Cristiano Ronaldo responded to criticism in the best possible way on Tuesday against Uzbekistan (5–0). The 41-year-old striker scored twice to lead his country to their first victory in this World Cup. Read more about...
What does Burnham’s appointment of James Purnell mean?
Andy Burnham appears to have taken another major step towards power, bringing in a big name from the Blair era – James Purnell – as his chief of staff. What does it say about the Burnham operation and the government he...
Syrians rush to battle wildfires sweeping through wheat fields
Wildfires fueled by soaring summer temperatures are threatening Syria’s wheat harvest just as the country was expecting a major agricultural recovery. Officials project wheat production could reach 2.3–2.5 million...
Cameras in Court | Six people to be sentenced for murder of Joanne Penney
Six people are to be sentenced sentenced for the murder of Joanne Penney, who was shot at point blank range on her doorstep in Talbot Green, south Wales, as part of a dispute between rival organised crime gangs over...
Iran denies it agreed to allow UN nuclear inspectors into country
Iranian leaders have rejected US claims that international inspectors will gain access to nuclear sites. The comments come as Tehran seeks to clarify its position following recent diplomatic negotiations. Kamran Yousaf...
Trump claims Iran agreed to nuclear inspections ‘to infinity’
Despite the optimism that followed the US-Iran talks in Switzerland at the weekend, some discrepancies are beginning to show between Washington and Tehran. Donald Trump has said Iran agreed to the highest level of...