Lionesses celebrate at Downing St and call on UK to do more for women’s football
England head coach Sarina Wiegman has called for greater investment in women’s soccer as her side celebrated Euro 2025 success at a “very, very special” reception at 10 Downing Street.
US and China hold new trade talks in Sweden, hoping to strike tariff deal
The two countries hope to extend the 90-day pause on triple-digit tariffs negotiated in Geneva in May.
Ukraine marks Olenivka prison blast anniversary in Kyiv
Soldiers and civilians gathered in Kyiv’s Independence Square on Monday to mark three years since the deadly explosion at Olenivka prison that killed 53 Ukrainian prisoners of war.
North Korea bars foreigners from newly opened beach resort
Opened on 1 July, the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone is seen as a key part of President Kim Jong Un's ambitions to boost tourism.
Trump wants expedited deposition from Rupert Murdoch in Epstein case
Monday's court filing requested that Murdoch give his testimony within 15 days over concerns for the 94-year-old media mogul's ill health and age.
Ciara granted Beninese citizenship under new slave descendant law
A recent law passed by the West African country of Benin grants citizenship to anyone who can show they are descended from slaves. American singer Ciara is one of the first public figures to take up the offer.
France calls on EU to push Israel toward two-state deal
Speaking at the UN on Monday, the French foreign minister called on the European Union to pressure Israel to agree to a two-state solution with the Palestinians.
France urges other countries to join it in recognising a Palestinian state
Speaking at the UN on Monday, the French foreign minister called on the European Union to pressure Israel to agree to a two-state solution with the Palestinians.
Singer Ciara becomes citizen of Benin as West African nation reaches out to Afro-descendant diaspora
A recent law passed by the West African country of Benin grants citizenship to anyone who can show they are descended from slaves. American singer Ciara is one of the first public figures to take up the offer.
Portugal battles major wildfires as heat and winds intensify risk
Portugal is battling multiple forest fires across its northern and central regions on Tuesday, as high temperatures and strong winds fuel dangerous conditions, civil protection authorities reported.