Asian Champions League: Iran clubs face Qatar-UAE sides at neutral venues
Following the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, the first match of the Iranian league was played last week.
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Iran clubs face Qatar and UAE sides at neutral venues in Champions League
Following the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, the first match of the Iranian league was played last week.
Russia sent explosives, drone parts to Iran via secret route to rebuild arsenal
U.S. tourist killed by lightning strike while hiking Sicily’s Mount Etna
The 29-year-old man from Kansas was found and transported to hospital by helicopter crew after being struck on Sunday in a prohibited area on Etna's eastern slope.
In Spain’s Ceuta, migrant women tell of sexual harassment: ‘it’s really bad’
Some women who entered Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta on July 30 as part of a mass migrant crossing say the hardships of sleeping rough as they wait to be registered are compounded by the threat and fear of sexual harassment. More than a dozen women have set up camp on a wooded roadside running up to the barbed wire fencing that surrounds the government-run migrant reception centre, near...
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Sophie Adenot: First French woman to walk in space
Sophie Adenot became the first French female astronaut to venture outside the International Space Station for a spacewalk on August 18, accompanied by American astronaut Anil Menon.
US cites India on voter IDs, but are elections under Modi clean?
Trump highlights India's voter ID rules to bolster his case for stricter US election laws.
PBS should fund drug to treat breast cancer, endometriosis and gender dysphoria, experts recommend
Triptorelin, already listed for prostate cancer, should have unrestricted use, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government should fund treatment for thousands of women with breast cancer or endometriosis, and children with gender dysphoria, according to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme’s advisory committee.T...
Heavy rain on dry ground may cause UK floods but will not reverse drought
‘First meaningful rain for a long time’ is forecast but water firms continue to ask customers to restrict useFloods and drought could hit the UK at the same time this week, with heavy rain forecast to fall on hard, parched soil.While some parts of the UK will have the “first meaningful rain for a long time” in the coming days, it will not reverse widespread drought conditions that have put pressur...
Heavy rain on dry ground may cause UK floods as taps run dry for thousands
Forecasters say ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’ will not reverse widespread drought conditionsFloods and drought could hit the UK at the same time this week, with heavy rain forecast to fall on hard, parched soil.While some parts of the UK will have the “first meaningful rain for a long time” in the coming days, it will not reverse widespread drought conditions that have put pressure on wi...
Midnight showdown looms as US and Canada meet to sidestep Trump’s tariff blitz
The US and Canada are locked in last-minute talks to prevent a fresh wave of tariffs from striking at 00:01 ET on Wednesday. US President Donald Trump has vowed to slap 50% duties on $20 billion (€17.2bn) worth of Canadian products if a deal is not reached in time.
Belgian and Ukrainian Foreign Ministers meet in Kyiv bomb shelter amid air siren
Air raid sirens have become a familiar sound in Kyiv. One website tracking air alerts in the city shows that eight have already gone off on Tuesday, with one active at the time of writing.
British Gas customer claimed £300 for solar power but received £38,611.59 by mistake
A British Gas customer experienced an astonishing seven-week ordeal due to a clerical error resulting in a £38,000 overpayment. The lack of clear recovery procedures from customer service compounded the issue. Similarly, another homeowner faced bizarre phantom gas bills lingering for months after the removal of their meter. These situations underscore significant administrative shortcomings within...
Why is Russia threatening UK with ‘consequences’ over Ukraine drones?
Russia is suffering attacks inside its own territory as long-range drones strike its strategic assets.
Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coach with AFCON qualifiers looming
Former France, Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira replaces Pape Thiaw as Senegal coach.
U.S. diplomat calls Israeli strikes on Syria base "unnecessary escalation"
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack says an Israeli attack on a Syrian air force base was an "unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability."
Who 'killed' Jason Arday? The absurd tragedy of Cambridge's 'youngest black professor'
In every version, Jason Arday the human being disappeared behind Jason Arday the argument” — an examination of who built his myth, benefited from it and vanished when it collapsed.
Belgian firefighters push to encircle ‘largest wildfire in a century’ – Europe live
The blaze charring peatland, pine trees and hiking trails grew over the weekend to half the size of ManhattanSome first pictures from this morning’s earthquakes in Granada are emerging on social media…Andalusian president Juanma Moreno urged residents to maintain “maximum caution” as more seismic movements and aftershocks may happen. Continue reading...
France's Vieira appointed head coach of Senegal national football team
Former France midfielder Patrick Vieira has been appointed Senegal coach, succeeding Pape Thiaw following the team's World Cup elimination. Born in Dakar, the 50-year-old takes charge of a national team for the first time after coaching in England, France and Italy. Vieira will begin his tenure next month as Senegal prepares for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Drills cut by Trump are central to the US-South Korea alliance
The United States and South Korea have regularly conducted military drills to prepare for potential conflicts with North Korea
Workers discover gold bars, coins worth $10 million while drilling at site of former brewery
Construction workers in Belgium were drilling into the foundation of a former brewery when they discovered 49 gold bars and more than 4,000 coins worth an estimated $10 million. The gold is in police custody while an investigation is underway.
What to watch in the Alaska and Wyoming primary elections
Republican-led states face leadership shuffling.
Volodymyr Zelensky names new Defence minister after weeks of political crisis
President Volodymyr Zelensky nominated Yevheny Khmara for parliamentary approval to become Defence minister. Khmara served as acting minister following the abrupt dismissal of his predecessor, Mykhailo Fedorov, in June, which sparked public outrage and a week-long political crisis for Zelensky. Details by FRACE 24 correspondent in Kyiv, Emmanuelle Chaze.
ABC is ‘right to stand up to pressure tactics’ from Trump administration, say media advocacy organizations – US politics live
Brendan Carr has ‘shown he won’t hesitate to weaponize FCC against outlets administration dislikes’, says Foundation for Individual Rights and ExpressionA tale of two Dan Sullivans: Republicans with same name contest Alaska primarySign up for the US Breaking News emailPresident Donald Trump posted an image of a map of the strait of Hormuz on his social media platform Truth Social, with a circle ar...
ISS: Sophie Adenot and Anil Menon conduct spacewalk to replace space-to-ground antenna
Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Daniel Neuenschwander, Director of Human and Robotic Exploration at the European Space Agency (ESA). According to Neuenschwander, this latest ISS mission demonstrates what makes the International Space Station exceptional: interdependence. European, American, Japanese, Canadian and Russian partners depend on one another to keep the station functioning, even when ...
Trump says no talks with Iran ongoing, and none scheduled
Trump says the U.S. is not engaged in any talks with Iran as the two countries remain locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz after almost six months of war.
Quebec separatist leader says no independence referendum until Trump leaves office
The leader of Quebec's separatist party says he would delay any independence referendum until Donald Trump is no longer U.S. president
Phyllida Law, celebrated actress and Emma Thompson's mother, dies aged 94
Phyllida Law acted alongside her daughters Emma and Sophie in numerous film projects, in a career spanning eight decades.