How a Curious FIFA Deal Gave Fox a Huge Bargain for World Cup Broadcast Rights
A decision to stave off litigation between Fox and FIFA turned into a bonanza worth hundreds of millions of dollars in discounted World Cup rights to …
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Canada PM Carney’s visit to India reset ties after 2023 killing of Sikh activist, Piyush Goyal says
The ties were strained under Mark Carney's predecessor in the wake of the 2023 killing of Sikh activist Hareep Singh Nijjar in Canada
Middle East live: US carries out 'self-defence' strikes on Iran
US forces have struck missile sites and boats allegedly laying naval mines in southern Iran on Monday, according to United States Central Command. The…
Australia politics live: Alex Antic cites ‘dream team’ of Abbott, Canavan and Taylor as inspiration for bid to lead SA Liberals
State tilt would seemingly end speculation South Australian senator could defect to One Nation. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, f…
Middle East crisis live: US launches ‘self-defence strikes’ on southern Iran as efforts to reach a peace deal continue
US official says Iranian boats seen laying mines in strait of Hormuz, while Iran state media says situation ‘under control’ after blasts reported in B…
Iran War Live Updates: As Talks to End War Resume in Qatar, U.S. Conducts Strikes on Iran’s Gulf Coast
Iranian officials went to Doha on Monday for the negotiations, hours before the U.S. military announced the strikes it said were in “self defense” to …
What to Know About the Potential U.S.-Iran Peace Deal
Iran and the United States appeared to be negotiating on a deal to end the war, but talks could take days. And both sides have offered conflicting acc…
U.S. Carries Out ‘Self-Defense Strikes’ in Southern Iran
Military officials said that the strikes targeted missile sites near a major Iranian port that threatened U.S. ships.
Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah
The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes.
U.S. Military carries out ‘self-defence’ strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites
The strikes were done “to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces”, but the military was “using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire…
A new battlefront for KFC and its Chinese rivals: the lighter meal
Fast-food restaurants in mainland China have found a magic bullet for both health and company profit: offering consumers meal options that limit sugar…
Vivid Sydney cancels shows after 89 drones plunge into Darling Harbour
Event organisers blame ‘unforeseen technical difficulties’ for the drone malfunction, with four performances cancelledFollow our Australia news live b…
Chris Bowen says he has made it ‘crystal clear’ to BHP and other big polluters they must cut emissions onsite
Mining giant’s backsliding on climate commitments due to ‘weakness’ of policy, Kate Chaney saysAdam Morton: Big Mining gets a $4bn tax break to use fo…
US military says it has launched new strikes on southern Iran
The strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and boats were taken in "self-defence", US Central Command says.
Power bills to fall by up to 10% from July as renewables and batteries soar across Australia
Australia now a top-three global player in batteries, and renewable energy met nearly half of the nation’s power in 2025Follow our Australia news live…
President Sheinbaum allows Iran team to stay in Mexico during World Cup after US refusal
Fifa approached Mexico after US declined to host Iran squad despite it playing group games in the United StatesMexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, …
Israel escalates strikes in Lebanon as Netanyahu vows to ‘crush’ Hezbollah
Hezbollah and Israel launch attacks amid increasingly imperilled ceasefire and stalling talks between US and IranMiddle East crisis: live updatesThe I…
HSBC Hong Kong targets 7.5 million customers, same number as city’s population
HSBC is targeting an increase in its Hong Kong client base to match the city’s population of 7.5 million, a goal to be driven mainly by international …
Iran national football team to stay in Mexico during 2026 World Cup
Iran's national football team will base itself in Mexico during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and travel into the United States only on matchdays, after Mex…
Iran denies deal with US is imminent despite some progress
Tehran says ‘contradictory statements’ from US and Israeli interference hindering negotiationsMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran has poured cold wa…
Senegal names economist Lo as new PM after Sonko's sacking
“This is not a change of direction but of method,” he said, citing integrity and transparency and “economic and cultural sovereignty”, all of which Mr…
‘A tsunami of harm’: views on tackling online safety for under-16s in the UK
Campaigners, teenagers, legislators and experts give their opinions on the government’s social media consultation Change is coming for social media pl…
Explosion threat at southern California chemical tank eliminated, firefighters say
US officials credit overnight cooling and monitoring for stabilising tank after leak fears triggered mass evacuationFirefighters contending with an ov…
France's Monfils eliminated in first round for final French Open
Veteran French showman Gaël Monfils bid an emotional farewell to French Open on Monday, fighting back from two sets down before falling in five to fel…
Trump to undergo annual medical exam ahead of 80th birthday
The BBC’s Bernd Debusmann explains the routine medical check of the president of the US.
Record May highs sweep across France as extreme heat hits western Europe
Mercury in Spain also climbs to well above normal with weather event set to continue for several more daysMore than 350 French towns have recorded the…
Deal with US not imminent, Iran says
The US secretary of state earlier said that an agreement could possibly come on Monday.
Netanyahu Says Israel Plans to Intensify Attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon
After the prime minister made the announcement, the Israeli military said it had struck more than 70 Hezbollah sites in the past day.
Nurseries in England charging extra fees to cover funding gap, campaigners say
Head of Early Years Alliance says additional charges paid by parents represent ‘cross-subsidy’Parents of nursery children in England are being charged…
Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave
It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.
Far-right, anti-Israeli parties gain ground in Greek Cypriot vote
Parliamentary elections in the Greek Cypriot Administration saw gains for far-right and anti-Israeli parties, while two parties aligned with Greek Cyp…
Are We Pandemic Ready?
Hantavirus and Ebola are reminders that outbreaks are inevitable, and that the world must work together to contain them and prevent the next pandemic.