The path to glory at the 2026 World Cup has now been laid out after the contenders discovered their tournament fate at Friday’s draw ceremony in Washington which was dominated by Donald Trump. Story by Morgan Ayre.
London councils have a ‘sustained reliance’ on private firms as report shows £500m spend
Exclusive: Research prompts warning that authorities rely on companies to carry out basic functionsThe scale of the reliance of London councils on private consultancy and outsourcing firms is laid bare in a report that shows the local authorities paid …
Afrikaner Access Soars Amid Trump’s Policy Shift
The white descendants of Europeans who colonized the country are getting greater access to American officials this year, both in Washington and in Pretoria.
Saudi Arabia Will Sell You Alcohol Now, if You’re Rich Enough
The conservative Islamic kingdom’s approach to social policy change is often silence and ambiguity. Legalizing alcohol has been no different.
Scientists Are Measuring Ocean Currents in Hopes of Charting AMOC’s Future
Scientists fear warming is driving a collapse in the ocean currents that shape climate far and wide. The ice-choked waters off Greenland might hold the key.
Seven Pit Bulls Maul US Man And His 3-Month-Old Granddaughter To Death
A man and his 3-month-old granddaughter were killed in a brutal dog attack inside their Tennessee home. Police had to shoot seven pit bulls to access the victims.
How to shop with AI: 6 ways I find deals, price track, and let agents buy for me
Forget the old way of shopping. In 2025, AI can help you find the right product for the best price in minutes. Here’s how.
US threatens withdrawal from NATO if Europe doesn’t take defense lead by 2027
The United States is warning its NATO allies that Europe must take on more of its own defence, and fast. According to an exclusive Reuters report, the Pentagon has set an ambitious 2027 deadline for European nations to assume most of the alliance’s co…
‘Unmistakable vision’: groundbreaking architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96
Canada-born US architect Frank Gehry, whose daring and whimsical designs from the Guggenheim Bilbao to the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris captivated fans and critics, died on Friday at the age of 96.
Border clash between Afghanistan and Pakistan kills four civilians
Clashes erupted late Friday in a tense border region between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with each side accusing the other of launching “unprovoked” attacks. The exchange came nearly a week after a new round of peace talks between the South Asian neighb…