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'Racist thuggery' slammed after second night of N.Ireland unrest
Police arrested 16 people during a second night of disorder in Northern Ireland sparked by a brutal Belfast stabbing, a senior minister said Thursday, condemning rioters for "racist thuggery".
World Bank lowers global growth forecast on Iran war impacts
The World Bank on Thursday lowered its global growth forecast to its lowest level since the pandemic, warning of the expanding economic impacts of the war in the Middle East on countries around the globe.
Somali referee banned by US to officiate UEFA Super Cup
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, was on Thursday named to officiate UEFA's Super Cup, European football's governing body announced.
Trump vows to take Iran oil terminals, launch new strikes
US President Donald Trump vowed "very hard" strikes on Iran Thursday and promised to take the country's key oil infrastructure, in what would be a major escalation in the war with the Islamic republic.
UK defence minister quits with stinging rebuke of PM Starmer
British Defence Secretary John Healey sensationally quit on Thursday, accusing beleaguered Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the finance ministry of failing to commit enough money to protect the country.
Trump vows fresh Iran strikes and seizure of oil terminals
US President Donald Trump vowed fresh attacks against Iran on Thursday, saying American forces would also soon seize the country's key oil infrastructure after the two sides exchanged strikes overnight.
UK defence minister John Healey announces shock resignation in funding row
British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, in a shock move which he blamed on Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the finance ministry failing to commit sufficient resources to defence investment.
Iran's World Cup team finds supporters in Mexico
Iran's national football team walked out of their hotel in Tijuana to cheers on Wednesday, with Mexican supporters hoping to lift the spirits of a side whose World Cup campaign has been partly overshadowed by war.
'Racist thuggery' condemned after second night of disorder in N.Ireland
Police arrested 16 people during a second night of disorder in Northern Ireland sparked by a brutal Belfast stabbing, a senior minister said Thursday, condemning rioters for "racist thuggery".
G7 allies seek to bridge divide with Trump at France summit
Europe's leading nations and their G7 allies will seek to narrow differences with Donald Trump at a summit from Monday in France chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron but expected to be dominated by the US leader's presence.
Pope arrives in Spain's Canary Islands to meet migrants
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain's Canary Islands on Thursday to meet migrants, many of whom survived a dangerous Atlantic crossing to reach the archipelago.
Iran warns Mideast truce 'practically meaningless' after US strikes
Iran warned on Thursday that the shaky ceasefire in the three-month Middle East war was now "practically meaningless" following fresh strikes by the United States that saw Tehran respond with attacks around the region.
Russia unblocks Roblox after widespread child anger
Russia has lifted its ban on the popular gaming platform Roblox, after tens of thousands of children and parents sent letters complaining about the measure.
Solomon Islands says China security pact to remain secret
The contents of a secretive security pact between China and the Solomon Islands will remain undisclosed due to legal restrictions, the Pacific nation's new government told AFP on Thursday.
Swiss to vote on stricter rules for conscientious objection
The Swiss will vote Sunday on imposing stricter rules for claiming conscientious objection to military service, as the war in Ukraine and other geopolitical tensions push European countries to bolster army numbers.
World Cup set for kickoff after high ticket prices, visa issues dog buildup
The World Cup kicks off Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, launching a sprawling tournament of 48 teams that will last nearly six weeks.
Russia's conscripts recount pressure to fight in Ukraine
After Russian police started using facial-recognition cameras to identify men wanted by military authorities, a young bank worker spent weeks avoiding the Moscow metro.
Twenty-two countries tell Iran to stop attacks 'on our soil'
Twenty-two countries including the United States and European nations jointly warned Iran on Thursday to stop attacking people "on our soil".
Iran's World Cup super fans excited for football despite the war
Between them, Reza Mansoor and Mostafa Pourmand have attended 11 World Cups to cheer on their beloved Iran, and even a war between their team and host nation the United States is not going to stop them this time.
Drone rescue highlights US Navy's autonomous push
The use of a sea drone to rescue two US Army aviators apparently shot down by Iran underscores the growing importance of such vessels in Washington's naval operations, analysts said Wednesday.
G7 summit under tight security on both sides of Lake Geneva
France and Switzerland are imposing tight security for a looming G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, with a demonstration to be held Sunday in Geneva serving as their first test.
World Cup in US 'impossible without Trump': Infantino
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday it would have been "impossible" to organise the World Cup in the United States without US President Donald Trump.
Pope arrives at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia to bless new tower
Pope Leo XIV arrived Wednesday at Barcelona's famed Sagrada Familia Basilica to bless its giant new tower and celebrate mass inside what is now the world's tallest church.
Trump vows fresh Iran strikes after 'playing us for suckers'
President Donald Trump said the United States will renew attacks on Iran on Wednesday, accusing Tehran's peace negotiators of "playing us for suckers."
Bill Gates arrives for questioning in US Congress over Epstein ties
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates arrived on Capitol Hill Wednesday morning for questioning from US lawmakers over his relationship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, whose network of wealthy and powerful associates has fueled years of scrutiny and conspiracy theories.
German consortium hopes to build new fighter jet after FCAS collapse
A group of companies led by Airbus is set to present their plan for a next-generation fighter jet in Berlin on Thursday, hoping to replace the Franco-German FCAS project that was scrapped this week.
Trump accuses Iran of taking 'too long' to negotiate peace deal
US President Donald Trump accused Iran on Wednesday of taking too long to negotiate a peace deal and warned it would now "have to pay the price", a day after suggesting an agreement was in the offing.
Iran, US trade blows as Middle East peace deal draws no nearer
Iran attacked US bases in Jordan and Bahrain on Wednesday, the latest salvo in tit-for-tat strikes with the United States after the downing of a US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.
Art, maths and killing: Ukraine drone chief's formula to stop Russia
Robert "Madyar" Brovdi's underground command post features walls of blinking screens playing footage of Ukrainian drones attacking Russian troops, frontline maps, and scoreboards of destroyed targets.
Pope to bless Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, world's tallest church
Pope Leo XIV will bless the giant new tower of the famed Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona on Wednesday and celebrate mass inside what is now the world's tallest church.
Bill Gates faces questioning in US Congress over Epstein ties
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was set to face questioning Wednesday from US lawmakers over his relationship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, whose network of wealthy and powerful associates has fueled years of scrutiny and conspiracy theories.
Elon Musk, after DOGE and politics, bets on SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk has become the most powerful, prolific and bewildering human on earth and is about to become the world's first trillionaire if his latest brainchild -- the IPO of his rocket and AI company SpaceX -- goes as planned.