FIFA considers ‘spontaneous’ proposal for 64-team men’s World Cup in 2030
FIFA is considering whether to expand the men’s World Cup to include 64 teams in 2030, a spokesperson has confirmed.
The Rohingya boys ‘taken by force’ and ‘killed in battle’
Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh is a sprawling mass of humanity.
Artist abandons plan to starve piglets to death after animals stolen
An artist who tried to starve three piglets to death as part of a controversial exhibition says he has changed his plan after the animals were stolen.
Comedian grazes cows on Glasgow Green to mark receiving city’s highest honour
Comedian Elaine C Smith has grazed cattle on Glasgow Green – a right that comes with being awarded the Freedom of Glasgow.
Help! I Couldn’t Take My Tall-Ship Voyage, and I Want My Money Back.
When an injured traveler has to back out of a $1,450 volunteer gig aboard a historic ship, the company says it’s just the middleman and the terms and conditions on its website don’t apply.
US confirms it held direct talks with Hamas
The US confirmed it held direct talks with Hamas for the first time since 1997.
US suspends intelligence sharing with Ukraine
CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirms US ‘pause’ in intelligence sharing with Kyiv amid tensions between allies.
What to watch for at China’s Two Sessions
China’s annual Two Sessions is beginning this week to set out the policy priorities for the rest of the year.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand beat South Africa in semifinal
New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs in Lahore to qualify for Sunday’s cricket final against India in Dubai.
Security official confirms US cut intelligence sharing with Ukraine
US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said that the US “had taken a step back” with sharing intelligence with Ukraine.