How soccer eclipsed separatist politics in Spain
Their regions were once known for terror and division. Now Basques and Catalans have come to dominate the Spanish squad, while influencing the game all around the world.
· Guy Hedgecoe
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Likud panel set to vote on changing primary system, expanding Netanyahu’s control over party list
The Likud Constitution Committee convened on Sunday to vote on changes to the party’s primary system affecting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's authority to determine the highest-ranked slots on the party list ahead of the upcoming elections.
· KESHET NEEV
The 1975's Matty Healy marries model Gabbriette Bechtel in Los Angeles
Gabbriette Bechtel and Matty Healy married in a private ceremony on Saturday
· Bbcnews
US air defenses struggling against Iranian missiles – media
The US is concerned that the Iranian military is growing increasingly effective at penetrating its air defenses in the Middle East, several media outlets have reported, citing anonymous officials. It comes off the back of a deadly missile and drone strike on a military base in Jordan on Friday, which left two Americ…
· RT
Ships continue to move through Strait of Hormuz, Chris Wright says
He said that about "two-thirds" of normal traffic is sailing through.
· David Cohen
Antonelli wins to extend lead after Russell crashes out
Kimi Antonelli's victory in Belgium was his sixth grand prix win
· Bbcsport
Patience, power, perfection - Duckett's record-breaking innings
Ben Duckett rewrites the record books as he scores 141 in the third and final One Day International against India, the highest score by any men's batter in an ODI at Lord's, beating the previous record of 138, set by Sir Viv Richards in 1975.
Merz floats government reshuffle after top conservative’s resignation
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested Sunday that he could reshuffle his government following the resignation of Jens Spahn, the parliamentary leader of the Christian Democratic Union.
· Bartosz Brzeziński
Marathon runners compete on drifting sea ice at North Pole
Twenty-three runners from seven countries took part in races at the Arctic's geographic North Pole, organisers have said, in an event they dubbed as the "world's coolest marathon".
Beyond the battlefield: Why Iran is entering the final stage of strategic attrition - opinion
The available indicators suggest that, if the reported operational pattern reflects conditions on the ground, the United States has entered a new phase of its campaign against the Islamic Republic.
· ERFAN FARD
How the World Cup has affected your Premier League team
Bukayo Saka, Alexis Mac Allister and Kobbie Mainoo will return to Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United after very different World Cup experiences
· Bbcsport
AIPAC spends tens of millions in Michigan Senate race
From left foreground, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate primary candidate Abdul El-Sayed, and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT. join hands together following a campaign rally, Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
· Joey Cappelletti
World Cup final buildup, Spain vs. Argentina — live updates
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· Ali Walker, POLITICO Staff, POLITICO, Emilio Perez Ibarguen, Sophia Cai, Emily Schultheis
Arizona primary features competing visions for Republican Party
Supporters of Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., who is running in the primary for Arizona governor, listen to speakers at a campaign event, Friday, July 17, 2026, in Gilbert, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
· Jonathan J Cooper
Starbucks Korea staff form union after 'Tank Day' campaign fiasco
SEOUL, South Korea — Workers at Starbucks Korea have formed a labor union, the company confirmed on Sunday, following a marketing fiasco that evoked painful memories of a 1980 government crackdown on pro-democracy activists.
· Agence France-Presse
No ODI century but Bethell helps England to stunning start
Watch the best shots from Jacob Bethell as he makes 91 off 93 balls to put England on course for a big score in the series-deciding One Day International against India at Lord's.
Grandmother, 82, wins law change so she can enjoy Happy Hour at care home
Anita Le Brun (centre) says she is very proud of the role she has played in getting the state law changed
· Bbcnews
Israel's $50 million influence campaign reaches beyond Iran ceasefire - report
Israel paid at least $50 million to US-based firms to help its standing with Americans, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.
· CORINNE BAUM
ICC’s Khan probe ‘reduced to political referendum’, Palestinian rights groups warn
Nine leading Palestinian human rights organisations have warned that the disciplinary process against suspended International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan has been marked by a denial of due process and "politicisation" that is "corroding" the court's independence, days before member states vote o…
· Middleeasteye
Nigel Farage admits George Cottrell paid for filming and let him use his home
Reform leader says support from fraudster before last election is ‘totally undeclarable in every single way’
· Rowena Mason
Housing costs is the top political issue for young voters, CNBC survey finds
The cost of housing is the top political issue — ranked higher than the cost of food or protecting democracy — among U.S. voters between 18- and 34-years-old, a CNBC survey found.
· Justin Papp
Mercedes driver scout Lagrue to join Red Bull
Mercedes driver scout Gwen Lagrue (left) with team boss Toto Wolff and Mercedes junior driver James Anagnostiadis
· Bbcsport
'Start packing': Ben Gvir vows to fire A-G as she restricts government power ahead of election
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara told Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs on Friday that ministers must exercise restraint and consult the relevant ministry’s legal adviser before making non-routine decisions, after the Knesset dissolved ahead of the October 27 election.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Russia hits Ukraine with one of the largest ballistic barrages of the war
Russia fired dozens of ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight into Sunday in one of the heaviest attacks since the start of its full-scale invasion more than four years ago.
· Bartosz Brzeziński
Trump is invoking foreign election interference to justify his own | Jamil Smith
The president no longer treats the people who defeated him as voters. He treats them as suspects
· Jamil Smith
How Trump and his administration have mired the US in multiple crises
From manufactured election insecurity to an outbreak of ‘explosive’ diarrhea, Americans are bearing the brunt of harmful policies
· Dharna Noor, Chris Stein, Jessica Glenza
Tortured bodies found hanging from Mexico bridge (GRAPHIC VIDEO)
Ten fresh corpses were discovered across the central Mexican state of Zacatecas on Saturday, according to local authorities, including five who were discovered hanging from a highway bridge.
· RT
Chinese firm seeks compensation over British Steel nationalisation
The former owner of British Steel has said it will pursue the British government for compensation after the loss-making firm was nationalised.
· Bbcnews
‘We hear your voices’: inside the Church of England’s debate over Palestine
A General Synod vote to hear a document describing Israel’s ‘genocidal war on Gaza’ was welcomed by Palestinian Christians, but prompted warnings from Jewish groups
· Aamna Mohdin
Burnham will be bolder but stick to Labour manifesto, deputy leader says
Andy Burnham will stand by promises made in Labour's 2024 election manifesto but will be bolder and more ambitious, Labour's deputy leader Lucy Powell has said.
· Bbcnews
A final that will define Lamine Yamal's World Cup
Spain's Lamine Yamal is hoping to become just the third teenager to score in a World Cup final
· Bbcsport
US ready to let Saudi Arabia enrich uranium – CNN
The US has agreed to allow Saudi Arabia to have its own nuclear program and enrich uranium, CNN has reported, citing draft documents and sources familiar with the negotiations. The draft deal has been negotiated and is awaiting President Donald Trump’s signature, the outlet wrote on Saturday.
· RT
Messi on the brink of history - will it be his last World Cup game?
Lionel Messi has scored 15 of his 21 World Cup goals in 2022 and 2026
· Bbcsport
Saka shows Tuchel why he's too good to leave out
Saka hat-trick helps England finish third at World Cup
· Bbcsport
Global tourism push promotes Hong Kong as city to be ‘felt’ not just seen
‘Only in Hong Kong’ campaign aims to redefine how travellers experience city and distinguish it from other destinations, Tourism Board says
· Wynna Wong
Global tourism push promotes Hong Kong as city to be ‘felt’ not just seen
‘Only in Hong Kong’ campaign aims to redefine how travellers experience city and distinguish it from other destinations, Tourism Board says
· Wynna Wong
Argentina coach accuses England of lack of respect
'Chaos' & 'comedy refereering' as England beat Argentina
· Bbcsport
Ferry carrying 116 passengers sinks off Guyana coast, authorities say
The MV Barima was built in 1939 and is 40m (131ft) long, according to a listing on VesselFinder
· Bbcnews
Tate brothers arrested in US as Britain unveils new rape and trafficking charges
British prosecutors announced dozens of new charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate on Sunday, including rape and human trafficking, and formally requested their extradition a day after U.S. Marshals arrested the brothers in Miami.
· Bartosz Brzeziński
Tate brothers arrested in US
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the US after British prosecutors brought additional charges against them and requested their extradition.
· RT
Rapp, 26, dies after being hit by car while cycling
Hannah Rapp became a professional boxer in 2024
· Bbcsport
Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Kyiv
The latest Russian strikes hit both residential and non-residential buildings, Kyiv's mayor said
· Bbcnews
Bruno Mars has an unexpected opening before Wembley party starts
Bruno Mars performs at Wembley stadium at the first night of six nights
· Bbcnews
Neighbours actor Terence Donovan dies aged 90
Terence Donovan in Melbourne, Australia on 18 August 2004
· Bbcnews
Hong Kong end Nations Cup rugby campaign with thrilling come-from-behind win over Uruguay
City side defeat higher-ranked South Americans having been 26-13 down at half-time and after earlier losses to Samoa and Chile
· Josh Ball
Hong Kong end Nations Cup rugby campaign with thrilling come-from-behind win over Uruguay
City side defeat higher-ranked South Americans having been 26-13 down at half-time and after earlier losses to Samoa and Chile
· Josh Ball
Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?
The final weekend before Andy Burnham enters Downing Street is being dominated by suggestions he'll announce plans for new drilling in the North Sea.
· Bbcnews
Cuban dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara goes into exile in US
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara speaks to journalists at Miami airport
· Bbcnews
Die Arktis im Fokus und Putin unter Druck. Mit Florence Gaub
Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team nehmen Euch mit durch die Hauptstadt - kurz, präzise, hintergründig. Montags bis freitags ab 5 Uhr.
· Gordon Repinski