The World Cup is exposing the contradictions of national identity
The World Cup is exposing the contradictions of national identity Teams shaped by migration and diaspora are challenging exclusionary ideas of who belongs. By Mohamad Elmasry Professor in the Media…
All-nighters, phone bans and school screenings – how you watched England’s epic win
“Text your bosses and tell them you’re not coming in.” That was the advice from man-of-the-match Bellingham who scored two goals within two minutes in the first half. While some…
Portugal vs Spain LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16
Live coverage and text updates of the World Cup last-16 clash between Portugal and Spain in Dallas in the US.
Netanyahu says his ties with Trump are ‘fine’, takes aim at Turkiye
Netanyahu says his ties with Trump are ‘fine’, takes aim at Turkiye In Fox News interview, Israeli prime minister lauds US alliance and argues that Ankara should not receive F-35…
UN discusses prevention of genocide: Six times it failed to do just that
EXPLAINER UN discusses prevention of genocide: Six times it failed to do just that The United Nations General Assembly meets amid Israel’s genocide on Gaza, Myanmar’s genocide against the Rohingya,…
US president Trump defends FIFA’s Balogun red card reversal
US President Donald Trump defended FIFA’s decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension.
Trump confirms he asked Fifa boss for review of US striker’s ban
President Donald Trump has confirmed he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match suspension at the World Cup. Balogun, 25, was set to miss his side’s last-16…
Is NATO at breaking point as it meets in Turkiye?
Is NATO at breaking point as it meets in Turkiye? NATO leaders gather in Ankara to tackle US-Europe tensions, defence gaps and support for Ukraine’s military resilience. Save A NATO…
Chris Mason: Accusations around Farage leave him looking vulnerable to his rivals
But his critics point out that he was the honorary president of Reform UK and they argue that if he wasn’t campaigning why did he need the hired skills of…
Amber heat-health alerts issued as UK could see 10 consecutive days of temperatures over 30C
After the last heatwave featured a number of nights when temperatures didn’t fall below 20C (68F) – also known as a tropical night – this spell of hot weather will…