Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated he could grant a one-off public holiday if England wins the 2026 World Cup. The proposal has sparked debate over the potential economic impact and the most suitable date for a celebration.

Many African citizens are being recruited into Russia's war in Ukraine through misleading promises of construction or security work, leading to severe human costs.

Evidence presented in court details how Tyler Robinson allegedly confessed to killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk following a shooting at a university event.

Mohamed al-Wahidi and three others were killed when an Israeli missile struck a taxi in Gaza. The IDF is investigating the strike, stating it remains under review.

A fire at a five-floor footwear factory in Fujian province has resulted in 28 fatalities, prompting a government investigation and the arrest of the owner.

The test-launch of a dummy warhead has sparked criticism from regional leaders and the U.S. regarding transparency and Pacific security pacts.

David Hearn entered a not-guilty plea after being charged with property destruction at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The case follows a renovation project that has faced technical issues and multiple arrests.

Following regional processions, the burial of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has concluded, shifting state focus to political uncertainty and ceasefire negotiations.

Prince Harry's current visit to the United Kingdom has drawn attention to the long-standing estrangement between him and the Prince of Wales. Complex security disputes and public legal battles have left observers uncertain about the prospect of any reconciliation.

QatarEnergy has halted production expansion plans at its Ras Laffan facility as maritime security in the Persian Gulf deteriorates. This decision follows recent military exchanges between the U.S. and Iran.

Bonnie Tyler, the powerhouse Welsh vocalist whose gravelly voice defined 1980s pop-rock, has passed away at age 75. Her family confirmed the singer died in Portugal following a period of illness.

President Trump has resumed using the traditional Air Force One following debate over the fast-tracked security upgrades on his gifted Qatari jet.

A heat dome is triggering a heatwave warning across southern England and Wales, with both land and sea temperatures reaching levels that threaten infrastructure.

Renewed U.S. airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure have triggered retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, effectively ending the mid-June cease-fire.

Sky is acquiring ITV's media and entertainment assets in a £1.6 billion transaction that separates the broadcaster’s channels and streaming platform from ITV Studios. As part of the deal, Sky has committed to a £2.1 billion long-term supply agreement with ITV Studios over the next five years.

US forces have expanded military operations against Iran, hitting naval and air defense infrastructure after President Trump declared the ceasefire void. In retaliation, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted American bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

Search operations continue in the Arabian Sea after debris from a missing K2 Airways cargo plane was recovered south of Ormara. All five crew members remain missing.

A trainee pilot performed a perfect landing after her instructor, Leandro Andrés Bertazzo, opened the aircraft door and exited the plane in mid-flight.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral procession arrived in the holy city of Najaf, where mourners and Iranian officials participated in a procession and ceremony.

U.S. forces have launched a second consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets to degrade threats to maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation follows the formal collapse of a ceasefire and has triggered a surge in global oil prices.