Argentina star Messi not certain to play ‘much longer’ after father’s death
Former Barcelona and PSG star Lionel Messi, who won the 2022 World Cup, hints at retirement from football.
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‘Burn in hell’: Israeli settlers spread hate through graffiti, attacks
Racist settler graffiti on West Bank homes and schools reveals a brazen ideological drive for Palestinian displacement.
Sudanese army intercepts RSF drones over el-Obeid
Sudanese army air defenses reportedly intercepted drones launched by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over el-Obeid.
Why has North Korea fired a missile before US-South Korea drills?
Pyongyang has repeatedly condemned US–South Korea military drills, claiming they are a 'rehearsal for invasion'.
Why has North Korea fired a missile ahead of US-South Korea drills?
Pyongyang has repeatedly condemned US–South Korea military drills, claiming they are a 'rehearsal for invasion'.
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Egyptian student livestreams his kidnapping
Egyptian student livestreams his kidnapping
Top Iranian commander visited Iraq to discuss disarmament plan: Source
Esmail Qaani held meetings over Iraqi government's plan to disarm armed groups and bring weapons under state control.
Rare solar eclipse to sweep across Europe and the Arctic
Rare solar eclipse to sweep across Europe and the Arctic
Putin warns of tit-for-tat seizures of European vessels
If European states seize vessels with Russian cargo, Moscow will respond in kind 'wherever necessary', says Putin.
Lebanon ends executions: Where does the death penalty still exist in 2026?
Three-quarters of the world has abolished the death penalty in law or in practice, according to Amnesty International.
Woman rescued after 36 hours under rubble in Colombia
A 32-year-old woman was rescued after 36 hours under rubble following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia.
Iran rejects Trump’s claim to ‘control’ Hormuz: What’s the latest in talks?
Iran says Hormuz stays closed until US meets its demands and changes its 'behaviour' as global energy prices rise.
Iran refutes Trump’s claim to ‘control’ Hormuz: What’s the latest in talks?
Iran says Hormuz stays closed until US meets its demands and changes its 'behaviour' as global energy prices rise.
‘The hardest mission of my life’: A rescuer’s loss in the Lebanon War
A Lebanon rescuer’s work is shaped by the daughter he lost in an Israeli attack on his station.
More than 100 passengers rescued after Indonesia ferry fire
More than 100 passengers rescued after Indonesia ferry fire
Pogba suffers new injury setback with Monaco future now in doubt
Former France and Manchester United star Paul Pogba suffers latest injury setback, sparking rumours about Monaco future.
Zambia’s president rallies for second term ahead of election
Zambia's president rallies for second term ahead of election
A hydrogen-powered vehicle sets new land speed record
A hydrogen-powered vehicle sets new land speed record
Rybakina defeats Osaka, advances to Canadian Open semifinals to play Gauff
Elena Rybakina stages a huge comeback to beat Naomi Osaka and will now play Coco Gauff for a place in the final.
Wisconsin race upset: Key takeaways from US primary election results
Trump-backed candidates both win and lose: Results from Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina and Alabama.
Wisconsin race tight: Key takeaways from US primary election results
Trump-backed candidates both win and lose: Results from Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina and Alabama.
Wildberries under fire: Why is Ukraine targeting a Russian retail giant?
The company akin to Amazon has come under heavy attacks in Russia as Kyiv tries to bring the sense of war home.
Ukraine’s strikes on Russia’s Wildberries ‘aren’t about the front line’
The company akin to Amazon has come under heavy attacks in Russia as Kyiv tries to bring the sense of war home.
Clacton by-election: Farage may win the town, but can he win the country?
Reform UK leader is set to claim victory over the seaside town that adores him, but the party's popularity is in doubt.
Taiwan’s Foxconn reports 35 percent rise in profit on AI demand
World's largest contract electronics maker forecasts strong growth in 2026 amid AI boom.
Four killed in overnight attacks in southern Russia, Ukraine
Russia's Novorossiysk 'endured a horrific night', with a child killed and dozens of buildings damaged, says local mayor.
Three killed in overnight attacks on Russian, Ukrainian port cities
Russia's Novorossiysk 'endured a horrific night', with a child killed and dozens of buildings damaged, says local mayor.
Trump says his decoy plane faced ‘greater risk’ in secret flight change
Air Force One was still carrying journalists and top aides, who remained at apparent risk of an Iranian strike.
Israeli government accused of complicity as settlers demolish Jericho homes
Israeli settlers demolish homes in village, leaving rubble and fear among displaced Palestinian families in Jericho.
Autism and war: Gaza families grapple with destruction and loss
Continuous bombing disrupts routines, causing sensory shocks and behavioural relapses in Gaza's autistic children.