Top Fiction Books of 2025 Reviewed
Explore the must-read novels of 2025, from long-awaited returns by literary giants Thomas Pynchon and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to groundbreaking debuts and powerful short story collections.
Explore the must-read novels of 2025, from long-awaited returns by literary giants Thomas Pynchon and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to groundbreaking debuts and powerful short story collections.
England discover their 2026 World Cup group stage opponents: Croatia, Panama, and Ghana. Full fixture dates and analysis of the Three Lions' path in the expanded tournament.
World-renowned architect Frank Gehry, designer of Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum, has died at 96. Discover his life and iconic, prize-winning work.
Germany manager Thomas Tuchel navigated a bizarre and dramatic 2026 World Cup draw in Zurich, where technical glitches and 'cringe' moments overshadowed the football. Discover the full story of the groups and the fallout.
England will face Croatia in a 2018 semi-final rematch, while Scotland meet Brazil. Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland must navigate March play-offs to qualify. Full draw details revealed.
Donald Trump receives FIFA's inaugural peace award from Gianni Infantino at a lavish Washington event. Critics question the legitimacy of the prize and its timing. Read the full analysis.
Frank Gehry, the visionary architect behind the Guggenheim Bilbao and other global landmarks, has died at 96. Explore his life and revolutionary impact on architecture.
Scotland will face Brazil and Morocco in a tough 2026 World Cup group, echoing their famous 1998 encounter. Get the full draw details and analysis here.
England will meet Croatia again in a 2026 World Cup group stage rematch, while Scotland face Brazil. Get all the draw details and reaction from Washington DC.
Australia will face the USA, Paraguay, and a European playoff winner in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Discover the key fixtures and historic matchups awaiting the Socceroos.
A visual journey through the past week's defining moments: Russian strikes in Ukraine, devastating Asian floods, and Trump's FIFA honour. Explore the powerful images that captured our world.
US President Donald Trump was presented with FIFA's inaugural peace award during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC. Read the full story and reaction.
Former US President Donald Trump has been honoured with FIFA's first-ever peace prize by president Gianni Infantino. Read the full story on this controversial sporting award.
Donald Trump was awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC. Gianni Infantino praised the former US President's 'actions to promote peace', a claim disputed by critics. Read the full story.
Follow live coverage as England discover their 2026 World Cup group stage opponents in the historic 48-team draw. Get all the details on time, TV, and how the new format works.
FIFA's Arsene Wenger insists expanding the World Cup to 48 teams is the correct move, citing reduced quality gaps and youth development. Discover the full story.
Follow our live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals draw in Washington DC. Discover which groups the 48 qualifying teams will face in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
The FIFA World Cup draw takes centre stage today, while the Premier League continues with Matchweek 15. Follow for live updates, team news, and all the reaction.
England and Scotland discover their 2026 World Cup group stage opponents today. Get the UK start time, full pot seedings, TV details, and how the new draw format works.
Discover the standout poetry collections of 2025, from Forward Prize winners Karen Solie and Vidyan Ravinthiran to Seamus Heaney's collected works and Simon Armitage's new verse. Explore the year's most innovative and powerful poems.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has visited Donald Trump's Oval Office more than any global leader, using access to shape World Cup plans. Discover the unlikely political alliance.
A tense peace deal signed in Washington DC raises questions as fighting continues in eastern Congo. Plus, a security breach by the US War Secretary and Trump's immigration crackdown targets 'Little Kabul'.
As the 2026 World Cup draw approaches, FIFA's controversial courting of Donald Trump raises risks for the tournament. Explore the political football unfolding.
FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina supports using VAR for corner decisions at the 2026 World Cup, provided it causes no delay. He also discusses second yellows and time-wasting.
The 2026 World Cup draw at Washington's Kennedy Center sets the stage for football's biggest tournament, amid political distractions and dreams for debutant nations. Discover the groups and the road to North America.
FIFA's exclusive World Cup draw in Washington, hosted by Heidi Klum and Kevin Hart, promises a lengthy, star-studded ceremony. Critics yearn for the simpler days of Sir Bert Millichip and a velvet bag.
A damning report reveals deep distrust in FIFA and the IOC over handling athletes convicted of sexual offences, as the 2026 World Cup final venue is confirmed. Read the full investigation.
Cartoonist David Squires dissects the intense FIFA World Cup 2026 draw in Washington and what it means for Tony Popovic's Socceroos. Explore the analysis and implications.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces accusations of breaching neutrality rules as a controversial Myanmar tycoon helps shape a new peace prize, with Donald Trump tipped as the first winner. Read the full investigation.
Leading human rights organisations urge FIFA to address serious concerns over migrant worker welfare and policing ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America. Read the full report.