Washington — As the U.S.-Iran war restarts following the collapse of the weeks-long ceasefire, senior Pentagon officials are also quietly eyeing another flashpoint much closer to home: Cuba. Military planners have in recent weeks examined a range of options for possible action against the island, including an Army-led air assault involving thousands of U.S. soldiers […]
Australian scientists have started freezing koala sperm and eggs amid fears that chlamydia, habitat destruction and poaching could cause a population wipe out Could these cute guys be at risk? (Image: Getty Images) How do you like your Koala eggs in the morning? Well, if you’re an Australian biologist, the answer is frozen before being […]
Giuliano Simeone is the son of Diego Simeone, who provoked David Beckham’s red card in the 1998 World Cup last-16 clash between England and Argentina
Get daily World Cup briefings from our writers across North America – plus more from Inside Sport after the tournament Get our free World Cup briefing and sport email Get our free World Cup briefing and sport email Joe Hart has leapt to the defence of Jude Bellingham and Thomas Tuchel after a “naughty” question […]
Kyiv — Ukraine’s Parliament accepted Yulia Svyrydenko’s resignation as prime minister on Tuesday following President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to overhaul the country’s top leadership. The move has surprised many observers who credit the outgoing cabinet with Ukraine’s recent successes in countering Russia’s ongoing full-scale invasion. Zelenskyy says the changes are aimed at preparing Ukraine for another difficult winter […]
An ex-boyfriend has been found guilty of the murder of his former girlfriend after he strangled her in the bath and lived with her body for months trying to hide his crimes 15:46, 15 Jul 2026Updated 15:46, 15 Jul 2026 Matthew Lewinski and his murdered ex-partner Courtney “Jerri” Winters(Image: MacCourtney Winter/Facebook) A murderer has been […]
Inside Sport newsletter: Get an expert guide to the biggest moments shaping the world of sport Get our free Inside Sport newsletter Get our free Inside Sport newsletter Conor Benn will fight Ryan Garcia on 12 September, it has been announced, as the British star seemingly challenges the American for the WBC welterweight title. The […]
Morgan Rogers, Reece James and Djed Spence all start as the two old foes battle for a place in Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain
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London — A British man jailed in Iran on espionage charges that officials call baseless has had his decade-long prison sentence extended by a further two years, his family said Wednesday, as he and his partner grow weak from an ongoing two-month hunger strike. Craig Foreman, 52, was arrested in Iran with his wife Lindsay, […]