The Iran war has put the US in a difficult position, but Trump has made the most of it.
Spain PM’s wife Begoña Gomez to stand trial for corruption
On Saturday, a Spanish judge ordered Begoña Gomez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, to stand trial for corruption. She is accused of using her position as the PM’s wife for personal gain by securing work contracts. Gomez is now banned fro…
Middle East war drives up bitumen costs for African road builders
War in the Middle East is pushing up the price of bitumen, the material used to make asphalt and road surfaces – and the effects are being felt across Africa, where few countries produce their own. Higher costs and longer delivery times are forcing fi…
10 years after Brexit, could the UK rejoin the European Union?
It has been nearly a decade since Brexit and calls for the United Kingdom to rejoin the bloc are growing – particularly amongst progressives. The issue has been further spotlighted amid the current political uncertainty, with Prime Minister Keir Starm…
Fête de la Musique: France bans alcohol consumption in public spaces because of heatwave
France issued a red alert for the heatwave across more than a third of the country for Sunday. It coincides with the country’s Fête de la Musique celebrations and as a result, alcohol consumption will be banned in public spaces during the festivities….
Bolivia deploys army to halt protests after declaration of state of emergency
Bolivia’s government deployed soldiers and bulldozers to raze anti-government roadblocks. This comes after President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, which curbs the right to protest and allows the president to deploy the military. For more …
World Cup 2026 Day 11: Spain and Iran in action, predictions and schedule
Spain-Saudi Arabia, Belgium-Iran play on Sunday. Germany reach knockouts, and Curacao earn first point at a World Cup.
US-Iran peace talks to begin, after Tehran closed Strait of Hormuz
Ahead of negotiations in Switzerland, The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has said vessels should not approach the strait of Hormuz else their security would be at risk. Iran shut the shipping lane on Saturday, saying that Israeli strikes in Lebanon…
US-Iran talks in Switzerland: Is Lebanon top of agenda; who is attending?
Iran wants the US to pressure Israel to stop the war in Lebanon, which has reeled from renewed attacks.
Who is Abelardo de la Esperiella, far-right candidate in the Colombian presidential election?
As Colombian voters head to the polls to elect their new president, Abelardo de la Esperiella is gaining momentum. Facing the left’s Ivan Cepeda, the far-right candidate promises a radical change for the country and assures voters he will restore secu…