Russian missile and drone strikes in Ukraine capital kill at least eight and injure dozens
A woman looks at an apartment building burning after a Russian missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Thursday. Photograph: Danylo…
Kyiv attacked after Ukraine’s Zelenskyy warns of ‘massive Russian strike’
At least two dead and 11 injured as Ukraine's forces defend against ballistic missiles, drones targeting capital city.
Ocean temperatures hit record highs as El Niño looms
The world’s oceans are under heat stress, with average sea surface temperatures hitting 21°C.
Central Asia’s republics are no longer the chess pieces of empires
AdvertisementCentral AsiaOpinionAsia Opinion OpinionLijia Zhang Central Asia’s republics are no longer the chess pieces of empires Instead of being caught…
LIVE: USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina – FIFA World Cup 2026
Live coverage and text updates as USA play Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 knockout stage in San…
How glide bombs will shape the future of the war in Ukraine
Russian glide bombs killed two people and injured at least 15 others in an attack on the southeast Ukrainian city…
Kane double fires England to comeback win over DR Congo at World Cup 2026
England survive huge scare against DR Congo to win 2-1 and set up last 16 clash with cohosts Mexico.
World Cup 2026: Faith and football
From prayers on the pitch to cursing the opposing team, faith and religious belief have been prominent this World Cup.
Warmest June on record for England, second-warmest for UK, says Met Office
A punishing heatwave affected many parts of the country during the last week of the month.
Secretive Gaza meetings in Cyprus as plan to isolate Hamas gathers pace
Board of Peace talks on Gaza's post-war future face funding crises and warnings of a colonial occupation.