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Wemby signs multi-year contract with Spurs, tells fans 'I'm here to stay'

Victor Wembanyama committed his long-term future to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, signing a reported five-year, $252 million rookie maximum contract extension after telling fans: "I'm here to stay. Whatever it takes."

Patriot missile license a 'long-term' investment for Ukraine – but can it afford the wait?

US President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement that he will approve a license for Ukraine to produce its own Patriot missile interceptors signals a potential breakthrough for Kyiv, though experts caution that it will not translate into an immediate fix.

Live: Mojtaba Khamenei vows to avenge slain father as Trump threatens to 'decimate' Iran

Iran's ⁠Supreme Leader ​Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said ​on Saturday that avenging his slain predecessor and father was "the ​demand ‌of ⁠the nation" and "must certainly" take place, ‌according to a written ⁠message released on hisTelegram account. President Donald Trump earlier said the United States would "completely decimate" Iran if it attempted, or succeeded in, assassinating him. Follow our ...

Live: Trump says US will 'completely decimate' Iran if it attempts to assassinate him

President Donald Trump said Friday the United States would "completely decimate" Iran if it attempted or succeeded in assassinating the sitting president. "Orders have already been given, and the US Military is ready, willing, and able, for a one year period of time, subject to extension, to completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran," Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social. ...

Live: Trump threatens Iran after Khamenei's funeral saw open calls for his killing

US President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Saturday after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for his killing. "Orders have already been given, and the US Military is ready, willing, and able, for a one year period of time, subject to extension, to completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran," Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social. Read our l...

Typhoon Bavi forces Taiwan evacuations, batters Japan islands

More than 14,000 people in Taiwan fled their homes as Typhoon Bavi lashed the island with heavy rain and strong winds on Saturday, after cutting power to thousands in Japan's Okinawa islands as it bore down on eastern China.

Iran: Forewarnings and a Funeral, NATO, Le Pen

It’s been a week of shifting alliances, escalating tensions and political drama. NATO leaders gathered in Turkey for another pivotal summit, where President Trump arrived questioning the alliance’s loyalty before leaving in a markedly warmer mood, as attention also turned to his relationship with President Zelensky and the future of Western support for Ukraine. In the Middle East, Iran held days o...

World Cup 2026: Merino strikes late again as Spain beat Belgium to set up France semi-final

World Cup 2026: Merino's late winner sends Spain past Belgium and into semi-finals

Spain booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals on Friday after Mikel Merino struck a dramatic late winner at the 88th minute to secure a 2-1 victory over Belgium. Fabian Ruiz had opened the scoring before Charles De Ketelaere restored parity during the first half, but Luis de la Fuente's side found the decisive goal just two minutes from time.

Police arrest suspect in killing of former UK minister Ann Widdecombe

Police on Friday arrested a 26-year-old, White British man on suspicion of killing former Conservative minister and Reform UK member Ann Widdecombe. Police so far say they have no information to suggest the killing was politically motivated or an act of terror.

European Parliament calls for terrorist listing of Rapid Support Forces in Sudan

First, the European Parliament calls on EU member states to officially designate the  Rapid Support Forces in Sudan a terrorist organisation. Then, Kenya's Rastafarian community waits with bated breath as the country's high court gears up to deliver a ruling on the legalisation of marijuana. And, Morocco is still reeling from a heartbreaking 2-nil defeat to France, ending the Atlas Lions' historic...

Prince Harry visits King Charles III with Meghan and children for first time in years

King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years on Friday as they try to repair a rift that has persisted since a public, high-profile falling out that saw his youngest son and wife quit royal life and moved to America six years ago.

Prince Harry and family meet King Charles: UK media

King Charles III and his wife Camilla on Friday met his son Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and their two children for the first time in four years, British media reported.

Notes from a NATO Summit: An Estonian Perspective

As the week draws to a close following the NATO summit in Ankara, a clearer picture is emerging of what was happening behind closed doors inside the Presidential Compound as the alliance's 32 leaders met. Among the revelations, reports from The Wall Street Journal and The Times of Israel suggest President Trump's team was rapidly adjusting plans amid what appeared to be an ongoing Iranian assassin...

World Cup 2026: Spain or Belgium, which team do French fans prefer to face in the semi-finals?

With the French team having just won their quarter-final against Morocco, they are set to face the winner of the Spain-Belgium match in the semi-finals. We asked French fans who they would prefer to face.

Spain-Belgium: Merino kills Red Devils' hopes with late winner

Spain and Belgium clashed in a tasteful quarter-final encounter on Friday, with both European nations seeking to reach the World Cup semi-finals in a 1986 rematch. Both teams scored during the first half, but Merino's late winner helped La Roja advance to face France in the final four. Relive our liveblog to see how things unfolded. 

Spain-Belgium live: Red Devils stun La Roja with De Ketelaere's equaliser

Spain and Belgium clash in a tasteful quarter-final encounter on Friday, with both European nations seeking to reach the World Cup semi-finals in a 1986 rematch. The Roja and the Red Devils bring contrasting styles and experiences to this knockout tie, but only one of them will advance to face France in the final four. Follow our liveblog to see our minute-by-minute commentary. 

Spain-Belgium live: Red Devils stun La Roja with De Cuyper's equaliser

Spain and Belgium clash in a tasteful quarter-final encounter on Friday, with both European nations seeking to reach the World Cup semi-finals in a 1986 rematch. The Roja and the Red Devils bring contrasting styles and experiences to this knockout tie, but only one of them will advance to face France in the final four. Follow our liveblog to see our minute-by-minute commentary. 

Spain-Belgium live: La Roja take command with Fabian Ruiz early opener

Spain and Belgium clash in a tasteful quarter-final encounter on Friday, with both European nations seeking to reach the World Cup semi-finals in a 1986 rematch. The Roja and the Red Devils bring contrasting styles and experiences to this knockout tie, but only one of them will advance to face France in the final four. Follow our liveblog to see our minute-by-minute commentary. 

Spain-Belgium live: Roja's perfect defence meets Red Devils' resilience in World Cup quarter-finals

Spain and Belgium clash in a tasteful quarter-final encounter, with both European nations seeking to reach the World Cup semi-finals. The Roja and the Red Devils bring contrasting styles and experiences to this knockout tie, but only one of them will advance to face France in the final four. Follow our liveblog to see our minute-by-minute commentary. 

Paris court hands monitor 18-month suspended sentence for assaulting preschooler in abuse scandal

A Paris court handed a school monitor an 18-month suspended prison sentence on Friday for sexually abusing a kindergarten-age child. It's the first such guilty verdict since the French capital was rocked by a wave of allegations of child sex abuse by non-teaching staff in Paris's public school system.

Heatwave: The challenges to adapting buildings and neighbourhoods 'for the future'

☀️Not built for the heat: Stéphane Kirkland explains some of the challenges to effectively adapting buildings and neighbourhoods to withstand record temperatures. More on #F24Debate➡️https://f24.my/C2t3

‘Weaker’? Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence from father’s funeral may signal shifting role for Iran leader

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since he was wounded in the US-Israeli air strikes that killed his father and wife – even at their week-long funeral ceremonies this week. While his injuries and the threat of assassination could well have played a role in his disappearance, analysts suggest it may also signal a changing role for the country's top position.

Mojtaba Khamenei's absence from his father’s funeral could signal shifting role for Iran leader

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since he was wounded in the US-Israeli air strikes that killed his father and wife – even at their week-long funeral ceremonies this week. While his injuries and the threat of assassination could well have played a role in his disappearance, analysts suggest it could also signal a changing role for the country's top position.

Mojtaba Khamenei absence signals shifting role for Iran leader

The absence of Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei from the funeral ceremonies of Ali Khamenei raised questions about his health and fear of assassination, as well as indicating he may perform a quite different function as number one compared with his all-powerful father.