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Ex-Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales to stand trial for kissing player Jenni Hermoso The former president of the Spanish football federation faces one count of sexual assault and one of coercion for his alleged actions in the aftermath of the kiss which followed Spain's victory in the World Cup final. Thursday 9 May 2024 06:45, UK Luis Rubiales. Pic: AP Image: Pic: AP Why you...

Russia steps up attacks on energy facilities with Ukraine 'vulnerable' without stronger air defences Experts suggest that while Kyiv awaits its much-needed air defences from the West, it is a race to see how quickly they are delivered versus how much damage Russia can sustain on the frontline. By Olive Enokido-Lineham, Ben van der Merwe and Sam Doak, Data and Forensics...

Analysis Rafah red line: The push-me-pull-you geopolitical balance is intensely difficult for Biden right now President Biden knows the consequences of not punishing those who cross red lines - but he also knows that if he follows through on this big new red line of withholding offensive weapons for Israel it could cost him dearly domestically. Mark Stone US correspondent @Stone_SkyNews Thursday 9 May...

Live Israel-Gaza latest: US will not supply Israel with bombs to invade Rafah, Joe Biden warns Joe Biden has said he will not supply weapons if Israel launches a full-scale offensive in Rafah, a day after it emerged the US had paused a shipment of bombs to Israel. Listen to our Daily podcast on why a ceasefire hasn't happened while you...

Back to homepage / Live news Blackstone wins bidding war for UK music rights firm London (AFP) – US private equity firm Blackstone emerged victorious Thursday in a takeover battle for struggling UK music rights owner Hipgnosis Songs Fund, after American group Concord refrained from improving its bid. Issued on: 09/05/2024 - 11:21 1 min Hipgnosis manages the rights to more than 150 of...

Back to homepage / Live news Olympic torch relay sets off in Marseille Marseille (AFP) – The Olympic torch relay began in Marseille on Thursday with football legend Basile Boli taking the flame in front of the iconic basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde, a day after it made a spectacular entrance by sea. Issued on: 09/05/2024 - 11:29 4 min French football great...

Back to homepage / Americas Democrats vote to prevent ouster of Republican US House speaker by right-wing rebel Democrats voted to rescue the Republican leader of the US House of Representatives on Wednesday after a right-wing lawmaker moved to topple him, plunging the already-divided party into fresh conflict ahead of November's elections. Issued on: 09/05/2024 - 04:04 2 min Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga.,...

Back to homepage / Europe China's Xi receives warm welcome in Hungary on last stop of Europe visit Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will host Chinese President Xi Jinping in Budapest on Thursday in a bid to strengthen already flourishing ties between Beijing and its closest EU ally. Issued on: 09/05/2024 - 03:32 3 min Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, shakes hands with Hungarian...

Back to homepage / Middle East ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR 🔴Live: Biden warns US will halt supplies of artillery, other weapons if Israel invades Rafah US President Joe Biden warned Wednesday he would stop supplying Israel with artillery shells and other weapons if it attacks Rafah in southern Gaza, as he deplored the fact that civilians had been killed by the dropping of US...

In appreciation of his role in contributing to strengthening relations His Highness awards the Ambassador of Tajikistan the Order of Al-Wajbah 2:00 AM, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Doha-Qena: His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the country, received in his office at the Amiri Diwan yesterday morning, His Excellency Mr. Khosrow Sahibzadeh, Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan, to...

8 May, 2024 00:33 HomeWorld News There’s a careful plan behind Xi’s European tour China wants to preserve and strengthen its foothold in and around the EU and is investing diplomatic effort where it is worth it By Timur Fomenko, political analyst There’s a careful plan behind Xi’s European tour Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and France's President Emmanuel Macron at the Tarbes-Lourdes airport, southwestern...

Israel tried to lure Iran. Here’s why it failed The non-linearity of Tehran’s strategy makes relations with it particularly interesting By Timofey Bordachev, Program Director of the Valdai Club Israel tried to lure Iran. Here’s why it failed The Arg of Karim Khan citadel in Shiraz, Iran - stock photo © Getty Images / Getty Images The most memorable impression of Iran is the...

6 May, 2024 11:19 HomeWorld News ‘We are in danger because of NATO membership’: Turkish Patriotic party is sounding the alarm The chairman of Türkiye’s Vatan Party speaks about the influence of the US, Palestine, and Israel, and the future of NATO ‘We are in danger because of NATO membership’: Turkish Patriotic party is sounding the alarm © RT / RT When I told some...

8 May, 2024 06:26 HomeWorld News US delays report on Israel war crimes probe – Politico The State Department had been expected to reveal its assessment to Congress on Wednesday US delays report on Israel war crimes probe – Politico Palestinian refugees arriving in Khan Yunis, after fleeing Rafah, Gaza, May 7, 2024 © Getty Images / Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto The administration of US President Joe...