ISIS attacks against Syrian government forces have risen sharply in 2026, a conflict monitor has reported, after the country's authorities launched a nationwide campaign targeting the group.
After days of record-breaking temperatures around Europe, officials have warned people to adjust their behaviour - even fit, young people - as health services report a sharp rise in life‑threatening emergencies.
The European Commission on Friday proposed extending temporary protection status for individuals fleeing the war in Ukraine until March 2028 — but excluding newly arrived men of fighting age.
Time to grab your maple leaf-shaped sequins and best glittery hockey jerseys: Canada is one step closer to participating in the Eurovision Song Contest.
LUXEMBOURG — Berlin will seek to delay the rollout of key European Union rules regulating emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane, joining a growing coalition of EU member countries arguing the regulation could jeopardize the bloc's supply of oil and gas.
American superstar Serena Williams will make her highly-anticipated singles comeback at Wimbledon against Australian world number 53 Maya Joint in the first round.
The Spanish press has taken a deep interest in the 10th anniversary of the Brexit vote and the consequences it’s had on Spain’s British population, from the ‘legal limbo’ of British second-home owners to the Britons who’ve decided to return to the UK.
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo is facing mounting criticism after the national team’s disappointing World Cup campaign, with questions over his tactics and squad selection shedding light on the controversial process that brought him back to the job.
Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs has warned that Italy and Romania could face international responsibility, after Nato's secretary general said the two countries had allowed bases on their territory to support the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, Iranian media reported.
Thousands of supporters filled the streets of Abidjan after the Elephants secured their first-ever place in the knockout stage on the night of 25 June. A 2-0 victory over Curaçao, inspired by two goals from Nicolas Pépé, sealed qualification and triggered scenes of jubilation across the economic capital. Fans danced…
The fragmented lower house of the Spanish parliament on Thursday passed a non-binding resolution urging Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to resign due to a slew of corruption scandals hounding his center-left Socialist Party and inner circle.
Against the backdrop of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s declaration that Israel will not withdraw from the security buffer zone in southern Lebanon and the conclusion of his testimony in his trial, Likud, and consequently the coalition, gained one mandate, as the consistent downward trend of the Together party c…
Craig Foster thought the Socceroos played a 'near-perfect game' in their draw with Paraguay. 'Brilliant campaign, managed the game well today, and that’s important in World Cups,' the former Socceroo said
Turkey come out on top in the last minute of an end-to-end 3-2 win over a second string USA side, in their final Group D match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has denied that the country’s unfrozen assets would be used to buy agricultural products from the US. His remarks add to conflicting interpretations of the interim US-Iran peace deal signed on June 17.
A Bible and Resurrection by Leo Tolstoy sit on the desk of State Board of Education member LJ Francis during a meeting on proposed social studies standards at the Barbara Jordan Building in Austin on Monday, June 22, 2026. (Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
BRUSSELS — This week’s extraordinary heat wave is the worst to ever hit Western Europe and could not have occurred without humans heating the planet by burning fossil fuels, scientists say.
Three top police officials have been shortlisted to take on the top job of executive director at Europol, the European Union’s law enforcement agency, according to four people familiar with the selection process.
Brian Brobbey scores for the second game in a row as Netherlands defeat Tunisia 3-1 to top Group F, setting up a match against Morocco in the last 32 at the World Cup.
Footage shows the moment a wild elephant attacked a bus carrying air force personnel in Sri Lanka. The incident happened in Kirinda, a town in the island's southern province, on 23 June. No injuries were reported, but the vehicle was damaged. Wild elephants are often seen near roads close to forest areas in Sri Lank…
When a company director puts their own cash on the line, it’s often seen as the ultimate vote of confidence in the business they steer. In the case of Dateline Resources, that vote just landed in the form of a massive $1.95 million cheque from its non-executive chairman, Mark Johnson.
Several papers lead with King Charles III and Queen Camilla's decision to not live at Buckingham Palace, instead opting to remain at Clarence House. "The buck stops here!" is the Daily Star's take, adding "no monarch to live at Palace".
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating dropped to 51 percent, marking its lowest level since he took office in June last year, a poll showed Friday.