Samuel Eto’o urges support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Former star striker, now head of Cameroon's FA, backs Infantino despite mounting pressure on him to resign.
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Is UK's Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine?
Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Greta Thunberg joins 10,000 climate marchers in Stockholm
Around 10,000 people marched through Stockholm on Sunday demanding stronger climate action, a month before Sweden's general election.
Trump threatens to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles to 50% after trade talks collapse
"Canada has been ripping off the United States of America for years," the president wrote in a post on his Truth Social account.
US to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles after trade talks break down, Trump says
"Canada has been ripping off the United States of America for years," the president wrote in a post on his Truth Social account.
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Why Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in West Bank are pogroms
Israeli settler attacks, aided by military, increasingly fit the definition of a pogrom.
Australia has just 12,000 sea lions left – and ‘carnage’ may await them as bird flu takes hold, scientists warn
Virus has already caused catastrophic losses in pinnipeds in South America and sub-Antarctica, particularly among pupsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastScientists have warned deadly H5 bird flu could cause “carnage” for Australia’s seal and sea lion populations after detection of the virus in long-nosed fur seals in South Australia.SA confirmed Australia’s first case in a ...
Mainland China’s ship activity near Taiwan hits record for third month in a row
Mainland Chinese government vessel sightings around Taiwan have reached record levels for a third straight month, as Beijing expands its law enforcement footprint east of the island following the announcement in late May of Tokyo-Manila maritime boundary talks over the area. Taiwan’s defence ministry said that in the first 24 days of August it detected mainland coastguard, survey and other officia...
The UK will help Ukraine make long-range missiles by sharing classified tech information
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces the U.K. will help Ukraine make its own long-range missiles
Ukraine's amputee veterans celebrate independence day with grueling endurance challenge
Military amputees and veterans in Ukraine marked Independence Day by completing Iron Week, a grueling seven-day endurance event covering more than 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) across the country
Prince Harry to leave board of African Parks conservation nonprofit
Prince Harry is stepping down as a trustee of African Parks, a nonprofit managing protected areas in 13 countries
‘We don’t need Canada’: Trump threatens to double auto tariffs after trade talks collapse
US tariffs on all Canadian cars and trucks, automotive parts and steel will be increased to 50% starting January 1, 2027, President Donald Trump said in a social post on Monday. Doubling down on his threats, Trump said the US does not “need” Canada after trade talks between the two countries collapsed over the weekend.
Trump threatens 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks amid trade row
US tariffs on all cars and trucks, automotive parts and steel would be increased to 50 per cent starting January 1 next year, President Donald Trump said in a social post on Monday after trade talks with Canada collapsed over the weekend. “Build in the U.S. and there are ZERO TARIFFS. Canada will be treated like a State no longer!” Trump wrote. “On Trade, and in other ways, also, they are among t...
Houses set on fire as fresh violence erupts in India’s Manipur
Several houses were set ablaze in India’s Manipur state, followed by gunfire between two groups.
Meet the Indian food safety officer shaking up Mumbai with viral raids
Tukaram Mundhe is an Indian bureaucrat on a mission. As a state food safety commissioner, the 51-year-old has raided food businesses in the country’s commercial capital Mumbai in an unprecedented crackdown on poor hygiene and unsafe food that has captivated the public nationwide. Mundhe has led the suspension of food permits of four Domino’s and one Pizza Hut outlet in recent weeks, and has also t...
Chinese tech, pharma firms eye Hong Kong as springboard for global expansion
Mainland Chinese technology and pharmaceutical companies are using Hong Kong as a launching pad for global expansion, industry leaders have said, as a major state-owned drugmaker weighs whether to invest in the city’s Northern Metropolis megaproject. The comments highlighting the city’s international background and professional expertise were made during a six-day trip to the rest of the Greater B...
UK PM Burnham vows support for Ukraine despite 'outrageous threats' from Russia
It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.
Guns, axes, explosives: violent museum heists are on the rise, says Europol
EU police agency says shift could point to involvement of new criminal networks focused on specific artefactsRobberies at European museums are becoming increasingly violent, with thieves brandishing guns, assaulting staff and using sledgehammers, axes and even explosives to smash their way into buildings and display cases, according to a Europol report.The EU police agency said while museum thefts...
Crazy about castles? This interactive map lets you explore thousands of them around the world
Your next castle-filled trip could be mapped out for you with an interactive tool which pinpoints more than 7,700 castles, fortresses and palaces across 141 countries.
US-Canada trade war deepens as Trump threatens additional tariffs
The US-Canada trade war shows no signs of easing. Canadian negotiators walked away from talks in Washington as Prime Minister Mark Carney accused the Trump administration of making disproportionate demands at the last minute. The US now is levying 50% tariffs on 20 billion dollars of Canadian goods, with Canada's retaliatory tariffs on US goods set to take effect in early September. The fight coul...
Trump escalates trade war with Canada with threat to raise tariffs on vehicles and steel – live
The president says a 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks, steel and auto parts will take effect on 1 January 2027Sign up for the US Breaking News emailDonald Trump expanded his 50% tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts and steel today, after trade negotiations between Washington and Ottowa broke down last week.On Truth Social, the president blasted Canada, and said the new duties will go in...
Man suspected of killing five people in Oregon found dead, officials say
Authorities suspect Benjamin Charles Parker, 36, died by suicide after he was found in vehicle in Washington stateA man suspected of killing five people in rural Oregon was found dead in a suspected suicide, local law enforcement officials said on Sunday.The five homicide victims were found on Saturday at a home in a rural community near Forest Grove, Oregon, about 30 miles (48km) outside...
Volkswagen workers condemn ‘disastrous’ communication over job cuts
Employees have criticised Volkswagen’s management as the German carmaker considers further job cuts and the future of several plants.
The Cat in the Hat is terrorising TikTok — but how did this horror trend get so out of hand?
A new fear has been unlocked — and it's wearing a top hat. Police have since issued a statement after some TikTok users became concerned a life-sized version of The Cat in the Hat was stalking the streets in the UK and Ireland.
Video shows hundreds held captive after Nigeria mosque kidnapping
Gunmen attacked worshippers in Dekara village on Friday taking women, children and older peopleAn armed group has posted a video showing what residents said were about 600 women, children and older people abducted in an attack on a mosque in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State last week.The video, posted on Facebook and WhatsApp, showed large groups of people seated in a forested area surroun...
About 90,000 urged to evacuate as fast-moving wildfire threatens Reno, Nevada
‘Human-caused’, wind-driven fire in Reno leaves thousands of homes and businesses without power, officials sayAbout 90,000 residents of Reno, Nevada, and the adjacent North Valley are under evacuation orders as a fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire bears down on the city.The Hawk fire began on Saturday to the north-west of the city, and quickly grew, showing “extreme fire behavior”. It stood at a li...
Arthur creator Marc Brown sells Martha’s Vineyard home for $6.4 million after 37 years
Marc Brown, the creator of Arthur, along with his wife, has sold their beloved Martha's Vineyard estate for a substantial $6.4 million. This historic property, meticulously restored over thirty-seven years, was a sanctuary for Brown's creativity, where he penned half the Arthur books. With this sale, they conclude a significant chapter in their lives and have already acquired a new home in New Yor...