Most clinical? Least creative? BBC Sport compares the last four teams in the World Cup
Luis de la Fuente’s side have also enjoyed the most possession (66%) – not just of the teams remaining but of any side at this World Cup – and have…
Heatwave to intensify in second week as wildfires burn across UK
The UK’s third heatwave of the year is set to intensify again this week, following a slight drop in temperatures for some on Monday. More places in England and Wales…
UK ambassador remembers former emir of Qatar as humble and humorous
Former UK Ambassador to Qatar Sir Graham Boyce remembers the late Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani.
Syrian parliament convenes for first time following al-Assad’s overthrow
Syrian parliament convenes for first time following al-Assad’s overthrow President Ahmed al-Sharaa says improving the economy and strengthening public services are key priorities. Save Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa (top, centre)…
Meet the Cubans stuck in Mexico under Donald Trump’s deportation campaign
‘Like we were dogs’ For Scull Delgado, life in the US began with the famous Mariel boatlift, a 1980 exodus that saw some 125,000 Cubans pile onto small, rickety boats…
Israeli forces kill five Palestinians in latest attacks on Gaza
Israeli forces kill five Palestinians in latest attacks on Gaza Since a US-brokered truce in October, Israeli attacks have killed more than 1,098 Palestinians in Gaza. Save Israeli air raids…
What made US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham a controversial figure
What made US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham a controversial figure Known for his hawkish views on US defence and foreign policies, Graham strongly supported Ukraine in its war with Russia…
Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires, reports say
Also waiting nearby was Emma Mitchell and her husband. Emma challenged an earlier statement by local authorities that some of those killed had not taken a designated evacuation route. “We’ve…
Police say no suggestion of political motive in Widdecombe killing after new arrest
There has been an outpouring of shock and grief from across the political divide following the news of her death. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer paid tribute to Widdecombe, describing…
Hormuz shipping in focus as Iran-US rhetoric heats up
Tehran, Iran – Iran and the United States have offered clashing narratives over the fate of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as they continue to trade threats, even…