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Brent crude (OIL) rallied on the back of the latest escalation in the Middle East, but despite strikes on Iranian military facilities and Tehran’s retaliation against U.S. bases in the region, the oil market has remained relatively calm. The contract has rebounded more than 10% from its recent low, but the advance stalled almost precisely…

The clamour surrounding the World Cup’s controversy involving US President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino had barely died down when another arose in the aftermath of Argentina’s controversial 3-2 win over Egypt in the round-of-16 match in Atlanta

Nigel Farage, the leader of Britain’s Reform UK, is making a risky move by triggering an election for his parliamentary seat. His only opponent could be Count Binface, a man known for a trash can costume. Farage wants his actions evaluated by voters, not the ‘liberal establishment.’

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LONDON: The BBC is tuning into India like never before. BBC News has grown its weekly audience in the country to 74 million, reinforcing India’s position as the broadcaster’s largest international market as the BBC surpassed 500 million weekly users globally for the first time since contemporary audience records began

Temperatures across ravaged region 3C above average as scientists warn of risks for people, ecosystems and infrastructure

European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has stated that the rising military tensions in the Middle East are creating severe roadblocks for global diplomatic initiatives

Modern defence increasingly depends on the same industrial capabilities that underpin Europe’s automotive sector. The automotive industry supports 14 million jobs and accounts for 34% of Europe’s R&D investment. That is why, during my intervention at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum, I highlighted how the capabilities developed every day by Europe’s automotive industry can…

SportsOpinion Opinion: Too many Black players on European teams? By CNW Contributor·Wednesday, July 8, 2026 ·4 min read Key Points(5) One interesting aspect of the FIFA 2026 World Cup tournament currently underway is the number of Black players playing for so many countries that either have relatively small Black populations or are not known to…