a second term at a ceremony in Dharamshala, India, attended by the Dalai Lama. Read more at Read More
Viral ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo spared from Eid sacrifice and sent to zoo
Bangladesh’s national zoo has taken custody of a rare albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump”, sparing the animal from sacrifice during Eid al-Adha celebrations. Read more at Read More
La Roja to wear Loewe at 2026 and 2030 World Cups
Spain’s national football team has entered into a four-year partnership with Loewe, the Spanish luxury fashion house. Read More