Fifa Suspends Two US Staffers for Belgium Match
Fifa suspended US team manager Sam Zapatka and security VP Frank Pannell for the World Cup match against Belgium, possibly related to Folarin Balogun's red card incident.
Category : Politics
Trump calls Iran leaders 'scum,' ceasefire over; oil up 3%
Hostilities resume between US and Iran after US strikes near Hormuz and revoked oil waiver. Trump calls Iranian leaders 'scum' at NATO summit, ending fragile ceasefire. Oil prices rise 3%.
Ruth Ellis granted posthumous conditional pardon
Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in the UK, has received a conditional pardon recognizing she was a victim of domestic abuse, with modern defences potentially reducing her conviction.
Le Pen launches 2027 campaign after ban reduced
Marine Le Pen has launched her presidential campaign after an appeal court shortened her ban on running for office, allowing her to take part in the 2027 vote despite upholding her embezzlement conviction.
Nato leaders avoid World Cup talk to keep Trump on side
Nato leaders have informally agreed not to mention the football World Cup to Donald Trump to avoid irritating the US president during the Ankara summit.
Farage should quit politics for good amid scandal
Nigel Farage faces fresh scandal and a risky byelection in Clacton. Simon Jenkins argues he should make good on his promise to quit after Brexit, as his political future lies behind him.
US, Iran Trade Strikes, Ceasefire Unravels in Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran exchanged extensive fire after Iran hit three commercial vessels, with Trump threatening further strikes. Iran responded by attacking US sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, endangering the truce.
Austrian Court Rules Burkini Ban Discriminatory
An Austrian court ruled a ski resort hotel's burkini ban discriminatory, ordering a €20 fee on top of a €100 fine, in a case highlighting far-right tensions.
Michigan Senate primary: voters fed up, seek change
Michigan voters focus on healthcare, Gaza, and economic struggles, not party infighting, as Democratic Senate primary between El-Sayed and Stevens intensifies.
UK judges hear Trinidad anti-gay law appeal
The UK's top judges are hearing an appeal by activist Jason Jones against a ruling that reinstated Trinidad and Tobago's colonial-era law criminalizing anal sex between consenting men.
Arizona man pleads guilty to forest trash camp
Mark Aaron Gatz pleaded guilty to violating fire restrictions and unlawfully residing in Arizona's Tonto national forest, where authorities found approximately 1,000 pounds of trash at his campsite.
South Africa's Anti-Immigrant Movement: A New Xenophobia
At least four dead and thousands fleeing as a well-funded anti-immigrant campaign, 'Abahambe,' sweeps South Africa, exploiting post-apartheid failures and fragile national identity.
Maine Dems accuse nominee of trying to influence replacement
Graham Platner faces calls to drop out after sexual assault allegation; party says he has no role in picking successor.
Will Trump invade Cuba? Havana crisis explained
Since Trump threatened to 'take' Cuba, US sanctions and oil blockade have crippled services, causing blackouts and halting life for 10 million. Hear from Havana.
Ex-data watchdog to sue woman over harassment claims
John Edwards is preparing to take legal action against a woman who flagged his sexual harassment and bullying conduct, Liz Kendall says she is 'appalled'.
Judge dismisses Trump's $3.8bn defamation suit against Post
A federal judge in Florida has dismissed Donald Trump's $3.8bn defamation lawsuit against the Washington Post, ruling that Trump Media failed to prove actual malice.
Uefa ready to block Russia football return over Fifa rift
Uefa is set to block Russian teams from returning to international football after the IOC lifted Russia's suspension, despite Fifa's openness to readmission.
Treasury yet to analyse trade-offs for UK Nato defence pledge
The Treasury has not analysed trade-offs needed to hit the UK's 3.5% GDP defence spending promise to Nato, chief secretary Lucy Rigby told MPs. Funding decisions deferred to next prime minister.
Instagram cat account creator sues JD Vance over event ban
Amanda McGonigle, who runs @CatsOnACouch, sues JD Vance and Secret Service after being denied entry to a public event in Bangor, Maine, allegedly due to her online criticism.
Nigel Farage resigns amid summer of sport and royal news
Nigel Farage resigns as Wimbledon and World Cup 2026 captivate UK. Letters also discuss memory tests, Prince Harry's UK stay, and fair play.
Turkish crackdown worsens; Kavala jailed despite ECHR orders
Prof Philip Leach and Prof Başak Çalı urge governments to enforce European human rights protections as Turkey intensifies crackdown on free speech ahead of Nato summit.
Zia Yusuf Defends Farage as Byelection Stunt Unravels
Reform UK deploys attack specialist Zia Yusuf to defend Nigel Farage after his Clacton byelection stunt unravels, with Yusuf's aggressive media round making the situation worse.
Prince Harry's Legal Defeat: Self-Inflicted Wound
Prince Harry's failed lawsuit against the Daily Mail leaves him facing massive legal costs and a retreat to California, with his reputation and public sympathy severely damaged.
Trump's Nato Summit Rampage: Ukraine Implications
At a Nato summit in Ankara, President Trump's combative stance deepens divisions over Ukraine, defence spending, and Iran, as Zelenskyy rallies European allies against Russia.
Reform UK transactions reported to NCA over money-laundering fears
Bankers filed multiple suspicious activity reports to the National Crime Agency over loans and donations involving senior Reform UK figures, including Nigel Farage, Richard Tice, and donors.
Reform UK seeks 6 August Clacton byelection after Farage exit
Reform UK will request a Clacton byelection on 6 August after Nigel Farage resigned, with major parties boycotting over financial scandal.
Superstar egos from Ronaldo to Swift are getting ridiculous
Adrian Chiles argues that superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Serena Williams, and Taylor Swift have let their egos race ahead of their talent, with excessive self-love becoming absurd.
Trump admin threatens states with criminal charges over voter data
DOJ sent letters to all 50 states threatening criminal charges if noncitizens vote, escalating election control push with unproven claims.
Curse of Trump: Sporting Defeat Follows His Support
Evidence mounts that Donald Trump's presence at sporting events leads to defeat, from the USMNT's World Cup exit to the Knicks' loss at the NBA finals.
Trump vague on Patriot license for Ukraine
Trump told Zelenskyy Ukraine may get license to manufacture Patriot interceptors, but admitted no talks with producers and acknowledged US stockpile shortages.
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